This Nintendo Life
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsA Nintendo based Video Games podcast with your hosts Nbz and Bally! We bring you three 30 minute segments every 2 weeks, talking about everything from what we've been playing, to the lastest Nintendo Direct news, listener mail, feature topics and more! Hope you enjoy!
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Episodes
Episode 98 - Bally's Trip to Japan!
August 20, 2017 23:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBAnd we're back! Hey everyone, this week on the show Bally returns from Japan and we have a packed show for you. Bally played through Wii Classic Wario Land Shake it & finished up the Splatoon 2 single player while Nbz finished Horizon: Zero Dawn & Darksiders but spends most of the time lavishing praise upon indie gem Hollow Knight which will soon be coming to Nintendo Switch! After the break we tackle e-mails about our perfect controller & where Splatoon should go next, before closing out th...
Bonus Episode - Childhood Gaming Memories
August 10, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBHey folks! While Bally is away in Japan, and some people haven't finished Zelda yet, we thought it would be good to have a bonus podcast up for those who wouldn't have a podcast to listen to otherwise, so Nbz invited longtime friend/nemesis Nick (aka Suuperblah) on the show to discuss their childhood gaming memories and all the stories that come with them! Hope you enjoy this extra podcast! Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail Address: [email protected]
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Spoilercast!
August 06, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBIt's finally here, our Legend of Zelda BotW Spoilercast! Apologies for the muffled audio on Nbz's end, it was hard to listen to originally, so we added a filter to make it easier on the ears. Also, if you haven't finished Zelda yet, there will be another podcast coming later this week so you'll still have something to listen to! Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail Address: [email protected]
Episode 97 - Splatoon 2!
July 23, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBHey everyone welcome back to the show! This week Bally and Nbz talk about the new hotness, Splatoon 2! Bally also played Swords & Soldiers, a unique RTS that he is pretty positive about! After the break we dive into your e-mails, before closing things out with the return of the Jukebox! Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail Address: [email protected]
Episode 96 - SNES Classic Mini & Splatoon 2 Direct!
July 09, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBHey everyone! This week both Nbz and Bally finish up a couple of huge games that have been in their backlog for a long time. For Bally, he finally beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! Hurrah! Nbz meanwhile wraps up JRPG giant Dragon Quest VIII. Bally also talks about playing 1-2 Switch in various social settings and weighs in on an oft forgotten Wii U gem, Kirby & The Rainbow Paintbrush (Curse for you Americans out there!). Nbz also discusses his first non Zelda Switch game, Mighty ...
Episode 95 - Post E3 Wrap Up
June 25, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBWelcome back to the show! This week Nbz and Bally discuss the newest piece of Shovel Knight DLC, Specter of Torment on 3DS and Wii U respectively. Nbz has also played some more ARMS and starts in on a Zelda game not made by Nintendo, Darksiders! After the break we get to a bunch of post E3 wrap up discussion including our predictions, some Nintendo announcements and a handful of interesting interviews. Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail Address: [email protected]
Nintendo E3 2017 Special! Metroid Prime 4 & Super Mario Odyssey!
June 12, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBIt's E3! We talk all of Nintendo's biggest announcements including the return of Metroid! Enjoy! Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail Address: [email protected]
Episode 94 - Nintendo E3 2017 Predictions!
June 08, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt's E3 time! This week Bally talks about his final thoughts on the ARMS Global Testpunch, while Nbz has fallen in love with Blizzard's colourful shooter, Overwatch. After the break we talk E3 2017 and all the predictions we have for the show, including some of your own predictions in the forms of tweets and e-mails! It's an exciting time of year, and we will be covering E3 as best we can. Keep an eye out on Tuesday for another Podcast where we will talk about all of Nintendo's announcements...
Episode 93 - ARMS First Impressions
May 28, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBHey everyone! This week on the show Bally talks about the quirky puzzle platformer Thomas Was Alone, and has some interesting thoughts on the way it weaves a narrative. Nbz meanwhile is back in familiar territory with the new Fire Emblem games, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia! After the break we answer e-mails on Mario Kart DLC and Online multiplayer support for virtual console titles, before closing things out with a review of the ARMS Nintendo Direct and our first impressions of AR...
Episode 92 - Nintendo's E3 Plans & 2DS XL!
May 14, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBHey guys, welcome back to the show! This week it's Bally's birthday and he talks about a game he got as a result, 1-2 Switch! Nbz meanwhile has been in the throngs of revision but played through the short but sweet Flower and has started in on Drinkbox Studios latest outing, Severed, which he loves so far! After the break we tackle a couple of e-mails before closing things out with a discussion of the New 2DS XL, Breath of the Wild DLC and Nintendo's E3 2017 plans! Remember to send all your ...
Episode 91 - 20 NES/SNES Games We Love
April 30, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBHey everyone! This week Bally bounces around games as he tries the demo for Puyo Puyo Tetris & plays some of the original F-Zero on Wii U Virtual Console. Nbz meanwhile is still making his way through Persona 5 and also gets back into some Titanfall 2 Multiplayer. After the break we answer some of your e-mails before closing things out with a discussion of the NES Classic, rumoured SNES Classic and a list of 20 NES/SNES games that we enjoyed playing! Remember to send all your correspondence ...
Episode 90
April 16, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 96 MBWelcome back everyone! This week Bally has a double dose of Zelda as he continues to play Breath of the Wild but also chats about his girlfriend's first experience with the series playing Link Between Worlds! Nbz meanwhile has been living the life of a Japanese School boy in Persona 5 and gives us a deep dive on his thoughts after 60 hours with the game. After the break we discuss the latest Nintendo Direct and all the news about Splatoon 2, ARMS and many more games while also answering some...
Episode 89
April 02, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBHey everyone, welcome back to the show! This week both Nbz and Bally have been busy with various things so its a 2 parter! The first half includes discussion of various games including: Bally's Switch adventures on a plane, SnipperClips, Splatoon 2 Global Testfire, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Castelvania: Dawn of Sorrow AND Persona 3 Portable! After the break we dig into some of your e-mails, keep sending them in! Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail Address: T...
Episode 88
March 20, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe're back with another episode and we can't stop playing Zelda! But first we jump into some of your e-mails regarding the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild! After the break we spend another hour discussing various aspects of Zelda including a broad chat on the way the narrative is told and our overall thoughts on what we've seen of the cutscenes & voice acting (40:50), then we move on to specifically talking about the Zora area & it's dungeon (1:03:15) before closing things out with so...
Episode 87 - Nintendo Switch & Zelda Breath of the Wild Launch Special!
March 06, 2017 00:00 - 2 hours - 132 MBThe Switch is finally here! We talk about our first impressions of the system and all it has to offer before diving deep on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! It's a big one, so we hope you enjoy! Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail Address: [email protected]
Episode 86
February 20, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIt's only 2 weeks till Switchmas, and Bally and Nbz have both been preparing for the big day by trying to finish (and failing to) all the games they can before launch! Bally kicks things off with a few more thoughts on Majora's Mask before the pair break into an extended discussion on Nintendo's 3rd Mobile game effort, Fire Emblem Heroes! After the break we answer many of your Nintendo Switch emails, before closing things out with pre-Switch launch news including Breath of the Wild DLC, The ...
Episode 85
February 06, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBWe're back with another podcast for your waiting ears! This week Bally dashes through another Humble Bundle game, Runbow & gives us his first impressions of the last Zelda he'll play before Breath of the Wild comes out, Majora's Mask 3D! Nbz meanwhile finished up Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and has commited to yet another huge JRPG in the widely revered Dragon Quest VIII on 3DS. After the break we finally get back to your e-mails and finish up the show by breaking down our most want...
Episode 84
January 23, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBWelcome back to the show! This week Bally gets hectic with some open world action in Retro City Rampage DX on 3DS and tells us about his reference filled journey. Nbz meanwhile finished up Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and moved onto one of Bally's most beloved games, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. After the break we read some of your e-mails and use them to jump into a deep discussion on Nintendo Switch and the various things we've learned about it since the launch event. We had a lot ...
Nintendo Switch Presentation Special!
January 13, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBNbz and Bally are here to talk all about the Switch! Enjoy! Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail Address: [email protected]
Episode 83 - Nintendo Switch Predictions!
January 09, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBIt's a New Year and we are oh so close to the Nintendo Switch reveal event! Excitment is in the air, but the boys manage to restrain themselves in order to chat about some games. We kick things off with a discussion of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, which Bally played on Nbz's PS4! We talk generally before going into spoilers, so skip to 19:14 on the podcast if you want to play the game yourself and not ruin it! Nbz meanwhile jumped from one huge JRPG to another, having beaten Dragon Quest VI...
Star Wars: Rogue One Spoilercast
January 02, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBIt's that time of year again! Nbz and Bally are back to chat about the newest Star Wars film, Rogue One! We'll be back with a regular show next week, but we hope you enjoy this in the meantime!
Episode 82 - Game Of The Year 2016 Special Part 2!
December 26, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBIt's the end of the year and we are here to wrap up all things Nintendo! Nbz and Bally kick things off by discussion Nintendo's new mobile game, Super Mario Run and its various pros and cons. Nbz also played Ratchet and Clank on PS4! After the break we read out some of your GOTY picks before finishing things off by deciding the official This Nintendo Life Top 5 Games of the Year for 2016! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year, and we hope to see you in 2017! Remember to...
Episode 81 - Game Of The Year 2016 Special Part 1!
December 12, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIt's GOTY time everyone, and that means most of this episode is dedicated to discussing Nbz and Bally's "Top 10 games we played this year that didn't actually come out this year." Before that though, we quickly discuss another Humble Bundle game, namely Runbow and also chat about the Nintendo Switch appearance on Jimmy Fallon. After the break we mix in your GOTY lists with our own, and really dive deep into what our favourites were. Be sure to tune in next episode, when we'll debate the Top ...
Episode 80
November 28, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBHey everyone! This week Bally gives us his initial impressions of the hottest new release, Pokemon Sun! He also started in on Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest. Will he finish either of these games before the end of 2016? Nbz meanwhile checks in with his first thoughts on Dragon Quest VII after playing around 25 hours! It's early days, but he really like what he's played so far. He also finished up The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages. After the break we answer some more of your e-mails before fina...
Episode 79
November 14, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBHey everyone! This week Bally tries to stick to the beat as he discusses Rhythm Heaven Megamix (or rhythm paradise megamix for us europeans), and comes out pretty positive on the whacky 3DS game. Nbz meanwhile has finally finished Fire Emblem Fates with the final game in the trilogy, Revelation! He also discusses 2 games that have ace mobility and have kept him hooked for hours, namely inFamous Second Son and Titanfall 2! After the break we crack into some of your e-mails before closing out ...
Episode 78
October 31, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBWelcome back to the show everyone! This week Bally plays a game everyone has probably forgotten about already: Star Fox Guard! It's a weird Wii U game, but Bally enjoys its various quirks. Meanwhile Nbz brings the Halloween spirit with his final thoughts on Phoenix Wright: Spirit of Justice, and has also played the original Castlevania for the first time! After the break we are joined by special guest Liam Robertson who joins us in a big discussion about all the various pieces of Nintendo Sw...
Nintendo Switch Reveal Special! Reaction & Discussion!
October 19, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBListen to Nbz and Bally for over an hour as the discuss the new Nintendo console and try desperately not to call it NX anymore! (spoilers: they fail)
Episode 77
October 16, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBHey everyone! This week Bally continues on his quest to finish every Zelda before Breath of the Wild and talks about the oft forgotten Oracle games, specifically Oracle of Seasons. Nbz meanwhile has been breaking in his new PS4 by swinging, jumping and shooting his way through Uncharted 4! After the break we take on some of your e-mails, before closing things out with a discussion about Metroid and it's 30th anniversary. Will Nintendo do anything with the all but dead franchise for NX? We'll...
Episode 76
October 02, 2016 23:00 - 2 hours - 132 MBHey everyone! This week on the show it's a shortened what we've been playing in light of our mammoth Backlog Club segment! Bally picks up classic e-shop title Pushmo and gives his thoughts on the innovative puzzler. Meanwhile Nbz has been playing many different things, but opts to talk about the way he's been playing them instead, namely at the gym! He also bought a PS4 and gives a quick run down of the UI and how Nintendo could learn from it for NX! After the break we dive deep into our lon...
Episode 75
September 18, 2016 23:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBWelcome back folks! This week on the show, Bally keeps trucking through his backlog of Humble Bundle games with Shantae & The Pirate's Curse. Nbz speedran his way through the 4th Ace Attorney game, namely Apollo Justice and offers some most likely unpopular opinions about everyone's Nintendo darling, Super Mario Bros. 3 (p.s. he still likes it...kinda). After the break we take on some of your e-mails before jumping into a feature topic suggested by a listener where we create a list of the 30...
Episode 74
September 04, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBWelcome back to the show everyone! This week Bally "steals" the opening of the show with his impressions of 2012 rhythm game, Rhythm Thief! Nbz meanwhile has been playing random games on his Steam account, and this week he knocks out Shank and SpeedRunners, both surprisingly fun and interesting games! After the break we crack into some of your e-mails, and then we close out the show with a full discussion of everything that happened in the recent Nintendo 3DS direct! Remember to send all you...
Important Announcement!
August 26, 2016 01:00 - 7 minutes - 11.5 MBHey everyone, we are here to introduce our new youtube channel! You can subscribe to it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTK5gjgcqSl0UW_j5_oLwA, This audio was originally taken from a video uploaded to Nbz's youtube channel, so the references to it being a video are in there, but all the info you audio folks need to hear about is in there as well, and hopefully you'll want to check out the new things we are doing on youtube! Thanks for sticking with us, and we'll see you with the ne...
Important Announcement!
August 26, 2016 01:00 - 7 minutes - 11.5 MBHey everyone, we are here to introduce our new youtube channel! You can subscribe to it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTK5gjgcqSl0UW_j5_oLwA, This audio was originally taken from a video uploaded to Nbz's youtube channel, so the references to it being a video are in there, but all the info you audio folks need to hear about is in there as well, and hopefully you'll want to check out the new things we are doing on youtube! Thanks for sticking with us, and we'll see you with the ne...
Episode 73 - Gamescom 2016 Special!
August 22, 2016 23:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBHey everyone! This week is a special episode as Nbz and Bally report from the show floor of Gamescom in Cologne, Germany! Before we get into those impressions though we talk about the games we've been playing. Bally has finally finished Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and gives us his concluding thoughts. Nbz and Bally also played through a whole game together - Affordable Space Adventures - and discuss how they had to co-operate in space! Nbz also gives some impressions of Metal Gear Rising R...
Episode 72
August 07, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBHey guys, welcome back to the show! This week Bally has joined the dark side and somehow now has access to a PS4! He talks about setting it up, getting used to the system and his first few hours with Star Wars Battlefront. Nbz meanwhile finished a bunch of games, including Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, Retro City Rampage DX & Abzu. He also showers praise on the recently released fan made Metroid game, Another Metroid 2 Remake! After the break we take on some of your e-mails before closing out...
Episode 71
July 24, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBHey everyone welcome back to the show! The audio for Nbz in the first segment isn't up to its normal quality (Windows 10 issues & being away from his normal mic is to blame), but hopefully it doesn't sound too bad! Bally kicks things off with his closing thoughts on Box Box Boy, and Nbz chimes in. Nbz has also been playing a huge amount of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, which he has mixed feelings on but is generally enjoying himself! After the break we answer a couple of e-mails that have been ...
Episode 70
July 10, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBHey everyone! This week many games have been played, and we dive into them without hesitation. Bally continues through his backlog of Humble Bundle games and wraps up Freedom Planet on Wii U! He and Nbz also picked up the sequel to one of their favourite games from last year, BoxBoxBoy! Nbz finished off Pikmin 3 and gives his closing thoughts, before talking about the second game in the Fire Emblem Fates Trilogy, Conquest. He also played an early GOTY contender, Inside and has started Tokyo ...
Episode 69
June 26, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBHey everyone! This week Bally got another taste of some PS4 action with Enter the Gungeon before giving his thoughts on one of the Nintendo Humble Bundle games: Nano Assault Ex. Nbz follows up with 2 Nintendo classics that Bally has been bugging him to play for ages, Pikmin 3 and Link's Awakening! After the break we answer a couple of e-mails before wrapping up E3 in our final segment with special guest John Bernardo! Unfortunately there were some audio problems with the last segment, but if...
Nintendo E3 2016 Special! The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild!
June 15, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBTechnology defied us, but here it is finally! Our E3 2016 Podcast all about the new Zelda game! We are super excited, so listen to us talk your ears off about Breath of the Wild! Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail Address: [email protected]
Episode 68
June 09, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBIts E3 time everyone, and your favourite podcast is primed and ready! This week, Bally and Nbz both talk about games that have been mentioned before, but deserve some more time in the spotlight. Bally has continued to plough his way through both Star Fox Zero & Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright, while Nbz returns to his 2 favourite games from last year with the definitive edition of Ori & The Blind Forest and the Blood & Wine expansion for The Witcher 3! After the break we have an extended predi...
Episode 67
May 29, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWelcome back to the show everyone! This week its new games galore, as Bally makes the case for Star Fox Zero, while Nbz shares his concerns about Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright. If nothing else, at least you get to hear us talk about some current games for once! After the break we tackle some of your e-mails (keep sending them in), before closing out the show with a look back at Nintendo's 2010 press conference and examine the last time Nintendo revealed a new console Zelda game! Remember to ...
Episode 66
May 15, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBWelcome back to the show everyone! This week, Bally finishes up Metroid Prime 2, and it took him much longer than predicted, but he gives final impressions nonetheless. Nbz meanwhile now has time off, and has been enjoying it by playing a ton of games, 2 of which he talks about: Shantae & The Pirate's Curse on 3DS and Yo-Kai Watch! After the break we dive into your e-mails and then close the show with a discussion of recent news items including Nintendo's lack of a Digital Event at E3, Disne...
Episode 65
May 01, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBTIME TO PANIC! Hey everyone, and welcome to the Nintendo apocalypse. This week on the show we kick things off in a light hearted way by discussing the games we've playing. Bally has finally returned to the world of Metroid Prime, with the second game in the trilogy, namely Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. Nbz meanwhile has finished Final Fantasy VII and starts in on the third entry of the Professor Layton series, The Unwound Future! After the break its time to tackle all the crazy Nintendo news that...
Episode 64
April 17, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBHey everyone, welcome back to the show! This week Bally returned to his roots and busted through Pokemon Red on 3DS Virtual Console and has a jolly old time. He also somehow played a PS4 game, namely Firewatch and goes full on spoilers in his discussion of it. If you want to avoid all spoilers then skip to 25:03 in the podcast! Nbz meanwhile has taken a farming break and delved deep into a true classic on his pile of shame, Final Fantasy VII! Surprisingly he finds it holds up extremely well!...
Episode 63
April 03, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBThis week on the show Nbz and Bally record in person! While Nbz continues being addicted to Stardew Valley, he also played a bit of Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed and feels that Mario Kart could learn a little bit from Sega's racer. Bally meanwhlie has been busy playing the best 2D Mario game, yes that's right, its Super Mario Land 2: The 6 Golden Coins! He follows up this nostalgia fest with his continuing journey through Xenoblade Chronicles X. After the break we respond to some of y...
Episode 62
March 21, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBHey everyone! This week we welcome another guest to the show: YoFizz! Nbz and Fizz did a couple of podcasts together before, so you may well have heard his voice in other places! We talk about a variety of games in what we've been playing, including Pokken Tournament, Wind Waker HD, Mario Maker, Kirby: Crystal Shards, Advance Wars, Danganronpa 2 & Stardew Valley! After the break we catch up on some of your e-mails, before we close out the show with a discussion about video game streaming and...
Episode 61
March 07, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBHey guys! This week things are a bit different as there is no what we've been playing segment. Instead we talk about the latest Nintendo Direct in the first segment, then take the rest of the show to dig deep into our backlog club game, Metroid: Zero Mission! It was great fun playing through and hearing from you guys, so we hope to do another one soon! Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail Address: [email protected]
Episode 60
February 23, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 178 MBHey everyone, welcome back to the show! This week Nbz and Bally have both been on opposite ends of the Intelligent Systems strategy game spectrum, as Bally finally finishes up Fire Emblem Awakening and Nbz starts the GBA classic, Advance Wars! After the break we crack into a few of your e-mails, before closing things out with the return of one of our favourite segments, the Jukebox! Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail Address: [email protected]
Episode 59
February 08, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBHey everyone, welcome back to the show! This week Bally digs into his e-shop backlog to tick of the original Trine: Enchanted Edition. He isn't too hot on it, but thankfully he is also playing Fire Emblem: Awakening so a good time is being had! Nbz played through GOTY contender from 2015, Undertale as well as the recently released PC version of Rise of the Tomb Raider, and yes, he can actually pronounce the name Lara correctly. After the break we get into some of your e-mails, before diving ...
Episode 58
January 25, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBThis week on the show: SteamWorld Heist, Fire Emblem Awakening, Her Story! Your e-mails/predictions for 2016 and finally some NX rumours/speculation! Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail Address: [email protected]