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 57
January 11, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBIts 2016, and we're here to kick off another year of podcasting! First up Bally and Nbz discuss 2 games that have continued to dominate the conversation as of late, those being Fast Racing Neo and Xenoblade Chronicles X. Nbz finished Xenoblade, but I'm sure you'll hear more about it in the future as Bally trucks on through. After the break we come back with our 2016 Nintendo predictions! Its a big year for the company, and so we spend a good amount of time discussing the future whlist also l...
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Spoilercast!
January 05, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBHey everyone, here is a special bonus episode of the podcast where we talk about Star Wars, because if there is anything we love more than Nintendo, Star Wars is the thing! Hope you enjoy!
Episode 56 - Game Of The Year 2015 Special Part 2!
December 28, 2015 00:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBWell here we are everyone, we've finally made it to the last show of the year, and what a year it has been! Before we get down to the nitty gritty of GOTY chat, we spend plenty more time talking about the biggest holiday release, namely Xenoblade Chronicles X. Nbz has almost finished the game, but Bally has also made significant progress, and there is a lot to still talk about! Nbz also finished up a short game to complete his 52 games in a year challenge, and that game is Costume Quest. It ...
Episode 55 - Game Of The Year 2015 Special Part 1!
December 14, 2015 00:00 - 2 hours - 128 MBIt is finally here everyone, the beginning of our GOTY content! But before we get to that juicy stuff, we kick things off with the games we've been playing recently, and BOY have we been playing a lot. Bally blasted his way through indie puzzle game, The Swapper and has also been hanging out on the high speed tracks of the latest e-shop darling, Fast Racing Neo! Nbz has also been playing some Fast Racing Neo but also managed to finish up Axiom Verge! We have both been playing Xenoblade Chron...
Episode 54
November 30, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBThis week on the show its sales sales sales! But before that we talk about some video games. Bally kicks it off with impressions from OlliOlli on 3DS and is pretty happy with it overall. He also actually played some Mario Maker as opposed to making it and also checks in with Fire Emblem Awakening...this one will take a while to finish I'm sure! Nbz concludes his journey with GOTY contender Metal Gear Solid V and has also started another potential GOTY winner with Axiom Verge. After the break...
Xenoblade Chronicles Spoilercast!
November 24, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBHello everyone and welcome to the long awaited Xenoblade Spoilercast! We talk about Xenoblade and spoil everything, so please don't listen if you haven't finished the game yet or intend to play it in the future! That said, we also answer some of your e-mails about Xenoblade and talk a little about its sequel that is coming out very soon! Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail Address: [email protected]
Episode 53
November 16, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBHey everyone, welcome back to the show. This week there are a lot of games to be discussed and we kick things off by talking about them all. These include, Triforce Heroes, Rayman Legends, Super Mario Maker, Star Fox 64 3D and Evoland. After the break we move on to some of your e-mails, before closing out the show with a discussion of the latest Nintendo Direct. This includes Twilight Princess HD, Dragon Quest VII & VIII and Cloud Strife in Smash Bros.! Remember to send all your corresponden...
Episode 52
November 02, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBTriforce Assemble! Hey everyone, as you can probably tell this week is all about Nintendo's latest spin off in the Zelda Franchise, namely Triforce Heroes. Both Nbz and Bally have been playing it online and give their take on this fresh new co-op adventure. Will they be able to overcome lag and save the realm? You'll have to listen and find out! Nbz has also been dabbling in a bit of arcade esque fun with Luftrausers on Steam and is pretty happy with the fast paced action of it all. After th...
Episode 51
October 18, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBHey guys and welcome back to the show! This week we return to our usual schedule and kick things off with the games we've been playing. Having moved country between episodes, Bally has his trusty 3DS in tow and has been playing a little bit of OlliOlli and a good amount of Fire Emblem: Awakening. Needless to say he is quite impressed with the latter! Both Nbz and Bally had a quick chance to check out the Triforce Heroes demo and talk about some worries regarding the online infrastructure. Nb...
Episode 50
October 04, 2015 23:00 - 2 hours - 131 MBHello everyone, and welcome to our first huge milestone episode! We have been doing this podcast for 100 weeks now and this is indeed the 50th episode. And just in time, Bally has finally finished The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time! He is pretty happy with one of the most beloved games in history and we have a good chat about the end of his experience. After that we have a long discussion about the new free DLC for Shovel Knight, namely Plague of Shadows. It takes the levels and bosses of ...
Episode 49
September 20, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBItsa me! Nbz! And welcome to our show. This week its all about the new hotness, namely Super Mario Maker. Both Nbz and Bally have spent ample time with Nintendo's level creation tool and give all of their thoughts regarding the whole package. Besides Mario, Nbz has finished Code Name STEAM, and is super positive on it! This may be the most underappreciated game on the 3DS! After the break we answer some of your e-mails on Mario Maker and other topics before getting down to our news segment w...
Episode 48
September 06, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBHello everyone and welcome back to the show! This week is a very special episode as we have our 2nd guest on the podcast, namely Liam (aka Tamaki) from Unseen64, Nintendo Life and many other places on the internet! He is an expert in the art of unreleased video games, and we have a great discussion with him about them, but first we discuss what we've been playing! Bally continues his platformer education with Rayman Legends on Wii U and has postive early impressions. Liam hasn't had much tim...
Episode 47
August 23, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBApologies for the busted audio at the end of the podcast, hopefully its bearable! Anyway, this week on the podcast, Bally finally finishes Yoshi's Woolly World and isn't the biggest fan. He also played an non Nintendo game, namely Rocket League. How did this happen? You'll have to listen to find out. But most importantly he has played the amazing Guacamelee which pleased Nbz greatly. On the other end of the Metroidvania spectrum Nbz busted his way through Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance, ...
Episode 46
August 09, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBHey everyone, welcome back to the show! This week Bally continues to slog his way through Yoshi's Woolly World and doesn't make much progress, but fortunately he has also been playing another Nintendo classic to keep his spirits up, namely Ocarina of Time! Nbz has played too many games to count, but sings the praises of a small indie platformer called INK, delves into the detective world of Ghost Trick and finshes with a bang by discussion the reboot of Tomb Raider. After the break we get in...
Episode 45
July 26, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBHey everyone! This week on the show Bally and Nbz pick apart the recently released Yoshi's Wooly World, and share some surprising criticisms of Nintendo's latest platforming outing. Nbz has also played through one of the best releases on the Vita, namely Danganronpa. He is super positive on this visual novel that shares similarities with Phoenix Wright and The Hunger Games. After the break we get into some of your e-mails before transitioning to a reflection on Nintendo's late President, Sat...
Episode 44
July 12, 2015 23:00 - 2 hours - 118 MBHey everyone, welcome back to the show! This week both Bally and Nbz got to attend the Hyper Japan event in London where they got to play all of Nintendo's E3 games, including Star Fox Zero, Triforce Heroes, Mario Maker and more! After spending the first segment on their impressions, we move onto our hotly anticipated new feature, the Backlog Club! We talk for over 90 minutes about the relative merits of The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, whilst bringing in e-mails and thoughts that you se...
Episode 43
June 28, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBWelcome back to the show everyone! We're past E3, so that means back to the usual schedule. This week Bally returns to another SNES classic, namely the original Donkey Kong Country, and seems to like it quite a bit. He also tried out a few games from the Nindies at E3 demo promotion and is particularly high on Typoman. Nbz follows up with his thoughts on Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, a title which is flawed but fun. He also beat a short Ubisoft game on PC called Grow Home which has great idea...
Nintendo E3 2015 Special!
June 15, 2015 23:00 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBIts E3 everyone! Let's talk about Nintendo!
Episode 42 - E3 2015 Prediction Special
June 10, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBWell here we are everyone, E3 is just round the corner and we are here to provide all the pre-show hype! First up though we talk about some video games. Bally has finally and somewhat unbelievably finished Xenoblade Chronicles. The end may have been a slog, but he did it! We then discuss the single player of Splatoon and its merits, before Nbz writes a love letter to The Witcher 3 which is a big challenger for his game of the year. After the break we dive into E3 mania! We kick off by review...
Episode 41
May 31, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBHey guys, welcome back to the show! This week Bally finally gets to a game in his backlog he bought a while back, namely Steamworld Dig! Then the boys have a talk about the small amount of time they have spent with Splatoon so far, and feel pretty positive about the early online experience. Nbz closes things out by talking about the fantastic Valiant Hearts which came out last year and was something Ubisoft actually did right in 2014! After the break we tackle a batch of your listener mail, ...
Episode 40
May 17, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBHey everyone, welcome back to the show! This week, Bally closes out Link to the Past and expresses both joy and frustration at the SNES classic. He also finally fininshes a game that has been on his backlog forever, namely New Super Mario Bros U! Nbz not only has played a Zelda game, but also something which has been on his backlog forever, Ocarina of Time 3D! After 15 years he is finally done with it, and tells the whole tale! He also played a couple of shorter games on Steam, Fenix Rage an...
Splatoon Discussion Special!
May 09, 2015 23:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBNbz and Bally discuss their time with the Splatoon beta! Also, I think we talk about not being able to customise your controls, but in fact you can! We just didn't notice the option at the time.
Episode 39
May 03, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBHey everyone, welcome back to the show! This week we recorded early as Nbz has exams, but there is still plenty to talk about. First up Bally and Nbz discuss the new Mario Kart 8 DLC! 200cc is way faster than they expected and they are having a great time with the new DLC. Bally has also started a Zelda classic that Nbz beat last year, A Link To The Past! He is overall very positive and will hopefully have finished it by next time. Closing out Bally's segment he played through the iOS game N...
Episode 38
April 19, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBThis week on the show, Nbz and Bally are reeling from an incredible performance at the Legend of Zelda Symphony, but more of that later! First up we talk about the games we've been playing, kicking it off with an e-shop gem, Box Boy! You mean to tell me that HAL makes games which don't feature Kirby? Yep that's right, and this awesome little puzzle platformer that both Nbz and Bally have been playing makes a case for them straying from the pink blob far more often. Bally also checks in with ...
Episode 37
April 05, 2015 23:00 - 2 hours - 118 MBStrap yourselves in everyone, its a long show this week, and for good reason! This week we have a guest, namely Jon from the Nintenshow podcast to add a different perspective to all things Nintendo. We start the show by talking about what games we've been playing recently, including OlliOlli, Elliot Quest, Fire Emblem, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Persona 4 Golden and Xenoblade Chronicles 3D! I told you it was a long one! After discussing these many titles we come back after the break to ans...
Episode 36
March 23, 2015 17:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBWell here we are everyone, a brand new name but the same good old show! This week we tell you a bunch about new things going on with the Podcast including our new e-mail address, Twitter account and Artkwork! After the pre-amble we get to video games though! Bally continues his journey through Fire Emblem 7 which seems to be getting close to the end, and then is very positive on Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. Nbz seems to have found an early GOTY contender with Ori and the Blind Forest, a M...
Episode 35
March 09, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBThis week both Nbz and Bally have played plenty of games, so things are pretty jam packed! Discussion includes, Mario Bros. Deluxe, Gunman Clive, Gunman Clive 2, Mario Vs Donkey Kong, A Story About My Uncle and Shadow of Mordor! Who played what? You'll have to listen to find out. After the break we take some more of your e-mails, before closing out the show with a final segment on Virtual Reality. Will Nintendo end up joining the VR race? We discuss the possibilities and more! Remember to se...
Episode 34
February 23, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBHello everyone, welcome back to the podcast! This week we have new Nintendo hardware to discuss as Bally has picked up a New Nintendo 3DS XL! He discusses some of the new features and his general impressions of the system. He has also been playing a Wii U game in the form of Bit Trip Runner 2 and is pretty high on the indie runner. Nbz is sticking to his promise of 2015 being the year of Castlevania, as the first GBA game (Circle of the Moon) was released on the e-shop. After the break we di...
Episode 33
February 09, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBAnother fortnight, another podcast! This week Bally dons his helmet and starts pea shooting in the Capcom classic Mega Man 2! He liked the game, which is more than he can say for most NES titles. Both Bally and Nbz have been playing the demo for Codename S.T.E.A.M. and their ambivalence has been quelled by this meaty taste test, its pretty great! Nbz has also been playing the sequel to 2013's Gunman Clive, Gunman Clive 2! Moreover thanks to a kind listener he's played Middle Earth Shadow of ...
Episode 32
January 26, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBHey everyone, we're back with yet another episode of the podcast! This week Bally approaches a sacred cow as he plays Fire Emblem 7 on Wii U VC for the first time. It will be a long journey, but his first impressions are pretty positive. Nbz has some great things to say about Indie puzzle platformer Teslagrad. Its hard as nails but is gorgeous to look at and has great design sensibilities. After the break we jump into your e-mails, before we close the show out with a segment on Club Nintendo...
Episode 31
January 14, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBIts a New Year and a new episode of your favourite podcast! This week Bally ticks off the original New Super Mario Bros from his backlog, while also digging deep into the newest Nintendo release, Captain Toad! Nbz has also been toading it up, and in addition plays the crazy indie game One Finger Death Punch. After the break we answer a lot of e-mails, with a lot of focus on the new 3DS. We close out the show with a look back at our 2014 predictions and then make new ones for the coming year....
Episode 30 - Game Of The Year 2014 Special Part 2!
January 01, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBWell here it is, the last show of 2014! Thank you all for listening to our first year, it has been so much fun to make and we hope you have enjoyed listening. Anyway, in this episode we kick things off by talking about 2 classic games, namely Super Mario World and Castlevania Symphony of the Night. Bally isn't so hot on the reknowned platformer, but Nbz is far more positive about the game which coined the phrase MetroidVania. Next up we have a few e-mails relating to some of your picks for ...
Episode 29 - Game Of The Year 2014 Special Part 1!
December 16, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBHere we are ladies and gentlemen, its time to talk GOTY, and boy do we have a hell of a show for you this week. We kick things off with a discussion of Smash Bros. on Wii U, which is the only game Nbz has played in the last couple of weeks, and impressions are super positive. Bally has also played Smash a bunch, but also managed to close out 2 games, namely Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, and Assassin's Creed 4! For the next 2 segments, we talk about our favourite games that we played t...
Episode 28
December 02, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBHey hey everyone welcome back to NYPP! This week Bally squeezes in a late GOTY contender with Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, which he admints is challenging him greatly! Nbz has finally finished his run through of the latest Ace Attorney game with Dual Destinies, and also recommends a short but sweet Steam indie, namely A Bird Story. After the break we get onto some e-mails as per the usual, before closing out things with a discussion of video game guides! Remember to send all your cor...
Episode 27
November 17, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBIts an 8-bit revival week as both Bally and Nbz have been playing the recently released (in Europe anyway) Shovel Knight! Both of us have some great things to say about it, so you'll want to stick around for the whole 30 minute discussion. After the break we get into some listener mail (as always we need some more so keep sending it in). Finally the show closes with a discussion of the most recent Nintendo Direct! Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail Address: nyppquestions@...
Episode 26
November 03, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBHey everyone! This week on the show Bally dives into the Game Boy VC with Link's Awakening, while Nbz continues to knock away at his steam backlog with Dust: An Elysian Tail. Nbz has also played the game of the hour, Bayonetta 2 and loves it! After the break we answer some e-mails including our opinions on digital vs physical, before closing things out with the Jukebox! Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail address: [email protected].
Episode 25
October 19, 2014 23:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBGood day everyone! This week on the show, both Bally and Nbz have games to discuss that they aren't completely enamoured with for a change! First up Bally discusses Kirby and the Amazing mirror which he has through the 3DS ambassador program. Nbz then launches into a tirade on the demerits of Metroid: Other M and how he hopes they return to form after this outing. Nbz has also played some of Ace Attorney Dual Destinies which he is conversely pretty pleased with. After the break we jump into ...
Episode 24
October 07, 2014 23:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBHey everyone! This week Bally has been out at sea with Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag and reports very favourably on it. Meanwhile Nbz has gone back in time and returned to another classic Super Nintendo game, A Link To The Past. After the break we dive into some more of your e-mails, talking about topics like our top backlog targets amonst others. Finally we close the show with a segment issuing our first impressions on the now released Super Smash Bros. on 3DS. Remember to send all your co...
Episode 23
September 21, 2014 23:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBHey guys and welcome back to the podcast! This week both Bally and Nbz have been platforming it up, with the former concentrating on the indie gem Trine 2, and the latter crashing through the Wii classic, Wario Land: Shake It. After the break we return with a fresh batch of e-mails, and finally we finish things off with a segment on the final Smash Bros roster, and our impressions of the demo that was recently released. Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail address: nyppques...
Episode 22
September 09, 2014 23:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBHello and welcome back to another podcast! This week Bally reports on yet another Nintendo classic he has ben diving into, and that is Starfox 64 3D. Nbz meanwhile waxes lyrical about famed indie puzzle game, The Swapper, which is also coming to WIi U later this year!. After the break we take some of your e-mails, and then close out the show with a segment talking about younger gamers, and our personal experiences gaming with young cousins. Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-m...
News Special: Mario Kart DLC, New 3DS & More!
August 29, 2014 23:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBIts an emergency news special today, as there have been so many significant announcements, that we just couldn't wait to talk about. We kick things off discussing the Smash Bros leak videos and Shulk's reveal trailer, followed by the new Pokemon fighting game, Pokken Tournment. Then we dive into news about the Mario Kart DLC, the new 3DS and 3DS XL, Xenoblade coming to that new system, and finally Amiibo! Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail address: [email protected]
Episode 21
August 24, 2014 23:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBThis Week on the show: - Super Mario Advance 3: Super Mario World 2: Super Long Name Super Unecessary: Yoshi's Island - Wario Land 2 - Mega Man 2 - Who Would play characters in a Smash Bros Movie? - A Look back at Paper Mario - SMASH BROS LEAAAAKS! Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-mail address: [email protected]
Episode 20
August 10, 2014 23:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBWelcome back to your regularly scheduled NYPP! This week, Bally shares his final thoughts on Metroid Prime as he has just finished it, and they are very glowing! Nbz follows this up with more Gamecube chat, discussing Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, and feels that it casts a very wide influence on many games that came after it. After the break we check in with some listener mail and finally close things out with a short retrospective on the Gameboy as it just turned 25 years old! Rememb...
Episode 19
July 27, 2014 23:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBHere we are again with another podcast for your earholes! In this show Bally continues his Metroid streak by moving into the 3rd dimension and tackling the ever beloved Metroid Prime. On the flip side, Nbz has FINALLY finished the game that has haunted his backlog for so many years, Xenoblade Chronicles. He also talks briefly about Octodad: Dadliest Catch, and how the struggle between hilarity and frustration is balanced. After the break we hit up some e-mails and discuss our thoughts on the...
Episode 18
July 14, 2014 23:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBThis week on the Podcast, Bally jumps into a modern Classic with Super Mario Galaxy 2, while Nbz nears the end of his journey in Xenoblade Chronicles and wraps up thoughts on The Wolf Among Us. After the break we get into some more of your great listener mail, and finally end things off with a discussion of Women in gaming. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the topic lately, so we weigh in and give our thoughts on the matter. Remember to send all your correspondence to our E-ma...
Episode 17
June 30, 2014 23:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBThis week on the show, Bally and Nbz return from holiday to talk about some handheld games that have been keeping them busy. Bally started and finished yet another ambassador game on his 3DS, Wario Land 4, whilst Nbz blasts through the final parts of Uncharted: Golden Abyss on Vita. After the break we return with a good handful of listener mail, before going into the final segment where we discuss the games of shame that we have never played before. There are some big classics that neither o...
Episode 16
June 16, 2014 23:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBWelcome back to our regular show, after the E3 special! This week is shorter as we wind down post E3, and so only have 2 segments. Both Bally and Nbz have started and finished The Wind Waker HD on Wii U, and so we spend the whole first segment discussing the game and the changes to the original in great detail. Following this we move on to round up some E3 subjects that came up later in the week, namely Codename: S.T.E.A.M, The Smash Bros. Invitational, and adding Pac-Man to the Smash Bros. ...
E3 2014 Special!
June 09, 2014 23:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIt's E3, and we are here to discuss everything Nintendo annoucned at their Digital Event! Remember to send all your correspondance to our E-mail address: [email protected]
Episode 15
June 02, 2014 23:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBThis week on the podcast, we bring you very full impressions of the latest and greatest Nintendo release, namely Mario Kart 8! We have plenty to say on the subject so you don't wanna miss out! Next up we tackle a short bout of listener mail, before diving into our main feature which involves everything pre-E3! Predictions galore as we go crazy with what we think the Big N has up their sleeves. This is our last show before E3, but we will be back next week to talk about everything annouced at...
Episode 14
May 18, 2014 23:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBThis week on the Podcast Bally catches the Super Metroid bug from Nbz, while the latter has OBJECTION'd and Puzzled his way through Layton Vs Wright. Nbz also talks about Rogue Legacy, and how games without campaigns have been scratching an itch lately. We then move on to some listener mail, which is running very low, so please write in and send us more! Finally we close the show with a round up of the latest news topics, as there have been so many Nintendo centric ones lately. Remember to s...