Two Button Crew Podcast
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsTwo Button Crew is a group of gamers passionate about Nintendo. Whether it is making daily videos on YouTube, blogging about the Nintendo Switch, or creating podcasts, we promise to bring you the best coverage of your favorite gaming brand.
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TBC 40: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
December 27, 2023 22:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBAfter years of waiting, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally out. As the sequel to Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom is the follow up to one of Nintendo’s most highly acclaimed games. After… Read more TBC 40: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom › The post TBC 40: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 039: Super Mario 64
September 28, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBSuper Mario 64 is a landmark title in video games. It helped usher in the 3D era of gaming, created the template for collectathon platformers, redefined what it meant to be a Mario game, and enchanted generations of Nintendo fans.… Read more TBC 039: Super Mario 64 › The post TBC 039: Super Mario 64 appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 038: Kirby’s Adventure
July 20, 2023 23:30 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBKirby’s second outing was a landmark title for the series. Not only was it our favorite pink marshmallow’s first game on a home console, it also marks the debut of his signature copy abilities. Join Glen and Scott as they… Read more TBC 038: Kirby’s Adventure › The post TBC 038: Kirby’s Adventure appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 037: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
May 06, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 80 MBMario hasn’t had the best luck with cinematic adaptations, that is until now. The Super Mario Bros. Movie is out and nabbing box office high scores. Is it worth the hype? Glen, Nathan, and Scott are here to share their… Read more TBC 037: The Super Mario Bros. Movie › The post TBC 037: The Super Mario Bros. Movie appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 036: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors
April 06, 2023 18:33 - 2 hours - 100 MBTwo hours, two persons, two buttons. Glen and Nathan once again wander off the beaten path to bring you this in-depth discussion of the 2009 Nintendo DS cult-classic, Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors. Enjoying the TBC Podcast? We are… Read more TBC 036: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors › The post TBC 036: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 035: Splatoon 3
March 05, 2023 00:21 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBThe latest installment of Splatoon has been out for a few months now and is making waves among fans. In that time, Glen and Nathanael have delved the depths of Alterna, waged Turf Wars, and endured countless shifts at Grizzco… Read more TBC 035: Splatoon 3 › The post TBC 035: Splatoon 3 appeared first on Two Button Crew.
Splatoon 3
March 05, 2023 00:21 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBThe latest installment of Splatoon has been out for a few months now and is making waves among fans. In that time, Glen and Nathanael have delved the depths of Alterna, waged Turf Wars, and endured countless shifts at Grizzco… Read more Splatoon 3 › The post Splatoon 3 appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 034: Klonoa: Door to Phantomile
November 09, 2022 00:51 - 57 minutes - 45.6 MBKlonoa returns once more thanks to the Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series collection for Nintendo Switch. Despite its acclaim, the game has remained relatively obscure. Join Glen and Nathan as they discuss examine the gameplay, design, and story of Namco’s beloved… Read more TBC 034: Klonoa: Door to Phantomile › The post TBC 034: Klonoa: Door to Phantomile appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 033: Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2
August 24, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBNeither video game movies nor Sonic have the best track record, but despite the odds, Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog and its sequel were runaway successes. Join Glen and Nathan as they analyze and review both movies.Enjoying the TBC Podcast? We… Read more TBC 033: Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2 › The post TBC 033: Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2 appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 032: Pokémon Legends: Arceus
May 21, 2022 18:29 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBPokémon Legends: Arceus breaks new ground for the historic gaming franchise, enabling an unprecedented sense of freedom in the world of pocket monsters. Join Glen and Nathan of Nathan Blake Games as they discuss the latest entry, what worked and… Read more TBC 032: Pokémon Legends: Arceus › The post TBC 032: Pokémon Legends: Arceus appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 031: Metroid: Dread
November 26, 2021 22:05 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBMetroid: Dread: long-rumored, long-awaited, and highly anticipated. Now it’s here for us to enjoy – the finale in a famed 35-year franchise. Scott & Glen have dug into the game and explored its secrets, as well as researched the development… Read more TBC 031: Metroid: Dread › The post TBC 031: Metroid: Dread appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 030: Metroid: Zero Mission
September 28, 2021 23:55 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBMetroid: Dread is almost upon us, and that sentence alone still sounds like a miracle to Metroid fans who have been waiting for a new 2D entry in the series for nearly two decades. Scott & Glen are swept up… Read more TBC 030: Metroid: Zero Mission › The post TBC 030: Metroid: Zero Mission appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 029: Dos and Don’ts of Console Design
March 27, 2021 19:51 - 5 MBHappy four-year Switchaversary! We can’t believe Nintendo’s little hybrid/home console has gotten this old. When the Wii U turned four, it was just about lights out for that console. With this many years of Switch under our belts, we wanted… Read more TBC 029: Dos and Don’ts of Console Design › The post TBC 029: Dos and Don’ts of Console Design appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 028: A Talk with the Tarantos
February 28, 2021 06:21 - 55 minutes - 40.7 MBMatthew Taranto is a prevalent figure in the Nintendo fandom, having created the longrunning comic series called Brawl in the Family. Joining forces with his brother Michael, they went on to become game developers and produced Tadpole Treble, which is… Read more TBC 028: A Talk with the Tarantos › The post TBC 028: A Talk with the Tarantos appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 027: Ring Fit Adventure
January 22, 2021 21:09 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBScott and Glen have been playing Ring Fit Adventure for over a year, so it’s time to check in and see how the routine is going. How does the game hold up in the long term? Is it a fun… Read more TBC 027: Ring Fit Adventure › The post TBC 027: Ring Fit Adventure appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 026: Spin-Offs!
December 05, 2020 16:53 - 56 minutes - 41.4 MBNintendo did it again. They spun-off the Legend of Zelda into Hyrule Warriors, and now Hyrule Warriors is spinning back into Breath of the Wild with the latest entry—Age of Calamity! But what exactly defines a spin-off, and what are… Read more TBC 026: Spin-Offs! › The post TBC 026: Spin-Offs! appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC Table-Top R.P.G. Podcast 11
November 01, 2020 20:00 - 5 MBAvailable in high quality Vorbis audio! Join Scott, Simeon, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. With the… Read more TBC Table-Top R.P.G. Podcast 11 › The post TBC Table-Top R.P.G. Podcast 11 appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC Table-Top Podcast 10
October 24, 2020 19:00 - 5 MBAvailable in high quality Vorbis audio! Join Scott, Simeon, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. Our heroes… Read more TBC Table-Top Podcast 10 › The post TBC Table-Top Podcast 10 appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 025: Paper Mario: The Origami King
October 15, 2020 01:26 - 1 hour - 62 MBPaper Mario is back! Whereas the last few entries in the series were not received warmly, Nintendo fans were slightly more optimistic about this particular outing. Maybe because Nintendo has been serving up first party hit after hit on the… Read more TBC 025: Paper Mario: The Origami King › The post TBC 025: Paper Mario: The Origami King appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC Table-Top Podcast 09
October 14, 2020 00:49 - 5 MBAvailable in high quality Vorbis audio! Join Scott, Simeon, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. Our heroes… Read more TBC Table-Top Podcast 09 › The post TBC Table-Top Podcast 09 appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC Table-Top: Episode 08
September 26, 2020 19:00 - 5 MBNow available in high quality Vorbis audio! Join Scott, Simeon, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. Our… Read more TBC Table-Top: Episode 08 › The post TBC Table-Top: Episode 08 appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 024: Rumors, Hype, and Disappointment
September 05, 2020 21:02 - 49 minutes - 39.5 MBWe went a year without a major Nintendo Direct, and every other day the Nintendo fanbase was clawing at different rumors saying that the next big batch of announcements was right around the corner. We are a hungry and passionate… Read more TBC 024: Rumors, Hype, and Disappointment › The post TBC 024: Rumors, Hype, and Disappointment appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC Table-Top: Episode 07
July 25, 2020 04:21 - 35 minutes - 27.3 MBNow available in high quality Vorbis audio! Join Scott, Simeon, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. After… Read more TBC Table-Top: Episode 07 › The post TBC Table-Top: Episode 07 appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC Table-Top: Episode 06
July 06, 2020 03:22 - 37 minutes - 28.4 MBNow available in high quality Vorbis audio! Join Scott, Simeon, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. After… Read more TBC Table-Top: Episode 06 › The post TBC Table-Top: Episode 06 appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC Table-Top: Episode 05
June 16, 2020 01:39 - 5 MBNow available in high quality Vorbis audio! Join Scott, Simeon, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. After… Read more TBC Table-Top: Episode 05 › The post TBC Table-Top: Episode 05 appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 023: Nintendo and the Apocalypse
May 26, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBAs we find ourselves in the midst of a global pandemic, we reflect on the fact that Nintendo has been no stranger to the idea of the apocalypse. Indeed, many of their games have featured long-since destroyed settings, or the… Read more TBC 023: Nintendo and the Apocalypse › The post TBC 023: Nintendo and the Apocalypse appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 022: Animal Crossing: New Horizons
April 28, 2020 01:17 - 5 MBAnimal Crossing: New Horizons is here. After several series missteps, the franchise is back, and it’s on Switch in a big way! Scott, Glen, and Ryan get together to discuss the latest Switch sensation, check in with each other’s island… Read more TBC 022: Animal Crossing: New Horizons › The post TBC 022: Animal Crossing: New Horizons appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC Table-Top: Episode 04
March 27, 2020 01:10 - 5 MBJoin Scott, Simeon, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. After losing their way in the woods, our… Read more TBC Table-Top: Episode 04 › The post TBC Table-Top: Episode 04 appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 021: Shovel Knight Treasure Trove
February 21, 2020 04:51 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBNow that Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is finally complete, it’s time for the TBC team to get their opinions on the record. Join us as we discuss Shovel of Hope, Plague of Shadows, Scepter of Torment, King of Cards, and… Read more TBC 021: Shovel Knight Treasure Trove › The post TBC 021: Shovel Knight Treasure Trove appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 020: How to Manage a Backlog
January 18, 2020 19:47 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBAre you buried in unplayed games? Do you keep purchasing new titles, knowing full well that you don’t have the time to play them? Are you drowning in a long list of classics that you want to try and make… Read more TBC 020: How to Manage a Backlog › The post TBC 020: How to Manage a Backlog appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 019: Luigi’s Mansion 3
December 17, 2019 01:26 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBGlen and Scott are back to discuss Luigi’s Mansion 3, a beautiful game and strong Game of the Year contender. They have a lot to say about the game’s pros and cons, so get cozy and listen to their deep… Read more TBC 019: Luigi’s Mansion 3 › The post TBC 019: Luigi’s Mansion 3 appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC Table-Top: Episode 03
November 30, 2019 22:00 - 5 MBJoin Scott, Simeon, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. After making their preparations, our heroes relax with… Read more TBC Table-Top: Episode 03 › The post TBC Table-Top: Episode 03 appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 018: Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
November 07, 2019 01:02 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBGlen and Scott sit down to discuss the recently released Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch. How did Nintendo’s latest remake sit with us? What was improved, what was memorable, and what left a bad taste in our… Read more TBC 018: Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening › The post TBC 018: Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 017: Breath of the Wild Sequel Wish-List
September 06, 2019 03:48 - 1 hour - 89 MBGlen and Scott are joined by Zelda expert GameOver Jesse! What brought about such a momentous occasion? Why, the announcement of the sequel to Breath of the Wild! Join us for a podcast packed with hype, speculation, analysis, and complete… Read more TBC 017: Breath of the Wild Sequel Wish-List › The post TBC 017: Breath of the Wild Sequel Wish-List appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC Table-Top: Episode 02
August 01, 2019 19:00 - 5 MBJoin Scott, Ryan, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. In this episode, our heroes continue their preparations… Read more TBC Table-Top: Episode 02 › The post TBC Table-Top: Episode 02 appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC Table-Top: Episode 01
June 30, 2019 21:00 - 5 MBJoin Scott, Ryan, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. In this inaugural episode, our heroes learn that… Read more TBC Table-Top: Episode 01 › The post TBC Table-Top: Episode 01 appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 016: Custom Robo Retrospective
December 06, 2018 01:18 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBThe Two Button Crew makes a surprise return! We’re here to discuss… Custom Robo of all things! And who better to have on the podcast than Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games, Custom Robo expert?! Listeners are in for a… Read more TBC 016: Custom Robo Retrospective › The post TBC 016: Custom Robo Retrospective appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 015: eSports and Competitive Gaming
August 31, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBScott and Glen hop on the microphone to discuss eSports, and the current state of competetive gaming. Why was Nintendo so reluctant to back eSports until the Wii U era? Is the future of tournaments looking more promising with the… Read more TBC 015: eSports and Competitive Gaming › The post TBC 015: eSports and Competitive Gaming appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 014: NF Interview with Lucas M. Thomas
July 31, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBLucas M. Thomas is editor in chief of Nintendo Force magazine, and he’s here for a deep dive into his mind! We had a great time asking him all manner of questions, from what its like to manage a team… Read more TBC 014: NF Interview with Lucas M. Thomas › The post TBC 014: NF Interview with Lucas M. Thomas appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 013: The Art of Video Game Trailers
July 01, 2018 00:01 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBE3 2018 is a wrap, and it inspired us to take a look at the topic of Video Game Trailers. What makes a trailer good? Or bad? What makes a trailer memorable, or forgettable? It’s an interesting talk between Simeon,… Read more TBC 013: The Art of Video Game Trailers › The post TBC 013: The Art of Video Game Trailers appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 012: Kickstarter Vs. Gaming Industry
May 31, 2018 19:00 - 51 minutes - 71.6 MBThis month’s podcast is all about Kickstarter, a website that has made many modern video games possible. Thanks to Kickstarter’s crowdfunding model, fans have had more of a say than ever before in which new gaming projects get greenlit. However,… Read more TBC 012: Kickstarter Vs. Gaming Industry › The post TBC 012: Kickstarter Vs. Gaming Industry appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 011: How Reviewing a Game Works
April 30, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBVideo game reviews are a big part of the industry. Release dates are anticipated, embargoes are established, and review scores land around the internet simultaneously. Gamers can’t wait to see what the hot new title will score. But how does… Read more TBC 011: How Reviewing a Game Works › The post TBC 011: How Reviewing a Game Works appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 010: Three is the Unlikeliest Number
March 31, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBEvery day, a new video game is made. Every other day, a sequel is created. But far less often does a THIRD entry see the light of day. That’s the topic of this month’s podcast! Join our panel of four… Read more TBC 010: Three is the Unlikeliest Number › The post TBC 010: Three is the Unlikeliest Number appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 009: Nintendo at the Movies
February 28, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBVideo game related movies are historically… well, just plain awful. But Nintendo has partnered with Illumination Entertainment to bring Mario to the big screen once again. Should we be excited? Scared? Is Mario going to talk? We’ll address all of… Read more TBC 009: Nintendo at the Movies › The post TBC 009: Nintendo at the Movies appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 008: Game Preservation
February 01, 2018 01:32 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBPreservation is the idea of keeping something in tact—the act of taking measures to ensure things won’t fade away, become corrupted, forgotten, or unusable. Sadly, preservation is not currently a priority for the larger gaming industry. These days, developers make… Read more TBC 008: Game Preservation › The post TBC 008: Game Preservation appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 007: Switch, Nintendo, and the New Year
December 31, 2017 20:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBWith 2017 coming to a close, it’s time to remember the year fondly. We’ll quickly set our sights on 2018 as well, theorizing what Nintendo’s next moves will be as well as discussing what needs to change about the current… Read more TBC 007: Switch, Nintendo, and the New Year › The post TBC 007: Switch, Nintendo, and the New Year appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 006: Super Mario Odyssey
November 30, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBSuper Mario Odyssey is Nintendo’s second HUGE sequel installment on Switch. They’ve been knocking it out of the park this year with Switch software support, and we’re here to talk about what Nintendo did correctly, and what they can learn… Read more TBC 006: Super Mario Odyssey › The post TBC 006: Super Mario Odyssey appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 005: Metroid: Samus Returns
October 31, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBSamus is making a comeback! After a decade of misfires, the bounty hunter has returned to the starring role. This 3DS exclusive came out of the blue at E3, and a few short months later, was delivered to us along… Read more TBC 005: Metroid: Samus Returns › The post TBC 005: Metroid: Samus Returns appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 004: Gaming Conventions
September 30, 2017 18:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBIf Breath of the Wild was made to BREAK conventions, this podcat is here to CELEBRATE them! Actually, we’re talking about literal gaming conventions, like E3, Gamescom, PAX, and the rest. We’ve got experiences, memories, wish lists, and more. Should… Read more TBC 004: Gaming Conventions › The post TBC 004: Gaming Conventions appeared first on Two Button Crew.
TBC 003: Remakes & Remasters
August 31, 2017 18:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBOur August 2017 podcast lands closeby the release of some key remakes – Metroid: Samus Returns, and Mario & Luigi for 3DS. This is the perfect opportunity to take some time and examine the practice of remastering and rereleasing old… Read more TBC 003: Remakes & Remasters › The post TBC 003: Remakes & Remasters appeared first on Two Button Crew.