Welcome to episode 143 of Nintendo Therapy — the show where we dive into the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and retro memories, all while celebrating the games that keep us coming back.
This week we deep dive into Luigi’s Mansion — just in time for spooky season. We talk about what makes the ghost-hunting series feel more like a classic PC adventure than a Mario spin-off, rank our favorite entries, and celebrate finally having all three Luigi’s Mansion games (and all four Pikmin titles!) on one system.
Speaking of Pikmin, there’s a brand-new Pikmin 4 update with photo mode, decor Pikmin, and new difficulty options — plus, Marvel Cosmic Invasion finally has a release date!
Then Harrison breaks down everything from the Kirby Air Ride Direct, covering new game modes, vehicles, online features, and a surprising amount of customization — yes, even the soundtrack and announcers.
We wrap things up with two retro Spotlights:
🏙️ Urban Champion — Nintendo’s earliest take on street fighting, straight from 1986.
🤖 Joy Mech Fight — a late Famicom gem that pushed 8-bit hardware to the limit and inspired Smash Bros. years later.
Plus, a few rounds of “Guess That Nintendo Sound” and a new “Consoles vs. Appetizers Gauntlet” you won’t want to miss.
👻 Grab your flashlight, power up your Poltergust, and join us for another spirited week of Nintendo Therapy!
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