This week on All Things Nintendo, former Game Informer editor and host of the Virtual Economy podcast Mike Futter joins the show to chat about two massive news stories from the business side of the games industry, as he and Brian talk about the ramifications of the Xbox Game Pass price hike and the giant Electronic Arts acquisition news. Then, in the main segment, they dive into the making of Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2.
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The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:08 – TMNT: Tactical Takedown
00:06:27 – Doug Bowser Retirement Perspective
00:11:06 – Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
00:16:33 – Terminator 2D: No Fate
00:23:49 – Xbox Game Pass Price Hike
00:42:55 – Electronic Arts Acquisition
01:05:23 – Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 Retrospective
01:37:09 – Do We Need Metroid Prime 2 and 3 on Switch?
01:45:05 – eShop Gem of the Week: Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York
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