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The All Things Nintendo PodcastMario Galaxy Movie, Nintendo Direct Recap w/ Tim GettysThis week on All Things Nintendo, Kinda Funny's Tim Gettys joins the show to help Brian recap the recent Nintendo Direct. Then, on the tail end of the show, Brian gives his review of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Tim on BlueSky @TimGettys. You can find Tim and the rest of the Kinda Funny crew over on the Kinda Funny Game channels.
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2025-09-191h 54The All Things Nintendo PodcastPokémon Legends: Z-A, The State of Pokémon w/ Ben RichlinThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Ben Richlin to discuss the July 2025 Pokémon Presents stream. After breaking down the latest news for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pokémon Champions, and the new PokéPark Kanto theme park, Brian and Ben share their top five dream announcements for the Pokémon franchise.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Ben on Twitter: @doctorbenmd.
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2025-07-251h 32The All Things Nintendo PodcastI Played Nintendo Switch 2 All DayThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian goes it alone as he spends two hours talking about his experience flying to New York to be among the first to play Nintendo Switch 2. After recapping all the news out of the Nintendo Direct, Brian transitions to recapping his hands-on time with the Switch 2, including sessions with Mario Kart World, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Donkey Kong Bananza, and more!If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea.A massive tha...
2025-04-042h 11The All Things Nintendo PodcastNintendo Direct, Game Informer's Return w/ Matt MillerThis week on All Things Nintendo, we celebrate the return of Game Informer with Editor-in-Chief Matt Miller. Brian shares how the return of Game Informer will impact the show, then they discuss all of the announcements out of the March 2025 Nintendo Direct.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea. You can find both Brian and Matt's work on GameInformer.com.A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nin...
2025-03-281h 54The All Things Nintendo PodcastPokémon Day Predictions, Franchises We Want Back on NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, freelance writer and board game creator Ben Bertoli joins the show to discuss the franchises that were once on Nintendo that he and Brian want to come back during the Switch 2 years. They also render their Pokémon Day hopes, dreams, and predictions, and cover the latest news, including the end of My Nintendo Gold Points, an impending Tony Hawk's Pro Skater announcement, and Pokémon Go potentially being sold.NOTE: At the start of the third segment, some technical difficulties negatively impact the audio quality of Brian's audio. The problem is...
2025-02-211h 39The All Things Nintendo PodcastPitching What's Next for Nintendo's FranchisesThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian Shea and his former colleague at Game Informer, Marcus Stewart, discuss the big Switch 2 leak coming out of CES to start the show. Then, they transition to a fun game of pitching what could be next for each of Nintendo's biggest franchises.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea. You can follow Marcus on Twitter and Bluesky: @MarcusStewart7.A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You...
2025-01-102h 19The All Things Nintendo PodcastFantasian Neo Dimension, AntonBlast, Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic w/ James GalizioThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes RPGSite senior staff writer James Galizio to give his glowing review of Fantasian Neo Dimension. On top of that, Brian shares his impressions of Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic and AntonBlast, then Brian and James share their top five RPGs on Switch.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea. You can follow James on Bluesky @theswweet. You can also find his work on RPGSite.net. A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the them...
2024-12-061h 42The All Things Nintendo PodcastLego Horizon Adventures, Dragon Quest III HD-2D, Tetris Forever w/ Mark Delaney and Nadia OxfordThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by GameSpot's Mark Delaney to discuss his review of Lego Horizon Adventures, the PlayStation-published, family-friendly retelling of Horizon Zero Dawn. Brian then shares his thoughts on Tetris Forever, the new compilation by Digital Eclipse, then Axe of the Blood God's Nadia Oxford rounds out the show with her review of Dragon Quest III: HD-2D Remake.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea, Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea, or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Mark on Bluesky @MarkDelaney. You can fol...
2024-11-151h 45The All Things Nintendo PodcastNew Switch 2 Info, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Metal Slug Tactics w/ Logan PlantThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by IGN and Nintendo Voice Chat's Logan Plant to discuss his review of Mario & Luigi: Brothership. On top of that, Brian delivers his impressions of Metal Slug Tactics, they discuss the new Switch 2 information, and the two name their favorite Mario spin-offs.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea , Bluesky @BrianPShea, or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Logan on Twitter: @LoganJPlant and Bluesky @LoganJPlant. You can read his Mario & Luigi: Brothership review on IGN and hear him on N...
2024-11-081h 28The All Things Nintendo PodcastSonic X Shadow Generations, Slay the Princess, Pokémon Yellow Anniversary w/ Ben RichlinThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes his friend, Doctor Ben Richlin, back to the show to review Sonic X Shadow Generations. But first, they have a ton of news to cover. Then, they wrap up the episode with Brian recommending a game that has finally come to Switch, the duo talking about their favorite Sonic levels of all time, and celebrating anniversaries of Pokémon Yellow and Sonic & Knuckles.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea , Bluesky @BrianPShea, or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Ben o...
2024-10-252h 12The All Things Nintendo PodcastCommunity Hot Takes, Alarmo w/ Alex Van AkenThis week on All Things Nintendo, Viewport founder and former Game Informer video editor Alex Van Aken joins Brian to react to various Nintendo-related hot takes from the podcast community. Before that, Brian and Alex run down the week's news, including items involving Alarmo, Green Day, Shinobi, and Tetris. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea , Bluesky @BrianPShea, or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Alex on Twitter: @itsVanAken.You can support Viewport on Patreon and find it on YouTube @viewportvideo.A massive thanks...
2024-10-111h 27The All Things Nintendo PodcastSwitch 2's First Year, Dormant Franchises, Inbox Q&AThis week, on a solo episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian fields several questions from the community. The topics range from what he expects to see in Switch 2's early library to when the heck we will get a new Star Fox or F-Zero game. Brian also talks about his favorite types of swag and rants about Pokémon still not putting its games in the Nintendo Switch Online catalogs.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea, Bluesky @BrianPShea, or Twitter @BrianPShea. A massive tha...
2024-10-041h 44The All Things Nintendo PodcastZelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Fantasian Neo Dimension w/ Kate SánchezThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by But Why Tho? Editor-in-Chief Kate Sánchez to talk about her hands-on experience with games like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Fantasian Neo Dimension, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. They also discuss some of the latest news in the world of Nintendo and Kate drops an eShop Gem of the Week before Brian closes out the show with a ... PS5 recommendation???
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2024-09-061h 20The All Things Nintendo PodcastZelda: Echoes of Wisdom New Details, Japan Storytime w/ Wesley LeblancThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by his former coworker at Game Informer, Wesley Leblanc, to catch up on how they're doing post-Game Informer. After discussing the news, including a new Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer, the two share some of their favorite moments from their recent trip to Japan.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes.
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2024-08-091h 40The All Things Nintendo PodcastGame Informer Closure, SteamWorld Heist 2, Other Indie Games w/ Jill GrodtThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show with an acknowledgment of the news that Game Informer is shutting down. Then, he transitions to the main episode, which was recorded before the closure of the magazine. During the main episode, Brian is joined by Indie Informer's Jill Grodt, who has plenty of recent indie games to chat about.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Jill on Twitter: @Finruin. You can also find Jill's work at The Indie Infor...
2024-08-022h 08The All Things Nintendo PodcastNintendo World Championships, TMNT: Splintered Fate Reviews w/ Kyle HilliardThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show solo as he runs down the news and gives an update on the recently launched merch store. Then, he invites Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard back on the show so he can deliver his review of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition while Brian gives his thoughts on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard and BlueSky: @KyleHilliard.
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2024-07-191h 03The All Things Nintendo PodcastMario's Next Moves, Favorite Franchises, Inbox Q&AThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian tackles the episode solo. After covering some of the news from the last week, Brian transitions to answering your questions for more than an hour.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea.
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2024-07-121h 33The All Things Nintendo PodcastNintendo's Year So Far and A Look Ahead w/ Victor LucasThis week, Brian is joined by longtime host and content creator Victor Lucas to discuss his nearly 30-year career covering the games industry. In the main segment, Brian and Victor look back at Nintendo's 2024 so far and look ahead to what is still to come for Switch owners over the rest of the year.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Victor on Twitter: @Victor_Lucas. You can also subscribe Electric Playground Network on YouTube.
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2024-07-052h 26The All Things Nintendo PodcastFirst Official Switch 2 Details, Xbox Studio Closures, Indie Game ReviewsThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer's Wesley LeBlanc to cover all the news out of Nintendo's earnings reports, including the first official details of the Switch's successor and its upcoming reveal. Then, Wesley and Brian share their thoughts on three indie releases that hit Switch this week.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes.
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2024-05-101h 45The All Things Nintendo PodcastLatest Switch 2 Rumors, SMT V: Vengeance Preview, TMNT Arcade ReviewThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show answering listener questions before being joined by Spencer Pressly, host of the SMT Network podcast. Together, they talk about the latest news, including a new batch of Switch 2 rumors, before transitioning to a preview of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and a review of TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Spencer and the SMT Network podcast on Twitter: @SMTNetwork.
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2024-05-032h 25The All Things Nintendo PodcastIndie Showcase Recap, Knuckles Show Review, Super Monkey Ball Preview, Another Crab's Treasure ReviewThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by The Indie Informer's Jill Grodt to run down all the news from last week's Indie Showcase. After a lengthy discussion full of indie recommendations, Brian and Jill share their thoughts on Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, Another Crab's Treasure, and the Knuckles Paramount+ show.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Jill on Twitter: @Finruin. You can also find Jill's work at The Indie Informer.
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2024-04-262h 26The All Things Nintendo PodcastSuper Metroid's 30th AnniversaryThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts out by answering a couple of listener questions before inviting former Game Informer editor Bryan Vore on the show to break down the 30th anniversary of the legendary Super Metroid. The two talk about the history of the beloved SNES game and its legacy before ending with a discussion of their favorite Metroidvanias of all time.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Bryan on Twitter @bryan_vore.
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2024-04-191h 45The All Things Nintendo PodcastVirtual Console and Nintendo Switch OnlineThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the episode by answering a few listener questions. Then, he's joined by Twitch streamer and the host of Nintendo Weekly, Trisha Hershberger. Together, they cover the week's news, go on several tangents about their gaming habits, and discuss the history of the Virtual Console and Nintendo Switch Online.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Trisha on Twitter @thatgrltrish. You can also find her on her official website.
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2024-04-122h 12The All Things Nintendo PodcastGrading Nintendo's First Quarter of 2024Brian kicks off the show this week on All Things Nintendo by announcing the free Patreon page for All Things Nintendo and answering a listener question about reviewing games. Then, he is joined by Senior Editor at TheDirect.com and the host of Reckless Rebellion and Controller Club, Klein Felt. After doing First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game, the two dive into the news before handing out grades for Nintendo's first quarter of 2024. And since TheDirect.com covers a lot of superhero media, this week's Definitive Ranking is all about the best superhero games of all time.
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2024-04-051h 42The All Things Nintendo PodcastSplatoon 3 Side Order DLC Impressions, Pepper Grinder ReviewThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian gives a bit more information about the upcoming transition of the show to its independent format starting next week before Kyle Hilliard joins to cover news surrounding the Zelda movie, the third Sonic movie, and plenty more. Then, the two editors talk about their impressions from playing Splatoon 3: Side Order and Pepper Grinder, then end with a small celebration of the fifth anniversary of Yoshi's Crafted World.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can foll...
2024-04-021h 26The All Things Nintendo PodcastPokémon Day 2024, Penny’s Big Breakaway Impressions | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts by providing an update on the future of All Things Nintendo. Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard then joins him to break down all the news of Pokémon Day 2024 before they round out the show with Brian giving his hands-on impressions of the next game from the Sonic Mania developers, Penny's Big Breakaway.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard and BlueSky: @KyleHilliard.
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2024-03-011h 09The All Things Nintendo PodcastInbox Q&A With Brittney Brombacher | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, we close out 2023 with a special Inbox Q&A episode featuring Brittney Brombacher from What's Good Games. Brian and Brittney cover everything from the Zelda movie to looking back on Super Mario Bros. Wonder more than two months later. Of course, before we get to that, Brian learns Brittney's history with Nintendo.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Brittney on Twitter: @BlondeNerd. You can also find What's Good Games on YouTube.
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2023-12-291h 41The All Things Nintendo PodcastZelda Interview Recap, The Game Awards, E3 Memories | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is back in the office, so as promised, he spends much of the episode catching up on the biggest news items from the world of Nintendo. After that, he and Wesley LeBlanc share E3 memories, recap Brian's recent interview with Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi, and chat about Brian's recent trips to The Game Awards and Tokyo.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes.
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2023-12-151h 56The All Things Nintendo PodcastThe eShop Gems Of The Year: 2023 Edition | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Indie Informer's Jill Grodt run down the best indie games that came to Switch over the last calendar year. Brian and Jill chat about their favorite indies and hidden gems of the year, giving you plenty of ideas of games you may have missed and want to check out now that the game release schedule is slowing down.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Jill on Twitter: @Finruin. You can also...
2023-12-081h 47The All Things Nintendo PodcastSuper Mario Bros. Wonder Spoilercast | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by YouTube and Twitch personality Fadel AKA GamesCage to nerd out about all the little surprises and delights found in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Both Brian and Fadel have 100%'d the game, so be warned that this episode contains full spoilers for any and all portions of the latest 2D Mario platformer.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Fadel on Twitter: @GamesCage_, YouTube: @GamesCage, and Twitch: GamesCage.
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2023-12-011h 10The All Things Nintendo PodcastSuper Mario RPG Review, Persona 5 Tactica Impressions | All Things NintendoThe holiday release schedule is starting to slow down, but we still have two high-profile titles out on Switch this week. Brian and Kyle give final thoughts on the Super Mario RPG remake, while Brian gives his early thoughts on Persona 5 Tactica, the new turn-based strategy spin-off of Persona 5.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard and BlueSky: @KyleHilliard.
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2023-11-1755 minThe All Things Nintendo PodcastThe Mario And Sonic Rivalry | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Marcus dive into the history of Mario, Sonic, and the rivalry that emerged between the two franchises and their companies. After running down the history of the longstanding rivalry, Brian shares some stories of talking with Nintendo and Sega luminaries about the '90s console wars and how the franchises continued moving forward. The show wraps up with a new ATN Draft.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Marcus on Twitter...
2023-10-271h 29The All Things Nintendo PodcastXbox’s Interest In Nintendo, Pokémon Expansion Impressions | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Wes catch up on all the news, including an extended discussion on the leaked emails from Xbox regarding Phil Spencer's interest in acquiring Nintendo. After covering a lot of topics, Brian delivers his thoughts after spending a few hours with the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet expansion, The Teal Mask. Finally, the duo wraps up the show by taking part in the inaugural ATN Draft.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley o...
2023-09-291h 19The All Things Nintendo PodcastNintendo Live, Detective Pikachu Returns Preview | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian celebrates his 100th episode of the podcast. He invites Game Informer's Marcus Stewart on to talk about the massive amount of news out of the world of Nintendo this week. They also chat about Brian's recent trip to Seattle to visit PAX West, Nintendo Live, and The Pokémon Company. This episode is also available in video format for the first time!
We apologize for the audio quality of this episode. It's the result of growing pains with the new video platform. We'll try and do better next time.
2023-09-081h 39The All Things Nintendo PodcastPersona 5 Tactica, Charles Martinet’s Career, Vampire Survivors | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Game Informer's Brian Shea and Wesley LeBlanc catch up on all the news in and out of Gamescom, then deliver hands-on impressions for several new and upcoming Switch games. Then, the two wrap up the show by celebrating the career of longtime voice actor of Mario, Luigi, and plenty of others, Charles Martinet.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes.
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2023-08-251h 28The All Things Nintendo PodcastZelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Spoilercast | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, we have a panel of four Game Informer editors to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. All four members – Brian Shea, Matt Miller, Kyle Hilliard, and Charles Harte – have beaten the game and are ready to break down all the biggest gameplay elements and story beats without fear of spoiling the experience. With that in mind, if you haven't finished The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, proceed with caution, as there are plentiful spoilers within this episode.
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2023-06-301h 53The All Things Nintendo PodcastOverwatch 2 PvE, Disney Illusion Island Previews | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Wesley LeBlanc on to recap their time at Summer Game Fest 2023. After running down some lingering news items, they chat about three games they played while at Summer Game Fest. For the main segment, Brian traveled to Blizzard's headquarters to be the first person to get his hands on a Story Mission from the upcoming Season 6 of Overwatch 2. After that, Brian and Wes chat about what they want to see in a potential summertime Nintendo Direct and end with an eShop Gem of the Week.
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2023-06-161h 39The All Things Nintendo PodcastPlaying Zelda: Majora’s Mask In 2023 | All Things NintendoWhen The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time arrived on Nintendo 64, it quickly became Brian's favorite video game he ever played. However, due to a series of circumstances and several failed attempts, he never played the direct sequel, Majora's Mask. Now, in preparation for the sequel to his current favorite game of all time, Breath of the Wild, Brian is going back and playing the sequels he missed to his favorite games of all time. The first game on that list? The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. On this episode, Brian and Kyle chat all about playing this N64...
2023-02-171h 05The All Things Nintendo PodcastThe eShop Gems Of The Year: 2022 Edition | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, former Game Informer editor and current Indie Informer Jill Grodt returns to run down the list of the best indie games that came to Switch in 2022. Brian and Jill cover everything from the most critically acclaimed and talked-about indies of the year to some you probably haven't even heard about.
If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Jill Grodt (@Finruin)
You can also find Jill's work at The Indie Informer.
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2022-12-232h 36The All Things Nintendo PodcastCrisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard joins Brian to chat about a wide array of news stories related to Pokémon Trading Card Game, Super Nintendo World, Amiibo figures, and more. Then, the two chat about Kyle's review of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion before the return of Definitive Ranking and eShop Gem of the Week.
If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard)
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2022-12-161h 19The All Things Nintendo PodcastDragon Quest Treasures, The Game Awards | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by a rotating cast of Game Informer guests to break down the news of the week. First, Marcus Stewart joins him to cover news surrounding Call of Duty, Mario Kart 8, and Atari. In the main segment, Charles Harte joins the episode to talk about his time with Dragon Quest Treasures. Finally, Wesley LeBlanc joins the show to break down everything coming out of The Game Awards.
If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7...
2022-12-091h 08The All Things Nintendo PodcastMario Movie Trailer, Inscryption, Atari 50, Harvestella, Soccer Story | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Wesley catch up on all the news from the past couple of weeks, including some updates for games like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Sonic Frontiers, Nintendo Switch Sports, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Overwatch 2. Then, Marcus joins the show to chat about several recent games that have come to Switch. Finally, Brian, Kyle, and Marcus give their instant and after-the-fact reactions to the second Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer.
If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Wesley L...
2022-12-022h 07The All Things Nintendo PodcastThe Holiday 2022 Nintendo Gift Guide | All Things NintendoThis week's episode of All Things Nintendo is all about getting into the giving mood. That's right: With this episode of the show landing on Black Friday, Brian invites Game Informer production director Margaret Andrews to give a ton of ideas for crossing off the Nintendo fan on your holiday shopping list.
If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Margaret Andrews (@sopheava)
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2022-11-251h 20The All Things Nintendo PodcastPokémon Scarlet And Violet Review, Wii U Turns 10 | All Things NintendoOn this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, it's Pokémon launch day! Brian is joined by associate editor Charles Harte to chat all about their time playing Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Before that, Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard joins the show to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Nintendo Wii U and talk about the week's news.
If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)
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2022-11-181h 48The All Things Nintendo PodcastSonic Frontiers Review, Indie World Presentation | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes Fadel, AKA GamesCage, to chat about Sonic Frontiers. But first, they break down all the latest news from the world of Nintendo, including the recent Indie World Presentation, the Twitter account verification fiasco, and the last blip of pre-launch Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news.
If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), GamesCage (@OnTheDownLoTho)
You can also find GamesCage on YouTube and Twitch.
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2022-11-111h 34The All Things Nintendo PodcastSuper Mario Odyssey’s 5th Anniversary | All Things NintendoOn this episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes Charles Harte back on the show to talk about the latest news from the world of Nintendo. Then, Marcus Stewart joins the program to celebrate five years of Super Mario Odyssey. The two look back at the development, legacy, and gameplay of the 2017 modern classic.
If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)
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2022-11-041h 23The All Things Nintendo PodcastVisiting Super Nintendo World, Scariest Pokédex Entries, Bayonetta 3 Review | All Things NintendoBrian is returning from his trip overseas, ready to catch up on all the news that hit over the last two weeks. He's joined by new Game Informer editor Charles Harte to do just that. Then, Blake Hester comes on to give his verdict on Bayonetta 3. Finally, Alex Van Aken joins the show as he and Brian talk about their recent trip to Osaka, Japan, where they visited Super Nintendo World.
If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365), Blake Hester (@metallicaisrad) , Alex...
2022-10-282h 27The All Things Nintendo PodcastMario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope, Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Hands-On, Persona 5 Royal On Switch | All Things NintendoBrian is still away on his trip, so we have another pre-recorded episode on All Things Nintendo this week. But don't worry: We have plenty to talk about. Marcus Stewart talks about his thoughts on Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Wesley LeBlanc talks about his hands-on session with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and Brian gives his early impressions of Persona 5 Royal on Switch.
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2022-10-211h 22The All Things Nintendo PodcastNew Switch Owner Guide, No Man’s Sky, Lego Bricktales | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites one of his best friends and former games journalist, Keith Mathias, to chat about his experience as a brand new Switch owner 5 and a half years into the system's lifecycle. Brian also gives his impressions of two new games on Switch, No Man's Sky and Lego Bricktales. The two also answer some community questions.
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2022-10-142h 00The All Things Nintendo PodcastSuper Mario Movie Trailer, Pokémon Scarlet And Violet, Bayonetta 3 | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes Game Informer's Marcus Stewart to react in real-time to the Super Mario movie trailer. The two also break down the new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer and chat about Marcus' recent trip to Nintendo of America's headquarters for the Bayonetta 3 cover story.
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2022-10-071h 37The All Things Nintendo PodcastOverwatch 2, Nier: Automata, Shovel Knight Dig, Railgrade, And More | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, we go light on news and heavy on impressions and reviews. First, Wesley LeBlanc joins the show to chat about some quick news items and give his review of Shovel Knight Dig. Following that, Marcus Stewart joins Brian as the two cover a ton of games, including Overwatch 2, Nier: Automata, Railgrade, Dorfromantik, Tinykin, Let's Build a Zoo, Tunic, and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion.
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2022-09-301h 59The All Things Nintendo PodcastHoliday 2022 Primer | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by the New York Post's mixed-martial arts reporter, co-host of the Ground & Pwned podcast, and former games journalist Scott Fontana to preview the upcoming holiday gaming season. The two go month by month, breaking down the most exciting releases on the horizon on Nintendo Switch, starting with the first week of October.
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2022-09-231h 20The All Things Nintendo PodcastNintendo Direct Recap, Danny Peña Interview, Reiner’s Top Stories From GI | All Things NintendoWeeks like this are why All Things Nintendo exists. Not only do we have a huge Nintendo Direct to recap, but also news out of Tokyo Game Show, D23, Ubisoft Forward, and more. In the main segment, Brian is joined by gaming podcast legend Danny Peña to talk about his career and how it got made into a children's book. The show ends with Game Informer's outgoing editor-in-chief Andrew Reiner sharing some of his favorite memories from his three decades covering the industry at Game Informer.
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2022-09-162h 29The All Things Nintendo PodcastSplatoon 3 Review, New Pokémon Trailer | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and fellow Game Informer staffer Wesley LeBlanc break down their final verdicts on Splatoon 3, the first major fall 2022 release for Nintendo. Before that, Marcus Stewart joins the show to talk about the new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer, Dragon Quest Treasures' new information, and give his verdict on Ooblets.
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2022-09-091h 46The All Things Nintendo PodcastMario Kart 30th Anniversary | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites former Game Informer editor and current GameSpot mobile gaming editor, Kyle Hilliard, to talk about the history and importance of the Mario Kart series. Before that, Game Informer associate editor Jason Guisao chats with Brian about the news of the week.
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2022-09-021h 58The All Things Nintendo PodcastSplatoon 3 Preview, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Sonic Frontiers | All Things NintendoThis week of All Things Nintendo, Brian chats with Game Informer's Marcus Stewart about some major anniversaries in the world of Nintendo and the various news items coming out of Gamescom 2022. Brian delivers his final verdict on Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince before giving his hands-on impressions of Splatoon 3. The two also chat about the new Harvestella story and gameplay details coming out of the Nintendo Treehouse live stream.
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2022-08-261h 49The All Things Nintendo PodcastCult of the Lamb, Two Point Campus, Kirby’s Dream Buffet, Blossom Tales 2 | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by a duo of guests to talk about four recently released games for Switch. But first, Brian and Game Informer's Wesley LeBlanc run down the news, including games like Wave Race 64, Overwatch 2, and plenty more. Then, stick around for the final segment as Brian is joined by Game Informer's Margaret Andrews for Definitive Ranking and eShop Gem of the Week.
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2022-08-191h 33The All Things Nintendo PodcastStreet Fighter 35th Anniversary, Splatoon 3 Deep Dive | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites fighting game expert and former Game Informer editor Suriel Vazquez to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Street Fighter franchise. The main segment pays homage to the series through a deep dive on the history and impact of the most iconic fighting games, but before that, the two run down the news, including a big breakdown of the Splatoon 3 info dump we got earlier this week.
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2022-08-122h 20The All Things Nintendo PodcastPokémon Scarlet & Violet Region Reveal, Mario Kart 8 DLC Wave 2 Impressions | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites returning Game Informer editor Wesley LeBlanc to chat about the massive info dump on Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. The two also chat about the new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC, the first major info about AEW: Fight Forever, and Nintendo's latest financial report.
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2022-08-051h 27The All Things Nintendo PodcastXenoblade Chronicles 3 Review | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes Game Informer associate editor Jason Guisao to break down his review of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the massive role-playing game that hit Nintendo Switch today. Before that, the two get caught up on all the biggest Nintendo news from the last two weeks. The show ends with an RPG-focused Definitive Ranking topic before Jason gives his eShop Gem of the Week.
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2022-07-291h 10The All Things Nintendo PodcastLive A Live Review, Inbox Q&A | All Things NintendoBrian's on vacation this week, so on this episode of All Things Nintendo, he's joined by editor-in-chief Andrew Reiner to answer listener questions. Then, after the break, Brian gets the final verdict on Live A Live, Square Enix's the new HD-2D remake of the cult favorite RPG. Finally, Jill Grodt joins All Things Nintendo for the final time as a member of the Game Informer staff to give us some indie games to keep our eyes on in the near future.
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2022-07-221h 28The All Things Nintendo PodcastHalfway Through 2022 | All Things NintendoOn this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Alex Stadnik on to look at 2022 as it looks now for Nintendo. But first, the two address the reason there was no show last week and discuss the biggest news from the last two weeks. Then, sadly, Alex shares some news about closing this chapter of his career.
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2022-07-152h 03The All Things Nintendo PodcastNintendo Direct Mini, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Sonic Frontiers | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by John Carson as they run down all the big news to come out of the Nintendo Direct Mini that Nintendo put out with its third-party partners this week. But first, Brian gets John's impressions of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, the new expansion from the Switch and PC-exclusive Monster Hunter title, and Brian talks about his hours of hands-on time with Sonic Frontiers.
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2022-07-011h 28The All Things Nintendo PodcastTee Lopes Interview, Sonic Origins Review, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct | All Things NintendoThis week's episode of All Things Nintendo is jam-packed with news, a review, and a fun interview. First up, Brian is joined by Marcus Stewart to discuss news pertaining to games like Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Overwatch 2, Pokémon Snap, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. The two then talk about Sonic Origins to wrap up the segment. Then, renowned Sonic Mania and TMNT: Shredder's Revenge composer Tee Lopes joins the show to talk about his path into the industry.
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2022-06-241h 38The All Things Nintendo PodcastTMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Neon White, Sonic Frontiers | All Things NintendoOn this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by a trio of guests throughout the episode. First, Marcus Stewart joins the show to talk about the best games they played at Summer Game Fest, the news from the last week, and his review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. For the second segment, Blake Hester makes his sophomore appearance on the show to talk about Neon White, which he reviewed and gave the highest score he's ever given. Finally, the show wraps up with Kimberley Wallace for Definitive Ranking and eShop Gem of the Week.
2022-06-171h 54The All Things Nintendo PodcastSummer Game Fest, Mario Strikers: Battle League Review | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, we come to you live from Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles, California for the first-ever in-person recording of the show. Brian and Alex Stadnik chop up all the news out of the last week (including Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest), give the final verdict on Mario Strikers: Battle League, and speculate when Nintendo is going to do its annual summer Direct stream.
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2022-06-101h 15The All Things Nintendo PodcastPokémon Scarlet & Violet’s Second Trailer | All Things NintendoThis episode of All Things Nintendo chats all about the new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trailer. Brian is joined by Wicked Good Games' and Not Another Gaming Podcast's Dom Mahoney to break down the new features and characters in the trailer, as well as chat about all the news from the week.
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2022-06-031h 39The All Things Nintendo PodcastMario Strikers: Battle League Preview | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer Show host Alex Van Aken to talk about the upcoming Mario Strikers: Battle League. Brian has seen the game in action and is ready to tell longtime series fan, Alex, all about the live gameplay he witnessed.
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2022-05-271h 01The All Things Nintendo PodcastHow Nintendo Switch Online Stacks Up | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by fellow Game Informer editor John Carson to dig deep on the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. The two start the conversation by comparing the three platform holders' various subscription services before chatting about what Nintendo Switch Online could do to become a better overall service for players.
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2022-05-201h 22The All Things Nintendo PodcastTMNT: Shredder’s Revenge Preview | All Things NintendoOn this week's episode, Brian invites Game Informer's Marcus Stewart so they can discuss their hands-on impressions of the upcoming retro brawler, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. Before that, the duo quickly runs down the news from the week, tries out a new segment, and does the First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game.
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2022-05-131h 23The All Things Nintendo PodcastAn Hour With Reggie Fils-Aimé | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian sits down with former Nintendo of America president and COO Reggie Fils-Aimé. The two dig into his time at Nintendo, stories from his interactions with the legends of the company, and his new book Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo.
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2022-05-0600 minThe All Things Nintendo PodcastKirby’s 30th Anniversary, Nintendo Switch Sports Review | All Things NintendoThis week, Brian is joined by fellow Game Informer editor Jason Guisao as the two once again talk about Nintendo Switch Sports, this time getting Jay's final impressions of the game. The two then talk about the latest news in the world of Nintendo before Jason swaps out for Game Informer's Kim Wallace to celebrate 30 years of the Kirby franchise.
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2022-04-291h 41The All Things Nintendo PodcastZelda: A Link To The Past’s 30th Anniversary | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer's Daniel Tack to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The two talk about its development, its legacy, why the game is considered such a masterpiece, and their own personal experiences with the title. Before that, they break down news including Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Sonic Origins, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, and... Crazy Taxi/Jet Set Radio? The show wraps up with a huge Definitive Ranking topic and Dan's eShop Gem of the Week, as well as some personal...
2022-04-221h 34The All Things Nintendo PodcastNintendo Switch Sports Preview | All Things NintendoOn this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, we dig into the upcoming Nintendo Switch Sports. Brian is joined by fellow Game Informer editor Jason Guisao to break down his hands-on experience with the game at a recent in-person Nintendo event in New York City. The two also chat about the latest news and Jason's unconventional first experiences with Zelda and Mario before ending with a sports-themed Definitive Ranking and the eShop Gem of the Week.
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2022-04-151h 38The All Things Nintendo PodcastFirst Quarter 2022, Beware Of Darkness’ Kyle Nicolaides | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Beware of Darkness vocalist and guitarist Kyle Nicolaides. After talking about Kyle's band, mental health advocacy, and upcoming book, the two jump into the news from the week and a quick look back at the year Nintendo has had so far.
Note: This episode contains discussion around sensitive topics such as depression, drug use, and a brief reference to suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised.
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2022-04-081h 40The All Things Nintendo PodcastZelda’s Long History With Delays, GDC 2022 | All Things NintendoThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's sequel received another delay, this time pushing it out of 2022, so for this week's All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Jill Grodt to run down the series' long history with delays. After discussing some quick news items, the two dive into the series' delays of the past, stretching all the way back to an article from 1988.
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2022-04-011h 47The All Things Nintendo PodcastKirby And The Forgotten Land, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC | All Things NintendoThis week's episode of All Things Nintendo is centered on the newest major Nintendo release: Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Game Informer's John Carson joins Brian to talk about his review of the newest Kirby game. However, before they can get to that, the two chat about the biggest Nintendo news from the past week and wrap up with a fun Definitive Ranking and the latest eShop Gem of the Week.
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2022-03-251h 25The All Things Nintendo PodcastInbox: Breath Of The Wild 2 Wishlist, Pokémon Oversaturation, Dream Classic Consoles | All Things NintendoThis week, Brian is away on vacation, so he digs into the inbox for this episode of All Things Nintendo. Joining him is Game Informer creative director Jeff Akervik. The two answer questions surrounding topics of Zelda, Mario, Smash Bros., Pokémon, and plenty more! They wrap up the show with a controller-focused Definitive Ranking, followed by an appropriate eShop Gem of the Week.
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2022-03-181h 59The All Things Nintendo PodcastTriangle Strategy, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Lots Of News | All Things NintendoOn this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by fellow Game Informer editor John Carson to run down all the latest news in the world of Nintendo – and there is a lot this week! Then, Game Informer's Kimberley Wallace subs in for the final two segments to give her in-depth thoughts about Triangle Strategy, the new tactical RPG from Square Enix, and her picks for Definitive Ranking and eShop Gem of the Week.
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2022-03-111h 35The All Things Nintendo PodcastPokémon Scarlet & Violet, Pokémon Day 2022 | All Things NintendoThis week's episode of All Things Nintendo is mostly about the massive news coming out of Pokémon Day 2022. After Brian and his guest Yami Avendaño run down the Nintendo news from the last two weeks, the two chat all about the announcements coming out of The Pokémon Company's big stream from last weekend, including the reveal of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
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2022-03-041h 54The All Things Nintendo PodcastFive Years Of Switch | All Things NintendoThis week's episode of All Things Nintendo is all about celebrating the first five years of the Nintendo Switch. The anniversary is right around the corner, so Brian invites Game Informer online content director Ben Reeves back to talk about the biggest milestones of the Switch's first half-decade, as well as share some stories from the last five years covering the system.
Note: Brian is out on assignment this week, so this episode was recorded a week early. If any noteworthy news hit over the last week, All Things Nintendo will cover it next week.
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2022-02-251h 35The All Things Nintendo PodcastThe Nintendo Power Hotline | All Things NintendoBefore the internet was in every house and on every phone, video game players had few options when they got stuck in a game. While many opted to buy a strategy guide or ask a friend for help, Nintendo gave players the option to seek the assistance of professionals through the Nintendo Power Hotline. This week, Brian is joined by Game Informer senior associate editor Blake Hester to talk about his recent article digging into what it was like working at the Nintendo Power Hotline, and what Nintendo of America was like in the 1990s.
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2022-02-181h 17The All Things Nintendo PodcastThe First Nintendo Direct Of 2022 | All Things NintendoNintendo Directs are among the most exciting times for Nintendo fans, and we were lucky enough to get the first one of 2022 this week. Brian is joined by Ben Reeves on this very news-heavy episode of All Things Nintendo. Join them as they talk about all the big announcements both in and out of the Direct.
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2022-02-111h 29The All Things Nintendo PodcastKit Ellis And Krysta Yang Talk Nintendo Minute And Working At Nintendo | All Things NintendoThe Nintendo Minute was never a minute, and neither is this week's episode of All Things Nintendo! This week, Brian is joined by Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang, the two former hosts of Nintendo Minute, Nintendo's in-house YouTube show. However, their time at Nintendo extends far beyond simply hosting that show. In fact, when you combine how long Kit and Krysta worked at Nintendo, it's almost three decades of experience. On this special episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian chats with the two former Nintendo employees about their long-running show, what it's like working at the company, and hints...
2022-02-041h 42The All Things Nintendo PodcastPokémon Legends: Arceus | All Things NintendoAfter months of waiting, we finally got our hands on Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Not only has Brian played it, but he's beaten it and is ready to give his final verdict on the title. Brian is joined this week by Game Informer's Alex Stadnik, who has also been playing the latest Game Freak title and is raring to share his thoughts on the first major game release of 2022.
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2022-01-281h 35The All Things Nintendo PodcastLooking Back At Banjo-Kazooie | All Things NintendoIt's a slow week in the world of Nintendo, so we're taking the opportunity to stop and smell the honeycombs. This episode, we're using Banjo-Kazooie coming to the Switch Online Expansion Pack as our excuse to talk about everyone's favorite 64-bit bear-and-bird adventure. Joining Brian this week is Game Informer web designer and programmer Kristin Williams!
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2022-01-211h 12The All Things Nintendo PodcastKirby And The Forgotten Land, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Analogue Pocket | All Things NintendoAfter a slow news week to kick off 2022, the world of Nintendo is firing on all cylinders, so this episode of All Things Nintendo is all about catching up on the new looks at Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Not only that, but Game Informer's Alex Van Aken also came ready to chat about the all-new Analogue Pocket and The Nintendo Tapes, his new collaborative EP of Nintendo remixes (two of which you'll sample during this episode!).
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2022-01-141h 45The All Things Nintendo PodcastWii U Games That Should Come To Switch In 2022 | All Things NintendoOn this first 2022 episode of All Things Nintendo, we dive into the Wii U wasteland to see what we can possibly still salvage. With 2022 on the horizon, Brian invites former Game Informer editor and current MinnMax co-host and GameMill Entertainment marketer Kyle Hilliard on the show to chat about the biggest Wii U games that still haven't made the jump to Switch.
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2022-01-071h 26The All Things Nintendo PodcastLooking Ahead To 2022 | All Things NintendoWith 2021 officially in the rear-view mirror, this week's episode of All Things Nintendo is all about looking ahead to 2022. With the upcoming year looking extremely stacked, Brian invites Game Informer creative director Jeff Akervik to talk about the biggest games scheduled to arrive on Switch in 2022.
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2021-12-311h 47The All Things Nintendo PodcastThe Evolution And Future Of Mario Games | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer community member Nolan Filter to talk about the Mario series' evolution. After discussing the new Christmas movie, 8-Bit Christmas on HBO Max, and running down all the latest Nintendo-related news, Brian chats with Nolan about his grad-school research paper on the evolution of Mario's gameplay mechanics and about what they would like to see from Nintendo's flagship franchise in the future.
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2021-12-171h 36The All Things Nintendo PodcastNintendo’s Biggest 2021 Anniversaries, The Game Awards | All Things NintendoOn this week's All Things Nintendo, we've got a super-sized episode for you! Brian is joined by the Video Game History Foundation's Kelsey Lewin to talk about the historical significance of several games that celebrated milestone anniversaries in 2021. The two also chat about Kelsey's work with the Foundation, as well as what it's like running the oldest retro game shop in Seattle. Following that discussion, Brian is joined by Game Informer video editor Alex Stadnik to react to The Game Awards.
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2021-12-102h 15The All Things Nintendo PodcastThe eShop Gems Of The Year: 2021 Edition | All Things NintendoAs we approach the end of 2021, every podcast and major outlet is starting to reflect on the best the year had to offer. This week, Brian invites Game Informer associate editor Jill Grodt to talk about the best indie games that came to Switch over the course of 2021. The pair runs down a ton of indie games you can find on the eShop, giving you a wide variety of titles to help you potentially find something new that you might have missed earlier in the year.
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2021-12-031h 39The All Things Nintendo PodcastThe Holiday 2021 Nintendo Gift Guide | All Things NintendoWith the U.S. celebrating Thanksgiving this week, today marks the official start of holiday shopping season. This week, host Brian Shea is joined by Game Informer editor-in-chief Andrew Reiner to offer up several great options for the Nintendo fan in your life.
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2021-11-261h 29The All Things Nintendo PodcastPokémon Remakes | All Things NintendoPokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are out now. However, if you listened to episode two of All Things Nintendo, we already extensively covered what these remakes bring to the table. Instead of retreading old ground, this episode shifts the focus to the Pokémon series' long-standing tradition of bringing remade versions of its older games to modern platforms. Host Brian Shea invites fellow Game Informer editor John Carson back to retrace the history of Pokémon remakes before getting some final thoughts on Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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2021-11-191h 18The All Things Nintendo PodcastAnimal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 And Happy Home Paradise Impressions | All Things NintendoThis week on All Things Nintendo, we're diving deep into our impressions of the new Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 free update and Happy Home Paradise paid expansion. Host Brian Shea is joined by Game Informer production director Margaret Andrews to chat about their early impressions of the new additions to the wildly popular game. Unfortunately, this episode was recorded earlier in the week than usual, so we skipped the news portion of the show.
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2021-11-121h 01The All Things Nintendo PodcastShin Megami Tensei V, Delayed Games, Favorite Nintendo RPGs | All Things NintendoThis week's episode of All Things Nintendo is coming out on time. However, many of the games we discuss will not be doing the same. While this week's big topic is Shin Megami Tensei V (out next week), the theme in our quick-hit news segment is pretty obvious: game delays. Host Brian Shea is joined by Game Informer features editor Kimberley Wallace to talk about all the delays and to chat about what this newest entry to the SMT series brings to the table.
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2021-11-051h 40The All Things Nintendo PodcastMario Party Superstars, N64 On Switch, Captain Dangerous | All Things NintendoOn this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, we have a surprising amount of topics to chat about. Host Brian Shea is joined by Ky Parker aka Captain Dangerous to talk about her work as a toy photographer and set builder, and what means to be a Nintendo Ambassador. They also chat about all the news coming from the world of Nintendo before Brian gives his review on this week's big release: Mario Party Superstars.
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2021-10-291h 37The All Things Nintendo PodcastSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate Retrospective | All Things NintendoOn this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, we celebrate the conclusion of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's downloadable content by looking back at the wildly ambitious project. Host Brian Shea is joined once again by fellow Game Informer editor Alex Stadnik to discuss the latest news in the world of Nintendo and take a deep dive into the biggest crossover game ever.
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2021-10-221h 22The All Things Nintendo PodcastAnimal Crossing Updates, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | All Things NintendoLast week's debut episode was full of exciting Nintendo news, but this week might be even more jam-packed with big topics! Host Brian Shea is joined by fellow Game Informer editor John Carson to chat about all kinds of topics including the recently announced Animal Crossing: New Horizons updates, John's impressions of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, and plenty more!
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2021-10-151h 41The All Things Nintendo PodcastSora In Smash, Metroid Dread, Switch OLED, And The Recent Direct | All Things NintendoWelcome to the very first episode of the All Things Nintendo podcast! Join host Brian Shea as he welcomes fellow Game Informer editors Alex Stadnik and Ben Reeves to talk about all the latest in the world of Nintendo. The crew kicks off the episode talking about the games that made them a Nintendo fan in the first place before talking about their favorite Nintendo games of all time. From there, they launch into a discussion of the biggest news that came out of the recent Nintendo Direct, plus discussions about Sora from Kingdom Hearts coming to Super Smash...
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