The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast

Episode 487 - 10th Annual Nintendo Draft

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here once more, as 2026 kicks off with the return of the Nintendo Draft!

First, though, the trio discusses what they've played over the course of the last few weeks off! Todd has gotten Digimon Story Time Stranger, and he has a lot of thoughts on the nostalgia, the Persona-style vibes, and, um...the "plot." Yeah...the plot... As for Will, he's continued his time in FEH, Marvel Rivals, Goddess of Victory Nikkei, and a "secret title" he is happy to tease a little! Then, with Scott, he got Fantasian Neo Dimension for Christmas, as well as playing Astro Bot with his wife, reviewing The Legend of Heroes Trails Beyond The Horizon, and more!

In the news, the team has much to talk about from the previous weeks, including the arrival of Fire Emblem Path of Radiance on Nintendo Switch Online, Mario Tennis Fever getting an overview trailer, the true origins of Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment, and Metroid Prime 4's side characters and more!

Finally, in the main event...it's the 10th Annual Nintendo Draft! What will the hosts pick for their predictions for 2026? Just how big do they think Nintendo will go in the new year? Find out here!

So sit back, relax, and enjoy Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!

Episode 486 - 2025 Year In Review

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and since they've been away, a lot has gone down, including the trio adding a new 4th to their roster!

First, the quartet discusses their latest gaming exploits. New co-host Captain Cactus regales everyone with his feelings on Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Digimon Story Time Stranger, Avowed, and The Outer Worlds 2! Then, Scott reveals his latest live demo experience, Neon Inferno, Unbeatable, and more. Will continues with Marvel Rivals, FEH, and so on. And Todd goes off on all the haters of Metroid Prime 4 Beyond!

Then, in the news, the team breaks down The Game Awards and how...it still exists...somehow... Also, the Nintendo Switch 2 might be getting some big 3rd party titles in 2026, Hyrule Warriors has gotten a new free update, Capcom praises the Switch 2, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter gets a big update, and more!

Finally, the team looks back at 2025 and breaks down their personal Nintendo games of the year, their favorite moments of the year, and who won the Nintendo Draft for 2025!

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!

Episode 485 - Waiting On A Conspiracy

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and while the guys may have been "away," thanks to the holidays, there's still plenty to discuss!

First, the team reveals their gaming exploits over the last few weeks! Todd has finished Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and looks forward to certain other Switch 2 games to come this weekend! As for Will, he's been loving his time in Kirby Air Riders, Marvel Rivals, and Sand Land! Scott, he's been playing a lot, as usual, including Octopath Traveler 0, Altier Ryza 3, Ark Knights Endfield, and more!

Then, in the news, the team praises the release of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and breaks down the CONSPIRACY that seems to be happening with Switch 2 games. Todd is not amused with this! Meanwhile, Pokémon Legends Z-A reveals even MORE post-launch content, Sonic the Hedgehog is getting a "2028 event film," Nintendo gets a new subsidiary, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the guys enter the Temple of Time to ponder what games they have personally waited a long time for!

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!

Episode 454 - Legendary Thanks

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and with Thanksgiving on the horizon, the trio notes what they're thankful for alongside talking about other topics!

First, the trio discusses their gaming exploits! All of them talk about Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and how they're enjoying the title. Are they digging the expanded story? What are their favorite characters to use? What faults does the game have? They break it all down! Scott has also played ANOTHER Warriors title, alongside Altier Ryza 2, and other titles. Will, meanwhile, talks about the demo for Kirby Air Riders, Marvel Rivals, and mobile titles!

Then, in the news, the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to have sales success, Kirby Air Riders has dropped, Pokémon Legends Z-A reveals a new mythical Mega Evolution, The Legend of Zelda has gotten a first look at its upcoming live-action movie, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the guys talk about what they're thankful for from Nintendo in 2025 so that they can go on holiday on a positive note!

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!

Episode 453 - Trailer Troubles

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here once more! And this time, the guys look at not only Nintendo's recent success, but the current state of the industry!

First, the trio discusses their gaming exploits! Todd and Will talk about their initial impressions of Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment and how it stacks up against other Musou titles and the other games in the series! As for Scott, he played a game called Rick Henderson...okay...and also enjoyed a new Altlier Ryza game that is actually the original in the series! Plus, a business trip took Scott to California!

Then, in the news, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie got its first trailer and some voice actors were revealed, and Todd has a nice big rant to give about what he saw in the trailer!!! Furthermore, Pokémon Pokopia got a huge new trailer that piques the interest of the hosts! Additionally, Nintendo crosses a new milestone, Death Battle teases a huge matchup for next month, Microsoft's CEO continues to suck with his views on the gaming industry, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the guys talk about the reveal of the new Valve "system" and hardware and discuss what they feel their impact on the industry will be!

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!

Episode 452 - No Delays Here

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And while Todd and Will are on their own once again, they'll bring all they've got to cover EVERYTHING they need to!

First, the duo talks about their gaming exploits. Todd has finished Trails of the Sky 1st Chapter, and has high praise to give! Will, meanwhile, has enjoyed Fire Emblem Heroes and Marvel Rivals! The classics are all in play!

Then, in the news, there's PLENTY to discuss, especially since the latest Nintendo financial briefing has dropped, and that means sales figures galore! How many Nintendo Switch 2s have been sold? How about Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza? What are the new projections for the future? Speaking of the future, what about the Nintendo movie slate? Could it grow in the years to come? And there's so much more on top of that!

Finally, in the main event, the duo discusses the unnecessary hate against Nintendo and its games and why it's exhausting having to deal with it frequently.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!

Episode 451 - We All Know Who Really Won

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and they're going to be celebrating Halloween in their own special way!

First, the trio discusses their gaming exploits. Will got to jump back into Splatoon 3 as a Halloween Splatfest came about once more! Did he win? Listen to find out! Also, he laments his RNG luck in Goddess of Victory Nikkei. Suffer, Will!!! As for Scott, he goes wild about Neptunia...because of course he does. Oh, and don't forget about his time reviewing Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D remake! Todd, meanwhile, breaks down his final thoughts on Pokémon Legends Z-A and his renewed adventures in Trails of the Sky 1st Chapter!

Then, in the news, the team has much to catch up on, including the incredible sales of Pokemon Legends Z-A sales on both the Switch and Switch 2! Also, Breath of the Wild got a vinyl and apparently influenced Final Fantasy VII Remake, Hyrule Warriors got a new trailer before it drops next week, Animal Crossing New Horizons is getting a Nintendo Switch Edition, Mario will be kicking it in the Macy's parade once more, and so much more!

Finally, in the main event, the hosts are ready to GO OFF once again. With certain "parties" declaring the console wars "over," the team makes it clear why Nintendo won, and how anyone saying otherwise is a fool.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!

Episode 450 - Sakurai Is Still Talking

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and the team will be busy, thanks to LOTS of things happening in a short period of time!

First up, the team discusses their gaming exploits. Todd and Scott break down their first-week impressions of Pokémon Legends: Z-A! Did they like the more "boxed in" vibe that the game offered? What did they think of the battle system and the online battles? They'll break it down! As for Will, he played the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Persona 3 Reload! How did it play on the system? Find out here!

Then, in the news, Daddy Sakurai is here with ANOTHER Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct! What did we learn about the upcoming racing game? Todd will break it down! Furthermore, a LOT of 3rd party ports were announced or dated for the Switch 2, Luigi's Mansion is coming to Nintendo Switch Online, Hideki Kamiya shares more wisdom, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the team discusses some 3rd-party ports they'd love to see on the Nintendo Switch 2 soon!

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!

Episode 449 - Not The Best Ally

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And with the newest Switch/Switch 2 title finally here, and a certain "event" to gloat over, the guys will be busy!

First, the guys break down their gaming exploits! Todd has continued his time in Trails in the Sky First Chapter, and despite a bull crap boss battle, he's having fun! As for Scott, he's played a certain fighting game featuring the Trails franchise and the Ys series! Also, there was Isla The Frosty Glide, and more! Will, meanwhile, recaps New York Comic Con and the various things he saw thanks to Capcom!

Then, in the news, it's time to finally talk about Pokemon Legends Z-A, as the title is finally out! Are the hosts ready to play it, and what are they looking forward to the most with it? Also, Assassin's Creed Shadows might be on the way to the Switch 2, and has gotten an "award" from TIME Magazine! Oh, and Sakurai is getting his own manga! Because of course he is...

Finally, in the main event, the guys straight-up gloat over a certain event that has befallen Microsoft and the Xbox brand. Time to cash in some receipts!

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!

Episode 448 - Picture This...

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And while there hasn't been as much news as usual, the team will still have fun!

First, the team discusses their gaming experiences! Todd has FINALLY finished Clair Obscur Expedition 33, and he can't say much, but his FEELINGS say quite a bit. Also, he finally got Trails of the Sky First Chapter! As for Will, he's been at New York Comic Con and has done quite a bit so far! Oh, and he's been playing Marvel Rivals...obviously. Scott, meanwhile, has reviewed Little Nightmares III, Persona 5 Phantoms, Digimon Story, and more!

As for the news, a new animated short dropped that could tease the future of Nintendo video packages! Plus, the Nintendo Switch 2 has a new sales milestone, the Kirby team teases the future, a Donkey Kong movie may be moving ahead, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the team discusses what they would like to see from animated shorts in the future! What franchises will they pick? Find out here!

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!