The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast

Episode 420 - I'm Not High On That

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and with Switch 2 Direct just days away and the OG Switch getting a random (and weird) Direct, the trio will be busy!

To that end, the hosts look at the final Nintendo Direct for the original Nintendo Switch and discuss what was shown at it. Was any of it really worth their time? Why did Nintendo choose to do this Direct in this way? Was the reveal of Tomodachi Life as cursed as Todd makes it seem? They'll break it all down!

Then, in the news, the Switch 2 rumors and reports continue to roll in with the Direct looming, and the question is about which ones are real or not! Plus, Nintendo Music gets some Kirby music, Sonic's gaming history gets a timeline, a new Splatfest looms, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the guys go "on the road" one last time to list their favorite Nintendo Switch games ever! Why? Because this is the bar that the Nintendo Switch 2 has to top!

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

Episode 419 - LEGO Of My Direct!

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and the team has a busy week to talk about and prepare for!

First, the trio discusses their gaming exploits! Todd has only been playing FEH, but he's had RNG luck at last! Scott, meanwhile, has been enjoying old-school Yu-Gi-Oh games, Split Fiction and Sukuoiden! As for Will, he has been able to play Xenoblade Chronicles X's return and has enjoyed it so far!

Then, in the news, Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is finally out and the team is pumped for it, as are critics! Also, Nintendo shows their love for the Seattle Mariners once more, Sakurai wins an award for his YouTube channel, LEGO and Pokemon are collaborating, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the "Road To..." series continues with the guys attempting to predict the "big surprises" that may drop in the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct! First-party or third-party options are on the table, so what will they predict?

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

Episode 418 - Greed Is NOT Good

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here once more, and with three weeks until the Switch 2 Direct and things going chaotic in the gaming space, things will be...Wild!

But first, the trio discusses their gaming exploits! Todd has FINALLY finished Metaphor ReFantazio, and he's got plenty to say about its ending! Will, meanwhile, continues to enjoy Monster Hunter Wilds, Marvel Rivals, FEH, and more! As for Scott, he's been enjoying Split Fiction, a new Atelier Yumia game, and Infinite Nikkei!

Then, in the news, the new Nintendo Store is opening in May! Plus, Pokemon GO has literally sold out, Metroid almost had a movie in the early 2000s, Pokemon Z-A continues to get dissected, Mario Day gets LEGO'd, and so much more!

Finally, in the main event, the guys look at the 3rd party titles that could appear in the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct! What do they want to see? What do they think they could see? Tune in and find out!

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

Episode 417 - March-ing To A Direct!

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And with 4 weeks left until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the team start breaking down what they want to see in it!

First, the guys discuss their gaming exploits! Todd has FINALLY gotten back into Metaphor ReFantazio and has killed a couple dragons! As for Scott, he's been having a rough time in Kingdom Come Deliverance II, but has had a much better time in Monster Hunter Wilds! Will has also been enjoying MHW, while also continuing his journey in the newest Like A Dragon game!

Then, in the news, Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is only two weeks away from release, and the guys geek out on the reveal of the post-game story while also blasting Geoff Keighley for his lack of courage on the game! Also, Sakurai continues to prove he's the best, Mario Day drops next week, Pokemon Red and Blue almost had a MUCH different look in the West, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the trio looks at the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and think about what 1st party games they want to show up in it!

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

Episode 416 - ...Is That It?

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here once more! And with it being Pokemon Day, there are many Poke-themed things to discuss!

First, the trio discusses their gaming exploits! Todd has once again "gone dark" on gaming due to life stuff, but swears to do better! Will tried out Fatal Fury: City of Wolves, Sonic Cross World Racing and is itching to get back into Monster Hunter Wilds! Scott also dove into Sonic

Then, in the news, the latest Pokemon Presents has come and it was...not the best. The team break down Pokemon Champions and Legends Z-A and whether either is one they're looking forward to. Also, the Mario + Rabbids creator has key thoughts on what Ubisoft did to the team, Xenoblade Chronicles X got its overview trailer, the Nintendo Switch 2 gets even more teases, and it's time to celebrate the Legend of Zelda anniversary!

Finally, in the main event, the team picks their favorite starters in every Pokemon generation!

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

Episode 415 - Smashing Presents

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and this time around, all the hosts are back!

First, the team discusses their gaming exploits. Todd has been incredibly busy, so he's only been playing FEH, but he's hopeful for more gaming in the near future! As for Scott, he's been having a hit-or-miss experience with Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, but he rebounds with Warriors Abyss! Will, meanwhile, had great luck in FEH while also enjoy more of the Monster Hunter Wilds beta!

Then, in the news, the team looks at the latest news about The Pokemon Company and what it's doing for Pokemon Day! They also dive into a new Switch record, whether Metroid Prime 5 is already in the works or whether Marvel Rivals 2 is coming to Switch 2, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the team finishes up their trek into the next Super Smash Bros game and tries to "fill up" the roster that Todd and Will decimated last week!

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

Episode 414 - The Chocolate Revolution Is Televised

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And while the weather is holding a certain host back, two of the hosts will push onward!!!

First, Todd and Will talk about their gaming exploits! And, of course, Will is going to GLOAT HEAVILY about the victory of White Chocolate in Splatoon 3! He's also been enjoying Monster Hunter Wilds via its beta! As for Todd, he LAMENTS his time in Splatoon 3 and has serious feelings about FEH's recent Tempest Trials!

Then, in the news, the Nintendo Switch continues to dominate the news cycle in certain ways, including 3rd party developers weighing in on certain appearances and ports! Furthermore, Golden Sun arrives on Nintendo Music, Fire Emblem might be getting a remake soon, Capcom wants to bring more of its fighting games to modern systems, and where is that Switch Nintendo Direct?

Finally, in the main event, Todd and Will discuss the ENTIRE Super Smash Bros Ultimate roster and declare who is out and who should remain in for the next entry!

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

Episode 413 - The House of Chocolate

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! The trio will have much to discuss between the weekly news and the upcoming Splatfest!

First, the trio discusses their gaming exploits! Todd laments not being able to play much and throws some SERIOUS JUDGING on the "Choose Your Legends" winners for this year! Will, meanwhile, has continued on with Marvel Rivals while also going back to play some relaxing games like Flower! As for Scott, he was playing Starlight Legacy, and is one of the only main people talking about it online! Oh, and he got a new Trails game!

Then, in the news, the Nintendo Switch had some financial details drop, while the Switch 2 reaffirmed its next presentation! Also, the Pokemon TCG Pocket game responded to its huge trading controversy, Disney apparently almost bought Nintendo in 2016, fans are debating putting Jonesy from Fortnite in Smash Bros, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the guys re-debate the imminent chocolate Splatfest! Will they change their picks? Will WILL gloat because he thinks victory is assured??? Listen and find out!

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

Episode 412 - Behold The Chocolate!

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here once more, and the team has plenty to discuss across multiple titles and publishers!

First, the team discusses their gaming exploits. Todd has continued on in Metaphor ReFantazio but is feeling the game...dragon. Get it? As for Scott, he's got a new Neptunia game to talk about, but it's a bit shorter than he was hoping for! Will, meanwhile, is still addicted to Marvel Rivals! Plus, he's tried Pico Park 2 with his fam!

Then, in the news, there might be a Nintendo Direct coming next week, but can they trust the source? Also, more gaming music news, Splatoon 3 is getting a rematch Splatfest, Kirby was made "tough" for a specific reason, Pokemon TCG Pocket is going through a new controversy, and Phil Spencer has been putting his foot in his mouth a LOT!

Finally, in the main event, the trio looks at the future of Super Smash Bros. and ponder what they would add to it to become even greater than Ultimate!

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

Episode 411 - Taking Stock

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and with most of the gaming world focusing still on the Nintendo Switch 2, the team will have much to discuss!

First, the team reveals their latest gaming exploits! Scott has been playing a LOT of games, including the pirate adventure Phantom Brave Lost Hero, Hyper Light Breaker, and even Assassin's Creed Shadows! As for Will, he's continued to dive into Marvel Rivals (he's addicted, folks!), FEH and more. Todd has reached the final phase of Metaphor ReFantazio, and it's led to certain "feelings" within him!

Then, in the news, the Nintendo Switch 2 has continued to dominate the news cycle, with people leaking things still, and The Big N's stock skyrocketing! Also, Moon Studios wants Banjo-Kazooie back, Dragon Quest 3 and Super Mario Party Jamboree were huge hits in Japan in 2024, and could the Nintendo Switch get "one last big title?"

Finally, in the main event, the trio look at the first year of the Nintendo Switch 2 and predict what franchises might show up in it!

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