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!