The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast

Episode 273 - Our Completionist Goals

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is back, and while they had to pull a host swap, they will complete the show...or else!

The guys first talk about their gaming exploits! Todd and Will talk Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Skull Kid Scott returns and talks Legend of Heroes, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and more!

Then, in the news, Kirby wins a Grammy (somehow...), Mario Golf comes to Nintendo Switch Online, Chrono Cross arrives, Serena returns to Pokemon, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the guys talk about going "Completionist" in games! Do the guys honestly strive for that 100% goal? Or do they just try and play the games? Find out here!

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

Episode 272 - The Ultimate Smash List

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And with a busy week of new games and big reveals, the guys have a lot to talk about!

First up, the guys talk about their gaming exploits. Will finally finished the Golden Route of Triangle Strategy, as well as enjoying Lost Judgment. The returning Skull Kid talks .Hack on Switch, as well as Legend of Heroes! Then, Todd and Tyler team up to talk Kirby and the Forgotten Land and reveal their thoughts on the game!

Then, in the news, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is doing well sales-wise, Triangle Strategy FINALLY has its naming origin revealed, Breath of the Wild 2 is delayed, again, and E3 2022 has been canceled!!!!

Finally, in the main event, the guys pull a Sakurai and talk Super Smash Bros reveal trailers! Which ones are the best, which ones are the worst? The guys Settle It in Smash!

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

Episode 271 - Lost In A New Land

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here once again, and a name game is coming, so there's a lot to discuss!

But first! The guys talk about their latest gaming experiences! Todd talks about Fire Emblem Heroes and taking time off from Triangle Strategy. Whereas Will talks his continued Golden Route path in Triangle Strategy and getting into the Octopath Traveler Prequel Beta! Tyler too has taken a small break from Triangle Strategy, but why? Find out here!

Then, in the news, Kirby and Forgotten Land just got a new trailer and the guys are very intrigued by what they see. And Masahiro Sakurai himself breaks down one half of the Super Smash Bros character reveal trailers! Which ones do the guys still fondly remember? Add to that, Folders are now a part of the Nintendo Switch system, Dragalia Lost is shutting down and certain Nintendo games are having good sales!

Then, in the main event, the guys break down Kirby and the Forgotten Land and what they feel this game can offer to Kirby as a franchise, and what they hope the game can deliver!

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

Episode 270 - The Path of Melancholy

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And with another week of gaming, news, and holiday events, the guys have a lot to discuss!

First up, the guys have another swing at Triangle Strategy and go full spoilers (more or less) as they break down the game! What new feelings do they have on this game now that they have another week of playing it? What pitfalls have they found within the game that has hurt their experiences? And why do they feel so down after completing two of the paths? Find out inside!

Then, they quickly go through the news! Tails is a VTuber, Nintendo Switch dominates the NPD, Monster Hunter Rise's DLC gets dated and explained, and Masahiro Sakurai is working on something new!!!

Finally, in the main event, and in lieu of St. Patrick's day, the guys dig into what their "pot of gold at the end of the railroad" moment would be with Nintendo! If they were able to have one dream come true, what would it be? The answer may surprise you!

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

Episode 269 - The Strength Of Our Convictions

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and the gang is back to their OG setting, and they have a lot to say!

First up, instead of doing "What Have You Playing?", the guys dive deep into Triangle Strategy and discuss all the aspects of the game and what they like, or don't. What do they think about the graphics? Do they like the tactics-style gameplay, and the number of characters you can build your party with? What about the overall story, do they like its Game of Thrones feel? What do they hope for the game as they head into the latter parts of it? Find out here!

Next up, in the news, the guys talk about Super Nintendo World coming to the US in 2023, will they go and visit it when it opens? F-Zero has come to Nintendo Switch Online, will they be trying it out? Also, Nintendo Switch OLED Burn-In time revealed, Monster Hunter Rise gets a free demo, and the Advance Wars reboot has been delayed!

Finally, in the main event, the guys convene the NEP Secret Society and talk about the pillars of the Mario franchise and what it should try to do going forward to keep things fresh!

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

Episode 268 - The Next Generation

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here once more! And this time, Pokemon is the focus once again!

But first, the guys discuss what they have been playing. Todd talks getting super close to completing his first ever Pokedex in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Tyler and Will talk the demos for both Triangle Strategy as well as Kirby and the Forgotten Land! And Scott discusses Arceus and Dynasty Warriors 9!

Then, with the news of the week being light, the guys go straight to talking about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and break down its reveal trailer! What do they think about the potential open world that the game will have? What about what they want within the game itself in terms of mechanics and Pokemon types? And of course...what starter are they going to choose?!??!

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

Episode 267 - The Power Of Positivity

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and the guys want to bring the positivity to you all and bring a truly fun experience.

First up, they introduce Arbok Andrew, and he tells about how he got his Nintendo Switch and the games he's already played. Scott talks multiple games he's been playing like Arceus and Monark, Tyler talks his beginnings in Triangle Strategy via the demo, as well as Olli Olli World. Will tries (and fails) to talk Nintendo Switch Sports, as well as FEH. And Todd talks trying to finish Pokemon Legends Arceus.

Then, in the news, a new Pokemon Presents is coming and the guys try to guess what will be revealed, Nintendo kind of gets a new acquisition, and a studio wants to bring back a key Nintendo game via remaster! But will they get to do it? 

Finally, in the main event, the guys go and help Andrew with his new Switch by giving him suggestions about what to get for the system! What games or genres is Andrew looking for? What will the guys suggest? Listen in and find out!

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

Episode 266 - The Mother Of All NDAs

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And since the Nintendo Direct from last week is gone, the guys focus on the more recent news, and talk about the future of the Pokemon Legends series!

But first! The guys talk about what they have been playing. Will talks about him NOT playing Pokemon Legends Arceus...shame on him! Todd has been loving Pokemon Legends Arceus, but not so much Pokemon Master Journeys. Scott has been playing Monark, as well as Arceus, and Tyler has been playing...Arceus!!!!

Then, in the news, there have been a LOT of things going on! Mother 3's original producer wants a translated port to finally come out, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 gets some big character descriptions, Switch Sports has a very curious NDA attached to its open beta, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is already announced, and more!

Finally, in the main event, Todd, Scott and Tyler talk about the Pokemon Legends series and what might The Pokemon Company does with whatever the next game holds! What regions are they going to? What time period? What would be their focus? You'll break it all down!

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

Episode 265 - Direct-ing The Conversation and Hype

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And in lieu of the newest Nintendo Direct, they discuss EVERYTHING that happened in it from top to bottom!

What did they think of the big announcements like that of Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes, Mario Strikers Battle League, Nintendo Switch Sports and Xenoblade Chronicles 3? Or what about the release dates of titles like Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp and the release window for Splatoon 3? They also discuss the 3rd party contributions like that of the Chrono Cross remaster, the Western arrival of Live a Live, and the various collection titles that are coming to the Switch!

And in arguably the biggest debate of all, do they think the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Pass with the 48 new tracks is better than just getting Mario Kart 9? It's going to be a fun show with a lot to talk about!

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

Episode 264 - Let’s Talk Arceus!

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And it's finally time to play Pokemon Legend Arceus!

But first, the guys talk the news! The latest NPD data have come and the Switch is doing REALLY WELL! It's over 103 million units sold, there are plenty of new titles that are million-sellers, and more! Add to that, Nintendo might be getting into NFTs (much to Will's chagrin), Triangle Strategy gets a new character trailer, and a new Nintendo Direct may be on the way!

Finally, in the main event, a super-sized "What Have You Been Playing?" is had to talk exclusively about Pokemon Legend Arceus! Todd, Scott, and Tyler talk about their adventures in the Hisui Region and how Arceus might just be the greatest game that Pokemon has produced in a long time!

They discuss things such as their Pokemon teams and how they approach the gameplay, how Pokemon Legend Arceus tells a very different kind of Pokemon story as a whole, the moments that made them go "wow!" as well as what they would like to see improved upon in the sequel if it comes!

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