Episodes
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Enough Of The Rumors, Already!
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And despite the rumors coming from every corner of the internet, the team will keep it together!
But first! The team discusses what they have been playing. Faith returns to talk about Pokemon and not Palworld! As for Todd, he's been enjoying the Apollo Justice Trilogy and is enjoying the remaster so far! As for Will, he's been diving into Persona 3 Reload and the demo for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! Scott has also enjoyed the Rebirth demo, Granblue Fantasy, and more!
Then, in the news, the team breaks down the big sales data for the Switch and its games! Then, there are MORE Switch Successor rumors...and Nintendo Direct rumors...and SEGA rumors about the Switch Successor!!! Make it stop!!!! Additionally, Square Enix has "new thoughts" on the gaming industry, Octopath Traveler's dev has been bought, Smash Bros will get Pokemon spirits soon, and more!
Finally, in the main event, Palworld returns to trigger the idea of "evolution" and whether it's better to have many evolutions, or not.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Episode 363 - NDA Begone!
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And with a new month comes new experiences to talk about, including one a host is BURSTING to discuss!
First, the team reveals their latest gaming exploits! Scott can't help but rave about Granblue Fantasy Relink. He really loves this game. As for Will, he's continuing to enjoy Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth! Then, Todd FINALLY gets to talk about Persona 3 Reload and everything he did in it!
Then, in the news, the new Splatfest has been announced and it's...unique. Plus, analysts have "thoughts" about the Nintendo Switch Successor and its potential sales, and the guys aren't amused with what they have to say! Plus, Super Nintendo World in Orlando is coming in 2025, Sakurai has thoughts on gaming trailers and Metroid Prime 4 MAY be coming out soon!
Finally, in the main event, with the month of February here, it's time to predict what might be happening in the upcoming Nintendo Direct...if one comes...
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Episode 362 - You're Not My Pal
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And a certain co-host returns to talk about a BIG news week!
First, the team discusses their gaming exploits! Falcon Faith has returned, and with her comes news of Mario Party, Pokemon Go, and more! Then, Will dives into his time with Persona 5 Tactica! As for Scott, he's been dealing with a review for a Neptunia game! Finally, Todd lightly touches on *NDA Redacted Title*!
Then, in the news, Nintendo Direct rumors have surfaced! But can we believe them? Also, Super Nintendo World might get a Zelda extension sooner than expected; Splatoon 3 has FINALLY gotten a release date for its "Side Order" DLC, The Pokemon Company has a lot to say and more!
Finally, in the main event, the team discusses the arrival of Palworld and what it actually means for Pokemon, gaming, and future game development!
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Episode 361 - Solos, Domination, and Anniversaries, Oh My!
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And the guys will be showcasing the highs and lows of the gaming week this time around!
First, the team discusses their latest gaming exploits! Todd has to stay "mum" because he's got a game to play that's under NDA! Meanwhile, Scott has been consumed by the Granblue Fantasy: Relink demo and has seriously enjoyed it. As for Will, he helped Scott with Granblue, but also played the Splatfest this weekend and has enjoyed the new themes for Splatoon 3.
Then, in the news, "Team Solo" won the Splatfest, and the guys don't know why! Additionally, Nintendo gives back to Japan and dominates its sales charts! Plus, the Rabbids strike back, Pokemon continues to share its horror stories, and Ace Attorney has a professor to thank for its 3D transition!
Finally, in the main event, the team debates the idea that gaming subscription services will soon envelop all gamers and that "they'll be comfortable not owning games" anymore!
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Episode 360 - Golden Guesses
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here once again! And while the Nintendo Draft is over, that means there are more things to discuss!
But first, the trio discusses their latest gaming exploits! Scott has been "diving into his past" to enjoy Kingdom Hearts, Baldur's 3, and more! Todd talks about his BG3 run as well and goes over the game and Karlach. Will decided to use his coins to buy a special Japanese title, continues to enjoy Splatoon 3, and more!
Then, in the news, Will almost had a scare thanks to an AI Mario hologram, plus, plenty of news about other Mario titles! Additionally, the final quest in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has arrived, Golden Sun has been announced for Nintendo Switch Online, and Sakurai...is ending his YouTube channel???
Finally, in the main event, the next Splatfest is here, and the team are united in their love of family. Family. FAMILY!!!!
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Episode 359 - 8th Annual Nintendo Draft
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here and ready to welcome you to the new year, whether you like it or not!
But first, the guys talk about the games they played at the end of 2023 and the start of 2024! Todd continues his quest through Baldur's Gate 3 and continues to enjoy it! Then, Will talks about Splatoon 3 and...Powerwash Simulator? Okay then. As for Scott, he, too, has been in BG3 and has been playtesting a controller!
Then, in the news, Shigeru Miyamoto doesn't have plans to retire, but Hideki Kamiya has plans to work still! Also, Mario has had some news in many ways: the Nintendo Switch successor continues to get weird rumors about what it will and won't be, Nintendo is VERY strict with their development secrets and more!
Finally, it's time for the 8th Annual Nintendo Draft! The trio of Nintendo kings will break down their predictions of what they think The Big N will do in 2024! They're hoping to get good scores this time around, so tune in to see what they pick!
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Episode 358 - 2023 Round-Up
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And with 2023 coming to a close, the guys will send the podcast year out in style!
But first! The trio of Nintendo Kings discusses their final gaming exploits of the year! Will boasts and laments the "wonders" of playing gacha titles because of course, he does! As for Scott, he beat the Gotham Knights game (and blasts the TV series) and gives his final thoughts on it. He also tried Final Fantasy: Strangers In Paradise once again! As for Todd, he finally started Baldur's Gate 3 and he's having a blast! And not just because of Karlach.
Then, the guys will dive into everything that Nintendo has done and hasn't done in 2023! What were the highs? What were the lows? What were the surprises that they didn't expect? What would they "grade" the Big N for the year that was? Tune in and find out!
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast...for one last time in 2023!
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Episode 357 - The Best Of 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here for the holiday season! And with the return of Koopa Keith, the team will dive into some of their favorite elements of 2023!
But first, the team talks about their gaming exploits! Save for Koopa Keith, who has had it hard with life and timing lately! As for Scott, he's been doing Genshin Impact and jumped into Gotham Knights...in more ways than one. Will has continued his trek through Like A Dragon and apparently had FEELINGS about it! And Todd discusses his time in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC, "The Indigo Disk!" Did it hold up? Or were there many problems?
Then, in the news, Hideki Kamiya revealed why he left PlatinumGames! What was his reasoning for the move? Also, Aonuma reveals new lore about Tears of the Kingdom, Super Smash Bros might be getting a shared universe movie franchise, "Peaches" got snubbed from the Oscars and more!
Finally, in the main event, the guys discuss their favorite Nintendo games of 2023! What were the highlights? What games were they surprised by? Find out here!
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Episode 356 - The Keighley Strikes Back
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! We were gone because of The Game Awards last week, but we're back and have a LOT to discuss!
But first, the guys catch each other up on what they've been playing! Todd has lightly touched on The Indigo Disk DLC in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and has even MORE questions about Persona 4 Golden. Seriously, what is wrong with you, Atlus? As for Will, he's been enjoying Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and even diving into the Nintendo Switch Online titles! Scott has gotten ANOTHER free game via a giveaway, but this time it was Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora!
Then, in the news, The Game Awards has triggered MANY feelings in the crew, and they'll let it all out! Additionally, the Switch continues its epic sales run, its successor might have a release window, the Super Mario Bros Movie has gotten some Golden Globe nominations, and more!
Finally, in the main event, the team talks about their "Switch Year In Review" numbers! How many hours did they play? How many games did they play? Find out here!
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Episode 355 - Cold Reception
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And while they were gone last week, the hosts will bust their butts to cover everything that's happened while they were gone!
But first, the trio discusses the games they've been playing! Todd, Scott, and Will have all been playing Super Mario RPG! What did they think of the remake? Does it hold the quality of the original, or does the age show on it due to other series doing better? Todd breaks it all down! As for Will, he's also been enjoying Splatoon 3, Persona 5 Tactica, Yakuza, and more! Finally, Scott weighs in on some of the previous titles alongside Sword Art Online The Last Recollection, too!
Then, in the news, the guys have a LOT to catch up on! Splatoon 3 had a shocking Splatfest result, Super Mario RPG almost had some shocking origins, Tears of the Kingdom is getting some Korok plushies, and more!
Finally, in the main event, the team discusses the way that developers and publishers respond to negativity and what the "proper way" to address such things is. Soapboxes will be stood upon!
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!