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!

Episode 410 - Are You Happy NOW?!?!

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and it'll be a jam-packed show due to a certain HUGE reveal!

But first, the guys discuss their gaming exploits! Will, naturally, has been playing Splatoon 3, Marvel Heroes, and discusses the new FEH banner! Scott reveals his own experiences in Marvel Rivals and FINALLY gets to talk about Dynasty Warriors Origins! Todd, meanwhile, continues with Metaphor ReFantazio and (lightly) discusses the huge plot twists within!

Then, in the news, the SWITCH 2 HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED!!!! Yeah, that's going to take up much of the news section, but there will also be talks about Shigeru Miyamoto and Masahiro Sakurai, the OG Switch's future (including a potential Direct next month,) and more!

Finally, in the news, the trio breaks down the actual Nintendo Switch 2 reveal and gives their feelings on it and what Nintendo has to do with the April Nintendo Direct to really nail the hype that the console has built up!

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

Episode 409 - What Do You Desire?

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and in a post-draft NEP world, the guys have much to discuss!

First, the team discusses its gaming exploits! Todd has continued his trek into Metaphor ReFantazio, and he has some curious thoughts on what he's seen! As for Scott, he's reviewed an old PSP game that's been brought to modern systems and notes its improvements and flaws. Will continues to enjoy Marvel Rivals while also continuing FEH and more!

Then, in the news, Nintendo Switch 2 continues to get massive info dumps and leaks, and it's driving the team nuts! In brighter news, Punch-Out might not be dead, Xenoblade Chronicles X DE has gotten a new trailer, the Emio crew reveals how easy it was to get the game approved, Pokemon has had some leaks of its own, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the guys break down the upcoming Splatfest and wonder what they would take to truly be happy!

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

Episode 408 - 9th Annual Nintendo Draft

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here for the first show in 2025! Are you ready for a new Nintendo Draft? The guys are chomping at the bit to get some GOOD picks in this year!

First, though, the guys discuss their gaming exploits! Will has been enjoying Marvel Rivals (for the "gameplay,") Fire Emblem Heroes, Goddess Nikkei, and more! As for Scott, he's continuing with Dynasty Warriors Orochi, Infinite Nikkei, and more! Todd, meanwhile, continues to go through Metaphor ReFantazio and has curious thoughts about it.

Then, in the news, there are STILL Nintendo Switch 2 rumors/reports coming in, and we're REALLY tired of it! Seriously, we're over it. After that, the guys talk the future of the Sonic movies, what Suda 51 thought was GOTY in 2024, the teases of Atlus and Square Enix, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the trio enters the 9th annual Nintendo Draft, and their resolution this year is to actually have good picks! Seriously, they're going for broke this time around.

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

Episode 407 - Metaphorically Speaking

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and our hosts hope you all had a great holiday week!

First, though, the trio discusses their gaming exploits! Will talks about his latest luck in Fire Emblem Heroes, Marvel Rivals, and Nikkei! As for Scott, he's also been diving into Marvel Rivals, while also tackling Warriors Orochi, and more! Todd has finally started Metaphor ReFantazio and is willing to admit a key detail about himself!

Then, in the news, Sonic The Hedgehog 3 dominated the US box office, and there are plenty of talking points about it and what's coming in the future! Also, Shigeru Miyamoto has some more lost interviews found, showing his insights on certain Mario titles; Splatoon 3 announced the first Splatfest of 2025, the Switch 2 continues to get more rumors and reports, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the guys look back at 2024 and talk about their Nintendo games of the year, and reveal the winner of the 2024 Nintendo Draft!

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

Episode 406 - Live and Learn

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is back after its brief hiatus (curse you, Geoff Keighley!!!!) With two weeks worth of stuff to talk about, things will get interesting...and weird!

First, the team discusses their gaming exploits! Todd has finally finished Mario & Luigi Brothership! What did he think of the game, though? As for Scott, he's been playing a plethora of titles as always, including some REALLY weird Japanese titles. You've been warned! Will, meanwhile, has been playing Marvel Rivals, FEH, and more!

In the news, The Game Awards took the host's time last week, and they have many thoughts about the event, both for better and for worse! Also, Sonic 3 is almost out and the 4th movie has been confirmed! Furthermore, Pokemon TCG Pocket continues to get massive amounts of downloads, Hideki Kamiya is back and has PLENTY to say, and there have been MANY Nintendo Switch 2 rumors and "reports!"

Finally, in the main event, the "Switch Year In Review" has arrived once again, and the hosts dive into their experiences throughout the year! You must hear how Will's year breakdown. It will astound.

Episode 405 - A December To Remember?

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast has returned from its brief hiatus! We hope you enjoyed the Thanksgiving break, because there's a lot to cover!

First, the guys break down their gaming exploits for the last two weeks! Todd has been enjoying Mario & Luigi Brothership and sees why it's so enjoyable to so many. As for Scott, he's been playing a litany of titles, including Dragon Age The Veilguard, Infinity Nikkei, Delta Force, Monster Prom and more! Will, meanwhile, has been doing Overwatch 2, Metaphor Refantazio, Trial of the Dragon and more!

Then, in the news, the guys have much to go over, including the sales of Dragon Quest III's remake, the unique sales record of Super Smash Bros Ultimate, the upcoming arrival of Sonic 3, the return of Pokemon TV, Miyamoto's shocking reveal of Ocarina of Time's most annoying mechanic, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the guys look at the holidays to see what Nintendo-themed items you should get fellow Nintendo fans for the holidays!

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

Episode 404 - Error, DLC Not Found

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and with the trio being off next week for Thanksgiving, the team will try to get as much in as possible!

First, the team trio discusses their gaming exploits! Todd has finally gotten his hands on Mario & Luigi Brothership and dishes out his first impressions of it! As for Will, he's been celebrating a certain victory on the Nikkei front, while also fawning full force over the Nier Automata DLC in Stellar Blade! Scott also has enjoyed Brothership, while also trying out Toho Spell Carnival, Dragon Age The Veilguard and Dynasty Warriors Origins!

Then, in the news, Dragon Quest has done massive sales in Japan, and a certain "prophecy" that a host predicted might be coming true! Additionally, Death Battle has crushed it with Bowser vs. Eggman, the Backyard Sports series is coming back, The Game Awards are controversial once again, and so much more!

Finally, with Thanksgiving next week, the guys give thanks for certain things Nintendo has blessed them with in 2024. Why not give thanks, right?

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