The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast

Episode 362 - You're Not My Pal

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!

Episode 361 - Solos, Domination, and Anniversaries, Oh My!

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!

Episode 360 - Golden Guesses

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!!!!

Episode 359 - 8th Annual Nintendo Draft

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!

Episode 358 - 2023 Round-Up

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!

Episode 357 - The Best Of 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!

Episode 356 - The Keighley Strikes Back

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!

Episode 355 - Cold Reception

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!

Episode 354 - Holiday Greetings

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And the team will have some interesting things to discuss, including the upcoming Splatfest in Splatoon 3!

First, the team talks about their latest gaming exploits! Scott has been diving into the gaming sequel of an anime with a REALLY long name and Alan Wake 2! Two very different sides of the gaming spectrum. As for Will, Fall Guys was back in this gaming routine. Fire Emblem Heroes will wrap up its latest story and more! Then, Todd reveals his final thoughts on Star Ocean The Second Story R! Did he like the game? Is it still better than Starfield? You know the answer to that one, I hope.

Then, in the news, Splatoon 3 is getting a new Chill Season, Sakurai gives more details on the Smash Bros character trailers, a new Indie World debuted, Shigeru Miyamoto celebrates a birthday, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the team debate the next Splatoon 3 Splatfest! What do they do to greet other people? Find out here!

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

Episode 353 - Stay Away, Chris Pratt!

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here with an all-new episode where they wage war against Chris Pratt! Oh, and they talk the news as well.

But first, the team discusses their gaming exploits! Todd talks about Star Ocean The Second Story and what he's enjoyed about the title! And yes, it's better than Starfield. As for Will, he's only been lightly touching on certain games, including some more RNG titles and Fall Guys! As for Scott, he's been doing Genshin Impact and Alan Wake 2!

Then, in the news, the team break down the latest financial data about the Nintendo Switch and its games! Additionally, the next Splatfest has been announced for next weekend, the Legend of Zelda is getting a live-action movie, there are even MORE Switch successor rumors, Phil Spencer is STILL losing is, and more!

Finally, in the main event, the crew talk about what they would want from The Legend of Zelda movie to make it "stick the landing." Or is it impossible because of the live-action setting? Find out here!

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