Episodes
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Episode 336 - I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream...
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
It's time for another episode of the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast! And the crew will dive deep into games, news, and ice cream!
But first, the team talks about their gaming exploits! Faith has been playing The Sims and GTA V, but things haven't gone the way she wanted! Scott continues to play weirdly titled games...because he keeps getting sent them! Will has been doing Omega Strikers, Splatoon 3, and Tears of the Kingdom!
Then, in the news, the FTC is behind Nintendo (and apparently Microsoft), we honor the late Mr. Iwata, Pikmin 4 is next week, the Switch successor is NOT coming out soon, and more!
Finally, in the main event, the team dives into the next Splatfest topic and debates the best ice cream flavor!
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Episode 335 - Powerful Deaths
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! We apologize for the absence last week, but we promise it was for a good reason, and we'll make it up to you here!
First, the team talk about their latest gaming exploits! Todd discusses Ghost Trick Dead Detective, XC3's Future Redeemed DLC, Mass Effect 3, and Persona 4 Golden! Will meanwhile has dived into the Pikmin 4 demo and has an in-depth breakdown for you! Scott, meanwhile, has continued with Trails and has even finished Final Fantasy XVI! Finally, Faith talks Redfall...because she's one of the few people to actually finish it!
Then, in the news, the team discusses how F-Zero and Banjo-Kazooie are being viewed by their publishers! They also discuss Pokemon in its many forms, how Daddy Sakurai wants to bring back Kid Icarus Uprising, Xbox continues to make itself look stupid, and Ed Boon wants Mortal Kombat characters in Super Smash Bros!
Finally, in the spirit of Ed Boon's wish, the team gets violent and talk about what would happen if Nintendo characters used Fatalities!
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Episode 334 - Direct-Ing Opinions
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And the crew is going to be busier than usual because there's a new Nintendo Direct to talk about!!!!
The whole episode will be dedicated to the Direct and breaking down all the big announcements that came down the pipeline! What were the big announcements? Did the team like everything they were shown?
They'll break down the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC trailer, the Super Mario RPG remake announcement, alongside Pikmin 4, WarioWare: Move It, and Super Mario Bros Wonder!
After they break it all down, they'll give their grades for the Direct! Was it a good Nintendo Direct? Was it worse than it should've been? Is there hope for the future of the Switch? You might be surprised by what they say!
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Episode 333 - Justified Remake
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here and is ready to continue the summertime fun with Nintendo and beyond!
First up, the team talks about their latest gaming exploits! Todd has finally finished Tears of the Kingdom! Did he enjoy the ending? Does he still like the game overall? Find out! Then, Faith talks about spending LOTS of money in Dreamlight Valley...she'll never learn. Will continued his egg-cellence in Splatoon 3, and he's progressing through TOTK too! Finally, Scott dives into the FFXVI demo, Trials of Cold Steel, and more!
Then, in the news! The team talk about the new Triangle Strategy chapter, Persona only coming in certain ways to the Switch, Ace Attorney getting its second trilogy in HD! Add to that, more teases for Rayman in Sparks of Hope, Illumination debunks certain rumors about Mario sequels and more!
Finally, in the main event, the team talks about handheld Nintendo titles that deserve a full-on remake! What games will they pick? Tune in and find out!
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Episode 332 - Direct-ly Into Summer
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And the team is back in full force to talk Summer Game Fest, potential Nintendo Directs, and beyond!
But first! The team talk about their latest gaming exploits! Faith is back to talk about Disney Dreamlight Valley and how she's a home designer. Then, Scott talks the Cold Steel series, while Todd talks more about Tears of the Kingdom, and Will finishes up with talk of Splatoon 3, FEH, and more!
Then, in the news, Summer Game Fest came and went and there were interesting reveals, including a new Sonic game! Add to that, Pikmin 4 gets a story trailer, Octopath Traveler 2 crosses 1 million, Everybody 1-2 Switch is...a game, and more!
Finally, in the main event, with rumors about a Nintendo Direct dropping soon, what do the team honestly think they'll get from one? Listen in to hear their thoughts!
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Episode 331 -Give Me What I Want!
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And with a look at the present and future of the Nintendo Switch, things are going to get interesting!
First, the guys talk about their latest gaming exploits! Scott talks about the "unique" turn-based RPG Loop 8 and how if you don't date a 10-year-old...she dies. As for Will, he's been enjoying the new Sizzle Season in Season 3 and getting lots of fist bumps, as well as enjoying Tears of the Kingdom! Finally, Todd talks about his TOTK review and why he scored the game how he did and what he's looking forward to now that he's free to play at his leisure!
Then, in the news, Splatoon 3 gets new content, Monster Hunter Rise teases it's LAST new content, Nintendo cracks down on certain things and regions, Sonic's co-creator is going to jail, and more!
Finally, in the main event, the team talks about the next console Nintendo may put out! What do they want from it? What from the Switch should The Big N keep? What needs to change? Tune it to find out!
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!
Thursday May 25, 2023
Episode 330 - Ink’s Better Than Foam
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And they're going back to the regular format to discuss all the latest news from the week!
First up, the team talk about their latest efforts in Tears of the Kingdom! Has Faith gotten off the tutorial island? Has Todd gotten through the main four temples? How many hours has Will played in this game? Oh, and are they still enjoying it? They tell all!
Then, in the news, Tears of the Kingdom could've been done in 2022, so why wasn't it released? Also, the true origins of Bayonetta Origins, Sakurai reveals the origins of Super Smash Bros Brawl, Pokemon Home may or may not be getting an update, and more!
Finally, in the main event, the team discusses the polish of TOTK and why other developers need to learn from Nintendo's example with their big games!
Thursday May 18, 2023
Episode 329 - So You REALLY Hate Koroks, Huh?
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And the team will go all out to talk about their various experiences in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom!
They start by talking about the beginnings of the game. Did they like the story-first approach? What did they think of the arrival of Ganondorf and how he set the tone for the game? What did they think of the tutorial island for the title?
Then, once they got to Hyrule, what did they think of their new version of the realm? Did they enjoy looking above and below for new things to do, and did they like what they found? What did they think of the redone shrines and how the temples are handled?
Finally, what do they think of the game overall? Is the game better than Breath of the Wild?
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!
Thursday May 11, 2023
Episode 328 - Dawn Of A New Day
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And with a new game about to drop in their laps, the team talk about the hype one last time before they dive in!
But first! The team talks about their gaming exploits! Todd has finished Jedi Survivor! Did he think it was better than Jedi Fallen Order? Find out! Then, Scott talks Fairy Fencer F and his inability to play other games due to "after-hours" work. Then, Will reveals his latest adventures in Omega Strikers, Fall Guys, and more! Finally, Faith talks GTA, Disney Dreamlight Valley, and other things she's had time to dabble in.
Then, in the news! Tears of the Kingdom has gotten in-depth interviews with the dev team and near-perfect reviews! Does this help excite the team about the title? Then, the Switch has gotten its latest sales numbers and there's much to discuss! Add to that, Splatoon 3 is feeling the POWER!!!!!!! ...Breath of the Wild gets a new honor, and more!
Finally, the team talk about their favorite games and see if Metacritic agreed with their praise!
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!
Thursday May 04, 2023
Episode 327 - May The Tri-Force Be With You!
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here! And with a returning co-host, and a big game on the horizon, the team will have their handles full debating and discussing all that's about to happen!
First, the team goes straight into Settle It In Splat to discuss the Tri-Force-themed Splatfest! Will Todd's display of power win? Will Faith's wisdom overcome all odds? Or will Scott and Will's courage shine through? Tune in to find out!
Then, the team talks about their gaming exploits! Todd discusses Star Wars Jedi Survivor and his thoughts on the game so far! Will talks about Omega Strikers and his time in Xenoblade Chronicles 3! Finally, Scott tries yet another gacha game, will he ever learn?
Finally, in the main event, Tears of the Kingdom is only a week away! What do the team hope to see, feel, etc., in the game? What advancements from Breath of the Wild do they want to see? You might be surprised by what they say!
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!