Nintendo Voice Chat

Nintendo Voice Chat episodes:

• 04.12.2024

  Is Game Preservation In Danger? - NVC 706

  The 3DS and Wii U servers are done, and it prompted us to ask if the preservation of video games as a medium is in danger as we move toward an all-digital future. Plus we give our picks for the...

  
• 04.05.2024

  The End of the Wii U and 3DS Era Is Official - NVC 705

  The 3DS and Wii U online servers shut down next week, which marks the official end of Nintendo’s last generation of hardware. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Kat Bailey as they highlight some of the best games from the...

  
• 03.29.2024

  The Three Absolute Must-Play Nintendo Switch Games - NVC 704

  The crew has assembled, mostly, and returned from PAX and GDC to talk about the three all-time must-play games on the Nintendo Switch. It's going to be a recurring segment, and you'll be able to help determine the definitive list...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Princess Peach: Showtime Review Discussion & Mario Maker's Hardest Level - NVC 703

  It’s Showtime! Princess Peach’s first solo outing in nearly two decades is upon us, but is it any good? Join Logan Plant and Peer Schneider as Logan breaks down his review of Nintendo’s newest Switch game. Then, Super Mario Maker...

  
• 03.15.2024

  A Very Mario Episode of NVC - NVC 702

  Hey again Super Ninfriendos, welcome to a Mario-packed episode of Nintendo Voice Chat. Mario Day is behind us but the future looks bright for everyone's favorite fictional Italian plumber-man, with new LEGO sets, release date announcements and the sequel to...

  
• 03.08.2024

  Nintendo Lawyers Kill a Popular Switch Emulator - NVC 701

  This week, we're breaking down a major lawsuit that's been the talk of the gaming community. Nintendo has settled a lawsuit for $2.4 million against Tropic Haze over the Yuzu Emulator, which used third-party tools to crack Switch encryption, a...

  
• 02.28.2024

  NVC 700: Pokemon Presents NVC Special Episode

  The Pokemon Company has an "exciting" announcement to share for Pokemom Day 2024. In a short teaser on their Twitter page, the Pokemon Company gave us a quick look at the date and time alongside some very familiar music. Learn more...

  
• 02.21.2024

  The Latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Reveals - NVC 699

  Join the NVC crew as we talk about some of the best (and just okay) game reveals at Nintendo's February 2024 Partner Showcase. With everything from awesome Xbox Studios games like Pentiment making its way to Switch along with Shin...

  
• 02.15.2024

  NVC 698: The Smash Amiibo Line Is Now Complete. What Now?

  Hello Ninfriendos, and welcome to the very best Nintendo podcast of them all, Nintendo Voice Chat. This week it's another triple threat, with Logan Plant, Peer Schneider and Seth Macy discussing the completion of the Nintendo Smash Bros. amiibo line,...

  
• 02.09.2024

  The Microsoft Games We Want to Play on Switch - NVC 697

  Is there a future where we're playing our favorite Xbox franchises on Nintendo Switch? Well, sure, if you subscribe to the idea of multiverses, but if that's the case then anything is possible. This week we talk about Xbox franchises...

  
• 02.02.2024

  The Wii and DS Games We Want to See Remade for Switch - NVC 696

  Wow, what an exciting and truly incredible Nintendo podcast we have for you this week. Are you, like us, wishing you could relive your youth without the need of a time-machine or sorcery? Well, if that's so, you're going to...

  
• 01.26.2024

  Is Palworld Doing 3D Pokemon Better Than 3D Pokemon? - NVC 695

  Join us in episode 695 of NVC as we delve into the hot debate sparked by Palworld – a game that's turning heads and raising questions about the future of 3D Pokémon games. In this exciting episode, Peer and Logan...

  
• 01.18.2024

  The Most Exciting Switch 3rd Party Games of 2024 - NVC 694

  Well hello there, and welcome to another fantastic episode of the best Nintendo podcast on the planet, Nintendo Voice Chat. We're looking forward this week with a blast from the past: former NVC regular and legend Zach Ryan joins us...

  
• 01.12.2024

  Beware of Fake Switch 2 Leaks: Four Nintendo Rumors that Never Came True - NVC 693

  As we wait for Nintendo to say anything about its next generation hardware plans, it’s important to not believe everything you see on the internet. This week, join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Brian Altano, and Kat Bailey as they reflect...

  
• 01.05.2024

  Is 2024 the Year of the Nintendo Switch Successor? - NVC 692

  It's a new year, and that means a whole lot for Nintendo. Well, at least potentially. Analysts are predicting we're going to get the Nintendo Switch follow-up this year, which, yeah everyone thinks that. But what will it mean? What...

  
• 12.21.2023

  The Nintendo Voice Chat Holiday Special - NVC 691

  Tis the season for the Nintendo Voice Chat Crew to gift us all with yet another NVC Holiday Special! This week we talk about the coziest games of 2023. What are the best Nintendo games to play during the holidays?...

  
• 12.15.2023

  The Best Nintendo Game of 2023 Goes To... - NVC 690

  Join the NVC crew as we unveil our much-awaited Nintendo Game of the Year for 2023! Dive into a celebration of Nintendo's finest with our latest video, where each member of the team shares their personal favorites. We cover a...

  
• 12.09.2023

  What Will Nintendo's 2024 Look Like After The Game Awards? - NVC 689

  What's happening, Ninfriendos? What a busy week in the world of video games: GTA6 trailer dropped and the Game Awards are a thing that also happened. But GTA6 sure isn't coming to Nintendo Switch, which is fine because we have...

  
• 12.01.2023

  Nintendo's Biggest 2023 Disappointments and Surprises - NVC 688

  Hey, Super Ninfriendos! In this week's episode, Seth & the NVC crew unpack all the year's biggest surprises and disappointments coming from Nintendo. With everything from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, to even more Tears of the Kingdom talk, and even...

  
• 11.17.2023

  Does Super Mario RPG Hold Up 27 Years Later? - NVC 687

  Before the NVC crew gets full of turkey and pumpkin pie for the holidays, we wanted to give thanks to Super Mario RPG being everything we hoped it would be. We also take a look back at Nintendo's 2023 and...

  
• 11.09.2023

  Live-Action Zelda Movie Predictions [and Concerns] - NVC 686

  Nintendo announced its going to make a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie and we're all… well, it's hard to know how to feel. Sure, the Super Mario Bros. movie was a huge success, but can Nintendo replicate it when...

  
• 11.02.2023

  1000% More Donkey Kong Than Any Other Show - NVC 685

  What an incredible show we have for you this week. All of IGN and all of Kinda Funny are teaming up for a big charity stream, and to get the competitive spirits flowing, we've invited the most excellent Tim Gettys...

  
• 10.27.2023

  The Only 3D Mario Game Tier-List Episode You'll Ever Need - NVC 684

  In this week's episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, the crew puts together the definitive, one and only acceptable tier list of the 3D Mario games from 64 up to Odyssey.  00:03:18 Previously on NVC... 00:04:12 Super Mario 64 00:09:03 Super Mario Sunshine 00:15:07 Super...

  
• 10.19.2023

  Did Super Mario Bros. Wonder Live Up to Our Expectations? [It's Real Good!] - NVC 683

  We are joined by Ryan McCaffrey to talk about Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a game he not only reviewed, but enjoyed immensely. We also argue about which is the superior Mario format: 2D or 3D. Which one comes out on...

  
• 10.12.2023

  We Definitively Rank Every Mainline 2D Mario Game - NVC 682

  With the release of Super Mario Wonder fast approaching, we sat down to decide, once and for all, the tiered rankings of every mainline 2D Mario game. Join The People's Champion Reb Valentine, Industry Legend Kat Bailey, Podcast Mainstay Jada...

  
• 10.05.2023

  The Definitive 'Don't Miss' Nintendo Switch Games - NVC 681

  What are the games on Switch you absolutely need to play? Beyond the obvious ones, I mean. Well, we've assembled a crack team of Switch game recommenders to tell you about some of the best Switch games you may have...

  
• 09.28.2023

  Let's Remember the Nintendo 64 - NVC 680

  This week we take a trip down memory lane to talk about everyone's favorite 64-bit Nintendo console, the Nintendo 64. Originally launched September 26, 1996, we reminisce about our own experiences and hear from listeners. On top of that, "The...

  
• 09.25.2023

  Mortal Kombat on Switch Is... Exactly What You'd Expect - NVC 679

  With bad graphics, weird glitches, and a $70 price tag, the Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 has the internet abuzz right now with memes and a sense of bafflement. But there's more this week than just the disappointment...

  
• 09.14.2023

  The September Nintendo Direct's Biggest Reveals - NVC 678

  The Nintendo Direct had TONS of great new reveals to get excited about, and Brian Altano, Seth Macy, Reb Valentine, and Peer Schneider are here to talk about them all! With everything from F-Zero 99, to Paper Mario: The Thousand...

  
• 09.07.2023

  No DLC for Tears of the Kingdom? Afraid So - NVC 677

  Wow, Nintendo had a week, huh? We learned the Tears of the Kingdom crew won't be putting out DLC, but are instead moving on to a whole new game. That kind of rules but also sucks. And it wouldn't be...

  
• 08.31.2023

  A Super Mario Bros. Wonder & Sea of Stars Double Feature! - NVC 676

  In this very special episode of NVC, not only are we having a Q&A with Ryan McCaffrey about the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Preview he had a chance to attend, but we also hang out with Sabotage Studio founder Thierry...

  
• 08.24.2023

  Charles Martinet Hangs Up the Red Hat - NVC 675

  Everyone's at Gamescom except us and, apparently, Nintendo, so Rebekah, Kat, Brendan, and Travis are holding down the fort talking about Charles Martinet's retirement as the voice of Mario and how Mario Wonder will handle the change, Metal Gear Solid...

  
• 08.17.2023

  What Can We Expect from Nintendo at gamescom & Nintendo Live? - NVC 674

  A large portion of IGN is en route to Germany this week for gamescom, but a very small portion of IGN is here to record this week's NVC where we look forward to two major events for Nintendo: gamescom, starting...

  
• 08.10.2023

  Red Dead Redemption Comes to Switch… and Pokemon News - NVC 673

  Welcome to the rootinest, tootinest podcast in the West, Nintendo Voice Chat! This week we talk about Red Ded Redemption coming to Switch. Is $50 too much to ask for a game that originally came out in 2010? Plus there...

  
• 08.03.2023

  Let's Talk About Nintendo Switch 2 (Again) - NVC 672

  00:00:46 New next-gen Switch rumors are heating up 00:16:24 More features we want to see on the next Switch 00:36:10 You can choose the next IGN Icon 00:38:26 Let's talk numbers 00:49:13 What's next for Super Smash Bros.? 00:57:04 Bet you can't guess what the...

  
• 07.27.2023

  We Probably Won't See a Pikmin 5 - NVC 671

  00:00:08 Intro 00:01:12 Let's talk Pikmin 4 00:25:27 Travis tricks his friends into playing Everybody 1-2 Switch 00:40:11 Rebekah gets the Mother (Earthbound) hype 01:06:44 Question Block 01:17:22 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  
• 07.20.2023

  NVC's Official Unofficial Nintendo Franchise Tier List - NVC Bonus

  We're busy for SDCC this week but we put together the full Nintendo Franchise Tier list for you to enjoy! We officially unofficially ranked every major, and even minor, Nintendo franchise into one neat and tidy tier list that is...

  
• 07.16.2023

  Looking Back, and Forward, on Nintendo's 2023 - NVC 670

  From the highly anticipated Mario Movie to the thrilling Mario Theme Park, Nintendo has been making waves. We'll explore the best games released this year, including Metroid Prime Remastered, Fire Emblem Engage, Advance Wars, and Theatrythm. Join us as we...

  
• 07.06.2023

  The Tears of the Kingdom Spoilercast Finale - NVC 669

  Get ready for an epic finale! It's time for the last episode of Talk of the Kingdom, a special Nintendo Voice Chat miniseries dedicated to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Join host Brian Altano, Peer Schneider, and...

  
• 06.30.2023

  Walking Through Pikmin Memory Lane - NVC 668

  Get ready, Nintendo fans, because we're about to dive deep into the world of Pikmin! Pikmin 4 is dropping on July 21st and there's a brand new demo out now. You can power through it in a couple of hours...

  
• 06.21.2023

  Nintendo Direct Summer 2023: Our Favorite Reveals - NVC 667

  Nintendo's June 2023 Direct was a wild ride! In this episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, Brian Altano, Miranda Sanchez, Peer Schneider and Jada Griffin break down all of the biggest new reveals, updates, and trailers of some of our favorite...

  
• 06.15.2023

  Tears of the Kingdom: Horses, Treasure Hunters, and the Road to DLC - NVC 666

  Ever wondered about Ganon's mysterious horse or how to upgrade your trusty steed? Curious about creatures that are 'horses in disguise' like bears and moose? We've got the lowdown! Join us for a fun chat about our recent adventures and...

  
• 06.08.2023

  Tears of the Kingdom: Link's Home, Secrets of The Depths & What's Next - NVC 665

  Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series!  This...

  
• 06.01.2023

  Hyrule's Hidden Layers: Laughs, Challenges, and Style in Tears of the Kingdom - NVC 664

  Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series!...

  
• 05.25.2023

  Are You Cheating in Tears of the Kingdom? - NVC 663

  The NVC crew is back with another deep dive into the stunning and vast world of Hyrule with Talk of the Kingdom, our Zelda-focused miniseries where we talk, well, nothing but Tears of the Kingdom. This week we want to...

  
• 05.18.2023

  Tears of the Kingdom: The Sidequests You Cannot Miss - NVC 662

  Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series!...

  
• 05.12.2023

  Tears of the Kingdom Review Discussion (Spoiler Free!) - NVC 661

  Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series!  The...

  
• 05.04.2023

  Tears of the Kingdom: Breaking Down the Craziest Fan Theories - NVC 660

  Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series!...

  
• 04.27.2023

  We Played Tears of the Kingdom and Oh My God - NVC 659

  Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series!...

  
• 04.20.2023

  The Best Games to Play Before Tears of the Kingdom - NVC 658

  With the impending release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the horizon, Sam Claiborn, Jada Griffin, and Nick Limon join Seth in a discussion about the best games they're playing before Tears of the Kingdom takes...