Host Chris Slate is joined by Nintendo of America's Kirk Scott and Vince Chon from the Publisher and Developer Relations team, plus Camille Van Duyn from Strategic Communications to discuss recent game announcements and some of the biggest titles coming this fall to the Nintendo Switch system. The group also responds to listener comments about the Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online lineup, takes the Warp Zone quiz and more.

			01:08 – Recent Game Announcements

			24:15 – Pros' Picks

			31:36 – Warp Zone Quiz

			35:31 – Player's Pulse

			45:01 – Fall Game Guide

			Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Fall Game Guide 2018

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The day has finally come: the Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom game is here! Chris is joined by Ethan from Nintendo Treehouse and two other big Legend of Zelda series fans from Nintendo of America, Jayson from the Communications team and Anthony from the social media team. Together, they have a spoiler-free discussion about their experiences with the game so far and what players can look forward to, with plenty of fun and creative tips for players to try.



00:30 – Intro

02:13 – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

57:47 – Farewell



Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE 10+ by the ESRB.



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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Special Episode!

From Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe and Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Pikmin 4 and beyond, 2023 is shaping up to be something special! Chris and guests Jayson and Anthony from Nintendo of America discuss their most anticipated titles and DLC in this special episode.



00:30 – Intro

01:59 – Xenoblade Chronicles Expansion Pass Vol. 3

04:28 – Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe

06:36 – OCTOPATH TRAVELER II

09:49 – Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon

12:37 – Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp

15:52 – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

21:56 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass Wave 4

24:10 – Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass paid DLC

28:12 – Pikmin 4

31:12 – Sea of Stars

35:08 – Samba de Amigo: Party Central



Games discussed have been rated RATING PENDING to MATURE 17+ by the ESRB.



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Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.



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Nintendo Switch 2023 Preview Special!

As the credits begin to roll on 2022, the team takes a last look back by revealing the games YOU picked in our Nintendo Power Podcast Fan-Favorite Games of 2022 poll! The nominees include games for every kind of Nintendo Switch™ player, from intense action to rad revivals, spiffy indies and more, all leading to the 2022 Players’ Game of the Year. So, join Chris and guests Anthony and Brad from the social team at Nintendo of America for fun debates and great game recommendations in this special year-end episode.



01:54 – Merry Multiplayer

04:59 – Intense Action

07:56 – Spiffy Indie

12:09 – Great Graphics

14:42 – Super Soundtrack

17:45 – Sooo Relaxing

20:43 – What a Story!

24:53 – Tough Challenge

29:51 – Rad Revival

33:06 – Players’ Game of the Year



Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.



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Nintendo Switch Fan-Favorite Games of 2022 Special!

Choose your own path in an open world? Multiplayer* exploration? Sandwich making?! The newest chapters in the Pokémon™ RPG series are full of surprises, and we’ve gathered a great group to gab about them: Carolyn from Nintendo Treehouse, Ari from The Pokémon Company International and Jayson from the Communications team at Nintendo of America. Plus, the team packs in the usual Nintendo Switch™ game recommendations, fun fan polls, classic-gaming quiz questions and more.



00:49 – Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet

26:45 – Player’s Pulse Polls

31:34 – Game Club: TUNIC

36:07 – Game Club: Shovel Knight Dig

42:37 – Warp Zone Quiz

48:12 – Game Forecast



Ending music is from the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.



Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE 17+ by the ESRB.



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Exploring the Open World of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet!

The Fall season is in full swing, and with it comes a cornucopia of cool new games for the Nintendo Switch™ system! Chris and guests Anthony and Michael from the social team at Nintendo of America ponder ten of their personal top pics for Fall, including the Bayonetta™ 3, Sonic Frontiers, Overwatch 2, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Pokémon™ Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, among many more! Then Bill Trinen from Nintendo Treehouse and Dr. Alan Bunney from Panda Global join the fun with updates on the big Panda Cup Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate and Super Smash Bros.™ Melee tournament circuit, to share updates as the series sprints toward its big finale in December! Plus, the team packs in all the usual quiz questions, fun polls and Nintendo Switch game recommendations.



00:58 – Fall Game Guide

33:58 – Player’s Pulse Polls

37:37 – Game Club: Garden Story

39:32 – Game Club: Cursed to Golf

41:44 – Game Club: Splatoon 3

47:45 – Warp Zone Quiz

51:09 – Game Forecast

54:45 – Panda Cup



Ending music is from the Merry Mountain course found in Wave 3 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass.



Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE 17+ by the ESRB.



Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features and access to Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online library of games. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Persistent Internet, compatible smartphone and Nintendo Account age 13+ required to access some online features on the app, including voice chat. Data charges may apply. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required to access Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online collection of games. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online



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Fall Game Guide 2018

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