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Friend Code episodes:

• 06.02.2022

  Nintendo Summer Direct 2022 Expectations

  Brad and Damiani dive into our Patron questions about the highly anticipated, but still yet-to-be announced Nintendo Summer Direct.

  
• 05.18.2022

  Can Nintendo Achieve a Smooth Transition?

  Nintendo CEO Shuntaro Furukawa expresses his desire to ensure a smooth transition from the Switch to its eventually successor in a recent Q&A session with inventors. We discuss how Nintendo can achieve this and avoid a repeat of the Wii...

  
• 05.04.2022

  Thanks for Playing, Brandon Jones

  We say farewell to Brandon Jones as he regales us with tales of his early days with Nintendo, as well as his thoughts on the upcoming Mario movie from Illumination.

  
• 04.20.2022

  Xenoblade 3 Arrives Early!

  Simmons and Damiani originally talk about video game adaptations in the wake of the Streets of Rage movie announcement before diving into the NSO Game Boy Advance leak, but Nintendo dropped a bombshell today with a massive Xenoblade Chronicles 3...

  
• 04.06.2022

  Breath of the Wild Sequel Delayed!

  Special guest RogersBase joins Brad and Damiani to regale them with his tales of adventure in Final Fantasy XIV before the trio dig into the recent announcement of Breath of the Wild 2's delay to spring 2023.

  
• 03.12.2022

  Kirby and the Forgotten Land Impressions

  Damiani and Simmons dive into the recent Kirby and the Forgotten Land demo and share their enthusiasm and optimism for the game's upcoming release.

  
• 02.23.2022

  Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Definitive Discussion

  Special guest Matt Simmons of YoVideoGames joins the panel for a deep dive into all things related to the recent announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

  
• 02.09.2022

  Pokémon Legends Arceus Impressions

  Special guests Rebecca Stone and ChronoKatie share their impressions of the recently released Pokémon Legends Arceus and what impact the game may have on future installments.

  
• 01.26.2022

  Should Nintendo Buy Sega?

  Matt Simmons of YoVideoGames is back again with Damiani to discuss how the recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft could impact Nintendo's business strategy in the coming years.

  
• 01.12.2022

  Nintendo 2022 Expectations

  Damiani, Bloodworth and Jakejames Lugo gather to dive into what could be the biggest year for Nintendo since the Switch's launch back in 2017, with heavy hitters such as Breath of the Wild's sequel, Splatoon 3, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Bayonetta...

  
• 12.29.2021

  Nintendo 2021 Year in Review

  Brad, Huber, and Damiani look back at Nintendo's 2021 offerings and highlight some of the best and the worst moments.

  
• 12.15.2021

  Nintendo a No Show at The Game Awards

  Daan Koopman and Stealth swing by to share their insights into the recent no show from Nintendo at The Game Awards 2021, as well as the reception to the recent release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

  
• 11.17.2021

  What's Next for Mario Kart?

  Special guests Jakejames Lugo and Ash Paulsen join Damiani as they attempt to tackle the topic of what's next for the Mario Kart series after the phenomenal success of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

  
• 11.06.2021

  Smash Without Sakurai?

  Matt Simmons of YoVideoGames sits with Damiani as they delve into the recent shortcomings of Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack, as well as debate whether Smash Bros. could continue without Sakurai.

  
• 10.20.2021

  Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Overpriced?

  Jones and acclaimed multimedia entertainment journalist Sofia Hariz drop in the share their enthusiasm over the upcoming Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 update and Happy Home Paradise DLC before debating the value of the recently announced price for the Nintendo...

  
• 10.06.2021

  Dreams Do Come True

  Brad and Damiani gush over the final Smash character reveal, Sora from Kingdom Hearts!

  
• 09.25.2021

  Chris Pratt is Your New Mario

  Matt Simmons of YoVideoGames joins Damiani as they dive into all the big announcements from this week's Nintendo Direct.

  
• 09.08.2021

  Remember the Nintendo VHS Tapes from the 90s?

  Blood and Damiani take a stroll down memory lane and reminisce about the Nintendo VHS promo tapes from the 1990s and their legacy.

  
• 08.11.2021

  Huber Finally Plays Fire Emblem

  Damiani chats up Huber about his early impressions of Fire Emblem: Three Houses!

  
• 07.28.2021

  Does Skyward Sword Soar or Stall?

  Brad sits down with Damiani to discuss their impressions of Skyward Sword HD so far, including how they think the game holds up, do they like the new changes, and will its legacy have any impact on future installments?

  
• 07.14.2021

  New Switch OLED Reveal

  Nintendo reveals the Switch OLED model, but it's not quite the Switch Pro. So what exactly happened? Special guest Matt Simmons of YoVideoGames joins the panel as we share our insight into the situation behind the Switch Pro rumors and...

  
• 07.01.2021

  What's Wrong with Mario Golf: Super Rush?

  Huber and Damiani dig into the issue of Nintendo's lack of content in recent releases like Mario Golf: Super Rush, special guest JakeJames Lugo drops by to share their passion for Kazuya in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and finally Huber...

  
• 06.17.2021

  Nintendo E3 2021 Impressions

  Blood, Brad, and Damiani go over all the big announcements from Nintendo's E3 2021 Direct and Tree House Live presentations, including Breath of the Wild's sequel, Metroid Dread, and more.

  
• 06.02.2021

  Nintendo E3 2021 Expectations

  We're (hopefully) two weeks away from Nintendo's E3 2021 presentation, which means its time for our final speculation before the big event. Huber, Isla, and Matt Simmons of YoVideoGames each sit down with Damiani to share what they each hope...

  
• 05.19.2021

  New Donkey Kong from the Mario Odyssey Team?

  Brad and Damiani share their hopes for the rumored new Donkey Kong game, discuss any concerns they have with the upcoming Breath of the Wild Sequel, and decide whether they'd want a new Star Wars or Mario themed Musou. Jones...

  
• 05.05.2021

  New Pokémon Snap Impressions

  On this week's episode, we share our initial impressions of New Pokémon Snap, discuss Super Mario Party finally getting full online support, marvel at Monster Hunter Rise's 6 million copies sold, get excited about The Great Ace Attorney's localization announcement,...

  
• 04.21.2021

  Indie World Showcase April 2021

  Damiani and Huber are joined by special guest Godswill Ugwa Jr. to share their highlights from the recent Indie World Showcase as well as guess the meaning behind the Nintendo Switch featured on Phil Spencer's shelf.

  
• 04.07.2021

  What If We Ran Nintendo?

  Special guests Shesez of BoundaryBreak and Kyle Hilliard of MinnMax join Damiani to see if they're cut out to be in charge of running Nintendo as CEO.

  
• 03.24.2021

  Will Smash Ever Return to EVO?

  Special guests Simmons of YoVideoGames and JakeJames Lugo join the panel to discuss the implications of the Switch Pro on future releases, what marquee titles Nintendo has in store for the 2nd half of 2021, and what fate awaits Super...

  
• 03.05.2021

  Pokémon of the Wild

  Special guests including Rogersbase join Damiani to discuss the big announcements from the recent Pokémon Direct including Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends Arceus.

  
• 02.23.2021

  Celebrating 35 Years of Zelda

  Special guests Rebecca Stone and Ash Paulsen join the Friend Code panel this week to share their favorite memories from The Legend of Zelda series as we approach the series' 35th anniversary.

  
• 02.05.2021

  Netflix Live-Action Zelda Show Cancelled?

  Brad and Huber join Damiani to discuss the report of Netflix cancelling a live-action Zelda show, go over some of the highlights from the recent quarterly Nintendo financial report, and revisit Resident Evil 4.

  
• 01.22.2021

  New Pokémon Snap + Bowser's Fury Reactions

  Ian, Ben, and Damiani chat about the Monster Hunter Rise Demo and dive into the new details of the recent trailers for New Pokémon Snap and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury.

  
• 01.08.2021

  Nintendo 2021 Predictions

  Brad, Huber, and Damiani field questions from out Patrons regarding what games we may or may not see in 2021.

  
• 12.25.2020

  Smash Ultimate Sephiroth Impressions

  Brad and Damiani talk about the recent addition of Sephiroth to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Miyamoto's tour of Super Nintendo World, and answer a few Patron questions.

  
• 12.11.2020

  Nintendo 2020 Year in Review

  Ian, Blood, and Damiani look back at the major Nintendo related events and releases from 2020 and reflect on the impact each had on the industry.

  
• 11.28.2020

  Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Final Impressions

  Special guests Daan Koopman and Stealth join Damiani to share their final impressions of the recently released Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.

  
• 11.13.2020

  Pikmin 3 Deluxe Final Impressions

  Special guests Rogersbase and Shesez join the panel for an in-depth chat about all things Pikmin, including the recent Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Switch, how well the previous entries have aged, and what's up with the next installment in the...

  
• 10.30.2020

  Is the Nintendo Vault Here to Stay?

  Ian and Blood are back again! Ian shares their impressions of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, and we debate whether Nintendo is going to the Disney route by vaulting games after a limited release.

  
• 10.16.2020

  Animal Crossing Halloween Event 2020

  Ian, Blood, and Damiani share their impressions of the Halloween Update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the recent Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo, the latest update for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and Minecraft's Steve in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

  
• 10.02.2020

  Minecraft's Steve Joins Smash Ultimate

  Ben and Brad sit down to chat about the recent Tokyo Game Show presentation for Monster Hunter Rise and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, the latest information drop for upcoming DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield, The Crown Tundra, and...

  
• 09.18.2020

  Breath of the Wild Trilogy Talk

  Special guests Rebecca Stone of Twinfinite and Kyle Hilliard of MinnMax join Brad and Damiani to discuss how Breath of the Wild holds up in 2020, why we're excited about Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and what we'd like to...

  
• 09.06.2020

  Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary

  Huber and Brad let it all out in this in-depth discussion of the recent announcements from the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct.

  
• 09.04.2020

  What's Next for Monolith Soft?

  Special guests Stealth and Matt Simmons of YoVideoGames join me in a discussion of what the developer is working on currently, including a new Xenoblade and Breath of the Wild's sequel.

  
• 08.22.2020

  Indie World Showcase August 2020 Recap

  We dive into the recent Indie World showcase and highlight the best of what we saw, what some of us got hands-on time with, and how the overall presentation was a much needed return to a modicum of normalcy in...

  
• 08.07.2020

  Paper Mario: The Origami King Impressions ft Rogersbase and NFG

  It's time for a deep dive into Paper Mario: The Origami King with Rogersbase and NFG on this week's episode. We talk about how we feel about the game's various aspects, as well as the direction of the series in...

  
• 07.31.2020

  Xenoblade Chronicles and the Future of Monolith Soft

  Special guests Daan Koopman and Ash Paulsen swing by to chat about Xenoblade Chronicles, what we want out of the next installment, and what the future might hold in store for Monolith Soft.

  
• 07.11.2020

  Animal Crossing Summer Update

  Jessica Lynn Verdi and Sofia Hariz join Damiani to share their impressions of the recent summer update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, as well as discuss the long term implications of the changing landscape of the summer convention season in...

  
• 06.24.2020

  Min Min Joins Smash ft YoVideoGames

  The YoVideoGames crew of Steve, Kenny, and Simmons enter the fray to discuss the recent announcement of Min Min from ARMS joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as well as the state of representation in Nintendo games, Smash's poor online netcode,...

  
• 06.14.2020

  This is (Not) the Nintendo E3 2020 Recap

  In another timeline we'd be discussing all the big news from E3 2020, but alas it was not meant to be. Instead, Nintendo drops a new Paper Mario trailer that makes us more optimistic about The Origami King, the May...