Welcome to episode 138 of Nintendo Therapy! Kevin kicks things off with his hands-on impressions of Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Star Cross Worlds — a $20 expansion with 12 new levels, 120 hidden “staries,” a new boss, boss rush, transformations, and collectibles. Is it worth it? Kevin breaks it down from the perspective of someone who already 100% completed the base game.

Then we dive into a massive Nintendo Direct packed with reveals:
🎬 Super Mario Galaxy Movie announced (so much for that “World” title).
🎾 Mario Tennis Fever with 38 characters and 30 rackets.
🌟 Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition brings plaza-style multiplayer chaos.
📚 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book introduces a storybook art style — with no eggs!?
🕹️ Virtual Boy revival with all 14 games (Jack Bros. included!).
🚀 Metroid Prime 4 Beyond gets a release date and new amiibo.
🔥 Hades II, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, FF7 Remake, Pokemon Legends ZA, and more.

Shawn and Harrison jump in with predictions, hits, and misses from the Direct. And in our Spotlight Games, we revisit Brawl Brothers (#130) and The Peacekeepers (#129), reflecting on what these SNES beat ‘em ups got right (and wrong).

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🎙️ Welcome to episode 137 of Nintendo Therapy — where we talk the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and celebrate all things Nintendo!

This week, Kevin and the crew dive into a packed episode:

• Why Kirby might just be better than Donkey Kong 🍓🐵

• Forsaken 64 joins the Nintendo Classics lineup — and what that leak could mean for Donkey Kong 64, Super Smash Bros. 64, and more 🎮

• The surprising comeback of Acclaim and its wild history of 90s hits ⚡

• Hollow Knight: Silksong’s explosive launch and why it might be the most hyped indie release ever 🦋

• Stardew Valley 1.7 confirmed + what ConcernedApe is cooking up next 🌾🍫

• Why 2D games still matter in 2025 and which Nintendo franchises deserve a 2D revival (Star Fox? Donkey Kong? Animal Crossing?)

• Spotlight review: Adventures of Lolo — the NES puzzle gem that paved the way for Kirby 💙

All that plus Shawn’s wrap-up of DK Bananza, early impressions of TMNT Tactical Takedown, and more.

🎧 Join us for laughs, nostalgia, and plenty of Nintendo love.

#Nintendo #Kirby #DonkeyKong #Forsaken64 #NintendoSwitch2 #Silksong #StardewValley #Acclaim #AdventuresOfLolo #RetroGaming #IndieGames #Podcast

Welcome back to Nintendo Therapy, the show where we dive into the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and retro deep cuts.

This week, Kevin and Harrison go full Japan-exclusive with an episode packed with speculation and nostalgia:

🎮 NEW SEGMENT: Guess That Game – can you figure it out before we do?
🧝 Zelda 40th Anniversary Tier List – Could Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment kick off the celebrations? Will we see an Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2? Remasters of Majora’s Mask, Wind Waker, or Twilight Princess? Spin-offs, merchandise, even a Super Nintendo World expansion? We break down every possibility leading into 2026.
⭐ Spotlight: Densetsu no Starfy Trilogy – From Starfy’s 2002 GBA debut to the expanded sequels, we dig into the “Kirby of the Sea,” its cult following, strange trivia, and why this Japan-only series deserves more love.
👾 Shawn wraps things up with thoughts on Heretic, Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2, and more.

Whether you’re hyped for Zelda’s future or curious about Starfy’s underwater adventures, this episode has something for every Nintendo fan.

#Nintendo #Zelda #Zelda40thAnniversary #Starfy #DensetsuNoStarfy #NintendoSwitch2 #NintendoTherapy #GamingPodcast #RetroGaming #NintendoNews

Welcome to episode 135 of Nintendo Therapy! 🎮 This week Kevin and Harrison dive into Kirby’s big return with Kirby Air Riders and why Nintendo thinks $70 is the new normal. We also break down the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong release date, the state of third-party games on Switch 2, and spotlight one of Rare’s strangest cult classics on N64—Blast Corps. Plus, a look at the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection lineup and some small talk about Lego Batman and Nintendo’s history with PETA.

👉 What’s your take—will Kirby fans pay $70 for Air Riders?

#Nintendo #Kirby #KirbyAirRiders #Silksong #HollowKnight #Switch2 #RetroGaming #Rareware #BlastCorps #MortalKombat #NintendoPodcast

Welcome back to Nintendo Therapy, the podcast where we dive into the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and of course, celebrate all things Big N!

This week, Kevin kicks things off with a look at Chibi-Robo, now available on NSO—a quirky, heartfelt adventure about a tiny household robot who makes people happy by cleaning, problem-solving, and exploring the world from a miniature perspective.

Harrison jumps in to share his thoughts on Drag X Drive, a unique $20 release that Nintendo spotlighted despite its unconventional design. Is it a proof-of-concept game that hints at a brighter future for inclusive character representation, or just a flat experiment?

We also shell out some time for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown and the wild state of the TMNT franchise. From Shredder’s Revenge to Mutants Unleashed, it feels like the Turtles are everywhere—does this variety signal growth, or a lack of focus?

Then it’s back to Hyrule for our Spotlight Game of the Week: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Long considered the “black sheep” of the series, we unpack its bold ideas, cult following, and ask: would a modern remake finally give it the respect it deserves?

All that, plus a question for the week, sales talk, long-term Switch predictions, and more!

🔔 Episode 134 is live now—plug in and let’s talk Nintendo!

#Nintendo #NintendoSwitch #NintendoPodcast #NintendoDirect #ChibiRobo #SwitchOnline #DragXDrive #TMNT #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #Zelda #ZeldaII #LegendOfZelda #RetroGaming #GamingPodcast #NintendoNews #VideoGames

Welcome back to Nintendo Therapy, the podcast where we dive into the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and of course, celebrate all things Big N!

This week, Kevin kicks things off with a look at Chibi-Robo, now available on NSO—a quirky, heartfelt adventure about a tiny household robot who makes people happy by cleaning, problem-solving, and exploring the world from a miniature perspective.

Harrison jumps in to share his thoughts on Drag X Drive, a unique $20 release that Nintendo spotlighted despite its unconventional design. Is it a proof-of-concept game that hints at a brighter future for inclusive character representation, or just a flat experiment?

We also shell out some time for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown and the wild state of the TMNT franchise. From Shredder’s Revenge to Mutants Unleashed, it feels like the Turtles are everywhere—does this variety signal growth, or a lack of focus?

Then it’s back to Hyrule for our Spotlight Game of the Week: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Long considered the “black sheep” of the series, we unpack its bold ideas, cult following, and ask: would a modern remake finally give it the respect it deserves?

All that and more!

🔔 Episode 134 is live now—plug in and let’s talk Nintendo!

#Nintendo #NintendoSwitch #NintendoPodcast #NintendoDirect #ChibiRobo #SwitchOnline #DragXDrive #TMNT #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #Zelda #ZeldaII #LegendOfZelda #RetroGaming #GamingPodcast #NintendoNews #VideoGames

Welcome to Episode 133 of Nintendo Therapy! 🎮This week, Kevin, Harrison, and Shawn, are back on Funcotron to talk those pesky humans, the latest Nintendo news, and some classic retro goodness.We’re locking in our Metroid Prime 4 release predictions (will it really drop in 2025?), reacting to Nintendo’s new Switch price points (NOT ALARMO! 😱), and digging into the rumor of a New Super Mario Bros. Collection for the franchise’s 40th anniversary.We also cover the latest Indie World showcase, discuss the ongoing golden age (and questionable pricing) of the Switch era, and compare how first- and third-party titles drive Nintendo vs. Sony.Plus:🪱 Spotlight Games – Earthworm Jim 2 and ToeJam & Earl: Panic on Funkotron🎯 Indie Picks – UFO 50, Mina the Hollower, Go-Go Town, and more💬 Question of the Week – What did you think of the Indie Direct?📩 Send us your thoughts and spotlight game impressions: [email protected]🌐 Follow us: Bluesky – @NintendoTherapy, Reddit – NintendoTherapy#Nintendo #NintendoPodcast #NintendoSwitch #NintendoNews #MetroidPrime4 #NewSuperMarioBros #IndieWorld #EarthwormJim #ToeJamAndEarl #RetroGaming #GamingPodcast #Switch2 #MarioKart8 #ShovelKnight #UFO50 #MinaTheHollower #VideoGames #GamingNews #NintendoRumors

Welcome back to Nintendo Therapy, your weekly session for dissecting the latest Nintendo news, spotlighting beloved classics, and occasionally asking the big questions—like whether Mario and Peach are just friends or if you’ve really beaten a game if you don’t remember why you’re opening a chest.

In Episode 132, Kevin revisits A Link to the Past and unpacks why it might be the greatest video game leap in history—yes, even bigger than the jump to Ocarina of Time. He also discusses the muscle memory of mastery and why sometimes nostalgia gets it right.

Harrison dives deep into the internet’s strange obsession with Nintendo romances, Peach and Mario’s ambiguous status, and why projecting romance onto games aimed at kids is…weird. Also: his take on DK Bananza and Mario Kart World, and whether this new DK entry is cause for concern.

The crew also reacts to the latest Partner Direct, where surprises like Octopath Traveler 0, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, and Monster Hunter Stories 3 had RPG fans cheering—and Kevin a little jealous on behalf of Pokémon.

Plus:

• DK94 Spotlight – Is this the Mario game that everyone thinks they played but didn’t? The gang finally gives it its due. Is Big City the blueprint for New Donk City? Has any puzzle game earned this much respect?

• The BeatEmUps Controversy – A popular creator fakes a Nintendo leak “for science.” Was it worth the chaos? The team unpacks the ethics of influence and misinformation in the age of viral game news.

• Switch 2 hype – Shawn’s already got his hands on the next-gen console (somehow), and Odyssey’s smoother than ever—except for those motion-controlled moons.

• Underrated Gem Alert – SOMA hits the Switch, and horror fans should take note.

🎮 Spotlight Game of the Week: Donkey Kong (1994)
Email us your thoughts or send a clean voicemail if you’ve been playing along!

💬 Question of the Week: Thoughts on Earthworm Jim 2 or Toejam and Earl 2?

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We're not Nintendo experts—just lifelong fans in need of a little therapy.

In this special bonus episode, I share my early thoughts on Donkey Kong Bonanza, Nintendo’s newest open-world platformer. It’s packed with familiar gameplay elements — from Mario Odyssey’s exploration to Tears of the Kingdom’s world design — but still feels fresh, nostalgic, and just plain fun. I talk Amiibo functionality, skill trees, outfit abilities, and why this could be the game that finally makes me a Donkey Kong fan.

Whether you're an Odyssey veteran or brand new to DK, this one's worth a listen.

Mentioned:

• Mario Odyssey
  

• Tears of the Kingdom
  

• Banjo-Kazooie
  

• Amiibo usage in games
  

• Tropical Freeze
  

• Paper Mario
  

• Breath of the Wild
  

#DonkeyKongBonanza #NintendoSwitch #MarioOdyssey #DKBonanza #TearsOfTheKingdom #GamingPodcast #NintendoPodcast #BananaCollectathon #Amiibo #SkillTreeGaming #RetroVibesModernGame

In this week’s episode of Nintendo Therapy, we put our credibility to the test with a rapid-fire This or That showdown! From choosing between Wario or Waluigi, to debating whether we’d rather be stuck with ice levels or water levels, we cover the most iconic, nostalgic, and downright ridiculous Nintendo dilemmas.Would you stick to turn-based combat forever, or dive headfirst into real-time battles? Is your heart in the Mushroom Kingdom or the fields of Hyrule? And what’s the real answer to the ultimate question: Tanooki Suit or Frog Suit?Join us for laughs, debates, and a heavy dose of retro memories as we settle these pressing Nintendo questions once and for all!#NintendoPodcast #ThisOrThat #WarioVsWaluigi #KirbyVsYoshi #8BitMusic #OrchestralSoundtrack #MushroomKingdom #Hyrule #SNESForever #GameCubeForever #IceLevels #WaterLevels #DoABarrelRoll #DangerousToGoAlone #MarioParty #WiiSports #TanookiSuit #FrogSuit #NintendoTherapy #GamingPodcast