Nintendo Therapy

Episode 145 of Nintendo Therapy! This week Kevin reflects on revisiting Super Mario Galaxy 2, how it fits into the evolution of 3D Mario, and why it’s making the wait for Metroid Prime 4 feel even longer.

Harrison brings news updates, including:
• Mario finally joining the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Early impressions of Age of Imprisonment and how it performs on the possible Switch successor
• A look at Nintendo holiday nostalgia with our Nintendo Time Warp commercial watch-along
(We rate each old commercial by Nostalgia, Cursed Energy, and “Would Kid-Me Beg for This?”)

We also play Item or Not, the game where we try to determine if bizarre Nintendo merch is real or completely made up.

Then our spotlight this week goes deep on:
Star Fox (1993) and Star Fox 2
• The FX chip breakthrough
• How Star Fox helped move Nintendo into early 3D gaming
• The wild story of the canceled sequel
• Whether these games still hold up today

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🎮 Nintendo Therapy Episode 144 – The Haunted Hotel & Card Battles Galore!

This week on Nintendo Therapy, we’re diving into haunted mansions, island makeovers, and classic Game Boy nostalgia! 👻✨

Kevin and Harrison return to talk about Luigi’s Mansion 3 — why it’s still one of the best games on the Switch six years later, how it perfectly balances puzzles and atmosphere, and what they’d love to see in the next entry of Luigi’s ghost-hunting adventures.

Then, we break down the brand-new Animal Crossing: New Horizons update for Switch 2! From LEGO and Zelda collabs to hotel decorating, Slumber Islands, and the long-awaited bulk crafting feature, there’s a ton to love — but does this mean the next Animal Crossing game is farther away than we thought?

Kevin also shares his thoughts on Nintendo’s quiet period and why the fan rumor mill is spinning out of control. (Metroid Prime 4 next month? Probably not...)

Finally, we shine a nostalgic spotlight on the Pokémon Trading Card Game for Game Boy Color — the original digital TCG adventure that turned deck-building into a full-blown RPG experience. It’s still one of the most charming and underrated Pokémon spin-offs ever made.

Plus, a new round of Guess That Villain! and a quick shoutout to the rest of the Sidepanel Network — check out Harrison Talks Pod for more great shows, with more projects coming soon!

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Welcome to episode 143 of Nintendo Therapy — the show where we dive into the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and retro memories, all while celebrating the games that keep us coming back.

This week we deep dive into Luigi’s Mansion — just in time for spooky season. We talk about what makes the ghost-hunting series feel more like a classic PC adventure than a Mario spin-off, rank our favorite entries, and celebrate finally having all three Luigi’s Mansion games (and all four Pikmin titles!) on one system.

Speaking of Pikmin, there’s a brand-new Pikmin 4 update with photo mode, decor Pikmin, and new difficulty options — plus, Marvel Cosmic Invasion finally has a release date!

Then Harrison breaks down everything from the Kirby Air Ride Direct, covering new game modes, vehicles, online features, and a surprising amount of customization — yes, even the soundtrack and announcers.

We wrap things up with two retro Spotlights:
🏙️ Urban Champion — Nintendo’s earliest take on street fighting, straight from 1986.
🤖 Joy Mech Fight — a late Famicom gem that pushed 8-bit hardware to the limit and inspired Smash Bros. years later.

Plus, a few rounds of “Guess That Nintendo Sound” and a new “Consoles vs. Appetizers Gauntlet” you won’t want to miss.

👻 Grab your flashlight, power up your Poltergust, and join us for another spirited week of Nintendo Therapy!

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🎙️ Nintendo Therapy – Episode 142: Great Googly Moogely, That Leak is Juicy!

Welcome to Episode 142 of Nintendo Therapy, the show where we talk Nintendo news, rumors, and the games that shaped us. This week, Kevin, Harrison, and Shawn are back for an Edenland episode packed with leaks, legends, and a little survival.

First up, Kevin breaks down some funky news from outer space: a new ToeJam & Earl game is officially in the planning stages — and maybe even a ToeJam & Earl movie on the way. Will this classic duo finally get the big return they deserve, or are we running the risk of another low-budget nostalgia grab?

Then we dive into what might be the Pokémon leak of the century — details on Pokémon Wind & Waves and Nintendo’s entire roadmap through 2030. From a procedurally generated “infinite island” system to MMO-style hubs, it sounds ambitious… but can Game Freak actually pull it off? Harrison isn’t so sure.

We also take a closer look at Pokémon Legends ZA, its mixed reviews, and what exactly makes a “perfect game” in 2025.

In the Spotlight, we go back to 1999 with Survival Kids on the Game Boy Color — a forgotten gem that stranded players on a deserted island long before survival games were a trend. From crafting coconuts and vines to finding one of multiple endings, it was years ahead of its time.

Plus, Shawn pitches a Nintendo Horror Mash-Up we never knew we needed — from Luigi’s Mansion x Silent Hill to Animal Crossing x The Last of Us. You’ll never look at Tom Nook the same way again.

It’s another week of rumors, retrospectives, and reckless speculation — all part of the therapy.

🎮 Episode 142: Great Googly Moogely, That Leak is Juicy!
Available now wherever you get your podcasts.

Kevin’s back from a Wi-Fi-free getaway and diving into some fall gaming nostalgia with Super Mario 64’s Big Boo’s Haunt — maybe the perfect Halloween level — and Super Mario Galaxy 2, reflecting on why stars feel more rewarding than Odyssey’s moons.

The crew also covers three new SNES NSO additions (Mario & Wario, Bubsy, and Fatal Fury Special), Nintendo’s mysterious new short film “Close to You”, Shawn’s thoughts on Hades and couch co-op, plus a retro spotlight on Brawl Brothers and The Peace Keepers.

All that, plus another round of Agree/Disagree with hot takes on Waluigi, Pikmin, and the DS vs. Wii debate!

Mario blasts back in this week’s Nintendo Therapy! We share first impressions of Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 on Switch 2, debate controls vs. nostalgia, play “One’s Gotta Go,” and we once again postpone our spotlight of Brawl Brothers & The Peacekeepers. Plus, a look ahead at 2025–2026’s biggest Nintendo releases!

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Welcome to Episode 139 of Nintendo Therapy — the podcast where we dive into the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and celebrate everything in the world of Nintendo!

This week Kevin and Harrison cover a packed episode featuring:

🎮 Game Boy Advance updates

• Klonoa: Empire of Dreams finally arrives on Nintendo Switch Online

• Mr. Driller 2 gets some long-overdue attention

• Thoughts on the Virtual Boy library joining the Classics lineup

🍄 Ranking the Mario Decades
We break down four eras of Mario games (1985–2025) and debate which decade reigns supreme — from the NES and SNES golden age to the 3D revolution, the Wii era, and the modern Switch years.

⚔️ Direct Recap & New Announcements

• No big 3D Mario or Zelda reveal… mistake or smart timing?

• Mario Kart World, Mario Tennis Fever, and a new Yoshi adventure

• Kirby Air Riders makes a comeback

• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment performance hopes

• Dragon Quest VII remaster, Fatal Frame II remake, and more

🔥 Indie & Third-Party Highlights

• Hades II dominates early reviews and could be 2025’s GOTY

• Dinkum, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and Suika Game Planet

• Reactions to new Resident Evil and Fire Emblem trailers

👔 Nintendo Leadership Changes

• Doug Bowser announces retirement as NOA President

• Devin Pritchard steps in, while Satoru Shibata becomes CEO of NOA

• What it really means for Nintendo’s future direction

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.

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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.

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