Nintendo Voice Chat

We’re still anxiously waiting for more information on the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, so this week, we’re breaking down the iconic moments we can’t wait to see reborn in 2026. Join Logan Plant and Brian Altano as they talk about Link’s introduction to the Great Deku Tree, pulling the Master Sword, stepping into Hyrule Field for the first time, and every other big moment they’re excited about, including discussions on how they could be reworked in the remake. Stick around to hear about new indie release Heave Ho 2, and our first information on the upcoming network test for FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods.

00:00:00 - Intro & Best Ocarina of Time Moments
00:47:37 - Duskbloods Network Test, Heave Ho 2, & Outro

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As the rest of the video game industry undergoes massive changes – Sony’s move away from physical games, Xbox’s waves of layoffs and restructuring – where does that leave Nintendo? Join Logan Plant, Tom Marks, Casey DeFreitas, and Seth Macy as they talk about where Nintendo stands in the marketplace, how they can succeed throughout the Switch 2 generation, and where their video game business might be in the next 20 years. Plus, they talk about their favorite physical game covers of all time, why Mina the Hollower stands out from other Zelda-like games, and Casey shares her impressions of a bunch of upcoming Switch 2 games including Orbitals, Out of Words, Turok, and more.

00:00:00 - Intro & Nintendo's Future

00:21:40 - Future of Console Hardware

00:35:14 - Switch 2 Year One Review

00:47:58 - Favorite Game Box Cover

00:59:45 - Mina The Hollower

01:11:09 - Orbitals

01:15:33 - Out of Words

01:17:38 - Turok: Origins

01:20:41 - Among Us Story: On Guard

01:21:43 - My Time at Evershine

01:24:35 - Order of the Sinking Star & Outro

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After the Splatoon Raiders Direct, Rhythm Heaven Groove’s release, and another week with Star Fox, Switch 2’s summer is starting to fully take shape. Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, Miranda Sanchez, and Seth Macy as they discuss if Switch 2’s sophomore year is off to a good start. Plus, following PlayStation’s bombshell news that it’s ending physical game production in 2028, the panel discusses what that means for the future of games ownership and if Nintendo will ever follow suit. Stick around to hear about Mario Kart World’s latest update and a potential leak of a big first-party Switch 2 game at the very end of the show.

00:00:00 - Intro & Splatoon Raiders

00:16:46 - Will Nintendo Ever Abandon Cartridges

00:33:50 - Rhythm Heaven Groove

00:47:08 - Star Fox

01:01:38 - Switch 2 2026 Lineup So Far

01:13:59 - Mario Kart World Update

01:15:48 - Switch 2 Game Leak

01:25:23 - Outro

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We need your help, Star Fox! This week, join Logan “Slippy” Plant, Brian “Leon” Altano, Seth “Wolf” Macy, and Jada “Fox” Griffin as they break down Jada’s review of Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2. They discuss the improved graphics and cutscenes, the brand new challenge and multiplayer modes, and whether this remake is worth the $50 price tag. Plus, they discuss where the franchise should go from here, and if this is the Star Fox revival that will finally stick. Then, stick around for impressions of the Rhythm Heaven Groove demo, new thoughts from Logan and Brian on their current Ocarina of Time playthroughs, Seth’s thoughts on Link’s Awakening on Switch 2, and a conversation about the all-time must-play Nintendo games, from NES to now. 

00:00:00 - Star Fox Review Discussion

00:45:06 - Rhythm Heaven Groove

00:51:00 - Dark Scrolls

00:53:36 - Ocarina of Time

01:05:09 - Link's Awakening

01:13:50 - The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

01:16:32 - Question Block: Must Play Nintendo Games

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We can’t stop thinking about Ocarina of Time. This week, join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, and Seth Macy as they discuss their thoughts on the upcoming remake one week later, including impressions of the new art style, a discussion on if Nintendo showed too little for the initial reveal, thoughts on how much Nintendo plans to change, and a lot more. Then, they move into final thoughts on last week’s Nintendo Direct, including pricing for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, concerns about Splatoon Raiders, and hands-on impressions of Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Pictonico, DK Challenge, and a lot more.

00:00:00 - Intro & Ocarina of Time Remake

00:34:51 - Lies of Pi

00:37:02 - Nintendo Switch Sports

00:39:59 - Xenoblade Genesis

00:41:28 - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

00:43:07 - Splatoon Raiders

00:48:48 - Rhythm Heaven Groove Hands-on

00:54:40 - Starfox Demo Impressions

01:03:04 - Dysmantle

01:05:58 - FF7 Remake

01:08:20 - Pictonico!

01:12:50 - DK Challenge

01:17:47 - Alarmo New DLC, Nintendo Music Updates, & Outro

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The big June Nintendo Direct aired this morning, and it gave us first looks at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Xenoblade Genesis, and a lot more! Plus, Square Enix brought Kingdom Hearts 4 and a gorgeous HD-2D Final Fantasy game. Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, and Nick Limon as they react to all the big announcements from the 50-minute show, talk about how leaks deflate the hype of a moment like this, and a lot more. Plus, thoughts on achievements (kind of) coming to Switch, Splatoon Raiders, The Duskbloods, and more.

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The Nintendo Voice Chat crew are playing a little game - can they recognize famous Nintendo characters from just their sound effects? The pressure is on. Play along at home!

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Mina the Hollower is a 10/10 masterpiece on IGN, and this week, some of the folks behind Yacht Club’s latest triumph are here to talk all about making Mina over the last six years. Logan Plant and Brian Altano are joined by designer Sean Velasco and programmer David D’Angelo, and they dive into Mina’s intricate world design, fast-paced  combat, clever puzzle-solving, and a whole lot more. You’ll learn about Yacht Club’s huge attention to detail in NPC interactions, item placement, movement, and everything else that went into making Mina the Hollower one of our favorite games in a very long time. Plus, David and Sean share their biggest Nintendo inspirations, from heavy hitters like  Zelda: A Link to the Past, to deeper cuts like Mole Mania. 

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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is the latest Switch 2 exclusive, and this week's NVC is all about breaking down what works and what doesn't in this experimental platformer. Join Logan Plant, Tom Marks, Nick Limon, and Kinda Funny's Tim Gettys as Tom and Tim talk about their uneven experiences with Yoshi, including how making discoveries for the first time is charming, but there's not much joy left to find after each box has been checked. Plus, the panel talks about Yoshi's identity crisis and how this risky direction doesn't quite solve the problems the series has faced over the last 30 years. Stick around to hear about Pictonico, that weird new mobile WarioWare-like game coming next week, and Nick's trip to the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan.

00:00:00 - Intro & Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Review Discussion

00:46:10:09 - Pictonico!

00:52:53:47 - Nintendo Museum & Outro

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The Switch 2 is officially getting a price increase this September, but there’s still time to avoid the price hike. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Brian Altano, and Seth Macy as they talk about what the price increase means for Switch 2’s future, the new bundle that softens the blow for people ready to pick up the hardware now, and why Nintendo needs to introduce a Switch 2 Lite. Plus, more information from Nintendo’s quarterly financial report, including big numbers for Pokemon Pokopia and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a very slow start for Mario Tennis Fever, and the final totals for Switch 2’s impressive first year on the market. Stick around for a ton of thoughts on Star Fox, including why we’re totally okay with it being another Star Fox 64 remake. Finally, we talk about what we’re playing, including Mixtape, Zelda: Twilight Princess, and the Best Buy kiosk demo for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. Logan drove there after work just for you, dear listener.

00:00:00 - Intro & Nintendo's Quarterly Financial Report

00:31:09 - Takashi Tezuka is retiring

00:33:00 - The Star Fox Remake

01:01:12 - What We're Playing: Twilight Princess

01:08:57 - Mixtape

01:19:01 - Shogun Showdown

01:23:06 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book

01:28:18 - Mina The Hollower & Outro

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