Nintendo Voice Chat

We only have two episodes left in 2025, so it’s time to start looking back at Nintendo’s big year. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Seth Macy as they reflect on Switch 2’s debut, from its tease in January, to the reveal in April, to its eventual launch in June. Plus, their feelings on the new console now that it’s been out for six months. They also discuss Nintendo’s other big moves this year, like theme parks, movies, stores, and a lot more.

00:01:19 - Seth and Jada’s Metroid Prime 4 Takes

00:35:26 - The Game Awards 2025

00:37:40 - The Nintendo Switch 2 Generation

01:00:37 - The Biggest Stories of Nintendo’s Wild 2025

01:09:44 - Outro

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You’re not dreaming: Metroid Prime 4 is here, and it is great. After eight years of waiting, we can’t wait to tell you all about what we think of Samus Aran’s latest adventure. Join Logan Plant, Brendan Graeber, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they dive into Logan and Brendan’s in-depth thoughts of Prime 4. From its amazing dedicated areas, to its not-so-great open world desert, to the mixed implementation of the companions, there’s a ton to get to from the planet Viewros. Then, stick around for Seth’s glowing impressions of Kirby Air Riders, a bizarre Mario Kart World update, thoughts on a pair of indie games from Reb, and more.

00:00:00 - Intro

01:19:18 - Ball x Pit Free Update

01:22:18 - Drag x Drive & Outro

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is just one week away, so we’re celebrating by looking back on the entire Metroid Prime Trilogy. Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider in a special prerecorded episode where they talk about Metroid Prime’s impact when it launched on GameCube, Prime 2: Echoes’ divisive dark world that has aged gracefully, and Prime 3: Corruption’s epic setpieces and Wii-era motion controls. Then, Brian shows off highlights from the Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book, and the panel shares their final hopes and expectations for Prime 4.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:05 - Metroid Prime 1

00:17:15 - Metroid Prime 2

00:37:21 - Metroid Prime 3

00:45:05 - Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective Artbook

00:51:00 - Federation Force, Hunters, & Pinball

00:54:29 - Metroid Prime 4 Hopes

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Kirby Air Riders is out tomorrow on Nintendo Switch 2, and we’re here to break down the IGN review! Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Rebekah Valentine as Reb and Seth ask Logan all about his 30 hours in Kirby Air Riders. Hear why this is a fantastic return for Masahiro Sakurai, why Air Riders feels like jumping straight from Smash 64 to Ultimate, and why the limited control scheme occasionally holds it back. Then, Seth talks all about the Analogue 3D, a brand new way to play N64 games on your 4K television. Stick around for breakdowns of our latest looks at Pokemon Pokopia, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and The Legend of Zelda movie.

00:27:56 - Analogue 3D

00:50:05 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

00:57:01 - The Legend Of Zelda Movie Set Pics

01:04:21 - Game Deals & Outro

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IGN and Nintendo Life have fully revealed the top 100 Nintendo games of all time, so it’s time to break down the top 25! Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Rebekah Valentine, and Nintendo Life’s Alex Olney as they talk about every entry from 25 to 1, including the debate between the top two entries on the list. Then, stick around, because Logan played nearly 90 minutes of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Nintendo Switch 2, and he has so many thoughts to share, from the gorgeous art direction and performance, to the classic Metroid Prime gameplay, to the chatty, annoying sidekick that dragged the whole thing down.

00:02:47 Super Mario 64 / The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask / Super Mario Galaxy

00:07:18 Donkey Kong Bananza / The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds / Resident Evil 4

00:11:11 Final Fantasy 6 / Fire Emblem: Awakening / Animal Crossing: New Horizons

00:17:30 The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker / Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver / Super Mario Galaxy 2

00:24:05 Metroid Prime (+ Remastered) / Super Mario Bros. 3 / Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

00:29:34 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe / The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past / Super Metroid

00:46:31 Chrono Trigger / The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time / Tetris

00:56:51 Super Mario Odyssey & Super Mario World

01:14:15 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild & The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

01:32:35 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Preview

01:59:33 Outro

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer is here, and the NVC crew is blasting off to share their reactions! Join us, as we break down everything we saw from Nintendo’s next big animated adventure

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We’re starting the countdown to IGN’s Top 100 Nintendo games of all time! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Seth Macy, and special guest Alex Olney from Nintendo Life as they each shoutout a pair of games that made our upcoming list that are specifically meaningful to them. Then, Logan and Seth dive into the IGN review of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, the new Animal Crossing: New Horizons update that came out of nowhere, our most exciting look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond yet, and more. And finally, it’s time for Nintendo’s quarterly financial report, and we’ve got a very special surprise from an NVC fan to kick it off.

00:00:00 - Intro & IGN's Top 100 Nintendo Games

00:03:53 - Banjo-Kazooie

00:09:15 - Secret of Mana

00:14:26 - The World Ends With You

00:18:26 - Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze

00:26:15 - Metroid Dread

00:35:59 - Mega Man 2

00:43:19 - Pikmin 4

00:48:40 - Twilight Princess

00:56:49 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review Discussion

01:10:04 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update Breakdown

01:18:49 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Trailer Impressions

01:21:28 - Resident Evil: Requiem Pro Controller + Amiibo

01:29:11 - Quarterly Financial Report & Outro

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Luigi’s Mansion arrives on Nintendo Switch Online today, so we’re looking back at our fond memories of the GameCube classic. This week, join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they talk about what made Luigi’s Mansion so unique when it hit the GameCube on launch day back in 2001, and how the series evolved in Dark Moon and Luigi’s Mansion 3. Then, they discuss what they want to see from the future of the series. Stick around to hear more impressions of Hollow Knight Silksong, Dragon Quest 1&2 HD-2D Remake, and Powerwash Simulator 2.

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The Nintendo Entertainment System just turned 40 years old in North America… Kind of? This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano as they dive into the strange, muddled history of the NES console launch in the United States and share their favorite NES games and memories.

01:22:47 - Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Update

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Pokemon Legends Z-A is out now on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and we’ve assembled a panel of Pokemon experts to tell you all about it. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Casey DeFreitas as Reb, Casey, and Jada share in-depth thoughts on their adventures in Lumiose City. From the revamped action battle system, to the return of Mega Evolutions, to answers surrounding Z-A’s graphics and performance, there’s so much to discuss surrounding Switch 2’s first Pokemon game.

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