Nintendo Voice Chat

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Nintendo Voice Chat episodes

August 01, 2025 Nintendo Direct, DK Bananza, Jamboree TV, and More! - NVC 772
This week in a Mega Mushroom-sized episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, it’s time to break down all the biggest announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct, including The Adventures of Elliot, Octopath Traveler 0, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and more. Join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Jada Griffin, and Seth Macy as they share lukewarm impressions of the Direct and talk about the current third-party strategy on Nintendo Switch 2. Then, Logan breaks down his review of Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, sharing why it’s kind of a baffling release that doesn’t live up to its $80 price tag. Plus, the panel’s first impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza, belated thoughts on last week’s Pokemon Presents, a discussion on the strange rollout of Drag X Drive, Mario Kart World’s VS Race update, and more.

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1 hr 53 min
July 25, 2025 Are Nintendo Games Getting Too Easy? - NVC 771
This week, in a prerecorded episode shot on July 14, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Rebekah Valentine for a chill episode of NVC where they talk about what they’ve been playing on Nintendo Switch 2, including Fantasy Life, F-Zero, and Bravely Default. They also look back on a long-lost Nintendo character: Donkey Kong Jr. Finally, they hit the question block, and answer one listener question that asks if Mario games have gotten too easy over the years.

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1 hr 1 min
July 17, 2025 Why Donkey Kong Bananza Is a 10/10 Masterpiece - NVC 770
Donkey Kong Bananza is finally here, and it’s a masterpiece! This week, join Logan Plant, Brendan Graeber, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano for their spoiler-free discussion about Logan’s 10/10 review for the new Nintendo Switch 2 platformer. Hear about DK’s incredible moveset, Bananza’s impressive world and destruction mechanics, and how it all comes together to create a truly groundbreaking adventure. Plus, they dive into Rebekah’s interview with the Bananza developers, where we learned about how Bananza came together in the early stages of development.

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55 min
July 11, 2025 The Heart of a Gamer: Remembering Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata 10 Years Later - NVC 769
10 years ago today, on July 11, 2015, the world lost a legend with the passing of Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. This week, join Logan Plant and Peer Schneider – who had the opportunity to interview Mr. Iwata multiple times – for a special episode of Nintendo Voice Chat where they look back at the man who boldly led Nintendo for more than a decade, and discuss how his legacy is still impacting Nintendo today. From stories of Mr. Iwata saving EarthBound from a troubled development, to his most charming, memorable Nintendo Direct moments, come celebrate the man who meant so much to Nintendo fans across the globe.

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1 hr 16 min
July 03, 2025 We Played DK Bananza for Hours and it's Looking Like Switch 2's Top Banana - NVC 768
Our final Donkey Kong Bananza preview is here, and we’re totally in love with what we’ve played of the upcoming 3D platformer. This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Reb Valentine, and Mitchell Saltzman as they dive into Mitchell’s Bananza preview, including thoughts on DK’s moveset, the challenge rooms, the Bananza transformations, and the confirmation that the team behind Super Mario Odyssey is working on Bananza. Plus, many Nintendo fans aren’t happy with the new Mario Kart World update that makes it almost impossible to guarantee a three-lap race online, and we talk about World’s shortcomings as an online game.

This weeks show is Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, Mitchell Saltzman, and is produced by Nick Maillet.

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1 hr 23 min
June 26, 2025 Nintendo Switch 2: Five Things We Love and Five We’d Change - NVC 767
Nintendo Switch 2 has been here for a couple of weeks now, and we’re starting to get a better idea of what we love about Nintendo’s new console and what we’d change. This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Reb Valentine as they break down their favorite features, like the new Pro Controller, backwards compatibility, and GameChat, and some big hangups, like poor invite implementation and some potential issues with the screen. Then, they hit the news, including discussion on Drag X Drive’s release date, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s incorrect “out now” banner, and more.

This week’s show is Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and is produced by Nick Maillet

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1 hr 10 min
June 18, 2025 Are We Going Bananas for Donkey Kong Bananza? - NVC 766
The NVC crew dives deep into the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, breaking down all the wild reveal from Oddrock’s Pauline transformation and DK’s expansive moveset (complete with Turf Surfing and Bananza transformations) to the Splatoon-esque bosses. Plus, uncover hidden details like amiibo support, skill upgrades, and minecart throwbacks! Then, the gang shifts gears to Mario Kart World, sharing multiplayer stories, track secrets, and why its interconnected world and HD rumble make it a standout.

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1 hr 44 min
June 13, 2025 The Big Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Spectacular - NVC 765
Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and there’s so much to talk about! This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Brian Altano, Tom Marks, and Seth Macy as they share their early thoughts on the new hardware, Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, and a lot more, including thoughts on GameCube games on Switch Online, Bravely Default’s remaster, Civ 7’s mouse controls, and the surprise reveal of Switch 2’s first Splatoon game.

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1 hr 23 min
June 08, 2025 Our First Three Days with the Nintendo Switch 2 - NVC 764
Happy Nintendo Switch 2 launch week! In this special IGN Live episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, Logan Plant is joined by Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and Jada Griffin to share their first three days with the brand-new Nintendo system. From hands-on impressions of Mario Kart World and Zelda to on-stage chaos with Knockout Tour (yes, someone gets pied in the face).

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31 min
May 30, 2025 NES to Switch 2: 40 Years of Nintendo with IGN's Co-Founder - NVC Special
As we approach the next generation of Nintendo, Brian Altano sits down with IGN co-founder Peer Schneider to look back at his decades-long journey covering Nintendo, from the early days to the dawn of the Switch 2. From launch events to iconic IGN moments (yes, that meme), this 1-on-1 dives into what it's like building the world’s biggest gaming site as a lifelong Nintendo fan.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:47 - The Early Days
00:16:35 - The Big Leap of the Nintendo 64
00:26:05 - Reviewing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
00:36:04 - The Gamecube Era
00:43:00 - Covering The Legend of Zelda: Windwaker
00:52:48 - Becoming The Reaction Guys
00:59:35 - The Wii and the Nintendo DS
01:03:16 - Experiencing the Nintendo 3DS
01:09:19 - Wii U: The Dark Ages
01:15:30 - The Launch of Amiibo
01:18:20 - The Nintendo 2DS
01:22:05 - The Success of the Nintendo Switch
01:29:18 - The Dawn of the Nintendo Switch 2 & What's Next
01:43:25 - Outro

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1 hr 48 min

About Nintendo Voice Chat

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For over 130 years, Nintendo has been a pioneer in gaming, creating legendary franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong. Every week, IGN’s Nintendo Voice Chat podcast celebrates all things Nintendo—past, present, and future. Join the NVC crew for expert analysis, news, and lively discussions on everything from classic favorites to the latest on Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just jumping in, Nintendo Voice Chat is your go-to Nintendo podcast.