NWR Connectivity

Hello and welcome to this week's Connectivity! We have two segments for you this week.

Kicking the show off, Zach and Scott get together to share their absolute favorite boss and battle themes. Pulling from Donkey Kong Country, EarthBound, Dragon Quest IX, Xenoblade Chronicles and more, the guys go over what makes a boss or battle theme so memorable and why they love these particular themes. Have your own favorite theme that we don't mention? Mail us a link and tell us what makes it so great! We'll feature user submissions on a future episode.

After that, Neal and Zach take a look back at Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, this episodes Game of the Week. Here, you'll learn what makes THPS3 so timeless and that Zach used to skateboard. It's true! They also read your entries for who should be included in a future Tony Hawk game as an unlockable character. We don't have a contest this week, but you should still be excited for next episode's Game of the Week: Metroid Zero Mission!

Be sure to send your listener mail and favorite boss/battle themes to [email protected]. We'll see you next week!

Welcome to episode 146 of Connectivity! We have two segments this week.

Kicking the show off, Alex, Danny and Josh discuss a wide array of new and old games they've been playing. The guys talk Mario Party, NBA 2K14, Tetris, Final Fantasy VI and P.T. Also, the gang gasps in horror when Alex announces he just watched Star Wars for the first time. Shocking, I know.

After that, Neal and Zach return to announce last week's contest winners and talk about the Game of the Week, Kid Icarus Uprising. Neal and Zach go over what makes this somewhat divisive game memorable and worth playing. Next week, the Game of the Week will be Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, and we're doing another contest. To win a code for Siesta Fiesta (North America only), e-mail us and tell us: who would be the coolest unlockable character in a new THPS game, and what would his/her special move be? Get your entries in by August 22!

Be sure to send your listener mail for the next mail segment and your contest entries to [email protected]. We'll see you next week!

Sit right back and let me tell you all about this week's episode of Connectivity. It's episode 145 to be exact, and it's quite enjoyable. We have four freakin' segments for you this week. First up, Zach and Neal answer a quick listener mail question and go over the results of our recent "Kongtest". Then, they dig deep into Guacamelee: Super Tournament Championship Edition! Then in our third segment, Andrew and Daan preview the upcoming Hyrule Warriors. And finally, Neal and Zach return with a bonus segment at the end of the episode to gush over Marvel's new Guardians of the Galaxy film.

I know we keep asking for listener mail, but that's only because we love to get it. Send some in to [email protected]. Also, please rate and review the show on iTunes!

Oh, and check out the fundraising campaign for RFN Episode 400 at https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/blog/38251/rfn-400-the-campaign.

Welcome to the club that's made for you and me: Connectivity! You sure are in for a treat this week. We've got three segments for you.

First up, Neal and Zach discuss Donkey Kong Country 3D Returns as this episode's Game of the Week! It just became available as a Club Nintendo Platinum reward, but is it good enough to claim? Hopefully we can help you come to a solid conclusion.

Then, Aaron chimes in with an interview with David D'Angelo and Ian Flood of Yacht Club Games about the supremely awesome Shovel Knight! It's only the best game ever, so this is sort of a big deal.

Finally, Daan is back with another installment of his quiz show. I hope your brain is ready for this.

Please send in your listener mail questions, you know we love them. You can submit them to us at [email protected]. Also, please take a moment to rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps!

Hello and welcome to Connectivity! We have two segments for you this week.

Kicking the show off, Scott, Alex, Danny and Addison answer a bunch of great listener mail. Is Splatoon a MOBA? What do we think of GameStop preorder bonuses? What the hell is all this stuff about Diddy Kong Racing 2? Can you be vegan in a video game? We answer these questions and a whole lot more.

After that, Neal and Zach return with their "Game of the Week" segment, this time focused on Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Originally released for the Wii, Muramasa has since been ported to the Vita in, as it turns out, a much more definitive version. The boys break down what makes this gorgeous 2-D game so special, regardless of platform.

Be sure to send your listener mail to [email protected] for the next mail segment. We'll see you next week!

Hello, and welcome to Connectivity! After last week's show posted late, we figured we could make it up to you by posting this one early. How nice of us! We have two segments this week.

Starting things off, Scott and Alex break down this week's exciting news. Smash Bros. character reveals, NPD numbers and lackluster Club Nintendo rewards; no stone is left unturned.

After that, Zach, Neal and Curtis do a retrospective on Tomodachi Life now that the game has been out for a couple of months. See what the guys think about the quirky life sim now that they've sunk in nearly 60 hours or so. And, be sure to stick around for exciting, relevant discussion about Twilight Princess!

Be sure to send your listener mail to [email protected]. We are definitely doing a mail segment next week, so why not send your questions in? We'll see you then!

America's birthday has come and gone, and Connectivity is back running at full-steam despite the intrusion of Bastille Day. This week, we have two regular segments and one bonus for you to enjoy.

First up, Scott, Alex, and Josh talk about what they've been playing. Turns out, the answer for most of them is anime games! They're great, but also not so great, and that's OK. After that, the three of them move into answering some recently received listener mail. Don't forget to submit your questions to [email protected]

Finally, if you're into giant monsters, you can stick around and listen to Zach and Jonny talk all about Godzilla, the King of All Monsters.

You can see the listener mail link above, so please submit some! Also, if you have a moment we'd love some more ratings and reviews on iTunes.

Happy birthday America! You're another year wiser. To celebrate, we got you this episode of Connectivity, featuring two wonderful segments. First up is a roundtable discussion on the new Wii U indie game Armillo. It's a enjoyable segment, as is the game itself. Then, Scott and Zack K catch up with each other's PC gaming habits and go deep on the games they've bought in the recent Steam sales. They also ponder a future where Nintendo offers similar deals.

We'll see you again next week. In the meanwhile, why not full our mailbox by submitting your questions and/or comments to [email protected]. Please also rate and review the show on iTunes!

Hello and welcome to episode 139 of Connectivity! Don't tell the other episodes, but I really love this one.

Kicking the show off, Alex, Zach and Scott answer your listener mail. The guys answer questions about the future of E3, their favorite Game Boys, multiplayer-focused games and a whole lot more.

After that, Zach, Andy, Neal and Alex discuss Shovel Knight, the Kickstarter-backed indie game from Yacht Club Games. This retro-inspired platformer has quickly become a critical darling, and the gang goes over what makes Shovel Knight so unique. Best of all, this segment is spoiler-free up until the last 10 minutes or so, and plenty of warning is given before veering into spoiler territory.

After the show, Scott and Jonny return with a new space bonus segment. This week, Jonny discusses his secret favorite space-related topic: space suits! Jonny discusses the history and evolution of space suits while reminding us that being able to survive out in space is equally amazing and terrifying.

Be sure to send your listener mail to [email protected], whether you've got thoughts about Shovel Knight, questions for Jonny about space and space suits, or any other thing to share. We'll see you next week!

Hello and welcome to Connectivity! We're still recovering from E3 around here, but we do have a packed show for you.

First, Scott and Neal talk about the just-released Pushmo World. The guys go over how the 3DS standout makes the jump to Wii U and whether Pushmo-experts should take the plunge. Also, if you are playing the game and making your own puzzles, send the QR codes to us! We'll play them and talk about them on another episode. Extra marks if you make a Connectivity puzzle.

After that, Addison and Alex return to E3 with a look at the non-tendo conferences. Microsoft, Sony, Ubisoft, EA; they go through each conference and discuss what impressed them. Then they do a little Nintendo reflection, too.

Be sure to send your listener mail to [email protected]. We got a lot of great reaction mail that we're going to read next week, so be sure to get your thoughts in, too! See you then!