NWR Connectivity

There are not nearly as many bombshell news announcements as weeks prior, but that doesn't give us a reason to not enjoy talking about the news we did get. Patrick and Neal talk about The Last Story's recent release date announcement, the possibility of an online mode in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, and the Club Nintendo rewards. As always we also go through the Nintendo downloads. Finishing up the segment is a look at two new games, Heroes of Ruin and Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure. If you ever have anything you want to tell us, feel free to write in.

As the barren summer months roll on towards a promising and bountiful fall, what better time than now for some somber reflection? Kicking off episode 41, Neal and Zach talk about their lists of games they'll never, ever finish. Not that the games are bad, per se, but with Neal's model airplane hobby and Zach's burgeoning male model career, who has the time to play every game he wants anymore? Have some games that will forever be relegated to your backlog? Tell us about them! Next, we have the second installment of our Pikmin series, focusing this week on Pikmin 2. JP, Andy, and Zach discuss the often-overlooked sequel before JP reveals that it is his favorite GameCube game EVER. Crazy, or just crazy enough to work? Closing the show out is a bonus segment about Gravity Rush for the PS Vita (boo! hiss! snicker!), featuring Neal, Zach, and James. I can't make any dumb jokes here, because I frankly don't know what the hell a PS Vita is. As always, you can send us listener mail by clicking here. Oh, and don't forget to review us on iTunes. See you next week for every podcast's milestone episode - number 42!

This week nearly every story covered is in some way related to downloadable Nintendo Games. Neal and Patrick start off by discussing all of Wayforward's current and rumored projects. New Club Nintendo games and Theatrhythm DLC are also discussed. Finishing out the show are the Nintendo Downloads, as well as a Swapnote update. If you ever have anything you want to tell us, feel free to write in.

A long time ago in a Skype chat far far away, we recorded this episode of Connectivity. Actually, we did it this week, so I guess that's not really very long ago, but you get the point. On this episode, we're kicking off a three week series on the Pikmin franchise, with a discussion of the original Pikmin for the GameCube. Some people say it is the best. Are any of those people on this episode? You'll have to listen to find out. Following that, Neal, with some help from Patrick, interviews owner and director of Renegade Kid, Jools Watsham. They talk about basically every game Renegade Kid has released on the eShop. Spoilers: there are a lot of them. After the show proper ends, stay awhile and listen to Scott, James Dawson, and Nate talk shop about Diablo III. Please accept our apologies for the less than perfect audio on the interview segment. There's only so much post-production can fix. We love you, especially when you write to us. Please send your listener mail questions to [email protected], and rate and review the show on iTunes. See you next week!

There certainly wasn't a huge announcement to talk about on this weeks show, but there was still plenty to discuss. Patrick and J.P. got together to discuss mainly 3DS news. After going through all of the Nintendo downloads the two discussed a Heroes of Ruin demo as well as Bravely Default: Flying Fairy's release date. Finishing up the show the 3DS Circle Pad Pro was discussed as well as all the news that came out of Nintendo's annual shareholder's meeting. If you ever have anything you want to tell us, feel free to write in.

Fancy meeting you here. Welcome to Connectivity, episode 39 to be precise. Boy have we got a good one for you this week. In our first segment, Neal, Scott, and Patrick discuss current generation games that they feel will be considered "classics" one day in the distant future. Up next, Scott, and Josh discuss the recently released cross over between Pokémon and Nobunaga's Ambiton: Pokémon Conquest. Finally, Mike, Andy, and Zach answer some recently received listener mail, loaded with fresh opinions on Nintendo's recent showing at E3. Don't forget to send your questions into [email protected], and give us a review on iTunes if you feel so inclined.

All of the Nintendo Direct events took place last night, and now Patrick and Neal have gathered to discuss the bountiful amount of news. A 3DS revision, Smash Bros. talk, and paid Mario DLC are all among the topics discussed. Other topics covered include the European game Freakyforms Deluxe, Nintendo's 8-bit summer, and some Nintendo games being pushed to 2013. If you ever have anything you want to tell us, feel free to write in.

E3 is over and we're back in the saddle! First up, the home and away teams combine forces and try their damnedest to be positive about E3 2012. We follow that up with an N-Focus segment about the Pokémon Adventures manga. In our third act, we finally discuss our most recent Game Club game, Metroid: Other M. We'll be answering your listener mail questions about E3 and more next week, so be sure to send them in to [email protected].

Neal and Patrick have alot of news to cover in this slightly longer edition of Connectibites News Digest.First up, the dynamic duo touch on Call of Duty: Black Ops II coming to Wii U, followed up by a discussion on the Kirby Anniversary Collection. Rumors about Retro are brought up, as well as Pikmin 3's non existent online future. Finishing off the Wii U discussion is news about Dead Space 3 not coming to the platform, as well as system-level achievements. The 3DS isn't entirely left out, as we discuss the downloads as well as the possibility of a revision to the system ever coming.If you ever have anything you want to tell us, feel free to write in.

Remember when everyone was mad about the Nintendo E3 press conference? Well, what a swift turn of events, as palpable rage has acquiesced into quiet befuddlement. Here to break down the events of Nintendo's, what, like third press conference this week, are Scott, Andy, and Grant. The gents go over what was revealed (or not so revealed, in any case) at the 3DS-centric event. Enjoy the show. This will probably be the last podcast until next week, but who knows, we might just all find something else we want to complain about. In the meantime, click here to send us some listener mail!