Jordan shocked Zachary by admitting he just doesn't care for the Nintendo Wii. So this week, Zachary is coming to the console's defense and pleading his case!

We're breaking down everything that made the Wii special from its revolutionary controller to its incredible first-party lineup and overlooked gems. We'll also revisit the unforgettable Miis and other Wii Channels, the Virtual Console and GameCube backwards compatibility, the surprisingly active homebrew scene, and the console's lasting impact on Nintendo and gaming as a whole. Was the Wii just one big gimmick, or do the sum of its parts make it one of Nintendo's greatest consoles ever?

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Start

00:03:44 Defending the Wii

00:07:48 Wii's Best Games

00:22:13 Nintendo's First-Party Output

00:24:51 Hidden Gem Games

00:29:26 Wii Channels and Miis

00:33:06 Wii Shop Channel, Virtual Console, and GameCube Support

00:38:08 Homebrew Scene

00:41:37 Legacy of the Wii

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LEGO has officially revealed its newest Nintendo set, bringing the original Donkey Kong arcade cabinet to life in brick form! We take a closer look at the design, play features, piece count, price, and whether this nostalgic set is worth adding to your collection. Could this be one of LEGO's best Nintendo collaborations yet?

This week, we also share our thoughts on the first three Legend of Zelda action figures revealed by Hasbro, discuss Shigeru Miyamoto's latest comments about not wanting to direct another game, and round up the early review scores and impressions for Splatoon Raiders.

Quick Headlines: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Beta on Switch 2, Miyamoto confirms that latest Star Fox and Yoshi games were set in motion by characters’ inclusion in Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Monolith Software assisted in the development of Splatoon Raiders, and Nintendo Music adds tracks from Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, and Splatoon Raiders.

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00:00:00 Opening

00:02:10 Donkey Kong Arcade LEGO

00:06:34 Hasbro Revels First 3 Zelda Figures

00:15:39 Miyamoto Isn't Interested In Directing Another Game

00:23:46 Splatoon Raiders Review Roundup

00:31:33 Call of Duty Beta, Star Fox and Yoshi, Monolith Software, Nintendo Music

00:41:39 What We've Been Playing

00:45:07 Out This Week

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What if you could take ONE item from a Nintendo game and use it in real life?

This week, we're choosing the gadgets, power-ups, suits, tools, vehicles, and other legendary video game items we'd actually want to own ourselves. Some picks would make everyday life easier, some would be incredibly useful, and others are simply too cool to pass up.

From Mario and Zelda to Pokémon, Metroid, Pikmin, and beyond, we're building our ultimate wish list of video game items. We even throw in a few picks from outside Nintendo to see how they compare.

What would YOU choose? Let us know in the comments!

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Start

00:04:04 Video Game Items We Want

00:12:06 Jordan is Afraid of the LTTP Bird

00:14:12 Portal Gun vs. Hookshot

00:20:33 Animus & Pip-Boy

00:27:42 Samus’ Power Suit

00:30:37 Warp Whistle

00:34:43 Pegasus Boots (Good) vs. Iron Boots (Bad)

00:38:02 Other Zelda Items (Roc’s Feather, Gust Bellows, Mole Mitts)

00:42:33 Halo’s Ghost

00:48:27 An Onion Full of Pikmin

00:51:16 Jordan Wants to Be Invincible

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Nintendo's partnership with Hasbro has us dreaming big. With The Legend of Zelda officially getting a new line of toys, we discuss what we'd love to see, from collector-quality action figures and playsets to the possibility of a future Magic: The Gathering crossover. We also debate whether this new line will focus on the upcoming live-action Zelda movie or specific games like Ocarina of Time, and share a few concerns about how the partnership could play out.

Plus, we cover the latest Nintendo headlines, including The Duskbloods network test, a new content update for Mario Tennis Fever, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse launching day-and-date on Nintendo Switch, Adventures of Elliot adding an option to disable character voices, frustrations surrounding Octopath Traveler I & II's Switch 2 versions, Pokémon GO's massive 10th anniversary celebration in Times Square, and F-Zero 99's soundtrack joining Nintendo Music.

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:01:42 Hasbro is Making Legend of Zelda Toys

00:15:41 The Duskbloods Network Test

00:22:13 Mario Tennis, Castlevania, Adventures of Elliot, Octopath Traveler, Pokemon GO, Nintendo Music

00:34:21 What We've Been Playing

00:41:11 Out This Week

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Everyone has a few Nintendo opinions they're almost afraid to say out loud... so this week, we're putting ours on the table. From games we think are wildly overrated to games that deserve far more attention, we're sharing our biggest Nintendo hot takes, and we fully expect some of you to disagree.

We also debate consoles that never clicked with us, franchises we think have lost their way, and a few opinions that might surprise even longtime Nintendo fans. Which of our takes do you agree with? Which ones are completely wild? Let us know your hottest Nintendo opinion in the comments!

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Start

00:03:52 Breath of the Wild is BORING

00:08:51 Mario Galaxy 1&2 are NOT the GOAT

00:12:55 Jordan HATES the Wii

00:19:41 Link SHOULD Talk

00:26:57 Luigi’s Mansion has LOST its Way

00:30:43 Super Smash Bros. Brawl was a GOOD Game

00:36:58 Pokemon Forms are WEIRD

00:41:09 We Wouldn't Miss Splatoon AT ALL

00:47:27 Mario Kart World is SO MUCH BETTER Than 8

00:51:47 Game Boy is OVERRATED

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Nintendo has officially been voted gamers' favorite video game developer by Famitsu readers, and we couldn't agree more! We look at Nintendo's response, discuss why they continue to earn the reputation they do, and take a look at some of the other fun categories, including readers' favorite characters and the games fans would most want to experience again if they could erase their memories.

We also revisit the ongoing shakeup at Xbox as more details emerge. This week brings confirmation of widespread layoffs, studios being sold off or going independent, and new information about what's happening at both id Software and Obsidian Entertainment as Microsoft's gaming division undergoes some major changes.

Plus, this week's quick headlines include: Switch 2 hardware with removable batteries coming to Europe, another 40th Anniversary Mario pin set, reports that Final Fantasy VII Revelations could receive nine DLC packs, a Yoshi and the Mysterious Book eShop demo, a retail demo for Splatoon Raiders, a Pokémon × J. League football collaboration, the upcoming end of service for Mario Kart Tour, Wario Land and other Game Boy and Game Boy Advance titles joining Nintendo Switch Online, and even more Mario Kart World tracks arriving on Nintendo Music.

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:03:21 Famitsu Votes Nintendo "Favorite Developer"

00:21:05 Xbox Confirms Layoffs, Studio Sales/Independence, Changes at id and Obsidian

00:35:58 Switch 2 Revisions, Mario Pins, Pokemon x J. League, Mario Kart Tour, and More

00:56:25 Out This Week

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One year ago, we launched Podcasting With Power with one simple goal: create the kind of Nintendo podcast we wanted to watch ourselves. Fifty-two weeks later, we've covered Nintendo Directs, Switch 2 games and hardware, industry shakeups ,and more while also publishing game reviews, predictions, and countless debates. We've learned a lot along the way, and it's changed the way we look at our favorite hobby.

In this special anniversary episode, we're looking back at our first year of podcasting. We revisit our favorite episodes, the games we loved reviewing, and our ten biggest episodes to explore why we think they connected with so many viewers. We also talk about what we've learned behind the scenes, how podcasting has made us more informed gamers, and where we want to take Podcasting With Power next—including more gameplay videos, livestreams, and community-focused content.

Whether you've been with us since Episode 1 or just discovered the channel, thank you for helping make our first year such a memorable one. Here's to Year Two!

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Podcasting With Power Turns 1!

00:07:41 How The Show Has Changed The Way We Play Games

00:12:40 Our Favorite Topics/Episodes of PWP

00:38:04 Mid-Year Predictions Check-In

00:48:17 Our Favorite Games to Review

00:51:32 Why Are These Our Top 10 Videos?

01:24:21 Future Gameplay Content

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Physical games media has been on the decline for some time, but PlayStation announcing the end of production is a major blow for collectors. With Xbox reportedly following suit, we examine what this means for digital ownership, what will happen to video game retail spaces, and how we think Nintendo will proceed when it comes to keeping physical games alive or not.

We also look into a possible leak of a new Metroid title (Metroid Ravenous) and a rumor suggesting it might not be the only Metroid game in the pipeline. Finally, we round up the early reviews for Rhythm Heaven Groove to see whether Nintendo's latest rhythm game lives up to the series' reputation.

Quick Headlines: Switch 2 becomes the second-fastest selling console in U.S. history, First 4 Figures unveils a new Elephant Mario statue, Mario Kart World adds two new Knockout Tours, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie streams on Peacock this month, Kirby Air Riders gets another amiibo, Nintendo's president hints that Nintendo DS games could eventually come to Nintendo Switch Online, and Nintendo Music keeps growing with another wave of additions.

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:09:37 PlayStation (and Possibly Xbox) to Stop Producing Physical Game Discs

00:19:11 Metroid Ravenous Title Leak & Rumors of a Second Unannounced Game

00:23:35 Rhythm Heaven Groove Review Roundup

00:25:32 Quick Headlines: Switch 2 Sales, Elephant Mario Statue, DS on NSO, and more

00:32:28 Out This Week

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Gaming has always been an expensive hobby, but it feels like a bubble is about to burst. The Steam Machine pricing is giving us some serious sticker shock, Nintendo is charging a premium for physical games, and Grand Theft Auto VI's $80 price tag has us wondering if that will soon be the norm across the industry.

In this week's Deep Dive, we look at the recent price increases of the Switch 2, the (9-year old) original Switch, and the (7-year old) PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. Didn't prices use to drop over time? Just how sustainable is all of this for these companies, and can gamers keep up?

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:02:33 Buying Consoles and Hardware in 2026

00:22:10 Steam Machine Pricing

00:32:44 Adjusting Classic Nintendo Console Prices for Inflation

00:40:16 Game Prices and GTA 6's $80 Price Tag

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In this week's Nintendo News Recap, an unlikely source has Nintendo fans rethinking the Game-Key Card controversy: Grand Theft Auto VI.

Now that the physical release of GTA 6 is confirmed to be a code in a box, gamers are starting to realize that a physical cartridge you can lend or resell, even without any actual game data, might not be so bad after all. Does the argument hold any water, or are they still as vile as some would have you believe?

We also look at Nintendo's new R&D center in Kyoto and why we think that's a good sign for the company's future. And now that Star Fox is out in the wild, we roundup some critic reviews and discuss the vibes surrounding a game we've been eager to try for ourselves!

Quick Headlines: Unreal Engine Lighting Update for Switch 2, new Nintendo-inspired hardware from 8BitDo, Rhythm Heaven Groove's eShop demo, daily Splatoon Raiders comics on Nintendo Today!, Star Fox plushies are coming to the US, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Nintendo Music, and a Star Fox event in Tetris 99

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:18:17 Discless GTA 6 Makes Game-Key Cards Look Better

00:26:48 Nintendo's New R&D Building in Kyoto

00:28:45 Star Fox Review Roundup

00:31:59 Quick Headlines: Unreal Engine, 8BitDo, Star Fox Plushies

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