POWER PROS — Nintendo News & Views

POWER PROS — Nintendo News & Views episodes:

• 11.23.2021

  Bonus Stage! Wii 15th Anniversary [PPEX10]

  The Nintendo Wii is now 15 years old! We look back at this groundbreaking system and its legendary launch title, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess! Plus: Our favorite Wii memories, hidden gem Wii games like Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate...

  
• 10.11.2021

  Bonus Stage! Order in the Court [PPEX9]

  No objections here! The Ace Attorney series turns 20 years old, and we're celebrating by passing judgment on the latest title, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, investigating our favorite and least-favorite characters, and ranking every entry in the series! (Intermission...

  
• 08.14.2021

  Bonus Stage! GBA/3DS Double Anniversary [PPEX8]

  Celebrate the milestone anniversaries of the Nintendo 3DS and Game Boy Advance with a look back at these portable powerhouses! We examine the legacy of the GBA and discuss the top 20 essential games for the 3DS. Featuring Zelda, Mario,...

  
• 06.17.2021

  Bonus Stage! Nintendo E3 Report 2021 [PPEX7]

  E3 2021 has come and gone, so it's time to discuss the latest reveals, including The Legend of Zelda, Metroid Dread, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, WarioWare: Get It Together!, Mario Party Superstars, Kazuya in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and...

  
• 03.18.2021

  Bonus Stage! Turtle Power [PPEX6]

  Cowabunga! To commemorate the announcement of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, we're looking back at the fearless foursome's most notable outings on Nintendo systems, including on the NES, SNES, Game Boy, and more! (Intermission Music: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...

  
• 02.25.2021

  Bonus Stage! Nintendo Direct Returns [PPEX5]

  In this bonus episode, the Power Pros are back to discuss all the recent big news from the long-awaited February 2021 Nintendo Direct, including Splatoon 3, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Mario Golf: Super Rush, Pyra/Mythra in Super...

  
• 01.23.2021

  Bonus Stage! NES 35th Anniversary Special [PPEX4]

  It's a special Power Pros episode celebrating 35 years of the NES with 35 reasons we love the system! From Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and Metroid to Ninja Gaiden, Mega Man, and Contra, all the classics are...

  
• 06.21.2020

  Grand Finales [PP200]

  The Pros discuss their favorite video game endings! Plus: New Pokémon Snap, Summer in Mara, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, Sunset Riders, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX, Lego Super Mario, and more! (Intermission Music: Shantae and the Seven Sirens...

  
• 06.06.2020

  Well Excuse Me, Power Pros! [PP199]

  We're really feelin' it with Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for Switch! Plus: Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass news, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition, and a look back at the Legend of Zelda animated series! (Intermission Music: Viewtiful Joe...

  
• 05.30.2020

  Show Me Your Moves [PP198]

  Shantae is back in Shantae and the Seven Sirens, the Half-Genie heroine's biggest and possibly best outing yet! Plus: What the Golf?, Sega Ages: Thunder Force AC, and more, including gaming's most satisfying moves! (Intermission Music: Streets of Rage 4...

  
• 05.17.2020

  All the Rage [PP197]

  Rock out with your Switch out as we pick gaming's greatest soundtracks! Plus: Streets of Rage 4 delivers a retrotastic beatdown, Paper Mario: The Origami King, Shantae and the Seven Sirens, G-LOC Air Battle, Mortal Kombat 11, Harvest Moon: One...

  
• 05.01.2020

  Duties, Disasters, and DLC [PP196]

  Work gets weird in Good Job!, we shake and quake in Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories, and a legend is reborn in Trials of Mana. Plus: Updates to Super Mario Maker 2 and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo holiday ornaments,...

  
• 04.16.2020

  Party Plans [PP195]

  Super Mario's 35th anniversary is approaching - we discuss the rumors and possibilities of how fans may be able to celebrate on Switch! Plus: Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche, Cooking Mama: Cookstar, Trails of Cold Steel IV, Story of Seasons:...

  
• 03.29.2020

  Double Direct [PP194]

  Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Bravely Default II, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Good Job!, Baldo, and Summer in Mara are among the Switch highlights from the recent Nintendo Direct Mini and Indie World Showcase presentations! Plus: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Shantae...

  
• 03.14.2020

  Ultimate Showdown [PP193]

  Which six characters should join the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster in the Fighters Pass Vol. 2 DLC? Plus: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, Murder by Numbers, E3 canceled, LEGO Super Mario, and more! (Intermission Music: Vice: Project Doom...

  
• 02.29.2020

  Pork Chops for the Win [PP192]

  We chow down on Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold for Switch to see if it cuts the mustard! Also: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Vitamin Connection, Double Dragon & Kunio-Kun Retro Brawler Bundle, Sega Ages: Sonic the Hedgehog 2,...

  
• 02.14.2020

  Best of the Decade! [PP191]

  From Mario to Zelda to Pokémon and beyond, the Pros pick their top 10 games of the past decade! Plus: Code Shifter, 198X, The Wonderful 101 on Kickstarter, Double Dragon & Kunio-Kun Retro Brawler Collection, Sega Ages: Sonic the Hedgehog...

  
• 01.31.2020

  2020 Nintendo Preview [PP190]

  The year ahead is already packed with Switch goodness, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, Shantae and the Seven Sirens, Streets of Rage 4, Axiom Verge 2, and beyond! Plus: Tokyo...

  
• 01.16.2020

  The Best of 2019 [PP189]

  Last year was jam-packed with fantastic games for Switch owners - the Pros look back at their favorites! Plus: Byleth in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Sword & Shield Expansion Pass, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, Vitamin Connection, Ring...

  
• 12.24.2019

  Merry Memories [PP188]

  'Tis the season to be gaming as the Pros reflect on their favorite Nintendo holiday memories! Plus: A Hat in Time, Steins;Gate: My Darling's Embrace, Luigi's Mansion 3 DLC, Shantae and the Seven Sirens, and more! (Intermission Music: Wii U...

  
• 12.14.2019

  Heroic Nonsense [PP187]

  Heroland brings quirky comedy role-playing to Switch, and Shovel Knight gets regal with King of Cards! Plus: Nintendo Indie World report (featuring Axiom Verge 2, Streets of Rage 4, Sports Story, and beyond), Super Mario Maker 2 X The Legend...

  
• 11.28.2019

  Double-Edged Sword (and Shield) [PP186]

  We embark on our journey into the Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Shield, solve puzzles and crimes in Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy - Deluxe Edition, and get stupid in The Stretchers! Plus: New amiibo, Snack...

  
• 11.09.2019

  Oh Yeah, Luigi Time! [PP185]

  The bro in green takes center stage this episode as we discuss Luigi's Mansion 3 and look back at Luigi's storied history! Plus: Terry Bogard's debut in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King, The...

  
• 10.26.2019

  Sixth Sense [PP184]

  This episode is bursting with RPG goodness, including impressions of The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition for Switch and a look back at 25 years of Final Fantasy VI. Plus: Return of the Obra Dinn, Shakedown: Hawaii for...

  
• 10.18.2019

  Fall Feast of Games [PP183]

  An embarrassment of gaming riches arrives on Nintendo Switch, including Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition, Untitled Goose Game, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, Killer Queen Black, The Ninja Saviors: Return of...

  
• 09.30.2019

  Bonus Stage: Genesis Does! [PPEX03]

  It's a Sega Genesis celebration! From Sonic to Golden Axe to Dynamite Headdy, we commemorate 30 years of Sega's 16-bit classic by picking the best Genesis games you can play on Nintendo systems, plus we power-up with the recently released...

  
• 09.27.2019

  Sweet Dreams [PP182]

  The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening arrives on Switch and redefines an all-time classic. Plus: Mario Kart Tour, Daemon X Machina, AI: The Somnium Files, and more, including the best dream-inspired games on Nintendo systems. (Intermission Music: Mighty Switch Force!...

  
• 09.15.2019

  Chain Reaction [PP181]

  This episode: Nintendo news and impressions overload! Astral Chain, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, River City Girls, Ring Fit Adventure, Mega Man Zero/ZX Collection, Shovel Knight Dig, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Super Kirby Clash, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore, Overwatch: Legendary...

  
• 08.23.2019

  Game Boy Gala [PP180]

  We celebrate 30 years of Nintendo's original portable powerhouse - the Game Boy - with the system's 30 best games! Plus: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, Grandia HD Collection, Shantae and the Seven Sirens, Vitamin Connection, A Hat...

  
• 08.09.2019

  Wild Ideas [PP179]

  The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel is coming to Nintendo Switch, and this is what we want to see! Plus: Grandia HD Collection, Cooking Mama, Pokémon Sword & Shield, and more! (Intermission Music: Perfect Dark - Menu...

  
• 08.01.2019

  House Party [PP178]

  Class is in session with Fire Emblem: Three Houses for Nintendo Switch! Does the legendary strategy series still bring the heat? Plus: Mighty Switch Force! Collection, Blazing Chrome, My Friend Pedro, the Hero in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Monkey...

  
• 07.11.2019

  Let There Be Lite! [PP177]

  Nintendo has unveiled its latest hardware: the Nintendo Switch Lite! Plus: Dr. Mario World, Pokémon, and the coolest transformations in gaming! (Intermission Music: Final Fight 2 - Hong Kong 12:00PM 1)

  
• 07.05.2019

  Makings of Greatness [PP176]

  Super Mario Maker 2 is here! Does it build upon the success of the original? Plus: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Dragon Quest Builders 2, River City Girls, Mighty Switch Force! Collection, Catan, SolSeraph, and more, including the Game Boy...

  
• 06.20.2019

  E3 2019 Aftermath [PP175]

  Hands-on with some of the year's most anticipated Switch titles, including The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Luigi's Mansion 3, Pokémon Sword and Shield, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, Contra: Rogue Corps, Mario and Sonic at the Olympic...

  
• 06.12.2019

  Nintendo Direct E3 2019 [PP174]

  E3 2019 is here! We discuss all the Nintendo and third-party news and announcements, including the Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel, Banjo-Kazooie and Dragon Quest in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Luigi's Mansion 3, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, The Legend...

  
• 05.31.2019

  Crystal Clear [PP173]

  E3 2019 is coming - here's what we want to see! Plus: Resident Evil 4 for Nintendo Switch, Contra Anniversary Collection, Mario Kart Tour, Pokémon announcements, Baldo, and the most ambitious crossover in puzzle-game history - Crystal Crisis! (Intermission Music:...

  
• 05.17.2019

  Long Live 3DS [PP172]

  As the 3DS era draws to a close, we pick the system's top 30 must-have games! Plus: Super Mario Maker 2, Shakedown: Hawaii, Castlevania Anniversary Collection, Detective Pikachu movie impressions, and lots more! (Intermission Music: Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse -...

  
• 05.03.2019

  Ultimate Final Four [PP171]

  Which characters deserve to fill the remaining DLC slots in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? Plus: Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, Konami Anniversary Collection: Arcade Classics, Box Boy + Box Girl!!, Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom...

  
• 04.19.2019

  Fantasy Fulfillment [PP170]

  Dive into the world of Final Fantasy with Final Fantasy X & X-2 HD Remaster, as well as a look at the past and present of gaming's premiere RPG series! Plus: Joker debuts in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Cuphead, Hellblade:...

  
• 04.12.2019

  First Timers [PP169]

  The latest major Switch and 3DS releases discussed: Yoshi's Crafted World, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Mechstermination Force, and Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn! Plus: Nintendo rumors, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Mario ornaments, and the Pros'...

  
• 03.28.2019

  The Nindie Connection [PP168]

  Legendary classics return on Switch: Final Fantasy VII, Castlevania, Contra, and more! Plus: Big indie news with Shantae 5, Cyber-Shadow, Cuphead, Cadence of Hyrule, and many others, as well as the Nintendo/indie collaborations we want to see! (Intermission Music: Final...

  
• 03.14.2019

  SP Enhanced [PP167]

  In this episode: Nintendo Labo VR, Deltrarune Chapter 1, Toejam & Earl: Back in the Groove, RemiLore, Trials Rising, The Alliance Alive HD Remastered, RPG Maker MV, The Art of Super Mario Odyssey, and lots more, including the SP NES...

  
• 03.01.2019

  Reggie, Set, Go! [PP166]

  Pokémon Sword and Shield have been revealed: new games, new region, new Pokémon! Plus: As Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime prepares to retire, we discuss our favorite Reggie moments and memories. Also: Yo-Kai Watch 3, Ace Attorney, Resident Evil,...

  
• 02.22.2019

  Reawakening [PP165]

  Nintendo's 2019 Switch lineup is looking better than ever! We discuss The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Super Mario Maker 2, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Astral Chain, Dragon Quest XI, Daemon X Machina, Yoshi's Crafted World, and many others! Plus:...

  
• 02.13.2019

  Nintendo's Biggest Blunders [PP164]

  Even the Big N makes mistakes! From Virtual Boy to CD-i Zelda to the Wii U, we discuss Nintendo's most egregious errors! Plus: Wargroove, Baldur's Gate, Xbox Live on Switch, listener mail, and more! (Intermission Music: Lethal Weapon - Stage...

  
• 02.01.2019

  Delicious and Nutritious [PP163]

  Nintendo presses reset on Metroid Prime 4! What does it mean for the series? Plus: Piranha Plant debuts in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Dr. Mario World announced, new amiibo, Switch hardware rumors, Gris impressions, and more, including our favorite gaming...

  
• 01.24.2019

  Playing with Style [PP162]

  The Pros dig into the biggest recent releases, including New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes, and Onimusha: Warlords. Plus: New indie Switch games, Mortal...

  
• 01.10.2019

  2019 Nintendo Preview [PP161]

  Super Mario! Fire Emblem! Pokémon! Animal Crossing! Luigi's Mansion 3! Yoshi's Crafted World! Shovel Knight! Ace Attorney! Mortal Kombat! Doom Eternal! We take a peek at all these games and more as we preview what's sure to be one of...

  
• 01.04.2019

  The Best of 2018 [PP160]

  The Pros pick the best games of 2018! Will the obvious hits win or will an unexpected contender take the prize!? Plus: Battle Princess Madelyn, Katamari Damacy Reroll, Warframe, Phantasy Star, the worst amiibo ever, listener mail, and more! (Intermission...

  
• 12.20.2018

  The Ultimate Battle [PP159]

  Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has arrived, and the Nintendo Switch will never be the same! Plus, the pros are back from Japan with their picks for the biggest games that still need to come to the West! Also: Monster Boy...