This week on All Things Nintendo, freelance writer and board game creator Ben Bertoli joins the show to discuss the franchises that were once on Nintendo that he and Brian want to come back during the Switch 2 years. They also render their Pokémon Day hopes, dreams, and predictions, and cover the latest news, including the end of My Nintendo Gold Points, an impending Tony Hawk's Pro Skater announcement, and Pokémon Go potentially being sold.

NOTE: At the start of the third segment, some technical difficulties negatively impact the audio quality of Brian's audio. The problem is solved about five minutes into the segment. We apologize for the sound quality during that brief stretch.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Ben on Bluesky @radishgames and Twitter @SuperBentendo. You can find Radish Games at radishgames.com.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

You can support friend of the show Seth Macy's GoFundMe to help his wife's battle with cancer here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-brandys-battle-against-cancer

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to gain access to bonuses like the community Discord, priority for interactive episodes, and early/ad-free episodes. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo merchandise, you can find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on TeePublic.com.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:38 – Switch 2 Analyst Price Prediction

00:03:56 – Nintendo Discontinues Loyalty Program

00:10:23 – Niantic Reportedly Selling Games Division

00:19:22 – Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind Updates

00:23:56 – Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Announcement Teases

00:29:12 – Mouthwashing Coming to Switch

00:31:30 – Night School and NetEase Layoffs

00:41:33 – Franchises We Want to See Return to Nintendo

01:15:56 – Pokémon Day 2024 Predictions

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email [email protected], or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

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JHerb

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Johnny 5

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Joseph

Joseph Jury

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Katie Cross

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Electric Playground Network's Victor Lucas to discuss and rank Nintendo's various historical launch lineups. They also discuss all the latest news and rank their top five Nintendo launch games of all time.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Victor on Twitter @Victor_Lucas or Bluesky @VictorLucas. You can also subscribe Electric Playground Network on YouTube.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

You can support friend of the show Seth Macy's GoFundMe to help his wife's battle with cancer here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-brandys-battle-against-cancer

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to gain access to bonuses like the community Discord, priority for interactive episodes, and early/ad-free episodes. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo merchandise, you can find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on TeePublic.com.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:09:59 – Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

00:21:08 – Dave the Diver Like a Dragon DLC

00:28:15 – Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

00:37:20 – Warriors: Abyss

00:41:02 – Wario Land 4 to Switch Online

00:43:12 – Rocksteady Reportedly Working on New Batman Game–

00:57:21 – Nintendo Launch Lineup Tier List Ranking

01:45:33 – Definitive Ranking: Nintendo Launch Games

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email [email protected], or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

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Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

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Charles Clift

Colton Bredlau

Dan Noorman

Derek Sigmund

Dusty Beaman

IanTClark 

Jackal

James D

Jason Thompson

Jawarhello 

JHerb

Jill Grodt

Joey Alesia

Johnny 5

Jordan Sloat

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joseph Jury

Joshua Duperoy

Justin Childress

Katie Cross

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

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kristiana

Lindsey Harts

Mad Genie (Konfuzed Koala)

Matthew 

Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

Megan S.

Michael Ogden

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This week on All Things Nintendo, New York Post sports reporter and former games journalist Scott Fontana joins the show to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. 3. They also rank their top 5 NES games of all time, discuss the latest news out of the Nintendo earnings call, and more!

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Scott on Bluesky @ScottFontana. You can read his work in the New York Post.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

You can support friend of the show Seth Macy's GoFundMe to help his wife's battle with cancer here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-brandys-battle-against-cancer

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to gain access to bonuses like the community Discord, priority for interactive episodes, and early/ad-free episodes. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo merchandise, you can find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on TeePublic.com.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:02:18 – Nintendo Earnings Call News

00:21:25 – Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Release Date

00:25:58 – Super Mario World Added to Nintendo Music App

00:30:57 – Super Mario Bros. 3 Retrospective

01:14:38 – Definitive Ranking: NES Games

01:30:11 – eShop Gem of the Week: SteamWorld Dig

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email [email protected], or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon:

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Alana R

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Alex Stadnik

Andy Junkins

Avri Rosen-Zvi

Ben Richlin

Brett Thomas Miro

Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

ChapsMyAss

Charles Clift

Colton Bredlau

Dan Noorman

Derek Sigmund

Dusty Beaman

IanTClark 

Jackal

James D

Jason Thompson

Jawarhello 

JHerb

Jill Grodt

Joey Alesia

Johnny 5

Jordan Sloat

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joseph Jury

Joshua Duperoy

Justin Childress

Katie Cross

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

Kreaper207

kristiana

Lindsey Harts

Mad Genie (Konfuzed Koala)

Matthew 

Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

Megan S.

Michael Ogden

nintendo101.

Nolan Filter

Paige

Paul (@DrunkonMako)

Phillip G. Cox

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Rob McCann (BobbyMac265)

Robert Sousa

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian takes the entire episode to answer questions from the All Things Nintendo Patreon, community Discord, and various social media channels. Though there is no other voice on this week's show, the listeners are the unofficial guests of this episode of the podcast!

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

You can support friend of the show Seth Macy's GoFundMe to help his wife's battle with cancer here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-brandys-battle-against-cancer

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to gain access to bonuses like the community Discord, priority for interactive episodes, and early/ad-free episodes. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo merchandise, you can find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on TeePublic.com.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:15 – Inbox Q&A

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email [email protected], or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon:

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Adam Scott

Alana R

Alec Aquinino

Alex Stadnik

Andy Junkins

Avri Rosen-Zvi

Ben Richlin

Brett Thomas Miro

Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

ChapsMyAss

Charles Clift

Colton Bredlau

Dan Noorman

Derek Sigmund

Dusty Beaman

IanTClark 

Jackal

James D

Jason Thompson

Jawarhello 

JHerb

Jill Grodt

Joey Alesia

Johnny 5

Jordan Sloat

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joseph Jury

Joshua Duperoy

Justin Childress

Katie Cross

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

Kreaper207

kristiana

Lindsey Harts

Mad Genie (Konfuzed Koala)

Matthew 

Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

Megan S.

Michael Ogden

nintendo101.

Nolan Filter

Paige

Paul (@DrunkonMako)

Phillip G. Cox

Prattable

Rachel Atkins

Rob McCann (BobbyMac265)

Robert Sousa

Russell Sayer

Ryan Baldwin

Scott Matthews

Sir Phobos

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This week on All Things Nintendo, former Game Informer editor Wesley LeBlanc joins the show to share his love for 2022's Citizen Sleeper ahead of next week's launch of its sequel. Brian and Wesley also discuss the cancellation of Earthblade, a game from the studio behind Celeste, and the updates coming to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Bluesky @WesleyLeblanc.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

You can support friend of the show Seth Macy's GoFundMe to help his wife's battle with cancer here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-brandys-battle-against-cancer

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to gain access to bonuses like the community Discord, priority for interactive episodes, and early/ad-free episodes. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo merchandise, you can find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on TeePublic.com.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:03:47 – Earthblade Cancellation

00:12:47 – Small Hollow Knight Silksong Update

00:22:17 – Pokémon TCG Pocket Trading and New Expansion

00:33:36 – Pokémon Center Pop-Up Shop

00:37:05 – Reggie Fils-Aime Praises Astro Bot

00:40:53 – Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind Online Added

00:42:55 – Sega Launches Sega Account

00:44:45 – Sonic X Shadow Generations Retro Skin Now Free

00:46:32 – Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on Digital Stores Now

00:47:35 – Latest Sonic Game and Movie Sales Numbers

00:48:12 – Nintendo Toyed with Magnetic Joy-Cons Before

00:55:43 – Why You Should Care About Citizen Sleeper 2

01:17:02 – Definitive Ranking: Sci-Fi Games

01:32:40 – eShop Gem of the Week: The Swords of Ditto: Mormo’s Curse

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email [email protected], or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon:

Aaron Smith

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Adam Scott

Alana R

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Alex Stadnik

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Brett Thomas Miro

Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

ChapsMyAss

Charles Clift

Colton Bredlau

Dan Noorman

Derek Sigmund

Dusty Beaman

IanTClark 

Jackal

James D

Jason Thompson

Jawarhello 

JHerb

Jill Grodt

Joey Alesia

Johnny 5

Jordan Sloat

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joseph Jury

Joshua Duperoy

Justin Childress

Katie Cross

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

Kreaper207

kristiana

Mad Genie (Konfuzed Koala)

Matthew 

Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

Megan S.

Michael Ogden

nintendo101.

Nolan Filter

Paige

Paul (@DrunkonMako)

Phillip G. Cox

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Rob McCann (BobbyMac265)

Robert Sousa

Russell Sayer

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by former Game Informer director Kyle Hilliard to dive into Nintendo's first official look at the Nintendo Switch 2. Then, freelancer Ben Bertoli joins the show to share his review of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Bluesky @kylehilliard. You can follow Ben on Bluesky @radishgames and Twitter @SuperBentendo. You can find Radish Games at radishgames.com and read his full Donkey Kong Country Returns HD review on Polygon.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

You can support friend of the show Seth Macy's GoFundMe to help his wife's battle with cancer here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-brandys-battle-against-cancer

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to gain access to bonuses like the community Discord, priority for interactive episodes, and early/ad-free episodes. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo merchandise, you can find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on TeePublic.com.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:19 – Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal

00:35:01 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game

00:48:25 – Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Review

01:10:27 – Definitive Ranking: Donkey Kong Gimmicks

01:24:15 – eShop Gem of the Week: Lil Gator Game

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email [email protected], or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon:

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Adam Scott

Alana R

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Brett Thomas Miro

Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

ChapsMyAss

Charles Clift

Colton Bredlau

Dan Noorman

Derek Sigmund

Dusty Beaman

IanTClark 

Jackal

James D

Jason Thompson

Jawarhello 

JHerb

Jill Grodt

Joey Alesia

Johnny 5

Jordan Sloat

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joseph Jury

Joshua Duperoy

Justin Childress

Katie Cross

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

Kreaper207

kristiana

Mad Genie (Konfuzed Koala)

Matthew 

Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

Megan S.

Michael Ogden

nintendo101.

Nolan Filter

Paige

Paul (@DrunkonMako)

Phillip G. Cox

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Robert Sousa

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian Shea and his former colleague at Game Informer, Marcus Stewart, discuss the big Switch 2 leak coming out of CES to start the show. Then, they transition to a fun game of pitching what could be next for each of Nintendo's biggest franchises.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea. You can follow Marcus on Twitter and Bluesky: @MarcusStewart7.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

You can support friend of the show Seth Macy's GoFundMe to help his wife's battle with cancer here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-brandys-battle-against-cancer

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to gain access to bonuses like Discord access, early and ad-free episodes, and an entire bonus podcast. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo or All Things Gamers merchandise, you can find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on TeePublic.com.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:02:41 – Big Switch 2 Hardware Leak

00:16:37 – Pitching What's Next for Nintendo's Franchises

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email [email protected], or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon:

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Abdulla

Adam Scott

Alana R

Alec Aquinino

Alex Stadnik

Andy Junkins

Avri Rosen-Zvi

Ben Richlin

Brett Thomas Miro

Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

ChapsMyAss

Charles Clift

Chris Cali

Colton Bredlau

Dan Noorman

Derek Sigmund

Dusty Beaman

IanTClark

Jackal

James D

Jason Thompson

Jawarhello

JHerb

Jill Grodt

Johnny 5

Jordan Sloat

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joshua Duperoy

Justin Childress

Katie Cross

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

Kreaper207

kristiana

Lindsey Harts

Mad Genie (Konfuzed Koala)

Marshall Thompson

Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

Megan S.

Michael Ogden

nintendo101.

Nolan Filter

Paige

Paul (@DrunkonMako)

Phillip G. Cox

Prattable

Rachel Atkins

Rob McCann (BobbyMac265)

Robert Sousa

Roger Reichardt

Russell Sayer

Ryan Baldwin

Scott Matthews

Sir Phobos

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Wicked Good Gaming's Dom Mahoney joins the show to help predict what 2025 holds for Nintendo. After looking at the calendar as it exists at the start of the year and sharing our own predictions, we transition to playing "Buy or Sell?" with listener-submitted prompts.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea. You can follow Dom on Twitter @WGGPapaDom. You can check out his work at WickedGoodGaming.com.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

You can support friend of the show Seth Macy's GoFundMe to help his wife's battle with cancer here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-brandys-battle-against-cancer

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to gain access to bonuses like Discord access, early and ad-free episodes, and an entire bonus podcast. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo or All Things Gamers merchandise, you can find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on TeePublic.com.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:24 – 2025 Calendar So Far

00:17:00 – Increasingly Spicy 2025 Predictions

00:40:53 – 2025 Buy or Sell?

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email [email protected], or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon:

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Abdulla

Adam Scott

Alana R

Alec Aquinino

Alex Stadnik

Andy Junkins

Avri Rosen-Zvi

Ben Richlin

Brett Thomas Miro

Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

ChapsMyAss

Charles Clift

Chris Cali

Colton Bredlau

Dan Noorman

Derek Sigmund

Desmond Thomas

Dusty Beaman

IanTClark 

Jackal

James D

Jason Thompson

Jawarhello 

JHerb

Jill Grodt

Johnny 5

Jordan Sloat

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joseph Jury

Joshua Duperoy

Justin Childress

Katie Cross

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

Kreaper207

kristiana

Lindsey Harts

Mad Genie (Konfuzed Koala)

Marshall Thompson

Matthew 

Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

Megan S.

Michael Ogden

nintendo101.

Nolan Filter

Paige

Paul (@DrunkonMako)

Phillip G. Cox

Prattable

Rachel Atkins

Rob McCann (BobbyMac265)

Robert Sousa

Roger Reichardt

Russell Sayer

Ryan Baldwin

Scott Matthews

Sir Phobos

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This week on All Things Nintendo, it's the fourth annual All Things Nintendo Awards! Logan Plant from IGN and the Toadstool Boardroom podcast joins the show to recap 2024 and celebrate the best Switch gaming had to offer.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea. You can follow Logan on Bluesky @LoganJPlant. You can read his work on IGN and hear him on Nintendo Voice Chat and the Toadstool Boardroom podcast.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to gain access to bonuses like Discord access, early and ad-free episodes, and an entire bonus podcast. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo or All Things Gamers merchandise, you can find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on TeePublic.com.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:15 – 2024 Overall Recap

00:12:17 – Best Strategy or Simulation Game

00:14:55 – Best Action Game

00:20:30 – Best RPG

00:23:10 – Best Platforming Game

00:26:40 – Best Indie Game

00:30:45 – Best Multiplayer Game

00:33:55 – Best Compilation

00:41:19 – Best Remake or Remaster

00:45:53 – Better Late Than Never Award

00:49:46 – Most Wanted Game in 2025

00:54:30 – Best Third-Party Game

00:58:40 – Best Nintendo Game

01:02:32 – Grading Nintendo’s 2024

01:02:33 – Nintendo’s 2025 Outlook

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Ben Richlin to give a full review of the newest theatrical gaming adaptation, Sonic the Hedgehog 3. But before that, they discuss Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind and the various news items from the last week.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea. You can follow Ben on Twitter: @doctorbenmd.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to gain access to bonuses like Discord access, early and ad-free episodes, and an entire bonus podcast. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo or All Things Gamers merchandise, you can find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on TeePublic.com.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:21 – Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Expansion

00:11:35 – New Balatro Collaborations

00:18:01 – The Plucky Squire Update

00:20:42 – Nintendo Year-in-Review Live Now

00:25:29 – New Alarmo Scene

00:25:43 – New Switch 2 Leak

00:29:04 – Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

00:32:17 – Shadow Labyrinth

00:35:37 – Dave the Diver Into the Jungle DLC

00:35:56 – Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

00:38:15 – Okami Sequel

00:40:21 – Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Overview Trailer

00:43:36 – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind Impressions

01:00:42 – Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Review – Non-spoilers

01:19:09 – Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Review – Spoilers

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email [email protected], or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon:

Aaron Smith

Abdulla

Adam Scott

Alana R

Alec Aquinino

Alex Stadnik

Andy Junkins

Avri Rosen-Zvi

Ben Richlin

Brett Thomas Miro

Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

ChapsMyAss

Charles Clift

Chris Cali

Colton Bredlau

Dan Noorman

Derek Sigmund

Desmond Thomas

Dusty Beaman

IanTClark 

Jackal

James D

Jason Thompson

Jawarhello 

JHerb

Jill Grodt

Johnny 5

Jordan Sloat

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joseph Jury

Joshua Duperoy

Justin Childress

Katie Cross

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

Kreaper207

kristiana

Mad Genie (Konfuzed Koala)

Marshall Thompson

Matthew 

Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

Megan S.

Michael Ogden

nintendo101.

Nolan Filter

Paige

Paul (@DrunkonMako)

Phillip G. Cox

Prattable

Rachel Atkins

Rob McCann (BobbyMac265)

Robert Sousa

Roger Reichardt

Russell Sayer

Ryan Baldwin

Scott Matthews

Sir Phobos

Smithypoo

TuxDC

WamBamSamTheGamingMan

Zach Marcus

Zachary Pligge

Zech (threeswordssama)

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