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Logan and Justin have played Echoes of Wisdom, and they fell in love with it! Hear about the game’s first dungeon, the funniest uses for echoes, and how it perfectly blends 2D Zelda with BotW/TotK. Plus, they highlight the best games they saw at PAX West, including Romancing Saga, Reggie, Retro Realms: Ash vs the Evil Dead, and Dragon Quest 3. Then, Chris and Logan share their thoughts on the full release of Emio: The Smiling Man – Famicom Detective Club.

Logan is away at PAX this week, which means the inmates are running the asylum once again! Join Justin and Chris as they discuss the announcements at this week's Nintendo Indie and Partner Showcase including the arrival of Pizza Tower on the Switch, Balatro's DLC, and a whole lot more. We also talk about a new Super Mario Sunshine Mod that has been in the making for YEARS and the dawn of GameStop's Retro storefronts and what it means for retro game collectors.

Nintendo showed off its upcoming museum in a Direct this week, and Logan and Chris can’t help but feel disappointed by how it’s shaping up. Plus, Logan played the Emio: The Smiling Man demo, Nintendo finally detailed amiibo support for Echoes of Wisdom, and the guys dive into your questions in E. Gadd’s Emails.

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After a week off, Logan, Justin, and Chris react to the new Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer and discuss why this game looks bigger than your traditional 2D Zelda. Then, the panel guesses at when we might see Switch 2 launch next year and how Grand Theft Auto 6 could factor into it. Finally, they discuss Aero GPX, the F-Zero spiritual successor that you need to play if you’re into futuristic racing games… and should still try even if you’re not.

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To celebrate 100 episodes of the Toadstool Boardroom, we’re taking a look at the most influential figures in Nintendo history. From the names you know like Miyamoto and Iwata, to the unsung heroes that deserve more recognition, we walk through 12 names you need to know if you care about Nintendo’s legacy. Then, we reflect on the show and listen to your voice messages about what the Boardroom has meant to you. Thank you so much for supporting us through the last 100 episodes, here’s to 100 more!!

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https://web.archive.org/web/20200418092054/https://v1.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/issues/issue_87/490-Searching-for-Gunpei-Yokoi

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/08/random_did_you_know_the_name_metroid_was_made_by_combining_metro_and_android

https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/postscript-the-man-behind-nintendo

https://web.archive.org/web/20110721221628/http://www.1up.com/news/nintendo-president-yamauchi-builds-83

https://www.wired.com/2007/03/vgl-koji-kondo-/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazumi_Totaka

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/layoffs-are-not-the-solution-nintendo-s-iwata

https://web.archive.org/web/20121011005838/http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2008/04/column_game_mag_weaseling_just.php

https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Ocarina-of-Time-3D/Vol-2-Original-Development-Staff-Part-1/3-Let-s-Go-to-Toei-Kyoto-Studio-Park-/3-Let-s-Go-to-Toei-Kyoto-Studio-Park--231680.html

We have so much Nintendo news to talk about this week! First, Logan, Justin, and Chris review Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. Then, they talk about the week’s news, including Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, Splatoon 3’s big grand festival, the return of amiibo, and if Nintendo just dropped the first real hint about Switch 2.

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Much has been said about Luigi Mansion 2’s mission layout, but how about a positive take? This week, Chris lays out why the HD remaster of Dark Moon has been perfect for playing in bursts during this busy time in his life. Plus, Nintendo talked about passing the torch to younger creators, generative AI, and a whole lot more at the annual shareholders meeting, and there’s a really cool Club Nintendo Kickstarter you should check out.

In the aftermath of last week’s explosive episode and Nintendo Direct, Logan and Justin talk about what YOU thought of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metroid Prime 4, and the Direct as a whole. Plus, the Pyoro leaker era appears to be over, as the boardroom discusses Nintendo’s approach to keeping its announcements quieter than ever ahead of the Direct. And, a couple of Switch exclusives are out this week, and Logan shares his thoughts on Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, and why Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble is his new favorite game of 2024.