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For over 130 years, Nintendo has been a pioneer in gaming, creating legendary franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong. Every week, IGN’s Nintendo Voice Chat podcast celebrates all things Nintendo—past, present, and future. Join the NVC crew for expert analysis, news, and lively discussions on everything from classic favorites to the latest on Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just jumping in, Nintendo Voice Chat is your go-to Nintendo podcast.
Nintendo Voice Chat is a part of Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand.
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This week’s show is packed with news, sequels, and Switch goodness. First, we dive into some major headlines: Borderlands 4 delayed indefinitely, a big update for Mario Kart World, a mysterious new Fire Emblem: Shadows tease, and the surprising news that Doug Bowser will exit as President of Nintendo of America at the end of 2025.cThen we celebrate what has truly been the year of indie sequels. With Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Monster Train 2, Deltarune, Slime Rancher 2, and more. Finally, we share what we’ve been playing on Switch and Switch 2, including Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:07 - Borderlands 4 Delayed & Mario Kart World Update
00:08:31 - Fire Emblem Shadows & Doug Bowser Exits
00:16:59 - Hades II
00:29:15 - Cadence of Hyrule
00:32:42 - Deltarune & SteamWorld Dig 2
00:39:30 - Celeste, Castle Crashers, Geometry Wars, & Tunic
00:47:14 - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
00:53:50 - Pokémon Legends: Z-A
01:01:51 - Hyrule Warriors
01:08:59 - Outro
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Hollow Knight Silksong has been in the wild for a couple weeks now, and it’s finally time to answer the question: was it worth the wait? This week, join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Brian Altano, and IGN’s Silksong reviewer Tom Marks as they dive deep into the metroidvania sequel. But we’re far from done after that – stick around for discussion surrounding Nintendo’s recent pricing announcements from last week’s Nintendo Directs, more thoughts on announcements like Pokemon Pokopia and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, our review of Donkey Kong Bananza’s DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC, and a lot more.
00:00:00 - Intro & IGN Fan Fest Returns!
00:03:14 - Was Silksong Worth the Wait?
00:29:31- It’s Expensive Being a Nintendo Fan in 2025
00:57:50 - DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC
01:09:14 - Reb’s take on Pokemon Pokopia
01:13:12 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
01:16:23 - A Theory on Metroid Prime 4
01:35:04 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
01:37:41 - Is The Switch 2 off to a good start?
01:46:21 - Outro
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We got an hour-long Nintendo Direct today, and there’s so much to dive into! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Nick Limon, and Seth Macy as they react to the biggest reveals from the show, including Super Mario Galaxy 2 finally coming to Nintendo Switch, other big reveals for Mario’s 40th anniversary like Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and more. Plus, thoughts on Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, the swappable Kirby Air Riders amiibo, and the craziest drop of the direct: Virtual Boy is back. Then, stick around as Sam Claiborn joins the show to share his impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza’s new DK Isle and Emerald Rush DLC, which is available today!
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We went to PAX West in Seattle and played a ton of Nintendo Switch 2 games coming this fall, including Kirby Air Riders, Pokemon Legends Z-A, Hollow Knight Silksong, and a lot more. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they share impressions of Nintendo’s holiday lineup. Plus, we finally share thoughts on Drag x Drive, and Reb gives a deep dive on UFO 50.
00:00:00 - Intro & Humble Bundle Choice
00:04:51 - Hollow Knight Silksong Is Out Now
00:20:49 - Pokemon Legends: Z-A
00:32:54 - Kirby Air Riders
00:41:30 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade & Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
00:51:51 - Serenity Forge, Gametank, & Star Wars Outlaws
00:59:46 - Dragon Quest 1+2 HD-2D Remake , Octopath Traveler 0, & Mina the Hollower
01:04:5 3 - How Strong Is Switch 2’s Fall 2025 Lineup?
01:12:28 - PAX West Recap, Jamboree gets an HD Update & UFO 50
01:23:30 - Drag X Drive Impressions & Outro
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1This week is all about the pink puffball, as Tom Marks joins Logan Plant and Rebekah Valentine to share his review of Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, including if it’s worth picking up the $80 version if you’ve never played it before, or the $20 upgrade if you already own the Switch 1 game. Then, the trio dives into Masahiro Sakurai’s 47-minute Kirby Air Riders Direct, breaking down our best look yet at the Switch 2’s first big November game. They discuss how it looks like an iterative GameCube sequel 20 years later, Sakurai’s amazing attention to detail, some concerns about the longevity of the City Trial mode, and a lot more.
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Welcome to a very special gamescom 2025 episode of NVC, live from beautiful Cologne, Germany. A city known for giving the world delicious beer, breathtaking views of the Dom Cathedral, and a guy named Peer Schneider. From Hollow Knight: Silksong, to Kirby Air Rider, to Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, join us as we breakdown Nintendo's massive presence at gamescom.
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This week, we’re peeling the banana on Donkey Kong Bananza with a full spoilercast! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they discuss absolutely everything in DK Bananza, nothing is off the table! So if you haven’t finished it yet, go back, beat the game, and return to listen to this in-depth conversation on the Switch 2 masterpiece. Topics include a full breakdown of the epic finale, our favorite layers and mechanics, the best small details we noticed, and our final overall thoughts on the game. Oh, Banana!!!
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We’re reacting to Nintendo’s latest Indie World Showcase, from UFO 50 to the reveal of Mina the Hollower’s there’s a lot to cover. Plus, we break down the biggest headlines from Nintendo’s Q1 FY2025 earnings report, discuss the Zelda movie casting, and more!
00:00:00 - Intro & Donkey Kong Bananza Spoilercast Update
00:05:03 - Indie World Showcase Reactions: UFO 50
00:12:26 - Mina the Hollower
00:24:25 - Neverway
00:29:39 - Ball X Pit & Glaciered
00:30:51 - DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO
00:37:10 - Nintendo’s Q1 2025
01:12:31 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land & Mario Paint on Switch 2
01:23:27 - Zelda Movie Casting & LEGO Gameboy
01:31:54 - Nintendo Playtest Program & Outro
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This week in a Mega Mushroom-sized episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, it’s time to break down all the biggest announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct, including The Adventures of Elliot, Octopath Traveler 0, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and more. Join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Jada Griffin, and Seth Macy as they share lukewarm impressions of the Direct and talk about the current third-party strategy on Nintendo Switch 2. Then, Logan breaks down his review of Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, sharing why it’s kind of a baffling release that doesn’t live up to its $80 price tag. Plus, the panel’s first impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza, belated thoughts on last week’s Pokemon Presents, a discussion on the strange rollout of Drag X Drive, Mario Kart World’s VS Race update, and more.
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This week, in a prerecorded episode shot on July 14, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Rebekah Valentine for a chill episode of NVC where they talk about what they’ve been playing on Nintendo Switch 2, including Fantasy Life, F-Zero, and Bravely Default. They also look back on a long-lost Nintendo character: Donkey Kong Jr. Finally, they hit the question block, and answer one listener question that asks if Mario games have gotten too easy over the years.
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Donkey Kong Bananza is finally here, and it’s a masterpiece! This week, join Logan Plant, Brendan Graeber, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano for their spoiler-free discussion about Logan’s 10/10 review for the new Nintendo Switch 2 platformer. Hear about DK’s incredible moveset, Bananza’s impressive world and destruction mechanics, and how it all comes together to create a truly groundbreaking adventure. Plus, they dive into Rebekah’s interview with the Bananza developers, where we learned about how Bananza came together in the early stages of development.
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10 years ago today, on July 11, 2015, the world lost a legend with the passing of Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. This week, join Logan Plant and Peer Schneider – who had the opportunity to interview Mr. Iwata multiple times – for a special episode of Nintendo Voice Chat where they look back at the man who boldly led Nintendo for more than a decade, and discuss how his legacy is still impacting Nintendo today. From stories of Mr. Iwata saving EarthBound from a troubled development, to his most charming, memorable Nintendo Direct moments, come celebrate the man who meant so much to Nintendo fans across the globe.
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Our final Donkey Kong Bananza preview is here, and we’re totally in love with what we’ve played of the upcoming 3D platformer. This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Reb Valentine, and Mitchell Saltzman as they dive into Mitchell’s Bananza preview, including thoughts on DK’s moveset, the challenge rooms, the Bananza transformations, and the confirmation that the team behind Super Mario Odyssey is working on Bananza. Plus, many Nintendo fans aren’t happy with the new Mario Kart World update that makes it almost impossible to guarantee a three-lap race online, and we talk about World’s shortcomings as an online game.
This weeks show is Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, Mitchell Saltzman, and is produced by Nick Maillet.
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Nintendo Switch 2 has been here for a couple of weeks now, and we’re starting to get a better idea of what we love about Nintendo’s new console and what we’d change. This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Reb Valentine as they break down their favorite features, like the new Pro Controller, backwards compatibility, and GameChat, and some big hangups, like poor invite implementation and some potential issues with the screen. Then, they hit the news, including discussion on Drag X Drive’s release date, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s incorrect “out now” banner, and more.
This week’s show is Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and is produced by Nick Maillet
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The NVC crew dives deep into the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, breaking down all the wild reveal from Oddrock’s Pauline transformation and DK’s expansive moveset (complete with Turf Surfing and Bananza transformations) to the Splatoon-esque bosses. Plus, uncover hidden details like amiibo support, skill upgrades, and minecart throwbacks! Then, the gang shifts gears to Mario Kart World, sharing multiplayer stories, track secrets, and why its interconnected world and HD rumble make it a standout.
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Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and there’s so much to talk about! This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Brian Altano, Tom Marks, and Seth Macy as they share their early thoughts on the new hardware, Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, and a lot more, including thoughts on GameCube games on Switch Online, Bravely Default’s remaster, Civ 7’s mouse controls, and the surprise reveal of Switch 2’s first Splatoon game.
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Happy Nintendo Switch 2 launch week! In this special IGN Live episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, Logan Plant is joined by Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and Jada Griffin to share their first three days with the brand-new Nintendo system. From hands-on impressions of Mario Kart World and Zelda to on-stage chaos with Knockout Tour (yes, someone gets pied in the face).
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As we approach the next generation of Nintendo, Brian Altano sits down with IGN co-founder Peer Schneider to look back at his decades-long journey covering Nintendo, from the early days to the dawn of the Switch 2. From launch events to iconic IGN moments (yes, that meme), this 1-on-1 dives into what it's like building the world’s biggest gaming site as a lifelong Nintendo fan.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:47 - The Early Days
00:16:35 - The Big Leap of the Nintendo 64
00:26:05 - Reviewing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
00:36:04 - The Gamecube Era
00:43:00 - Covering The Legend of Zelda: Windwaker
00:52:48 - Becoming The Reaction Guys
00:59:35 - The Wii and the Nintendo DS
01:03:16 - Experiencing the Nintendo 3DS
01:09:19 - Wii U: The Dark Ages
01:15:30 - The Launch of Amiibo
01:18:20 - The Nintendo 2DS
01:22:05 - The Success of the Nintendo Switch
01:29:18 - The Dawn of the Nintendo Switch 2 & What's Next
01:43:25 - Outro
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Brian Altano interviewed the one and only Shigeru Miyamoto at Super Nintendo World in Florida, and he’s here this week to tell us every detail about his conversation with the creator of Mario. Hear Brian’s take on the new theme park, the Donkey Kong roller coaster, and our thoughts on how Nintendo has managed to successfully transition to a younger generation of talent over the last few years. Then, we discuss all the new details from the Mario Kart World Ask the Developer interview series, including the origin of the iconic Cow, and why we’re more excited than ever for open world Mario Kart. Finally, Logan, Jada, and Seth take one last look back at the Nintendo Switch generation, discussing the successes, shortcomings, and their favorite memories from Nintendo’s iconic hybrid console.
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Nintendo is opening a brand new retail store in San Francisco, and we toured it! This week, join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy, and Ryan McCaffrey as they break down their visit to the store and show off some of the cool merch you can find. Stick around to hear us dive into Logan’s interview with Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser, Seth’s first hands-on experience with Nintendo Switch 2, and a lot more.
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The dk dlc is cut content and should’ve been in the game at launch
this audio appears to skip in the first ten minutes
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The man does the proposing dawg. LoL.
chain chomp also appears in A Link to the Past (also pokies). and Mario portraits on some walls
what do you think of the skyward sword joycons?
You can't recommend Burnout because it is cheaper on other platforms? That's great if you are RICH and own all of them. There is NOTHING comparable to the style and quality of that game on Switch right now, and as a Switch only player, the Xbox or Playstation versions are not $15. They are $215, because I need to buy another console to play them. Burnout has not been on a Nintendo platform since 2 on the GameCube. I wasn't MORE games like this. I preordered it at full price immediately. I don't know why more Nintendo Players are not begging for more games like this. Why does Nintendo not have their own Road and Track Franchise?
We need cloud saves.
It's "dumb down."
I can't criticize this post.... Because the comment section isn't the place for criticism. Kinda how IGN reviews aren't the place for that either...
I love the Pokemon talk, keep it up. I champion for a Pokemon segment 😁
Has anyone seen the wizard
Gonna miss Zach
Casey and this new chick not doing it for me.
Great cast for NVC. You can tell these guys are having fun.
Casey is the best NVC host yet.
Zach sayed a bad word
It's very interesting to hear that games like Xenoblade Chronicles: Torna The Golden Country are too difficult for these guys. I will just take it as "We play a lot of games so we couldn't dedicate enough time to learn all of the mechanics" instead.
I would just like everyone to recognize what an amazing game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is...
late upload this week?