Nintendo Voice Chat

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Masahiro Sakurai is returning to the Kirby franchise on Switch 2 after more than 20 years away, and we’re so excited about it! This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Tom Marks, and Brian Altano as they talk about why they love the original Kirby Air Ride, and how Kirby Air Riders could build upon the GameCube cult classic. Then, Nintendo’s latest financial report is in, and it includes the first projections for Nintendo Switch 2 sales – and they’re pretty huge. There are a few smaller Switch 2 headlines to discuss this week as well, including preorders going live at the My Nintendo Store and if Nintendo’s policy to monitor Game Chat is a big deal or not. Finally in the Question Block, we share our favorite Nintendo console launch memories and the first time we remember being disappointed in a Nintendo game. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:27 - Why Kirby Air Riders Will be a Big Deal 00:34:31 - How Many Switch 2's is Nintendo Going to Sell? 00:57:55 - Question Block 01:24:46 - The Switch 2 May Monitor Chat Sessions? 01:31:55 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nintendo Switch got a big update this week that’s laying the groundwork for the Switch 2’s June launch, and it includes the new Virtual Game Cards feature that some Nintendo fans are finding a bit convoluted. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Seth Macy as they break down the new feature and how it impacts you across one or multiple Switch consoles. But before all that, Peer Schneider joins the show to give his hands-on impressions of Switch 2, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and more. Stick around to hear us answer your listener emails on Question Block, including some adorable fan art from a young Nintendo fan. Id & Friends Humble Bundle: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/o4okaO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went live in the United States, and it was super chaotic! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Seth Macy as they discuss the preorder situation and Nintendo’s price increases to accessories and amiibo. Then, Brian Altano interviewed Paul Rudd on IGN about his new Switch 2 commercial, and the panel is still puzzled about why so much of Nintendo’s marketing campaign is centered around Game Chat. As we look ahead to Switch 2’s long-awaited GameCube library, we’re starting a new segment this week where a panelist pitches which GameCube classic should get added to the service. Finally, we tackle your questions in Question Block, including an update on Reb’s wild googly eye saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices