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Nintendo showed off the Donkey Kong Country theme park expansion and it featured an adorable moment between two Nintendo legends. Hear what Logan, Justin, and Chris think of the park, and their informal countdown of the Top 5 Donkey Kong games. Plus, Logan has impressions of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, the guys are loving Pokemon TCG Pocket, and Chris goes off about how The Legend of Zelda has left him behind. Follow us on BlueSky: ToadstoolBoardroom | https://bsky.app/profile/toadstoolboardroom.bsky.social Logan Plant | https://bsky.app/profile/loganjplant.bsky.social Justin Koreis | https://bsky.app/profile/koreis.bsky.social Chris Shriver | https://bsky.app/profile/shrives93.bsky.social Follow us on X: ToadstoolBR | ⁠https://x.com/toadstoolbr ⁠Logan Plant | ⁠https://x.com/loganjplant Justin Koreis | ⁠https://x.com/koreis Chris Shriver | ⁠https://x.com/SHRIVES93 Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/aaQWzc4mea

Mario & Luigi: Brothership is here, and it’s not the return for the series Logan was hoping for. Hear about the 5/10 review that was heard ‘round the world, and why this entry falls so short. Then, the Boardroom talks about Nintendo’s financials, including backwards compatibility for Switch 2, the four franchises Nintendo chose to highlight as growing successes, and a lot more. Plus, Justin’s review of Metal Slug Tactics, and a discussion about how Smash Bros. should go about updating its legacy characters. Follow us on BlueSky: ToadstoolBoardroom | https://bsky.app/profile/toadstoolboardroom.bsky.social Logan Plant | https://bsky.app/profile/loganjplant.bsky.social Justin Koreis | https://bsky.app/profile/koreis.bsky.social Chris Shriver | https://bsky.app/profile/shrives93.bsky.social Follow us on X: ToadstoolBR | ⁠https://x.com/toadstoolbr ⁠Logan Plant | ⁠https://x.com/loganjplant ⁠Justin Koreis | ⁠https://x.com/koreis ⁠Chris Shriver | ⁠https://x.com/SHRIVES93 Join our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/aaQWzc4mea

What will the Switch Successor be called? When will it come out? How much will it cost? This week, Logan, Justin, and Chris share their best guesses at Nintendo’s plan for the next generation. Plus, Nintendo’s new music app, Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition, and more. Follow us on BlueSky: ToadstoolBoardroom | https://bsky.app/profile/toadstoolboardroom.bsky.social Logan Plant | https://bsky.app/profile/loganjplant.bsky.social Justin Koreis | https://bsky.app/profile/koreis.bsky.social Chris Shriver | https://bsky.app/profile/shrives93.bsky.social Follow us on X: ToadstoolBR | ⁠https://x.com/toadstoolbr⁠ Logan Plant | ⁠https://x.com/loganjplant⁠ Justin Koreis | ⁠https://x.com/koreis ⁠Chris Shriver | ⁠https://x.com/SHRIVES93Join our Discord: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/aaQWzc4mea

Masahiro Sakurai dropped the plot twist of the decade this week, revealing that he has been secretly developing a video game for the last two and a half years. Is it Smash, or something else? Logan, Justin, and Chris speculate on what it could be. Plus, more Super Mario Party Jamboree discussion, Nintendo’s mysterious playtest leaked in about two seconds, and more. Follow us on BlueSky: ToadstoolBoardroom | https://bsky.app/profile/toadstoolboardroom.bsky.social Logan Plant | https://bsky.app/profile/loganjplant.bsky.social Justin Koreis | https://bsky.app/profile/koreis.bsky.social Chris Shriver | https://bsky.app/profile/shrives93.bsky.social Follow us on X:  ToadstoolBR | ⁠https://x.com/toadstoolbr ⁠Logan Plant | ⁠https://x.com/loganjplant ⁠Justin Koreis | ⁠https://x.com/koreis ⁠Chris Shriver | ⁠https://x.com/SHRIVES93 Join our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/aaQWzc4mea

Super Mario Party Jamboree is here, and Logan thinks it’s the best game in the whole series. Hear about the boards, modes, minigames, and if this Mario Party has anything to offer for solo players. Plus, the Boardroom chats about the Nintendo Switch Online Playtest, Mario & Luigi: Brothership’s overview trailer, Game Freak’s major leak, and more. Follow us on X: ToadstoolBR | ⁠⁠https://x.com/toadstoolbr ⁠⁠Logan Plant | ⁠⁠https://x.com/loganjplant⁠⁠ Justin Koreis | ⁠⁠https://x.com/koreis ⁠⁠Chris Shriver | ⁠⁠https://x.com/SHRIVES93⁠ Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/aaQWzc4mea

The hardware reveal we’ve all been waiting for is… a Nintendo alarm clock?!? This week, join Logan, Justin, and Chris as they break down Alarmo, Nintendo’s bizarre new gizmo that’s available now. Plus, the panel ponders what could be behind Nintendo’s mysterious upcoming Nintendo Switch Online beta test. Stick around to hear about Justin’s Japan adventures and his first thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Follow us on X: ToadstoolBR | ⁠https://x.com/toadstoolbr ⁠Logan Plant | ⁠https://x.com/loganjplant ⁠Justin Koreis | ⁠https://x.com/koreis ⁠Chris Shriver | ⁠https://x.com/SHRIVES93 Join our Discord: ⁠  / discord  

Logan and Chris have played Echoes of Wisdom, and they’re mixed on Zelda’s first solo adventure. Hear about what they like and what they don’t as they break it down for over 40 minutes. Plus, nearly F-Zero game is now on Switch, Nintendo goes after another Switch emulator, and more. Follow us on X: ToadstoolBR | ⁠https://x.com/toadstoolbr ⁠Logan Plant | ⁠https://x.com/loganjplant ⁠Justin Koreis | ⁠https://x.com/koreis ⁠Chris Shriver | ⁠https://x.com/SHRIVES93 Join our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/aaQWzc4mea

Echoes of Wisdom reviews are in, but Logan and Chris sadly don’t have the full game yet. Instead, they count down their top 10 Legend of Zelda games and project where Echoes of Wisdom might fit in. It’s the perfect spoiler free episode to play in the background while you play Echoes of Wisdom for yourself. Plus, a new Super Mario Party Jamboree trailer breakdown, and the Nintendo Museum continues to disappoint… But at least the merch is fantastic. Follow us on X: ToadstoolBR | ⁠https://x.com/toadstoolbr ⁠Logan Plant | ⁠https://x.com/loganjplant ⁠Justin Koreis | ⁠https://x.com/koreis ⁠Chris Shriver | ⁠https://x.com/SHRIVES93 Join our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/aaQWzc4mea

Did images of the Nintendo Switch 2 just leak? We have no idea if they’re real or not, but we’re going to talk about it anyways! Join Logan, Justin, and Chris as they speculate (again) on when Nintendo might reveal its next hardware. Plus, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are going after the developers of Palworld, Splatoon 3’s Grand Festival was a huge success, and a whole lot more. Follow us on X: ToadstoolBR | ⁠https://x.com/toadstoolbr⁠ Logan Plant | ⁠https://x.com/loganjplant ⁠Justin Koreis | ⁠https://x.com/koreis⁠ Chris Shriver | ⁠https://x.com/SHRIVES93 Join our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/aaQWzc4mea Check out listener Dwayne's Game Builder Garage game, Astro Joust: G-004-6LN-C5Y

Sony has been making headlines for some weird reasons over the last few weeks, so this week we’re asking: What are the weirdest things Nintendo has done this generation? Join Logan and Chris as they talk about Super Mario Odyssey’s lack of DLC, Labo VR, and more. Plus, Logan played Super Mario Party Jamboree and Chris has some questions about the lack of Dry Bones. Finally, the panel discusses the Splatoon 3 Grand Festival and the best 3D platformers. Follow us on X: ToadstoolBR | ⁠https://x.com/toadstoolbr ⁠Logan Plant | ⁠https://x.com/loganjplant ⁠Justin Koreis | ⁠https://x.com/koreis ⁠Chris Shriver | ⁠https://x.com/SHRIVES93 Join our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/aaQWzc4mea

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. Follow us on X:  ToadstoolBR | ⁠https://x.com/toadstoolbr ⁠Logan Plant | ⁠https://x.com/loganjplant ⁠Justin Koreis | ⁠https://x.com/koreis ⁠Chris Shriver | ⁠https://x.com/SHRIVES93%E2%81%A0 Join our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/aaQWzc4mea

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. Follow us on Twitter: ToadstoolBR | ⁠https://x.com/toadstoolbr⁠ Logan Plant | ⁠https://x.com/loganjplant⁠ Justin Koreis | ⁠https://x.com/koreis⁠ Chris Shriver | ⁠https://x.com/SHRIVES93⁠ Join our Discord: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/aaQWzc4mea

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. Follow us on Twitter: ToadstoolBR | ⁠https://x.com/toadstoolbr⁠ Logan Plant | ⁠https://x.com/loganjplant⁠ Justin Koreis | ⁠https://x.com/koreis⁠ Chris Shriver | ⁠https://x.com/SHRIVES93⁠ Join our Discord: ⁠ https://discord.com/invite/aaQWzc4mea

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. Follow us on X:  ToadstoolBR | ⁠https://x.com/toadstoolbr⁠ Logan Plant | ⁠https://x.com/loganjplant⁠ Justin Koreis | ⁠https://x.com/koreis⁠ Chris Shriver | ⁠https://x.com/SHRIVES93⁠ Join our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/aaQWzc4mea

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!! Follow us on Twitter: ToadstoolBR | https://x.com/toadstoolbr Logan Plant | https://x.com/loganjplant Justin Koreis | https://x.com/koreis Chris Shriver | https://x.com/SHRIVES93 Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/GKVqZTRVAQ References: 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. Follow us on Twitter: ToadstoolBR | https://x.com/toadstoolbr Logan Plant | https://x.com/loganjplant Justin Koreis | https://x.com/koreis Chris Shriver | https://x.com/SHRIVES93 Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/GKVqZTRVAQ Would you like your voice heard on Episode 100? Send us a voice memo over at https://sayhi.chat/toadstoolbr

Kat Bailey enters the boardroom this week to rank all 13 NES games that appear on Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. What are the best games from Nintendo’s first console? And is Excitebike better than Logan thinks? Plus, Justin shares his thoughts on TMNT: Splintered Fate, and Logan thinks he’s cracked the code to the theme for Splatoon 3’s final consequential Splatfest. Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/toadstoolbr Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/GKVqZTRVAQ Would you like your voice heard on Episode 100? Send us a voice memo over at https://sayhi.chat/toadstoolbr

Nintendo confused us all with its latest social media marketing: A mysterious 15-second video that appears to tease a mature horror game... Published by Nintendo!? This week, Logan and Justin speculate: Who is Emio? What is this unknown horror game, and when will Nintendo tell us more? Plus, impressions on the hottest release of the summer: Nintendo Switch Sports basketball.

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.