Episodes

  • What We Want From Nintendo’s Biggest Franchises on Switch 2 - NVC 745

    What We Want From Nintendo’s Biggest Franchises on Switch 2 - NVC 745
    Jan 31 2025
    It’s no secret that the Switch generation was filled with some of the greatest Nintendo games of all time. So how should Nintendo follow hits like Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Odyssey, Metroid Dread, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch 2? This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they work to answer that question. Should the next Zelda keep the Breath of the Wild style? Should Nintendo remake Super Metroid? Which is better: New Horizons or New Leaf? What does Pokemon need to do to get back on track? We’ll tackle these topics and more this week on NVC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Nintendo Switch 2: Our Biggest Unanswered Questions - NVC 744

    Nintendo Switch 2: Our Biggest Unanswered Questions - NVC 744
    Jan 24 2025
    The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer gave us our first look at the console, but it actually raised more questions than answers. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Brian Altano as they discuss the biggest unanswered Switch 2 questions, including its price, release date, launch lineup, backwards compatibility concerns, and more. Then, Switch 1 isn’t quite dead yet, so the panel predicts what software Nintendo could still have to announce before Switch 2 takes the spotlight, including another debate on if Metroid Prime 4 will receive a dedicated Switch 2 version. Finally, Reb shares her experience playing through the SNES classic Super Metroid for the very first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Nintendo Switch 2's Secrets Revealed at Last - NVC 743

    Nintendo Switch 2's Secrets Revealed at Last - NVC 743
    Jan 16 2025
    It’s here and it’s real! After years of leaks, rumors, and speculation, the Switch 2 hardware has officially been revealed by Nintendo and our crew has every little detail you might have missed, plus a ton of theories about what we’ll know next. And there’s even a brand new Mario Kart game! Tune in for everything we know about the Nintendo Switch 2 so far! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Mockups, Mice, and Motherboards: Switch 2 Leaks Are Out of Control! - NVC 742

    Mockups, Mice, and Motherboards: Switch 2 Leaks Are Out of Control! - NVC 742
    Jan 10 2025
    It’s 2025, and what better way to kick off the year than an hour of Switch 2 speculation? Leaks and rumors are reaching critical mass, and Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano are here to discuss all of it, from the Switch 2 mockup Genki brought to CES to the potential of mouse-like functionality in the new Joy-Con. And, the panel discusses how powerful the Switch 2 might be, and if they’re concerned it’s not powerful enough… or maybe even too powerful? Finally, a conversation around if the Switch 2 leaks are diminishing any hype levels for Nintendo’s official announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • The Nintendo DS Turns 20: A Celebration of Its Iconic Legacy - NVC 741

    The Nintendo DS Turns 20: A Celebration of Its Iconic Legacy - NVC 741
    Dec 26 2024
    The Nintendo DS revolutionized handheld gaming when it launched 20 years ago, becoming the second best-selling gaming system of all time. Join the NVC crew as we celebrate the DS’s groundbreaking innovations, incredible game library, and unforgettable moments in gaming history. From Mario Kart DS and New Super Mario Bros. to hidden gems like Elite Beat Agents and The World Ends With You, we’re diving deep into what made this dual-screen wonder a true classic. Plus, we look back at its hardware revisions, from the DS Lite to the DSi XL. Let’s celebrate the handheld that changed it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • NVC’s 2024 Nintendo Switch Game of the Year Is… - NVC 740

    NVC’s 2024 Nintendo Switch Game of the Year Is… - NVC 740
    Dec 19 2024
    What was your favorite Nintendo game of 2024? This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Jada Griffin, and Brian Altano as they discuss IGN’s pick for the Best Nintendo Game of 2024 and share their own personal favorite Switch games of the year. Plus, the recent batch of Switch 2 leaks and rumors may actually be worth paying attention to, and the panel breaks down all of the Switch announcements from last week, including a divisive conversation about the new edgy Pac-Man game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • The Biggest Stories of Nintendo’s 2024 - NVC 739

    The Biggest Stories of Nintendo’s 2024 - NVC 739
    Dec 12 2024
    Before we turn the page to 2025, it’s time to look back on the biggest storylines from Nintendo’s 2024. Join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, and Jada Griffin as they discuss the weirdest Nintendo announcements of the year like Alarmo and the Nintendo Music App, the lack of a proper Switch 2 reveal despite nonstop rumors, Nintendo’s emerging pattern of not telling us crucial information about its games, and a lot more. Plus, the panel recommends the best local multiplayer Switch games to try out this holiday season, and Logan and Jada tackle your listener questions in Question Block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Why Can’t Metroid Crawl? - NVC 738

    Why Can’t Metroid Crawl? - NVC 738
    Dec 6 2024
    This week, Nintendo added Echoes of Wisdom to the Zelda timeline… But do any of us really care? Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, Jada Griffin, and Brian Altano as they dive into Hyrule’s complicated history. And, Metroid fans are getting an incredible new book, so we’re looking ahead to Metroid Prime 4 and answering your burning Metroid questions, including the direction we think Prime 4 will take and if Super Metroid needs a remake. Plus, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble’s latest update makes one of the best Switch games of 2024 even better, and we’ve got Peer’s early thoughts on Mario & Luigi Brothership and Logan’s impressions of Balatro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins