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  • Hades 2 Continues 2025's Incredible Run of Indie Sequels - NVC 780

    Hades 2 Continues 2025's Incredible Run of Indie Sequels - NVC 780
    Sep 27 2025
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 16 min
  • Was Silksong Worth the Wait? - NVC 779

    Was Silksong Worth the Wait? - NVC 779
    Sep 19 2025
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 51 min
  • Nintendo Direct Reactions: Mario's 40th, Virtual Boy, Fire Emblem, and More! - NVC 778

    Nintendo Direct Reactions: Mario's 40th, Virtual Boy, Fire Emblem, and More! - NVC 778
    Sep 12 2025
    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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 12 min
  • How Strong Is Switch 2’s Fall 2025 Lineup? - NVC 777

    How Strong Is Switch 2’s Fall 2025 Lineup? - NVC 777
    Sep 5 2025
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 37 min
  • It's a Kirby Takeover! Switch 2 Edition Review and Air Riders Hype - NVC 776

    It's a Kirby Takeover! Switch 2 Edition Review and Air Riders Hype - NVC 776
    Aug 27 2025
    This 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 min
  • We Played Hollow Knight, Kirby, and Pokemon at Gamescom - NVC 775

    We Played Hollow Knight, Kirby, and Pokemon at Gamescom - NVC 775
    Aug 24 2025
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 min
  • Donkey Kong Bananza Spoilercast - NVC 774

    Donkey Kong Bananza Spoilercast - NVC 774
    Aug 15 2025
    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!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 39 min
  • Indie World Highlights, Switch 2's Historic Sales, Switch 1's Price Hike, and More! - NVC 773

    Indie World Highlights, Switch 2's Historic Sales, Switch 1's Price Hike, and More! - NVC 773
    Aug 8 2025
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 39 min