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  Zelda’s 40th Anniversary: Everything We Know (and Want) - NVC 825 14.08.2026 1h 31min

  Join the IGN Discord https://discord.gg/h2T45nkkm6 Zelda’s 40th anniversary is starting to heat up, so it’s time to discuss everything we know Zelda fans can expect over the next several months, along with a few surprises we hope happen. Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Brian Altano, and Brendan Graeber as they break down a potential release date for the Ocarina of Time remake, a leak for a special edition Switch 2 and pro controller, more reports about the cast for the live-action Zelda movie, and a lot more. Then, 15 years after it originally launched, Brian has finally finished The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for the very first time, and he shares his thoughts on the flawed Zelda adventure. Brendan has played several hours of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and he discusses how it improves on Three Houses in a few key ways. 00:00:00 - Zelda’s 40th Anniversary Is Heating Up 00:08:28 - Zelda Leaks! 00:13:15 - Zelda Movie Casting 00:23:37 - What We Know About Zelda's 40th Anniversary 00:29:10 - Skyward Sword 15 Years Later 00:49:56 - Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Preview 01:07:44 - Question Block: Parenting Gamers 01:16:37 - Question Block: IGN Takesover Nintendo Franchises & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Turns Three Houses Upside Down - NVC 824 07.08.2026 1h 21min

  Join the IGN Discord https://discord.gg/h2T45nkkm6 The Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct showed us a ton about the upcoming strategy RPG, and it also teased a huge twist about its setup. Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, and Nick Limon as they react to what we saw of the combat, dungeons, characters, and upgrade systems surrounding the Heroic Games. Then, hear our theory about how the “true protagonist” Eshmel plays into things, and how Fortune’s Weave could be borrowing from Breath of the Wild in one key way. In the news, the panel discusses Pokemon Pokopia’s DLC, the Zelda movie’s casting news, and three new NSO games, including Mario Sunshine and an awesome pair of unreleased Virtual Boy games. It’s also everyone’s favorite time of the quarter, as Nintendo’s latest financial report reveals new information about Switch 2’s sales figures, as well as updates on numbers for Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and a huge debut for Tomodachi Life. Finally, Peer and Nick share their impressions of Splatoon Raiders, and Logan talks about his deep dive into the endgame. 00:00:00 - Intro & Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave 00:17:25 - Pokemon Pokopia Expansion Pass 00:20:37 - Virtual Boy: Zero Racers and D-Hopper 00:34:20 - Super Mario Sunshine 00:39:33 - Zelda Movie Casting 00:42:45 - Quarterly Financials 01:01:59 - SPOILERS: Splatoon Raiders Discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Splatoon Raiders Almost Looked Entirely Different - NVC 823 29.07.2026 1h 17min

  Splatoon Raiders is one of the best Switch 2 games yet, but it started out as a completely different project. Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, and Jada Griffin as they react to the recent Ask the Developer, which reveals the original water park concept for Splatoon Raiders, as well as its origins as a tower defense game. Plus, hear Jada’s impressions of Raiders so far, thoughts on Nintendo Switch Sports Resort from San Diego Comic Con, and hands-on with the new Zelda toys and Donkey Kong arcade LEGO set. And, stick around for a discussion on Shigeru Miyamoto’s recent interview with Famitsu and Nintendo’s response to a lawsuit about the tariffs that impacted Switch 2’s launch window. 00:00:00 - Intro & Splatoon Raiders 00:20:39 - New Zelda toys from Hasbro & Donkey Kong Arcade LEGO Set 00:30:36 - Nintendo Switch Sports Resort 00:38:11 - Shigeru Miyamoto Famitsu interview 01:01:44 - Switch 2 Tariff Refunds 01:12:10 - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 & Outro Join the IGN Discord: https://discord.gg/Q3JfgZBNd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Splatoon Raiders Review Discussion: Why it Scored a 9/10 - NVC 822 21.07.2026 42min

  Splatoon Raiders is here, and it’s amazing! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Brendan Graeber as Logan breaks down his 9/10 review for the new Switch 2 exclusive. From its finely-tuned action RPG loop, to its wonderful new gadgets that let you break the game in satisfying ways, to its seamlessly integrated multiplayer, this is the best Splatoon campaign yet and the perfect Splatoon game to start with if you’ve never tried the series before. Then, the panel talks about the rise of Splatoon, and how this became a mega hit for Nintendo rising from the ashes of Wii U. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Ocarina of Time: 10 Moments We Can’t Wait to See in the Remake - NVC 821 17.07.2026 59min

  We’re still anxiously waiting for more information on the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, so this week, we’re breaking down the iconic moments we can’t wait to see reborn in 2026. Join Logan Plant and Brian Altano as they talk about Link’s introduction to the Great Deku Tree, pulling the Master Sword, stepping into Hyrule Field for the first time, and every other big moment they’re excited about, including discussions on how they could be reworked in the remake. Stick around to hear about new indie release Heave Ho 2, and our first information on the upcoming network test for FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods. 00:00:00 - Intro & Best Ocarina of Time Moments00:47:37 - Duskbloods Network Test, Heave Ho 2, & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Nintendo Wins By Doing Absolutely Nothing - NVC 820 10.07.2026 1h 33min

  As the rest of the video game industry undergoes massive changes – Sony’s move away from physical games, Xbox’s waves of layoffs and restructuring – where does that leave Nintendo? Join Logan Plant, Tom Marks, Casey DeFreitas, and Seth Macy as they talk about where Nintendo stands in the marketplace, how they can succeed throughout the Switch 2 generation, and where their video game business might be in the next 20 years. Plus, they talk about their favorite physical game covers of all time, why Mina the Hollower stands out from other Zelda-like games, and Casey shares her impressions of a bunch of upcoming Switch 2 games including Orbitals, Out of Words, Turok, and more. 00:00:00 - Intro & Nintendo's Future 00:21:40 - Future of Console Hardware 00:35:14 - Switch 2 Year One Review 00:47:58 - Favorite Game Box Cover 00:59:45 - Mina The Hollower 01:11:09 - Orbitals 01:15:33 - Out of Words 01:17:38 - Turok: Origins 01:20:41 - Among Us Story: On Guard 01:21:43 - My Time at Evershine 01:24:35 - Order of the Sinking Star & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Is Switch 2’s Second Year Starting Off Strong? - NVC 819 03.07.2026 1h 29min

  After the Splatoon Raiders Direct, Rhythm Heaven Groove’s release, and another week with Star Fox, Switch 2’s summer is starting to fully take shape. Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, Miranda Sanchez, and Seth Macy as they discuss if Switch 2’s sophomore year is off to a good start. Plus, following PlayStation’s bombshell news that it’s ending physical game production in 2028, the panel discusses what that means for the future of games ownership and if Nintendo will ever follow suit. Stick around to hear about Mario Kart World’s latest update and a potential leak of a big first-party Switch 2 game at the very end of the show. 00:00:00 - Intro & Splatoon Raiders 00:16:46 - Will Nintendo Ever Abandon Cartridges 00:33:50 - Rhythm Heaven Groove 00:47:08 - Star Fox 01:01:38 - Switch 2 2026 Lineup So Far 01:13:59 - Mario Kart World Update 01:15:48 - Switch 2 Game Leak 01:25:23 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Star Fox Is One of the Best Switch 2 Games So Far - NVC 818 26.06.2026 1h 40min

  We need your help, Star Fox! This week, join Logan “Slippy” Plant, Brian “Leon” Altano, Seth “Wolf” Macy, and Jada “Fox” Griffin as they break down Jada’s review of Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2. They discuss the improved graphics and cutscenes, the brand new challenge and multiplayer modes, and whether this remake is worth the $50 price tag. Plus, they discuss where the franchise should go from here, and if this is the Star Fox revival that will finally stick. Then, stick around for impressions of the Rhythm Heaven Groove demo, new thoughts from Logan and Brian on their current Ocarina of Time playthroughs, Seth’s thoughts on Link’s Awakening on Switch 2, and a conversation about the all-time must-play Nintendo games, from NES to now.  00:00:00 - Star Fox Review Discussion 00:45:06 - Rhythm Heaven Groove 00:51:00 - Dark Scrolls 00:53:36 - Ocarina of Time 01:05:09 - Link's Awakening 01:13:50 - The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales 01:16:32 - Question Block: Must Play Nintendo Games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Ocarina of Time: Faithful Remake or Reimagining? - NVC 817 16.06.2026 1h 23min

  We can’t stop thinking about Ocarina of Time. This week, join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, and Seth Macy as they discuss their thoughts on the upcoming remake one week later, including impressions of the new art style, a discussion on if Nintendo showed too little for the initial reveal, thoughts on how much Nintendo plans to change, and a lot more. Then, they move into final thoughts on last week’s Nintendo Direct, including pricing for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, concerns about Splatoon Raiders, and hands-on impressions of Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Pictonico, DK Challenge, and a lot more. 00:00:00 - Intro & Ocarina of Time Remake 00:34:51 - Lies of Pi 00:37:02 - Nintendo Switch Sports 00:39:59 - Xenoblade Genesis 00:41:28 - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave 00:43:07 - Splatoon Raiders 00:48:48 - Rhythm Heaven Groove Hands-on 00:54:40 - Starfox Demo Impressions 01:03:04 - Dysmantle 01:05:58 - FF7 Remake 01:08:20 - Pictonico! 01:12:50 - DK Challenge 01:17:47 - Alarmo New DLC, Nintendo Music Updates, & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Nintendo Direct Reactions: The Ocarina of Time Remake Gave Us Goosebumps - NVC 816 09.06.2026 54min

  The big June Nintendo Direct aired this morning, and it gave us first looks at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Xenoblade Genesis, and a lot more! Plus, Square Enix brought Kingdom Hearts 4 and a gorgeous HD-2D Final Fantasy game. Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, and Nick Limon as they react to all the big announcements from the 50-minute show, talk about how leaks deflate the hype of a moment like this, and a lot more. Plus, thoughts on achievements (kind of) coming to Switch, Splatoon Raiders, The Duskbloods, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Can You Guess Iconic Nintendo SFX? | IGN Live 2026 - NVC 815 07.06.2026 25min

  The Nintendo Voice Chat crew are playing a little game - can they recognize famous Nintendo characters from just their sound effects? The pressure is on. Play along at home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Mina the Hollower Interview: Burrowing Into Yacht Club’s Masterpiece - NVC 814 27.05.2026 1h 7min

  Mina the Hollower is a 10/10 masterpiece on IGN, and this week, some of the folks behind Yacht Club’s latest triumph are here to talk all about making Mina over the last six years. Logan Plant and Brian Altano are joined by designer Sean Velasco and programmer David D’Angelo, and they dive into Mina’s intricate world design, fast-paced  combat, clever puzzle-solving, and a whole lot more. You’ll learn about Yacht Club’s huge attention to detail in NPC interactions, item placement, movement, and everything else that went into making Mina the Hollower one of our favorite games in a very long time. Plus, David and Sean share their biggest Nintendo inspirations, from heavy hitters like  Zelda: A Link to the Past, to deeper cuts like Mole Mania.  Light spoiler warning: The conversation is spoiler-free, but if you don’t want to see any of Mina’s areas or bosses, we recommend just listening to this episode, or coming back after you’ve experienced her adventure for yourself. #MinaTheHollower #yachtclubgames #gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Is Video Game Bubble Wrap - NVC 813 22.05.2026 1h 6min

  Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is the latest Switch 2 exclusive, and this week's NVC is all about breaking down what works and what doesn't in this experimental platformer. Join Logan Plant, Tom Marks, Nick Limon, and Kinda Funny's Tim Gettys as Tom and Tim talk about their uneven experiences with Yoshi, including how making discoveries for the first time is charming, but there's not much joy left to find after each box has been checked. Plus, the panel talks about Yoshi's identity crisis and how this risky direction doesn't quite solve the problems the series has faced over the last 30 years. Stick around to hear about Pictonico, that weird new mobile WarioWare-like game coming next week, and Nick's trip to the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan. 00:00:00 - Intro & Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Review Discussion 00:46:10:09 - Pictonico! 00:52:53:47 - Nintendo Museum & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why Now’s the Time to Buy a Switch 2 - NVC 812 15.05.2026 1h 34min

  The Switch 2 is officially getting a price increase this September, but there’s still time to avoid the price hike. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Brian Altano, and Seth Macy as they talk about what the price increase means for Switch 2’s future, the new bundle that softens the blow for people ready to pick up the hardware now, and why Nintendo needs to introduce a Switch 2 Lite. Plus, more information from Nintendo’s quarterly financial report, including big numbers for Pokemon Pokopia and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a very slow start for Mario Tennis Fever, and the final totals for Switch 2’s impressive first year on the market. Stick around for a ton of thoughts on Star Fox, including why we’re totally okay with it being another Star Fox 64 remake. Finally, we talk about what we’re playing, including Mixtape, Zelda: Twilight Princess, and the Best Buy kiosk demo for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. Logan drove there after work just for you, dear listener. 00:00:00 - Intro & Nintendo's Quarterly Financial Report 00:31:09 - Takashi Tezuka is retiring 00:33:00 - The Star Fox Remake 01:01:12 - What We're Playing: Twilight Princess 01:08:57 - Mixtape 01:19:01 - Shogun Showdown 01:23:06 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 01:28:18 - Mina The Hollower & Outro Join the IGN Discord: https://discord.gg/43XkkFSG3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Surprise Star Fox Remake Looks Incredible - NVC 811 07.05.2026 29min

  In a VERY surprising Nintendo Direct, Star Fox 64 is getting the remake treatment with a brand new Switch 2 game simply dubbed, Star Fox. This remake is a complete overhaul of the original with brand new graphics and cutscenes as well as mouse controls, an expanded campaign mode, challenge mode, and a very strange but VERY nintendo AR mode where you can turn your face into one of the games pilots for online play across GameChat. Nick and Brian give all their thoughts and reactions to one of Nintendos most suprising and abrupt announcements in years. This weeks show was hosted by Brian Altano and Nick Limon, it was produced by Nick Maillet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Ranking Every Yoshi Game - NVC 810 01.05.2026 1h 11min

  With Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on the way this month, it’s time to rank every Yoshi platformer in Nintendo history. Join Logan Plant, Tom Marks, and Seth Macy as they talk about the highs of the original Yoshi’s Island on Super Nintendo, to the lows of spinoffs and reboots that came after, to the return to greatness with Yoshi’s Woolly World and Crafted World. Then, hear about what we’re playing, including Vampire Crawlers and Kid Icarus: Uprising, and stick around as we tackle your listener questions at the end of the show in Question Block. 00:19 - Intro / games excluded from ranking 02:46 - Ranking the Yoshi Games 41:52 - Games we're playing 52:28 - Question Block This week's show is hosted by Logan Plant, Tom Marks, and Seth Macy, and is produced by Tom Jorgensen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  15 Years of 3DS: Celebrating Nintendo’s Last True Handheld Era - NVC 809 24.04.2026 1h 32min

  Our beloved Nintendo 3DS turned 15 years old this year, and we’re celebrating by dedicating this week’s episode to one of our favorite Nintendo systems of all time. Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Jada Griffin as they reflect on the troubled launch of the 3DS, features they miss like StreetPass and Badge Arcade, the best games on the system like Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Monster Hunter, and Kid Icarus: Uprising, and a lot more. Then, stick around as the panel breaks down this week’s trailers for Splatoon Raiders and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and hear our thoughts after one week with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. 00:00:00 - Intro & Nintendo 3DS turned 15 01:02:14 - Splatoon Raiders Impressions 01:11:25 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 01:17:51 - Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (One Week Later) #3ds #nintendo #gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Tomodachi Life Is Hilarious, But It Makes One Huge Mistake - NVC 808 17.04.2026 1h 34min

  We’re living the dream this week on Nintendo Voice Chat, as the next Tomodachi Life entry is finally here. Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Miranda Sanchez as Logan and Miranda talk about their 35+ hours in Nintendo’s quirky, hilarious life sim. From the huge fight between Samus Aran and Reggie Fils-Aimé, to the best things we created just to see what would unfold, we talk about our favorite parts of Living the Dream. The game is a blast, but its lack of sharing Miis, creations, and screenshots puts a dark cloud over the whole thing. Later, the crew answers your Question Block submissions, including their favorite games that caused them to take notes, and a discussion on if Nintendo is doing enough to appeal to younger audiences in the age of Fortnite and Roblox. 00:00:00 - Intro & Tomodachi Life Review Discussion 00:30:37 - What's Missing from Tomodachi Life? 00:49:10 - What We're Playing - Graveyard Keeper 00:52:53 - Deadzone: Rogue 00:56:55 - UFO 50: Physical Edition 01:01:04 - Question Block! & Outro #nintendo #tomodachilife #gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Rumored Ocarina of Time Remake: Everything We Want - NVC 807 10.04.2026 1h 22min

  The Nintendo world keeps talking about the rumored Ocarina of Time remake, and this week, the NVC crew is weighing in with their thoughts. Join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Seth Macy, and Jada Griffin as they talk about the storm of information from leaker Nate the Hate, and what direction Nintendo should take if it chooses to remake one of its most iconic Zelda games. Then, Jada is playing Pokemon Champions and talks about its disappointing start, but potential for growth in the future. Plus, Rhythm Heaven Groove gets a release date and we show off some fun Pokemon Pokopia builds from the community. Finally, it’s Reb’s last week at IGN, and we give her a big, heartfelt sendoff as she leaves the show. We love you, Reb! 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Are we Getting an Ocarina of Time Remake? 27:03 - Pokemon Champions Has Potential After A Dissapointing Start 43:30 - We are Groovin for a New Rhythm Heaven 52:34 - Pokemon Pokopia 01:07:50 - Goodbye Reb! This weeks show is Hosted by Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Seth Macy, and Jada Griffin and is produced by Nick Maillet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Logan, Peer, and Brian Review The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Spoiler-Free!) - NVC 806 03.04.2026 1h 34min

  The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is out now, and we’ve all seen it! This week, join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano as they dive into their spoiler-free impressions of the second (or third, technically?) Mario movie. Is it better than the first? How are Yoshi and Rosalina? And what about Fox McCloud’s crazy inclusion? Then, the trio dives into their full spoiler impressions. Plus, hear about Brian’s trip to the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto and his interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, more thoughts on Mario Wonder’s Switch 2 expansion, and our pitches for a Star Fox comeback following recent rumors of a series revival. 00:00:00 - Intro & Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review 00:22:00 - Super Mario Galaxy Movie (SPOILERS) 00:37:32 - Shigeru Miyamoto Interview & The Nintendo Museum 00:59:35 - The Nintendo Leaks and the Future of Star Fox 01:14:19 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park Impressions 01:21:57 - Zelda Tears of the Kingdom art book coming to the West 01:22:30 - Tomodachi Life & Outro #supermariogalaxymovie #nintendo #gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices