Nintendo Voice Chat

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! For the final episode of 2020, join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Tom Marks as they look ahead to what's in store for Nintendo's 2021. Thank you for supporting NVC in 2020! We'll see you next year! And as always, get the thing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! For this Holiday Break edition of NVC, join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and Tom Marks as they reflect on Nintendo in the year of 2020, and discuss the best game of the year. From Animal Crossing to Hades, this is where you'll hear about the top games that came out on Switch over the last 12 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Seth Macy is joined by Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and Tom Marks to discuss the biggest surprises and disappointments from Nintendo in 2020. Join in as the NVC crew recaps some of the major Nintendo happenings this year, including the Nintendo Switch shortage and Super Mario's 35th anniversary. Plus, hear reactions to this week's Indie World presentation, the new NES and SNES Switch Online games, and much more. Finally, we wrap up with another round of Question Block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to NVC! This week, your new fill-in host Seth Macy is joined by Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Tom Marks to discuss Nintendo's presence at The Game Awards. Hear about the one-winged angel, Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII, coming to Super Smash Bros., our thoughts on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, recent Switch sales numbers, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! The Game Awards are next week, and Daemon Hatfield, Zach Ryan, Janet Garcia, and Seth Macy are here to predict what Nintendo will reveal at the big show. Plus, hear about the new Switch update, Super Nintendo World's opening date in Japan, Doom Eternal's Switch release date, and a whole lot more. Audio Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:00:51 Nintendo's Game Awards reveal 00:18:49 The new Switch update 00:25:34 More news 00:37:36 Games out this week 00:41:50 What we're playing 00:51:51 Question Block! Games out this week: Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack, $49.99 Immortals Fenyx Rising, $59.99 Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, 12/04, $5.99 Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm and Exercise, 12/04, $49.99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, join Janet Garcia, Brian Altano, Tom R. Marks, and Brendan Graeber for a super-sized edition of Question Block. We answer tons of your Nintendo questions, and some non-Nintendo questions! Will the "R." in Tom R. Marks finally be revealed? You can only find out right here on NVC.  Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:01:57 Super quick news 00:03:03 Mega Question Block! 00:48:50 Out this week 00:53:03 What we're playing 00:59:06 What we're thankful for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, join Janet Garcia, Peer Schneider, Brendan Graeber, and Seth Macy as they evaluate the main Nintendo Switch nominees for the 2020 Game Awards. Plus, impressions on the recently released Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch, as well as our predictions for what wacky Nintendo product we could see next. Stick around to hear about the seasonal Animal Crossing update, Picross S5, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! Quick Age of Calamity discussion 00:05:00 Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch Discussion 00:26:25 Nintendo at the Game Awards 00:42:50 More news 00:50:33 What we're playing 00:57:42 Question Block! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X launched this week, and the NVC panel is here to discuss the battle ahead in the ninth console generation. Join Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, Seth Macy, and special guest Alanah Pearce, as they discuss Nintendo's strategy for hardware, third-party support, and more. Plus, the crew goes over some of the best Switch Black Friday deals, and answers your listener queries on the Question Block. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:01:45 Nintendo Switch VS Next-Gen 00:37:07 The best Switch Black Friday deals 00:45:02 More news 00:48:52 What we're playing 00:51:00 Games out this week 00:57:25 Question Block! Games out this week Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin - $39.99 Fuser - $59.99 Just Dance 2021 - $49.99 Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory - $59.99 Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered - $39.99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Metroid Prime 4 was announced almost three and a half years ago, and there's still no launch window in sight for the long-awaited sequel. This week, join Zach Ryan, Tom Marks, Janet Garcia, and Seth Macy as they recount Metroid Prime 4's history to this point, and give their best guesses for when the game will actually release. Plus, reactions to Nintendo's latest sales numbers, an update to IGN's Top 25 Switch Games list, and more! Casey DeFreitas is on temporary leave from IGN, recovering from an injury she's been dealing with this year. We wish her the very best in her recovery, and look forward to her return! You can read her full statement on Twitter. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:01:35 An update from Casey 00:03:30 Metroid Prime 4 discussion 00:30:27 Nintendo's latest sales numbers 00:33:15 More news 00:49:35 What we're playing 00:57:19 Question Block! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pikmin 3 Deluxe, the final Partner Showcase Direct, and Majora's Mask are the highlights of this week's Nintendo Voice Chat. Join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Tom Marks, and special guest O'Dell Harmon Jr. for this week's ride through the world of Nintendo. First, it's Majora's Mask's 20th anniversary, and the panel shares their favorite moments from this spooky Zelda adventure. Speaking of spooky, we discuss the first time a video game ever truly scared us. Plus, a discussion of IGN's Pikmin 3 Deluxe Review, and a look at No More Heroes, Age of Calamity, and more from the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia Giveaway: One winner will receive a Nintendo Switch System, a Bakugan Switch skin, and a digital code for Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia. 10 other winners will receive Bakugan skins. This is only open to United States residents, sorry!  Subscribe to Nintendo Voice Chat on YouTube and then email us at nvc@ign.com with the subject line Bakugan: Champions of Ves

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light -- the original Fire Emblem -- is getting a surprise translated release on Nintendo Switch this December. Join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Tom Marks as they react to the announcement. Plus, the Nintendo Switch hits a new milestone, as the best-selling console in the U.S. for 22 months in a row. Stick around for discussions on Nintendo's AR experiments, Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC, Stardew Valley's split-screen multiplayer mode, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:01:45 A new, old Fire Emblem on Switch 00:10:45 Nintendo Switch sales record 00:19:02 What's next for Nintendo AR games? 00:37:47 More news! 00:53:14 Games out this week 00:58:50 What we're playing 01:04:03 Question Block! Games out this week: ScourgeBringer, $16.99 Torchlight 3, $39.99 GONNER 2, $12.99 Disc Room, $15 The Red Lantern, $25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, we're talking all things Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit! Casey DeFreitas is out this week, but we still have a great episode for you to enjoy. Join Janet Garcia, Tom Marks, Brendan Graeber, and Mitchell Saltzman as they discuss the Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit review, Nintendo's decision to reduce the price of a single Joy-Con controller, and first impressions of Minecraft Steve in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Plus, we answer your questions on another round of Question Block. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:01:50 Single Joy-Con price drop in Japan 00:09:50 Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit discussion 00:32:31 Impressions of Minecraft Steve in Smash  00:47:14 Games out this week 00:47:57 What we're playing 00:53:20 Question Block! Games out this week: Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit - 10/16, $99.99 Overwatch Game Trial - 10/13-10/20, Free for NSO members Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! - 10/14, $19.99 Shantae: Risk’s Revenge Director’s Cut - 10/15, $9.99 Roki - 10/15, $1

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, we're talking about… Nintendo Voice Chat! That's right -- this week it was confirmed that Monster Hunter Rise does not include integrated voice chat, so the NVC panel is here to discuss if this is an issue Nintendo needs to improve upon moving forward for all Switch games. Plus, hear about recent news updates for Pikmin 3 Deluxe, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and the Minecraft DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:01:00 Updates from the Nintendo Treehouse 00:14:43 Minecraft Smash DLC details 00:22:25 Nintendo Switch voice chat discussion 00:34:05 More news! 00:44:30 Games out this week 00:50:00 What we're playing 00:56:45 Question Block! Games out this week: Ikenfell - 10/8, $20 Falcon Age - 10/8, $20 Filament - 10/8, $17 Ghost of a Tale - 10/8, $25 I Am Dead - 10/8, $20 Aery - Sky Castle - 10/8, $10 FIFA 21 Nintendo Switch Legacy Edition - 10/9, $50 The Survivalists - 10/9, $25 What we're playing: Peer: Pikmin 3, Fig

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Nintendo made a huge splash this week, announcing Steve from Minecraft as the next DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Join Casey DeFreitas, Brendan Graeber, Janet Garcia, and Colin Stevens as they react to the news. Plus, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and Monster Hunter Rise each got hefty gameplay showcases at TGS last weekend, and the panel breaks down all the new details. Stick around for more news on the Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC, first impressions of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, and much more.  Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:01:04 Minecraft comes to Smash Bros. 00:10:51 TGS: Hyrule Warriors and Monster Hunter Rise 00:19:35 Pokemon DLC news 00:30:00 Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit impressions 00:43:16 Your responses to Nintendo's hypothetical E3 00:53:00 Games out this week Games out this week: Joker and Hero amiibo come out Friday! Alwa’s Legacy - 9/29, $18 Rogue Company - 9/30, F2P Ys Origin - 10/1, $20 Super Mario Bros. 35 - 10/1, Free

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Just hours after last week's episode was recorded, Nintendo dropped a ton of news in the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. Hear Casey's reactions to Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2, plus discussion on all the other big announcements from the Direct, including why we're loving Hades on Switch. Then, Nintendo ended production on the 3DS, so to honor the end of Nintendo's beloved handheld, the panel picks their top three 3DS games. This episode was recorded before Nintendo dropped Kirby Fighters 2 on the Switch eShop. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:01:20 Monster Hunter and the Nintendo Direct Mini 00:24:30 Remembering the 3DS 00:38:30 More news! 00:53:47 Games out this week 00:57:05 What we're playing 01:05:10 Question Block! Games out this week: Unrailed! - 9/23, $20 RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition - 9/24, $30 Rivals of Aether - 9/24, $30 Going Under - 9/24, $20 Lost Ember - 9/24, $30 What we're playing: Casey: Nexomon:

Welcome to a Mario-filled episode of Nintendo Voice Chat! Super Mario 3D All-Stars releases this week, and Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and Ryan McCaffrey to discuss the new collection on Switch. Plus, Super Mario's official 35th anniversary happened over the weekend, and to celebrate, the panel shares their picks for the best Super Mario game of all time. Plus, hear about the new Nintendo Switch Online games, and more. Note: This episode was recorded before the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase that aired Thursday morning. Rest assured -- Casey is very excited about Monster Hunter! Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:01:17 Super Mario 3D All-Stars discussion 00:22:34 Super Mario's 35th Anniversary 00:29:05 What is the best Mario game? 00:41:33 More news! 00:50:43 What we're playing 00:54:10 Question Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nintendo did it again, dropping another huge surprise announcement on us this week! Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a new Warriors game that takes place 100 years before the events of Breath of the Wild, and the NVC crew is here to share their reactions to this reveal. Plus, hear what Eiji Aonuma had to say about Breath of the Wild 2's development. Then, the panel discusses the limited availability of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, a Nintendo patent that hints at a new Joy-Con, and much more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:00:53 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity discussion 00:21:30 The limited release for Super Mario 3D All-Stars 00:36:29 More news! 00:43:08 (Brief) Games out this week 00:43:57 What we're playing 00:53:47 Question Block! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This episode was recorded before the huge Mario news dropped -- for more on Nintendo's 35th anniversary plans for Super Mario, check out episode 524.5 of Nintendo Voice Chat!  On this episode of NVC, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider and Zach Ryan to talk about all of the Switch announcements from Gamescom 2020. Plus, the panel each picks something they want to change about the Switch, and they take a listen to your submissions about what you want to see Nintendo change. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! Gamescom news 00:14:00 What we would change about the Switch 00:28:30 Nintendo Direct drought… 00:38:37 Games out this week 00:43:18 What we're playing 00:51:38 Question Block! Games out this week: Ary and the Secret of Seasons - 9/1, $40 Good Pizza, Great Pizza - 9/3, $8 Spinch - 9/3, $15 Paradise Killer - 9/4, $20 NBA 2K21 - 9/4, $60 Lair of the Clockwork God - 9/4, $20 Here be Dragons - 9/3 - $17.99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.

It has finally happened! Nintendo revealed the long-rumored Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection for Nintendo Switch. Join Zach Ryan, Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano for some in-depth reactions to the surprise Mario Nintendo Direct. Hear about Super Mario 3D World coming to Switch, the new AR Mario Kart game, the Super Mario Bros. Battle Royale, and much more! For even more Nintendo Voice Chat, check out this week's episode we recorded before the huge Mario news, NVC 524. That episode drops on 9/3 at 3 p.m. Pacific Time. Get the thing! Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:02:20 The Mario Game & Watch 00:07:50 Super Mario 3D World is back! 00:14:20 Super Mario 35 is a battle royale 00:18:43 Mario Kart Live Home Circuit 00:25:15 Super Mario 3D All-Stars is real! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! In this week's audio-only episode, Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, and Seth Macy dive into Nintendo's Mini Direct from this week. Then, the panel discusses yet another new Switch rumor that recently surfaced. Plus, hear about why Seth was disappointed with Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered. We're audio-only due to Gamescom, but we'll be back to video soon! Timecodes: 00:00:00 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase discussion 00:09:40 A New Switch rumor! 00:21:45 Games out this week, Crystal Chronicles discussion 00:33:45 What we're playing 00:37:45 Question Block! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices