Episodes

  • Nintendo Direct, DK Bananza, Jamboree TV, and More! - NVC 772

    Nintendo Direct, DK Bananza, Jamboree TV, and More! - NVC 772
    Aug 1 2025
    This week in a Mega Mushroom-sized episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, it’s time to break down all the biggest announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct, including The Adventures of Elliot, Octopath Traveler 0, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and more. Join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Jada Griffin, and Seth Macy as they share lukewarm impressions of the Direct and talk about the current third-party strategy on Nintendo Switch 2. Then, Logan breaks down his review of Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, sharing why it’s kind of a baffling release that doesn’t live up to its $80 price tag. Plus, the panel’s first impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza, belated thoughts on last week’s Pokemon Presents, a discussion on the strange rollout of Drag X Drive, Mario Kart World’s VS Race update, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Are Nintendo Games Getting Too Easy? - NVC 771

    Are Nintendo Games Getting Too Easy? - NVC 771
    Jul 25 2025
    This week, in a prerecorded episode shot on July 14, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Rebekah Valentine for a chill episode of NVC where they talk about what they’ve been playing on Nintendo Switch 2, including Fantasy Life, F-Zero, and Bravely Default. They also look back on a long-lost Nintendo character: Donkey Kong Jr. Finally, they hit the question block, and answer one listener question that asks if Mario games have gotten too easy over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Why Donkey Kong Bananza Is a 10/10 Masterpiece - NVC 770

    Why Donkey Kong Bananza Is a 10/10 Masterpiece - NVC 770
    Jul 17 2025
    Donkey Kong Bananza is finally here, and it’s a masterpiece! This week, join Logan Plant, Brendan Graeber, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano for their spoiler-free discussion about Logan’s 10/10 review for the new Nintendo Switch 2 platformer. Hear about DK’s incredible moveset, Bananza’s impressive world and destruction mechanics, and how it all comes together to create a truly groundbreaking adventure. Plus, they dive into Rebekah’s interview with the Bananza developers, where we learned about how Bananza came together in the early stages of development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • The Heart of a Gamer: Remembering Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata 10 Years Later - NVC 769

    The Heart of a Gamer: Remembering Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata 10 Years Later - NVC 769
    Jul 11 2025
    10 years ago today, on July 11, 2015, the world lost a legend with the passing of Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. This week, join Logan Plant and Peer Schneider – who had the opportunity to interview Mr. Iwata multiple times – for a special episode of Nintendo Voice Chat where they look back at the man who boldly led Nintendo for more than a decade, and discuss how his legacy is still impacting Nintendo today. From stories of Mr. Iwata saving EarthBound from a troubled development, to his most charming, memorable Nintendo Direct moments, come celebrate the man who meant so much to Nintendo fans across the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • We Played DK Bananza for Hours and it's Looking Like Switch 2's Top Banana - NVC 768

    We Played DK Bananza for Hours and it's Looking Like Switch 2's Top Banana - NVC 768
    Jul 3 2025
    Our final Donkey Kong Bananza preview is here, and we’re totally in love with what we’ve played of the upcoming 3D platformer. This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Reb Valentine, and Mitchell Saltzman as they dive into Mitchell’s Bananza preview, including thoughts on DK’s moveset, the challenge rooms, the Bananza transformations, and the confirmation that the team behind Super Mario Odyssey is working on Bananza. Plus, many Nintendo fans aren’t happy with the new Mario Kart World update that makes it almost impossible to guarantee a three-lap race online, and we talk about World’s shortcomings as an online game. This weeks show is Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, Mitchell Saltzman, and is produced by Nick Maillet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Nintendo Switch 2: Five Things We Love and Five We’d Change - NVC 767

    Nintendo Switch 2: Five Things We Love and Five We’d Change - NVC 767
    Jun 26 2025
    Nintendo Switch 2 has been here for a couple of weeks now, and we’re starting to get a better idea of what we love about Nintendo’s new console and what we’d change. This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Reb Valentine as they break down their favorite features, like the new Pro Controller, backwards compatibility, and GameChat, and some big hangups, like poor invite implementation and some potential issues with the screen. Then, they hit the news, including discussion on Drag X Drive’s release date, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s incorrect “out now” banner, and more. This week’s show is Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and is produced by Nick Maillet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Are We Going Bananas for Donkey Kong Bananza? - NVC 766

    Are We Going Bananas for Donkey Kong Bananza? - NVC 766
    Jun 18 2025
    The NVC crew dives deep into the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, breaking down all the wild reveal from Oddrock’s Pauline transformation and DK’s expansive moveset (complete with Turf Surfing and Bananza transformations) to the Splatoon-esque bosses. Plus, uncover hidden details like amiibo support, skill upgrades, and minecart throwbacks! Then, the gang shifts gears to Mario Kart World, sharing multiplayer stories, track secrets, and why its interconnected world and HD rumble make it a standout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • The Big Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Spectacular - NVC 765

    The Big Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Spectacular - NVC 765
    Jun 13 2025
    Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and there’s so much to talk about! This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Brian Altano, Tom Marks, and Seth Macy as they share their early thoughts on the new hardware, Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, and a lot more, including thoughts on GameCube games on Switch Online, Bravely Default’s remaster, Civ 7’s mouse controls, and the surprise reveal of Switch 2’s first Splatoon game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins