Episodes

  • When Is the Next 3D Mario Coming Out? - NVC 796

    When Is the Next 3D Mario Coming Out? - NVC 796
    Jan 23 2026
    Where is 3D Mario?? A lot of Nintendo fans are wondering, so the NVC crew is here to debate if we’re expecting to see the next 3D Mario this year. Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they build a case for and against 3D Mario in 2026. From Mario’s 40th anniversary to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Donkey Kong Bananza, there is a lot of evidence on both sides of the argument. Then, the crew talks about Final Fantasy VII Remake’s excellent Switch 2 port and an oddly-timed but very welcome update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. Then, in the second half of the show, we reflect on Nintendo Voice Chat’s 20th anniversary by looking back at Nintendo’s buildup to the Wii’s reveal and launch 20 years ago, reading your emails about your favorite NVC memories, and reflecting on what the show has meant to us. Thank you so much for listening to 20 years of Nintendo Voice Chat! 00:00:00 - Intro & When Is the Next 3D Mario Coming Out? 00:29:14 - Final Fantasy VII Remake’s excellent Switch 2 port 00:48:27 - Looking back at Nintendo’s buildup to the Wii’s reveal 01:17:02 - Favorite NVC Memories & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • First Impressions of Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Big Update and Switch 2 Edition - NVC 795

    First Impressions of Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Big Update and Switch 2 Edition - NVC 795
    Jan 16 2026
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons got a huge update on Switch 1 as well as a Switch 2 Edition, and it’s time to talk all about it! Join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, and Peer Schneider as they share impressions of the new features like a hotel to decorate and Nintendo items to display, and some big quality of life updates to crafting and decorating. But the big question is, is this enough to bring people back? Then, the panel kicks off NVC’s celebration of Zelda’s 40th anniversary by looking back at Ocarina of Time. In the news, hear about Switch 2’s struggles over the holiday season, Mario Tennis Fever’s big overview trailer, new Joy-Con 2 colors, and a lot more. 00:00:00 - Intro & Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition 00:26:09 - The Hyrule Times: Ocarina of Time Retrospective 00:58:07 - Switch 2 comparatively struggled over its first Christmas 01:09:26 - Mario Tennis Fever 01:15:57 - Light Purple/Light Green Joy-Con 2 revealed 01:20:20 - My Mario is coming to the West next month 01:22:59 - LEGO Pokemon & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Our Nintendo 2026 Predictions Spectacular - NVC 794

    Our Nintendo 2026 Predictions Spectacular - NVC 794
    Jan 9 2026
    Nintendo Voice Chat is back for 2026, and it’s time to preview everything we know is coming to Switch 2 and Switch this year. Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they discuss Switch 2 updates for Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, new Switch 2 exclusives like Mario Tennis Fever and Pokemon Pokopia, and a lot more. Then, in the predictions segment, we guess everything we think is coming this year, from Pokemon’s 30th anniversary, to Zelda’s 40th, and a lot more. 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Nintendo in 2026: What We Know 34:27 - How are we feeling about the lineup? 45:40 - Nintendo 2026 Predictions This weeks show is hosted by Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, Brian Altano, and is produced by Nick Maillet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • The Nintendo Voice Chat 2025 Holiday Special - NVC ???

    The Nintendo Voice Chat 2025 Holiday Special - NVC ???
    Dec 25 2025
    Surprise! We’re back with a special episode as a holiday gift to all our wonderful listeners. But there’s a twist: no Nintendo talk allowed! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they talk about their favorite video games that didn’t make it to Nintendo consoles in 2025. From Clair Obscur taking the world by storm, to other hits like Ghost of Yotei, and deep cuts like Revenge of the Savage Planet, here are our favorite Nontendo games of the year. Plus, they discuss the best TV shows of the year, and a lot more. Happy holidays, Super Ninfriendos! 00:00:00 - Intro & Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 00:12:42 - Blue Prince 00:16:22 - Ghost of Yotei 00:22:12 - Oblivion Remastered, Revenge of the Savage Planet, Baby Steps 00:33:30 - Severance & The Rehearsal 00:39:09 - Sinners & The Pitt 00:42:16 - The Chair Company 00:45:53 - What did we miss? & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Best Nintendo Game of 2025 Is… - NVC 793

    The Best Nintendo Game of 2025 Is… - NVC 793
    Dec 17 2025
    It’s the final episode of 2025, which means it’s time to crown the best Nintendo games of the year! Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Rebekah Valentine as they highlight their favorite first-party games on Switch 2 and the best third-party games that came to Nintendo platforms. Then, they talk about the big winner that we’ll all remember as the highlight of Nintendo’s 2025. From Kirby Air Riders, to Hollow Knight Silksong, to Donkey Kong Bananza, this show celebrates the very best of the year. Thank you so much for listening to us all year long – we can’t wait for 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Rumors, Release, and Records: Switch 2's Wild 2025 - NVC 792

    Rumors, Release, and Records: Switch 2's Wild 2025 - NVC 792
    Dec 10 2025
    We only have two episodes left in 2025, so it’s time to start looking back at Nintendo’s big year. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Seth Macy as they reflect on Switch 2’s debut, from its tease in January, to the reveal in April, to its eventual launch in June. Plus, their feelings on the new console now that it’s been out for six months. They also discuss Nintendo’s other big moves this year, like theme parks, movies, stores, and a lot more. 00:01:19 - Seth and Jada’s Metroid Prime 4 Takes 00:35:26 - The Game Awards 2025 00:37:40 - The Nintendo Switch 2 Generation 01:00:37 - The Biggest Stories of Nintendo’s Wild 2025 01:09:44 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Was Metroid Prime 4 Worth the Wait? - NVC 791

    Was Metroid Prime 4 Worth the Wait? - NVC 791
    Dec 5 2025
    You’re not dreaming: Metroid Prime 4 is here, and it is great. After eight years of waiting, we can’t wait to tell you all about what we think of Samus Aran’s latest adventure. Join Logan Plant, Brendan Graeber, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they dive into Logan and Brendan’s in-depth thoughts of Prime 4. From its amazing dedicated areas, to its not-so-great open world desert, to the mixed implementation of the companions, there’s a ton to get to from the planet Viewros. Then, stick around for Seth’s glowing impressions of Kirby Air Riders, a bizarre Mario Kart World update, thoughts on a pair of indie games from Reb, and more. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:45 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review Discussion 00:49:35 - Kirby Air Riders 00:56:22 - Mario Kart Wrold 01:01:48 - Stray Children & Indika 01:12:15 - Analogue 3d 01:15:58 - Nintendo Acquires Bandai Namco Singapore 01:19:18 - Ball x Pit Free Update 01:22:18 - Drag x Drive & Outro #MetroidPrime4 #Nintendo #Gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Metroid Prime Trilogy Retrospective - NVC 790

    Metroid Prime Trilogy Retrospective - NVC 790
    Nov 28 2025
    Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is just one week away, so we’re celebrating by looking back on the entire Metroid Prime Trilogy. Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider in a special prerecorded episode where they talk about Metroid Prime’s impact when it launched on GameCube, Prime 2: Echoes’ divisive dark world that has aged gracefully, and Prime 3: Corruption’s epic setpieces and Wii-era motion controls. Then, Brian shows off highlights from the Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book, and the panel shares their final hopes and expectations for Prime 4. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:05 - Metroid Prime 1 00:17:15 - Metroid Prime 2 00:37:21 - Metroid Prime 3 00:45:05 - Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective Artbook 00:51:00 - Federation Force, Hunters, & Pinball 00:54:29 - Metroid Prime 4 Hopes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins