Episodes

  • We Flew to Japan to Learn Everything About Okami 2 - NVC 748

    We Flew to Japan to Learn Everything About Okami 2 - NVC 748
    Feb 21 2025
    Reb Valentine is back this week on Nintendo Voice Chat to talk about IGN’s exclusive interview with Capcom and the team behind the highly-anticipated Okami sequel. Plus, she talks about all the cool Nintendo merchandise she bought while she was visiting Japan! Then, Logan, Jada, Seth, and Reb talk about why Wario Land 4 is an essential Nintendo platformer that you need to play now that it’s available on Nintendo Switch Online. Speaking of Switch Online, Nintendo is ending the gold points promotion, and the panel discusses when we might see a replacement rewards program. Finally, it’s your listener questions answered in Question Block. This week’s show is Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, Seth Macy, and is produced by Tayo Oyekan NVC is a part of Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • What Mario Kart 9 Needs to Stand Out - NVC 747

    What Mario Kart 9 Needs to Stand Out - NVC 747
    Feb 14 2025
    Seth Macy returns to Nintendo Voice Chat this week, and he has a big announcement about the future of the podcast. Then, Logan, Seth, and Jada discuss Nintendo’s new Switch patents that hint at a ton of new functionality for the Joy-Con and the console itself, including the potential to rotate it upside down. We’re also talking Mario Kart this week, with a full series retrospective from Super Mario Kart on SNES all the way to what Mario Kart 9 needs to do to race ahead of the pack. Finally, hear Jada’s impressions of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds and Seth’s thoughts on the Switch port of Civilization 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Which Dead Nintendo Franchise Would You Revive? - NVC 746

    Which Dead Nintendo Franchise Would You Revive? - NVC 746
    Feb 7 2025
    Nintendo has brought back some long-lost franchises on Switch, but which ones still deserve a comeback on Switch 2? This week on NVC, Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Peer Schneider each pick a Nintendo franchise to revive from the grave—will it be Star Fox, Wave Race, or EarthBound? Plus, the crew celebrates the 20th anniversary of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, one of Nintendo’s weirdest games ever, and discuss how the team behind Super Mario Galaxy got its start with bongos. Finally, we break down the latest Nintendo financials and what it’ll take for the Switch to surpass the PlayStation 2’s sales record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • What We Want From Nintendo’s Biggest Franchises on Switch 2 - NVC 745

    What We Want From Nintendo’s Biggest Franchises on Switch 2 - NVC 745
    Jan 31 2025
    It’s no secret that the Switch generation was filled with some of the greatest Nintendo games of all time. So how should Nintendo follow hits like Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Odyssey, Metroid Dread, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch 2? This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they work to answer that question. Should the next Zelda keep the Breath of the Wild style? Should Nintendo remake Super Metroid? Which is better: New Horizons or New Leaf? What does Pokemon need to do to get back on track? We’ll tackle these topics and more this week on NVC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Nintendo Switch 2: Our Biggest Unanswered Questions - NVC 744

    Nintendo Switch 2: Our Biggest Unanswered Questions - NVC 744
    Jan 24 2025
    The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer gave us our first look at the console, but it actually raised more questions than answers. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Brian Altano as they discuss the biggest unanswered Switch 2 questions, including its price, release date, launch lineup, backwards compatibility concerns, and more. Then, Switch 1 isn’t quite dead yet, so the panel predicts what software Nintendo could still have to announce before Switch 2 takes the spotlight, including another debate on if Metroid Prime 4 will receive a dedicated Switch 2 version. Finally, Reb shares her experience playing through the SNES classic Super Metroid for the very first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Nintendo Switch 2's Secrets Revealed at Last - NVC 743

    Nintendo Switch 2's Secrets Revealed at Last - NVC 743
    Jan 16 2025
    It’s here and it’s real! After years of leaks, rumors, and speculation, the Switch 2 hardware has officially been revealed by Nintendo and our crew has every little detail you might have missed, plus a ton of theories about what we’ll know next. And there’s even a brand new Mario Kart game! Tune in for everything we know about the Nintendo Switch 2 so far! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Mockups, Mice, and Motherboards: Switch 2 Leaks Are Out of Control! - NVC 742

    Mockups, Mice, and Motherboards: Switch 2 Leaks Are Out of Control! - NVC 742
    Jan 10 2025
    It’s 2025, and what better way to kick off the year than an hour of Switch 2 speculation? Leaks and rumors are reaching critical mass, and Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano are here to discuss all of it, from the Switch 2 mockup Genki brought to CES to the potential of mouse-like functionality in the new Joy-Con. And, the panel discusses how powerful the Switch 2 might be, and if they’re concerned it’s not powerful enough… or maybe even too powerful? Finally, a conversation around if the Switch 2 leaks are diminishing any hype levels for Nintendo’s official announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • The Nintendo DS Turns 20: A Celebration of Its Iconic Legacy - NVC 741

    The Nintendo DS Turns 20: A Celebration of Its Iconic Legacy - NVC 741
    Dec 26 2024
    The Nintendo DS revolutionized handheld gaming when it launched 20 years ago, becoming the second best-selling gaming system of all time. Join the NVC crew as we celebrate the DS’s groundbreaking innovations, incredible game library, and unforgettable moments in gaming history. From Mario Kart DS and New Super Mario Bros. to hidden gems like Elite Beat Agents and The World Ends With You, we’re diving deep into what made this dual-screen wonder a true classic. Plus, we look back at its hardware revisions, from the DS Lite to the DSi XL. Let’s celebrate the handheld that changed it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins