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Nintendo Voice Chat

IGN & Geek Media

For over 130 years, Nintendo has been a pioneer in gaming, creating legendary franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong. Every week, IGN’s Nintendo Voice Chat podcast celebrates all things Nintendo—past, present, and future. Join the NVC crew for expert analysis, news, and lively discussions on everything from classic favorites to the latest on Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Whether you"re a lifelong fan or just jumping in, Nintendo Voice Chat is your go-to

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90:34

We Spent an Entire Day Playing Nintendo Switch 2! -...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/04/07

The Switch 2 is very real and we’ve played a bunch of it! Join Logan Plant and Brian Altano (who are together in-person!) as they discuss their show floor impressions of the Switch 2 hardware itself, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, Drag X Drive, and a lot more. Plus, they share their overall thoughts on the Nintendo Direct and the weird, convoluted messaging surrounding much of this hardware transition, as well as some concerns about

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63:58

The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Better Than We Could Have...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/04/02

The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been revealed! Nintendo’s April 2nd Direct delivered a wave of surprises, from fresh footage of Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza to big reveals like Kirby Air Riders and the new IP, Duskbloods. Join Seth Macy, Jada Griffin, Tom Marks, and Nicholas Limon as they unpack every major Switch 2 detail, including GameChat, 4K support, HDR, and Joy-Con mouse controls.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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86:01

Nintendo’s Final Switch 1 Direct Was Full of...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/03/27

With one week to go until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, there’s no way Nintendo would announce a bunch of new Switch 1 games, right? Wrong! Nintendo dropped a surprise Nintendo Direct that revealed a brand new look at Metroid Prime 4, and exciting weird reveals like Rhythm Heaven: Groove and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano as they break down all the big announcements, including Nintendo’s new smartphone app and their brand new approach

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82:05

Nintendo Switch 2: Can Lightning Strike Twice? - NVC 752

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/03/21

With 12 days to go until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the NVC panel is discussing how successful the sequel console will likely end up being. Nintendo Switch is on track to be the best-selling Nintendo console ever, so how will Switch 2 stack up in a rapidly evolving industry? Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Brian Altano, and Seth Macy as they try to answer that question. Plus, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is out this week, and we sit down with the author of IGN’s review, George Yang,

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99:04

Which Mario Spinoff Deserves Better on Switch 2? -...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/03/14

We’re less than three weeks away from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct,so the NVC crew has gathered to celebrate Mario Day by discussing the state of Mario spinoffs on Nintendo Switch and what could be improved on Switch 2. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Seth Macy as they make their pitches for the next Mario spinoff. Plus, Niantic just sold Pokemon GO and Pikmin Bloom, and we break down what that could mean for the mobile games moving forward. And, we’re revamping the Question Block

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118:06

NVC All-Stars Pick the Top 10 Nintendo Switch Games...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/03/07

To celebrate 750 episodes of Nintendo Voice Chat and eight years of Nintendo Switch, we’ve assembled an all-star crew of NVC panelists from throughout the Switch generation to create a list of the 10 defining games on the console. Join Logan Plant and a ton of familiar faces as they each make their case for which game belongs on the list. From IGN Game of the Year award winners like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to surprise revivals like Metroid Dread, it’s time to celebrate the

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64:07

Pokemon Legends Z-A is a Step in the Right Direction,...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/02/27

The Pokemon Company finally shared more footage of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and while it looks like a step in the right direction compared to Scarlet & Violet, it’s still not the big upgrade we were hoping for. This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Miranda Sanchez, and Nick Limon as they react to the Pokemon Presents for Pokemon Day 2025 immediately after it aired. They talk about everything in the Legends Z-A footage, why Pokemon Champions is a big deal for Pokemon Home users, the lack of classic

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89:03

We Flew to Japan to Learn Everything About Okami 2 -...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/02/21

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,

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97:23

What Mario Kart 9 Needs to Stand Out - NVC 747

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/02/14

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

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85:18

Which Dead Nintendo Franchise Would You Revive? - NVC...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/02/07

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

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86:06

What We Want From Nintendo’s Biggest Franchises on...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/01/31

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

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84:32

Nintendo Switch 2: Our Biggest Unanswered Questions -...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/01/24

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

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84:20

Nintendo Switch 2's Secrets Revealed at Last - NVC 743

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/01/16

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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84:14

Mockups, Mice, and Motherboards: Switch 2 Leaks Are...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/01/10

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

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83:53

The Nintendo DS Turns 20: A Celebration of Its Iconic...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2024/12/26

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

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85:02

NVC’s 2024 Nintendo Switch Game of the Year Is… - NVC...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2024/12/19

What was your favorite Nintendo game of 2024? This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Jada Griffin, and Brian Altano as they discuss IGN’s pick for the Best Nintendo Game of 2024 and share their own personal favorite Switch games of the year. Plus, the recent batch of Switch 2 leaks and rumors may actually be worth paying attention to, and the panel breaks down all of the Switch announcements from last week, including a divisive conversation about the new edgy Pac-Man

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84:24

The Biggest Stories of Nintendo’s 2024 - NVC 739

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2024/12/12

Before we turn the page to 2025, it’s time to look back on the biggest storylines from Nintendo’s 2024. Join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, and Jada Griffin as they discuss the weirdest Nintendo announcements of the year like Alarmo and the Nintendo Music App, the lack of a proper Switch 2 reveal despite nonstop rumors, Nintendo’s emerging pattern of not telling us crucial information about its games, and a lot more. Plus, the panel recommends the best local multiplayer Switch games to try out this

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87:26

Why Can’t Metroid Crawl? - NVC 738

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2024/12/06

This week, Nintendo added Echoes of Wisdom to the Zelda timeline… But do any of us really care? Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, Jada Griffin, and Brian Altano as they dive into Hyrule’s complicated history. And, Metroid fans are getting an incredible new book, so we’re looking ahead to Metroid Prime 4 and answering your burning Metroid questions, including the direction we think Prime 4 will take and if Super Metroid needs a remake. Plus, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble’s latest update makes one

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57:36

The Waluigi Power Hour - NVC 737

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2024/11/28

Waluigi has been Mario's unsung antihero for decades, but does he finally deserve his moment in the spotlight? From his debut in Mario Tennis on the N64 to his iconic appearances in Mario Kart and Mario Party, Waluigi has cultivated a cult following. In this episode, we dive deep into all things Waluigi: his best moments, whether he deserves a spot in Smash Bros., and what a Waluigi game could look like (Waluigi Pinball RPG, anyone?). Plus, we answer your burning Waluigi questions. Join us for the

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83:53

November 21 is the Greatest Date in Nintendo History...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2024/11/24

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat episode 736. I am your host and future Street Beefs hall of famer Seth Macy and this week we're talking about Black Friday, Game of the Year, and why November 21, which is today by the way, is such a significant date in the history of Nintendo. Also, your questions. I am joined by my good friends and favorite people Reb Logan JadaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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