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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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All Episodes

54:46

The Best Nintendo Game of 2025 Is… - NVC 793

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/12/17

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

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75:49

Rumors, Release, and Records: Switch 2's Wild 2025 -...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/12/10

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

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91:59

Was Metroid Prime 4 Worth the Wait? - NVC 791

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/12/05

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

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71:44

Metroid Prime Trilogy Retrospective - NVC 790

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/11/28

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

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71:35

Why Kirby Air Riders Is Great - NVC 789

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/11/19

Kirby Air Riders is out tomorrow on Nintendo Switch 2, and we’re here to break down the IGN review! Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Rebekah Valentine as Reb and Seth ask Logan all about his 30 hours in Kirby Air Riders. Hear why this is a fantastic return for Masahiro Sakurai, why Air Riders feels like jumping straight from Smash 64 to Ultimate, and why the limited control scheme occasionally holds it back. Then, Seth talks all about the Analogue 3D, a brand new way to play N64 games on your 4K

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124:32

IGN’s Top 25 Nintendo Games + Metroid Prime 4: Beyond...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/11/14

IGN and Nintendo Life have fully revealed the top 100 Nintendo games of all time, so it’s time to break down the top 25! Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Rebekah Valentine, and Nintendo Life’s Alex Olney as they talk about every entry from 25 to 1, including the debate between the top two entries on the list. Then, stick around, because Logan played nearly 90 minutes of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Nintendo Switch 2, and he has so many thoughts to share, from the gorgeous art direction and performance,

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43:48

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Looks Out of This World...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/11/12

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer is here, and the NVC crew is blasting off to share their reactions! Join us, as we break down everything we saw from Nintendo’s next big animated adventureLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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108:20

Our Favorite Nintendo Games of All Time - NVC 786

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/11/07

We’re starting the countdown to IGN’s Top 100 Nintendo games of all time! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Seth Macy, and special guest Alex Olney from Nintendo Life as they each shoutout a pair of games that made our upcoming list that are specifically meaningful to them. Then, Logan and Seth dive into the IGN review of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, the new Animal Crossing: New Horizons update that came out of nowhere, our most exciting look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond yet, and more. And

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64:44

Our Spooktacular Luigi's Mansion Retrospective - NVC 785

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/10/30

Luigi’s Mansion arrives on Nintendo Switch Online today, so we’re looking back at our fond memories of the GameCube classic. This week, join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they talk about what made Luigi’s Mansion so unique when it hit the GameCube on launch day back in 2001, and how the series evolved in Dark Moon and Luigi’s Mansion 3. Then, they discuss what they want to see from the future of the series. Stick around to hear more impressions of Hollow Knight Silksong, Dragon

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95:05

Why the NES’s Anniversary Is More Complicated Than...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/10/24

The Nintendo Entertainment System just turned 40 years old in North America… Kind of? This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano as they dive into the strange, muddled history of the NES console launch in the United States and share their favorite NES games and memories. Then, they dive into the 60-minute Kirby Air Riders Direct from Masahiro Sakurai, more impressions of Pokémon Legends Z-A, and the news headlines of the week, including a ton of third-party announcements for Switch

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86:46

Pokemon Legends Z-A Review Discussion: Is Pokemon...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/10/17

Pokemon Legends Z-A is out now on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and we’ve assembled a panel of Pokemon experts to tell you all about it. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Casey DeFreitas as Reb, Casey, and Jada share in-depth thoughts on their adventures in Lumiose City. From the revamped action battle system, to the return of Mega Evolutions, to answers surrounding Z-A’s graphics and performance, there’s so much to discuss surrounding Switch 2’s first Pokemon game.Learn more

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107:32

Is Mario Galaxy 2 As Good As We Remember? - NVC 782

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/10/10

Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 are out on Nintendo Switch, and we’re having a blast revisiting two of the best platformers Nintendo has ever made. This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano as they talk about what holds up well, what hasn’t aged super gracefully, the quality of the Switch port, and if Galaxy 2 is still a masterpiece. Then, the panel dives into the weird saga of Nintendo’s new Pikmin animated short that’s been unfolding over the last few days. They also chat

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87:12

So Long, Bowser: Nintendo of America’s Big Leadership...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/10/03

Doug Bowser is retiring from Nintendo of America, with Devon Pritchard set to take over starting next year. This week on NVC, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they discuss Bowser’s legacy and what to expect from NoA as we move into a new era. Then, speaking of Nintendo of America, friend of the show Bill Trinen stops by to talk about Splatoon 3’s upcoming North American league tournament and how you can get involved. Then, Reb shares hands-on impressions of

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76:18

Hades 2 Continues 2025's Incredible Run of Indie...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/09/27

This week’s show is packed with news, sequels, and Switch goodness. First, we dive into some major headlines: Borderlands 4 delayed indefinitely, a big update for Mario Kart World, a mysterious new Fire Emblem: Shadows tease, and the surprising news that Doug Bowser will exit as President of Nintendo of America at the end of 2025.cThen we celebrate what has truly been the year of indie sequels. With Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Monster Train 2, Deltarune, Slime Rancher 2, and more. Finally, we

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111:28

Was Silksong Worth the Wait? - NVC 779

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/09/19

Hollow Knight Silksong has been in the wild for a couple weeks now, and it’s finally time to answer the question: was it worth the wait? This week, join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Brian Altano, and IGN’s Silksong reviewer Tom Marks as they dive deep into the metroidvania sequel. But we’re far from done after that – stick around for discussion surrounding Nintendo’s recent pricing announcements from last week’s Nintendo Directs, more thoughts on announcements like Pokemon Pokopia and Metroid

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71:33

Nintendo Direct Reactions: Mario's 40th, Virtual Boy,...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/09/12

We got an hour-long Nintendo Direct today, and there’s so much to dive into! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Nick Limon, and Seth Macy as they react to the biggest reveals from the show, including Super Mario Galaxy 2 finally coming to Nintendo Switch, other big reveals for Mario’s 40th anniversary like Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and more. Plus, thoughts on Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, the swappable Kirby Air Riders amiibo, and the craziest drop of the direct:

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97:18

How Strong Is Switch 2’s Fall 2025 Lineup? - NVC 777

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/09/05

We went to PAX West in Seattle and played a ton of Nintendo Switch 2 games coming this fall, including Kirby Air Riders, Pokemon Legends Z-A, Hollow Knight Silksong, and a lot more. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they share impressions of Nintendo’s holiday lineup. Plus, we finally share thoughts on Drag x Drive, and Reb gives a deep dive on UFO 50.00:00:00 - Intro & Humble Bundle Choice 00:04:51 - Hollow Knight Silksong Is Out Now 00:20:49 - Pokemon

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52:46

It's a Kirby Takeover! Switch 2 Edition Review and...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/08/27

This week is all about the pink puffball, as Tom Marks joins Logan Plant and Rebekah Valentine to share his review of Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, including if it’s worth picking up the $80 version if you’ve never played it before, or the $20 upgrade if you already own the Switch 1 game. Then, the trio dives into Masahiro Sakurai’s 47-minute Kirby Air Riders Direct, breaking down our best look yet at the Switch 2’s first big November game. They

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34:19

We Played Hollow Knight, Kirby, and Pokemon at...

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/08/24

Welcome to a very special gamescom 2025 episode of NVC, live from beautiful Cologne, Germany. A city known for giving the world delicious beer, breathtaking views of the Dom Cathedral, and a guy named Peer Schneider. From Hollow Knight: Silksong, to Kirby Air Rider, to Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, join us as we breakdown Nintendo's massive presence at gamescom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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99:17

Donkey Kong Bananza Spoilercast - NVC 774

Nintendo Voice Chat ·

2025/08/15

This week, we’re peeling the banana on Donkey Kong Bananza with a full spoilercast! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they discuss absolutely everything in DK Bananza, nothing is off the table! So if you haven’t finished it yet, go back, beat the game, and return to listen to this in-depth conversation on the Switch 2 masterpiece. Topics include a full breakdown of the epic finale, our favorite layers and mechanics, the best small details we noticed, and our final

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