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  • Pokemon Winds and Waves First Reactions - NVC 801

    Pokemon Winds and Waves First Reactions - NVC 801
    Feb 27 2026
    Pokemon Winds and Waves are the new games for Pokemon’s 10th generation, officially revealed as part of the franchise’s 30th anniversary celebration. This week on NVC, join Logan Plant, Casey DeFreitas, Miranda Sanchez, and Nick Limon as they react to the first trailer for the pair of Switch 2 exclusive games. From the new region, to the trio of starter Pokemon, there’s a lot to break down! Plus, they talk about everything else from the Pokemon Presents, including FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Pokopia coming to Switch 2 next week, and a lot more. 00:00:00 - Intro & Pokemon Winds and Waves 00:16:23 - FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch 00:26:46 - Pokemon Pokopia 00:33:13 - Game Boy Jukebox 00:40:17 - Gale of Darkness 00:47:35 - Pokemon Worlds in SF & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 minutos
  • It’s Time for Zelda to Say Goodbye to the Breath of the Wild Era - NVC 800

    It’s Time for Zelda to Say Goodbye to the Breath of the Wild Era - NVC 800
    Feb 20 2026
    It’s The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary this week, so we’re turning our attention to where the next big 3D entry should go following Tears of the Kingdom. Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and Sam Claiborn as they discuss what they want from the next open world Zelda, including a refreshed art style, a new take on the light world/dark world mechanic, and ideas for twists on the classic good vs. evil tale. But before they get into all that, the Virtual Boy library is now available on Nintendo Switch Online, and we’re so excited that we can finally play this long lost library of Nintendo games. Sam shows off his original Virtual Boy console and game library, and Logan and Seth talk about jumping in for the very first time in 2026. Later, we talk about Sam’s hands-on time with the new Pokemon pinball machine, Reb’s huge Stardew Valley interview, Seth’s thoughts on Mario Tennis Fever, and the shadowdrop of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. 00:00:00 - Intro & Virtual Boy 00:22:59 - The Legend of Zelda’s 40th Anniversary 00:48:30 - Pokemon Pinball & Stardew Valley 01:10:08 - Mario Tennis Fever 01:19:45 - Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hora e 27 minutos
  • Mario Tennis Fever Is Good… But Not $70 Good - NVC 799

    Mario Tennis Fever Is Good… But Not $70 Good - NVC 799
    Feb 13 2026
    Mario Tennis Fever is a fun, solid Mario sports game, but it doesn’t live up to Nintendo’s promise of “variable pricing” for its games. This week, join Logan Plant and Brian Altano as Logan shares his thoughts on Fever, which leads into a wider discussion about Nintendo’s pricing strategy this generation. Then, Logan played Pokemon Pokopia at a preview event, and he’s super impressed with everything he saw! Stick around to hear Brian’s impressions of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and all the juicy details from Nintendo’s latest quarterly financial report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hora e 22 minutos
  • Nintendo Direct Reactions + We Played a Bunch of Switch 2’s 2026 Lineup - NVC 798

    Nintendo Direct Reactions + We Played a Bunch of Switch 2’s 2026 Lineup - NVC 798
    Feb 5 2026
    Nintendo’s latest Partner Showcase included updates on a ton of third-party games, including a trio of Bethesda games heading to Switch 2, confirmation of a Leon Kennedy amiibo for Resident Evil Requiem, some fun Switch 2 exclusives like the co-op platformer Orbitals, and a lot more. Join Logan Plant and Seth Macy as they break everything down. Then, stick around to hear Logan’s impressions of Mario Tennis Fever, Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, Virtual Boy, and more from a recent Switch 2 preview event. Finally, Logan and Seth dive into their thoughts of the fantastic Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct. 00:00:00 - Intro & Nintendo Direct Reactions 00:17:21 - Bethesda Games on Switch 2 + More Partner Showcase 00:29:01 - Mario Tennis Impressions 00:35:10 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition 00:46:04 - Virtual Boy Back in Stock 00:51:42 - Talking Flower 00:55:53 - Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream & Outro Go to https://surfshark.com/nvc or use code NVC at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hora e 11 minutos
  • What’s Next for Metroid After Prime 4? - NVC 797

    What’s Next for Metroid After Prime 4? - NVC 797
    Jan 30 2026
    After nearly a decade of coverage, it’s time to close the book on Metroid Prime 4. Join Logan Plant and Peer Scheider as they break down everything that worked and everything that didn’t in Prime 4: Beyond. We’re talking full spoilers, so that includes details on the ending, our favorite bosses and moments, final thoughts on controversial elements like the desert and the NPCs, and more. And it’s all contextualized by some fascinating stories from the development of Prime 4 straight from folks at Nintendo and Retro Studios. FInally, we wrap up the show discussing where the Metroid series goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hora e 11 minutos
  • 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 hora e 36 minutos
  • 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 hora e 32 minutos
  • 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 hora e 22 minutos