Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Just hours after last week's episode was recorded, Nintendo dropped a ton of news in the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. Hear Casey's reactions to Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2, plus discussion on all the other big announcements from the Direct, including why we're loving Hades on Switch. Then, Nintendo ended production on the 3DS, so to honor the end of Nintendo's beloved handheld, the panel picks their top three 3DS games. This episode was recorded before Nintendo dropped Kirby Fighters 2 on the Switch eShop. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:01:20 Monster Hunter and the Nintendo Direct Mini 00:24:30 Remembering the 3DS 00:38:30 More news! 00:53:47 Games out this week 00:57:05 What we're playing 01:05:10 Question Block! Games out this week: Unrailed! - 9/23, $20 RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition - 9/24, $30 Rivals of Aether - 9/24, $30 Going Under - 9/24, $20 Lost Ember - 9/24, $30 What we're playing: Casey: Nexomon: Extinction Brian: Super Mario 64, Hades Zach: Super Mario Sunshine, Hades Tom: Hades, Inertial Drift 

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Monster Hunter Rise, the Nintendo Direct Mini, and Remembering the 3DS - NVC 527

Welcome to a Mario-filled episode of Nintendo Voice Chat! Super Mario 3D All-Stars releases this week, and Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and Ryan McCaffrey to discuss the new collection on Switch. Plus, Super Mario's official 35th anniversary happened over the weekend, and to celebrate, the panel shares their picks for the best Super Mario game of all time. Plus, hear about the new Nintendo Switch Online games, and more. Note: This episode was recorded before the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase that aired Thursday morning. Rest assured -- Casey is very excited about Monster Hunter! Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:01:17 Super Mario 3D All-Stars discussion 00:22:34 Super Mario's 35th Anniversary 00:29:05 What is the best Mario game? 00:41:33 More news! 00:50:43 What we're playing 00:54:10 Question Block 

Super Mario 3D All-Stars Discussion and Our Favorite Mario Games - NVC 526

Nintendo did it again, dropping another huge surprise announcement on us this week! Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a new Warriors game that takes place 100 years before the events of Breath of the Wild, and the NVC crew is here to share their reactions to this reveal. Plus, hear what Eiji Aonuma had to say about Breath of the Wild 2's development. Then, the panel discusses the limited availability of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, a Nintendo patent that hints at a new Joy-Con, and much more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:00:53 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity discussion 00:21:30 The limited release for Super Mario 3D All-Stars 00:36:29 More news! 00:43:08 (Brief) Games out this week 00:43:57 What we're playing 00:53:47 Question Block! 

Age of Calamity Is a Hyrule Warriors Sequel and a Breath of the Wild Prequel - NVC 525

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This episode was recorded before the huge Mario news dropped -- for more on Nintendo's 35th anniversary plans for Super Mario, check out episode 524.5 of Nintendo Voice Chat!  On this episode of NVC, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider and Zach Ryan to talk about all of the Switch announcements from Gamescom 2020. Plus, the panel each picks something they want to change about the Switch, and they take a listen to your submissions about what you want to see Nintendo change. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! Gamescom news 00:14:00 What we would change about the Switch 00:28:30 Nintendo Direct drought… 00:38:37 Games out this week 00:43:18 What we're playing 00:51:38 Question Block! Games out this week: Ary and the Secret of Seasons - 9/1, $40 Good Pizza, Great Pizza - 9/3, $8 Spinch - 9/3, $15 Paradise Killer - 9/4, $20 NBA 2K21 - 9/4, $60 Lair of the Clockwork God - 9/4, $20 Here be Dragons - 9/3 - $17.99 

How the Rumored New Nintendo Switch Should Be Different - NVC 524

It has finally happened! Nintendo revealed the long-rumored Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection for Nintendo Switch. Join Zach Ryan, Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano for some in-depth reactions to the surprise Mario Nintendo Direct. Hear about Super Mario 3D World coming to Switch, the new AR Mario Kart game, the Super Mario Bros. Battle Royale, and much more! For even more Nintendo Voice Chat, check out this week's episode we recorded before the huge Mario news, NVC 524. That episode drops on 9/3 at 3 p.m. Pacific Time. Get the thing! Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:02:20 The Mario Game & Watch 00:07:50 Super Mario 3D World is back! 00:14:20 Super Mario 35 is a battle royale 00:18:43 Mario Kart Live Home Circuit 00:25:15 Super Mario 3D All-Stars is real! 

Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct Reactions - NVC 524.5

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! In this week's audio-only episode, Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, and Seth Macy dive into Nintendo's Mini Direct from this week. Then, the panel discusses yet another new Switch rumor that recently surfaced. Plus, hear about why Seth was disappointed with Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered. We're audio-only due to Gamescom, but we'll be back to video soon! Timecodes: 00:00:00 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase discussion 00:09:40 A New Switch rumor! 00:21:45 Games out this week, Crystal Chronicles discussion 00:33:45 What we're playing 00:37:45 Question Block! 

Nintendo's Second Partner Showcase and Crystal Chronicles Disappointments - NVC 523

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and Janet Garcia to discuss the last week of Nintendo news. First, hear the panel's reaction to all the announcements made in the Indie World presentation this week. Then, the panel dives into a discussion about the best sleeper hits on the Nintendo Switch. Plus, hear about the Sports Story delay, more Metroid Prime 4 job openings, and more. Note: This week's episode is audio only, but we will be back to our normal video shows soon! Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:03:25 The Indie World Presentation 00:36:09 Our Switch Sleeper Hits 00:48:03 More news! 00:57:54 What we're playing 01:03:25 Question Block 

The Indie World Presentation and Our Favorite Switch Sleeper Hits - NVC 522

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Brendan Graeber, and Terri Schwartz to discuss the last week of Nintendo news. First, the panel discusses the insane Animal Crossing sales numbers, as well as the overall profits for Nintendo so far in 2020. Then, as the Paper Mario series celebrates its 20th anniversary, the crew shares their picks for the best Paper Mario game, and listens to some of your picks for the best game in the franchise. Plus, hear about Crash 4 potentially coming to Switch, some possible amiibo reprints, and Question Block! Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:02:41 Animal Crossing's crazy sales numbers 00:13:10 Picking the best Paper Mario game 00:34:28 More news! 00:40:27 Games out this week 00:44:00 What we're playing 00:56:22 Question Block! Games out this week: Volta-X - 8/12, $20 Faeria - 8/13, $20 Boomerang Fu - 8/13, $15 Double Kick Heroes - 8/13, $22 What we're playing: Peer: Paper Mario: The Origami King, Picross S4 Terri: Final Fantasy IX, Paper Mario: The Origami King Brendan: Banjo Kazooie and the Jiggies of Time, Fall Guys 

Animal Crossing Sales and the Best Paper Mario Game - NVC 521

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Logan Plant to talk about Nintendo's announcement of Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Switch. The panel discusses the port's features, how the original Pikmin 3 was pulled from the Wii U eShop, and more. Then, the crew shares their Nintendo backlogs they want to get through over the next few months, and listens to some Yap responses about your own Nintendo backlogs. Plus, hear about Brian's experience building the Lego NES, the surprise Super Smash Bros. update, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:01:23 Pikmin 3 Deluxe is coming to Switch 00:17:14 Our Nintendo backlogs 00:34:30 Cool Nintendo stuff! 00:48:03 News time! 00:57:45 Question Block! Games out this week: Skully - 8/4, $30 Swimsanity! - 8/6, $25 Aery - Broken Memories - 8/6, $15 

Pikmin 3 Deluxe and Our Nintendo Backlogs - NVC 520

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Brain Altano, and Zach Ryan to talk about the last week of Nintendo. First up, the crew talks about Nintendo franchises we haven't seen in a while. Did you know it's been 16 years since the last F-Zero game? Then, the panel discusses the huge Nintendo Gigaleak that has revealed a ton of new information about old Nintendo games. Plus, hear about Persona 5 Scramble finally getting confirmed for the west and Animal Crossing's save backup services. Finally, we wrap up with one of your listener questions on Question Block. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:01:19 Nintendo franchise release gaps 00:19:28 The Nintendo Gigaleak 00:35:50 Audience Yaps 00:44:22 More news! 00:48:30 What we're playing 01:00:00 Question Block Games out this week: Sagrada, $14.99, Out now They Breathe, $3.99, Out now Heroes of Hammerwatch: Ultimate Edition, $19.99, Out now Kingdom Rush, $9.99, Out now Nowhere Prophet, $24.99, Out now What we're playing: Peer: Paper Mario, Carrion, Crysis Brian: Carrion, Panzer Paladin Zach: Paper Mario, Carrion, EarthBound 

Nintendo Release Gaps and the Nintendo Gigaleak - NVC 519

Welcome to a surprise episode of Nintendo Voice Chat! We thought we were taking this week off-- but apparently Nintendo had other plans. Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Tom Marks, and Janet Garcia to react to the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase from earlier this week. Plus, hear about the best-selling games of the year so far, another Splatfest announcement, and more. Finally, it's your listener questions answered on the Question Block. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:03:30 Mini Nintendo Direct impressions 00:16:56 The top-downloaded games in Japan 00:24:35 News time! 00:40:30 Games out this week 00:46:10 What we're playing 01:03:05 Question Block! 

Our Reactions to the Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase - NVC 518

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Sam Claiborn, and Seth Macy to discuss their picks for the most disappointing Nintendo announcement. Then, the crew listens and reacts to some of your most disappointing moments that you submitted to the show! Plus, hear discussions on WayForward’s Switch announcement, the Lego NES set, and more. Finally, it’s your listener questions answered on another round of Question Block.  Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:00:40 WayForward’s new Switch game, and our biggest Nintendo disappointments 00:18:30 Your biggest Nintendo disappointments! 00:29:29 News! 00:44:20 Games out this week 00:47:50 What we’re playing 00:58:04 Question Block! What we’re playing: Casey: Clubhouse Games Peer: CrossCode Sam: Ghost of Tsushima Seth: Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario World 

The Most Disappointing Nintendo Announcements - NVC 517

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! On this episode, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Zach Ryan, Tom Marks, and Seth Macy to talk about the last week of Nintendo. First up, the panel discusses their favorite Nintendo games that remind them of summer. Then, it's a deep-dive into Zach's impressions of Paper Mario: The Origami King. Stick around to hear about The World Ends with You anime, Breath of the Wild 2, and the new Switch Online games for July. Finally, the panel tackles your listener questions on Question Block. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:01:19 The Best Summer Games on Switch 00:13:20 Paper Mario: The Origami King discussion 00:23:51 News time! 00:34:37 Games out this week 00:46:00 Question Block! Games out this week: Superliminal - 7/7, $20 Catherine: Full Body - 7/7, $50 CrossCode - 7/9, $20 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 - 7/10, $15 Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise - 7/10, $50 

The Best Summer Nintendo Games and Paper Mario Impressions - NVC 516

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Brian Altano, Zach Ryan, and special guest PlayerEssence to talk about a ton of Smash! The crew kicks off with their impressions of Min Min, the latest character to join the fight, and then the panel ranks all of the DLC characters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Then, stick around to hear discussions on Nintendo's formal apology regarding Joy-Con drift, the delayed opening of Super Nintendo World in Japan, and more. Finally, hear your listener questions answered on another round of Question Block.  Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:02:02 Min Min impressions and ranking the Smash DLC 00:26:56 Nintendo apologizes for Joy-Con drift 00:34:01 More news! 00:44:26 Games out this week 00:49:08 What we're playing 01:01:32 Question Block! Games out this week: Yes, Your Grace - 6/26 $20 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III - 6/30, $60 Biped - 7/2, $15 What we're playing: OJ: Smash, Xenoblade Brian: Clubhouse Games Zach:  Mr. Driller Drill Land! 

Min Min Impressions and Ranking the Smash DLC Characters - NVC 515

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Brain Altano, and Tom Marks to talk about all of the Nintendo news from the last week. First, the crew shares their thoughts on Min Min from Arms joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Then, hear discussions about Nintendo stepping away from mobile games, the surprising announcement of Pokemon Unite, Apex Legends coming to Switch, and more. Finally, hear your listener questions answered on another round of Question Block. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:00:26 A message from Peer 00:03:30 Min Min joins Smash! 00:15:20 Nintendo is reportedly stepping away from mobile games 00:29:30 Pokemon Unite's surprising reveal 00:35:38 More news! 00:38:30 Games out this week 00:48:15 What we're playing 00:59:05 Question Block! Games out this week: Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated Ninjala Blair Witch Star Wars Episode I: Racer Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia Ruiner What we're playing: Casey: Pokemon Cafe Mix Peer: Summer in Mara, Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town Brian: Jump Rope Challenge, Goblin Sword Tom: Pokemon Cafe Mix 

Min Min Joins Smash, and Nintendo Reportedly Steps Away From Mobile - NVC 514

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