Nintendo Voice Chat

Should Zelda be gritty and mature? Is the Switch the most important console of all time? And why is everyone always talking about the next Nintendo Direct? This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano as they share their Nintendo hot takes and judge each other for them. Next week, we’ll be talking about YOUR Nintendo hot takes, so be sure to email them to [email protected] to be a part of the show. After things cool down, the guys discuss the wonders of Pokemon Pokopia and why it’s one of the best Switch 2 exclusives so far, and the new trailer for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.

00:00:00 - Intro & Mario Movie is Ruining Nintendo's Legacy

00:13:07 - Nintendo Directs vs. Nintendo at E3

00:21:31 - Nintendo Direct Discourse Sucks 

00:28:50 - Nintendo Does Not Need a Online Ecosystem Similar to Xbox

00:34:09 - Majora's Mask isn't a  very good game

00:41:13 - Animal Crossing Now is a Different Genre to the Original

00:49:16 - Pokémon Pokopia Impressions

01:10:41:38 - Yosh and the Mysterious Book & Outro
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Pokemon Pokopia is here, and it’s amazing! Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as Reb talks about her 60+ hours in Pokopia so far and why it’s a must-have Switch 2 game. From the excellent building and customization to the fun, cozy loop of finding new Pokemon and creating homes for them, we break down everything that makes Pokopia a special Pokemon spinoff. Then, Brian and Logan talk about the horrors of Resident Evil Requiem, and the panel breaks down the best games from the Indie World showcase, including Minishoot Adventures, Blue Prince, and Rotwood.

00:00:00 - Intro & Pokemon Pokopia Review Discussion

00:20:30 - Pokemon Pokopia Story Discussion (Spoilers)

00:30:24 - Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves

00:40:30 - Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen

00:45:49 - Resident Evil Requiem Switch 2 Edition

00:57:47 - Indie World ShowCase: Minishoot Adventures

01:08:33 - Blue Prince

01:13:57 - Rotwood

01:15:16 - Nintendo announces its Mario Day plans

01:20:50 - New Amiibos & Outro

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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
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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
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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
0048:30 - Pokemon Pinball & Stardew Valley
01:10:08 - Mario Tennis Fever
01:19:45 - Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition & Outro
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