The All Things Nintendo Podcast

Pokémon Day 2023 | All Things Nintendo

Pokémon Day 2023 has come and gone, so this week's episode of All Things Nintendo is dedicated to recapping everything that came out of the Pokémon Presents live stream. Wesley LeBlanc joins Brian for that, including a rundown of how they did with their predictions, as well as the news out of this week.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram: @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!
Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:56 – Splatoon 3 DLC and Seasonal Update
00:03:59 – Mario Day/Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Courses
00:16:37 – New Super Mario Bros. Movie Release Date
00:21:13 – Pokémon Day 2023 Recap
00:46:35 – Pokémon Day Predictions Audit
00:51:10 – eShop Gem of the Week: Rytmos
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."
For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

Kirby’s Return To Dream Land Deluxe, Metroid Prime Remastered, Pokémon Day Predictions | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Wesley give a massive round up of impressions for games like Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Octopath Traveler II, Metroid Prime Remastered, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, and more. Before that, the two speculate what Pokémon Day 2023 might have in store for us, Xbox's new plans for Switch (yes, you read that right), and what the final trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie might have for us.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram: @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:02 – Pokémon Day Predictions
00:12:23 – Xbox's Plans for Call of Duty on Switch/Speculation
00:21:10 – Evo 2023 Lineup Announced
00:27:34 – New Mario Movie Trailer Incoming
00:34:52 – Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Review
00:45:04 – Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Review
01:00:51 – Octopath Traveler II Impressions
01:05:25 – Metroid Prime Remastered Review
01:12:05 – Akka Arrh Impressions
01:16:24 – Dust and Neon Impressions
01:20:36 – Kaiju Wars Impressions
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."
For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

Playing Zelda: Majora’s Mask In 2023 | All Things Nintendo

When The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time arrived on Nintendo 64, it quickly became Brian's favorite video game he ever played. However, due to a series of circumstances and several failed attempts, he never played the direct sequel, Majora's Mask. Now, in preparation for the sequel to his current favorite game of all time, Breath of the Wild, Brian is going back and playing the sequels he missed to his favorite games of all time. The first game on that list? The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. On this episode, Brian and Kyle chat all about playing this N64 classic in 2023.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!
Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:30 – Brian Finally Played Majora's Mask
00:44:05 – Definitive Ranking: Time Loop Games
00:54:15 – eShop Gem of the Week: Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."
For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

The First Nintendo Direct Of 2023 | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, former Game Informer video producer and founder of MinnMax Ben Hanson joins the program to break down all the massive news to come out of this week's Nintendo Direct presentation. Brian and Ben also chat about the latest Nintendo sales numbers, a Star Fox 64 sequel that never happened, and more.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Ben on Twitter: @yozetty. You can also support MinnMax on Patreon or find their shows on whatever platform you're listening to this.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!
Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.
00:00:00 – Introduction00:02:04 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game
00:06:31 – Ben's Complaints About All Things Nintendo
00:09:58 – What's Happening at MinnMax
00:17:54 – Nintendo's Latest Sales Numbers
00:21:01 – SNL's Mario Kart on HBO Sketch
00:23:43 – The Star Fox 64 Sequel Pitch That Was Shot Down
00:27:32 – Nintendo Direct Recap
01:24:17 – eShop Gem of the Week: Little Noah: Scion of Paradise
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."
For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

Top 10 Nintendo Remakes, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer's Wesley LeBlanc as they count down the top 10 remakes in Nintendo history. Prior to that, Brian gets Wesley's impressions of his hands-on time with Theatrhythm Final Bar Line and his full review of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram: @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!
Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:39 – Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC Size
00:03:56 – New Super Mario Bros. Movie Teaser
00:11:53 – Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Impressions
00:28:35 – Powerwash Simulator Impressions
00:33:38 – SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Review
00:43:38 – Top 10 Nintendo Remakes
01:27:40 – Honorable Mentions/Iffy Inclusions
01:30:55 – Multiplatform Remakes
01:33:57 – Modern Remake Wishlist
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."
For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

GoldenEye 007 Retrospective | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, we celebrate the launch of GoldenEye 007 on Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack. To do that, Brian is joined by The New York Post's Scott Fontana. The two spend the episode looking back at the development and legacy of one of the most beloved games of the N64.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram: @BrianPShea. You can follow Scott on Twitter: Scott Fontana (@Scott_Fontana)
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!
Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:06 – GoldenEye 007 Now on Switch
00:07:49 – GoldenEye 007 Retrospective01:05:18 – Definitive Ranking: GoldenEye Weapons01:13:10 – eShop Gem of the Week: Horizon Chase Turbo
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."
For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

Fire Emblem Engage Review | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, we give our final verdicts on several recent Switch titles, but the focus is this week's major release, Fire Emblem Engage. Wes joins Brian to deliver an update on his play session now that he's rolled credits, and Brian gives his final verdict on Sports Story. They also chat about the new Persona ports, Lil Gator Game, and get caught up on the news of the week.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram: @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!
Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:18 – Top-Selling Games of 2022
00:05:30 – Title Updates for Three 2022 Games
00:14:08 – Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania
00:18:24 – Super Nintendo World Hollywood Downgrades
00:25:58 – Fire Emblem Engage Review
00:42:04 – Sports Story Review
00:53:45 – Lil Gator Game Review
00:57:59 – Persona 3 Portable/Persona 4 Golden Impressions
01:07:02 – Definitive Ranking: Series We Wish We Played Sooner
01:22:38 – eShop Gem of the Week: Infernax
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."
For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

2023 Lookahead | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Kyle Hilliard on to preview the 2023 release schedule as it exists in January. The two cover everything from Kirby's Dream Land Deluxe to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and all the releases in between. In addition to that, this show signals the return of the news, Definitive Ranking, and eShop Gem of the Week segments.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram: @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!
Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:22 – Pokémon Celebrates All 1,008 Pokémon
00:05:28 – Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Abilities
00:07:51 – Toy Soldiers HD Now on Switch
00:09:43 – Ubisoft's Underperformance/Cancellations
00:16:02 – New Wavebird-Style Wireless Switch Controller
00:20:33 – Looking Ahead to 2023
01:15:45 – Definitive Ranking: 2023 Games We're Excited For
01:32:01 – eShop Gem of the Week: Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."
For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

Fire Emblem Engage, Sports Story | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Wesley LeBlanc on to chat about the first major release of 2023, Fire Emblem Engage. The two break down their time spent with the final game to this point, previewing the various aspects of this highly anticipated turn-based strategy title. Then, in the second segment, Brian and Wesley chat about Sports Story, the successor to Golf Story, which surprise-launched in late December.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram: @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!
Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:06 – Fire Emblem Engage Preview
00:28:26 – Sports Story Impressions
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."
For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

The Best Of 2022 | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard to help him put a bow on 2022. That's right: It's the second annual All Things Nintendo Awards episode! Join Brian and Kyle as they talk about the best games across various categories and send 2022 off in style.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram: @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!
Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:05:22 – Best Action Game
00:09:08 – Best RPG
00:15:27 – Best Sports or Racing Game
00:20:06 – Best Indie Game
00:24:05 – Best Multiplayer
00:27:57 – Best Compilation
00:32:36 – Best Remake or Remaster
00:36:10 – Best Content Updates
00:40:12 – The "Better Late Than Never" Award
00:45:22 – Most Wanted Game for Switch
00:52:47 – Best Third-Party Game
00:54:41 – Best Nintendo Game
00:59:56 – Definitive Ranking
01:08:00 – eShop Gem of the Week: Switch 'N' Shoot
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."
For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!