The All Things Nintendo Podcast

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble w/ Kyle Hilliard

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard to trade off reviewing this week's two big Switch exclusives. Before delivering their reviews of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD and Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, the two talk about the news of the week. Then, on the tail end, they talk party games and celebrate three milestone anniversaries that happened this week.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard and BlueSky: @KyleHilliard.
A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.
If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to find like-minded listeners and submit your questions for the Inbox Q&A portions of the show.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we 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 – Introduction00:03:33 – Kyle’s Nintendo Direct Thoughts00:06:25 – Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Price00:10:36 – Epic Mickey Rebrushed Release Date00:20:12 – Atari 50 Expanded Edition00:24:44 – Cattle Country00:27:53 – New Nendoroids and Figmas00:31:31 – Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Review00:40:37 – Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Review00:50:51 – Definitive Ranking: Party Games01:03:38 – TMNT NES 35th Anniversary01:09:07 – Shovel Knight 10th Anniversary01:10:45 – Super Mario Maker 2 5th Anniversary
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.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."

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metroid Prime 4, Nintendo Direct Recap w/ Camille Salazar Hadaway

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by host and producer Camille Salazar Hadaway to recap all the news from the Nintendo Direct. This Nintendo Direct brought out some heavy hitters, so when you factor that in, plus all the non-Direct news and other segments, this ended up being the longest episode of All Things Nintendo to date.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Camille on Twitter: @thisiscamco.
A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.
If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to find like-minded listeners and submit your questions for the Inbox Q&A portions of the show.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we 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 – Introduction00:03:31 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game00:19:06 – Camille’s Hosting Experience00:33:56 – Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Release Date00:41:27 – New Shovel Knight Game Coming00:47:17 – Yars Rising Release Date00:50:18 – TMNT: Splintered Fate Release Date00:56:57 – Nintendo Direct Recap02:58:18 – Everybody Votes: Grading the Nintendo Direct03:09:41 – Community Reaction to the Nintendo Direct03:19:42 – eShop Gem of the Week: Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.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."

Summer Game Fest 2024 w/ Charles Harte

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer editor and MinnMax video editor Charles Harte to recap their time at Summer Game Fest 2024. The two begin the show by sharing some of the encounters they had while at SGF before transitioning to talking about some of the announcements out of the annual summer show. Then, in the main segment, they discuss the games they actually played while out in Los Angeles.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Charles on Twitter: @chuckduck365.
A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.
If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to find like-minded listeners and submit your questions for the Inbox Q&A portions of the show.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we 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 – Introduction00:00:41 – Attending Summer Game Fest00:08:48 – Civilization VII00:12:10 – Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind 00:17:49 – Volgarr the Viking II 00:20:37 – Cult of the Lamb Adds Co-op00:22:59 – Wild Bastards00:26:03 – Yooka-Replaylee00:29:47 – Mega Man Game Boy Games on Switch Online00:32:12 –Game Informer SMT V: Vengeance Review00:33:25 – Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour00:35:47 – Lego Horizon Adventures00:42:04 – Sonic X Shadow Generations00:46:47 – Neva00:48:04 – SteamWorld Heist II00:51:18 – Cozy Grove 200:54:19 – Lack of Switch Games at Summer Game Fest00:55:49 – Yars Rising00:58:46 – Game Informer Reunion Dinner/Closing Thoughts01:01:25 – Definitive Ranking: Games at Summer Game Fest 2024
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.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."

Mario Kart 8 10th Anniversary w/ Dan Ryckert

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Giant Bomb Creative Director Dan Ryckert. After discussing Dan's career, they spend the remainder of the episode celebrating the 10th anniversary of Mario Kart 8.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Dan on Instagram @DanRyckert and Twitch at DanRyckert. You can also find Dan's work at Giant Bomb.
A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.
If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to find like-minded listeners and submit your questions for the Inbox Q&A portions of the show.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we 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 – Introduction00:01:19 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game00:06:49 – Dan Talks About His Career00:26:16 – Mario Kart 8 10th Anniversary Retrospective01:16:14 – Definitive Ranking: Mario Kart Gimmicks01:20:51 – eShop Gem of the Week: Voxelgram
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.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."

Superman 64 25th Anniversary w/ Zachary Pligge

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show by answering a few listener questions. Then, he welcomes longtime Game Informer community member and Twitch streamer Zachary Pligge to talk about the history of Superman 64 and his special relationship with it.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Zachary on Twitter: @PliggeTheFallen and Twitch: PliggeTheFallen.
A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.
If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to find like-minded listeners and submit your questions for the Inbox Q&A portions of the show.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we 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 – Introduction00:01:02 – Inbox Q&A00:16:02 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game00:30:27 – Nintendo Store Coming to San Francisco00:34:36 – Lego Announces First Zelda Set00:39:49 – New No Man’s Sky Update00:43:38 – Superman 64 10-Year Anniversary01:10:57 – eShop Gem of the Week: Death and Taxes
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.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."

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Video Game Movie News

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and his Game Informer counterpart Kyle Hilliard play catch-up by speedrunning the latest news from the world of Nintendo and video game movies. Then, in the main segment, they give reviews of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and Please Fix the Road. 
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard and BlueSky: @KyleHilliard.
A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.
If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to find like-minded listeners and submit your questions for the Inbox Q&A portions of the show.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we 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 – Introduction00:02:10 – Nintendo Acquires Shiver Entertainment00:05:43 – Atari Acquires Intellivision Brand00:08:01 – Three Games Added to Game Boy Switch Online Catalog00:11:34 – Square Enix Wants More Multiplatform Releases00:17:14 – Shin Megami Tensei V Getting Delisted Before Vengeance00:20:58 – NBA Superstars Coming to Arcades00:26:24 – TMNT: Mutants Unleashed Collector’s Edition00:30:52 – Sony Pictures Chairman Talks Zelda Movie00:34:24 – New Sonic 3 Movie Poster on Display00:36:19 – Live-Action Street Fighter Logo Shown00:39:04 – Mortal Kombat 2 Theatrical Release Date00:40:58 – Danny DeVito Asked About Possibility of Voicing Wario00:43:15 – Definitive Ranking Lite: Upcoming Game Adaptations00:46:22 – Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Review00:55:01 – Please Fix the Road Review00:59:12 – Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Review
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.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."

Super Smash Bros. 25th Anniversary

This week on All Things Nintendo, we celebrate a belated 25th anniversary of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 64. Joining Brian for this episode is Suriel Vazquez, former Game Informer editor and current Narrative Lead at Big Blue Sky Games. After sharing the history of Super Smash Bros., the two read some memories from members of the All Things Nintendo free Patreon page and give their top 5 Super Smash Bros. stages.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Suriel on Twitter (@SurielVazquez) and BlueSky (@suriel.bsky.social). You can follow Big Blue Sky Games on YouTube.
A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.
If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to find like-minded listeners and submit your questions for the Inbox Q&A portions of the show.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we 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 – Introduction00:01:09 – More Second-Half 2024 Nintendo Predictions00:20:20 – Super Smash Bros. Retrospective01:05:34 – Listener Smash Bros. Memories01:14:14 – Definitive Ranking: Super Smash Bros. Stages01:26:12 – eShop Gem of the Week: A Highland Song
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.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."

First Official Switch 2 Details, Xbox Studio Closures, Indie Game Reviews

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer's Wesley LeBlanc to cover all the news out of Nintendo's earnings reports, including the first official details of the Switch's successor and its upcoming reveal. Then, Wesley and Brian share their thoughts on three indie releases that hit Switch this week.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes.
A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.
If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to find like-minded listeners and submit your questions for the Inbox Q&A portions of the show.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we 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 – Introduction00:01:35 – Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Game Announced00:10:34 – First Official Switch 2 Details and Its Reveal00:18:07 – What Is Nintendo’s Second Half of 2024?00:24:46 – Switch Closing In on DS and PS2 Sales Records00:35:09 – Updated Top 10 Selling Switch Games00:37:32 – Knuckles Show Sets Paramount+ Record00:42:49 – Sonic Rumble Announced00:45:37 – Xbox Closes Several Studios01:02:14 – Little Kitty, Big City Review01:10:46 – Animal Well Impressions01:20:02 – Vampire Survivors Contra Crossover DLC Impressions01:27:00 – Everybody Votes!: Switch 2 Launch Titles01:33:43 – Super Mario Bros. Deluxe 25th Anniversary01:35:58 – Detective Pikachu Movie 5th Anniversary
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.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."

Latest Switch 2 Rumors, SMT V: Vengeance Preview, TMNT Arcade Review

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show answering listener questions before being joined by Spencer Pressly, host of the SMT Network podcast. Together, they talk about the latest news, including a new batch of Switch 2 rumors, before transitioning to a preview of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and a review of TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants. 
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Spencer and the SMT Network podcast on Twitter: @SMTNetwork. 
You can also support the Shin Megami Tensei Network Patreon and find the podcast wherever you're listening to this show.
A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.
If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to find like-minded listeners and submit your questions for the Inbox Q&A portions of the show.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we 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 – Introduction00:01:02 – Inbox Q&A00:18:49 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game00:30:03 – Origins of SMT Network00:36:36 – Latest Switch 2 Rumor00:49:07 – More Games Industry Layoffs01:02:33 – New Vampire Survivors Update01:07:43 – New Look at Orlando Super Nintendo World01:16:11 – Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Preview01:46:35 – TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants Review01:59:40 – Definitive Ranking: Atlus Games02:13:01 – eShop Gem of the Week: Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.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."

Indie Showcase Recap, Knuckles Show Review, Super Monkey Ball Preview, Another Crab's Treasure Review

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by The Indie Informer's Jill Grodt to run down all the news from last week's Indie Showcase. After a lengthy discussion full of indie recommendations, Brian and Jill share their thoughts on Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, Another Crab's Treasure, and the Knuckles Paramount+ show.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Jill on Twitter: @Finruin. You can also find Jill's work at The Indie Informer.
A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.
If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to find like-minded listeners and submit your questions for the Inbox Q&A portions of the show.
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we 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 – Introduction00:04:44 – Inbox Q&A00:13:32 – Indie World Showcase Recap01:08:27 – Keanu Reeves Voicing Shadow the Hedgehog01:14:16 – Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong Country Park Delayed01:17:54 – Nintendo Skipping Gamescom01:22:11 – Why Nintendo Characters Aren’t in Fortnite01:28:00 – Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Preview01:41:55 – Another Crab’s Treasure Review01:59:49 – Knuckles Paramount+ Show Review02:15:48 – eShop Gem of the Week: Going Under
If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.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."