The All Things Nintendo Podcast

2023 Mid-Year Report Card, Oxenfree II Review | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Wesley look back on the first six months of Nintendo's 2023 campaign. After handing out grades for the year, the show transitions to a review of Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, the follow-up to the 2016 indie hit. Finally, Brian and Wes end the show with Definitive Ranking and eShop Gem of the Week.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Bluesky @brianpshea.bsky.social. 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
00:01:10 – Nintendo's 2023 Mid-Year Report Card
00:54:48 – Oxenfree II: Lost Signals Review
01:08:15 – Definitive Ranking: Star Wars Video Games
01:19:11 – eShop Gem of the Week: Snipperclips – Cut It Out, Together
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 hosts Alex Van Aken, Marcus Stewart, and Kyle Hilliard, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

Everybody 1-2-Switch Impressions, Pikmin 4 Preview | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, we get caught up on the latest game releases, including Everybody 1-2-Switch and AEW: Fight Forever. We also give our impressions of a few upcoming games, including Pikmin 4, Wild Card Football, and Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Bluesky @brianpshea.bsky.social. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard. You can follow Marcus on Twitter: @MarcusStewart7.
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
00:00:44 – Pokémon Sleep Pre-Registration
00:04:16 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 5 DLC
00:08:09 – Super Mario RPG Director Reacts to Remake
00:12:14 – Mario/Oreo Collaboration
00:18:01 – New Genesis Games on Switch Online
00:22:59 – Wild Card Football Impressions
00:26:43 – Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Impressions
00:29:36 – AEW: Fight Forever Review
00:45:29 – Pikmin 4 Impressions
01:07:09 – Everybody 1-2-Switch Impressions
01:23:38 – Definitive Ranking: Second-Half 2023 Games
01:45:42 – eShop Gem of the Week: Gato Roboto
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!

Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Spoilercast | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, we have a panel of four Game Informer editors to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. All four members – Brian Shea, Matt Miller, Kyle Hilliard, and Charles Harte – have beaten the game and are ready to break down all the biggest gameplay elements and story beats without fear of spoiling the experience. With that in mind, if you haven't finished The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, proceed with caution, as there are plentiful spoilers within this episode.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Matt on Twitter: @MatthewRMiller. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard. You can follow Charles on Twitter: @chuckduck365.
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.
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!

Super Mario Bros. Wonder, June 2023 Nintendo Direct, Sonic Origins Plus | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, we spend all three segments talking about the news that emerged from this week. Marcus Stewart joins Brian as they run down everything that came out of the Nintendo Direct, as well as the Sonic Central stream and other news surrounding things like Amiibo figures and the Pokémon Trading Card Game. They wrap up the show by talking about Sonic Origins Plus, which is out today.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Marcus on Twitter: @MarcusStewart7.
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
00:01:23 – Pokémon Trading Card Game 151 Announced
00:08:46 – Zelda Amiibo Reissues
00:12:49 – Fire Emblem Joins Nintendo Switch Online Catalog
00:14:47 – Nintendo Direct Rundown
00:15:24 – Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Expansions
00:19:46 – Sonic Superstars
00:23:02 – Palia
00:29:08 – Persona 5 Tactica
00:34:47 – MythForce Coming to Switch
00:35:12 – Splatoon 3's Next Splatfest
00:38:46 – Detective Pikachu Returns
00:44:00 – Super Mario RPG
00:48:18 – New Game Starring Peach
00:53:07 – Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon/Switch 2 Conspiracy Theory
00:59:22 – Batman Arkham Trilogy
01:04:45 – Gloomhaven
01:04:56 – Just Dance 2024
01:05:03 – Silent Hope
01:05:32 – Fae Farm
01:05:40 – Hot Wheels Unleahsed 2: Turbocharged
01:05:49 – Manic Mechanics
01:07:53 – Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope DLC
01:08:57 – Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
01:10:18 – Pikmin 4
01:14:07 – Pikmin 1+2
01:22:11 – Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1
01:28:03 – Vampire Survivors
01:32:06 – Headbangers Rhythm Royale
01:33:41 – Everybody 1-2-Switch
01:35:51 – Penny's Big Breakaway
01:38:11 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Wave 5
01:42:43 – Star Ocean Second Story R
01:45:01 – WarioWare: Move It!
01:47:49 – New Tears of the Kingdom Amiibo Figures
01:49:49 – Super Mario Bros. Wonder
02:01:57 – Sonic Central Recap
02:11:32 – Sonic Origins Plus 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!

Overwatch 2 PvE, Disney Illusion Island Previews | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Wesley LeBlanc on to recap their time at Summer Game Fest 2023. After running down some lingering news items, they chat about three games they played while at Summer Game Fest. For the main segment, Brian traveled to Blizzard's headquarters to be the first person to get his hands on a Story Mission from the upcoming Season 6 of Overwatch 2. After that, Brian and Wes chat about what they want to see in a potential summertime Nintendo Direct and end with an eShop Gem 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
00:00:50 – Summer Game Fest Recap
00:17:11 – Persona 5 Tactica
00:22:11 – Nintendo Summer of Play Tour
00:26:03 – New TMNT Shredder's Revenge DLC
00:28:21 – Rumors of Future Nintendo Movies
00:32:35 – Monster Hunter Now Impressions
00:34:53 – Pokémon Go's Next Big Update
00:38:26 – Disney Illusion Island Impressions
00:48:46 – Overwatch 2 PvE Impressions
01:18:23 – Definitive Ranking: Nintendo Direct Wishlist
01:29:55 – eShop Gem of the Week: The Messenger
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!

Ed Boon, Takashi Iizuka, Summer Game Fest 2023 | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, we're recording from Los Angeles, California, shortly after the events of Summer Game Fest 2023. We begin the show by chatting about Summer Game Fest news and hands-on previews before transitioning to a couple of interviews with some developers of some of the biggest games at the show.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You follow Jill Grodt on Twitter: @Finruin
You can also find Jill's work at The Indie Informer.
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
00:01:35 – Yes, Your Grace
00:03:27 – Summer Game Fest Overall Thoughts
00:06:34 – Mortal Kombat 1
00:12:29 – Sonic Superstars
00:16:28 – Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
00:19:50 – Viewfinder
00:21:40 – Cocoon
00:26:51 – Paper Trail
00:29:39 – Bleak Sword DX
00:30:17 – Oxenfree II: Lost Signals
00:36:20 – Ed Boon Interview
00:51:26 – Takashi Iizuka Interview
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!

Inbox Q&A, Super Mega Baseball 4 Impressions | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Game Informer editor-in-chief Matt Miller on the show for the first time. After talking about Matt's favorite Nintendo experiences, the two chat briefly about Super Mega Baseball 4, which is out today, then transition to answer questions from the All Things Nintendo and Game Informer community.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Matt on Twitter: @MatthewRMiller.
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
00:02:05 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game
00:11:37 – Super Mega Baseball 4 Impressions
00:22:43 – Nintendo Comfort Games?
00:30:26 – Will Tears of the Kingdom Get DLC?
00:36:33 – Nintendo's Shutting Down eShop, Emulators, and Hacks
00:45:05 – Where is Metroid Prime 4?
00:50:17 – Why Doesn't Nintendo Do More Remakes?
00:57:33 – Remaster Requests for Nintendo
01:05:51 – Top 3 Game Boy Advance Games
01:12:58 – Putting Classic Zelda Elements in New Zelda Games
01:24:59 – Programming Note for Next Week
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!

Nintendo’s Post-Tears Of The Kingdom 2023 | All Things Nintendo

This episode of All Things Nintendo asks a simple yet important question: Now that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for a couple of weeks, what does the rest of 2023 look like for Switch owners? Marcus Stewart joins Brian to run down what we know so far. But first, the two catch up on the news from the last week.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Marcus on Twitter: @MarcusStewart7.
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
00:01:35 – Pokémon Home Update Date Mistake
00:05:30 – New Games Added to Game Boy Advance Library
00:22:48 – Samba de Amigo: Party Central Release Date
00:26:53 – Mortal Kombat 1 Gameplay At Summer Game Fest
00:35:17 – Nintendo's Post-Tears of the Kingdom 2023
01:14:22 – Rapid-Fire This or That Predictions
01:22:18 – eShop Gem of the Week: Dredge
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!

Mortal Kombat 1 Announcement, Tears Of The Kingdom Sales, Overwatch 2 Roadmap | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, it's a news extravaganza! So much news happened that it took up the entire episode. Over the next 100 minutes, we'll talk about Mortal Kombat 1, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Pokémon Home, Super Mega Baseball 4, Overwatch 2, and plenty more!
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Marcus on Twitter: @MarcusStewart7.
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
00:01:49 – Marcus' Tears of the Kingdom Impressions
00:07:18 – Tears of the Kingdom Ultrahand Experiments
00:13:01 – Tears of the Kingdom First-Weekend Sales
00:21:13 – Does Miyamoto Deserve to be on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
00:24:47 – Pokémon Home Adds Scarlet & Violet
00:27:44 – Super Mega Baseball 4 New Features
00:35:57 – European Union Approves Activision Blizzard Acquisition
00:43:42 – Mortal Kombat 1 Announced
00:59:25 – Sega Considering $70 Games
01:03:45 – Sonic Prime Returns In July
01:08:48 – Powerwash Simulator Adding SpongeBob DLC
01:14:26 – Overwatch 2 2023 Roadmap/PvE Cancellation
01:24:47 – Hogwarts Legacy Switch Version Delayed
01:25:53 – Hollow Knight Silksong Delayed
01:27:11 – Atari Announces Mr. Run and Jump
01:29:33 – Maquette Coming to Switch
01:31:38 – The Case of the Golden Idol Coming to Switch
01:36:30 – Where is Little Devil Inside?
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 Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Spoiler-Free Review | All Things Nintendo

This week, we spend the entire episode reviewing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Both Brian and Kyle have played the game to completion and are here to chop it up with their impressions.
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
00:01:58 – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review
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!