Welcome to the very first episode of the All Things Nintendo podcast! Join host Brian Shea as he welcomes fellow Game Informer editors Alex Stadnik and Ben Reeves to talk about all the latest in the world of Nintendo. The crew kicks off the episode talking about the games that made them a Nintendo fan in the first place before talking about their favorite Nintendo games of all time. From there, they launch into a discussion of the biggest news that came out of the recent Nintendo Direct, plus discussions about Sora from Kingdom Hearts coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Metroid Dread, and the new Nintendo Switch OLED model.
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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 going on 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!
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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:02:10 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game
00:19:51 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land
00:26:00 – Splatoon 3
00:32:52 – Bayonetta 3
00:36:07 – N64 & Genesis Games on Switch
00:41:49 – Sora in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
00:51:27 – Switch OLED
01:02:00 – Metroid Dread
01:13:00 – eShop Gem of the Week: Cruis’n Blast
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