Nintendo Power Podcast

In this special episode, Chris is joined by Camille and Jayson – two Pokémon™ superfans from Nintendo of America – to discuss 25 years of Pokémon. From their first Pokémon adventures to their favorite games and preferred partner Pokémon, the group shares their personal Pokémon memories and looks ahead to the series’ next wave of experiences coming to the Nintendo Switch™ system. The panel also shares the results of Pokémon fan polls, takes a Pokémon themed Warp Zone quiz and picks their most anticipated upcoming Nintendo Switch games!

00:47 – Pokémon 25th Anniversary

37:04 – Player’s Pulse

40:44 – Warp Zone Quiz

44:34 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from the Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version games.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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This episode, Chris gets his paws on a purr-fect pair of platformers with the Super Mario™ 3D World + Bowser’s Fury game! Together with Owen from Nintendo Treehouse and Camille from the Strategic Communications team at Nintendo of America, Chris covers all the cool new additions to Super Mario 3D World and examines the brand-new Bowser’s Fury mode. The panel also pounces on the recent retro-inspired ninja-platformer Cyber Shadow in Nintendo Power Game Club, takes the Warp Zone Quiz, reveals the results of Mario fan polls, picks their most anticipated upcoming Nintendo Switch™ games and more!

00:52 – Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury

28:33 – Player’s Pulse

33:29 – Nintendo Power Game Club: Cyber Shadow

43:45 – Warp Zone Quiz

48:07 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Street Fighter. Mega Man. Resident Evil. For decades, Capcom has developed iconic series and classic games, and in this episode, Chris covers some of his favorites with Capcom’s own Mike and Yuri. Stephanie from Nintendo of America joins too, and the group starts by sharing stories of their recent hunt together in the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise game for the Nintendo Switch™ system. They also reveal the results of Capcom fan polls, take an all-Capcom Warp Zone Quiz, revisit the Capcom NES™ and Super NES™ classics Ghosts ’n Goblins and Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts, and pick their most anticipated upcoming Nintendo Switch games (including a couple Capcom contenders)! So, power up your Mega Buster, charge up your Flash Kick, buff up with your Hunting Horn and join in!

00:30 – Monster Hunter Rise

25:18 – Player’s Pulse

29:57 – Nintendo Power Game Club: Ghosts ’n Goblins + Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts

41:53 – Warp Zone Quiz

47:41 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Monster Hunter Rise.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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The holiday season is full of fun, time-honored traditions…like discussing the year’s most magnificent Nintendo Switch™ games! From Animal Crossing™: New Horizons and Super Mario 3D All-Stars™ to Hades, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and many more, fans chose from a long list of nominees to vote for their favorites. Now, it’s time for Chris and Nintendo Minute’s Kit and Krysta to reveal the winners in this special year-end episode.

01:37 – Merry Multiplayer

04:27 – Fresh Ideas

06:35 – Intense Action

10:31 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons Activity

13:48 – Spiffy Indie

19:45 – Great Graphics

22:53 – Super Soundtrack

27:36 – Sooo Relaxing

31:15 – What a Story!

36:25 – Cool Character

40:21 – Tough Challenge

45:14 – 35 Years of Super Mario!

48:38 – Players’ Game of the Year

Ending music is from Super Mario 3D World.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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It’s a special episode for fans of the Legend of Zelda™ series! Starting today, fans of the Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild game can go back 100 years to experience the events of the new Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity game! To help Chris geek out over the prequel’s many guest appearances and other cool connections, he’s joined by Chiko from Nintendo Treehouse and Joe from the Nintendo of America social team. Both share their impressions of the game after beating it, without revealing any big spoilers. The group also revisits The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in the Nintendo Power Game Club segment and shares the results of Legend of Zelda series fan polls. Plus, they take part in the Warp Zone game quiz and pick their most anticipated upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch™ system.

Never played a Hyrule Warriors game before? Download the free Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity demo from Nintendo eShop!

00:43 – Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

23:28 – Player’s Pulse

29:19 – Nintendo Power Game Club: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

43:46 – Warp Zone Quiz

48:03 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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With only a week to go before the Pikmin™ 3 Deluxe game sprouts up on store shelves and takes root in Nintendo eShop, Chris digs into the game with series superfan Corey from Nintendo Treehouse and series newbie Yafine. They cover the top five things players should know, including hands-on impressions of the new side-story missions and other additions, gameplay tips and more! The group also gets into the Halloween spirit with the Luigi’s Mansion™ 3 game on its one-year anniversary, debates the creepiest enemies in the Legend of Zelda™ series, challenges the Warp Zone quiz and picks their most anticipated upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch™ system.

Never played a Pikmin game before? Download the free Pikmin 3 Deluxe demo from Nintendo eShop!

00:42 – Pikmin 3 Deluxe

30:27 – Player’s Pulse

34:34 – Nintendo Power Game Club: Luigi’s Mansion 3

46:29 – Warp Zone Quiz

49:55 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Luigi’s Mansion 3.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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This month marks 35 years of Super Mario™ games, so to babble about his favorite bros., host Chris Slate called up three Mario maniacs from Nintendo Treehouse: Nate Bihldorff, Reiko Ninomiya and Tim O’Leary! The group talks about the new Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection, their first experiences with the original Super Mario Bros.™ game and many Mario milestones in between! The guests also challenge a special Super Mario quiz, reveal the winning responses in a series of Super Mario fan polls and pick their most anticipated upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch™ system.

00:44 – Super Mario 3D All-Stars

19:16 – Super Mario Mania

28:17 – Player’s Pulse

31:48 – Nintendo Power Game Club: Super Mario Bros.

40:27 – Warp Zone Quiz

44:20 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Super Mario 64.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to TEEN by the ESRB.

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The August Indie World Showcase just revealed some of the coolest games coming to the Nintendo Switch™ system, like Hades, the next epic action title from fan-favorite developer Supergiant Games! Host Chris Slate sits down with Supergiant’s Creative Director Greg Kasavin to get all the juicy details. Chris is also joined by Nintendo of America’s Kristen Lynch from the Publisher & Developer Relations team and Michael Grimm from the social media team to dig into all the other new indie games and pick their favorites. The group also discusses Supergiant’s Transistor in Nintendo Power Game Club, takes the Warp Zone Quiz, names their top upcoming titles for Nintendo Switch and decides whether Pikachu or Yoshi would make the best pet!

00:30 – Hades developer discussion

31:22 – Indie World Showcase

39:23 – Player’s Pulse

44:01 – Nintendo Power Game Club: Transistor

1:00:25 – Warp Zone Quiz

01:05:06 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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A grand Paper Mario™ adventure is about to unfold on the Nintendo Switch™ system, and in this episode, we talk about every new crease! Host Chris Slate is joined by Ethan Stockton from Nintendo Treehouse and Camille Van Duyn from the Strategic Communications team at Nintendo of America to share their detailed thoughts about the Paper Mario: The Origami King game after many hours of play. The group also discusses a unique and touching summer trip in Wide Ocean Big Jacket (this episode’s featured Nintendo Power Game Club game), takes the Warp Zone Quiz, picks their top new titles for Nintendo Switch and more!

00:36 – Paper Mario: The Origami King

35:01 - Player’s Pulse

41:12 - Nintendo Power Game Club: Wide Ocean Big Jacket

55:15 - Warp Zone Quiz

1:01:11 - Game Forecast

Ending music is from Paper Mario: The Origami King.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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One of our favorite RPGs just made the jump to the Nintendo Switch™ system with epic upgrades, and we’re really feeling it! Host Chris Slate is joined by Rob Watters from Nintendo Treehouse and Joe Bustos from the social media team at Nintendo of America to share their experiences with the Xenoblade Chronicles™: Definitive Edition game, plus their favorite new features and gameplay tips. The group also holds the first-ever installment of Nintendo Power Game Club, featuring the classic NES™ StarTropics™ game, takes the Warp Zone Quiz, picks their top new titles for Nintendo Switch and more!

00:44 - Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

30:45 - Player’s Pulse

34:41 - Nintendo Power Game Club: StarTropics

50:35 - Warp Zone Quiz

53:55 - Game Forecast

Ending music: “Bionis’ Shoulder” from Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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If you ask us, you can never have too much of a good thing. That goes double for the Super Mario Maker™ 2 and Animal Crossing™: New Horizons games, which both just received big updates! Host Chris Slate is joined by Super Mario Maker 2 veteran Morgan Ritchie from Nintendo Treehouse and Animal Crossing: New Horizons superfan Yafine Lee from the Strategic Communications team at Nintendo of America to talk about the new features and trade tips on how to make the most of them. The group also recommends their favorite action-exploration games for Metroid™ fans, takes the Warp Zone Quiz and picks their top upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch™ system.

00:43 – Super Mario Maker 2 & Animal Crossing: New Horizons Updates

34:28 – Player’s Pulse

38:28 – Pro’s Picks: Action-Exploration Games

51:12 – Warp Zone Quiz

56:05 – Game Forecast

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Like anyone coming back from a trip to an island paradise, this episode’s guests can’t wait to talk about it. After sharing their vacation plans last episode, host Chris Slate is joined once again by Bill Hutchens and Kristen Copeland from Nintendo Treehouse, and Anthony Foster from the social media team at Nintendo of America to trade tales and tips from their first two weeks with the Animal Crossing™: New Horizons game. The group also recommends their favorite recent games, takes the Warp Zone Quiz and picks their top upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch™ system.

00:30 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons

28:48 – Player’s Pulse

31:00 – Pro’s Picks

41:22 – Warp Zone Quiz

45:24 – Game Forecast

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Whoa, there – what’s the rush? The Animal Crossing™: New Horizons game launches in less than a month, so it’s time to slow down and slip into an island state of mind. This episode, host Chris Slate talks with Bill Hutchens and Kristen Copeland from Nintendo Treehouse, and Anthony Foster from the social media team at Nintendo of America, about all the things they look forward to doing on their deserted island getaway. If that doesn’t put you in vacation mode, try listening to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons music track included at the end of the episode. The group also recommends their favorite recent games, takes the Warp Zone Quiz and picks their top upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch™ system.

00:49 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons

18:40 – Player’s Pulse

22:40 – Pro’s Picks

28:56 – Warp Zone Quiz

31:55 – Game Forecast

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Masterclass gameplay, pixel-perfect nostalgia and laugh-out-loud storytelling have taken Shovel Knight from indie darling to blockbuster franchise. In celebration of the game’s final new campaign after seven years of ongoing development, host Chris Slate talks to Sean Velasco and Sandy Gordon from Yacht Club Games about the game’s creation and evolution, and what comes next. The group also recommends games they’ve been enjoying, takes the Warp Zone Quiz and picks their top upcoming titles for Nintendo Switch!

00:30 – Shovel Knight Unearthed with Yacht Club Games

39:41 – Pro’s Picks

45:57 – Warp Zone Quiz

49:43 – Game Forecast

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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The poll has closed, and the votes have been counted – all that’s left to do is announce YOUR fan-favorite games of 2019! From franchise favorites like the Luigi’s Mansion™ 3 and Fire Emblem™: Three Houses games to indie sensations like Cuphead and Untitled Goose Game, many of the year’s most memorable games are among the nominees. Join host Chris Slate and guests Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang from Nintendo Minute as they announce the winners and share their own picks in this special year-end episode.

01:46 – Coolest Co-op

06:22 – Most Vicious Versus

10:55 – Brightest Bright Idea

13:55 – Most Unexpected

18:02 – Favorite Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Character

20:57 – Toughest Challenge

23:55 – Most Glorious Graphics

26:35 – Sweetest Soundtrack

29:07 – Most Sensational Story

32:39 – Indie Excellence

35:04 – Biggest Brain-Bender

40:01 – Platforming Perfection

42:51 – Most Epic RPG

45:56 – Players’ Game of the Year

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Terry is not only the newest fighter to join the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass*, but in some ways, he’s one of the most unique. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate insider Demetrius Boggs from Nintendo Treehouse joins host Chris Slate and Anthony Foster from Nintendo of America to talk all things Terry, trade beginner tips, and even dive into the character’s possible tournament potential. The panel also gives their final post-playthrough impressions of the Luigi’s Mansion™ 3 game, recommends games they’ve been enjoying, takes the Warp Zone Quiz and more!

00:46 – Terry Talk

17:28 – Pro’s Picks

28:36 – Player’s Pulse

36:25 – Warp Zone Quiz

38:49 – Game Forecast

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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*Full version of game required to use DLC. Sold separately.

Fall is filled with exciting new games for Nintendo Switch™ fans, and on the latest episode of Nintendo Power Podcast, host Chris Slate and Katie Casper from Nintendo of America dig into some of the biggest ones. From Luigi’s Mansion™ 3 to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition and more, there’s something here for every kind of player. The panel also recommends games they’ve been enjoying, takes the Warp Zone Quiz and more!

01:05 – Pro’s Picks

12:35 – Player’s Pulse

22:25 – Warp Zone Quiz

25:16 – Game Forecast

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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If you’re like us, you never get tired of talking about Fire Emblem™: Three Houses. The game has so much to do and discover! Host Chris Slate is just starting his adventure, but superfans Krysta Yang from Nintendo Minute and Joe Bustos from the Nintendo social team are here to put him on the right path. The team trades tips and talks about their favorite characters and storylines, all without dropping any major spoilers. The group also shares game recommendations, talks about upcoming new titles, takes the Warp Zone Quiz and more!

00:51 – Fire Emblem: Three Houses

34:54 – Player’s Pulse

38:57 – Pro’s Picks

47:55 – Warp Zone Quiz

50:36 – Game Forecast

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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30 years ago, Game Boy launched in North America and ushered in a bold new world of gaming on the go. To celebrate the big anniversary, host Chris Slate is joined by Dan Owsen from Nintendo Treehouse and Jeremy Parish, Senior Creative Director at Greenlit Content, to pick their all-time favorite Game Boy games. Enjoy a nostalgia-fueled trip back in time as the panel remembers the hits and hidden gems that changed gaming forever. The group also shares game recommendations, talks about upcoming new games, takes the Warp Zone Quiz and more!

00:44 – Our Favorite Game Boy Games

37:10 – Player’s Pulse

43:30 – Pro’s Picks

48:43 – Warp Zone Quiz

52:41 – Game Forecast

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Meowsers and decorate death traps with Semisolid Platforms. Oh, and to make podcasts, especially when the guests are Eric Smith and Morgan Ritchie from Nintendo Treehouse, who created courses for the Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019! The trio trade tips and leave audio evidence that, for nearly an hour at least, they took a break from building. They also share game recommendations, talk about titles hitting in July, take the Warp Zone Quiz and more!

00:29 – Super Mario Maker 2 Tips

33:53 – Player’s Pulse

36:29 – Pro’s Picks

41:52 – Warp Zone Quiz

45:09 – Game Forecast

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

Use these Course IDs to challenge the Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019 courses discussed in this episode:

Round I: Invitational 2019 - 641-9CJ-J9G

Round II: Invitational 2019 - 8CJ-376-MXF

Finals I: Invitational 2019 - 22R-N5T-YCG

Finals II: Invitational 2019 - 2GW-H75-44G

Finals III: Invitational 2019 - N1J-HKT-DLF

Finals IV: Invitational 2019 - DM7-K5X-1MG

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E3 2019 is over, but excitement for the next wave of Nintendo Switch games is just getting started! Kit Ellis from Nintendo Minute joins host Chris Slate to share their thoughts on the show's biggest games and announcements, with special guests Pete Hines from Bethesda Softworks and the president of Nintendo of America, Doug Bowser!

00:53 – Top E3 News with Doug Bowser

23:24 – Bethesda's Big Lineup with Pete Hines

41:07 – Final thoughts on E3 2019

Games discussed have been rated RATING PENDING to MATURE by the ESRB.

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The recent Nintendo Direct blew the lid off Super Mario Maker 2 and caused host Chris Slate to flip his lid! Chris is joined by Nintendo of America's Stephanie Palermo to discuss the game's newly revealed features and what they mean for aspiring makers. Then, Capcom's Mike Lunn invites the duo to Capcom HQ in San Francisco to talk about the trio of Resident Evil remakes hitting Nintendo Switch on May 21. The group also recommends games they've been playing, reads fans' comments about their favorite Capcom classics, takes the Warp Zone quiz and discusses cool upcoming games!

00:53 - Super Mario Maker 2

37:50 - Pro’s Picks

45:01 - Player’s Pulse

58:42 - Warp Zone Quiz

1:03:52 - Game Forecast

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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At long last, the Joker paid DLC and free 3.0 update are arriving for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Join host Chris Slate and guests JC Rodrigo from Nintendo Treehouse and Joe Bustos from the Nintendo of America social team as they discuss what makes Joker such a popular character with fans, and detail moves and strategies players can use to get started with the character in the Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate game. The group also covers the new 3.0 features, shares game recommendations and takes the Warp Zone quiz!

01:00 - Joker Joins the Battle

24:48 - Pro’s Picks

38:55 - Warp Zone Quiz

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to EVERYONE 10+ by the ESRB.

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If you're like Nintendo Power host Chris Slate, warm springtime weather makes you excited to...play video games! (Then again, everything makes him excited to play video games.) This episode, Chris is joined by Katie Casper and Stephanie Palermo from Nintendo of America to talk about some of the coolest new titles coming this season, including Yoshi's Crafted World™, Nintendo Labo™: VR Kit, Cuphead, Mortal Kombat 11, a crazy number of Final Fantasy and Resident Evil classics, and many more!

01:13 – Spring Game Guide 2019

39:30 – Player's Pulse

44:37 – Pro's Picks

49:39 – Warp Zone Quiz

Games discussed have been rated RATING PENDING to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Super Mario Maker 2! The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening! Astral Chain! The recent Nintendo Direct added several big Nintendo Switch games to the year's growing lineup. Host Chris Slate wouldn't stop gushing about the news to everyone within earshot, so to get some work done, his coworkers locked him in a room with Bill Trinen from Nintendo Treehouse and Anthony Foster from the social media team at Nintendo of America. It turned out they couldn't wait to talk about the games, too!

00:42 – Big Games for 2019

26:32 – Player’s Pulse

32:10 – Pro’s Picks

37:53 – Warp Zone Quiz

42:05 – Game Forecast

Games discussed have been rated RATING PENDING to MATURE by the ESRB.

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What was the year's most fun multiplayer game that secretly ruins friendships? What was the best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate moment? What was the best game of 2018? These questions keep our panel up at night. Host Chris Slate and guests Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang from Nintendo Minute need their rest, so we asked our trustworthy listeners to vote on the answers in this special year-end episode.

01:40 - Most Fun Multiplayer Game That Secretly Ruins Friendships

04:31 - Best Retro Redux (New games in a retro style)

08:15 - The "Welcome Back" Category (Remastered/enhanced games)

12:27 - The "Whoa, Neat!" Category (Cool/creative new products)

15:44 - Best Ballgame

17:37 - Most Hype Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Moment

22:28 - Most Challenging Game

27:00 - Most Relaxing Game

29:30 - Best-Looking Game

31:49 - Best Soundtrack

34:08 - Best Narrative

37:45 - Character of the Year

55:21 - Players' Game of the Year

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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'Tis the season for gaming gifts, family co-op and pine-scented Nintendo nostalgia. Bill Trinen from Nintendo Treehouse and Peer Schneider from IGN join host Chris Slate to share their happiest Nintendo holiday memories, plus plenty of heart-warming holiday stories submitted by our listeners. And, of course they take the Warp Zone quiz, discuss their current gaming obsessions and look ahead to big titles coming in December and January. Get cozy by the fire, hit play and enjoy a heaping helping of holiday spirit.

0:00:41 - Nintendo Holiday Memories

0:32:07 – Pros' Picks

0:41:30 - Warp Zone Quiz

0:47:24 - Game Forecast

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Host Chris Slate is joined by Theresa Apolinario from Nintendo Treehouse and Zach Drapala from SwitchForce and GhostRobo on YouTube to discuss five features for longtime Pokémon fans in the Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! games. The group also talks about other recent and upcoming Nintendo Switch games, answers listener questions, takes the Warp Zone quiz and more.

00:58 – Pokémon: Let’s Go - 5 Features for Longtime Fans

0:27:59 – Pros' Picks

0:36:54 – Warp Zone Quiz

0:39:37 – Player's Pulse

0:58:45 – Game Forecast

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Host Chris Slate is joined by Nintendo of America's Kirk Scott and Vince Chon from the Publisher and Developer Relations team, plus Camille Van Duyn from Strategic Communications to discuss recent game announcements and some of the biggest titles coming this fall to the Nintendo Switch system. The group also responds to listener comments about the Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online lineup, takes the Warp Zone quiz and more.

01:08 – Recent Game Announcements

24:15 – Pros' Picks

31:36 – Warp Zone Quiz

35:31 – Player's Pulse

45:01 – Fall Game Guide

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Host Chris Slate is joined by Toph, a competitive Super Smash Bros.™ player and commentator, and JC Rodrigo from Nintendo Treehouse to discuss recent Super Smash Bros. Ultimate announcements, the competitive scene and their favorite fighting games. The guests also answer listener questions, take the Warp Zone quiz and more.

01:06 – Pros’ Picks

07:51 – Warp Zone Quiz

11:41 – Player’s Pulse

42:29 – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Discussion

56:23 – Game Forecast

Games discussed have been rated Everyone to Teen by the ESRB.

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Host Chris Slate is joined by two guests from Nintendo Of America – Doug Bowser, head of Sales & Marketing, and Katie Casper from the Publisher and Developer Relations group – to discuss recent and upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch™ system, plus the debut of Nintendo Power™ magazine 30 years ago. Chris also chats with Phil Duncan and Olie De-Vine from Ghost Town Games about the creation of the Overcooked! Special Edition game and its upcoming sequel, Overcooked! 2.

00:28 – Introduction

00:40 – Pros’ Picks

10:04 – Warp Zone Quiz

15:13 – Player’s Pulse

24:43 – Game Forecast

27:15 – Interview with the developers of Overcooked! Special Edition and Overcooked! 2

47:23 – How to contact us

Games discussed have been rated Everyone to Teen by the ESRB.

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Host Chris Slate is joined by Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang from Nintendo Minute to discuss all things Nintendo from E3 2018, from big announcements to tournaments to the amazing new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate(TM) game for the Nintendo Switch(TM) system. The team also welcomes two special guests to the show: the winner of the Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018, ZeRo, and the President and COO of Nintendo of America himself, Reggie Fils-Aimé!

00:00 – Introduction

00:32 – Reggie Fils-Aimé

22:58 – Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018 Winner

47:54 – Our Favorite Moments from E3 2018

58:32 – Signoff

Games discussed have been rated Rating Pending to Mature by the ESRB.

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Host Chris Slate is joined by Samantha Robertson and Todd Buechele from Nintendo Treehouse to discuss all the big and little enhancements made to the Donkey Kong Country(TM): Tropical Freeze game for the Nintendo SwitchTM system. And to celebrate Donkey Kong’s debut on Nintendo Switch, all the usual episode segments – Pro’s Picks, the Warp Zone game quiz and Player’s Pulse listener questions – are devoted to Nintendo’s number-one ape.

00:00 – Introduction

01:05 – Pro’s Picks

06:17 – Warp Zone

09:49 – Player’s Pulse

22:35 – Game Forecast

24:21 – Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Discussion

38:00 – Signoff

Games discussed have been rated Everyone to Teen by the ESRB.

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This special all-interviews episode digs deep into two killer games coming to the Nintendo Switch system. First, host Chris Slate talks to Suda51 from Grasshopper Manufacture about Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes, then Chris is joined by Corey Rollins from Klei Entertainment to discuss Mark of the Ninja Remastered. Plus, Bill Trinen from Nintendo Treehouse stops by to chat about two tournaments happening during the same time as E3 2018: Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018 and Splatoon 2 World Championships.

00:00 - Introduction

01:04 - Nintendo tournaments with Bill Trinen

04:30 - Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes with Suda51

21:50 - Mark of the Ninja Remastered with Corey Rollins

47:13 - Signoff

Games discussed have been rated Rating Pending to Mature by the ESRB.

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US and CA residents only; 13+; access to Nintendo Switch system, Splatoon 2, and high-speed internet required. To participate, register by 4/21/18 at 9:00AM PT; visit https://battlefy.com/splatoon2, provide requested information and agree to Official Rules. Team captain must also register team. Qualifiers (single elimination, Turf War) will be held on 4/21/18 at 11 a.m. PT; top 8 teams (verified by Nintendo) will be eligible to advance to finals (double elimination, Ranked Battle) on 4/28/18 at 8:00AM PT. Each member of the first, second and third place teams will receive a prize. 1st Place Prize (to receive prize, at least 4 team members must agree to participate in Splatoon 2 World Championship 2018): Trip to participate in Splatoon 2 World Championship 2018 and attend E3, plus one (1) download code for Splatoon 2 DLC Octo Expansion (full game required to use DLC; sold separately) and (1) Pearl & Marina amiibo 2-pack (ARV $2,069). 2nd Place Prize: one (1) download code for Splatoon 2 DLC Octo Expansion (full game required to use DLC; sold separately) and Pearl & Marina amiibo 2-pack (ARV $45); 3rd Place Prize: one (1) Pearl & Marina amiibo 2-pack (ARV $25). Skill of participating players determines the winner(s). Details and restrictions apply; visit https://e3.nintendo.com/splatoon-2-inkling-open/rules for full rules. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc.

Host Chris Slate discusses the hit new Nintendo Switch platforming game Celeste with its creators, Matt Thorson and Noel Berry.

Also, Chris talks with Reiko Ninomiya and Tim O’Leary from the Nintendo Treehouse about the games that defined the first year of the Nintendo Switch system. The group also answers listener questions, takes the Warp Zone game quiz, and more.

00:00 - Introduction

01:15 - Pros' Picks (game recommendations)

09:09 - Warp Zone (quiz)

12:43 - Player's Pulse (listener questions)

28:51 - Game Forecast

32:26 - Celeste Developer Interview

53:11 - Signoff

Games discussed have been rated Everyone to Mature by the ESRB.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Full game required to use DLC (sold separately).

Kirby Star Allies: Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.

Detective Pikachu: Game in 2D.

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Following the announcement of Nintendo Labo, host Chris Slate discusses what it's like to build Toy-Con with guests Krysta Yang, co-host of Nintendo Minute, and Nate Bihldorff, Senior Director of Localization at Nintendo of America.

The group also recommends games they've been enjoying, answers listener questions, and takes this month's Warp Zone game quiz.

00:00 - Introduction

01:12 - Pros' Picks (game recommendations)

17:41 - Warp Zone (quiz)

20:15 - Player's Pulse (listener questions)

46:32 - Nintendo Labo discussion

55:49 - Signoff

Games discussed have been rated Everyone to Mature by the ESRB.

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In this debut episode of Nintendo Power Podcast, host Chris Slate looks back at the Nintendo Switch system in 2017 with Kit Ellis, co-host of Nintendo Minute, and Damon Baker from Publisher and Developer Relations at Nintendo of America.

Chris then discusses the development of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with the game’s producer, Mr. Eiji Aonuma, and director, Mr. Hidemaro Fujibayashi.

00:00 – Introduction

02:52 – Nintendo Switch in 2017: E3

08:55 – Nintendo Switch in 2017: Third-party and indie games

16:46 – Nintendo Switch in 2017: Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

24:05 – Warp Zone quiz

26:30 – Developer interview: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

01:07:58 – Signoff

Games discussed have been rated Everyone to Mature by the ESRB.

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