Welcome to Nintendo Tonight! Made by Switch Stop creators Thomas, PJ & Mac; we discuss all things Nintendo. News, speculation, hot takes, and more.
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What is Dbrand thinking? What does this mean for the future of Nintendo? Thank you All for a great year! Can't wait for 2025!
Tis' the season of snow, and were ranking some of our favorite snow maps! We are also discussing the new Switch 2 leaks and talking about the new Animal Crossing Complete game!
Its almost time for the Game of the Year Awards! Join us we cast our votes for and give you our personal games of the year!
Did you know, Zelda stories don't matter? Apparently it doesn't. Big news about more games coming the Switch, and tune in to hear about Thomas's 1 month Alarmo recap.
A special guest appears!! We have another HUGE lawsuit and some huge news about Nintendo's next system!
An alarm clocks, now a MUSIC APP? What is Nintendo up to? Is Mario and Luigi Brothership DOOMED? There are even more hot takes to come!
Animal Crossing takes another big step with Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Complete. How does this impact games like Mario Kart Tour? Prepare for MASSIVE amounts of cope surrounding the Switch 2.
Sakurai left us with a MASSIVE cliff hanger. Join us this week as we speculate what he might be working on AND hear our takes on Mario Party Jamboree and much more.
A MASSIVE Pokemon Leak? A Nintendo Clock? Join us this week to hear our hot takes and thoughts on these big revelations.
Nintendo locks down on modded hardware and one man stands against the giant and Masahiro Sakurai leaves his fans wondering whats next.
Legendary Nintendo icon Shigeru Miyamoto doesn't often do interviews but recently he's been talking about the future of Nintendo. The Super Mario Bros Movie 2? Nintendo Switch 2? New Nintendo Theme Parks? And so much more!
The Switch 2 is REAL! Today we discuss the most recent Switch 2 leaks, and what that could mean for the new system and the future of Nintendo.
Nintendo Tonight is BACK discussing the new Switch 2 leaks, Super Mario Party Jamboree, what AI thinks Nintendo should make, and so so so much more! All that and more in the 61st episode of the Nintendo Tonight podcast!
The Nintendo Switch appears to be coming to the end of it's life cycle based on the release slate of games we currently know for 2024. In this episode, we rank every year of the Nintendo Switch's existence in a tier list format! Christendo also joins us to talk about a 'fake' Nintendo Switch Attach leak that's blown up online. All of that and more in the sixtieth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Pokémon Presents just dropped some CRAZY news, announcing a brand new Legends game set in Kalos called Pokémon Legends Z-A! In this episode, we break down the announcement and speculate, talk when we could see the Black & White remakes announced, briefly touch on the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, and answer a few fan questions! All of that and more in the fifty-ninth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Metroid Prime 4 was announced back in 2017... but we've still heard next to NOTHING about it releasing anytime soon. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Metroid Prime series, could Prime 4 be a Switch 2 launch title? When can we expect the Switch 2 to be announced, and so much more! (we also yap about the Xbox Podcast) All of that and more in the fifty-eighth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Nintendo Direct Rumors are SWIRLING, Xbox might go multiplatform, and Mac made a Nintendo Switch 2 choose your own adventure game? Today's episode of Nintendo Tonight is crazy! Additionally, PJ is gone! Will he ever come back? Stay tuned to find out!
PJ hosts a Nintendo Switch trivia where Thomas and Mac faceoff in the HARDEST trivia yet! And with it coming down to the last question.. you won't want to miss it! In this episode, we talk about trademarks that Nintendo recently filed for the GameCube controller, leading us to speculate if GameCube games will come to Nintendo Switch Online, as well as discussing what new Joy-Cons could look like for the Nintendo Switch 2! All of that and more in the fifty-sixth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
The Nintendo Switch 2 is being heavily rumored across the Nintendo community, with sources citing we'll see it's announcement and release sometime this year. With games such as Super Mario Odyssey 2, Mario Kart 9, Metroid Prime 4 that are expected to be released on the console, we get into any and everything concerning the Switch 2! All of that and more in the fifty-fifth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Wave 5 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass is out now, and there's a ton to talk about! Brand new courses like Squeaky Clean Sprint, and Athens Dash, while some old fan favorites like Daisy Cruiser! In this episode, we rank ALL of the courses released with Wave 5 in a tier list and discuss if we'll ever see a second Booster Course Pass. All of that and more in the fifty-fourth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Super Mario Wonder has a massive roster of playable characters, and with a 2D Mario staple being different characters having different attributes, today we break down every character on the roster, possible DLC characters such as Pauline and Rosalina, and even the newcomer - Daisy! We also answer your fan questions from the last episode talking about Super Mario Odyssey 2, the future of the Nintendo Switch, including the possibilities of what a new gimmick could be for it's successor. All of that and more in the fifty-third episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Super Mario Bros Wonder looks incredible, and we can't stop talking about it!! In this episode, we talk about 6 ideas that we would LOVE to see in Super Mario Bros Wonder, as well as touch on the Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon remaster, and what games we'd like to see remade on the Nintendo Switch! All of that and more in the fifty-second episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Nintendo just dropped a brand new Direct and wow... it was amazing! New 2D Mario, an unknown Peach game, new wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC shown off, Super Mario RPG remade, and Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon ported as well? Tonight, we talk all things Nintendo Direct and give our thoughts on EVERYTHING Mario! All of that and more in the fifty-first episode of Nintendo Tonight!
We've FINALLY hit Episode 50! In this episode, PJ hosts a Nintendo Jeopardy and Thomas & Mac face off to see who takes it all! From Mario, to Pokemon and more, it comes down to the wire! All of that and more in the fiftieth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Despite our favorite plumber's massive success at the box office, we haven't seen a lot of pure Mario video games lately... so in this episode, we decided to give our opinion on the state of EVERY Mario franchise! From Mario Kart to 3D Mario games like Odyssey, 2D Mario, spinoffs like Luigi's Mansion, and more - we cover it all. All of that and more in the forty-ninth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has not only been the most successful game in the Mario Kart franchise - but the best selling Switch game! With questions up in the air about the future of the mainline games post Booster Course Pass, we break down what characters, courses, new modes, and even games we could see somewhere down the line! All of that and more in the forty-eighth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
A special episode of Nintendo Tonight, as Thomas surprises PJ and Mac with a surprise segment of Higher and Lower, where the goal is to find which game sold MORE over the other. Franchises, consoles, games and more, this one is of our favorites. All of that and more in the forty-seventh episode of Nintendo Tonight!
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom just got a new gameplay trailer and it once again took our excitement level WAY higher than we thought. In this episode, we dedicate an entire segment to your fan questions, talk about ToTK and THAT amazing trailer, and discuss when Nintendo's next console could be announced. All of that and more in the forty-sixth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
The Mario Movie has been a massive global success, blowing everyone's expectations out of the water. And with what were once considered weird castings for the characters of the Mushroom Kingdom, we thought it would be no better time than now than to discuss what actors/actresses we would love to see play iconic characters of the series like Rosalina, Daisy, etc. All of that and more in the forty-fifth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
The Mario Movie was released and wow... it blew any expectations we had completely out of the water! In this episode, we give a spoiler-free review of The Mario Movie, a SPOILER discussion & Easter eggs, as well as creating a tier list about what Nintendo franchises should come next to the big screen! All of that and more in the forty-forth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
We're back from PAX East 2023! In this episode, we draft 5 Nintendo Switch games to a roster and see who has the best collection of games! Also, we take a look at the new Tears of the Kingdom gameplay trailer & discuss everything we're excited for in this long awaited sequel. All of that and more in the forty-third episode of Nintendo Tonight!
The boys are back from ANOTHER hiatus and we're in person at PAX East 2023! In this episode, we discuss our first day experience at PAX including Nintendo's booth, indie games we enjoyed, and PJ's awful purchase. All of that and more in the forty-second episode of Nintendo Tonight!
The trivia segments return! In this episode, Mac hosts a Smash Bros. trivia with Thomas & PJ facing off. The stakes of the trivia are that the loser must post a selfie on a subreddit called /r/AmIUgly.. and it may not end how you expect it. We also briefly discuss if we could ever see Smash Bros getting a new entry into the series post Ultimate. All of that and more in the forty-second episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Years later, we take a trip down memory lane and give our verdict on a scale from 1-10 on Mario's 35th anniversary celebration back in 2020. In this episode, we look back at Super Mario 3D All-Stars & Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury - how GREAT were they? We give our thoughts about the massive missed opportunity of Super Mario 35, and answer a fan question from the last episode. All of that and more in the fortieth episode of Nintendo Tonight! 00:00 Intro 03:03 Looking Back At Mario 3D All-Stars 21:13 3D World + Bowser's Fury's Greatness 34:37 Our Take on Mario Kart Live Home Circuit 41:30 Super Mario 35: A Missed Opportunity 47:09 How GOOD Was Mario's 35th Anniversary? 50:00 What other Nintendo franchises deserve an anniversary? 54:25 Fan Questions 01:00:31 How Switch Stop Was Created 01:25:24 Outro
Nintendo fans on Twitter are back at it again, this time with some substance to believe Odyssey 2 could be announced this year! In tonight's episode, we break down when and if Super Mario Odyssey 2 could be announced this year, talk about 6 huge disappointments on the Switch, and answer the question of what 3 characters would we like to hypothetically see in Smash Ultimate! All of that and more in the thirty-ninth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Happy New Year & we return! (new year, same us) In tonight's episode, we discuss 10 things we want to see from Nintendo in 2023. Including Super Mario Odyssey 2, and a brand new Switch! All of that and more in the thirty-eighth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
We just got some massive trailer reveals that are shaking up the Nintendo community! Tonight, we react to the Super Mario Bros. movie trailer (still can't believe this is real...) and react to the 14-minute long gameplay trailer dropped on the SAME day for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. All of that and more in the thirty-seventh episode of Nintendo Tonight!
In the Splatoon 3 focused Nintendo Treehouse Live, Nintendo teased a "large-scale paid DLC" for the game. So tonight, we predict what that DLC could be, talk about multiple Indie-Nintendo crossovers we'd like to see, answer your fan questions, and much more! All of that and more in the thirty-sixth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Nintendo has a ton of big games coming out to close off the year - including Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Splatoon 3 and much more! Tonight, we talk about Nintendo's schedule and give our thoughts on the state of the company! All that and more in the thirty-fifth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Tonight, we discussed our experience at Pax East and shared some interesting and often peculiar stories about traveling and touring around Boston. Things may have just gotten a little heated... All that and more in the thirty-fourth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Tonight, we discussed our initial impressions when meeting IRL, went all in with this episode's budget by introducing props to the show, and shared a few spicy takes in an interactive game of Would You Rather. All that and more in the thirty-third episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Dataminers have looked into Nintendo Switch Sports and it's been revealed that mentions of Basketball and Dodgeball have been found! In tonight's episode, we rank all of the Mario Kart mainline games - and Mac is NOT happy about where Tour is placed. All of that and more in the thirty-second episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet surprisingly got announced as the brand new generation games and well... PJ has some bold opinions about it. In this episode, Thomas hosts a hectic Nintendo controller trivia, and why the successor to the Nintendo Switch may not be coming as soon as you think. All of that and more in the thirty-first episode of Nintendo Tonight!
We made it to Episode 30 (we can't believe it tbh) In this episode, we talk about 2 tracks EACH that we'd like to see come to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with the new Booster Course Pass DLC announced, rank all Nintendo Directs that have happened in the Switch era, answer your fan questions from the last episode, and much more. All of that and more in the thirtieth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
WOW. Nintendo dropped a Direct and despite not having any show from Breath of the Wild 2, this was still an incredible showing. In tonight's episode, we overview the entire presentation, and break down Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass, Mario Strikers Battle League, Nintendo Switch Sports and so much more. All of that and more in the twenty-ninth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
With the controversial Pokémon: Legends Arceus finally released, PJ explains why the game is overrated and certainly NOT the best Pokémon game ever. In tonight's episode, we compete in a Mario Kart trivia game, Thomas talks about a game pitch that Nintendo should do, and we answer your fan questions from the last episode. All of that & more in the twenty-eighth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Thomas & Mac get into a fiery debate over what direction the Mario Kart serious could go - MK9? or the heavily rumored Nintendo Kart? In tonight's episode, we put all the Pokemon games into a bracket to decide the big question of which game is the best, review some more Mario Kart 9 rumors, and answer your fan questions from the last episode. All of that & more in the twenty-seventh episode of Nintendo Tonight!
We're BACK! (for the third time..) We ranked all 3D Mario games and let's just say.. it didn't quite go to plan. In tonight's episode, we break down the latest leaks going into 2022 for Nintendo, predict what we could see in an upcoming Nintendo Direct, and answer your fan questions from the last episode. All of that & more in the twenty-sixth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Last week, Nintendo had a Direct, and well, it had its GREAT moments, then there were a few that were.. strange, one could say. In tonight's episode, from the reveal of Kirby and the Forgotten Land to the obscure Mario movie cast, we discuss all notable moments in the Direct, as well as answer your fan questions from the last episode. All of that & more in the twenty-fifth episode of Nintendo Direct!
The Switch actually does have a fair amount of games coming soon, so we take a look at the games that are the most exciting in today's special episode of Nintendo Tonight!
We're back! (I think) Yesterday, a new Pokémon Presents was shown off giving us new information for the much anticipated Pokémon Sinnoh remakes & Pokemon Legends: Arceus. In tonight's episode, we talk about all Sinnoh news in the presentation, react to the announcement of the Switch OLED & give our thoughts on why we haven't got the heavily rumored 'Switch Pro' yet. All of that and more in the twenty-third episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Happy New Year! Nintendo finally blesses us with some news to talk about... (except we begin with a leak). In tonight's episode, we talk about a 3D World + Bowser's Fury leak that has Thomas excited, dissect comments from a F-Zero GX producer that might lead us to believe the series is making its long-awaited return, and discuss what Nintendo's acquisition of Next Level Games means for the future! All of that and more in the twenty-second episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Happy Holidays everyone! In a special & festive episode of Nintendo Tonight, we delve into the #FreeMelee movement that has shocked not only the Smash Melee community - but all of social media, Nintendo's tone deafness to their community, along with answering your fan questions from the last episode. All of that and more in the twenty-first episode of Nintendo Tonight!
LEAKMANIA! In tonight's episode, we talk through all leaks that have surfaced over this week: a date for Pokémon's Sinnoh remakes, and supposedly Nintendo's entire 2021 lineup of games - said to include some big names, along with answering your fan questions from the last episode. All of that and more in the twentieth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
This week, there's been quite a few leaks in the world of Nintendo! Including 'Master Collection' from Pokémon, said to include classic games such as Red, Gold, and Ruby. In tonight's episode, we talk about the validity of the 'Master Collection'; hypothesize if Nintendo accidentally leaked Metroid: Samus Returns on Switch, and answer your fan questions from the previous episode. All of that and more in the nineteenth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
After an unintentional hiatus, we're finally back with another episode! In tonight's episode, we talk about what Retro Studios' promotions & expansion of the company HQ mean for the release of Metroid Prime 4, react to Nintendo's surprising start into cloud gaming, and answer your fan questions from the last episode. All of that and more in the eighteenth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Masahiro Sakurai & the Smash Bros team shock the gaming world once again by including Steve from Minecraft as a playable fighter into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In tonight's episode, we give our thoughts on Steve's epic inclusion into Smash Bros, predict the remaining fighters in the second Fighter Pass, react to Nintendo's ignorant statements on Joy-con drift, and answer your fan questions from the previous episode. All that and more in the seventeenth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
The heavily anticipated Super Mario 3D All-Stars was released just last week. After speculating & discussing this game for months, giving our first impressions playing the game was a must. In tonight's episode - we do just that, predicting who the next Smash Bros. DLC fighter could be, consider the possibility of Super Mario RPG coming to SNES Online, and answering your fan questions from the last episode. All that and more in the sixteenth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Last week, Nintendo dropped an announcement trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, which is a canon prequel to Breath of the Wild - shocking all Zelda fans worldwide. In tonight's episode, we break down the reveal & it's importance toward the lore of Breath of the Wild, address Zelda 35th Anniversary game rumors such as Skyward Sword HD, and answer your fan questions from the last episode. All that and more in the fifteenth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
After months of speculation, Nintendo released Mario's 35th Anniversary Direct featuring Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Mario Kart Live - most notably. In tonight's episode, PJ goes in-depth about his Super Mario Sunshine remaster concerns, Thomas expresses his excitement about Super Mario 3D World and the mysterious Bowser's Fury, as well as answering your fan questions from the last episode. All that and more in the fourteenth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Nintendo once again released a Partner Showcase, leaving everyone thinking when we'll get a first-party direct again. In tonight's episode, we give our thoughts on that disappointment from Nintendo, when Thomas will finally get 3D World Deluxe, react to your Nintendo Hot Takes & answer fan questions from the last episode. All that and more in the thirteenth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Nintendo has been in the rumor mill peculiarly this week. Most notably, Nintendo Direct rumors for the end of August, and a third Switch model - the Switch Pro, planned to launch in early 2021. In tonight's episode, we discuss the validity of those rumors & our wish list, react to the Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream saying they will reveal a Switch game that "everyone will enjoy" in their September issue, and answer your fan questions from the last episode. All of that in the twelfth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
The Mario Kart series is regarded as an all-time great. However, it's in a very strange position in terms of having a brand new game coming to the Switch anytime soon. In tonight's episode, Sammy from Kart Life joins us to break down if and when we could get Mario Kart 9, what new gameplay features it could have, what new content it could have, and answer your fan questions about Mario Kart. All that & more in the eleventh episode of Nintendo Tonight!
In a recent investors meeting, Nintendo published a sales report, and some numbers that have come from it have been very eye-opening. Notably, Animal Crossing is now the second-best-selling Switch game. In this episode, we discuss that shocking sales report in detail, introduce a new segment - Hot Takes, what the Switch going back to full production means for the latter half of Nintendo's 2020, and answering your fan questions from the last episode. All of that in the tenth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
The long-rumored Direct for July was finally announced & shown off a couple of weeks ago. However, it wasn't exactly what people were expecting. Nintendo showed off a new format of Direct - being a Partner Showcase. Today, we react to what was shown off, how Nintendo made a big mistake with how they phrased the announcement, talked about the community backlash from the Direct, and answered your fan questions from the last episode. All of that and more in the ninth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
In a recent Japanese Q+A, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa highlighted the success of Nintendo Directs, but gave insight on the possibility of an alternative coming in the future. We attempt to comprehend why Nintendo would move on from the beloved format, talked about what franchises need to come back to the Switch, and answered your fan questions from the last episode. All of that in the eighth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
In the 80th annual general meeting of shareholders for Nintendo, President Shuntaro Furukawa said that all 1st party games for 2020 are still on track. Given we haven't had a very eventful year for news due to the pandemic and other global issues, we figured we have to get some announcements soon - and we discussed just that! As well, we answered your fan questions from the last episode. All of that in the seventh episode of Nintendo Tonight!
After what has seemed like an eternity since Paper Mario's announcement, Nintendo gave us some news! Firstly, we finally found out who the ARMS fighter will be in Smash Ultimate, being Min Min. Mr. Sakurai gave an entire presentation about the newcomer, and we give our input into that reveal. Also, Pokemon Unite was announced - a MOBA like League of Legends. We discuss the controversies behind the reveal and answer YOUR fan questions from the last episode. All that in the sixth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
With there being a Pokemon presentation earlier this week, we figured this would be a better time than any to do an entire episode centered around Pokemon! We talk all things Sword and Shield, the possibility of Let's Go Johto being announced next week, the very controversial future of the Pokemon franchise & answer your fan questions! All that and MORE in the fifth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Excluding Paper Mario: The Origami King releasing in July, Nintendo has no notable games announced for the rest of 2020. In this episode, we discuss what can be added into the Breath of the Wild sequel to make it even better than the first, along with the possibility of a Super Mario All-Stars 3D release to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Mario. All of that in the fourth episode of Nintendo Tonight!
After what felt like a long drought of no Nintendo news, Paper Mario: The Origami King was announced for Switch earlier this month. Siiroth joins us to talk our thoughts on the reveal and if this installment can return to the old Paper Mario form. On top of that, we talk about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC characters we'd like to see for the second fighters pass & answer your fan questions from the last episode. All of that in the third episode of Nintendo Tonight!
In a recent datamine, there was a new Switch model found that has 2 screens. Regardless of whether or not Nintendo will act on this, we talk about the possibility of a Switch Pro coming in the future. Along with that, we talk about Nintendo's plans for the summer & answer your questions from the last episode! All that in the second episode of Nintendo Tonight!
Nintendo has been affected by the E3 cancellation, and many people are curious as to what they'll do next! Will we get a full on MASSIVE Direct or smaller bursts of trailers? On top of that, we talk Pokemon, Mario, Smash Bros, Metroid Prime & more! All that in the introductory episode of Nintendo Tonight!
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