Super Mario Bros. 3 Retrospective w/ Scott Fontana

This week on All Things Nintendo, New York Post sports reporter and former games journalist Scott Fontana joins the show to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. 3. They also rank their top 5 NES games of all time, discuss the latest news out of the Nintendo earnings call, and more!

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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 – Introduction

00:02:18 – Nintendo Earnings Call News

00:21:25 – Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Release Date

00:25:58 – Super Mario World Added to Nintendo Music App

00:30:57 – Super Mario Bros. 3 Retrospective

01:14:38 – Definitive Ranking: NES Games

01:30:11 – eShop Gem of the Week: SteamWorld Dig

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