After nearly a decade of coverage, it’s time to close the book on Metroid Prime 4. Join Logan Plant and Peer Scheider as they break down everything that worked and everything that didn’t in Prime 4: Beyond. We’re talking full spoilers, so that includes details on the ending, our favorite bosses and moments, final thoughts on controversial elements like the desert and the NPCs, and more. And it’s all contextualized by some fascinating stories from the development of Prime 4 straight from folks at Nintendo and Retro Studios. FInally, we wrap up the show discussing where the Metroid series goes from here.

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Where is 3D Mario?? A lot of Nintendo fans are wondering, so the NVC crew is here to debate if we’re expecting to see the next 3D Mario this year. Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they build a case for and against 3D Mario in 2026. From Mario’s 40th anniversary to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Donkey Kong Bananza, there is a lot of evidence on both sides of the argument. Then, the crew talks about Final Fantasy VII Remake’s excellent Switch 2 port and an oddly-timed but very welcome update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. Then, in the second half of the show, we reflect on Nintendo Voice Chat’s 20th anniversary by looking back at Nintendo’s buildup to the Wii’s reveal and launch 20 years ago, reading your emails about your favorite NVC memories, and reflecting on what the show has meant to us. Thank you so much for listening to 20 years of Nintendo Voice Chat! 00:00:00 - Intro & When Is the Next 3D Mario Coming Out? 00:29:14 - Final Fantasy VII Remake’s excellent Switch 2 port 00:48:27 - Looking back at Nintendo’s buildup to the Wii’s reveal

01:17:02 - Favorite NVC Memories & Outro

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons got a huge update on Switch 1 as well as a Switch 2 Edition, and it’s time to talk all about it! Join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, and Peer Schneider as they share impressions of the new features like a hotel to decorate and Nintendo items to display, and some big quality of life updates to crafting and decorating. But the big question is, is this enough to bring people back? Then, the panel kicks off NVC’s celebration of Zelda’s 40th anniversary by looking back at Ocarina of Time. In the news, hear about Switch 2’s struggles over the holiday season, Mario Tennis Fever’s big overview trailer, new Joy-Con 2 colors, and a lot more. 00:00:00 - Intro & Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition 00:26:09 - The Hyrule Times: Ocarina of Time Retrospective

00:58:07 - Switch 2 comparatively struggled over its first Christmas

01:09:26 - Mario Tennis Fever

01:15:57 - Light Purple/Light Green Joy-Con 2 revealed

01:20:20 - My Mario is coming to the West next month

01:22:59 - LEGO Pokemon & Outro

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Nintendo Voice Chat is back for 2026, and it’s time to preview everything we know is coming to Switch 2 and Switch this year. Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they discuss Switch 2 updates for Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, new Switch 2 exclusives like Mario Tennis Fever and Pokemon Pokopia, and a lot more. Then, in the predictions segment, we guess everything we think is coming this year, from Pokemon’s 30th anniversary, to Zelda’s 40th, and a lot more.

00:00 - Intro

01:08 - Nintendo in 2026: What We Know

34:27 - How are we feeling about the lineup?

45:40 - Nintendo 2026 Predictions

This weeks show is hosted by Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, Brian Altano, and is produced by Nick Maillet

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Surprise! We’re back with a special episode as a holiday gift to all our wonderful listeners. But there’s a twist: no Nintendo talk allowed! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they talk about their favorite video games that didn’t make it to Nintendo consoles in 2025. From Clair Obscur taking the world by storm, to other hits like Ghost of Yotei, and deep cuts like Revenge of the Savage Planet, here are our favorite Nontendo games of the year. Plus, they discuss the best TV shows of the year, and a lot more. Happy holidays, Super Ninfriendos!

00:00:00 - Intro & Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 00:12:42 - Blue Prince 00:16:22 - Ghost of Yotei 00:22:12 - Oblivion Remastered, Revenge of the Savage Planet, Baby Steps 00:33:30 - Severance & The Rehearsal 00:39:09 - Sinners & The Pitt 00:42:16 - The Chair Company 00:45:53 - What did we miss? & Outro

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It’s the final episode of 2025, which means it’s time to crown the best Nintendo games of the year! Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Rebekah Valentine as they highlight their favorite first-party games on Switch 2 and the best third-party games that came to Nintendo platforms. Then, they talk about the big winner that we’ll all remember as the highlight of Nintendo’s 2025. From Kirby Air Riders, to Hollow Knight Silksong, to Donkey Kong Bananza, this show celebrates the very best of the year.

Thank you so much for listening to us all year long – we can’t wait for 2026!

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We only have two episodes left in 2025, so it’s time to start looking back at Nintendo’s big year. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Seth Macy as they reflect on Switch 2’s debut, from its tease in January, to the reveal in April, to its eventual launch in June. Plus, their feelings on the new console now that it’s been out for six months. They also discuss Nintendo’s other big moves this year, like theme parks, movies, stores, and a lot more.

00:01:19 - Seth and Jada’s Metroid Prime 4 Takes

00:35:26 - The Game Awards 2025

00:37:40 - The Nintendo Switch 2 Generation

01:00:37 - The Biggest Stories of Nintendo’s Wild 2025

01:09:44 - Outro

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You’re not dreaming: Metroid Prime 4 is here, and it is great. After eight years of waiting, we can’t wait to tell you all about what we think of Samus Aran’s latest adventure. Join Logan Plant, Brendan Graeber, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they dive into Logan and Brendan’s in-depth thoughts of Prime 4. From its amazing dedicated areas, to its not-so-great open world desert, to the mixed implementation of the companions, there’s a ton to get to from the planet Viewros. Then, stick around for Seth’s glowing impressions of Kirby Air Riders, a bizarre Mario Kart World update, thoughts on a pair of indie games from Reb, and more.

00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:45 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review Discussion 00:49:35 - Kirby Air Riders 00:56:22 - Mario Kart Wrold 01:01:48 - Stray Children & Indika 01:12:15 - Analogue 3d 01:15:58 - Nintendo Acquires Bandai Namco Singapore

01:19:18 - Ball x Pit Free Update

01:22:18 - Drag x Drive & Outro

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is just one week away, so we’re celebrating by looking back on the entire Metroid Prime Trilogy. Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider in a special prerecorded episode where they talk about Metroid Prime’s impact when it launched on GameCube, Prime 2: Echoes’ divisive dark world that has aged gracefully, and Prime 3: Corruption’s epic setpieces and Wii-era motion controls. Then, Brian shows off highlights from the Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book, and the panel shares their final hopes and expectations for Prime 4.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:05 - Metroid Prime 1

00:17:15 - Metroid Prime 2

00:37:21 - Metroid Prime 3

00:45:05 - Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective Artbook

00:51:00 - Federation Force, Hunters, & Pinball

00:54:29 - Metroid Prime 4 Hopes

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Kirby Air Riders is out tomorrow on Nintendo Switch 2, and we’re here to break down the IGN review! Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Rebekah Valentine as Reb and Seth ask Logan all about his 30 hours in Kirby Air Riders. Hear why this is a fantastic return for Masahiro Sakurai, why Air Riders feels like jumping straight from Smash 64 to Ultimate, and why the limited control scheme occasionally holds it back. Then, Seth talks all about the Analogue 3D, a brand new way to play N64 games on your 4K television. Stick around for breakdowns of our latest looks at Pokemon Pokopia, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and The Legend of Zelda movie. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:45 - Kirby Air Riders Review Discussion

00:27:56 - Analogue 3D 00:37:27 - Pokemon Pokopia

00:50:05 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

00:57:01 - The Legend Of Zelda Movie Set Pics

01:04:21 - Game Deals & Outro

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IGN and Nintendo Life have fully revealed the top 100 Nintendo games of all time, so it’s time to break down the top 25! Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Rebekah Valentine, and Nintendo Life’s Alex Olney as they talk about every entry from 25 to 1, including the debate between the top two entries on the list. Then, stick around, because Logan played nearly 90 minutes of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Nintendo Switch 2, and he has so many thoughts to share, from the gorgeous art direction and performance, to the classic Metroid Prime gameplay, to the chatty, annoying sidekick that dragged the whole thing down. 00:00:00 Intro

00:02:47 Super Mario 64 / The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask / Super Mario Galaxy

00:07:18 Donkey Kong Bananza / The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds / Resident Evil 4

00:11:11 Final Fantasy 6 / Fire Emblem: Awakening / Animal Crossing: New Horizons

00:17:30 The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker / Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver / Super Mario Galaxy 2

00:24:05 Metroid Prime (+ Remastered) / Super Mario Bros. 3 / Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

00:29:34 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe / The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past / Super Metroid

00:46:31 Chrono Trigger / The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time / Tetris

00:56:51 Super Mario Odyssey & Super Mario World

01:14:15 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild & The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

01:32:35 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Preview

01:59:33 Outro

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