The All Things Nintendo Podcast Game Informer

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites returning Game Informer editor Wesley LeBlanc to chat about the massive info dump on Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. The two also chat about the new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC, the first major info about AEW: Fight Forever, and Nintendo's latest financial report.

If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes)

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 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!

Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.


00:33:00 – Introduction
00:01:46 – Wesley's Return to Game Informer
00:05:45 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game
00:11:34 – Top 10 Selling Switch Games
00:16:10 – Nintendo Financial Report
00:19:56 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Wave 2 Impressions
00:25:02 – AEW: Fight Forever Details
00:28:46 – Most-Requested Atlus Remake Revealed
00:31:58 – Minecraft Amiibo Release Date
00:37:00 – Pokémon Mobile Game Updates
00:42:52 – Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Info Dump
01:10:38 – Definitive Ranking: Pokémon Regions
01:19:17 – eShop Gem of the Week: Blue Fire


If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."


For more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them!

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes Game Informer associate editor Jason Guisao to break down his review of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the massive role-playing game that hit Nintendo Switch today. Before that, the two get caught up on all the biggest Nintendo news from the last two weeks. The show ends with an RPG-focused Definitive Ranking topic before Jason gives his eShop Gem of the Week.


If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Jason Guisao (@Jason_Guisao)


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 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!


Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.



00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:23 – First Mario Strikers: Battle League Characters

00:04:00 – New NES and SNES Games for Switch Online

00:14:25 – Nintendo Switch Sports Free Update

00:19:18 – TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection Release Date

00:22:44 – New Mario Kart 8: Deluxe DLC Courses

00:28:11 – New Pokémon Orchestral Version Released

00:29:10 – Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Review

00:53:50 – Definitive Ranking: RPGs on Switch

01:01:41 – eShop Gem of the Week: Ape Out



If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."



For more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them!

Brian's on vacation this week, so on this episode of All Things Nintendo, he's joined by editor-in-chief Andrew Reiner to answer listener questions. Then, after the break, Brian gets the final verdict on Live A Live, Square Enix's the new HD-2D remake of the cult favorite RPG. Finally, Jill Grodt joins All Things Nintendo for the final time as a member of the Game Informer staff to give us some indie games to keep our eyes on in the near future.

If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Andrew Reiner (@Andrew_Reiner), Jill Grodt (@finruin)

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 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!

Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.


00:00:00 – Introduction
00:02:27 – Why Doesn't Nintendo Have Trophies?
00:07:30 – Will Success Cause Nintendo to Play it Safe?
00:13:16 – What Nintendo Games Need More Power?
00:16:55 – Non-Pokémon Game Freak Games
00:21:16 – What Would Be Your Pokémon Party?
00:24:43 – What Characters Should Come to Mario Strikers?
00:31:45 – Future of Top-Down Zelda Games
00:36:58 – Under the Radar Nintendo Games
00:39:41 – Our Musical Tastes
00:44:14 – Will We Get a New Star Fox or F-Zero First?
00:48:42 – Live A Live Review
01:02:10 – Personal News from Jill
01:03:27 – Definitive Ranking: Jill's Indie Games on the Horizon
01:18:37 – eShop Gem of the Week: Apico


If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."


For more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them!

On this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Alex Stadnik on to look at 2022 as it looks now for Nintendo. But first, the two address the reason there was no show last week and discuss the biggest news from the last two weeks. Then, sadly, Alex shares some news about closing this chapter of his career.

If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Alex Stadnik (@Studnik76)

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!

Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.


00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:41 – The Layoffs at Game Informer
00:05:50 – Spoiler-Free Thor: Love & Thunder Thoughts
00:08:39 – Sea of Stars Delayed
00:12:54 – Steam Deck vs. Switch Handheld
00:16:22 – New Cult of the Lamb Trailer
00:19:06 – New Splatoon 3 Switch OLED Model
00:21:34 – Genesis Mini 2 Announced... Kind Of?
00:26:53 – Kirby's Dream Buffet Announced
00:30:27 – Pokémon Puzzle League Comes to N64 Switch Catalog
00:32:50 – Bayonetta 3 Release Date
00:36:30 – Nintendo's 2022 So Far
01:16:38 – Nintendo's 2022 Still to Come
01:47:00 – Personal News from Alex


If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."


For more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them!

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by John Carson as they run down all the big news to come out of the Nintendo Direct Mini that Nintendo put out with its third-party partners this week. But first, Brian gets John's impressions of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, the new expansion from the Switch and PC-exclusive Monster Hunter title, and Brian talks about his hours of hands-on time with Sonic Frontiers.

If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), John Carson (@John_Carson)

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 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!

Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.


00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:07 – Sonic Frontiers Hands-On Preview
00:17:20 – Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Review and Roadmap
00:43:12 – Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection
00:45:46 – Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
00:47:38 – Nier: Automata
00:48:53 – Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
00:49:45 – Super Bomberman R 2
00:51:58 – Pac-Man World: Re-Pac
00:52:44 – Blanc
00:54:37 – Return to Monkey Island
00:55:24 – Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
00:58:31 – Little Noah: Scion of Paradise
01:00:24 – Railgrade
01:01:08 – RPG Time: The Legend of Wright
01:01:35 – Disney Dreamlight Valley
01:01:54 – Live A Live
01:02:52 – Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom
01:03:06 – Minecraft Legends
01:03:24 – Dragon Quest Treasures
01:05:55 – Portal: Companion Collection
01:07:39 – Harvestella
01:09:11 – Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal
01:13:12 – Definitive Ranking: Games We Still Want on Switch
01:20:54 – eShop Gem of the Week: Elec Head


If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."


For more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! 

This week's episode of All Things Nintendo is jam-packed with news, a review, and a fun interview. First up, Brian is joined by Marcus Stewart to discuss news pertaining to games like Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Overwatch 2, Pokémon Snap, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. The two then talk about Sonic Origins to wrap up the segment. Then, renowned Sonic Mania and TMNT: Shredder's Revenge composer Tee Lopes joins the show to talk about his path into the industry.

If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Tee Lopes (@TeeLopes)

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!

Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.


00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:05 – Pokémon Snap Comes to Switch Online Expansion Pack
00:04:56 – Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct Info Dump
00:12:56 – Overwatch 2 Release Method Detailed
00:20:57 – Tony Hawk Gives Sad Update on Future of Series
00:29:17 – No Man's Sky Gets Switch Release Date
00:34:30 – Sonic Origins Review
00:52:33 – Tee Lopes Interview


If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."


For more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Stadnik and Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with hosts Marcus Stewart and John Carson, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them!