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Zelda’s 40th Anniversary: Everything We Know (and Want) - NVC 825
Ep 825 · Aug 14, 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
Join the IGN Discord https://discord.gg/h2T45nkkm6 Zelda’s 40th anniversary is starting to heat up, so it’s time to discuss everything we know Zelda fans can expect over the next several months, along with a few surprises we hope happen. Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Brian Altano, and Brendan Graeber as they break down a potential release date for the Ocarina of Time remake, a leak for a special edition Switch 2 and pro controller, more reports about the cast for the live-action Zelda movie, and…
How Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Turns Three Houses Upside Down - NVC 824
Ep 824 · Aug 7, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
Join the IGN Discord https://discord.gg/h2T45nkkm6 The Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct showed us a ton about the upcoming strategy RPG, and it also teased a huge twist about its setup. Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, and Nick Limon as they react to what we saw of the combat, dungeons, characters, and upgrade systems surrounding the Heroic Games. Then, hear our theory about how the “true protagonist” Eshmel plays into things, and how Fortune’s Weave could be borrowing from Breath of the Wil…
Splatoon Raiders Almost Looked Entirely Different - NVC 823
Ep 823 · Jul 29, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
Splatoon Raiders is one of the best Switch 2 games yet, but it started out as a completely different project. Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, and Jada Griffin as they react to the recent Ask the Developer, which reveals the original water park concept for Splatoon Raiders, as well as its origins as a tower defense game. Plus, hear Jada’s impressions of Raiders so far, thoughts on Nintendo Switch Sports Resort from San Diego Comic Con, and hands-on with the new Zelda toys and Donkey Kong arcade L…
Splatoon Raiders Review Discussion: Why it Scored a 9/10 - NVC 822
Ep 822 · Jul 21, 2026 · 43 min
Splatoon Raiders is here, and it’s amazing! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Brendan Graeber as Logan breaks down his 9/10 review for the new Switch 2 exclusive. From its finely-tuned action RPG loop, to its wonderful new gadgets that let you break the game in satisfying ways, to its seamlessly integrated multiplayer, this is the best Splatoon campaign yet and the perfect Splatoon game to start with if you’ve never tried the series before. Then, the panel talks about the rise of Splatoon, and…
Ocarina of Time: 10 Moments We Can’t Wait to See in the Remake - NVC 821
Ep 821 · Jul 17, 2026 · 60 min
We’re still anxiously waiting for more information on the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, so this week, we’re breaking down the iconic moments we can’t wait to see reborn in 2026. Join Logan Plant and Brian Altano as they talk about Link’s introduction to the Great Deku Tree, pulling the Master Sword, stepping into Hyrule Field for the first time, and every other big moment they’re excited about, including discussions on how they could be reworked in the remake. Stick around to hear about new ind…
Nintendo Wins By Doing Absolutely Nothing - NVC 820
Ep 820 · Jul 10, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
As the rest of the video game industry undergoes massive changes – Sony’s move away from physical games, Xbox’s waves of layoffs and restructuring – where does that leave Nintendo? Join Logan Plant, Tom Marks, Casey DeFreitas, and Seth Macy as they talk about where Nintendo stands in the marketplace, how they can succeed throughout the Switch 2 generation, and where their video game business might be in the next 20 years. Plus, they talk about their favorite physical game covers of all time, why…
Is Switch 2’s Second Year Starting Off Strong? - NVC 819
Ep 819 · Jul 3, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
After the Splatoon Raiders Direct, Rhythm Heaven Groove’s release, and another week with Star Fox, Switch 2’s summer is starting to fully take shape. Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, Miranda Sanchez, and Seth Macy as they discuss if Switch 2’s sophomore year is off to a good start. Plus, following PlayStation’s bombshell news that it’s ending physical game production in 2028, the panel discusses what that means for the future of games ownership and if Nintendo will ever follow suit. Stick aroun…
Star Fox Is One of the Best Switch 2 Games So Far - NVC 818
Ep 818 · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
We need your help, Star Fox! This week, join Logan “Slippy” Plant, Brian “Leon” Altano, Seth “Wolf” Macy, and Jada “Fox” Griffin as they break down Jada’s review of Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2. They discuss the improved graphics and cutscenes, the brand new challenge and multiplayer modes, and whether this remake is worth the $50 price tag. Plus, they discuss where the franchise should go from here, and if this is the Star Fox revival that will finally stick. Then, stick around for impressions…
Ocarina of Time: Faithful Remake or Reimagining? - NVC 817
Ep 817 · Jun 16, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
We can’t stop thinking about Ocarina of Time. This week, join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, and Seth Macy as they discuss their thoughts on the upcoming remake one week later, including impressions of the new art style, a discussion on if Nintendo showed too little for the initial reveal, thoughts on how much Nintendo plans to change, and a lot more. Then, they move into final thoughts on last week’s Nintendo Direct, including pricing for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, concerns about Splatoon Raider…
Nintendo Direct Reactions: The Ocarina of Time Remake Gave Us Goosebumps - NVC 816
Jun 9, 2026 · 54 min
The big June Nintendo Direct aired this morning, and it gave us first looks at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Xenoblade Genesis, and a lot more! Plus, Square Enix brought Kingdom Hearts 4 and a gorgeous HD-2D Final Fantasy game. Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, and Nick Limon as they react to all the big announcements from the 50-minute show, talk about how leaks deflate the hype of a moment like this, and a lot more. Plus, thoughts on achievements (kind of) coming to Switch, Spla…
Can You Guess Iconic Nintendo SFX? | IGN Live 2026 - NVC 815
Ep 815 · Jun 7, 2026 · 26 min
The Nintendo Voice Chat crew are playing a little game - can they recognize famous Nintendo characters from just their sound effects? The pressure is on. Play along at home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mina the Hollower Interview: Burrowing Into Yacht Club’s Masterpiece - NVC 814
Ep 814 · May 27, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Mina the Hollower is a 10/10 masterpiece on IGN, and this week, some of the folks behind Yacht Club’s latest triumph are here to talk all about making Mina over the last six years. Logan Plant and Brian Altano are joined by designer Sean Velasco and programmer David D’Angelo, and they dive into Mina’s intricate world design, fast-paced combat, clever puzzle-solving, and a whole lot more. You’ll learn about Yacht Club’s huge attention to detail in NPC interactions, item placement, movement, and e…
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Is Video Game Bubble Wrap - NVC 813
Ep 813 · May 22, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is the latest Switch 2 exclusive, and this week's NVC is all about breaking down what works and what doesn't in this experimental platformer. Join Logan Plant, Tom Marks, Nick Limon, and Kinda Funny's Tim Gettys as Tom and Tim talk about their uneven experiences with Yoshi, including how making discoveries for the first time is charming, but there's not much joy left to find after each box has been checked. Plus, the panel talks about Yoshi's identity crisis and how…
Why Now’s the Time to Buy a Switch 2 - NVC 812
Ep 812 · May 15, 2026 · 1 hr 35 min
The Switch 2 is officially getting a price increase this September, but there’s still time to avoid the price hike. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Brian Altano, and Seth Macy as they talk about what the price increase means for Switch 2’s future, the new bundle that softens the blow for people ready to pick up the hardware now, and why Nintendo needs to introduce a Switch 2 Lite. Plus, more information from Nintendo’s quarterly financial report, including big numbers for Pokemon Pokopia and Tom…
The Surprise Star Fox Remake Looks Incredible - NVC 811
May 7, 2026 · 29 min
In a VERY surprising Nintendo Direct, Star Fox 64 is getting the remake treatment with a brand new Switch 2 game simply dubbed, Star Fox. This remake is a complete overhaul of the original with brand new graphics and cutscenes as well as mouse controls, an expanded campaign mode, challenge mode, and a very strange but VERY nintendo AR mode where you can turn your face into one of the games pilots for online play across GameChat. Nick and Brian give all their thoughts and reactions to one of Nint…
Ranking Every Yoshi Game - NVC 810
May 1, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
With Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on the way this month, it’s time to rank every Yoshi platformer in Nintendo history. Join Logan Plant, Tom Marks, and Seth Macy as they talk about the highs of the original Yoshi’s Island on Super Nintendo, to the lows of spinoffs and reboots that came after, to the return to greatness with Yoshi’s Woolly World and Crafted World. Then, hear about what we’re playing, including Vampire Crawlers and Kid Icarus: Uprising, and stick around as we tackle your listener…
15 Years of 3DS: Celebrating Nintendo’s Last True Handheld Era - NVC 809
Ep 809 · Apr 24, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
Our beloved Nintendo 3DS turned 15 years old this year, and we’re celebrating by dedicating this week’s episode to one of our favorite Nintendo systems of all time. Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Jada Griffin as they reflect on the troubled launch of the 3DS, features they miss like StreetPass and Badge Arcade, the best games on the system like Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Monster Hunter, and Kid Icarus: Uprising, and a lot more. Then, stick around as the panel breaks down this…
Tomodachi Life Is Hilarious, But It Makes One Huge Mistake - NVC 808
Ep 808 · Apr 17, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
We’re living the dream this week on Nintendo Voice Chat, as the next Tomodachi Life entry is finally here. Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Miranda Sanchez as Logan and Miranda talk about their 35+ hours in Nintendo’s quirky, hilarious life sim. From the huge fight between Samus Aran and Reggie Fils-Aimé, to the best things we created just to see what would unfold, we talk about our favorite parts of Living the Dream. The game is a blast, but its lack of sharing Miis, creations, an…
The Rumored Ocarina of Time Remake: Everything We Want - NVC 807
Apr 10, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
The Nintendo world keeps talking about the rumored Ocarina of Time remake, and this week, the NVC crew is weighing in with their thoughts. Join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Seth Macy, and Jada Griffin as they talk about the storm of information from leaker Nate the Hate, and what direction Nintendo should take if it chooses to remake one of its most iconic Zelda games. Then, Jada is playing Pokemon Champions and talks about its disappointing start, but potential for growth in the future. Plus…
Logan, Peer, and Brian Review The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Spoiler-Free!) - NVC 806
Ep 806 · Apr 3, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is out now, and we’ve all seen it! This week, join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano as they dive into their spoiler-free impressions of the second (or third, technically?) Mario movie. Is it better than the first? How are Yoshi and Rosalina? And what about Fox McCloud’s crazy inclusion? Then, the trio dives into their full spoiler impressions. Plus, hear about Brian’s trip to the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto and his interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, more thou…
Mario Wonder’s Bellabel Park Is the First Great Nintendo Switch 2 Expansion - NVC 805
Mar 26, 2026 · 52 min
The next Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is here, and it’s the best one yet! This week, Logan Plant and Rebekah Valentine break down Logan’s review of Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, which has great co-op multiplayer challenges, fantastic Koopaling boss fights, and a lot more. Then, two big new overview trailers for upcoming Switch games: Pokemon Champions and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Logan has played a few hours of Tomodachi Life, and he shares…
Judging YOUR Nintendo Hot Takes! - NVC 804
Ep 804 · Mar 20, 2026 · 1 hr 42 min
Is Double Dash the worst Mario Kart? Is Nintendo out of ideas for Zelda games? Are $80 games actually a reason to like Nintendo? This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Rebekah Valentine as they react to your Nintendo hot takes! There are so many we aren’t able to get to, but thank you so much to all the Super Ninfriendos who took the time to write in. Plus, the new Switch 2 update is a game changer for backwards compatibility in handheld mode, Reb interviewed the developers of Donkey Kong B…
Our Nintendo Hot Takes! - NVC 803
Ep 803 · Mar 13, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
Should Zelda be gritty and mature? Is the Switch the most important console of all time? And why is everyone always talking about the next Nintendo Direct? This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano as they share their Nintendo hot takes and judge each other for them. Next week, we’ll be talking about YOUR Nintendo hot takes, so be sure to email them to nvc@ign.com to be a part of the show. After things cool down, the guys discuss the wonders of Pokemon Pokopia and why it’s one of…
Pokemon Pokopia Is the Best Pokemon Game in Years - NVC 802
Ep 801 · Mar 6, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
Pokemon Pokopia is here, and it’s amazing! Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as Reb talks about her 60+ hours in Pokopia so far and why it’s a must-have Switch 2 game. From the excellent building and customization to the fun, cozy loop of finding new Pokemon and creating homes for them, we break down everything that makes Pokopia a special Pokemon spinoff. Then, Brian and Logan talk about the horrors of Resident Evil Requiem, and the panel breaks down the best game…
Pokemon Winds and Waves First Reactions - NVC 801
Ep 801 · Feb 27, 2026 · 56 min
Pokemon Winds and Waves are the new games for Pokemon’s 10th generation, officially revealed as part of the franchise’s 30th anniversary celebration. This week on NVC, join Logan Plant, Casey DeFreitas, Miranda Sanchez, and Nick Limon as they react to the first trailer for the pair of Switch 2 exclusive games. From the new region, to the trio of starter Pokemon, there’s a lot to break down! Plus, they talk about everything else from the Pokemon Presents, including FireRed and LeafGreen on Ninten…
It’s Time for Zelda to Say Goodbye to the Breath of the Wild Era - NVC 800
Ep 800 · Feb 20, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
It’s The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary this week, so we’re turning our attention to where the next big 3D entry should go following Tears of the Kingdom. Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and Sam Claiborn as they discuss what they want from the next open world Zelda, including a refreshed art style, a new take on the light world/dark world mechanic, and ideas for twists on the classic good vs. evil tale. But before they get into all that, the Virtual Boy library is now availab…
Mario Tennis Fever Is Good… But Not $70 Good - NVC 799
Ep 799 · Feb 13, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
Mario Tennis Fever is a fun, solid Mario sports game, but it doesn’t live up to Nintendo’s promise of “variable pricing” for its games. This week, join Logan Plant and Brian Altano as Logan shares his thoughts on Fever, which leads into a wider discussion about Nintendo’s pricing strategy this generation. Then, Logan played Pokemon Pokopia at a preview event, and he’s super impressed with everything he saw! Stick around to hear Brian’s impressions of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and all the juicy…
Nintendo Direct Reactions + We Played a Bunch of Switch 2’s 2026 Lineup - NVC 798
Ep 798 · Feb 5, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Nintendo’s latest Partner Showcase included updates on a ton of third-party games, including a trio of Bethesda games heading to Switch 2, confirmation of a Leon Kennedy amiibo for Resident Evil Requiem, some fun Switch 2 exclusives like the co-op platformer Orbitals, and a lot more. Join Logan Plant and Seth Macy as they break everything down. Then, stick around to hear Logan’s impressions of Mario Tennis Fever, Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, Vir…
What’s Next for Metroid After Prime 4? - NVC 797
Ep 797 · Jan 30, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
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…
When Is the Next 3D Mario Coming Out? - NVC 796
Ep 795 · Jan 23, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min
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 oddl…
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