Nintendo Voice Chat

Nintendo Voice Chat

For over 130 years, Nintendo has been a pioneer in gaming, creating legendary franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong. Every week, IGN’s Nintendo Voice Chat podcast celebrates all things Nintendo—past, present, and future. Join the NVC crew for expert analysis, news, and lively discussions on everything from classic favorites to the latest on Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just jumping in, Nintendo Voice Chat is your go-to Nintendo podcast. Nintendo Voice Chat is a part of Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.

Episodes

It’s Time for Zelda to Say Goodbye to the Breath of the Wild Era - NVC 800

February 20, 2026 • 86 mins
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 befo...
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Mario Tennis Fever Is Good… But Not $70 Good - NVC 799

February 13, 2026 • 82 mins
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 Bri...
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Nintendo Direct Reactions + We Played a Bunch of Switch 2’s 2026 Lineup - NVC 798

February 5, 2026 • 71 mins
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. ...
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What’s Next for Metroid After Prime 4? - NVC 797

January 30, 2026 • 70 mins
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 fascinati...
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When Is the Next 3D Mario Coming Out? - NVC 796

January 23, 2026 • 96 mins
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 abo...
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First Impressions of Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Big Update and Switch 2 Edition - NVC 795

January 16, 2026 • 91 mins
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 o...
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Our Nintendo 2026 Predictions Spectacular - NVC 794

January 9, 2026 • 82 mins
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...
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The Nintendo Voice Chat 2025 Holiday Special - NVC ???

December 25, 2025 • 60 mins
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...
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The Best Nintendo Game of 2025 Is… - NVC 793

December 17, 2025 • 54 mins
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 Silks...
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Rumors, Release, and Records: Switch 2's Wild 2025 - NVC 792

December 10, 2025 • 77 mins
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, a...
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Was Metroid Prime 4 Worth the Wait? - NVC 791

December 5, 2025 • 91 mins
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, th...
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Metroid Prime Trilogy Retrospective - NVC 790

November 28, 2025 • 71 mins
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 ...
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Why Kirby Air Riders Is Great - NVC 789

November 19, 2025 • 71 mins
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 ab...
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IGN’s Top 25 Nintendo Games + Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Preview - NVC 788

November 14, 2025 • 124 mins
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 man...
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Looks Out of This World - NVC 787

November 12, 2025 • 43 mins
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer is here, and the NVC crew is blasting off to share their reactions! Join us, as we break down everything we saw from Nintendo’s next big animated adventure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Our Favorite Nintendo Games of All Time - NVC 786

November 7, 2025 • 108 mins
We’re starting the countdown to IGN’s Top 100 Nintendo games of all time! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Seth Macy, and special guest Alex Olney from Nintendo Life as they each shoutout a pair of games that made our upcoming list that are specifically meaningful to them. Then, Logan and Seth dive into the IGN review of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, the new Animal Crossing: New Horizons update that came out of nowhere, our ...
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Our Spooktacular Luigi's Mansion Retrospective - NVC 785

October 30, 2025 • 64 mins
Luigi’s Mansion arrives on Nintendo Switch Online today, so we’re looking back at our fond memories of the GameCube classic. This week, join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they talk about what made Luigi’s Mansion so unique when it hit the GameCube on launch day back in 2001, and how the series evolved in Dark Moon and Luigi’s Mansion 3. Then, they discuss what they want to see from the future of the series. St...
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Why the NES’s Anniversary Is More Complicated Than You Think - NVC 784

October 24, 2025 • 95 mins
The Nintendo Entertainment System just turned 40 years old in North America… Kind of? This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano as they dive into the strange, muddled history of the NES console launch in the United States and share their favorite NES games and memories. Then, they dive into the 60-minute Kirby Air Riders Direct from Masahiro Sakurai, more impressions of Pokémon Legends Z-A, and the news headlines o...
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Pokemon Legends Z-A Review Discussion: Is Pokemon Back On Track? - NVC 783

October 17, 2025 • 86 mins
Pokemon Legends Z-A is out now on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and we’ve assembled a panel of Pokemon experts to tell you all about it. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Casey DeFreitas as Reb, Casey, and Jada share in-depth thoughts on their adventures in Lumiose City. From the revamped action battle system, to the return of Mega Evolutions, to answers surrounding Z-A’s graphics and performance, there’s so mu...
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Is Mario Galaxy 2 As Good As We Remember? - NVC 782

October 10, 2025 • 107 mins
Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 are out on Nintendo Switch, and we’re having a blast revisiting two of the best platformers Nintendo has ever made. This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano as they talk about what holds up well, what hasn’t aged super gracefully, the quality of the Switch port, and if Galaxy 2 is still a masterpiece. Then, the panel dives into the weird saga of Nintendo’s new Pikmin animated s...
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