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

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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So Long, Bowser: Nintendo of America’s Big Leadership Shakeup - NVC 781

October 3, 2025 • 87 mins
Doug Bowser is retiring from Nintendo of America, with Devon Pritchard set to take over starting next year. This week on NVC, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they discuss Bowser’s legacy and what to expect from NoA as we move into a new era. Then, speaking of Nintendo of America, friend of the show Bill Trinen stops by to talk about Splatoon 3’s upcoming North American league tournament and ho...
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Hades 2 Continues 2025's Incredible Run of Indie Sequels - NVC 780

September 26, 2025 • 75 mins
This week’s show is packed with news, sequels, and Switch goodness. First, we dive into some major headlines: Borderlands 4 delayed indefinitely, a big update for Mario Kart World, a mysterious new Fire Emblem: Shadows tease, and the surprising news that Doug Bowser will exit as President of Nintendo of America at the end of 2025.cThen we celebrate what has truly been the year of indie sequels. With Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong...
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Was Silksong Worth the Wait? - NVC 779

September 19, 2025 • 111 mins
Hollow Knight Silksong has been in the wild for a couple weeks now, and it’s finally time to answer the question: was it worth the wait? This week, join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Brian Altano, and IGN’s Silksong reviewer Tom Marks as they dive deep into the metroidvania sequel. But we’re far from done after that – stick around for discussion surrounding Nintendo’s recent pricing announcements from last week’s Nintendo Directs...
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Nintendo Direct Reactions: Mario's 40th, Virtual Boy, Fire Emblem, and More! - NVC 778

September 12, 2025 • 71 mins
We got an hour-long Nintendo Direct today, and there’s so much to dive into! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Nick Limon, and Seth Macy as they react to the biggest reveals from the show, including Super Mario Galaxy 2 finally coming to Nintendo Switch, other big reveals for Mario’s 40th anniversary like Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and more. Plus, thoughts on Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, the swappab...
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How Strong Is Switch 2’s Fall 2025 Lineup? - NVC 777

September 5, 2025 • 97 mins
We went to PAX West in Seattle and played a ton of Nintendo Switch 2 games coming this fall, including Kirby Air Riders, Pokemon Legends Z-A, Hollow Knight Silksong, and a lot more. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they share impressions of Nintendo’s holiday lineup. Plus, we finally share thoughts on Drag x Drive, and Reb gives a deep dive on UFO 50. 00:00:00 - Intro & Humble Bundle Choice 00...
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It's a Kirby Takeover! Switch 2 Edition Review and Air Riders Hype - NVC 776

August 27, 2025 • 52 mins
This week is all about the pink puffball, as Tom Marks joins Logan Plant and Rebekah Valentine to share his review of Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, including if it’s worth picking up the $80 version if you’ve never played it before, or the $20 upgrade if you already own the Switch 1 game. Then, the trio dives into Masahiro Sakurai’s 47-minute Kirby Air Riders Direct, breaking down ou...
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We Played Hollow Knight, Kirby, and Pokemon at Gamescom - NVC 775

August 24, 2025 • 34 mins
Welcome to a very special gamescom 2025 episode of NVC, live from beautiful Cologne, Germany. A city known for giving the world delicious beer, breathtaking views of the Dom Cathedral, and a guy named Peer Schneider. From Hollow Knight: Silksong, to Kirby Air Rider, to Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, join us as we breakdown Nintendo's massive presence at gamescom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
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Donkey Kong Bananza Spoilercast - NVC 774

August 15, 2025 • 99 mins
This week, we’re peeling the banana on Donkey Kong Bananza with a full spoilercast! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they discuss absolutely everything in DK Bananza, nothing is off the table! So if you haven’t finished it yet, go back, beat the game, and return to listen to this in-depth conversation on the Switch 2 masterpiece. Topics include a full breakdown of the epic finale, our favorite lay...
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Indie World Highlights, Switch 2's Historic Sales, Switch 1's Price Hike, and More! - NVC 773

August 8, 2025 • 98 mins
We’re reacting to Nintendo’s latest Indie World Showcase, from UFO 50 to the reveal of Mina the Hollower’s there’s a lot to cover. Plus, we break down the biggest headlines from Nintendo’s Q1 FY2025 earnings report, discuss the Zelda movie casting, and more! 00:00:00 - Intro & Donkey Kong Bananza Spoilercast Update 00:05:03 - Indie World Showcase Reactions: UFO 50 00:12:26 - Mina the Hollower 00:24:25 - Neverway 00:29:39 - Ball ...
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Nintendo Direct, DK Bananza, Jamboree TV, and More! - NVC 772

August 1, 2025 • 112 mins
This week in a Mega Mushroom-sized episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, it’s time to break down all the biggest announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct, including The Adventures of Elliot, Octopath Traveler 0, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and more. Join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Jada Griffin, and Seth Macy as they share lukewarm impressions of the Direct and talk about the current third-party strategy on Nintendo Sw...
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Are Nintendo Games Getting Too Easy? - NVC 771

July 25, 2025 • 60 mins
This week, in a prerecorded episode shot on July 14, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Rebekah Valentine for a chill episode of NVC where they talk about what they’ve been playing on Nintendo Switch 2, including Fantasy Life, F-Zero, and Bravely Default. They also look back on a long-lost Nintendo character: Donkey Kong Jr. Finally, they hit the question block, and answer one listener question that asks if Mario games have gotten...
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Why Donkey Kong Bananza Is a 10/10 Masterpiece - NVC 770

July 17, 2025 • 54 mins
Donkey Kong Bananza is finally here, and it’s a masterpiece! This week, join Logan Plant, Brendan Graeber, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano for their spoiler-free discussion about Logan’s 10/10 review for the new Nintendo Switch 2 platformer. Hear about DK’s incredible moveset, Bananza’s impressive world and destruction mechanics, and how it all comes together to create a truly groundbreaking adventure. Plus, they dive into Rebe...
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The Heart of a Gamer: Remembering Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata 10 Years Later - NVC 769

July 11, 2025 • 75 mins
10 years ago today, on July 11, 2015, the world lost a legend with the passing of Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. This week, join Logan Plant and Peer Schneider – who had the opportunity to interview Mr. Iwata multiple times – for a special episode of Nintendo Voice Chat where they look back at the man who boldly led Nintendo for more than a decade, and discuss how his legacy is still impacting Nintendo today. From stories of Mr. ...
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We Played DK Bananza for Hours and it's Looking Like Switch 2's Top Banana - NVC 768

July 3, 2025 • 82 mins
Our final Donkey Kong Bananza preview is here, and we’re totally in love with what we’ve played of the upcoming 3D platformer. This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Reb Valentine, and Mitchell Saltzman as they dive into Mitchell’s Bananza preview, including thoughts on DK’s moveset, the challenge rooms, the Bananza transformations, and the confirmation that the team behind Super Mario Odyssey is working on Bananza. Plus, many Nin...
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Nintendo Switch 2: Five Things We Love and Five We’d Change - NVC 767

June 26, 2025 • 69 mins
Nintendo Switch 2 has been here for a couple of weeks now, and we’re starting to get a better idea of what we love about Nintendo’s new console and what we’d change. This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Reb Valentine as they break down their favorite features, like the new Pro Controller, backwards compatibility, and GameChat, and some big hangups, like poor invite implementation and some potential issues with the screen. Th...
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Are We Going Bananas for Donkey Kong Bananza? - NVC 766

June 18, 2025 • 103 mins
The NVC crew dives deep into the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, breaking down all the wild reveal from Oddrock’s Pauline transformation and DK’s expansive moveset (complete with Turf Surfing and Bananza transformations) to the Splatoon-esque bosses. Plus, uncover hidden details like amiibo support, skill upgrades, and minecart throwbacks! Then, the gang shifts gears to Mario Kart World, sharing multiplayer stories, track secrets, and ...
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The Big Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Spectacular - NVC 765

June 13, 2025 • 82 mins
Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and there’s so much to talk about! This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Brian Altano, Tom Marks, and Seth Macy as they share their early thoughts on the new hardware, Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, and a lot more, including thoughts on GameCube games on Switch Online, Bravely Default’s remaster, Civ 7’s mouse controls, and the surprise reveal of Switch 2’s first Splatoon g...
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