Nintendo Power Podcast
Nintendo Power Podcast is the official podcast of Nintendo of America, with discussions and commentary from Nintendo staff and special guests.
Episodes
May 12, 2023 • 58 mins
The day has finally come: the Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom game is here! Chris is joined by Ethan from Nintendo Treehouse and two other big Legend of Zelda series fans from Nintendo of America, Jayson from the Communications team and Anthony from the social media team. Together, they have a spoiler-free discussion about their experiences with the game so far and what players can look forward to, with plenty of fun and cr...
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February 16, 2023 • 45 mins
From Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe and Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Pikmin 4 and beyond, 2023 is shaping up to be something special! Chris and guests Jayson and Anthony from Nintendo of America discuss their most anticipated titles and DLC in this special episode.
00:30 – Intro
01:59 – Xenoblade Chronicles Expansion Pass Vol. 3
04:28 – Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe
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December 21, 2022 • 39 mins
As the credits begin to roll on 2022, the team takes a last look back by revealing the games YOU picked in our Nintendo Power Podcast Fan-Favorite Games of 2022 poll! The nominees include games for every kind of Nintendo Switch™ player, from intense action to rad revivals, spiffy indies and more, all leading to the 2022 Players’ Game of the Year. So, join Chris and guests Anthony and Brad from the social team at Nintendo of Americ...
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November 16, 2022 • 55 mins
Choose your own path in an open world? Multiplayer* exploration? Sandwich making?! The newest chapters in the Pokémon™ RPG series are full of surprises, and we’ve gathered a great group to gab about them: Carolyn from Nintendo Treehouse, Ari from The Pokémon Company International and Jayson from the Communications team at Nintendo of America. Plus, the team packs in the usual Nintendo Switch™ game recommendations, fun fan polls, c...
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September 29, 2022 • 133 mins
The Fall season is in full swing, and with it comes a cornucopia of cool new games for the Nintendo Switch™ system! Chris and guests Anthony and Michael from the social team at Nintendo of America ponder ten of their personal top pics for Fall, including the Bayonetta™ 3, Sonic Frontiers, Overwatch 2, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Pokémon™ Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, among many more! Then Bill Trinen from Nintendo Treehous...
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September 8, 2022 • 125 mins
The ink is about to fly! On the eve of the Splatoon™ 3 launch, Chris is joined by Splatoon superfans Emile (aka Chuggaaconroy on YouTube) and Corey from Nintendo Treehouse. Together, the trio talk in depth about the new features coming to Splatoon 3, from game-changing weapons and multiplayer enhancements to a robust single-player story mode and more. Plus, the group recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Mario Kart™ series with s...
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July 26, 2022 • 126 mins
This episode, Ethan from Nintendo Treehouse and Matt from the Communications team at Nintendo of America join Chris’s party to set out on the next epic Nintendo Switch™ adventure with the Xenoblade Chronicles™ 3 game! From new battle system enhancements to starting story and character details, the trio explore the game’s many features and discuss why Xenoblade Chronicles 3 not only has a lot to offer series fans, but why it’s also...
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June 8, 2022 • 55 mins
After an excruciatingly long off season, Strike players are finally about to return to the pitch with the release of the Mario Strikers™: Battle League game! Chris got in a few games with Ruth from Nintendo Treehouse and Jayson from the Communications team at Nintendo of America, and in this episode, the three of them talk about their time with the title and even trade a few tips. The group also gabs about other recent and upcomin...
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April 28, 2022 • 59 mins
With fond Wii Sports™ memories in mind, the Nintendo Power Podcast team challenged each other to a full set of Nintendo Switch™ Sports events and had a blast! Now, Chris is joined by Damiano from Nintendo Treehouse and Anthony from the social media team at Nintendo of America to talk about their glorious victories and crushing defeats, and to share insights and tips with new Nintendo Switch Sports players. The trio also talk about...
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March 23, 2022 • 123 mins
We’re just days away from the release of Kirby’s first 3D adventure with the Kirby™ and the Forgotten Land game, and all Chris can talk about are new Copy Abilities, Beast Pack bosses and hunting for hidden Waddle Dees! Luckily, he’s found two guests who are just as excited to share their experiences playing the full game: Theresa from Nintendo Treehouse and Camille from the Communications team at Nintendo of America. The trio als...
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February 10, 2022 • 66 mins
Nintendo Power Podcast returns for its first episode of 2022, and it’s a doozey! Following the big announcements from the February Nintendo Direct, Chris and guests Anthony and Jayson from the Communications team at Nintendo of America discuss many of the big, new games coming to Nintendo Switch™ this year! The gang gabs about Xenoblade Chronicles™ 3, Nintendo Switch Sports, Kirby™ and the Forgotten Land, Advance Wars™ 1+2: Re-Boo...
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December 20, 2021 • 47 mins
Whether you’re searching for games to get or gift this holiday season, look no further than our Nintendo Switch™ Fan-Favorite Games of 2021! From intense action to relaxing recreation, from solo story-driven adventures to frantic multiplayer fun, there’s something for everyone here among the year’s best, chosen by fans. Join Chris and guests Kit and Krysta from Nintendo Minute as they reveal the top vote-getters in this special ye...
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December 8, 2021 • 64 mins
Whether your Legend of Zelda™ journey began with an 8-bit adventure or a modern epic, this episode has something for every kind of fan! Together with Ethan and Audrey from Nintendo Treehouse, Chris covers 35 years of Legend of Zelda goodness in this special look at the series. The trio also spotlight The Legend of Zelda™ for Nintendo Entertainment System™, take a Warp Zone Quiz inspired by The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™, a...
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October 29, 2021 • 49 mins
With the release of the fan-favorite Sora character, the Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate roster is finally set! To celebrate, Chris is joined by Bill from Nintendo Treehouse and Michael from the social media team at Nintendo of America to share their favorite reveals, characters, stages, memories and more! The group also recommends fun and spooky games to enjoy on Halloween, they take the Warp Zone Quiz, and they pick their most antic...
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September 29, 2021 • 57 mins
Power up your Charge Beam and get ready for a major Metroid™ milestone! After 35 years and a series of unforgettable adventures, the saga that started with the Metroid game on the Nintendo Entertainment System™ is about to reach its thrilling conclusion with the Metroid Dread game for the Nintendo Switch™ system. To dig deep into the new game and share hands-on experiences, Chris is joined by Metroid series veteran Nate from Ninte...
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August 27, 2021 • 78 mins
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System™ burst onto the scene in North America 30 years ago this month, sparking a new era of classic Nintendo experiences like the Super Mario World™, Super Metroid™ and The Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past™ games. In honor of the occasion, Chris is joined by Sam from Nintendo Treehouse and David from the Communications team at Nintendo of America to share their favorite Super NES™ games and me...
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July 27, 2021 • 59 mins
This episode, Chris and guests Ethan from Nintendo Treehouse and Joe from the social media team at Nintendo of America take flight on their Loftwings to soar through the Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword HD game. The trio shares their hands-on impressions of the game’s new features and improvements, discusses its legacy in the Legend of Zelda series, and more!
The group also digs into Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King in Nintendo ...
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June 18, 2021 • 17 mins
Metroid™ Dread, Advance Wars™ 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, WarioWare™: Get It Together!, Mario Party™ Superstars, the sequel to The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild and so much more! Chris can’t stop buzzing about the big announcements from E3, and he’s joined by none other than Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser to recap all the news in this special edition of Nintendo Power Podcast.
01:54 – Metroid Dread
03:56 – The Le...
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June 2, 2021 • 84 mins
The weather is getting warmer, summer is getting closer, and soon every day will look like a perfect, picturesque scene outside Princess Peach’s castle. And with summer comes a season of exciting new Nintendo Switch™ games, which Chris and guests Stephanie and Anthony are here to tell you all about! The team dives into a long list of upcoming titles, including Mario Golf™: Super Rush, The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword HD, Game B...
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April 30, 2021 • 50 mins
Chris’s dream of playing a sequel to the Pokémon Snap™ game has finally come true after almost 22 years, and he can’t wait to talk about it! Together with fellow fledgling photographers Bill from Nintendo Treehouse and Anthony from the social media team at Nintendo of America, the trio talk about their time with the New Pokémon Snap™ game, sharing favorite moments, game features and tips for snapping the perfect pic! Th...
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