Nintendo Voice Chat

There has been so much mystery surrounding The Duskbloods, FromSoftware and Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2-exclusive multiplayer action game. But now, we have answers, as IGN’s Michael Higham flew to Japan to play eight hours of The Duskbloods and interview FromSoftware’s Hidetaka Miyazaki. Michael makes his NVC debut this week, joining Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Tom Marks, as Michael breaks down how a match of The Duskbloods actually works, how the Nintendo partnership impacted development in one key way, and a lot more. Then, with Elden Ring just a week away from hitting Switch 2, the panel breaks down what newcomers can expect from the massive open world RPG. Stick around for thoughts on the DK Challenge on Nintendo Switch Online, the cooperative sensation Big Walk, and more.

00:00:00 - The Duskbloods and FromSoftware’s Hidetaka Miyazaki

00:31:28 - The Nintendo Fan’s Guide to FromSoftware

00:43:22 - DK Challenge

00:52:11 - Big Walk

01:01:58 - Splatoon Raiders bottomless buffet
01:03:13 - Super Mario Jersey Day coming to Seattle & Outro

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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 a lot more. Then, 15 years after it originally launched, Brian has finally finished The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for the very first time, and he shares his thoughts on the flawed Zelda adventure. Brendan has played several hours of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and he discusses how it improves on Three Houses in a few key ways.

00:00:00 - Zelda’s 40th Anniversary Is Heating Up

00:08:28 - Zelda Leaks!

00:13:15 - Zelda Movie Casting

00:23:37 - What We Know About Zelda's 40th Anniversary

00:29:10 - Skyward Sword 15 Years Later

00:49:56 - Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Preview

01:07:44 - Question Block: Parenting Gamers

01:16:37 - Question Block: IGN Takesover Nintendo Franchises & Outro
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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 Wild in one key way. In the news, the panel discusses Pokemon Pokopia’s DLC, the Zelda movie’s casting news, and three new NSO games, including Mario Sunshine and an awesome pair of unreleased Virtual Boy games. It’s also everyone’s favorite time of the quarter, as Nintendo’s latest financial report reveals new information about Switch 2’s sales figures, as well as updates on numbers for Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and a huge debut for Tomodachi Life. Finally, Peer and Nick share their impressions of Splatoon Raiders, and Logan talks about his deep dive into the endgame.

00:00:00 - Intro & Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

00:17:25 - Pokemon Pokopia Expansion Pass

00:20:37 - Virtual Boy: Zero Racers and D-Hopper
00:34:20 - Super Mario Sunshine
00:39:33 - Zelda Movie Casting
00:42:45 - Quarterly Financials
01:01:59 - SPOILERS: Splatoon Raiders Discussion
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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 LEGO set. And, stick around for a discussion on Shigeru Miyamoto’s recent interview with Famitsu and Nintendo’s response to a lawsuit about the tariffs that impacted Switch 2’s launch window.

00:00:00 - Intro & Splatoon Raiders

00:20:39 - New Zelda toys from Hasbro & Donkey Kong Arcade LEGO Set

00:30:36 - Nintendo Switch Sports Resort

00:38:11 - Shigeru Miyamoto Famitsu interview

01:01:44 - Switch 2 Tariff Refunds

01:12:10 - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 & Outro

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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 how this became a mega hit for Nintendo rising from the ashes of Wii U.
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