So Long, Bowser: Nintendo of America’s Big Leadership Shakeup - NVC 781
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 how you can get involved. Then, Reb shares hands-on impressions of Resident Evil Requiem and more third-party Switch 2 games she saw at Tokyo Game Show, and we end the show by debating which is better: Mario Kart World or Sonic Racing CrossWorlds.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:21 - Doug Bowser Retires
00:28:49 - Bill Trinen & Splatoon 3’s North American League Tournament
00:43:58 - Reb Played Resident Evil Requiem
00:50:59 - Professor Layton and the New World of Steam on Switch 2
00:54:29 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Switch 2
00:58:01 - Stray Children & Reb Went to TGS
01:02:56 - Mario Kart World vs Sonic Racing CrossWorlds
01:20:45 - Outro & Humble Bundle Choice
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Hades 2 Continues 2025's Incredible Run of Indie Sequels - NVC 780
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, Monster Train 2, Deltarune, Slime Rancher 2, and more. Finally, we share what we’ve been playing on Switch and Switch 2, including Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:07 - Borderlands 4 Delayed & Mario Kart World Update
00:08:31 - Fire Emblem Shadows & Doug Bowser Exits
00:16:59 - Hades II
00:29:15 - Cadence of Hyrule
00:32:42 - Deltarune & SteamWorld Dig 2
00:39:30 - Celeste, Castle Crashers, Geometry Wars, & Tunic
00:47:14 - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
00:53:50 - Pokémon Legends: Z-A
01:01:51 - Hyrule Warriors
01:08:59 - Outro
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Was Silksong Worth the Wait? - NVC 779
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, more thoughts on announcements like Pokemon Pokopia and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, our review of Donkey Kong Bananza’s DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC, and a lot more.
00:00:00 - Intro & IGN Fan Fest Returns!
00:03:14 - Was Silksong Worth the Wait?
00:29:31- It’s Expensive Being a Nintendo Fan in 2025
00:57:50 - DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC
01:09:14 - Reb’s take on Pokemon Pokopia
01:13:12 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
01:16:23 - A Theory on Metroid Prime 4
01:35:04 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
01:37:41 - Is The Switch 2 off to a good start?
01:46:21 - Outro
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Nintendo Direct Reactions: Mario's 40th, Virtual Boy, Fire Emblem, and More! - NVC 778
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 swappable Kirby Air Riders amiibo, and the craziest drop of the direct: Virtual Boy is back. Then, stick around as Sam Claiborn joins the show to share his impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza’s new DK Isle and Emerald Rush DLC, which is available today!
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How Strong Is Switch 2’s Fall 2025 Lineup? - NVC 777
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
00:04:51 - Hollow Knight Silksong Is Out Now
00:20:49 - Pokemon Legends: Z-A
00:32:54 - Kirby Air Riders
00:41:30 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade & Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
00:51:51 - Serenity Forge, Gametank, & Star Wars Outlaws
00:59:46 - Dragon Quest 1+2 HD-2D Remake , Octopath Traveler 0, & Mina the Hollower
01:04:5 3 - How Strong Is Switch 2’s Fall 2025 Lineup?
01:12:28 - PAX West Recap, Jamboree gets an HD Update & UFO 50
01:23:30 - Drag X Drive Impressions & Outro
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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.
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