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 Builder Garage™, No More Heroes 3 and many more!

The trio also discusses their time with the Famicom Detective Club™: The Girl Who Stands Behind and Famicom Detective Club™: The Missing Heir games in Nintendo Power Game Club, shares the results of Nintendo Power Podcast fan polls, takes the Warp Zone Quiz and picks their most anticipated upcoming Nintendo Switch titles.

And don’t miss the special bonus segment, where Chris is joined by Bill from Nintendo Treehouse and Delane Parnell from PlayVS to discuss an exciting new way for fans to compete in Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate, Splatoon™ 2 and Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe!

01:03 – Summer Games Preview

48:04 – Player’s Pulse

52:11 – Nintendo Power Game Club: Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind and Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir

105:47 – Warp Zone Quiz

110:16 – Game Forecast

113:57 – BONUS: Nintendo + PlayVS Competitive Play Partnership

Ending music is from Mario Golf: Super Rush.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Nintendo Switch Summer Games Preview

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™, and name the new Nintendo Switch™ games they’re looking forward to most. Put on your pointy cap and join the fun!

00:40 - 35 Years of The Legend of Zelda

32:15 - Player’s Pulse

39:20 - Nintendo Power Game Club

54:49 - Warp Zone Quiz

58:22 - Game Forecast

Ending music is from The Legend of Zelda.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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35 Years of The Legend of Zelda – Top Games & More!

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 year-end episode of Nintendo Power Podcast.

02:00 – Merry Multiplayer
04:56 – Intense Action
07:29 – Spiffy Indie
11:24 – Great Graphics
14:34 – Super Soundtrack
18:16 – Sooo Relaxing
23:09 – What a Story!
27:38 – Tough Challenge
33:33 – Rad Revival
37:24 – Players’ Game of the Year

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Nintendo Switch Fan-Favorite Games of 2021 Revealed!

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-Boot Camp, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Splatoon™ 3, Mario Strikers™: Battle League, the Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass* and much more!

01:29 – EarthBound / EarthBound Beginnings
02:13 – TRIANGLE STRATEGY
04:50 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass
08:38 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land
14:09 – CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
17:38 – Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
20:23 – Nintendo Switch Sports
25:51 – Metroid Dread Updates
28:57 – Mario Strikers: Battle League
32:13 – Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
35:43 – Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course
39:37 – KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series
42:19 – Live A Live
46:43 – Splatoon 3
48:14 – No Man’s Sky
52:34 – Disney Speedstorm 
53:38 – Front Mission 1st: Remake
54:39 – Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Ending music is from Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Games discussed have been rated RATING PENDING to TEEN by the ESRB.

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*Full version of game required to use DLC. Sold separately.

Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer play. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.

Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required to free access Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pack. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online

Nintendo Switch 2022 Preview Special!

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 also talk about upcoming Nintendo Switch™ games, recommend some of their favorites and take the Warp Zone quiz!

00:46 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land
33:15 – Game Club: Pokémon Legends: Arceus
39:02 – Game Club: Spiritfarer
44:51 – Game Club: Infernax
49:01 – Warp Zone Quiz
56:20 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE 17+ by the ESRB.

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land: We Play Kirby’s First 3D Adventure!

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 other recent and upcoming Nintendo Switch™ games, recommend some of their favorites and take the Warp Zone quiz!

00:45 – Nintendo Switch Sports
35:03 – Player’s Pulse Polls
41:02 – Game Club: Don’t Starve Together
44:05 – Game Club: Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
48:52 – Game Club: Dr. Mario
51:09 – Warp Zone Quiz
55:21 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Nintendo Switch Sports.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE 17+ by the ESRB.

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We take the field with Nintendo Switch Sports!

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 upcoming Nintendo Switch™ games, recommends some of their favorites and takes a special version of the Warp Zone quiz in honor of the show’s 50th episode!

0:42 – Mario Strikers: Battle League
36:26 – Player’s Pulse Polls
36:54 – Game Club: The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
40:08 – Game Club: Mario Party Superstars
42:13 – Game Club: TowerFall
46:29 – Warp Zone Quiz
50:47 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Mario Strikers: Battle League.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE 17+ by the ESRB.

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We Play Mario Strikers: Battle League and Trade Tips!

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 a great place to start for series newcomers. The team also talks about other recent and upcoming Nintendo Switch games, recommends some of their favorites, challenges the Warp Zone quiz and more!

00:45 – Xenoblade Chronicles 3
35:52 – Player’s Pulse Polls
43:13 – Game Club: Hades
45:51 – Game Club: Graveyard Keeper
48:40 – Game Club: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
54:40 – Warp Zone Quiz
01:00:23 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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We explore Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the next epic adventure for Nintendo Switch!

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 special versions of the Player’s Pulse Polls and Warp Zone Quiz, then highlights recent and upcoming Nintendo Switch™ games and recommends some of their favorites!

00:40 – Splatoon 3
37:56 – Player’s Pulse Polls
42:02 – Game Club: Wave Race 64
44:51 – Game Club: Xenoblade Chronicles 3
48:44 – Game Club: Cuphead – The Delicious Last Course
55:04 – Warp Zone Quiz
01:00:56 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Splatoon 3.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Persistent Internet, compatible smartphone and Nintendo Account age 13+ required to access some online features on the app, including voice chat. Data charges may apply. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required to access Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online collection of games. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online

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Splatoon 3 Deep Dive + 30 Years of Mario Kart!

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, classic-gaming quiz questions and more.

00:49 – Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
26:45 – Player’s Pulse Polls
31:34 – Game Club: TUNIC
36:07 – Game Club: Shovel Knight Dig
42:37 – Warp Zone Quiz
48:12 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE 17+ by the ESRB.

*Software update required. Additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.

Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required to access Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online collection of games. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online

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Exploring the Open World of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet!

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 creative tips for players to try.

00:30 – Intro
02:13 – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
57:47 – Farewell

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE 10+ by the ESRB.

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