In this special episode, Chris is joined by Camille and Jayson – two Pokémon™ superfans from Nintendo of America – to discuss 25 years of Pokémon. From their first Pokémon adventures to their favorite games and preferred partner Pokémon, the group shares their personal Pokémon memories and looks ahead to the series’ next wave of experiences coming to the Nintendo Switch™ system. The panel also shares the results of Pokémon fan polls, takes a Pokémon themed Warp Zone quiz and picks their most anticipated upcoming Nintendo Switch games!

00:47 – Pokémon 25th Anniversary

37:04 – Player’s Pulse

40:44 – Warp Zone Quiz

44:34 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from the Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version games.

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

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Pokémon 25th Anniversary Special

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! The group also enjoys early summer fun with The Touryst in Nintendo Power Game Club, picks their most anticipated upcoming Nintendo Switch™ games and more!

00:45 – New Pokémon Snap

22:42 – Player’s Pulse

29:32 – Nintendo Power Game Club: The Touryst

38:56 – Warp Zone Quiz

44:24 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from New Pokémon Snap.

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

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Island-hopping in New Pokémon Snap: Fun Insights, Tips & More!

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

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 memories.

Also, the group gives extra attention to Super Mario World in Nintendo Power Game Club, discusses the results of Super NES fan polls, takes a Super NES quiz, and picks their most anticipated upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch™ system.

Now you’re playing with power…SUPER power!

00:40 – Super NES

50:41 – Player’s Pulse

54:33 – Nintendo Power Game Club: Super Mario World

1:08:10 – Warp Zone Quiz

1:12:29 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Super Mario World.

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

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Super NES 30th Anniversary: Our Favorite Games, Memories & More!

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 anticipated upcoming Nintendo Switch™ games.

00:40 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

18:03 - Player’s Pulse

27:33 - Nintendo Power Game Club

38:02 - Warp Zone Quiz

44:17 - Game Forecast

Ending music is from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Our Favorite Reveals, Fighters & More!

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Special Episode!

In this debut episode of Nintendo Power Podcast, host Chris Slate looks back at the Nintendo Switch system in 2017 with Kit Ellis, co-host of Nintendo Minute, and Damon Baker from Publisher and Developer Relations at Nintendo of America.

Chris then discusses the development of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with the game’s producer, Mr. Eiji Aonuma, and director, Mr. Hidemaro Fujibayashi.

00:00 – Introduction

02:52 – Nintendo Switch in 2017: E3

08:55 – Nintendo Switch in 2017: Third-party and indie games

16:46 – Nintendo Switch in 2017: Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

24:05 – Warp Zone quiz

26:30 – Developer interview: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

01:07:58 – Signoff

Games discussed have been rated Everyone to Mature by the ESRB.

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Nintendo Switch Year in Review / The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Developer Discussion

Following the announcement of Nintendo Labo, host Chris Slate discusses what it’s like to build Toy-Con with guests Krysta Yang, co-host of Nintendo Minute, and Nate Bihldorff, Senior Director of Localization at Nintendo of America.

The group also recommends games they’ve been enjoying, answers listener questions, and takes this month’s Warp Zone game quiz.

00:00 – Introduction

01:12 – Pros’ Picks (game recommendations)

17:41 – Warp Zone (quiz)

20:15 – Player’s Pulse (listener questions)

46:32 – Nintendo Labo discussion

55:49 – Signoff

Games discussed have been rated Everyone to Mature by the ESRB.

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Nintendo Labo Roundtable / Listener Questions / Pros’ Picks

Host Chris Slate discusses the hit new Nintendo Switch platforming game Celeste with its creators, Matt Thorson and Noel Berry.

Also, Chris talks with Reiko Ninomiya and Tim O’Leary from the Nintendo Treehouse about the games that defined the first year of the Nintendo Switch system. The group also answers listener questions, takes the Warp Zone game quiz, and more.

00:00 – Introduction

01:15 – Pros’ Picks (game recommendations)

09:09 – Warp Zone (quiz)

12:43 – Player’s Pulse (listener questions)

28:51 – Game Forecast

32:26 – Celeste Developer Interview

53:11 – Signoff

Games discussed have been rated Everyone to Mature by the ESRB.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Full game required to use DLC (sold separately). 

Kirby Star Allies: Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.

Detective Pikachu: Game in 2D.

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Celeste Developer Interview / Our Most-Played Nintendo Switch Games

This special all-interviews episode digs deep into two killer games coming to the Nintendo Switch system. First, host Chris Slate talks to Suda51 from Grasshopper Manufacture about Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes, then Chris is joined by Corey Rollins from Klei Entertainment to discuss Mark of the Ninja Remastered. Plus, Bill Trinen from Nintendo Treehouse stops by to chat about two tournaments happening during the same time as E3 2018: Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018 and Splatoon 2 World Championships.

00:00 – Introduction

01:04 – Nintendo tournaments with Bill Trinen

04:30 – Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes with Suda51

21:50 – Mark of the Ninja Remastered with Corey Rollins

47:13 – Signoff

Games discussed have been rated Rating Pending to Mature by the ESRB.

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Interview Special - Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes + Mark of the Ninja Remastered

Host Chris Slate is joined by Samantha Robertson and Todd Buechele from Nintendo Treehouse to discuss all the big and little enhancements made to the Donkey Kong CountryTM: Tropical Freeze game for the Nintendo SwitchTM system. And to celebrate Donkey Kong’s debut on Nintendo Switch, all the usual episode segments – Pro’s Picks, the Warp Zone game quiz and Player’s Pulse listener questions – are devoted to Nintendo’s number-one ape.

00:00 – Introduction

01:05 – Pro’s Picks

06:17 – Warp Zone

09:49 – Player’s Pulse

22:35 – Game Forecast

24:21 – Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Discussion

38:00 – Signoff

Games discussed have been rated Everyone to Teen by the ESRB.

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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze + Our Favorite Donkey Kong Games

Host Chris Slate is joined by Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang from Nintendo Minute to discuss all things Nintendo from E3 2018, from big announcements to tournaments to the amazing new Super Smash Bros. UltimateTM game for the Nintendo SwitchTM system. The team also welcomes two special guests to the show: the winner of the Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018, ZeRo, and the President and COO of Nintendo of America himself, Reggie Fils-Aimé!

00:00 – Introduction

00:32 – Reggie Fils-Aimé

22:58 – Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018 Winner

47:54 – Our Favorite Moments from E3 2018

58:32 – Signoff

Games discussed have been rated Rating Pending to Mature by the ESRB.

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Special Episode from E3 2018: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Reggie & More!

Host Chris Slate is joined by Toph, a competitive Super Smash Bros.TM player and commentator, and JC Rodrigo from Nintendo Treehouse to discuss recent Super Smash Bros. Ultimate announcements, the competitive scene and their favorite fighting games. The guests also answer listener questions, take the Warp Zone quiz and more.

01:06 – Pros’ Picks

07:51 – Warp Zone Quiz

11:41 – Player’s Pulse

42:29 – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Discussion

56:23 – Game Forecast

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

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Fighting Game Blowout, feat. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate!

Host Chris Slate is joined by Nintendo of America’s Kirk Scott and Vince Chon from the Publisher and Developer Relations team, plus Camille Van Duyn from Strategic Communications to discuss recent game announcements and some of the biggest titles coming this fall to the Nintendo Switch system. The group also responds to listener comments about the Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online lineup, takes the Warp Zone quiz and more.

01:08 – Recent Game Announcements

24:15 – Pros’ Picks

31:36 – Warp Zone Quiz

35:31 – Player’s Pulse

45:01 – Fall Game Guide

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

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Fall Game Guide 2018

Host Chris Slate is joined by Theresa Apolinario from Nintendo Treehouse and Zach Drapala from SwitchForce and GhostRobo on YouTube to discuss five features for longtime Pokémon fans in the Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! games. The group also talks about other recent and upcoming Nintendo Switch games, answers listener questions, takes the Warp Zone quiz and more.

00:58 – Pokémon: Let’s Go – 5 Features for Longtime Fans

0:27:59 – Pros’ Picks

0:36:54 – Warp Zone Quiz

0:39:37 – Player’s Pulse

0:58:45 – Game Forecast

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

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Pokémon: Let’s Go – 5 Features for Longtime Fans

Fall is filled with exciting new games for Nintendo Switch™ fans, and on the latest episode of Nintendo Power Podcast, host Chris Slate and Katie Casper from Nintendo of America dig into some of the biggest ones. From Luigi’s Mansion™ 3 to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition and more, there’s something here for every kind of player. The panel also recommends games they’ve been enjoying, takes the Warp Zone Quiz and more!

01:05 – Pro’s Picks

12:35 – Player’s Pulse

22:25 – Warp Zone Quiz

25:16 – Game Forecast

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

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Fall Game Frenzy: Luigi’s Mansion 3 and more!

The poll has closed, and the votes have been counted – all that’s left to do is announce YOUR fan-favorite games of 2019! From franchise favorites like the Luigi’s Mansion™ 3 and Fire Emblem™: Three Houses games to indie sensations like Cuphead and Untitled Goose Game, many of the year’s most memorable games are among the nominees. Join host Chris Slate and guests Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang from Nintendo Minute as they announce the winners and share their own picks in this special year-end episode.

01:46 – Coolest Co-op

06:22 – Most Vicious Versus

10:55 – Brightest Bright Idea

13:55 – Most Unexpected

18:02 – Favorite Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Character

20:57 – Toughest Challenge

23:55 – Most Glorious Graphics

26:35 – Sweetest Soundtrack

29:07 – Most Sensational Story

32:39 – Indie Excellence

35:04 – Biggest Brain-Bender

40:01 – Platforming Perfection

42:51 – Most Epic RPG

45:56 – Players’ Game of the Year

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

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Fan-Favorite Games of 2019 Winners Revealed!

A grand Paper Mario™ adventure is about to unfold on the Nintendo Switch™ system, and in this episode, we talk about every new crease! Host Chris Slate is joined by Ethan Stockton from Nintendo Treehouse and Camille Van Duyn from the Strategic Communications team at Nintendo of America to share their detailed thoughts about the Paper Mario: The Origami King game after many hours of play. The group also discusses a unique and touching summer trip in Wide Ocean Big Jacket (this episode’s featured Nintendo Power Game Club game), takes the Warp Zone Quiz, picks their top new titles for Nintendo Switch and more!

00:36 – Paper Mario: The Origami King

35:01 - Player’s Pulse

41:12 - Nintendo Power Game Club: Wide Ocean Big Jacket

55:15 - Warp Zone Quiz

1:01:11 - Game Forecast

Ending music is from Paper Mario: The Origami King.

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

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Unfolding Paper Mario: The Origami King – Hands-On Discussion!

The August Indie World Showcase just revealed some of the coolest games coming to the Nintendo Switch™ system, like Hades, the next epic action title from fan-favorite developer Supergiant Games! Host Chris Slate sits down with Supergiant’s Creative Director Greg Kasavin to get all the juicy details. Chris is also joined by Nintendo of America’s Kristen Lynch from the Publisher & Developer Relations team and Michael Grimm from the social media team to dig into all the other new indie games and pick their favorites. The group also discusses Supergiant’s Transistor in Nintendo Power Game Club, takes the Warp Zone Quiz, names their top upcoming titles for Nintendo Switch and decides whether Pikachu or Yoshi would make the best pet!

00:30 – Hades developer discussion

31:22 – Indie World Showcase

39:23 – Player’s Pulse

44:01 – Nintendo Power Game Club: Transistor

1:00:25 – Warp Zone Quiz

01:05:06 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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

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Indie World Showcase Special with Hades Developer Interview!

This month marks 35 years of Super Mario™ games, so to babble about his favorite bros., host Chris Slate called up three Mario maniacs from Nintendo Treehouse: Nate Bihldorff, Reiko Ninomiya and Tim O’Leary! The group talks about the new Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection, their first experiences with the original Super Mario Bros.™ game and many Mario milestones in between! The guests also challenge a special Super Mario quiz, reveal the winning responses in a series of Super Mario fan polls and pick their most anticipated upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch™ system.

00:44 – Super Mario 3D All-Stars

19:16 – Super Mario Mania

28:17 – Player’s Pulse

31:48 – Nintendo Power Game Club: Super Mario Bros.

40:27 – Warp Zone Quiz

44:20 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Super Mario 64.

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

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Super Mario 35th Anniversary Special, Featuring Super Mario 3D All-Stars!

With only a week to go before the Pikmin™ 3 Deluxe game sprouts up on store shelves and takes root in Nintendo eShop, Chris digs into the game with series superfan Corey from Nintendo Treehouse and series newbie Yafine. They cover the top five things players should know, including hands-on impressions of the new side-story missions and other additions, gameplay tips and more! The group also gets into the Halloween spirit with the Luigi’s Mansion™ 3 game on its one-year anniversary, debates the creepiest enemies in the Legend of Zelda™ series, challenges the Warp Zone quiz and picks their most anticipated upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch™ system.

Never played a Pikmin game before? Download the free Pikmin 3 Deluxe demo from Nintendo eShop!

00:42 – Pikmin 3 Deluxe

30:27 – Player’s Pulse

34:34 – Nintendo Power Game Club: Luigi’s Mansion 3

46:29 – Warp Zone Quiz

49:55 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Luigi’s Mansion 3.

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

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Pikmin 3 Deluxe: Top 5 Things to Know Before You Play

It’s a special episode for fans of the Legend of Zelda™ series! Starting today, fans of the Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild game can go back 100 years to experience the events of the new Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity game! To help Chris geek out over the prequel’s many guest appearances and other cool connections, he’s joined by Chiko from Nintendo Treehouse and Joe from the Nintendo of America social team. Both share their impressions of the game after beating it, without revealing any big spoilers. The group also revisits The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in the Nintendo Power Game Club segment and shares the results of Legend of Zelda series fan polls. Plus, they take part in the Warp Zone game quiz and pick their most anticipated upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch™ system.

Never played a Hyrule Warriors game before? Download the free Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity demo from Nintendo eShop!

00:43 – Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

23:28 – Player’s Pulse

29:19 – Nintendo Power Game Club: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

43:46 – Warp Zone Quiz

48:03 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

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

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The Legend of Zelda Series Special Featuring Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity!

Street Fighter. Mega Man. Resident Evil. For decades, Capcom has developed iconic series and classic games, and in this episode, Chris covers some of his favorites with Capcom’s own Mike and Yuri. Stephanie from Nintendo of America joins too, and the group starts by sharing stories of their recent hunt together in the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise game for the Nintendo Switch™ system. They also reveal the results of Capcom fan polls, take an all-Capcom Warp Zone Quiz, revisit the Capcom NES™ and Super NES™ classics Ghosts ’n Goblins and Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts, and pick their most anticipated upcoming Nintendo Switch games (including a couple Capcom contenders)! So, power up your Mega Buster, charge up your Flash Kick, buff up with your Hunting Horn and join in!

00:30 – Monster Hunter Rise

25:18 – Player’s Pulse

29:57 – Nintendo Power Game Club: Ghosts ’n Goblins + Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts

41:53 – Warp Zone Quiz

47:41 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Monster Hunter Rise.

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

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