Episodes
Published 05/12/23
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...
Published 05/12/23
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 06:36 – OCTOPATH TRAVELER II 09:49 – Bayonetta Origins: Cereza...
Published 02/16/23
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 America for fun debates and great game recommendations in this...
Published 12/21/22
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...
Published 11/16/22
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 Treehouse and Dr. Alan Bunney from Panda Global join the fun with...
Published 09/29/22
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,...
Published 09/08/22
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...
Published 07/26/22
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...
Published 06/08/22
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...
Published 04/28/22
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...
Published 03/23/22
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...
Published 02/10/22
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...
Published 12/20/21
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...
Published 12/08/21
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...
Published 10/29/21
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 Nintendo Treehouse and series newcomer Anthony from the Social Media...
Published 09/29/21
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...
Published 08/27/21
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 Power Game Club, which is a fun find for any fan of the classic...
Published 07/28/21
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 Legend of Zelda   09:32 – Two Nintendo Series Return!   12:15 –...
Published 06/18/21
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...
Published 06/02/21
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...
Published 04/30/21
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...
Published 04/01/21
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...
Published 03/31/21
This episode, Chris gets his paws on a purr-fect pair of platformers with the Super Mario™ 3D World + Bowser’s Fury game! Together with Owen from Nintendo Treehouse and Camille from the Strategic Communications team at Nintendo of America, Chris covers all the cool new additions to Super Mario 3D World and examines the brand-new Bowser’s Fury mode. The panel also pounces on the recent retro-inspired ninja-platformer Cyber Shadow in Nintendo Power Game Club, takes the Warp Zone Quiz, reveals...
Published 02/19/21