The All Things Nintendo Podcast

This week on All Things Nintendo, Wesley LeBlanc joins the show to run down news involving the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the Virtual Boy Switch library, and impressions of 007 First Light and Resident Evil Requiem. Then, Kyle Hilliard comes on the show to discuss Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Dispatch.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Bluesky @wesleyleblanc. You can follow Kyle on Bluesky @kylehilliard. You can subscribe to Game Informer at GameInformer.com/Subscribe.

You can donate to the ACLU by visiting action.aclu.org/give/pm-donate-to-aclu.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at ⁠⁠⁠TeeLopesMusic.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠follow him on YouTube⁠⁠⁠.

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also ⁠⁠⁠join the Patreon page⁠⁠⁠ to gain access to bonuses like the community Discord, priority for interactive episodes, and early/ad-free episodes. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo merchandise, you can ⁠⁠⁠find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allthingsnintendo.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:00:54 – Persona Live Concert

00:11:23 – Super Mario Galaxy Movie

00:21:34 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

00:33:28 – Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch Online

00:41:16 – Disney Afternoon Collection

00:44:19 – 007 First Light

01:05:49 – Resident Evil Requiem

01:23:18 – Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

01:39:12 – Dispatch

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠, or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

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Robert Sousa

Roberto Nieves

Roger Reichardt

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Russell Sayer

Ryan Baldwin

Sir Phobos

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer Editor-in-Chief Matt Miller to discuss the avalanche of news, ranging from industry retirements and restructurings to paid DLC and free content updates for some favorite games.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can find both Matt and Brian's work on GameInformer.com. You can subscribe to Game Informer at GameInformer.com/Subscribe.

You can donate to the ACLU by visiting action.aclu.org/give/pm-donate-to-aclu.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at ⁠⁠⁠TeeLopesMusic.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠follow him on YouTube⁠⁠⁠.

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also ⁠⁠⁠join the Patreon page⁠⁠⁠ to gain access to bonuses like the community Discord, priority for interactive episodes, and early/ad-free episodes. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo merchandise, you can ⁠⁠⁠find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allthingsnintendo.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:12:13 – Game Informer

00:21:38 – Ubisoft Restructuring

00:32:15 – Kensuke Tanabe Retirement

00:36:15 – Super Mario Bros. Wonder

00:49:23 – Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

00:54:41 – Pokémon at Universal Studios

01:01:13 – Ball x Pit

01:07:01 – Mio: Memories in Orbit

01:26:11 – Sharing Favorite Your Games with Your Kids

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠, or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon:

Aaron Smith

Abdulla

Alana R

Alex Stadnik

Andy Junkins

Avri Rosen-Zvi

Barney

Ben Richlin

Big Mitch

Brooke Obscura

Chad Brekke

Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

ChapsMyAss

Charles Clift

Charles Hartford

Chris Rogers

Dan Noorman

Darth Platypus

David Ringham

Derek Sigmund

Dusty Beaman

Eric Mason

Frank Santana

Greg Nagy

guccinaytor

IanTClark

James D

Jawarhello

Joey Alesia

John Pyers

Johnny 5

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joseph Jury

Joshua Duperoy

Katie Cross

KCRadioMan

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

Kreaper207

kristiana

LindberghTheCat

LuvMyNES

Matthew

Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

MegaMan0685

Midnashorty

Nathaniel Edison

nintendo101.

Nolan Filter

ozzman83

Paige

Paul (@DrunkonMako)

Phyramar

Prattable

Rachel Atkins

Rob McCann (BobbyMac265)

Robert Sousa

Roberto Nieves

Roger Reichardt

Roy Hidrosollo

Russell Sayer

Ryan Baldwin

Sir Phobos

Smithypoo

Stuart F.

Zane Sink

Zech (threeswordssama)

Zeriquinn

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show by addressing the inescapable news happening in his home of Minneapolis/Saint Paul before transitioning into talking about Mario Tennis Fever and the Nintendo Year in Review 2025. Then, Axe of the Blood God's Nadia Oxford joins to talk about attending MAGFest 2026, and Johnny Gioeli of Crush 40 comes by for a discussion on his career and to share some Crush 40 news.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Nadia on Bluesky @NadiaOxford. You can hear Nadia on the Axe of the Blood God RPG podcast. You can follow Johnny on Instagram @johnnygioeli. You can hear Crush 40, Hardline, and Axel Rudi Pell on Spotify and Apple Music.

You can donate to the ACLU by visiting action.aclu.org/give/pm-donate-to-aclu.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at ⁠⁠⁠TeeLopesMusic.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠follow him on YouTube⁠⁠⁠.

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also ⁠⁠⁠join the Patreon page⁠⁠⁠ to gain access to bonuses like the community Discord, priority for interactive episodes, and early/ad-free episodes. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo merchandise, you can ⁠⁠⁠find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allthingsnintendo.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction00:02:05 – Addressing the Recent Minnesota News00:11:31 – Mario Tennis Fever00:16:43 – Nintendo Year in Review00:19:55 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons00:23:08 – Attending MAGFest 202600:41:33 – Johnny Gioeli from Crush 40

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠, or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon:

Aaron Smith

Abdulla

Alana R

Alex Stadnik

Andy Junkins

Avri Rosen-Zvi

Barney

Ben Richlin

Big Mitch

Brooke Obscura

Chad Brekke

Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

ChapsMyAss

Charles Clift

Chris Rogers

Dan Noorman

Darth Platypus

David Ringham

Derek Sigmund

Dusty Beaman

Eric Mason

Frank Santana

Greg Nagy

guccinaytor

IanTClark

James D

Jawarhello

Joey Alesia

John Pyers

Johnny 5

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joseph Jury

Joshua Duperoy

Katie Cross

KCRadioMan

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

Kreaper207

kristiana

LindberghTheCat

LuvMyNES

Matthew

Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

MegaMan0685

Midnashorty

Nathaniel Edison

nintendo101.

Nolan Filter

ozzman83

Paige

Paul (@DrunkonMako)

Phyramar

Prattable

Rachel Atkins

Rob McCann (BobbyMac265)

Robert Sousa

Roberto Nieves

Roger Reichardt

Russell Sayer

Ryan Baldwin

Sir Phobos

Smithypoo

Stuart F.

Zane Sink

Zech (threeswordssama)

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This week on All Things Nintendo, the listeners of this show are the guest, as Brian answers questions from members of the Patreon and Discord.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at ⁠⁠⁠TeeLopesMusic.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠follow him on YouTube⁠⁠⁠.

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also ⁠⁠⁠join the Patreon page⁠⁠⁠ to gain access to bonuses like the community Discord, priority for interactive episodes, and early/ad-free episodes. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo merchandise, you can ⁠⁠⁠find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allthingsnintendo.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:03:17 – Deaths in the Industry

00:11:13 – New Magazines

00:19:39 – Inbox Q&A

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠, or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon:

Aaron Smith

Abdulla

Alana R

Alex Stadnik

Andy Junkins

Art64

Avri Rosen-Zvi

Barney

Ben Richlin

Big Mitch

Brooke Obscura

Chad Brekke

Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

ChapsMyAss

Charles Clift

Chris Rogers

Dan Noorman

Darth Platypus

David Ringham

Derek Sigmund

Dusty Beaman

Eric Mason

Frank Santana

Greg Nagy

IanTClark

James D

Jawarhello

Joey Alesia

John Pyers

Johnny 5

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joseph Jury

Joshua Duperoy

Katie Cross

KCRadioMan

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

Kreaper207

kristiana

LindberghTheCat

LuvMyNES

Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

Nathaniel Edison

nintendo101.

Nolan Filter

ozzman83

Paige

Paul (@DrunkonMako)

Phyramar

Prattable

Rachel Atkins

Rob McCann (BobbyMac265)

Robert Sousa

Roberto Nieves

Roger Reichardt

Russell Sayer

Ryan Baldwin

Sir Phobos

Smithypoo

Stuart F.

Zane Sink

Zech (threeswordssama)

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This week on All Things Nintendo, IGN and Nintendo Voice Chat's Logan Plant joins the show to preview and predict 2026. They talk about games confirmed, games that could happen, and take part in a fantasy draft to create the best 2026.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Logan on Bluesky @LoganJPlant. You can read his work on IGN and hear him on Nintendo Voice Chat.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at ⁠⁠⁠TeeLopesMusic.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠follow him on YouTube⁠⁠⁠.

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also ⁠⁠⁠join the Patreon page⁠⁠⁠ to gain access to bonuses like the community Discord, priority for interactive episodes, and early/ad-free episodes. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo merchandise, you can ⁠⁠⁠find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allthingsnintendo.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction00:01:03 – 2025 Clean-up00:08:19 – 2026 Lookahead00:49:52 – 2026 Franchise Fantasy Draft00:59:34 – 2026 Realistic Predictions

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠, or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon:

Aaron Smith

Abdulla

Alana R

Alex Stadnik

Andy Junkins

Avri Rosen-Zvi

Barney

Ben Richlin

Big Mitch

Brooke Obscura

Chad Brekke

Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

ChapsMyAss

Charles Clift

Chris Rogers

Dan Noorman

Darth Platypus

David Ringham

Derek Sigmund

Dusty Beaman

Eric Mason

Frank Santana

Greg Nagy

IanTClark

James D

Jawarhello

Joey Alesia

John Pyers

Johnny 5

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joseph Jury

Joshua Duperoy

Katie Cross

KCRadioMan

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

Kreaper207

kristiana

LindberghTheCat

LuvMyNES

Matthew

Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

Nathaniel Edison

nintendo101.

Nolan Filter

ozzman83

Paige

Paul (@DrunkonMako)

Phyramar

Prattable

ProffClive

Rachel Atkins

Rob McCann (BobbyMac265)

Robert Sousa

Roberto Nieves

Roger Reichardt

Russell Sayer

Ryan Baldwin

Sir Phobos

Smithypoo

Stuart F.

Zane Sink

Zech (threeswordssama)

Zeriquinn
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