This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites one of his best friends and former games journalist, Keith Mathias, to chat about his experience as a brand new Switch owner 5 and a half years into the system’s lifecycle. Brian also gives his impressions of two new games on Switch, No Man’s Sky and Lego Bricktales. The two also answer some community questions.
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The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can 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!
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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:10 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game
00:06:53 – Pokémon-Themed Splatoon 3 Splatfest
00:07:21 – No Man’s Sky Impressions
00:12:20 – Lego Bricktales Impressions
00:17:55 – Super Mario Movie Discussion
00:21:28 – Listener Q&A: Zelda Movie
00:25:53 – Listener Q&A: Virtual Console
00:36:20 – Listener Q&A: Nintendo Game Informer Cover Stories
00:40:02 – Listener Q&A: Double Dipping on Games
00:48:32 – What Took Keith so Long to Get a Switch
01:00:02 – Keith’s Thoughts on Breath of the Wild
01:06:31 – New Switch Owner Recommendations
01:44:14 – Definitive Ranking: Franchises Keith is Excited to Have Access To Again
01:51:09 – eShop Gem of the Week: Death’s Door
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