Nintendo Power Podcast

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...

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 – Intro01:59 – Xenoblade Chronicles Expansion Pass Vol. 304:28 – Kirby’s...

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...

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™...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...