Nintendo surprised us with a new look at the Super Mario Movie this week, and it actually got us all more excited than the previous reveal. That's just good marketing, friends. We also talk about the glaring performance problems with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and how some of our favorite games haven't always had the best, or even good, performance. On top of that Seth makes a compelling case for Sonic Frontiers as Game of the Year. 

00:00:00 - Intro 

00:02:30 - Super Mario Movie Direct Trailer Reactions

00:17:49 - Reb Was Right: Pokemon Has Major Perfomance Issues

00:38:08 - "You'll Love it, Very Fun, Runs Like Ass"

00:48:45 - NVC MiiVerse: What Are We Playing?

01:00:11 - Seth’s GOTY 

01:06:35 - Question Block & Outro

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reviews are here, and we’re joined by Polygon’s Nicole Carpenter and returning trainers Reb Valentine and Casey Defreitas to dive into all of the details about the latest generation! Here’s what we think of its tech issues, its latest gimmicks, and whether it stands out from other generations. Plus, Harvestella, the new Fire Emblem Engage trailer, Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s Game of the Year chances, and more!

00:00:00 - Intro 

00:01:24 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Review Roundtable!

00:37:34 - Wiibate: Do you name your Pokemon?

00:43:00 - What Else Has Our Attention? Xenoblade Chronicles 3 GOTY nomination, Harvestella, and more

01:08:06 - Question Block & Outro

Sonic Frontiers is a good 3D sonic game, and we have the review and the reviewer to prove it. We're also going to dive into everyone's favorite subject: Nintendo financial numbers! Specifically, how many Nintendo Switch consoles have been sold? It's a lot. We also take your questions and just have a nice time, but first… gonna check in with the panel and see what's new.

00:00:00 - Intro & Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase 

00:09:15 - Marvel Snap Rules!

00:13:32 - Sega Genesis Mini 2 Impressions

00:20:12 - Sonic Frontiers Review Deep Dive

00:33:11 - Nintendo’s Sold How Many Switches??

00:51:19 - Question Block

01:17:13 - Outro

This week we're wondering about a few things. Like, does Nintendo need an achievement system? How about Nintendo VR? We also premiere a new segment called RAPID RANK, answer your questions in Question Block, but most of all, have fun.

00:00:00 - Intro & What We’ve Been Playing

00:31:06 - Nintendo VR When?

00:48:28 - Wiibate: Does Nintendo Need Achievements?

01:04:38 - Rapid Rank: Top 5 Sonic Friends Who Are Not Tails or Knuckles

01:14:18 - Question Block & Outro

This week, Kat and Seth are joined by Mitchell Saltzman and Logan Plant to talk about Bayonetta 3 and Mitchell's shining review, where it shines and were it comes off a little dull. We also play everyone's favorite NVC game, "Wii Game or Something I Just Made Up?" plus we talk Sonic Frontiers and take your questions in Question Block. It's a real good time, is what I'm saying.

00:00:00 - Intro 

00:07:54 - Persona 5 Royal is here!

00:20:00 - Bayonetta 3 Review Deep Dive

00:38:27 - Sonic Frontiers Preview Chat

00:48:49 - Wii Game or Something I Made Up?

01:03:12 - Question Block & Outro

Hey Super Ninfriendos! This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, Casey DeFreitas shares her hands-on impressions of Pokemon Scarlet! Dan Stapleton also joins the crew to talk about his review of Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. We’re getting tons of new ports including Nier: Automata, No Man’s Sky, and Persona 5 Royal finally coming to the Nintendo Switch and we’re excited for them all! Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about Bayonetta 3. 

00:00:00 - Intro 

00:01:06 - Bayonetta Voice Actress Wants to Boycott Bayonetta 3

00:13:25 - Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Review Talk!

00:31:13 - Casey’s Pokemon Scarlet Impressions

00:56:07 - Nintendo Switch’s Impossible Ports!

01:08:00 - Question Block & Outro

It's been a week since the Mario Movie trailer was released, and we finally have answers to the question "What if Mario from the hit video games sounded like Chris Pratt from the hit dinosaur movies?" We reflect on this watershed moment in voice casting, as well as discuss what games caught our attention this week and answer your question block questions.

00:00:00 - Intro & What We’re Playing

00:24:56 - Super Mario Movie Trailer Impressions

00:47:50 - Bayonetta 3 is Almost Here!

00:56:50 - Question Block & Outro

Join IGN live as Nintendo reveals the first trailer for the upcoming Super Mario Movie,  starring Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy. Ahead of the reveal, we’ll be discussing our hopes and dreams from the movie as well as breaking down the previously announced cast. Stick around after the trailer reveal for live reactions from us and you, the viewer. 

October is more than just the spookiest month: it's chock-full of games for Nintendo Switch owners, too. Reb Valentine, Kat Bailey, Peer Schneider and Seth Macy talk upcoming games, Kat's trip to Japan, a giant TV that appeared in Seth's basement, and an exciting new announcement from Reb about LIFE?!? Great show this week, you're going to like it.

00:00:00 - Intro & Kat’s TGS Impressions

00:10:10 - Reb’s Life Updates & What We’re Playing

00:31:59 - Mario & Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Preview Impressions

00:42:48 - Upcoming Games for October

01:07:17 - Question Block & Outro

Is the Wii a vintage console? As much as the olds don't want to admit it, it certainly seems that way. We take a trip down memor-Wii lane to talk about Nintendo's interesting experiment that took the video game world by storm and went so far as to push Microsoft and Sony to come up with their own, much worse, motion-control systems. 

00:00:00 - Intro & What We’re Playing

00:21:21 - Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope 

00:25:37 - The Wii is Now a Retro Console

00:40:07 - The Nintendo Wii Quiz!

00:55:37 - Question Block & Outro