Category: Nintendo

On this week’s All Things Nintendo, we’ve got a super-sized episode for you! Brian is joined by the Video Game History Foundation’s Kelsey Lewin to talk about the historical significance of several games that celebrated milestone anniversaries in 2021. The two also chat about Kelsey’s work with the Foundation, as well as what it’s like running the oldest retro game shop in Seattle. Following that discussion, Brian is joined by Game Informer video editor Alex Stadnik to react to The Game Awards. If you’d like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea),…

Nintendo’s new 22.0.0 firmware update for the Switch 2 added a new Handheld Mode Boost feature for the backwards compatible Switch games as part of its multiple features. However, it is not turned on by default on the console. We must enable it after the update, and Nintendo warned that opting into it may change how some games work. The Handheld Mode Boost on the Switch 2 would force the original Switch games to run in TV mode on the new console, even if you are in handheld mode. As a result, the frame rate and resolution would be higher…

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer community member Nolan Filter to talk about the Mario series’ evolution. After discussing the new Christmas movie, 8-Bit Christmas on HBO Max, and running down all the latest Nintendo-related news, Brian chats with Nolan about his grad-school research paper on the evolution of Mario’s gameplay mechanics and about what they would like to see from Nintendo’s flagship franchise in the future. If you’d like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Nolan Filter (@NolanFilter), Nolan’s upcoming game, Silly Seance (@SillySeance) The All Things Nintendo podcast is a…

With 2021 officially in the rear-view mirror, this week’s episode of All Things Nintendo is all about looking ahead to 2022. With the upcoming year looking extremely stacked, Brian invites Game Informer creative director Jeff Akervik to talk about the biggest games scheduled to arrive on Switch in 2022. If you’d like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Jeff Akervik (@JeffAkervik) 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,…

Disney Afternoon Collection suddenly coming to the Switch and Switch 2 almost 10 years after its PS4, Xbox One, and PC release felt a little weird! I mean, it’s packed with NES games. Now it is here with two additions. The SNES games Bonkers and Goof Troop bring the total number of titles up to eight and add some next-gen adventures to the compilation. While the best entries were already part of the group, the two latest additions still have their moments. Bonkers Let’s start with Bonkers! It’s based on the show of the same name about a bobcat cop…

On this first 2022 episode of All Things Nintendo, we dive into the Wii U wasteland to see what we can possibly still salvage. With 2022 on the horizon, Brian invites former Game Informer editor and current MinnMax co-host and GameMill Entertainment marketer Kyle Hilliard on the show to chat about the biggest Wii U games that still haven’t made the jump to Switch.  If you’d like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard) The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down…

After a slow news week to kick off 2022, the world of Nintendo is firing on all cylinders, so this episode of All Things Nintendo is all about catching up on the new looks at Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Not only that, but Game Informer’s Alex Van Aken also came ready to chat about the all-new Analogue Pocket and The Nintendo Tapes, his new collaborative EP of Nintendo remixes (two of which you’ll sample during this episode!). If you’d like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Alex…

The Nintendo Minute was never a minute, and neither is this week’s episode of All Things Nintendo! This week, Brian is joined by Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang, the two former hosts of Nintendo Minute, Nintendo’s in-house YouTube show. However, their time at Nintendo extends far beyond simply hosting that show. In fact, when you combine how long Kit and Krysta worked at Nintendo, it’s almost three decades of experience. On this special episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian chats with the two former Nintendo employees about their long-running show, what it’s like working at the company, and hints of what could…

Nintendo Directs are among the most exciting times for Nintendo fans, and we were lucky enough to get the first one of 2022 this week. Brian is joined by Ben Reeves on this very news-heavy episode of All Things Nintendo. Join them as they talk about all the big announcements both in and out of the Direct. If you’d like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Ben Reeves (@benjaminreeves) 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…

Before the internet was in every house and on every phone, video game players had few options when they got stuck in a game. While many opted to buy a strategy guide or ask a friend for help, Nintendo gave players the option to seek the assistance of professionals through the Nintendo Power Hotline. This week, Brian is joined by Game Informer senior associate editor Blake Hester to talk about his recent article digging into what it was like working at the Nintendo Power Hotline, and what Nintendo of America was like in the 1990s. If you’d like to follow the people from…