Podcast

The Week in Nintendo

Leisure, Video Games

In this weekly podcast, co-hosts Steve Bowling and Brandon Miracle discuss the week's Nintendo news, their own experiences with Nintendo games, and answer questions from The Winners' Circle! New episodes every Saturday at 9:00 AM PT/12:00 PM ET!

Video Games chart
#81
Episodes
60
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
46 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

60 episodes, newest first

  1. Switch 2's Gimmicks Were Worth It

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    This Week in Nintendo: Switch 2 mouse support is getting better, but it's just the tip of the iceberg. Join Jon and Steve as they discuss the current state of Switch 2's "gimmicks" and their hopes for the future of these features!

    33 min
  2. We Don't Know How to Feel About Game Key Cards Anymore

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    Given everything going on with physical media lately, we've decided to talk about game key cards again. We think our moods about them might be lightening...

    23 min
  3. The Switch was "Doomed to Fail"

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    This Week in Nintendo: Steve is joined by Jon and Ash to discuss early negative takes on the original Switch. Remember when nobody thought it would succeed?

    1 hr 4 min
  4. Recompilations are Losing Their Soul

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    3 sad and angry men talk about how AI is ruining community culture around fan projects.

    34 min
  5. Smash Needs to Change

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    This Week in Nintendo: Steve is joined by Daniel and Ash to discuss the state of Smash's roster, who should stay, who should go, and what needs to change!

    1 hr 5 min
  6. Is Switch 2's Exclusive Lineup Already Better Than PS5?

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    In This Week in Nintendo, Jon & Daniel look over Switch 2's library over 1 year later to see if it rivals PS5's 6 year old exclusive library.

    31 min
  7. Nintendo Special Edition Consoles Are Rad As Flip

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    This Week in Nintendo: Jon, Steve and Daniel discuss their favorite special edition consoles from The Big N!

    41 min
  8. The Overlooked Switch 2 Games

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    In this Week in Nintendo Jon, Derrick and Ash talk about all the Switch 2 games they feel haven't had the recognition they deserve

    40 min
  9. The Conflicted Zelda: Majora's Mask Remake

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    Is Majora's Mask 3D a good game despite its shortcomings? Could it even be the better way to play for some people?

    43 min
  10. Is Nintendo Physical Media's Last Hope?

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    Corporations aren't your friend, but is Nintendo somehow the most consumer-friendly of the big three now? Join Jon, Brandon and Steve as they discuss!

    56 min
  11. Game of the Year 2026 - Six Months In

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    Jon, Steve and Daniel band together (like mercenaries!) to discuss their favorite games of 2026 so far, as well as look ahead at the rest of the year whilst totally being humans and not spacefaring woodland creatures.

    56 min
  12. The Other Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake

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    This week in Nintendo; Jon, Ash and Steve reflect on the 2011 remaster of Ocarina of Time and whether it's truly an improvement over the original.

    37 min
  13. We Can't Stop Thinking About Ocarina of Time

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    Brandon, Steve, and Ash gush about Ocarina of Time. (And the rest of the Direct too.)

    1 hr 9 min
  14. Switch 2 - Year One in Review

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    Jon, Daniel and Steve take an exhaustive look at Switch 2's complete first year in this 90-minute episode!

    1 hr 50 min
  15. Rating Every Nintendo Launch Line-up!

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    This week in Nintendo: Steve, Daniel and Brandon rate every Nintendo console launch lineup to determine which is the best!

    2 hr 3 min
  16. The Best Looking Switch 2 Games

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    In this Week In Nintendo Jon and Steve discuss the greatest looking games released on Switch 2

    53 min
  17. We Can't Agree on Star Fox

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    This Week in Nintendo: Daniel and Brandon have wildly different views on Star Fox!

    40 min
  18. Can Switch 2 Handle PS5 Ports?

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    This week in Nintendo - Steve is joined by Jon and Ash to discuss our preferences on Switch 2, when to switch to PS5, whether Directs are needed, and more!

    1 hr 4 min
  19. Do We Still Need Nintendo Directs?

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    This week in Nintendo: What's going on with Nintendo Directs? Nintendo seem more and more comfortable sharing news through Nintendo Today while moving on from major presentations. Join Jon & Derrick to discuss this and more.

    43 min
  20. Brandon Rejected His Wife in Tomodachi Life

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    This week in Nintendo: Are we living the dream, or creating a nightmare? Does Mouse PI measure up? Finally, how is Pragmata? Join Daniel, Brandon and Steve as they jump in!

    45 min