Podcast Episodes

The Heart of a Gamer: Remembering Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata 10 Years Later - NVC 769

10 years ago today, on July 11, 2015, the world lost a legend with the passing of Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. This week, join Logan Plant and Peer Schneider – who had the opportunity to intervi…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

We Played DK Bananza for Hours and it's Looking Like Switch 2's Top Banana - NVC 768

Our final Donkey Kong Bananza preview is here, and we’re totally in love with what we’ve played of the upcoming 3D platformer. This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Reb Valentine, and Mitchell Salt…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nintendo Switch 2: Five Things We Love and Five We’d Change - NVC 767

Nintendo Switch 2 has been here for a couple of weeks now, and we’re starting to get a better idea of what we love about Nintendo’s new console and what we’d change. This week, join Logan Plant, Seth…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Are We Going Bananas for Donkey Kong Bananza? - NVC 766

The NVC crew dives deep into the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, breaking down all the wild reveal from Oddrock’s Pauline transformation and DK’s expansive moveset (complete with Turf Surfing and Bananz…

Published on 3 months ago

The Big Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Spectacular - NVC 765

Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and there’s so much to talk about! This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Brian Altano, Tom Marks, and Seth Macy as they share their early thoughts on the new…

Published on 3 months ago

Our First Three Days with the Nintendo Switch 2

Episode 764

Happy Nintendo Switch 2 launch week! In this special IGN Live episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, Logan Plant is joined by Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and Jada Griffin to share their first three days w…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

NES to Switch 2: 40 Years of Nintendo with IGN's Co-Founder - NVC Special

As we approach the next generation of Nintendo, Brian Altano sits down with IGN co-founder Peer Schneider to look back at his decades-long journey covering Nintendo, from the early days to the dawn …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

We Interviewed Shigeru Miyamoto + Our Favorite Nintendo Switch Memories - NVC 762

Brian Altano interviewed the one and only Shigeru Miyamoto at Super Nintendo World in Florida, and he’s here this week to tell us every detail about his conversation with the creator of Mario. Hear B…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

We Toured the New Nintendo San Francisco Store and Talked with Doug Bowser! - NVC 761

Nintendo is opening a brand new retail store in San Francisco, and we toured it! This week, join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy, and Ryan McCaffrey as they break down their visit to the store…

Published on 4 months ago

Kirby Air Riders: Why Sakurai’s First Switch 2 Game Is a Big Deal - NVC 760

Masahiro Sakurai is returning to the Kirby franchise on Switch 2 after more than 20 years away, and we’re so excited about it! This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Tom Marks, and Brian Altano a…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago