On this episode of the NintenFusion Podcast, join us as we discuss our hopes and dreams for the Nintendo Switch 2. The day the console is revealed draws ever nearer, so we had to talk about it (again!). The successor to the Switch should be filled with awesome features and really improve on the previous system. Whether it's a better operating syste…

It's 2024 and it's time for our annual prediction of a new Nintendo Console! But this time we're so sure that we even put down a date! The Nintendo Switch "successor" (referred to by us as Nintendo Switch 2) is likely launching this year. Of course, there are games to consider like some new Mario, Metroid, Pokémon, and plenty of other series that c…

On this episode, it's time to review the 2023 year from Nintendo! There were lots of good games, like Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Mario Wonder, Pikmin 4, Metroid Prime Remastered, and plenty of others. How do these games compare? What's our pick for game of the year? Was this a good year for Nintendo in general, considering the inevitability of th…

On this episode of the NintenFusion podcast, David and Jordan get together to talk about the Game Awards. They talk about the current state of the show, including the massive number of commercials and tie-ins. Of course, there's discussion on Nintendo's presence, such as the games that won awards and why there weren't any announcements. Finally, th…

It's time to talk about The Legend of Zelda movie announcement! Are we excited? Is there something to be worried about? Will the movie be a faithful adaptation or should we expect something bland? The One Piece Netflix adaptation was awesome (which we talk about a bit!) so we're hopeful.Join us on Discord: https://nintenfusion.com/discord…

This episode join David and Jordan as they discuss which Zelda games should get a remake. We've already got Twilight Princess, Wind Waker, Skyward Sword, and Link's Awakening, but what else should get the same treatment? Do other games deserve a reimagining? Additionally, there were some interesting Switch 2 patents and rumors, so they had to talk …

In this episode of the NintenFusion podcast, David and Jordan decide to discuss their first impressions of Super Mario Wonder. Neither of them have had enough time to fully digest their thoughts for a full review, so an impressions episode seemed appropriate. Anyway, take a listen to what they're enjoying about the game, what works and doesn't work…

Jordan and David wanted to figure out which Mario game is the absolute best. So, they took the top 16 Mario games, threw them in a tournament bracket, and seeded them by Metacritic scores. Take a listen as we debate which title is supreme. Will it be the original Super Mario Bros. or will it be Super Mario World? Does New Super Mario Bros. Wii U st…

It's been a few weeks since we've posted and recorded, so we thought we'd talk about everything that we've missed since our last episode! So join us for some Mario Wonder hype, Switch 2 rumors, Wario Ware hype, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom DLC, and other topics as we catch up with the Nintendo content we missed! Join our Discord: https://nintenfusio…

This week, David and Jordan talk about the latest Nintendo Direct that aired in September 2023. This Direct really seemed to be about final projects on the Switch before it leaves us for the next console. There were some really great things to talk about, some of the highlights including the Splatoon 3 DLC, F-Zero 99, and or course Paper Mario: The…

A bit of a full episode this week as we talk about Super Mario Bros. Wonder's latest Direct. There are also rumblings of a September Direct as well as something new with Super Smash Bros. Lots of exciting things coming soon as a Nintendo fan with the inevitable Switch 2 on the horizon! Discord: https://nintenfusion.com/discord YouTube: https://www.…

In this episode, David and Jordan consider the August Pokémon Presents and everything that was announced. This presentation could have been an email, but it gave us a good opportunity to discuss where the Pokémon franchise is and where it's going. Take a listen as we talk about the Scarlet and Violet DLC that's coming soon, as well as all of the ot…

This week, David and Jordan have to discuss the latest in Nintendo Switch 2 rumors. Will the Switch Successor actually make a 2024 release? Well, there's a lot of good evidence suggesting that we just might! Take a listen as we talk about the rumors, give our own predictions about what the console might be about, as well as what games we think will…

On this episode, David and Jordan talk about Pikmin 4! In fact, this episode is a whole review! Is the game worthwhile? Are there any major changes from the past games? Is this a better entry into the series than the other games? Is the game super pretty? All this and more! Discord: https://nintenfusion.com/discord YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/…

After a rousing discussion of Pikmin 1 last time, David and Jordan decided that it was worth their time to play through Pikmin 2 and talk about it. There are some major differences between Pikmin 1 and 2 and it looks like Pikmin 4 is returning some of the mechanics from 2. To extend beyond just Pikmin, they also discuss why they think that these HD…

On this episode David and Jordan nerd out over how great Pikmin is. They're also stunned by how great the Pikmin HD port is. So, join them as they talk about how much they love these little guys and why Pikmin 1 is such a great and impactful game. Of course, the Pikmin 4 demo was recently released and so was a big overview trailer, so there's that …

This episode covers the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, which we hereby dub the Mario Direct. There were lots of good games shown at the direct, but the star was all of the new Mario content. Take a listen as we discuss the wonderful world of Mario (and other titles like Pikmin 4, Pokémon, WarioWare and more!) Discord: https://nintenfusion.com/discord Y…

As part of our analysis on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, we figured it would be a great idea to talk about the Dungeons! Now, we aren't spoiling any of the dungeons in the game, so don't worry about that. However, we talk about how they compare to Breath of the Wild and all of the other 3D Zelda games. Are they good? Are they interesti…

The time has come for us to discuss our initial impressions with the game. We recorded this a few days after release, and have a lot to talk about. And don't worry, we won't go into any spoilers! Our discussion goes up until getting the Paraglider with some basic discussion about other things revealed officially by Nintendo. Anyway, this game is am…

In this episode, we have to go over our hype for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The final trailer dropped not too long ago, and we are just so excited to get our hands on this game. So, join us for our expectations regarding the game as well as all of the interesting things we found and wanted to discuss from the trailer. There's a lot …

Nintendo and Illumination recently released The Super Mario Bros. Movie to theaters. Of course, we had to go see it and review it since we're a Nintendo podcast! We had a really great time laughing, enjoying the music, and seeing the beautiful visuals. Here's to hoping more properties get turned into movies! Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintenFusio…

We were graced with ten beautiful minutes of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay footage! Of course we had to talk about what we saw, including what we think of the new gameplay mechanics like Fuse and Ultrahand. There are lots of other little goodies like new NPCs, changes to the environment, and so much more! However, is it going t…

The Minish Cap was recently released on Nintendo Switch Online. It's been a long time since David and Jordan played the game, so they figured it would make for a fun podcast episode! Take a listen to how we think the game has held up over the years and if it is still worthy of standing among the greats in the Zelda series. Additionally, we discuss …

As Nintendo fans, we have a massive library of games to choose from. With this vast library of games, sometimes some games go unnoticed or passed up on by many fans. Or, games carry a poor reputation that is no longer deserved. In this episode, we wanted to highlight a few games on various Nintendo systems that we think are underrated. From Zelda 2…

On this week's episode, we really wanted to know if Nintendo's new pricing model makes sense. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is slated for $70 (USD), Pikmin 4 is $60, but Metroid Prime Remastered is only $40. Is their "case-by-case" model a good one? Is $70 too much for a Nintendo game? All this and more discussed on this episode of the NintenFusion p…

There were *SO* many things to talk about this week! Nintendo gave us a massive Nintendo Direct presentation filled to the brim with things we've hoped for along with details regarding things that we love, that we're excited about, and that genuinely surprised us! We haven't been so happy after a Nintendo Direct in a long time, and it honestly migh…

There are a handful of topics in this episode. The main one is Fire Emblem Engage. We're all big fans of the Fire Emblem series, and we had to talk about the latest game and how it (so far) shapes up with the rest of the series. Then, we talk about some of our favorite moments with the series and our general opinions and thoughts. Then, the discuss…

This time Jordan and David sit down and have a good long chat about the Wii U era. Nintendo's Wii U years were fraught with really fun games and massive droughts with very little success. Some of our favorites include Pikmin 3, Mario Maker, Splatoon, and a few others. It's a shame that a console with quality titles didn't see much success. At least…

On this episode, we had to talk about what our hopes and dreams for Nintendo's 2023 are. Will we see some amazing games and releases from Nintendo this year? Or are we going to have a pretty chill year with Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Pikmin 4 dominating everything else. Take a listen to what we expect for 2023! Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nin…

On this episode, we review how 2022 ended up. Our aspirations for the year were incredibly lofty, and to be honest the year did not hit the mark. However, we got some excellent games, great experiences, and some hopes for what's to come. So, join us on this episode as we do our 2022 NintenFusion Game Awards and crown our Game of the Year! Twitter: …

On this episode of the NintenFusion Podcast, we had to do a full review of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. It took us a whole month to gather our thoughts, but now we have a full review ready to go. The games were really quite fun, but their performance issues really hurt the enjoyment factor. Hopefully GameFreak learns from these games and The Pokémon…

On this episode, David and Jordan discuss the Nintendo Seal of Quality. The Nintendo Seal of Quality was a way to prove that Nintendo games met a certain standard. The real question is does it mean anything today? With the release of Scarlet and Violet recently and all of the problems those games had, it's hard to know for sure. Additionally, we ha…

This week, we had to talk about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. These games are really fun! There's a lot of awesome stuff going on here and we think Pokémon is taking the right direction with the series. However, GameFreak was clearly not given the time that they needed to properly finish this game. It's a buggy mess with all sorts of problems! Hopefu…

Scarlet and Violet are set to launch in just under two weeks! While we love some of the Pokémon reveals, we're still really nervous about how the game will play and how the game looks. We're concerned that the Open World nature of the game will be an interesting take on the series but might fail to impress us or even work with the core gameplay of …

For Halloween this year, David and Jordan decided it was time to talk about the Luigi's Mansion series. The series means a lot to us, so we had to share our favorite memories and what we like about the series. Of course, we had to talk about how the series could evolve in the future as well. Hope you have a fantastic Halloween! Twitter: https://twi…

This time on the NintenFusion podcast, David and Jordan ask if Nintendo should continue with their exclusivity. Would their games perform well on PC or other consoles? Is the PC a viable option for video game history and preservation? Could we see more visually powerful games from Nintendo if they weren't limited to their consoles? What about cross…

This week, David and Jordan take a look back at all of Nintendo's various multimedia ventures. There was the original Mario Movie years ago, some TV shows, web series, and plenty of cancelled projects. All of these taught us Nintendo fans some valuable lessons: Nintendo is very careful with their properties yet they have properties that would make …

On this episode, we sit around and talk about our top 10 GameCube games! There's been a lot of discussion about the GameCube lately, with incoming ports, remasters, or even the Nintendo Switch Online adding the games. So, with the GameCube being one of the formative consoles for our experiences and for most Nintendo series, please enjoy our top 10!…

With the third game in the Splatoon series out, David and Jordan decide it's time to review the game. Of course, there are common questions of whether or not the game should have even been a sequel instead of an update. And, well, considering the changes, improvements, updated quality of life, and a whole new story mode, yes, it's a good sequel. En…

The September 2022 Nintendo Direct has come and gone and we're still blown away. This direct covered so many different titles, many of which we weren't expecting to be announced or talked about! Take a listen as we discuss Fire Emblem, Pikmin, ports, additions through DLC, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! So much to be excited about a…

We're getting so close to the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet! The game is just over two months away, and they gave us a new trailer to introduce us to a few new Pokémon and mechanics! With the reveal of all three paths for the story mode, as well as Klawf, Armarouge, and Ceruledge, we've got a better picture of what's in store for us in Nove…

This week on the NintenFusion Podcast, David and Jordan sit down and discuss Splatoon 3. Some of the big topics include how the game felt with the Splatfest World Premiere as well as the information we've gotten in past directs. Also, we have to discuss whether or not Splatoon even needs another sequel, why this wasn't on the Switch 2, and if Ninte…

This week we have a special guest on to talk about Xenoblade Chronicles 3! Since Jordan isn't the biggest fan of JRPGs, an old friend named James has joined David. Of course, both David and James are huge Xenoblade nerds and talked about the game for almost two whole hours. Take a listen as they start with a spoiler-free segement discussing things …

On this episode, we had to talk about the latest news for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The games are quickly approaching and they revealed all sorts of new stuff about them in the new Direct. We have the region name of Paldea, a few new Pokémon, Paldean Wooper, the bike mechanic, and the new Battle Mechanic: the Terastal Phenomenon. Lots of informat…

Banjo Kazooie is one of our all-time favorite games. We're very nostalgic for the fantastic worlds, the fun gameplay, the charming characters, and the wonderful music. While we waited for big Nintendo News to drop, we decided to discuss Banjo Kazooie especially as it appears on the Nintendo 64 app for Nintendo Switch Online. Of course, there are al…

June came and went without a big Nintendo Direct. However, we got a nice little Partner Showcase. There are also some significant rumors regarding upcoming Nintendo Switch hardware that might make an appearance in the next few months. Jordan also played through the DLC expansion to Monster Hunter Rise and we had to talk about it! Anyway, hope you e…

On this episode, we talk about all of the news that was shared through the various presentations of Summer 2022. Microsoft announced a ton of new games and we think it's important to discuss what's happening in the rest of the industry! Of course, they also dropped a new trailer for Silksong, one of our most anticipated games! We had to talk about …

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet had a new trailer drop this week. There were some big surprises like Lechonk, Smoliv, and Pawmi being the new "Route 1" Pokémon. We also got to see the new legendary Pokémon Miraidon and Koraidon that are clearly motorcycles! Of course, we can't forget the new (attractive) Pokémon Professors that have taken the Internet b…

On this episode, David and Jordan sit down to chat about what kind of things we should expect from Nintendo during the June 2022 new cycle. Nintendo typically has a bunch of announcements, and even without E3, there's no reason to not expect some updates to current projects and even the announcement of some new projects on the horizon. We're very e…

With the recent leak of the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance emulators for Nintendo Switch, David and Jordan ponder what games would be best for the service. There are the regular staples, like Mario and Zelda, but perhaps they should also add Pokémon and Metroid games! There are loads of great titles for the Game Boy consoles, and many of them would …