Nintendo Voice Chat

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