Nintendo's GOATs: Which Games Do These 15 Things BEST? | Deep Dive

Nintendo's GOATs: Which Games Do These 15 Things BEST? | Deep Dive

What elements make Nintendo games so special? Instead of trying to rank Nintendo's greatest games overall, we're taking a different approach. We picked 15 different gameplay categories and crowned the single Nintendo game we think does each one better than every other game the company has ever made. From stealth and storytelling to collectibles, progression, music, puzzles, world design, and much more, every category sparked plenty of debate. Some of our picks are obvious classics, and others might surprise you! Whether you're a lifelong Nintendo fan or just looking for a fresh perspective on some of the company's greatest games, this episode is packed with fun arguments and plenty of opportunities to disagree. Be sure to let us know in the comments which Nintendo games you think deserve the crown in each category! Time Codes: 00:00:00 Opening 00:03:24 Exploration 00:10:53 Platforming 00:17:55 Movement 00:22:28 Stealth 00:25:47 Combat 00:30:06 Boss Battles 00:35:40 Puzzle Design 00:41:53 Progression 00:45:13 Collectibles 00:50:18 Level Design 00:56:30 Atmosphere 01:01:18 Storytelling 01:04:16 Music 01:09:52 Multiplayer 01:12:37 Replayability Subscribe to Podcasting With Power for more Nintendo discussions, news, and deep dives! Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwithpower Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podwithpower.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@podwithpower Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podwithpower

Xbox Is Imploding... How Does Nintendo Avoid Doing The Same? | Nintendo News Recap

Xbox is (once again) struggling, withe reports of layoffs and studio closures coming in the near future. In this Nintendo News Recap, we discuss how we think they got there, what that says about the industry as a whole, and why Nintendo always seems to avoid these kinds of situations. We also look at data suggesting that Nintendo's June Direct was the most-watched summer showcase, even beating out SGF Opening Night! We discuss a long-awaited (and perhaps too late) update to the original Switch's eShop, and we round up reviews for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. Quick Headlines: Switch Online Bonus Offer, Europe Gets a Pokopia Switch 2 Bundle, Nintendo is Fighting Scalpers in Japan, Standalone Xenoblade 2 Torna Expansion Gets a Free Update, Star Fox's New Graphics Brought 64's Art Director to Tears, and Dispatch Removes (Some) Censorship Time Codes: 00:00:00 Opening 00:05:22 What is Happening at Xbox? 00:24:21 Nintendo Direct Most Watched Summer Showcase of 2026 00:27:21 Switch 1 eShop Gets MUCH Faster 00:29:36 Adventures of Elliot Review Roundup 00:35:17 Quick Headlines: Switch Online Offer, Torna Gets Free Update, Dispatch Removes Censorship 00:43:14 Out This Week Subscribe to Podcasting With Power for more Nintendo discussions, news, and deep dives! Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwithpower Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podwithpower.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@podwithpower Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podwithpower

What Nintendo MUST Change in Ocarina of Time Remake (And What They Shouldn't) | Deep Dive

The rumored remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has finally been confirmed, so this week we're asking a simple question: if Nintendo fis remaking one of the most beloved games of all time, what should actually change? We debate whether an Ocarina of Time remake should surprise longtime fans with new content, redesigned areas, and unexpected twists, or if staying faithful to the original is the safer path. Is there room to expand Hyrule and rework dungeon items? Should the game become less linear? And how much change is too much when you're remaking a gaming masterpiece? From graphics and art direction to dungeon design, exploration, combat, music, puzzles, story presentation, and progression systems, we break down the elements that deserve modernization and the ones Nintendo should leave completely untouched. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Opening 00:02:56 Graphics and Art Style 00:16:58 Music 00:19:11 Linearity, Dungeons, and Items 00:23:54 Exploration and World Building 00:28:18 Story and Lore 00:32:24 Moment-to-Moment: Combat/Puzzles 00:37:56 Should This Remake Surprise Us? Subscribe to Podcasting With Power for more Nintendo discussions, news, and deep dives! Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwithpower Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podwithpower.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@podwithpower Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podwithpower

Zelda, Resident Evil, Final Fantasy & More | Nintendo Direct Reactions & Beyond

Summer showcase season is over, and Nintendo Switch 2 fans have a lot to talk about.This week, we're recapping the biggest announcements from the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, Summer Game Fest, and the Xbox Games Showcase to see just how strong the Switch 2 lineup is becoming.From The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, Xenoblade Genesis, and Switch Sports Resort to third-party heavy hitters like Resident Evil Veronica and Final Fantasy VII Revelation, we're discussing the reveals that stood out most and what they mean for Nintendo's future.Time Stamps:00:00:00 Opening00:07:21 Rhythm Heaven Groove, Orbitals, Rayman Legends Retold00:21:02 Pokopia DLC, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, DK Challenge00:36:25 Xenoblade Genesis, Switch Sports Resort, Star Fox00:47:17 Final Fantasy Resonance, The Duskbloods, Splatoon Raiders00:51:18 Kingdom Hearts IV, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time01:02:55 Resident Evil: Veronica, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Spyro: A Realm BeyondSubscribe to Podcasting With Power for more Nintendo discussions, news, and deep dives!Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwithpowerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podwithpower.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@podwithpowerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/podwithpower

What Went Wrong With Star Fox? | Deep Dive

As we near the long-awaited return of Star Fox in just a few weeks, we wanted to examine why that wait has been so long in the first place? The series started strong in the 90s, but hasn't really held its ground since. What went wrong with Star Fox? In this deep dive, we explore the complete history of the Star Fox series, breaking the franchise into distinct eras and examining every major release along the way. We discuss the early innovations that put Star Fox on the map, the peak moment that was Star Fox 64, and the experimental period that left the series struggling to find its identity. Will this new Switch 2 entry define a new era of Star Fox? What would we want a new Star Fox to look like? Let us know what you think in the comments? Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Opening 00:03:09 Beginnings (Star Fox/Star Fox 2) 00:08:26 Peak (Star Fox 64) 00:14:29 Experimentation (Adventures/Assault/Command) 00:32:56 Lost Identity (64 3D/Zero/Guard) 00:39:43 Where does Star Fox go? Subscribe to Podcasting With Power for more Nintendo discussions, news, and deep dives! Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwithpower Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podwithpower.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@podwithpower Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podwithpower