The NXpress Nintendo Podcast
2017-08
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 29, 2017
Tuesday Aug 29, 2017
Donkey Kong 64 might just be the most ambitious title to hit the Nintendo 64. Developed over a 2 and 1/2-year period by respected UK software house Rare, Donkey Kong 64 was met with critical praise when released and touted as the biggest game on Nintendo's third generation console. The game is massive, and we do mean massive. In fact, Donkey Kong 64 is the first title released for the N64 that required the memory expansion pack. Take the original game, scale it ten times its size and add about five times as many collectibles to it, and you know what to expect. That's Donkey Kong 64, and this week, we try our best to wrap our brains around it all.
Joining us is Goomba Stomp’s Indie Games Editor, Katrina Lind who also shares her thoughts on the barrage of indie titles set for release on the Nintendo Switch. In addition, Ricky shares his story of how and why his Nintendo Switch stopped working and Patrick tells us about his experience at the 2017 Nintendo World Championships. All this and more on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast.
Friday Aug 04, 2017
Friday Aug 04, 2017
This week we have a full house with Games Editor Mike Worby and Goomba Stomp writer George Cheese joining us to discuss whether or not Nintendo should adopt achievements moving forward. In addition, the NXpress crew breaks down the latest news from Gamescom and Patrick and Rick discuss Sonic Mania, one of the most pleasurable gaming experiences of recent times. All this and more.
Thursday Aug 03, 2017
Thursday Aug 03, 2017
This week Rick, Tim, and Patrick continue to talk Splatoon 2, with Rick finally sharing some impressions, as well as offering a comparison to a game he has been warming up to lately, ARMS. Meanwhile, Patrick shares some building frustrations with Splatoon 2's tendency to place restrictions on the player, and Tim tries to beat back the growing tide... After that, the guys do a rundown on some news, including the newly-announced Samus Returns 3DS, as well as the ongoing saga of amiibo availability (please Nintendo, make sure those Metroid figures are heavily stocked!).
For the final segment, the crew looks back upon one of the best gaming-themed documentaries of all time, The King of Kong, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. What makes this look at pride, obsession, and 80s hairdos such a special film? You'll have to listen to find out!