The NXpress Nintendo Podcast
2017-11
Episodes
Friday Nov 24, 2017
NXpress Nintendo Podcast 116: Switch's Third Party Boon and E-Rated Games
Friday Nov 24, 2017
Friday Nov 24, 2017
It's a more discussion-oriented show this week, as Tim and Patrick are joined by veteran Goomba Stomp writer Izsak Barnette to talk about the recent burst of third-party games on the Switch, as well as their prospects. Doom, L.A. Noire, and Skyrim are just a few of the heavy hitters that have already arrived; how do they survive the translation to Nintendo's hybrid, and will they be embraced by the Nintendo faithful? Does the future look bright for Switch developers not named Nintendo? And what games would we like to see next?
Next, the guys talk about a recent article from Izsak that touches on the need for more high-quality family games in the industry. Mario can't do it by himself, people, and though the gory dismemberment of games like Doom and gleeful crime sprees of the Grand Theft Auto series are plenty fun, maybe they aren't the best thing to play at Thanksgiving with the nieces and nephews.
Before all of that, we give Izsak the first-time guest treatment, as well as talk about what games we've been playing lately. For all this and more, have a listen!
Wednesday Nov 08, 2017
Wednesday Nov 08, 2017
If Switch owners haven't spent the last two weeks crushing Chain Chomps with a possessed Tyrannosaur, partying old-school style in New Donk City, and saving a village populated by living cutlery, then they've been doing it wrong. Super Mario Odyssey has taken the Nintendo world by storm, a glorious celebration of all things colorful and mustachioed. Rick, Tim, and Patrick have finally all had the chance to play through the main game (and more), and for their final review (with SPOILERS) they are rejoined by Goomba Stomp writer Tyler Kelbaugh to try to put the zaniness into words. Along the way, they discuss their favorite possessions, biggest disappointments, video game stories, and...marriage? This is a big one, folks.
Before that, the guys talk Xenoblade. Nintendo recently dropped a Direct focusing on Xenoblade Chronicles 2, but did the new footage and info sell us on this epic adventure, or cause complete confusion as to the complexity of the combat?
For all this and more, be sure to have a listen, and pay careful attention for how to participate in the NXpress Podcast's first giveaway!
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
NXpress Nintendo Podcast 114: ‘Super Mario Odyssey’ and Mobile Animal Crossing
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Super Mario Odyssey is a massive exclamation point on a banner year for the Switch, and this week Rick, Tim, and Patrick are joined by Goomba Stomp writer Marty Allen to revel in our first impressions of the bizarre and amazing journey Nintendo's plumber is taking this time out. Sure, we discuss just how revolutionary Odyssey is, comparing it to Link's adventure from earlier this year, but along the way, we also pick our favorite levels and characters so far, as well as express a few (very minor) nits. How do your favorite moments stack up with ours? Find out in this spoiler-free segment!
Before that, Rick and Patrick deliver their final assessment of the rip-roaring Fire Emblem Warriors, trying to sell the others on the insane slaughter and goofy dialogue they've been so charmed by. Also, we chat about Nintendo's next big mobile offering, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Will this full-featured game take over our lives, or is it coming out a little too early, surrounded by so many other excellent releases that will consume our attention?