The NXpress Nintendo Podcast
2019-08
Episodes
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
From a packed house to a nearly empty one, this week sees Tim and Patrick carrying the gaming torch on their own, as they deliver finalized reviews of Fire Emblem: Three Houses and The Sinking City, as well as thoughts on the latest Nintendo indie showcase.
So, after 90-odd hours of battle, drama, comedy, tea time, fishing, lost-and-found, and vigorous recruitment, does Three Houses hold up all the way through to the end — or even beyond? Seeing as how Patrick basically hasn't been able to put it down since he first picked it up, the short answer is probably yes. However, the guys go into more detail (though spoiler-free), discussing the gameplay differences between pre- and post-time skip, the difficulty for newcomers to the series, and whether it's worth starting over to play other houses.
After that, we go through some of the bigger titles spotlighted in Nintendo's Indie World, pick our standouts, and talk about how important it is for indie games to differentiate themselves from the growing mob of titles. Last, Tim reviews The Sinking City, a Lovecraftian detective story involving ancient gods in an atmospheric urban setting. Will fans of the author get more out of this? How do the puzzles work, and are they effective at making the player feel like they've solved a mystery? For all this and more, have a listen!
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Friday Aug 16, 2019
We've got a packed house for this week's show, but the more is merrier when discussing Goomba Stomp's recently published list ranking the Mario series. How does one assess greatness? It ain't easy, but there are enough strong opinions to go around to dispute some of the results. Rick, Tim, and Patrick are joined by Izsak Barnette and Game Boys co-host Ryan Kapioski to weigh in with our own picks for the best (and worst) Mario games, reignite the debate between Super Mario 3 and Super Mario World, jab at Sunshine a bit, and detail in general the thoughts that go into ranking games like these.
Before that, however, Izsak Barnette tells us about that time he went crazy and didn't play video games for a week. What was he thinking, and what did he learn? It turns out that there's a whole other world of things to do. Who knew? And finally, Ryan gives us the rundown on Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, and whether this Switch exclusive has enough combat and fan service to be worth your dollars. It's another episode full of twists and turns and tangents, so for all this and more, tune in!
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
NXpress Nintendo Podcast #174: Smash's Hero and The Best Games of the Last 30 Years
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
After last week's one-on-one with Fire Emblem: Three Houses, the guys go back to a more traditional show this week, as Rick and Patrick are joined by Izsak Barnette to discuss what we've been playing, a new Smash Bros. Ultimate character, and Goomba Stomp's recently published list of the best games from each year in the past three decades, as voted on by our staff. How many Nintendo titles took the top prize? And how many years were they blanked from even getting nominated? The results are pretty interesting, and may lend some insight as to why so many gamers are loyal to Nintendo consoles, even when it means less gaming options.
Before that, however, Izsak tells us about what's going on with Hero, the latest DLC for Smash. It turns out there may be some weird quirks to his moveset, but is he overpowered? This somehow leads to a conversation about our personal views on esports in general, but bear with us. Lastly, we close with a few more words from Patrick about the excellent Three Houses, including an assurance to Rick that this game doesn't ever turn into The Bachelor. And be sure to stick around for Rick's review of The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia, which apparently is better than just another coffee table book. For all this and more, have a listen!
Friday Aug 02, 2019
NXpress Nintendo Podcast #173: 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses' Special
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Friday Aug 02, 2019
This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Patrick invites Goomba Stomp's anime editor and Fire Emblem expert Matthew Ponthier to discuss in-depth, Fire Emblem: Three Houses.