The NXpress Nintendo Podcast
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Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link Review
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link was an incredibly assured attempt to rewrite the rules of the entire series. Unfortunately, most people just don’t like change and because it was different and harder than the original, many fans of the series hated the entry. Fast forward more than two decades and we decided to revisit the black sheep of the Zelda family. What follows is a segment from episode 46 of the NXpress Nintendo Podcast in which Ricky, Patrick, Tim, and Arron got into a heated argument about the merits of Zelda II. Enjoy!
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Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
NXpress Nintendo Podcast 251: September Nintendo Direct Reactions + UnMetal Review
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Poyo! This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Cameron Daxon, Marc Kaliroff, and Campbell Gill are joined by Eliza from Kirby Informer to break down everything there is to know about the recent Nintendo Direct, including a healthy amount of hype around everyone’s favorite pink puffball. It may be a few days since the Direct aired, but even now there’s so much to say about what has to be one of Nintendo’s most bonkers presentations in recent memory. From the reveal of Kirby’s first full-throttle foray into the third dimension with Kirby and the Forgotten Land (sorry, Crystal Shards) to the unbelievable cast of the Mario movie, this showcase packed a little bit of everything for everyone – and that’s not even to mention the expansion of Nintendo Switch Online to include Genesis and N64 games, the long-awaited gameplay blowout of Bayonetta 3, and the release date of Disco Elysium’s Switch port, among many, many other announcements.
After wrapping up these announcements, Marc shines an indie spotlight on UnMetal, a Metal Gear Solid parody that manages to keep up a surprisingly consistent sense of humor that may even delight Kojima himself.
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Playlist:LFXIV – NXpress Intro00:42 – Main Event: Nintendo Direct Discussion“Checker Knights” – Kirby: Air Ride59:27 – Indie Spotlight: UnMetal Review“Victory” – Kirby Air Ride
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Time to return to the hunt! This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Cameron Daxon, Marc Kaliroff, and Campbell Gill dive into Capcom’s latest roleplaying adventure on Switch, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. Before that, though, the gang has a heated discussion on a divisive topic: should Super Mario 64 be worth $1.5 million? Maybe it’s capitalism, maybe it’s resellers, or maybe it’s auction house patrons with too much money on their hands–whatever the reason, there’s no denying that retro games are getting harder to find and even harder to afford.
As their temperaments settle a bit, Marc gives the hosts a comprehensive look at Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin in the Main Event. Blending monster-slaying action of Capcom’s multiplayer blockbuster with the intricate roleplaying combat of Xenoblade Chronicles or Final Fantasy X, Monster Hunter Stores 2 thrives in its elegant yet versatile combat system. Things may not fare so well outside of battle, but if you can put up with some subpar performance or excessive cat puns (which really sound pawful), then there’s plenty of fun to be had with you and your monsties. Marc continues to hold the stage for the Indie Games Spotlight, gushing about Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective–a puzzle title that might just be the very finest video game adaptation of a book ever made.
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Playlist:LFXIV – NXpress Intro00:42 – Nintendosage: The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario 64 auction prices“Title Theme” – Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin16:20 – Main Event: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Review“Astera” – Monster Hunter World44:04 – Indie Spotlight: Labyrinth City: Pierre the maze Detective“Proof of a Hero” – Monster Hunter Stories
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Best of the NXpress Nintendo Podcast: Ranking Nintendo’s Console
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
The Virtual Boy proved to be a dismal failure for Nintendo but in many ways, it was ahead of its time. The Nintendo DS came at the perfect time, long before mobile games and remains the second best-selling video game console of all time (eventually beaten out by the PlayStation 2). The Game Boy is the toughest gaming console ever made, sturdy enough to survive a bomb. The Game Boy Advance helped further advanced sprite-based technology. WII led the “console wars” selling more than 101 million units in the first quarter of 2012. Wii U is still home to four of the greatest games Nintendo has ever made. Nintendo 3DS stayed relevant for the longest time especially when the Wii U suffered in sales. The GameCube was home to a stellar lineup of fantastic games. Nintendo 64 had a collection of genre-busting, industry-redefining, titles. The NES helped revitalize the US video game industry following the video game crash of 1983 and introduced a plethora of now-iconic video game characters, a ton of accessories and it forever changed the relationship of console manufacturers and third-party software developers. Super NES took the formula established by the NES and made it bigger, faster, and better in every way imaginable. But what is the best Nintendo console? In this segment from the NXpress Nintendo Podcast episode 14, we duked it out, and boy did the conversation get heated.
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Best of the NXpress Nintendo Podcast: A Celebration of the Super Mario Bros. NES Games
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Thirty-plus years later after the release of Super Mario Bros., Mario remains the face of video gaming and one of the most recognizable characters in any medium. He’s appeared in over two hundred games, collectively selling over two hundred million units and thanks to the heroic Italian plumber, Nintendo helped end the video game crash of 1983. Super Mario Bros. is one of the gaming’s great masterpieces, and in celebration of the 30 year anniversary, we decided to look back at the original three games released for the Nintendo Entertainment System. What follows is the main event from episode 13 of the NXpress Nintendo Podcast. Enjoy!
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
In our main event from episode 11, we sat down and interviewed Jeff Hansen, the winner of the original 1990 Nintendo World Championship in the 11 and under category. Jeff was kind enough to share his stories working with Nintendo, travelling the world, and what it was really like attending and winning the tournament.
Wednesday May 03, 2017
NXpress Nintendo Podcast 96: Kirby's 25 Year Anniversary and 'DuckTales Remastered'
Wednesday May 03, 2017
Wednesday May 03, 2017
This week in our main event we review WayForward’s HD remake of Capcom’s classic NES platformer DuckTales. Released twenty years after the last episode of the cartoon aired we discuss whether or not the NES’ classic stands the test of time. Before we get to Scrooge McDuck we look back at 25 years of Kirby and pitch some ideas as to what Nintendo can do with the series moving forward. All this and more.
Wednesday Jul 08, 2015
NXpress Nintendo Podcast #14: Deciding Nintendo’s best console
Wednesday Jul 08, 2015
Wednesday Jul 08, 2015
The Virtual Boy proved to be a dismal failure for Nintendo but in many ways, it was ahead of its time. The Nintendo DS came at the perfect time, long before mobile games, and remains the second best-selling video game console of all time (beaten out by the PlayStation 2). The Gameboy is the toughest gaming console ever made, sturdy enough to survive a bomb. The Game Boy Advance helped further advanced sprite-based technology. WII led the “console wars” selling more than 101 million units in the first quarter of 2012. Wii U is still home to four of the greatest games Nintendo has ever made. Nintendo 3DS keeps Nintendo relevant as the Wii U suffers in sales. The Gamecube was home to a stellar lineup of fantastic games. Nintendo 64 had a collection of genre-busting, industry-redefining, titles. The NES helped revitalize the US video game industry following the video game crash of 1983 and introduced a plethora of now-iconic video game characters, a ton of accessories and it forever changed the relationship of console manufacturers and third-party software developers. Super NES took the formula established by the NES and made it bigger, faster, and better in every way imaginable. But what is the best Nintendo console? This week we duke it out, and boy does the conversation get heated. Joining us is Sound On Sight contributor Matt De Azevedo.
Friday Jun 26, 2015
Friday Jun 26, 2015
Thirty years later after the release of Super Mario Bros., Mario remains the face of video gaming and one of the most recognizable characters in any medium. He’s appeared in two hundred games, collectively selling over two hundred million units and thanks to the heroic Italian plumber, Nintendo helped end the video game crash of 1983. Super Mario Bros. is one of the gaming’s great masterpieces, and in celebration of the 30 year anniversary, we’ve decided to look back at the original three games released for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Before we dive into the king of platformers we finish off our E3 coverage and end with a review of Don’t Starve, an indie game best described as a hybrid of action-adventure, survival, and real-time strategy with Tim Burton-esque visuals and music. All this and more!
Thursday Apr 02, 2015
NXpress #1: Best of Nintendo Direct, Classic Boss Battles and the Future of Nintendo
Thursday Apr 02, 2015
Thursday Apr 02, 2015
Nintendo which celebrated its 125th Anniversary last year has had an extraordinary history, originally producing handmade playing cards and several small niche businesses. But ever since 1977, Nintendo has grown into one of the world’s most prolific and beloved video game makers. Nintendo became a household name outside of Japan in 1985 with the release of the Nintendo Entertainment System. The best-selling gaming console of its time, the NES saved the US video game industry following the video game crash of 1983. Nintendo has since been the most enduring and influential company in the medium and its consoles, branding and innovative game achievements have given the company a momentous status in popular culture. And so 30 years after the NES hit North American shores, we’ve decided to start our very own Nintendo podcast. Welcome to episode 1 – What’s NX? On topic is the recent Nintendo Direct, the NX, Nintendo’s mobile plans and classic boss battles.
Playlist:
00:00: Nuts for Nintendo ABC Special ClipIntro01:30: News: Best of Nintendo Direct38:00: Nuts for Nintendo ABC Special Clip 239:00: Classic Boss Battles: Mike Tyson45:00: Classic Boss Battles: No More Heroes49:00: Classic Boss Battles: Mr. Hand56:00: Jimmy Fallon Show Clip57:00: Bonus Content: What we want from the NX01:27:00: Bonus Content: DeNA and Nintendo’s mobile plans.01:42:00: Nuts for Nintendo ABC Special Clip 301:44:00: Song of the Week: Punch Out!! Theme01:45:00: Outtakes01:46:00: Outro