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Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Pour one out for an E3-less E3 season. This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Cameron Daxon, Marc Kaliroff, and Campbell Gill engage in an emotional discussion filled with rage, tears, shock, and amazement–as one does when talking about Nintendo. Marc kicks things off with some impressions of the upcoming Mario Strikers: Battle League, which has genuine potential to be one of the very best Mario sports games on Switch (is that a high bar to surpass? You decide). Next, the gang theorizes what Nintendo might have in store for this anti-E3 season–does the Big N have a showcase up its sleeve, or is that tradition broken forever now? At least we’ll always be able to count on Devolver for bringing the goods.
After that, it’s time for a rage-filled reaction to the latest combat gameplay footage for Sonic Frontiers, which, shockingly, looks horrible. TLDR: it ain’t looking good so far. Lastly, Cameron and Campbell close with a very different kind of emotional conversation about Behind the Frame: The Perfect Scenery and Life is Strange: True Colors, two very different Switch games that tug on your heartstrings and tell tear-jerking tales in ways that only video games can.
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Playlist:LFXIV – NXpress Intro00:43 – Opening: Mario Strikers: Battle League Preview and E3 Week Discussion“Mario’s Theme” – Mario Strikers Charged16:50 – Talking Point: Sonic Frontiers Combat Doesn’t Look Great“Let’s Make It!” – Sonic Adventure 2: Battle26:43 – Indie Spotlight: Behind the Frame Review“Title Theme” – Life is Strange: True Colors
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Here at NXpress Towers, we believe in Lechonk supremacy. This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Cameron Daxon, Marc Kaliroff, and Campbell Gill celebrate what would have been the first week of E3 season by sharing a mix of hot takes and first impressions. The hosts kick things off by reacting to the latest trailers for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and, most controversially, Sonic Frontiers. Big shocker: Pokemon is packed with cute pocket monsters that have set Twitter on fire, and Sonic Frontiers has seemingly already botched its massive potential with an extraordinarily underwhelming seven-minute gameplay trailer. In other news: water is wet.
After so much breaking news, it’s time to go for a blast from the past, so Marc and Campbell give their thoughts on two of the latest retro collections to hit the market. Marc reviews Pac-Man Museum +, which may have a few perplexing design decisions that hamper its convenience and accessibility, but it’s still an admirable lineup for fans of one of gaming’s most recognizable arcade icons. Next up, Campbell spotlights the Wonder Boy Collection, a compilation of some of the unsung heroes of the platforming history–an excellent lineup for platforming fans, but one that also suffers from some bizarre design decisions.
Lastly, it’s time for the usual indie spotlight, so Marc and Cameron dive into the darkly aquatic world of Silt. This may be the most terrifying game ever made for thalassophobes, but it’s nonetheless an excellent atmospheric adventure for players who’ve enjoyed titles like INSIDE and Limbo in the past.
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Playlist:LFXIV – NXpress Intro00:43 – Opening: Pokémon and Sonic Frontiers Preview Discussion“Viridian Forest” – Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu & Let’s Go Eevee20:20 – Main Event: Pac-Man Museum+ and Wonder Boy Collection Review“Japanese Title Theme” – Pac-Mania47:20 – Indie Spotlight: Silt Review“Adventure” – Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap
Sunday May 15, 2022
Sunday May 15, 2022
This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Cameron Daxon, Marc Kaliroff, and Campbell Gill react to the latest Nintendo Direct, the Indie World showcase of May 2022! Spoiler: no, Hollow Knight Silksong did not make a surprise appearance, much to Twitter’s chagrin. But although this may not have been one of Indie World’s strongest showings, there’s still plenty for the gang to run through: from the oh-so-controversial Ooblets to the curious episodic music adventure We Are OFK, this year’s May edition of Indie World offered up plenty for indie fans to dig into. Of course, this begs the inevitable question: with Indie World finished up, what does Nintendo have in store for its next flagship direct?
Next up, Marc closes the show with a swansong to the 3DS by reviewing Fragrant Story, a bite-sized SRPG that has the unique honor to be the very last game to ever be released on the console. With this being the last addition to the 3DS’ hardware library, the question remains: does Fragrant Story leave the console with a pleasing perfume or a disgusting stench? Marc tells all in a review discussion that might be longer than the game’s total playtime…
Friday Apr 01, 2022
NXpress Nintendo Podcast 279: Ranking Every Kirby Game, Ever
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Ready for the most contentious episode in NXpress history? This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Cameron Daxon, Marc Kaliroff, Campbell Gill, and special guest host Eliza from Kirby Informer answer the question that’s been burning on everyone’s minds this week: what’s the best Kirby game ever made? With superfans Marc and Eliza on the show, this isn’t an easy question to answer.
Covering mainline and spinoff games alike, Marc runs through his hyper-controversial list of the Pink Puff’s greatest and not-so-greatest adventures. This isn’t without some turmoil though – Eliza, Campbell, and Cameron make sure to let Marc know when he’s been objectively incorrect about something. After all, we all know that Kirby’s Epic Yarn is undoubtedly the best game in the series…right? Tune in to find out what game comes out on top!
Best of all, this is only part of this week’s Kirby bonanza on NXpress. If you still have an appetite for some Kirby goodness, make sure to check out our in-depth review discussion of Kirby and the Forgotten Land!
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Thursday Mar 31, 2022
NXpress Nintendo Podcast 278: Reviewing Kirby And The Forgotten Land!
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Cameron Daxon, Marc Kaliroff, Campbell Gill, and special guest host Eliza from Kirby Informer share a mouthful of thoughts on the confirmed 2022 game of the year, Kirby and the Forgotten Land! The first genuine 3D game in the franchise, Forgotten Land has a little something for everyone: adorable critters, laid-back gameplay, environmental storytelling, and even a dash of animal cruelty. Hey, Awoofy may be cute, but if he’s sitting on a pile of gold, it’s up to Kirby to do what must be done.
In this in-depth spoiler-free discussion, the hosts exchange notes on everything they love (and a few things they don’t) about Kirby and the Forgotten Land. They break down everything from the laid-back level design to the adorable characters to the revolutionary new Mouthful Mode–and have their fair share of disagreement along the way. After all, how should you spell Carby, anyway?
In honor of The Forgotten Land’s release, this is only Part 1 of our extensive Kirby-centric discussion this week. Keep an eye out for Part 2 for a healthy dose of controversy as Marc and Eliza rank every mainline Kirby game!
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Playlist:LFXIV – NXpress Intro00:53 – Main event: Kirby and the Forgotten Land Review“Roar of Dedede” – Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
NXpress Nintendo Podcast 274: Should We Be Excited for Pokémon Gen 9?
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Industry oversaturation, I choose you! This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Cameron Daxon, Marc Kaliroff, and Campbell Gill react to the announcement of Pokémon Gen 9, discuss the spiciest reincarnation of Switch Pro rumors, discuss Nintendo’s implementation of a trophy-esque rewards system for Switch Online, and review the adventure of a very good dog.
Starting things out with the recent Pokémon Presents showcase, the gang runs through the event’s many minor announcements (who could forget the 2.5-year anniversary of Pokémon Masters EX?) before getting to the real main event: the reveal of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, set for release later this year. Of course, with only a month passed since the launch of Pokémon Legends Arceus, the schedule of Gen 9 leads the hosts to ask the natural question: do we even need these games in 2022? The hosts have more than a few mixed feelings, but the powers of apple dinosaur and pompa-duck may win them over for the next generation of pocket-monster-catching after all.
With everyone’s Pokémon rants out of the way, the gang discusses the recent datamine hinting at the existence of a Switch Pro, suggesting that a hardware revision for Nintendo’s hybrid wonder might be in the works after all–and in other news, water is wet. This naturally leads the boys to share their thoughts on Nintendo’s recently announced missions and rewards system for Switch Online, which might not be as robust as the trophy and achievements systems on other platforms, but could still provide a healthy incentive to return to some of NSO’s legacy content.
Wrapping things up on an uplifting note, the gang gushes over Grapple Dog, an adorable and acrobatic platformer where you can pet the dog. Really, that’s all that needs to be said.
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Playlist:LFXIV – NXpress Intro00:52 – Main event: Pokémon Presents and Gen 9 Reactions“Burning Battlefield” – Pokémon Season 131:20 – Switch Pro Rumors + NSO Missions and Rewards System Discussions“Bonneton” – Super Mario Odyssey43:30 – Indie Games Spotlight – Grapple Dog“Proceed” – Grapple Dog
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
NXpress Nintendo Podcast 270: February 2022 Nintendo Direct Extraordinaire!
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
February 2022 Nintendo Direct Reactions
It’s a Double Dash week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast! Cameron Daxon, Marc Kaliroff, and Campbell Gill are joined by Yoshiller for a titanic episode so big that it couldn’t fit in a single show! In Part 1 of this week’s two-episode extravaganza, the gang dives into everything there is to know about the jaw-dropping February 2022 Nintendo Direct. The hosts walk through every single announcement of the show, from the highs of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 to the lows of MLB The Show and that Disney kart racer the world has been begging for.
It’s not often you get a show so jam-packed with as much exciting news as this, so whether you want to join Yoshiller on his old-school strategy marathon, enjoy some classic adventures revived for a modern generation, or hit the court in Mario- or Nintendo-themed sporting events, this direct delivered a little something for everyone (including a few birthday presents for some of the hosts). Directs are off to a promising start this year! Could 2022 be Nintendo’s next 2017?
Be on the lookout for the next episode this week, where we embark on a deep dive into Pokemon Legends Arceus!
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Playlist:LFXIV – NXpress Intro00:53 – Main event: February 2022 Nintendo Direct Reactions“Boxing Results Screen” – Wii Sports
Friday Dec 31, 2021
NXpress Nintendo Podcast 264: Looking Back on 2021, Predicting 2022
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Friday Dec 31, 2021
This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Cameron Daxon, Marc Kaliroff, and Campbell Gill finally bid adieu to 2021 and ring in a new year with a load of bold predictions for Nintendo’s 2022! Before getting to that, though, the hosts start things off by reminiscing on all the goods that the Big N brought to the table in 2021, including everything from this year’s deluge of excellent indies to the incredible reinvention of the Mario formula with Bowser’s Fury and even a handful of historical gems like the Famicom Detective Club games. Of course, that’s not even to mention the jaw-dropping reveals of E3 2921, including Metroid Dread–from the beginning of the year to its final days, Nintendo certainly gave the hosts plenty to highlight!
After celebrating all the best of 2021, it’s time to theorize what could be in store for Nintendo in 2022. Each host shares their predictions for the good and the bad lying in wait for the next year, raising major questions: will COVID continue to delay game development? Will we see Breath of the Wild 2 resurface at last for a 2022 release? And could we even get a revival of long-neglected franchises like Golden Sun? Only time will tell! Don’t forget to come back to this episode in December 2022 and see who’s right.
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Playlist:LFXIV – NXpress Intro00:42 – Main Event: 2021 Highlights“New Year’s Eve 11:55 a.m.” – Animal Crossing: New Horizons35:00 – Talking Point: 2022 Predictions“Happy New Year!” – Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
NXpress Nintendo Podcast 250: Indieland 2021 And Epilogue GB Operator Review
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Cameron Daxon, Marc Kaliroff, and Campbell Gill are joined by TOVG producer Michael Barryte for a jam-packed indie extravaganza episode. Michael kicks things off with a behind-the-scenes look at Indieland 2021, a charity live stream starring the Completionist and a host of indie developers around the globe raising money to support dementia research and treatment. Not only does the show support a good cause, but it also showcases a hugely diverse lineup of indies ranging from recent hits like Axiom Verge 2 and Toem to deeper cuts like Blossom Tales and Revita. Michael gives the hosts a deep dive behind the scenes, providing a thorough look at what it takes to put a program together.
Indies take a backseat in the next segment, as Marc takes center stage to celebrate the incredible Epilogue GB Operator, a groundbreaking devices that lets you play Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games in full 4k on the device and control setup of your choice. Whether you’re looking to homebrew your own creations or simply re-experience some nostalgic favorites, Epilogue’s peripheral is sure to deliver everything you’re aiming for–and more. Lastly, Cameron gives a quick spotlight on Toem, an idyllic Swedish photography adventure that feels like a playable breath of fresh air.
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Playlist:LFXIV – NXpress Intro00:42 – Opening Topic: Indieland Discussion“Title Theme” – Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga34:40 – Talking Point: Epilogue GB Operator Review“Mom’s Hometown” – Mother 350:00 – Toem Indie Snippet“Title” – Pokémon Fire Red
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Cameron Daxon, Marc Kaliroff, and Campbell Gill tackle a supersized episode packed with reactions about all things Pokémon and reviews of every new indie under the sun. Starting things off, all boys break down all there is to know about the recent Pokémon Presents showcase, from the bevy of updates for the countless Pokémon mobile games to massive blowouts on Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends Arceus.
Next up, the gan dive into an indie game extravaganza as each host reviews many of the most notable indies that released following the most recent Indie World presentation. Campbell kicks things off with a deep dive into Boyfriend Dungeon and the perhaps overblown controversy surrounding it, while Cameron provides a wholesome break with the wonderfully wholesome Garden Story. Meanwhile, Marc takes the hosts on an island vacation with Islanders: Console Edition, before Campbell gives another breakdown about the surprisingly bold sequel Axiom Verge 2. Closing things out, Marc provides a look at Pile Up!
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Playlist:LFXIV – NXpress Intro00:59 – Opening Topic: Pokémon Presents Discussion“Vs. Trainer” – Pokémon Diamond and Pearl25:50 – Indie Spotlight: Boyfriend Dungeon, Garden Story, Islanders, Axiom Verge 2, Pile Up!“Battle! Team Galactic Boss” – Pokémon Diamond and Pearl