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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
Saturday Jul 10, 2021
Saturday Jul 10, 2021
You’ll pro-bably want to tune in to this one! This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Cameron Daxon, Marc Kaliroff, and Campbell Gill react to the announcement of the Switch OLED Model – likely the closest thing we’ll ever get to the fabled “Switch Pro.” Just what is this new addition to the Switch family? Is it worth the $50 price increase? Does it come anywhere close to the lofty hopes and dreams that fans had for a Pro model? The hosts break down all these questions and more as they discuss this random bombshell announcement from the Big N, even if it’s become something of a joke.
Next up, Campbell takes the host back to Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity with a spotlight on its first round of DLC, The Pulse of the Ancients. Providing plenty of absurd thrills with over-the-top new weapons, blood-pumping new boss battles, and a gloriously extravagant new playable character, Pulse of the Ancients provides a welcome excuse for players to jump back into Nintendo and Koei Tecmo’s latest hack and slasher. Lastly, Cameron provides an indie spotlight for Boomerang X, the latest first-person action title from Devolver Digital that represents a rare example of a game that’s ok to judge by its cover–what you see is what you get with this concise thriller, but there’s nothing wrong with that.
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Playlist:LFXIV – NXpress Intro00:40 – Main Event: Nintendo Switch OLED Model Discussion“Title Theme” – Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity26:02 – Talking Point: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Pulse of the Ancients Review“The Knight Who Seals The Darkness” – Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity45:18 – Indie Spotlight: Boomerang X“Battle – Hyrule Field” – Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
New Pokémon Snap Review
This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Cameron Daxon and Marc Kaliroff are joined by the one and only teacher, puppet master and, goth Tamagotchi overlord of Goomba Stomp, Marty Allen, for a photogenic smorgasbord of tangible and digital adventures. In the opening segment, Marc talks to the two about his experience using Fujifilm’s latest Instax Mini Link Nintendo Switch compatibility after receiving a review unit of the upcoming Pikachu Edition device bundle from the instant film company. Through quirky filters and a sentimental way of forging Nintendo memories in a nostalgic way, there is no doubt that those looking to print out some retro-styled screenshots will no doubt enjoy the magic of Fujifilm’s products.
In the main event, Cameron and Marty capture their thoughts on Bandai Namco’s latest New Pokémon Snap in a wide overview of their experience with the second entry in the on-rails picture-taking sub-franchise. With a Darwinized tale, adorable creatures, and new faces to discover, New Pokémon Snap is an expected comeback for a long-dormant albeit fan-favorite title. In the end though, perhaps we are all here just to vibe out with some Bulbasaur — and that is all that matters. To close things off with the Indie Spotlight, Cameron talks about his experience playing the scuba diving adventure game Subnautica: Below Zero while Marty checks in with the gang on his adventures over 400 days in The Longing.
For more of Marty Allen you can of course check out his website Martystuff.com!
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Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Goomba Stomp Anime Editor Matthew Ponthier joins the next generation of hosts, Cameron Daxon, Marc Kaliroff, and Campbell Gill to discuss Capcom’s record-smashing, monster-murdering hit Switch exclusive, Monster Hunter Rise. But before the gang set out on their hunt, they take some time to bemoan a recent slew of Nintendo disappointments. They mourn the death of Mario on March 31st, complain about the perpetual problem of Joy-Con drift, and lastly, break down Yuji Naka’s fantastically failed comeback, Balan Wonderworld. Cameron shares his experience of losing precious hours of his life trudging through this dismal attempt at revitalizing the 3D platformer – even an accompanying novel adaptation can’t redeem this mess.
Moving onto the main event, Matt takes the stage to tell the gang everything there is to know about Monster Hunter Rise. Touching on everything from its lineup of new and returning monsters to its innovative wirebug mechanics, Matt breaks down how Rise is a worthy entry in this long-running series that does its legacy justice. While it still might not be the most intuitive game for newcomers to get into, it offers more dynamic and exciting gameplay than ever when it comes to taking down these massive foes. Ending things out with the usual Indie Spotlight, Campbell says some words about Lost Words: Beyond the Page, a former Google Stadia exclusive that has now come to Switch. Praising its emotional storytelling and poignantly relatable depiction of childhood grief, Lost Words is a touching platformer whose lackluster gameplay is compensated by its gut-punching emotional storytelling.
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Playlist:LFXIV – NXpress Intro00:42 – Nintendosage: Nintendo Disappointments with Mario 35, Joy-Con Drift, Balan Wonderworld“Hurry Up! – Overworld” – Super Mario 3D Land15:35 – Main Event: Monster Hunter Rise Impressions“Brave Hunters” – Monster Hunter Rise55:50 – Indie Spotlight: Lost Words: Beyond the Page“Meowcenaries” – Monster Hunter Rise
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Persona 5 Strikers Review
This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, the next generation of hosts, Cameron Daxon, Marc Kaliroff, and Campbell Gill go over a handful of exciting new Switch releases in a short and sweet episode. The gang wastes no time in jumping into reviewing Persona 5 Strikers, the latest Warriors-themed spinoff of a beloved franchise that still sticks true to the main series’ identity. Marc gushes about the game, giving the hosts the rundown about what it offers and answering all their pressing questions. How much does the game blend Persona with Musou gameplay? Can Nintendo players who haven’t experienced the original Persona 5 still find some enjoyment here? Just how much content does the game have, anyway? Marc answers all these questions and more in his rave review!
Next up, Cameron shines an indie spotlight on Stubbs the Zombie: Rebel Without a Pulse, a 2005 cult classic that’s risen from the dead to find a new life (or maybe just some fresh brains) on Switch. This title may have more than its fair share of old-school jank and glitches, but there’s still plenty to love with the game’s relentless quirky charm and personality. Lastly, Marc gives the rundown on Moving Out’s latest “Movers in Paradise” DLC, describing how it offers lots to love for fans of Team17’s smash hit multiplayer romp.
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Playlist:LFXIV – NXpress Intro00:40 – Main Event: Reviewing Persona 5 Strikers“You Are Stronger” – Persona 5 Strikers37:30 – Indie Games Spotlight – Stubbs the Zombie and Moving Out DLC“Life Will Change – Instrumental” – Persona 5 Strikers
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Best of the NXpress Nintendo Podcast: ‘No More Heroes’
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
In our main event from episode 8 of the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, we looked back at No More Heroes, the controversial hit from Grasshopper Studios, starring Travis Touchdown, Death Metal, Dr. Peace, Skelter Helter, Holly Summers, and many more.
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.
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
NXpress Nintendo Podcast #202: ‘Carrion’ and The Nintendo Gigaleak
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Zack Rezack is back to help us discuss the massive leak of internal Nintendo information which unveiled lots of never-before-seen material for games like Super Mario 64, Pokémon, and Star Fox. We also set aside some time to discuss how Nintendo can improve their online subscription service and review Carrion, the indie horror game that allows players to control a tentacled monster whose objective is to make its way through a facility, stalking and killing humans in its path. All this and more!
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Playlist
LFXIV – NXpress IntroNintendosage: Discussing how to improve Nintendo’s online subscription service.Paper Mario: The Origami King SoundtrackMain Event: Discussing the Nintendo GigaleakCarrion SoundtrackBonus Content: Carrion Review
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Friday Jan 24, 2020
NXpress Nintendo Podcast #190: The Mount Rushmore of Nintendo
Friday Jan 24, 2020
Friday Jan 24, 2020
This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Rick, Patrick and Tim debate which characters should be included on the Mount Rushmore of Nintendo. In the main event, they discuss the problems with shopping at GameStop and why they choose to shop either online or buy digital copies of games.
Closing the show is a discussion on the DLC added to Pokemon Sword and Shield, Fire Emblem Three Houses and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Does Byleth deserve to be in Smash? Is the new Pokemon expansion pass worth your money? Should you be excited to play Three Houses yet again? For all this and more, tune in!
Playlist
LFXIV – NXpress IntroNintendosage: Who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Nintendo?Super Mario Bros. Theme SongMain Event: The problems with shopping at GameStopDonkey Kong Country Theme SongBonus Content: Fire Emblem Three Houses, Super Smash Bros., and Pokemon DLCFire Emblem Three Houses Theme Song
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Friday Nov 16, 2018
NXpress Nintendo Podcast #150: 'Detective Pikachu' Trailer and 'Diablo III'
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Cuddly or creepy? Legitimate video game cinema or heartless or cash-grab? Ryan Reynolds or Danny DeVito? It may only provide a brief glimpse at what's to come, but the first trailer for Detective Pikachu has already inspired so many emotions — hope, trepidation, excitement, apathy, and everything in between. This is especially true for the Nxpress' resident Pokémon fanatic, Tim Maison, who is joined by Patrick and guest Zack Rezac to discuss what the hell is going on in this Who Framed Roger Rabbit-like mystery involving real actors and CGI monsters.
And speaking of Hell, Blizzard released a monster of its own on the Switch with Diablo III. Zack gives us the lowdown, letting us know if this journey into the darkness shines as bright as its colleagues on other consoles. Or perhaps it's even better...?
Before all that, however, the guys talk about what they've been playing, and Patrick follows up last week's positive impressions of Starlink: Battle for Atlas with a full review. For all this and more, have a listen!