The Week in Nintendo

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In this weekly podcast, co-hosts Steve Bowling and Brandon Miracle discuss the week's Nintendo news, their own experiences with Nintendo games, and answer questions from The Winners' Circle! New episodes every Saturday at 9:00 AM PT/12:00 PM ET!

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20 episodes
Updated July 18

Episodes20

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The Conflicted Zelda: Majora's Mask Remake
Is Majora's Mask 3D a good game despite its shortcomings? Could it even be the better way to play for some people?
July 18 · 42 min
Is Nintendo Physical Media's Last Hope?
Corporations aren't your friend, but is Nintendo somehow the most consumer-friendly of the big three now? Join Jon, Brandon and Steve as they discuss!
July 11 · 56 min
Game of the Year 2026 - Six Months In
Jon, Steve and Daniel band together (like mercenaries!) to discuss their favorite games of 2026 so far, as well as look ahead at the rest of the year whilst totally being humans and not spacefaring woodland creatures.
June 27 · 55 min
The Other Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake
This week in Nintendo; Jon, Ash and Steve reflect on the 2011 remaster of Ocarina of Time and whether it's truly an improvement over the original.
June 19 · 36 min
We Can't Stop Thinking About Ocarina of Time
Brandon, Steve, and Ash gush about Ocarina of Time. (And the rest of the Direct too.)
June 13 · 1 hr 8 min
Switch 2 - Year One in Review
Jon, Daniel and Steve take an exhaustive look at Switch 2's complete first year in this 90-minute episode!
June 5 · 1 hr 50 min
Rating Every Nintendo Launch Line-up!
This week in Nintendo: Steve, Daniel and Brandon rate every Nintendo console launch lineup to determine which is the best!
May 24 · 2 hr 3 min
The Best Looking Switch 2 Games
In this Week In Nintendo Jon and Steve discuss the greatest looking games released on Switch 2
May 16 · 53 min
We Can't Agree on Star Fox
This Week in Nintendo: Daniel and Brandon have wildly different views on Star Fox!
May 9 · 39 min
Can Switch 2 Handle PS5 Ports?
This week in Nintendo - Steve is joined by Jon and Ash to discuss our preferences on Switch 2, when to switch to PS5, whether Directs are needed, and more!
May 9 · 1 hr 3 min
Do We Still Need Nintendo Directs?
This week in Nintendo: What's going on with Nintendo Directs? Nintendo seem more and more comfortable sharing news through Nintendo Today while moving on from major presentations. Join Jon & Derrick to discuss this and more.
April 25 · 43 min
Brandon Rejected His Wife in Tomodachi Life
This week in Nintendo: Are we living the dream, or creating a nightmare? Does Mouse PI measure up? Finally, how is Pragmata? Join Daniel, Brandon and Steve as they jump in!
April 19 · 45 min
Let's Talk About The Mario Galaxy Movie
This week in Nintendo: The Mario Galaxy Movie has released, and Jon, Daniel and Steve have all seen it! Join us as we discuss what we liked (and didn't) about Nintendo and Illumination's latest! Chapters:0:00 - Intro23:16 - Spoilers Past This Point! 01:15:30 - Outro
April 3 · 1 hr 19 min
The Return of Legacy Pokémon and Xenoblade X's Disappointing Patch
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are headed to Switch! Xenoblade X comes to Switch 2 in a less than stellar state. Jon and Derrick discuss.
February 21 · 42 min
What Could Have Saved the Partner Direct?
This week in Nintendo: Jon and Steve talk about how Nintendo's disappointing Direct could have been saved!
February 7 · 46 min
Nintendo's 2025 in Review
This Week in Nintendo - Steve is joined by Ash to reflect on Nintendo's 2025, from the quiet first-half to the launch of the Switch 2 and beyond!
January 5 · 1 hr 52 min
Do Nintendo Characters Ever Do Their Jobs?
This Week in Nintendo: Brandon returns to the podcast! Steve and Brandon talk about which Nintendo characters do their jobs, and which actually do them well? Also, a lengthy discussion on nuance in games criticism.
Dec 26, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Our Favorite Indies of 2025
Steve, Jon and Daniel gather to talk about the indies we loved in 2025!
Dec 20, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
Our Favorite Switch 2 Editions!
This week, Steve and Jon discuss our favorite Switch 2 Edition games!
Dec 13, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
What We Want From Switch 2 in 2026
This week in Nintendo: Ash co-hosts with Steve for the first time ever! Join us as we step through our dream setup for Switch 2's 2026 lineup!
Dec 6, 2025 · 57 min

The Week in Nintendo

The Conflicted Zelda: Majora's Mask Remake

Is Nintendo Physical Media's Last Hope?

Game of the Year 2026 - Six Months In

The Other Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake

We Can't Stop Thinking About Ocarina of Time

Switch 2 - Year One in Review

Rating Every Nintendo Launch Line-up!

The Best Looking Switch 2 Games

We Can't Agree on Star Fox

Can Switch 2 Handle PS5 Ports?

Do We Still Need Nintendo Directs?

Brandon Rejected His Wife in Tomodachi Life

Let's Talk About The Mario Galaxy Movie

The Return of Legacy Pokémon and Xenoblade X's Disappointing Patch

What Could Have Saved the Partner Direct?

Nintendo's 2025 in Review

Do Nintendo Characters Ever Do Their Jobs?

Our Favorite Indies of 2025

Our Favorite Switch 2 Editions!

What We Want From Switch 2 in 2026