Extra: Nintendo’s Cult of Personality
Every gamer knows Shigeru Miyamoto, but what about Nintendo's other developers? We examine how and why the company wants to turn its other lead developers into equally big names.
Episode 46: Hands-on with E3 2013
We go hands-on with Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart 8, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, and Zelda: Wind Waker HD! Plus, a roundup of Nintendo's E3 interviews.
Extra: E3 2013, Best Buy Style
Nintendo brought E3 to the public and some of its most famous developers tagged along. We report back from Best Buy's Nintendo Experience with photos and more.
Episode 45: E3 2013 Direct Response
Mario, Mario Kart, and Smash Bros., oh my! We cover all the big announcements from Nintendo Direct, the Pokemon X & Y Roundtable, and beyond in this special E3 episode.
Extra: Capturing The E3 2013 Invasion
E3 2013 is mere days away! We embark on a photo adventure around the Los Angeles Convention Center to bring you a peek at this year's expo.
Episode 44: Platforming Paradise
From hands-on impressions of Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D to first details of Sonic Lost World, we discuss a plethora of platformers. Plus, our takes on the Xbox One.
Extra: Tales of the Super Mario Bros. Movie
The makers of the infamous Mario movie celebrated its 20th anniversary by discussing everything that went wrong and the few things that went right. We bring you the highlights.
Extra: Kong-quering the L.A. Zoo
Donkey Kong spent the Memorial Day weekend with his gorilla brethren at the Los Angeles Zoo. We report back with photos from the Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D launch celebration.
Episode 43: May The Minis Move On
Mini theme, major episode! We share impressions of Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move, look at Nintendo's summer plans, discuss the Let's Play video controversy, and more.
Extra: Lost in Translation
From a superhero helping a profanity-spewing Birdo to a game where you listen to noodle slurps, we take a look at three unique Nintendo games stuck in Japan.
Episode 42: Challenge Accepted
Nothing beats a good challenge. We take on the Rayman Legends Challenges App, examine Nintendo's options for turning around Wii U sales, and discuss a big E3 change.
Extra: Dual Screen Reflections
The Nintendo DS is dead, long live the Nintendo DS. Following word of its demise, we look back at the experimental dual-screen handheld that ruled the gaming world.
Episode 41: The Bird’s The Word
We help a chicken in need with our impressions of Toki Tori 2, break down the major news from Nintendo Direct and the iDEAME indie conference, and discuss eShop sales numbers.
Extra: Nintendo’s Forgotten Handheld
We all know our Game Boys and DS systems, but there's one handheld from Nintendo that time forgot. Allow us to introduce you to the Pokemon Mini.
Episode 40: The Haunt Is On
Prep that Pultergust for our impressions of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and HarmoKnight. We also examine Nintendo's shifting third-party support strategy and what it may mean for the future.
Extra: Flashback Vol. 3 – Nintendo 64
Flashback leaps into the world of polygons as we reflect on our favorite Nintendo 64 games with original art and retrospectives. Some of our choices may surprise you.
Episode 39: Monsters Wanted
It's all about the thrill of the hunt with Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate and Need For Speed: Most Wanted U impressions. Plus, we discuss the eShop indie scene and peek at what's ahead.
Extra: NFC’s Future is e-Reader’s Past
Curious what Nintendo could do with Wii U's NFC tech? We look for clues by examining the company's last attempt to bring real-world objects into gaming: the Game Boy Advance's e-Reader.