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The Week in Nintendo

GVG 50 Episodes Jun 27, 2026

A weekly podcast co-hosted by Steve Bowling and Brandon Miracle that covers the latest Nintendo news, shares their personal experiences with Nintendo games, and answers listener questions from The Winners' Circle. New episodes are released every Saturday.

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Game of the Year 2026 - Six Months In Jun 27, 2026 00:55:50 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.

The Other Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Jun 19, 2026 00:36:55 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.

We Can't Stop Thinking About Ocarina of Time Jun 13, 2026 01:08:53 Brandon, Steve, and Ash gush about Ocarina of Time. (And the rest of the Direct too.)

Switch 2 - Year One in Review Jun 5, 2026 01:50:23 Jon, Daniel and Steve take an exhaustive look at Switch 2's complete first year in this 90-minute episode!

Rating Every Nintendo Launch Line-up! May 24, 2026 02:03:29 This week in Nintendo: Steve, Daniel and Brandon rate every Nintendo console launch lineup to determine which is the best!

The Best Looking Switch 2 Games May 16, 2026 00:53:05 In this Week In Nintendo Jon and Steve discuss the greatest looking games released on Switch 2

We Can't Agree on Star Fox May 9, 2026 00:39:36 This Week in Nintendo: Daniel and Brandon have wildly different views on Star Fox!

Can Switch 2 Handle PS5 Ports? May 9, 2026 01:03:35 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!

Do We Still Need Nintendo Directs? Apr 25, 2026 00:43:05 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.

Brandon Rejected His Wife in Tomodachi Life Apr 19, 2026 00:45:21 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!

Let's Talk About The Mario Galaxy Movie Apr 3, 2026 01:19:31 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

The Return of Legacy Pokémon and Xenoblade X's Disappointing Patch Feb 21, 2026 00:42:56 Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are headed to Switch! Xenoblade X comes to Switch 2 in a less than stellar state. Jon and Derrick discuss.

What Could Have Saved the Partner Direct? Feb 7, 2026 00:46:09 This week in Nintendo: Jon and Steve talk about how Nintendo's disappointing Direct could have been saved!

Nintendo's 2025 in Review Jan 5, 2026 01:52:20 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!

Do Nintendo Characters Ever Do Their Jobs? Dec 26, 2025 01:10:33 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.

Our Favorite Indies of 2025 Dec 20, 2025 01:18:41 Steve, Jon and Daniel gather to talk about the indies we loved in 2025!

Our Favorite Switch 2 Editions! Dec 13, 2025 01:11:59 This week, Steve and Jon discuss our favorite Switch 2 Edition games!

What We Want From Switch 2 in 2026 Dec 6, 2025 00:57:41 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!

Let’s Predict The Winners of The Game Awards! Dec 6, 2025 02:01:46 Strap in. This one's long.

Remembering The Gamecube Nov 22, 2025 01:21:42 This Week in Nintendo, Jon and Daniel join Steve to discuss Nintendo's purple lunchbox!

We're Liking Age of Imprisonment (So Far) Nov 8, 2025 00:47:14 This week in Nintendo: Switch 2 sales figures make Jon cry, Age of Imprisonment is really good far, and Daniel explains his love for Kirby Air Riders!

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Has Problems Nov 1, 2025 00:43:52 This week in Nintendo: a new surprise indie darling comes to Switch 2, MK Legacy Kollection's disappointing issues, and the surprising reaction to Animal Crossing's new update!

I Wish I Liked Kirby Air Riders Oct 25, 2025 00:35:50 This week in Nintendo: Kirby Air Riders still hasn't sold me, a look at what's coming up this year, is Halo ever coming to Switch 2, and more!

I Have Complicated Feelings About Pokémon Legends: Z-A Oct 18, 2025 00:38:34 This week in Nintendo: The Teraleak, Xbox launches a $1000 handheld, and my mixed feelings on Game Freak's latest.

Assassin's Creed Shadows is Coming to Switch 2!? Oct 11, 2025 00:36:04 This week in Nintendo, Assassin's Creed Shadows is coming to Switch 2, the Xbox Series S means a GTA 6 port could happen, and a mini-review of Hades II!

Where Should NSO Go From Here? Oct 5, 2025 00:37:46 Boy, that was a long week, wasn't it?

The Final Switch 1 Podcast May 31, 2025 01:06:43 The Switch 2 is almost upon us as we reflect on the Switch 1.

Nintendo Is Cracking Down on Piracy Even More May 10, 2025 00:59:47 Brandon, Steve, and Daniel get together to discuss Nintendo's new terms of service, the NSO GameCube controller, and the uncertain future of physical media.

Switch 2 Pre-orders Were Rough Apr 25, 2025 01:05:53 Brandon and Steve recount their experiences desperately trying to preorder Nintendo Switch 2.

Mario Kart Direct Felt Unnecessary Apr 17, 2025 00:23:13 The Mario Kart World Direct showed us 15 minutes of things we already knew about Mario Kart World. Let's talk about it!

Our Experience at the Switch 2 Event... oh and tariffs I guess. Apr 12, 2025 01:34:51 Brandon and Steve are finally back to talk about their experience at the event, dive deeper into their feelings on Switch 2, and discuss the current pre-order situation.

Another Nintendo PlayStation Has Been Found! Mar 22, 2025 00:33:31 This week we've got a trio of stories, plus your questions! Is Xenoblade X hiding a secret Switch 2 performance mode? Nintendo begins the Switch 2 marketing push in the last place you might expect, and a new Nintendo PlayStation prototype has ben unearthed!

Nintendo's Plans for Mario's 40th Anniversary Mar 8, 2025 00:56:36 Brandon and Steve are back to talk about what Nintendo might do for Mario's 40th anniversary.

Pokémon Presents was What We Expected Mar 1, 2025 01:09:46 We may not have got a February Direct, but we got the next best thing with this week's Pokémon Presents! Let's talk about why it's important for the future of the franchise, and answer your questions in this week's episode!

Could Switch Game Vouchers Come Back? Feb 22, 2025 00:56:36 Game vouchers and coins are going away, but at least you can buy Donkey Kong shoes.

Switch 2 Hits the Black Market Feb 15, 2025 00:56:14 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles are up on the black market for a staggering price, Fantasy Life i loses its publisher, and much more!

Switch 2 Pro Controller Leaked? Feb 8, 2025 01:16:53 PATENTS, PATENTS, AND MORE PATENTS!

Nintendo Switch 2 Isn't Doomed Feb 1, 2025 01:03:16 Today we discuss the narrative that Switch 2 isn't creative and why we think that's wrong.

Is a Nintendo Direct Coming Next Month? Jan 25, 2025 00:51:17 Rumors are swirling about a February Direct, and they're from the same person that leaked the Switch 2 reveal date! Join Steve and Daniel as they discuss the rumor, Hollow Knight's cake conspiracy, and much more!

Predicting the Switch 2 Launch Line-Up Jan 17, 2025 01:01:57 Brandon, Jon, and Steve get their heads together to figure out Switch 2's launch line-up with no exceptions.

FINALLY. SWITCH 2! Jan 16, 2025 00:40:40 The Switch 2 is finally OFFICIALLY revealed!

Everyone But Nintendo Revealed Switch 2 Jan 11, 2025 01:03:10 The Switch 2 leaks have been insane.

Nintendo's 2024 in Review Dec 14, 2024 01:07:19 This week, Brandon, Steve, and Daniel discuss a new Switch 2 rumor from an actual millionaire before diving into Nintendo's year!

Nintendo's Only 80% of the Way There Nov 30, 2024 00:53:03 Nintendo often falls just short of making the best possible product.

That Direct Was Decent Aug 31, 2024 00:53:49 Brandon and Steve are look back on this past week's Direct and Indie World, Nintendo Museum, and the future of Nintendo 3DS repairs.

Zelda Looks Great, but the Industry Doesn't Aug 10, 2024 01:02:33 In this episode, we discuss the brand new Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer and the frustrating state of gaming media.

Nintendo Sales Prove We're Ready for Switch 2 Aug 3, 2024 01:08:17 This week Brandon and Steve discuss Nintendo Switch's declining sales, the end of Mario and Sonic, and remember Animal Crossing New Horizons' pandemic stricken launch period.

How Close is Splatoon 4? Jul 27, 2024 01:02:51 Steve and Brandon are back to discuss the future of Splatoon 3, Switch successor's launch window, and the SAG-AFTRA video game strike.

Why is Nintendo Releasing THIS in 2024? Jul 20, 2024 00:57:31 Brandon and Steve are together to talk about an odd new accessory, Famicom Detective Club, and the surprising addictive nature of Nintendo World Championships NES Edition.

What Is Emio? Jul 13, 2024 01:05:01 This week, Steve and Brandon discuss Nintendo's creepy new IP, Nintendo World Championships, and games they gave a second chance to!

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