The All Things Nintendo Podcast

This week on All Things Nintendo, Game Informer's Wesley LeBlanc arrives to talk about the leadership shuffle at Xbox, the Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 controversy, and his glowing review of Resident Evil Requiem. Then, Ben Richlin joins the episode to talk about this year's Pokémon Day Pokémon Presents, including the announcement of Pokémon Winds and Waves.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Bluesky @wesleyleblanc. You can follow Ben on Twitter: @doctorbenmd.

You can subscribe to Game Informer at GameInformer.com/Subscribe.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at ⁠⁠⁠TeeLopesMusic.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠follow him on YouTube⁠⁠⁠.

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also ⁠⁠⁠join the Patreon page⁠⁠⁠ to gain access to bonuses like the community Discord, priority for interactive episodes, and early/ad-free episodes. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo merchandise, you can ⁠⁠⁠find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allthingsnintendo.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:06:00 – Xbox Leadership Exodus

00:26:32 – Xenoblade Chronicles X

00:32:15 – Nier: Automata

00:38:58 – Mouse: P.I. for Hire

00:41:52 – Resident Evil Requiem

01:04:21 – Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

01:16:45 – Pokémon Game Boy Jukebox

01:21:38 – Pokémon Live-Service Updates

01:26:47 – Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

01:35:47 – Pokémon Champions

01:42:13 – Pokémon Legends: Z-A

01:42:27 – Pokémon Pokopia

01:43:53 – Pokémon Winds and Waves

01:57:38 – Pokémon Day 2026 Thoughts

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠, or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

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Aaron Smith

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Andy Junkins

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Barney

Ben Richlin

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Brooke Obscura

Chad Brekke

Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

ChapsMyAss

Charles Clift

Chris Rogers

Dan Noorman

Darth Platypus

David Ringham

Derek Sigmund

Dusty Beaman

Eric Mason

Frank Santana

Greg Nagy

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IanTClark

James D

Jawarhello

Joey Alesia

John Pyers

Johnny 5

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joseph Jury

Joshua Duperoy

Joshua Duperoy

Katie Cross

KCRadioMan

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

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Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

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miotron

Nathaniel Edison

nintendo101.

Nolan Filter

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Paul (@DrunkonMako)

Phyramar

Prattable

Rachel Atkins

Rob McCann (BobbyMac265)

Robert Sousa

Roberto Nieves

Roger Reichardt

Roy Hidrosollo

Russell Sayer

Ryan Baldwin

Sean Poli

Sir Phobos

Smithypoo

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Tanner Hoisington

Zack Bencal

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show solo by giving his final review of Fur Squadron Phoenix and running down the news. Then, he discusses the creation of Pokémon to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the franchise. Finally, award-winning disability reporter Grant Stoner joins the podcast to discuss his love of Pokémon, the importance of disability reporting, and rank his favorite Pokémon.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Grant on Bluesky @supercrip1994.

You can subscribe to Game Informer at GameInformer.com/Subscribe.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at ⁠⁠⁠TeeLopesMusic.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠follow him on YouTube⁠⁠⁠.

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also ⁠⁠⁠join the Patreon page⁠⁠⁠ to gain access to bonuses like the community Discord, priority for interactive episodes, and early/ad-free episodes. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo merchandise, you can ⁠⁠⁠find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allthingsnintendo.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:10 – Fur Squadron Phoenix

00:11:09 – Hello, Mario!

00:13:15 – Xenoblade Chronicles X Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

00:18:40 – Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2

00:20:35 – Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse

00:25:11 – Kristen Bell in Sonic the Hedgehog 4

00:27:16 – The Creation of Pokémon

00:54:12 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game

01:06:23 – The Importance of Disability Reporting

01:26:02 – Pokémon Presents Predictions

01:35:06 – Definitive Ranking: Pokémon

01:48:35 – eShop Gem of the Week: Coromon

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠, or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon:

Aaron Smith

Abdulla

Alana R

Alex Stadnik

Andy Junkins

Avri Rosen-Zvi

Barney

Ben Richlin

Big Mitch

Brooke Obscura

Chad Brekke

Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

ChapsMyAss

Charles Clift

Charles Hartford

Chris Rogers

Dan Noorman

Darth Platypus

David Ringham

Derek Sigmund

Dusty Beaman

Eric Mason

Frank Santana

Greg Nagy

guccinaytor

IanTClark

James D

Jawarhello

Joey Alesia

John Pyers

Johnny 5

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joseph Jury

Joshua Duperoy

Joshua Duperoy

Katie Cross

KCRadioMan

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

Kreaper207

LindberghTheCat

LuvMyNES

Matthew

Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

Midnashorty

miotron

Nathaniel Edison

nintendo101.

Nolan Filter

ozzman83

Paige

Paul (@DrunkonMako)

Phyramar

Prattable

Rachel Atkins

Rob McCann (BobbyMac265)

Robert Sousa

Roberto Nieves

Roger Reichardt

Roy Hidrosollo

Russell Sayer

Ryan Baldwin

Sean Poli

Sir Phobos

Smithypoo

SpencerSB

Tanner Hoisington

Zack Bencal

Zane Sink

Zech (threeswordssama)

Zeriquinn

ZOne350z
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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Wesley LeBlanc. Together they give their predictions on Pokémon Day 2026, and then review Mario Tennis Fever, Reanimal, and Carmageddon: Rogue Shift. They also discuss Overwatch and Fur Squadron Phoenix, a Star Fox spiritual successor. Then, Charles Harte joins the show to give his hands-on preview of Pokémon Pokopia.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Bluesky @wesleyleblanc. You can follow Charles on Bluesky @chuckduck365.

You can subscribe to Game Informer at GameInformer.com/Subscribe.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at ⁠⁠⁠TeeLopesMusic.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠follow him on YouTube⁠⁠⁠.

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also ⁠⁠⁠join the Patreon page⁠⁠⁠ to gain access to bonuses like the community Discord, priority for interactive episodes, and early/ad-free episodes. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo merchandise, you can ⁠⁠⁠find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allthingsnintendo.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:36 – Pokémon 30th Anniversary Predictions

00:16:20 – Mario Tennis Fever

00:31:36 – Reanimal

00:45:51 – Carmageddon: Rogue Shift

00:56:34 – Overwatch

01:05:29 – Fur Squadron Phoenix

01:14:20 – Pokémon Pokopia

01:33:41 – eShop Gem of the Week: Big Hops

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠, or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon:

Aaron Smith

Abdulla

Alana R

Alex Stadnik

Andy Junkins

Avri Rosen-Zvi

Barney

Ben Richlin

Big Mitch

Brooke Obscura

Chad Brekke

Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

ChapsMyAss

Charles Clift

Chris Rogers

Dan Noorman

Darth Platypus

David Ringham

Derek Sigmund

Dusty Beaman

Eric Mason

Frank Santana

Greg Nagy

guccinaytor

IanTClark

Jawarhello

Joey Alesia

John Pyers

Johnny 5

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joseph Jury

Joshua Duperoy

Joshua Duperoy

Katie Cross

KCRadioMan

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

Kreaper207

LindberghTheCat

LuvMyNES

Matthew

Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

MegaMan0685

Midnashorty

Nathaniel Edison

nintendo101.

Nolan Filter

ozzman83

Paige

Paul (@DrunkonMako)

Phyramar

Prattable

Rachel Atkins

Rob McCann (BobbyMac265)

Robert Sousa

Roberto Nieves

Roger Reichardt

Roy Hidrosollo

Russell Sayer

Ryan Baldwin

Sir Phobos

Smithypoo

SpencerSB

Tanner Hoisington

Zack Bencal

Zane Sink

Zech (threeswordssama)

Zeriquinn

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This week on All Things Nintendo, we pack a whole 'lotta living into nearly two and a half hours. First, freelancer George Yang joins the show to run down the news, including information on Switch 2 game sales, Borderlands 4, and Overwatch. Then, Brian and George discuss the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, and George delivers his Dragon Quest VII Reimagined review. Then, Game Informer's Charles Harte joins the episode to give his hands-on impressions of Super Mario Wonder's DLC, Mario Tennis Fever, Pragmata, and more!

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow George on Bluesky @yinyangfooey. You can follow Charles on Bluesky @chuckduck365.

You can subscribe to Game Informer at GameInformer.com/Subscribe.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at ⁠⁠⁠TeeLopesMusic.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠follow him on YouTube⁠⁠⁠.

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also ⁠⁠⁠join the Patreon page⁠⁠⁠ to gain access to bonuses like the community Discord, priority for interactive episodes, and early/ad-free episodes. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo merchandise, you can ⁠⁠⁠find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allthingsnintendo.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction00:02:35 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game00:10:56 – Nintendo and Sega Financials00:17:58 – Overwatch00:24:01 – Borderlands 400:32:37 – Orbitals00:35:24 – Tokyo Scramble and Paranormasight00:39:08 – The Adventures of Eliot: The Millennium Tales00:42:19 – Kyoto Xanadu00:46:04 – Super Bomberman Collection00:48:49 – Hollow Knight00:52:14 – Ports Coming to Switch 200:56:23 – Nintendo Direct Recap01:00:29 – Dragon Quest VII Reimagined01:14:05 – Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park01:33:54 – Mario Tennis Fever01:44:59 – Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata01:52:37 – Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch Online02:06:06 – Talking Flower

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠, or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon:

Aaron Smith

Abdulla

Alana R

Alex Stadnik

Andy Junkins

Avri Rosen-Zvi

Barney

Ben Richlin

Big Mitch

Brooke Obscura

Chad Brekke

Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

ChapsMyAss

Charles Clift

Charles Hartford

Chris Rogers

Dan Noorman

Darth Platypus

David Ringham

Derek Sigmund

Dusty Beaman

Eric Mason

Frank Santana

Greg Nagy

guccinaytor

IanTClark

James D

Jawarhello

Joey Alesia

John Pyers

Johnny 5

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joseph Jury

Joshua Duperoy

Joshua Duperoy

Katie Cross

KCRadioMan

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

Kreaper207

LindberghTheCat

LuvMyNES

Matthew

Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

MegaMan0685

Midnashorty

Nathaniel Edison

nintendo101.

Nolan Filter

ozzman83

Paige

Paul (@DrunkonMako)

Phyramar

Prattable

Rachel Atkins

Rob McCann (BobbyMac265)

Robert Sousa

Roberto Nieves

Roger Reichardt

Roy Hidrosollo

Russell Sayer

Ryan Baldwin

Sir Phobos

Smithypoo

SpencerSB

Tanner Hoisington

Zane Sink

Zech (threeswordssama)

Zeriquinn

ZOne350z
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This week on All Things Nintendo, Wesley LeBlanc joins the show to run down news involving the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the Virtual Boy Switch library, and impressions of 007 First Light and Resident Evil Requiem. Then, Kyle Hilliard comes on the show to discuss Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Dispatch.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Bluesky @wesleyleblanc. You can follow Kyle on Bluesky @kylehilliard. You can subscribe to Game Informer at GameInformer.com/Subscribe.

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A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at ⁠⁠⁠TeeLopesMusic.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠follow him on YouTube⁠⁠⁠.

If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also ⁠⁠⁠join the Patreon page⁠⁠⁠ to gain access to bonuses like the community Discord, priority for interactive episodes, and early/ad-free episodes. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo merchandise, you can ⁠⁠⁠find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allthingsnintendo.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:00:54 – Persona Live Concert

00:11:23 – Super Mario Galaxy Movie

00:21:34 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

00:33:28 – Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch Online

00:41:16 – Disney Afternoon Collection

00:44:19 – 007 First Light

01:05:49 – Resident Evil Requiem

01:23:18 – Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

01:39:12 – Dispatch

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠, or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea. 

A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon:

Aaron Smith

Abdulla

Alana R

Alex Stadnik

Andy Junkins

Avri Rosen-Zvi

Barney

Ben Richlin

Big Mitch

Brooke Obscura

Chad Brekke

Chad Timblin

ChainWhippin

ChapsMyAss

Charles Clift

Charles Hartford

Chris Rogers

Dan Noorman

Darth Platypus

David Ringham

Derek Sigmund

Dusty Beaman

Eric Mason

Frank Santana

Greg Nagy

guccinaytor

IanTClark

James D

Jawarhello

Joey Alesia

John Pyers

Johnny 5

Jose Villalobos

Joseph

Joseph Jury

Joshua Duperoy

Katie Cross

KCRadioMan

Knobby Buckles (Dave)

Kody Gipson

Kreaper207

kristiana

LindberghTheCat

LuvMyNES

Matthew

Matthew Magurany

Matthew Schwickerath

MegaMan0685

Midnashorty

Nathaniel Edison

nintendo101.

Nolan Filter

ozzman83

Paige

Paul (@DrunkonMako)

Phyramar

Prattable

Rachel Atkins

Rob McCann (BobbyMac265)

Robert Sousa

Roberto Nieves

Roger Reichardt

Roy Hidrosollo

Russell Sayer

Ryan Baldwin

Sir Phobos

Smithypoo

SpencerSB

Stuart F.

Zane Sink

Zech (threeswordssama)

Zeriquinn

ZOne350z

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