Episodes

  • Ocarina of Time: We Interviewed Nintendo’s Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi - NVC 834

    Ocarina of Time: We Interviewed Nintendo’s Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi - NVC 834
    Nov 13 2026
    Logan interviewed Zelda producers Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi about the Ocarina of Time remake, Zelda’s 40th anniversary, Master Quest, and a lot more! Join Logan, Peer Schneider, and Brendan Graeber as they discuss everything from the interview, as well as give more impressions of Ocarina of Time on Switch 2. Then, Peer breaks down Pikmin 4’s new Dandori Academy expansion, the panel dives into Nintendo’s latest quarterly financial report, and more. 00:00:00 - Intro & Ocarina of Time Impressions 00:27:08 - Majora's Mask Next? 00:31:02 - Ocarina of Time Speedruns 00:32:42 - Ocarina of Time Sales & Master Quest 00:35:57 - Logan’s Interview with Aonuma and Fujibayashi 00:50:55 - Ocarina Of Time Datamine Findings (SPOILERS) 00:56:49 - Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy 01:04:24 - Quarterly Financials 01:12:08 - Nintendo announces Black Friday sales 01:13:44 - Smash Bros & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Review Discussion - NVC 833

    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Review Discussion - NVC 833
    Nov 4 2026
    It’s time! The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is here, and it is amazing! Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, and Nick Limon as Logan breaks down his review of the highly-anticipated Switch 2 remake. From its gorgeous world stuffed with secrets to its wonderful modern controls reminiscent of more recent Zelda games, the panel discusses how it deepens an adventure that means so much to many people. And, they dive into why this is the perfect way for newer Zelda fans to jump into the traditional 3D Zelda formula that longtime fans adore. Hyrule awaits! Presented by Best Buy Gamers. #ocarinaoftime #nintendo #legendofzelda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Looking Back at Ocarina of Time Before the Switch 2 Remake - NVC 832

    Looking Back at Ocarina of Time Before the Switch 2 Remake - NVC 832
    Oct 30 2026
    “The new benchmark for interactive entertainment has arrived.” Peer Schneider awarded The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time IGN’s first-ever 10/10 rating back in 1998. And now, with one week to go before the Switch 2 remake, he joins Logan Plant to talk about the process behind his original review, what he wrote at the time, and how the original has aged over the last three decades. Plus, they touch on all the other versions of Ocarina of Time that have come out over the years. Stick around for impressions of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and more. 00:00:00 - Intro & Peer's Ocarina of Time Review 00:35:27 - Bananza Workaround 00:38:42 - Switch Sports Resort 00:49:10 - Duskbloods, Shigeru Miyamoto, Super Metroid & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Logan Played the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake! - NVC 831

    Logan Played the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake! - NVC 831
    Oct 14 2026
    We spent a little more than one hour in Hyrule, and it was nowhere close to enough. Join Logan Plant, Tom Marks, and Nick Limon as Logan breaks down his preview of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2. We cover the new art style, updated controls, and what it felt like returning to classic dungeons in 2026. Tom and Nick ask about how puzzles have changed, if it feels like an old game (spoiler: it doesn’t), and what newer Zelda fans can expect from this side of the franchise if they’re mostly experienced with Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. After Zelda, the guys talk about Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, The Witcher 3 on Switch 2, and Logan’s overwhelming love for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. Celebrate IGN’s 30th Anniversary with a Humble Bundle of hit games (like Subnautica & Remnant II) supporting Child’s Play. Grab it before October 16 at 6 PM PT: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/ign-30th-anniversary-bundle 00:00:00 - Intro & Ocarina Remake Preview 00:39:53 - Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave 01:00:43 - The Witcher 3 on Switch 2 01:04:44 - Switch Sports Resort & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 20 Big Nintendo News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss - NVC 830

    20 Big Nintendo News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss - NVC 830
    Oct 3 2026
    Ocarina of Time’s world map! Eight-player Mario Kart! Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave! Metroid Ravenous amiibo! We’ve been gone for three weeks, and have a ton of Nintendo news, big and small, to catch up on. Join Logan Plant and Brian Altano as they run through all the stories, and share gameplay impressions of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Monster Hunter Wilds, Fire Emblem, and a lot more. But more importantly, it’s Brian’s last day at IGN, and we spend the end of the show reflecting on his time covering Nintendo at IGN. We also share some important updates about the future of NVC. Thank you all for your continued support! 00:00 Intro & NVC Schedule Update 03:57 Metroid Ravenous 22:09 Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Is Out 26:03 Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse 33:51 The Nintendo Holiday Media Tour 40:15 Holy Grail Gaming 50:42 The Duskbloods 56:13 News Roundup 1:03:56 Nintendo Reveals Ocarina of Time Map (Spoilers) 1:10:14 Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 Console 1:12:30 Ubisoft's Ganondorf Game 1:15:01 Zelda Symphony Tickets in Hot Demand 1:16:49 Sending Off Brian Altano #nintendo #gaming #Ocarinaoftime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Nintendo Direct: We’re Ravenous for Metroid - NVC 829

    Nintendo Direct: We’re Ravenous for Metroid - NVC 829
    Sep 9 2026
    Metroid Ravenous is real, and it looks incredible! Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Nick Limon as they react to all the big announcements from the September 2026 Nintendo Direct. The star of the show was Metroid Ravenous: the next 2D Metroid that looks like an incredible sequel to Metroid Dread. Plus, the biggest 3D Kirby game ever was just revealed, with our first look at Kirby and the World Beyond. Plenty of Nintendo games are getting updates, too, including Pikmin 4, Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity, Star Fox, and Mario Kart World. Plus, we’re kind of obsessed with exploring Wuhu Island in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. Third-party highlights include Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4, Professor Layton finally getting a release date, and more. Finally, we end the show talking even more about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Zelda: Ocarina of Time Gameplay Reactions - NVC 828

    Zelda: Ocarina of Time Gameplay Reactions - NVC 828
    Sep 8 2026
    The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct aired this morning, and the NVC crew spent an hour breaking it down. Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano as they react to first gameplay for the Ocarina of Time remake from Eiji Aonuma. They discuss the new art style, big gameplay updates to the original, and how they feel about it being a faithful remake instead of a grander reimagining. Then, they discuss the rest of the Zelda Direct, including a tease for the movie, new merchandise like amiibo, LEGOs, and even a real Ocarina, and Logan gives a look at the new Breath of the Wild vinyl box set. Finally, the crew wraps up with some brief predictions about tomorrow’s second Nintendo Direct. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • The Nintendo Games That Define Us - NVC 827

    The Nintendo Games That Define Us - NVC 827
    Aug 25 2026
    It’s a Question Block takeover this week, as Logan Plant and Brian Altano sift through all of your Nintendo questions! They talk about the Nintendo game they haven’t finished that keeps them up at night, the five Nintendo games that define them, Nintendo’s likelihood of creating a new IP that stands alongside its classic characters, a character creator in the next Zelda game, and a lot more. In the middle of the show, Logan and Casey DeFreitas are joined by Nick Salazar from The Pokemon Company International to talk about this weekend’s upcoming events in San Francisco: The Pokemon World Championships and the Pokemon XP fan convention. Plus, we ask if any teases for the future of Pokemon are in store for the weekend. #pokemon #nintendo #gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins