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Nintendo Therapy
Kevin DeCristofano
153 episodes
4 days ago
A weekly discussion of the things we love about Nintendo as well as what the future may hold. News and Rumors and reviews too!
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A weekly discussion of the things we love about Nintendo as well as what the future may hold. News and Rumors and reviews too!
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Nintendo Therapy
151: Tony Hawk & Two Are Canon, One Is Fake

Welcome to Episode 151 of Nintendo Therapy, the show where we break down the latest Nintendo news and rumors while celebrating everything that makes Nintendo… Nintendo.

This week, we circle back to a few follow-ups from last episode — including a change of heart on the best remake (spoiler: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 rules), a closer look at Nintendo’s very deliberate drip-feeding of Virtual Boy games on Nintendo Classics, and a deep dive into the increasingly questionable logic of Nintendo timelines. Kevin also lays out an ambitious goal for 2026: playing through the Metroid series in timeline order… assuming any of it actually happened.

Meanwhile, Harrison brings a brand-new segment to the table: “Two Are Canon, One Is Fake.” No prep, no mercy, and a graphic already locked and loaded.

Nintendo Therapy Podcast is part of the Sidepanel Network. Be sure to check out this week’s episode of Harrison Talks Pod, with more Sidepanel content coming soon.

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6 days ago
56 minutes 58 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
150: Nintendo's 2025 reviewed and 2026 Predictions

Welcome to Episode 150 of Nintendo Therapy! Kevin is joined by Harrison to clear the calendar and ask the big end-of-year question: was 2025 a true Power Star year for Nintendo, or did it slip on a banana peel? We break down Nintendo’s surprisingly stacked release schedule—from Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and Mario Kart World to the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond—and talk through what landed, what didn’t, and what defined the year. Kevin shares personal highlights and stats from a massive year of completions, including deep dives into classics, long-overdue backlog victories, favorite Nintendo Classics additions, and why 2025 felt like a year of collections, closures, and finally finishing what was started.

Harrison brings a wider lens with a full Nintendo Classics 2025 retrospective, unpacking Nintendo’s shift from expansion to consolidation, the strategic importance of GameCube on Switch 2, and how slower, deliberate rollouts shaped the service. The episode wraps with end-of-year awards, surprises, disappointments, and a bold prediction board for 2026–2027 covering Mario, Zelda, Pokémon, Animal Crossing, Switch Online, and future hardware. Plus, we reflect on finally getting our hands on the Switch 2—the system this podcast was practically built waiting for. Nintendo Therapy is part of the Sidepanel Network, and don’t forget to check out this week’s episode of Harrison Talks Pod, with more coming soon.

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1 week ago
1 hour 36 minutes 41 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
Demo Bonus Episode

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Nintendo Therapy, a celebration of all things Nintendo (and beyond), where we check in on the latest Nintendo Switch Online additions like Wario World, Rayman 2, and Tonic Trouble, break down why these deep cuts matter, and react to a huge night at The Game Awards 2025, including the massive sweep by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. We also share hands-on impressions from recent demos and releases such as Octopath Traveler 0, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Dunjungle, Yooka-Replaylee, Full Metal Schoolgirl, and more, highlighting what surprised us, what worked, and what might be worth grabbing on sale. As always, Nintendo Therapy is part of the Sidepanel Network, and remember—we’re Nintendo fans, not Nintendo experts.

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2 weeks ago
1 hour 58 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
149: Metroid Prime 4: Worth the Wait?

Welcome to Episode 149 of Nintendo Therapy! This week Kevin, Harrison, and Shawn dive into the launch buzz surrounding Metroid Prime 4, tackling the ongoing Amiibo controversy, gameplay impressions, soundtrack debates, and the mixed critical reception landing the game around the low-80s on Metacritic. Kevin shares his thoughts on how Nintendo can better balance Amiibo value, Harrison weighs in on the internet discourse surrounding reviews and expectations, and Shawn offers early impressions on the visuals, controls, and overall feel of Prime on Switch 2—even as he explores other pickups like the Red Dead Redemption upgrade and Marvel Cosmic Invasion. We also discuss what the future of the Metroid franchise could look like and whether Prime cements the series as a permanent 3D staple.
#NintendoTherapy #MetroidPrime4 #Amiibo #Switch2 #NintendoPodcast #GamingDiscussion

In our spotlight segment, we celebrate the legendary Soulcalibur II—a genre-defining 3D fighter with razor-sharp combat, massive appeal, and one of gaming’s most beloved crossovers: Link on GameCube. From accessible mechanics and unforgettable Weapon Master mode to its place in early 2000s gaming culture, we break down why this classic remains a fan favorite and how its legacy still resonates today. Plus, we touch on Shawn’s longtime love for the series and what Nintendo’s relationship with Soulcalibur has looked like over the years.
#SoulcaliburII #LinkInSoulCalibur #RetroGaming #FightingGames #NintendoHistory #SidepanelNetwork

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1 month ago
1 hour 22 minutes 57 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
148: Metroid Hot Takes & BurgerTime Bites

Episode 148 – Metroid Hot Takes, New Nintendo Classics & BurgerTime Spotlight | Nintendo Therapy Podcast

In Episode 148 of Nintendo Therapy, Kevin and the crew dig into the latest Nintendo Classics additions — including Ninja Gaiden II, Battletoads, Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters, and Bionic Commando — before launching into a fiery Agree or Disagree: Metroid Edition. From debating Ridley’s overuse and whether a Metroid RPG could work, to discussing full voice acting, New Game+, alternate armors, Samus vs. Master Chief, and the franchise’s sales ceiling, this episode is packed with big opinions on Nintendo’s most iconic bounty hunter. Harrison also introduces a new game segment, “Guess That Nintendo Hardware,” challenging listeners to identify classic consoles and peripherals from audio clues alone — perfect for testing your Nintendo trivia knowledge on the fly.

The team wraps things up with hands-on impressions of the Octopath Traveler 0 demo, talking combat, character creation, and town-building, plus a full spotlight on BurgerTime (Game Boy, 1991). Kevin and Shawn break down why this portable arcade classic still hits, from its crisp controls and rewind-aided puzzle flow to the charmingly chaotic power-ups that turn enemies into hot dogs and chaos into fun. Whether you're here for Metroid debates, retro discoveries, or the latest Nintendo updates, Episode 148 serves up another cozy, opinionated deep dive into everything Nintendo.

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1 month ago
1 hour 2 minutes 41 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
147: Zelda Set Photos!

Welcome to Episode 147 of Nintendo Therapy, your weekly dive into Nintendo news, rumors, and everything happening across the worlds of Hyrule, the Mushroom Kingdom, and beyond. This week we kick things off with the big story: Nintendo finally released official photos of the live-action Zelda movie, and reactions are all over the place. Kevin talks through why Zelda is such a tough series to adapt into a film in the first place — from its puzzle-driven structure to its constantly shifting art styles — and why live-action may box the franchise into something it was never meant to be. We also get into the big questions: Will Link talk? Will the movie rely on Marvel-style climaxes? And can any adaptation really capture exploration and discovery the way the games do?

Harrison shares his first impressions as well, including why he’s hopeful but cautious, how the film can stand out in a crowded fantasy landscape, and why practical effects would’ve made a huge difference. We wrap up our Zelda talk with thoughts on how Nintendo Studios is positioning itself, what the future might hold, and whether the franchise is headed toward TV rather than film.

From there, we jump into our weekly game segment, “Guess Which Year This Black Friday Deal Is From?”, where we revisit wild Wii doorbusters, classic 3DS bundles, and the nostalgic chaos of early Switch holiday ads. That leads straight into our massive Black Friday 2025 Nintendo deals roundup, covering the best Switch 2 discounts, surprisingly deep price drops on Switch 1 titles, standout eShop specials, and collector-friendly physical releases. We highlight the biggest bargains, the strangest markdowns, and which deals are likely to get even better over the holiday weekend.

We also take a closer look at the unusual release schedule for late 2025 and early 2026. With a big 6–8 week gap after December 11th, we talk about why Nintendo might be holding back, what shadow-drops or remasters could fill the space, and what to expect from the almost-certain January Nintendo Direct. From potential Zelda remasters and Xenoblade ports to Switch 2 upgrade patches for major first-party games, there are a lot of possibilities for how Nintendo might keep momentum going into the new year.

This episode also features our spotlight section covering two standout Genesis titles: Vectorman and Pulseman. We dig into why Vectorman still looks so good today, how Sega pulled off its “vector piece” animation tricks, and why its late-era Genesis style has aged into something retro-cool. Then we jump to Game Freak’s electric platformer Pulseman — a game released in the U.S. only through the Sega Channel — and explore its fast movement, anime-influenced identity, experimental mechanics, and the early design DNA that eventually carried over into Pokémon.

We wrap up with some final thoughts on the Zelda movie and a look at the surprise shadow-drop of Tomb Raider 2013 on the eShop, which sparks a conversation about what other remasters might be quietly waiting in the wings.

Nintendo Therapy is part of the Sidepanel Network, and you can also catch Harrison’s weekly show on Harrison Talks Pod. Thanks for hanging out with us — and feel free to drop your Zelda movie hopes, fears, or jokes in the comments.

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1 month ago
1 hour 12 minutes 9 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
146: Mario’s Back, Metroid’s Bigger

Welcome to Episode 146 of Nintendo Therapy!
This week we’re diving into a stacked lineup of Nintendo news, trailers, and wild speculation. Kevin, Harrison, and Shawn are all here with breakdowns, theories, and way too many opinions from our double-wide trailer HQ.

• Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer — Safe first trailer? Yoshi sidelined?? Baby Bowser called YEARS ago???
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (7-min Trailer) — Hub world confirmed, classic biome vibes, psychic glove hype, “ability to jump” memes, and worries about Federation Troops.
• Kirby Air Riders + MP4 Overview Trailers — More info than we expected, Amiibo talk, Switch 1 vs Switch 2 confusion.
• Pokémon Pokopia — Cozy life-sim energy, new variants, “you are the Ditto” gameplay, Kanto vibes, big questions about depth, and… $70 AGAIN.
• Steam Machine (“GabeCube”) — Why it might shake up console pricing, why Xbox should worry, and what it means for Nintendo.
• WinBack (N64) Spotlight — The cover-based shooter that quietly influenced everything.

• Why Mario Galaxy’s trailer raised MORE questions about Movie #3.
• Why Kevin doesn’t understand Rosalina’s massive fanbase (sorry).
• The dream Wario-led “Koopa Kid Suicide Squad” movie that Nintendo will never make.
• Whether Prime 4 can keep the series’ isolation vibes.
• Pokopia might be the future of cozy Pokémon… or a big question mark.
• Harrison’s Steam Machine breakdown and how it pressures Nintendo’s pricing.
• WinBack’s secret influence on third-person shooters.

Nintendo Therapy is part of the Sidepanel Network.
Check out Harrison’s new episode on Harrison Talks Pod — more content from the network coming soon!

What’s a game you didn’t love, but you’re glad you played because it changed how you look at other games?

Drop your answers in the comments!

⭐ Topics This Episode🔥 Highlights & Hot Takes🎧 About the Podcast💬 Listener Question of the Week

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1 month ago
1 hour 4 minutes 10 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
145: Star Fox and Commercial Nostalgia

Episode 145 of Nintendo Therapy! This week Kevin reflects on revisiting Super Mario Galaxy 2, how it fits into the evolution of 3D Mario, and why it’s making the wait for Metroid Prime 4 feel even longer.

Harrison brings news updates, including:
• Mario finally joining the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Early impressions of Age of Imprisonment and how it performs on the possible Switch successor
• A look at Nintendo holiday nostalgia with our Nintendo Time Warp commercial watch-along
(We rate each old commercial by Nostalgia, Cursed Energy, and “Would Kid-Me Beg for This?”)

We also play Item or Not, the game where we try to determine if bizarre Nintendo merch is real or completely made up.

Then our spotlight this week goes deep on:
Star Fox (1993) and Star Fox 2
• The FX chip breakthrough
• How Star Fox helped move Nintendo into early 3D gaming
• The wild story of the canceled sequel
• Whether these games still hold up today

Nintendo Therapy is part of the Sidepanel Network.
Check out Harrison’s weekly show “Harrison Talks Pod” for more conversations and deep dives.

Thanks for watching, listening, and barrel-rolling with us. 🦊🚀
Like, subscribe, and drop your favorite Star Fox character in the comments!

#Nintendo #StarFox #SuperMarioGalaxy2 #MetroidPrime4 #RetroGaming #NintendoSwitch #SNES #Podcast #NintendoTherapy

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2 months ago
1 hour 23 minutes 21 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
144: The Haunted Hotel & Card Battles Galore!

🎮 Nintendo Therapy Episode 144 – The Haunted Hotel & Card Battles Galore!

This week on Nintendo Therapy, we’re diving into haunted mansions, island makeovers, and classic Game Boy nostalgia! 👻✨

Kevin and Harrison return to talk about Luigi’s Mansion 3 — why it’s still one of the best games on the Switch six years later, how it perfectly balances puzzles and atmosphere, and what they’d love to see in the next entry of Luigi’s ghost-hunting adventures.

Then, we break down the brand-new Animal Crossing: New Horizons update for Switch 2! From LEGO and Zelda collabs to hotel decorating, Slumber Islands, and the long-awaited bulk crafting feature, there’s a ton to love — but does this mean the next Animal Crossing game is farther away than we thought?

Kevin also shares his thoughts on Nintendo’s quiet period and why the fan rumor mill is spinning out of control. (Metroid Prime 4 next month? Probably not...)

Finally, we shine a nostalgic spotlight on the Pokémon Trading Card Game for Game Boy Color — the original digital TCG adventure that turned deck-building into a full-blown RPG experience. It’s still one of the most charming and underrated Pokémon spin-offs ever made.

Plus, a new round of Guess That Villain! and a quick shoutout to the rest of the Sidepanel Network — check out Harrison Talks Pod for more great shows, with more projects coming soon!

#NintendoTherapy #LuigisMansion3 #AnimalCrossing #PokemonTCG #NintendoPodcast #SidepanelNetwork

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2 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes 21 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
143: Haunted Mansions & Hidden Fighters

Welcome to episode 143 of Nintendo Therapy — the show where we dive into the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and retro memories, all while celebrating the games that keep us coming back.

This week we deep dive into Luigi’s Mansion — just in time for spooky season. We talk about what makes the ghost-hunting series feel more like a classic PC adventure than a Mario spin-off, rank our favorite entries, and celebrate finally having all three Luigi’s Mansion games (and all four Pikmin titles!) on one system.

Speaking of Pikmin, there’s a brand-new Pikmin 4 update with photo mode, decor Pikmin, and new difficulty options — plus, Marvel Cosmic Invasion finally has a release date!

Then Harrison breaks down everything from the Kirby Air Ride Direct, covering new game modes, vehicles, online features, and a surprising amount of customization — yes, even the soundtrack and announcers.

We wrap things up with two retro Spotlights:
🏙️ Urban Champion — Nintendo’s earliest take on street fighting, straight from 1986.
🤖 Joy Mech Fight — a late Famicom gem that pushed 8-bit hardware to the limit and inspired Smash Bros. years later.

Plus, a few rounds of “Guess That Nintendo Sound” and a new “Consoles vs. Appetizers Gauntlet” you won’t want to miss.

👻 Grab your flashlight, power up your Poltergust, and join us for another spirited week of Nintendo Therapy!

#Nintendo #LuigisMansion #KirbyAirRide #Pikmin4 #UrbanChampion #JoyMechFight #NintendoPodcast

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2 months ago
57 minutes 13 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
142: Pokémon Legends ZA & leaks

🎙️ Nintendo Therapy – Episode 142: Great Googly Moogely, That Leak is Juicy!

Welcome to Episode 142 of Nintendo Therapy, the show where we talk Nintendo news, rumors, and the games that shaped us. This week, Kevin, Harrison, and Shawn are back for an Edenland episode packed with leaks, legends, and a little survival.

First up, Kevin breaks down some funky news from outer space: a new ToeJam & Earl game is officially in the planning stages — and maybe even a ToeJam & Earl movie on the way. Will this classic duo finally get the big return they deserve, or are we running the risk of another low-budget nostalgia grab?

Then we dive into what might be the Pokémon leak of the century — details on Pokémon Wind & Waves and Nintendo’s entire roadmap through 2030. From a procedurally generated “infinite island” system to MMO-style hubs, it sounds ambitious… but can Game Freak actually pull it off? Harrison isn’t so sure.

We also take a closer look at Pokémon Legends ZA, its mixed reviews, and what exactly makes a “perfect game” in 2025.

In the Spotlight, we go back to 1999 with Survival Kids on the Game Boy Color — a forgotten gem that stranded players on a deserted island long before survival games were a trend. From crafting coconuts and vines to finding one of multiple endings, it was years ahead of its time.

Plus, Shawn pitches a Nintendo Horror Mash-Up we never knew we needed — from Luigi’s Mansion x Silent Hill to Animal Crossing x The Last of Us. You’ll never look at Tom Nook the same way again.

It’s another week of rumors, retrospectives, and reckless speculation — all part of the therapy.

🎮 Episode 142: Great Googly Moogely, That Leak is Juicy!
Available now wherever you get your podcasts.

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2 months ago
1 hour 18 minutes 39 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
141: Galaxy, Brawl Brothers, Peace Keepers and new NSO

Kevin’s back from a Wi-Fi-free getaway and diving into some fall gaming nostalgia with Super Mario 64’s Big Boo’s Haunt — maybe the perfect Halloween level — and Super Mario Galaxy 2, reflecting on why stars feel more rewarding than Odyssey’s moons.

The crew also covers three new SNES NSO additions (Mario & Wario, Bubsy, and Fatal Fury Special), Nintendo’s mysterious new short film “Close to You”, Shawn’s thoughts on Hades and couch co-op, plus a retro spotlight on Brawl Brothers and The Peace Keepers.

All that, plus another round of Agree/Disagree with hot takes on Waluigi, Pikmin, and the DS vs. Wii debate!

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3 months ago
58 minutes 9 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
140: Mario Galaxy 1 + 2

Mario blasts back in this week’s Nintendo Therapy! We share first impressions of Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 on Switch 2, debate controls vs. nostalgia, play “One’s Gotta Go,” and spotlight Brawl Brothers & The Peacekeepers. Plus, a look ahead at 2025–2026’s biggest Nintendo releases!

#Nintendo #NintendoSwitch2 #MarioGalaxy #SuperMario #RetroGaming #SNES #NintendoPodcast #GamingNews #NintendoTherapy #MetroidPrime4 #PokemonLegendsZA

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3 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes 54 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
139: Mario Decades Ranked

Welcome to Episode 139 of Nintendo Therapy — the podcast where we dive into the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and celebrate everything in the world of Nintendo!

This week Kevin and Harrison cover a packed episode featuring:

🎮 Game Boy Advance updates

  • Klonoa: Empire of Dreams finally arrives on Nintendo Switch Online

  • Mr. Driller 2 gets some long-overdue attention

  • Thoughts on the Virtual Boy library joining the Classics lineup

🍄 Ranking the Mario Decades
We break down four eras of Mario games (1985–2025) and debate which decade reigns supreme — from the NES and SNES golden age to the 3D revolution, the Wii era, and the modern Switch years.

⚔️ Direct Recap & New Announcements

  • No big 3D Mario or Zelda reveal… mistake or smart timing?

  • Mario Kart World, Mario Tennis Fever, and a new Yoshi adventure

  • Kirby Air Riders makes a comeback

  • Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment performance hopes

  • Dragon Quest VII remaster, Fatal Frame II remake, and more

🔥 Indie & Third-Party Highlights

  • Hades II dominates early reviews and could be 2025’s GOTY

  • Dinkum, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and Suika Game Planet

  • Reactions to new Resident Evil and Fire Emblem trailers

👔 Nintendo Leadership Changes

  • Doug Bowser announces retirement as NOA President

  • Devin Pritchard steps in, while Satoru Shibata becomes CEO of NOA

  • What it really means for Nintendo’s future direction

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3 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes 23 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
138: Kirby DLC, Mario Galaxy Movie & The Return of Virtual Boy

Welcome to episode 138 of Nintendo Therapy! Kevin kicks things off with his hands-on impressions of Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Star Cross Worlds — a $20 expansion with 12 new levels, 120 hidden “staries,” a new boss, boss rush, transformations, and collectibles. Is it worth it? Kevin breaks it down from the perspective of someone who already 100% completed the base game.

Then we dive into a massive Nintendo Direct packed with reveals:
🎬 Super Mario Galaxy Movie announced (so much for that “World” title).
🎾 Mario Tennis Fever with 38 characters and 30 rackets.
🌟 Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition brings plaza-style multiplayer chaos.
📚 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book introduces a storybook art style — with no eggs!?
🕹️ Virtual Boy revival with all 14 games (Jack Bros. included!).
🚀 Metroid Prime 4 Beyond gets a release date and new amiibo.
🔥 Hades II, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, FF7 Remake, Pokemon Legends ZA, and more.

Shawn and Harrison jump in with predictions, hits, and misses from the Direct. And in our Spotlight Games, we revisit Brawl Brothers (#130) and The Peacekeepers (#129), reflecting on what these SNES beat ‘em ups got right (and wrong).

Hashtags:
#NintendoTherapy #Podcast #NintendoDirect #Kirby #MarioGalaxy #VirtualBoy #MetroidPrime4 #Hades2 #DragonQuest #Pokemon #SNES #RetroGaming #Nintendo

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3 months ago
59 minutes 53 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
137: Forsaken 64, 2D Nintendo & Adventures of Lolo

🎙️ Welcome to episode 137 of Nintendo Therapy — where we talk the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and celebrate all things Nintendo!

This week, Kevin and the crew dive into a packed episode:

  • Why Kirby might just be better than Donkey Kong 🍓🐵

  • Forsaken 64 joins the Nintendo Classics lineup — and what that leak could mean for Donkey Kong 64, Super Smash Bros. 64, and more 🎮

  • The surprising comeback of Acclaim and its wild history of 90s hits ⚡

  • Hollow Knight: Silksong’s explosive launch and why it might be the most hyped indie release ever 🦋

  • Stardew Valley 1.7 confirmed + what ConcernedApe is cooking up next 🌾🍫

  • Why 2D games still matter in 2025 and which Nintendo franchises deserve a 2D revival (Star Fox? Donkey Kong? Animal Crossing?)

  • Spotlight review: Adventures of Lolo — the NES puzzle gem that paved the way for Kirby 💙

All that plus Shawn’s wrap-up of DK Bananza, early impressions of TMNT Tactical Takedown, and more.

🎧 Join us for laughs, nostalgia, and plenty of Nintendo love.

#Nintendo #Kirby #DonkeyKong #Forsaken64 #NintendoSwitch2 #Silksong #StardewValley #Acclaim #AdventuresOfLolo #RetroGaming #IndieGames #Podcast

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4 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes 7 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
136: Nintendo Therapy: Zelda’s 40th Anniversary Speculation + Densetsu no Starfy Spotlight

Welcome back to Nintendo Therapy, the show where we dive into the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and retro deep cuts.

This week, Kevin and Harrison go full Japan-exclusive with an episode packed with speculation and nostalgia:

🎮 NEW SEGMENT: Guess That Game – can you figure it out before we do?
🧝 Zelda 40th Anniversary Tier List – Could Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment kick off the celebrations? Will we see an Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2? Remasters of Majora’s Mask, Wind Waker, or Twilight Princess? Spin-offs, merchandise, even a Super Nintendo World expansion? We break down every possibility leading into 2026.
⭐ Spotlight: Densetsu no Starfy Trilogy – From Starfy’s 2002 GBA debut to the expanded sequels, we dig into the “Kirby of the Sea,” its cult following, strange trivia, and why this Japan-only series deserves more love.
👾 Shawn wraps things up with thoughts on Heretic, Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2, and more.

Whether you’re hyped for Zelda’s future or curious about Starfy’s underwater adventures, this episode has something for every Nintendo fan.

#Nintendo #Zelda #Zelda40thAnniversary #Starfy #DensetsuNoStarfy #NintendoSwitch2 #NintendoTherapy #GamingPodcast #RetroGaming #NintendoNews

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4 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes 34 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
135: Blast Corps on the N64

Welcome to episode 135 of Nintendo Therapy! 🎮 This week Kevin and Harrison dive into Kirby’s big return with Kirby Air Riders and why Nintendo thinks $70 is the new normal. We also break down the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong release date, the state of third-party games on Switch 2, and spotlight one of Rare’s strangest cult classics on N64—Blast Corps. Plus, a look at the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection lineup and some small talk about Lego Batman and Nintendo’s history with PETA.


👉 What’s your take—will Kirby fans pay $70 for Air Riders?

#Nintendo #Kirby #KirbyAirRiders #Silksong #HollowKnight #Switch2 #RetroGaming #Rareware #BlastCorps #MortalKombat #NintendoPodcast


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4 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 3 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
134: Zelda II: Adventure of Link

Welcome back to Nintendo Therapy, the podcast where we dive into the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and of course, celebrate all things Big N!

This week, Kevin kicks things off with a look at Chibi-Robo, now available on NSO—a quirky, heartfelt adventure about a tiny household robot who makes people happy by cleaning, problem-solving, and exploring the world from a miniature perspective.

Harrison jumps in to share his thoughts on Drag X Drive, a unique $20 release that Nintendo spotlighted despite its unconventional design. Is it a proof-of-concept game that hints at a brighter future for inclusive character representation, or just a flat experiment?

We also shell out some time for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown and the wild state of the TMNT franchise. From Shredder’s Revenge to Mutants Unleashed, it feels like the Turtles are everywhere—does this variety signal growth, or a lack of focus?

Then it’s back to Hyrule for our Spotlight Game of the Week: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Long considered the “black sheep” of the series, we unpack its bold ideas, cult following, and ask: would a modern remake finally give it the respect it deserves?

All that and more!

🔔 Episode 134 is live now—plug in and let’s talk Nintendo!

#Nintendo #NintendoSwitch #NintendoPodcast #NintendoDirect #ChibiRobo #SwitchOnline #DragXDrive #TMNT #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #Zelda #ZeldaII #LegendOfZelda #RetroGaming #GamingPodcast #NintendoNews #VideoGames

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4 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes 39 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
133: Toejam and Earl VS Earthworm Jim

Welcome to Episode 133 of Nintendo Therapy! 🎮This week, Kevin, Harrison, and Shawn, are back on Funcotron to talk those pesky humans, the latest Nintendo news, and some classic retro goodness.We’re locking in our Metroid Prime 4 release predictions (will it really drop in 2025?), reacting to Nintendo’s new Switch price points (NOT ALARMO! 😱), and digging into the rumor of a New Super Mario Bros. Collection for the franchise’s 40th anniversary.We also cover the latest Indie World showcase, discuss the ongoing golden age (and questionable pricing) of the Switch era, and compare how first- and third-party titles drive Nintendo vs. Sony.Plus:🪱 Spotlight Games – Earthworm Jim 2 and ToeJam & Earl: Panic on Funkotron🎯 Indie Picks – UFO 50, Mina the Hollower, Go-Go Town, and more💬 Question of the Week – What did you think of the Indie Direct?📩 Send us your thoughts and spotlight game impressions: nintendotherapypod@gmail.com🌐 Follow us: Bluesky – @NintendoTherapy, Reddit – NintendoTherapy#Nintendo #NintendoPodcast #NintendoSwitch #NintendoNews #MetroidPrime4 #NewSuperMarioBros #IndieWorld #EarthwormJim #ToeJamAndEarl #RetroGaming #GamingPodcast #Switch2 #MarioKart8 #ShovelKnight #UFO50 #MinaTheHollower #VideoGames #GamingNews #NintendoRumors

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5 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes 37 seconds

Nintendo Therapy
A weekly discussion of the things we love about Nintendo as well as what the future may hold. News and Rumors and reviews too!