We've talked about summer games, we've talked about fall games, and now it's time for Podcasting With Power to break down the kinds of games we think have the strongest winter vibes!
Do we take the longer nights to really dial into a difficult game? Or are we looking for something wholesome to warm our hearts during the coldest months of the year? We'll share what works for us, and you can share your winter gaming vibes in the comments!
We'll also take a look at the winners and major announcements coming out of this year's Game Awards, an interview with Monolith Software on collaborating on the Legend of Zelda series, Team Cherry's big plans for Hollow Knight in 2026, and more!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:04:47 Housekeeping
00:05:24 The Game Awards 202500:17:47 Monolith Software on Zelda
00:22:25 Hollow Knight: Silksong Sea of Sorrows Expansion
00:26:33 Nitro Deck 2
00:30:40 Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo
00:33:43 Reduced Input Lag on Gamecube Classics
00:35:21 Out This Week
00:35:52 Winter Games
Podcasting With Power is a weekly show about all things Nintendo from Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis. PWP is available as a video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, and as an audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
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The day Zachary has been waiting for is finally upon us: Metroid Prime 4 is out and he's played through it in its entirety! As such, Jordan hosts a comprehensive (and spoiler-free) review discussion to get into what works and doesn't work in this long-awaited video game!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:08:04 Housekeeping
00:08:34 Pokemon Legends: Z-A confirms Hoenn starters
00:12:46 Leon Kennedy confirmed for Resident Evil 9
00:17:51 Is a Pikmin 4 Switch 2 update on the way after all?
00:20:08 N64 and GCN updates for Nintendo Classics
00:24:03 Out This Week00:26:28 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review
01:34:17 Convincing Jordan to play more Metroid
Podcasting With Power is a weekly show about all things Nintendo from Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis. PWP is available as a video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, and as an audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
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This week, Podcasting With Power explores Nintendo's long history with gimmicky hardware, from the what-were-they-thinkings (e-reader?!) to the overnight successes of the DS, Wii, and Switch! We even have a few ideas of our own to pitch!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:05:31 Housekeeping
00:06:16 Hyrule Warriors free update
00:11:17 Donuts tease returning legendaries for Pokemon Legends: Z-A
00:13:56 Free Mewtwo side mission in Pokemon Legends: Z-A
00:15:37 Mega Lucario Z trailer
00:18:01 Nintendo Classics Game Boy easter egg
00:21:20 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review roundup
00:27:37 Out This Week
00:29:38 Gimmicks
Podcasting With Power is a weekly show about all things Nintendo from Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis. PWP is available as a video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, and as an audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
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What will the next Super Smash Bros. look like? This week, we've brought suggestion of heroes and villains we'd like to see bolster the roster, from series' newcomers to reworked characters. We also entertain the idea of a smaller, fully-rebooted roster consisting of just 12 fighters (just like the original game), and debate over who would make the cut from today's Nintendo catalog!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:02:30 Housekeeping
00:02:56 Out This Week
00:04:40 Smash Newcomers We'd Like To See
00:25:04 Rebooting The Smash Bros. Roster
Podcasting With Power is a weekly show about all things Nintendo from Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis. PWP is available as a video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, and as an audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
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The holiday shopping rush is upon us, and Podcasting With Power is here to help you find that perfect gift for the Nintendo fan in your life! As fans ourselves, we go beyond to the games to showcase the different kinds of apparel, books, collectibles, and more that we think could be a good fit for your gamer. No matter the price point, we've got you covered!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:09:01 Housekeeping
00:09:36 The Game Awards 2025 Nominees
00:18:34 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Previews
00:23:11 First Look at Legend of Zelda Movie
00:29:57 Nintendo Outsourced Switch 2 Updates
00:32:12 Kirby Air Riders Review Roundup
00:34:18 Out This Week
00:35:49 Nintendo Holiday Gift Guide
Podcasting With Power is a weekly show about all things Nintendo from Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis. PWP is available as a video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, and as an audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
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This week, each of our hosts share their "10 Games To Get To Know Me" lists! Jordan and Zachary got through their 10 games, one at a time, explaining why each holds a special place in our hearts and why they collectively represent our gaming tastes! Plus, we break down the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct and more!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:14:26 Housekeeping
00:15:04 Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct
00:32:27 Switch Update 21.0.0
00:39:09 Switch 2 compatibility website launches
00:40:53 Pokemon Pokopia trailer details
00:47:43 Nintendo Black Friday offers and deals
00:53:36 New Lego Zelda set incoming next year
00:56:52 Out This Week
00:58:35 10 Games To Get To Know Us
Podcasting With Power is a weekly show about all things Nintendo from Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis. PWP is available as a video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, and as an audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
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This week, we discuss the multitude of ways Nintendo has spun off their IP over years, with some even going on to be major series in their own right! From the recently released Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment all the way back to Dr. Mario on the NES, we dive into our favorites (and not-so-favorites) on this episode of Podcasting With Power!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:09:10 Housekeeping
00:09:46 Switch 2 Sales Figures
00:17:46 Nintendo Store app released on iOS and Android
00:23:28 Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC launches next month
00:28:03 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment review roundup
00:31:33 Out This Week
00:32:58 Nintendo Spin-offs
Podcasting With Power is a weekly show about all things Nintendo from Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis. PWP is available as a video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, and as an audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
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This week, we've put together an alignment chart comparing each of Nintendo's home consoles against 5 different categories of game, and we're going spend the podcast hashing out each square! Be sure to let us know how we did in the comments, and add your own insight!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:07:36 Housekeeping
00:08:14 Breath of the Wild on vinyl
00:12:26 Switch 2 YouTube app on the way
00:15:59 Hints at more Donkey Kong Bananza DLC
00:18:09 Pokemon Legends: Z-A updates online battles
00:22:07 Resident Evil: Requiem pro controller, amiibo, and Generation Pack
00:29:02 Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition and 3.0 update
00:37:32 Out This Week
00:39:25 Nintendo Alignment Chart
Podcasting With Power is a weekly show about all things Nintendo from Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis. PWP is available as a video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, and as an audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
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The first of Nintendo's several big fall releases is here! On this week's Podcasting With Power, the guys dive into their thoughts on Pokemon Legends: Z-A after playing it for about a week. They also touch on their history with the franchise, including their favorite games, starters, and more!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:02:25 Housekeeping
00:02:58 Kirby Air Riders Direct 2 recap
00:08:42 Pikmin 4 free update details
00:11:27 Sakurai manga on the way
00:13:38 Switch 2 announcements and release dates
00:16:56 Out This Week
00:29:27 Why we love Pokemon
00:48:52 Pokemon Legends: Z-A Review
Podcasting With Power is a weekly show about all things Nintendo from Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis. PWP is available as a video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, and as an audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
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It's spooky season on Podcasting With Power! This week, we discuss our favorite games that capture the Halloween vibe, from the more lighthearted to the dark and sinister!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:10:00 Housekeeping
00:10:31 Switch 2 named on of TIME's best inventions of the year
00:15:27 Assassin's Creed Shadow leaks continue to hint at Switch 2 version
00:18:56 Nintendo killing SNES PlayStation was "helpful" to Sony
00:23:04 Nintendo hacked by Crimson Collective
00:26:33 Instax Mini Link receives Super Mario update
00:29:27 Pokemon 5-year roadmap leaks online
00:45:16 Pokemon Legends: Z-A review roundup
00:53:06 Out This Week
00:55:33 Spooky/Scary/Halloween Games
Podcasting With Power is a weekly show about all things Nintendo from Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis. PWP is available as a video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, and as an audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
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On this week's Podcasting With Power, Jordan and Zachary set out to craft a list of the 10 games every Nintendo fan should play. How we interpret that is up for debate, as are each of the games on that list! Whether you've played some, none, or all of the games we recommend, we'd love to hear what you think about our picks and how we got there!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:06:40 Housekeeping
00:07:11 Close With You/Pikmin digital short
00:11:29 How DLSS works on Switch 2
00:15:20 Red Dead Redemption 2 on Switch 2?
00:19:04 Nintendo denies lobbying government over AI
00:22:45 Out This Week
00:23:37 Games Every Nintendo Fan Should Play
Podcasting With Power is a weekly show about all things Nintendo from Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis. PWP is available as a video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, and as an audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
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Video games have always been an expensive hobby, but prices just keep going up and up! Have we reached a tipping point on some of these price tags already? Are these products worth what we're paying? We discuss the value of our games, hardware, and services on this week's Podcasting With Power!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:04:40 Housekeeping
00:05:05 Doug Bowser out, Devon Pritchard in at NOA
00:11:20 EA goes private for $55 billion
00:18:34 Capcom surprised at Resident Evil Requiem performance on Switch 2
00:21:50 Mini Zelda weapons blind boxes in Japan
00:26:52 Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Review Roundup
00:29:06 Out This Week
00:33:36 Video Game Value
Podcasting With Power is a weekly show about all things Nintendo from Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis. PWP is available as a video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, and as an audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
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As the leaves change, we notice that our gaming tastes do too! On this week's Podcasting With Power, we discuss what kinds of experiences we're looking for once we start spending a little more time inside. From blockbusters to cozy indies, we've got them covered!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:08:43 Housekeeping
00:12:44 Pokemon Company On DHS Copyright Infringement
00:16:49 FFVII Remake Director Defends Game Key-Cards
00:22:16 Borderland 4 Delayed Indefinitely on Switch 2
00:26:18 Nintendo Pop-Up Store in London
00:28:26 Doug Bowser Retiring As Nintendo of America President
00:31:16 Out This Week
00:33:57 Fall/Cozy Games
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As Super Mario Bros. turns 40 years old, we dive deep into the legacy of the Mushroom Kingdom and discuss our favorite games, powerups, characters, and more!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:06:30 Housekeeping
00:06:57 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment News
00:10:17 Game Boy Advance Classics Update
00:12:14 Sonic Racing CrossWorlds/Mario Kart World Feud
00:14:06 Out This Week
00:16:57 Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary
00:28:20 Super Mario Questionnaire
01:51:34 Is Nintendo Doing Enough For This Anniversary?
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We cover our first Nintendo Direct on this week's Podcasting With Power, from the good to the bad to the bizarre!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:07:59 Housekeeping
00:08:42 Nintendo Wins MiG Switch Lawsuit
00:12:34 Nintendo Patents "Sub Characters"
00:17:28 Out This Week
00:18:40 Nintendo Direct Rundown
00:21:01 Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary, Mario Galaxy Movie, Mario Tennis Fever, Mario Wonder, and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
00:52:45 Kirby Air Riders amiibo
00:56:03 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Release Date
01:01:10 Nintendo Classics Virtual Boy
01:17:00 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Release Date and amiibo
01:22:05 Donkey Kong Bananza DK Island + Emerald Rush DLC
01:29:15 Pokopia
01:33:44 Pokemon Legends Z-A and Mega Dimension DLC
01:38:27 Resident Evil Requiem
01:40:44 Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
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This week on Podcasting With Power, it's all about HOW you play the game! We talk our favorite (and least favorite) Nintendo controllers, why some of them are so quirky, and Jordan shows off some third-party options that give the OEM units a run for their money!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:05:36 Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World Mini-Review
00:11:46 Housekeeping
00:12:37 Forsaken 64 and Upcoming N64 Classics Rumors
00:17:11 GBA Classics App Update00:18:49 Resident Evil Requiem Rumors
00:24:19 PlayStation 6 Handheld Rumors
00:29:52 Nintendo Direct Rumors
00:34:17 Out This Week
00:35:03 Controllers
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This week on Podcasting With Power, we take a step back and explore Nintendo's ventures beyond video games, including collectibles, movies, theme parks, and more!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:19:41 Housekeeping
00:20:08 Nintendo Discouraging Switch 2 Development
00:28:34 Switch 2 Sales Outpacing Switch 1
00:30:55 Nintendo Stars Inc.
00:33:49 Animal Crossing Crocs
00:38:05 Shinobi: Act of Vengeance/Kirby and the Forgotten Land Review Roundup
00:43:06 Out This Week
00:45:03 Nintendo Outside of Gaming
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This week on Podcasting With Power, we talk about the different ways Nintendo is bringing Switch games to their new platform! We cover everything we like and don't like about the free updates and paid Switch 2 Editions we've seen so far, and name the games we'd like to still see make the jump. We also cover last week's Direct focused on Kirby Air Riders with Mr. Sakurai, another delay (sorry Jordan!) for the Analogue 3D, and the INCREDIBLE build a Zelda fan put together.
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:12:29 Housekeeping
00:12:55 Kirby Air Riders Direct
00:21:39 Analogue 3D Delayed Again
00:24:40 Zelda Fan Builds King of Red Lions
00:27:01 Out This Week
00:30:09 Switch 2 Editions and Updates
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On this week's Podcasting With Power, we put ourselves in the games and discuss the pros and cons of living in the different Nintendo universes! Also: Jordan's Adventures of Elliot impressions, Zach's Drag x Drive impressions, the Hello, Mario! line of products, and more!
Time Stamps:00:00:00 Start00:07:43 Housekeeping00:08:07 Hello, Mario!00:10:53 Zelda Twitter Follows...PlayStation?!00:15:17 Pokemon Events App00:19:11 Drag x Drive Review Roundup00:26:51 Out This Week00:31:49 Which Nintendo Universes Would We Want To Live In?Podcasting With Power is available as a video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, and as an audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.Find us all over the internet on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/podwithpower
It's all about indie games on this week's Podcasting With Power! We cover the most recent Indie World showcase (8/7/25) and highlight the games we're looking forward to most. We then dive in and discuss our favorite indies of all time and what that side of industry means to each of us.
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Start
00:09:26 Housekeeping
00:12:36 Release Windows For Upcoming Games
00:17:01 Nintendo At Gamescom
00:19:49 Indie World Showcase
00:31:39 Out This Week
00:33:48 Indie Games
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