The Week in Nintendo
- Episodes
- 60
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Oct 24, 2026
About the podcast
In this weekly podcast, co-hosts Steve Bowling and Brandon Miracle discuss the week's Nintendo news, their own experiences with Nintendo games, and answer questions from The Winners' Circle! New episodes every Saturday at 9:00 AM PT/12:00 PM ET!
Episodes 60
Switch 2's Gimmicks Were Worth It
This Week in Nintendo: Switch 2 mouse support is getting better, but it's just the tip of the iceberg. Join Jon and Steve as they discuss the current state of Switch 2's "gimmicks" and their hopes for the …
Show notes
This Week in Nintendo: Switch 2 mouse support is getting better, but it's just the tip of the iceberg. Join Jon and Steve as they discuss the current state of Switch 2's "gimmicks" and their hopes for the future of these features!
We Don't Know How to Feel About Game Key Cards Anymore
Given everything going on with physical media lately, we've decided to talk about game key cards again. We think our moods about them might be lightening...
The Switch was "Doomed to Fail"
This Week in Nintendo: Steve is joined by Jon and Ash to discuss early negative takes on the original Switch. Remember when nobody thought it would succeed?
Recompilations are Losing Their Soul
3 sad and angry men talk about how AI is ruining community culture around fan projects.
Smash Needs to Change
This Week in Nintendo: Steve is joined by Daniel and Ash to discuss the state of Smash's roster, who should stay, who should go, and what needs to change!
Is Switch 2's Exclusive Lineup Already Better Than PS5?
In This Week in Nintendo, Jon & Daniel look over Switch 2's library over 1 year later to see if it rivals PS5's 6 year old exclusive library.
Nintendo Special Edition Consoles Are Rad As Flip
This Week in Nintendo: Jon, Steve and Daniel discuss their favorite special edition consoles from The Big N!
The Overlooked Switch 2 Games
In this Week in Nintendo Jon, Derrick and Ash talk about all the Switch 2 games they feel haven't had the recognition they deserve
The Conflicted Zelda: Majora's Mask Remake
Is Majora's Mask 3D a good game despite its shortcomings? Could it even be the better way to play for some people?
Is Nintendo Physical Media's Last Hope?
Corporations aren't your friend, but is Nintendo somehow the most consumer-friendly of the big three now? Join Jon, Brandon and Steve as they discuss!
Game of the Year 2026 - Six Months In
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
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
Brandon, Steve, and Ash gush about Ocarina of Time. (And the rest of the Direct too.)
Switch 2 - Year One in Review
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!
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
In this Week In Nintendo Jon and Steve discuss the greatest looking games released on Switch 2
We Can't Agree on Star Fox
This Week in Nintendo: Daniel and Brandon have wildly different views on Star Fox!
Can Switch 2 Handle PS5 Ports?
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?
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 …
Show notes
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
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
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 …
Show notes
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
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?
This week in Nintendo: Jon and Steve talk about how Nintendo's disappointing Direct could have been saved!
Nintendo's 2025 in Review
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?
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 Switch 2 Editions!
This week, Steve and Jon discuss our favorite Switch 2 Edition games!
What We Want From Switch 2 in 2026
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!
Remembering The Gamecube
This Week in Nintendo, Jon and Daniel join Steve to discuss Nintendo's purple lunchbox!
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