After an excruciatingly long off season, Strike players are finally about to return to the pitch with the release of the Mario Strikers™: Battle League game! Chris got in a few games with Ruth from Nintendo Treehouse and Jayson from the Communications team at Nintendo of America, and in this episode, the three of them talk about their time with the title and even trade a few tips. The group also gabs about other recent and upcoming Nintendo Switch™ games, recommends some of their favorites and takes a special version of the Warp Zone quiz in honor of the show’s 50th episode! 0:42 – Mario Strikers: Battle League 36:26 – Player’s Pulse Polls 36:54 – Game Club: The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe 40:08 – Game Club: Mario Party Superstars 42:13 – Game Club: TowerFall 46:29 – Warp Zone Quiz 50:47 – Game Forecast Ending music is from Mario Strikers: Battle League. Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE 17+ by the ESRB. If you would like to share any feedback or ideas for the podcast or submit a question to possibly be answered in a future episode, please email us at [email protected] Follow Nintendo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nintendo/ Follow Nintendo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica Subscribe to Nintendo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nintendo

With fond Wii Sports™ memories in mind, the Nintendo Power Podcast team challenged each other to a full set of Nintendo Switch™ Sports events and had a blast! Now, Chris is joined by Damiano from Nintendo Treehouse and Anthony from the social media team at Nintendo of America to talk about their glorious victories and crushing defeats, and to share insights and tips with new Nintendo Switch Sports players. The trio also talk about other recent and upcoming Nintendo Switch™ games, recommend some of their favorites and take the Warp Zone quiz! 00:45 – Nintendo Switch Sports 35:03 – Player’s Pulse Polls 41:02 – Game Club: Don’t Starve Together 44:05 – Game Club: Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics 48:52 – Game Club: Dr. Mario 51:09 – Warp Zone Quiz 55:21 – Game Forecast Ending music is from Nintendo Switch Sports. Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE 17+ by the ESRB. If you would like to share any feedback or ideas for the podcast, or submit a question to possibly be answered in a future episode, please email us at [email protected] Follow Nintendo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nintendo/ Follow Nintendo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica Subscribe to Nintendo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nintendo

We’re just days away from the release of Kirby’s first 3D adventure with the Kirby™ and the Forgotten Land game, and all Chris can talk about are new Copy Abilities, Beast Pack bosses and hunting for hidden Waddle Dees! Luckily, he’s found two guests who are just as excited to share their experiences playing the full game: Theresa from Nintendo Treehouse and Camille from the Communications team at Nintendo of America. The trio also talk about upcoming Nintendo Switch™ games, recommend some of their favorites and take the Warp Zone quiz! 00:46 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land 33:15 – Game Club: Pokémon Legends: Arceus 39:02 – Game Club: Spiritfarer 44:51 – Game Club: Infernax 49:01 – Warp Zone Quiz 56:20 – Game Forecast Ending music is from Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE 17+ by the ESRB. If you would like to share any feedback or ideas for the podcast, or submit a question to possibly be answered in a future episode, please email us at [email protected] Follow Nintendo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nintendo/ Follow Nintendo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica Subscribe to Nintendo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nintendo

Nintendo Power Podcast returns for its first episode of 2022, and it’s a doozey! Following the big announcements from the February Nintendo Direct, Chris and guests Anthony and Jayson from the Communications team at Nintendo of America discuss many of the big, new games coming to Nintendo Switch™ this year! The gang gabs about Xenoblade Chronicles™ 3, Nintendo Switch Sports, Kirby™ and the Forgotten Land, Advance Wars™ 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Splatoon™ 3, Mario Strikers™: Battle League, the Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass* and much more! 01:29 – EarthBound / EarthBound Beginnings 02:13 – TRIANGLE STRATEGY 04:50 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass 08:38 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land 14:09 – CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION 17:38 – Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp 20:23 – Nintendo Switch Sports 25:51 – Metroid Dread Updates 28:57 – Mario Strikers: Battle League 32:13 – Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes 35:43 – Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course 39:37 – KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series 42:19 – Live A Live 46:43 – Splatoon 3 48:14 – No Man’s Sky 52:34 – Disney Speedstorm 53:38 – Front Mission 1st: Remake 54:39 – Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Ending music is from Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Games discussed have been rated RATING PENDING to TEEN by the ESRB. If you would like to share any feedback or ideas for the podcast, or submit a question to possibly be answered in a future episode, please email us at [email protected] Follow Nintendo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nintendo/ Follow Nintendo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica Subscribe to Nintendo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nintendo *Full version of game required to use DLC. Sold separately. Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer play. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately. Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required to free access Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pack. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online

Whether you’re searching for games to get or gift this holiday season, look no further than our Nintendo Switch™ Fan-Favorite Games of 2021! From intense action to relaxing recreation, from solo story-driven adventures to frantic multiplayer fun, there’s something for everyone here among the year’s best, chosen by fans. Join Chris and guests Kit and Krysta from Nintendo Minute as they reveal the top vote-getters in this special year-end episode of Nintendo Power Podcast. 02:00 – Merry Multiplayer 04:56 – Intense Action 07:29 – Spiffy Indie 11:24 – Great Graphics 14:34 – Super Soundtrack 18:16 – Sooo Relaxing 23:09 – What a Story! 27:38 – Tough Challenge 33:33 – Rad Revival 37:24 – Players’ Game of the Year Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB. If you would like to share any feedback or ideas for the podcast, or submit a question to possibly be answered in a future episode, please email us at [email protected] Follow Nintendo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nintendo/ Follow Nintendo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica Subscribe to Nintendo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nintendo