Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went live in the United States, and it was super chaotic! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Seth Macy as they discuss the preorder situation and Nintendo’s price increases to accessories and amiibo. Then, Brian Altano interviewed Paul Rudd on IGN about his new Switch 2 commercial, and the panel is still puzzled ab ... Show More
Oct 3
So Long, Bowser: Nintendo of America’s Big Leadership Shakeup - NVC 781
Doug Bowser is retiring from Nintendo of America, with Devon Pritchard set to take over starting next year. This week on NVC, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they discuss Bowser’s legacy and what to expect from NoA as we move into a new era. ... Show More
1h 27m
Sep 27
Hades 2 Continues 2025's Incredible Run of Indie Sequels - NVC 780
This week’s show is packed with news, sequels, and Switch goodness. First, we dive into some major headlines: Borderlands 4 delayed indefinitely, a big update for Mario Kart World, a mysterious new Fire Emblem: Shadows tease, and the surprising news that Doug Bowser will exit as ... Show More
1h 15m
Sep 19
Was Silksong Worth the Wait? - NVC 779
Hollow Knight Silksong has been in the wild for a couple weeks now, and it’s finally time to answer the question: was it worth the wait? This week, join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Brian Altano, and IGN’s Silksong reviewer Tom Marks as they dive deep into the metroidvania seq ... Show More
1h 51m
Sep 2023
Can Nintendo Be Bought? Switch Online Debate, News, & more
🎮 Hey there! Thanks so much for tuning in! On this episode of The Mario Matter, Max will be talking about the recent leaking of Microsoft's emails discussing buying Nintendo which then begs the question... could Nintendo ever get BOUGHT? We debate whether or not Nintendo Switch ... Show More
1h 44m
Apr 2025
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This week, it's all about the Nintendo Switch 2! Except for when it isn't. Marques, Andrew, and David first start off by recapping some of their favorite April Fools' jokes before discussing what it means that YouTube is changing how it counts views for YouTube Shorts. Then they ... Show More
1h 31m
Sep 2024
The Nintendo Switch 2 Leak Is WILD w/ AbdallahSmash | EP. 107
EmSwizzle (Max) and Abdallah from the Abdallah Smash YouTube Channel react to the HUGE Nintendo Switch 2 leak making the rounds online. Whether it's real or fake, we break it down and discuss our thoughts, we also dive into Nintendo news including Nintendo suing Palworld, new ann ... Show More
1h 34m
Apr 2025
How tariffs will change your gadgets
It's a Nintendo Switch 2. What could it cost, a thousand dollars? In this episode, Nilay, David, and The Verge's Richard Lawler talk through why we don't really know. But first, we talk about the Switch 2, and some of the reasons we're excited — and maybe just a little concerned ... Show More
1h 51m
Sep 16
Nintendo Are Back! Nintendo Direct Reactions — The Press Start Podcast
After Nintendo's longest Nintendo Direct EVER, the gang gets together to share their thoughts on Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Pokopia and more. They also weigh in on Nintendo patenting game mechanics and Brodie shares his review of Indiana Jones and the Great Circ ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2024
Is Mario & Luigi: Brothership Bad? Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility, & MORE! | EP. 114
EmSwizzle (Max) discusses his thoughts on Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Nintendo confirming the Nintendo Switch 2 will have backwards compatibility, Nintendo news including more Switch 2 news, updated Nintendo Switch sales, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
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1h 7m
Dec 2024
Ranking Every Nintendo Switch Game! | EP. 118
In this holiday themed episode, EmSwizzle (Max) ranks every Nintendo made Nintendo Switch game over the last 7 great years! In addition, we run through Nintendo news as always including BIG Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors, and Animal Crossing, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE! ... Show More
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