20 Big Nintendo News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss - NVC 830
Summary
Host Logan Plant and departing IGN editor Brian Altano discuss major Nintendo news, including the reveal of Metroid: Ravous and the controversial $120 special edition amiibo bundle. They also review Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, debate the Switch 2 performance of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, and celebrate the improved quality of third-party ports like Monster Hunter Wilds and Call of Duty. The episode concludes with Altano’s farewell after 17 years at IGN and updates on the show’s new monthly release schedule.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: American Horror Story 13
Host departure announcement after 17 years
Show restructuring and future schedule updates
Metroid Ravensus gameplay and tone analysis
Metroid Ravensus special edition and Amiibo debate
Listener gift: Hasbro Zelda diorama
Sponsors: Quince and Shopify
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave review and critique
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown demo impressions
Switch 2 performance and third-party support
Nintendo merchandise: Bath Mario and SM64 guide
Retro collecting: Earthbound, Zelda, and 3DS consoles
Elden Ring: Nightreign gameplay and hype
Rapid fire Nintendo news reactions
Zelda: Echoes of Time map and item analysis
Rumor: Ubisoft Ganondorf game prototype
Zelda Symphony concert ticket difficulty
Farewell message and tribute to co-host Brian
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