{"podcast":{"title":"Nintendo Voice Chat","slug":"nintendo-voice-chat-910611","podcast_index_feed_id":910611,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/nvc","website_url":"Geek.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7440dc7c-729e-11ee-a4b2-fbf1c3097c99/image/759662407e9605d72395c0dcbcfd13be.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"IGN & Geek Media","episode_count":770,"summary":"For over 130 years, Nintendo has been a pioneer in gaming, creating legendary franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong. Every week, IGN’s Nintendo Voice Chat podcast celebrates all things Nintendo—past, present, and future. Join the NVC crew for expert analysis, news, and lively discussions on everything from classic favorites to the latest on Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just jumping in, Nintendo Voice Chat is your go-to Nintendo podcast. Nintendo Voice Chat is a part of Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nintendo-voice-chat-910611"},"episode":{"title":"Judging YOUR Nintendo Hot Takes! - NVC 804","slug":"judging-your-nintendo-hot-takes-nvc-804","published_at":"2026-03-20T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nintendo-voice-chat-910611/judging-your-nintendo-hot-takes-nvc-804","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nintendo-voice-chat-910611","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/mgln.ai/e/495/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/bwUd3PHC9DH3VTlBXDTt/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP6639207609.mp3?updated=1774010509","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/mgln.ai/e/495/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/bwUd3PHC9DH3VTlBXDTt/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP6639207609.mp3?updated=1774010509","summary":"Is Double Dash the worst Mario Kart? Is Nintendo out of ideas for Zelda games? Are $80 games actually a reason to like Nintendo? This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Rebekah Valentine as they react to your Nintendo hot takes! There are so many we aren’t able to get to, but thank you so much to all the Super Ninfriendos who took the time to write in. Plus, the new Switch 2 update is a game changer for backwards compatibility in handheld mode, Reb interviewed the developers of Donkey Kong Bananza at GDC, and a lot more. 00:00:00 - Intro & Mario Kart Double Dash is the Worst Mario Kart 00:06:20 - Mario Sunshine is the best 3D Mario 00:12:14 - Star Fox 64 00:16:05 - Nintendo Online Prices are Fair 00:27:08 - Pokemon battle gimmicks need to stop. 00:33:58 - Nintendo President Should Not Be a Mascot 00:35:18 - Zelda Open World Games Vs. Traditional 00:49:39 - Super Mario Galaxy vs. Oddessey 00:53:24 - Donkey Kong Old Look vs New 00:54:46 - Mario 3D vs 2D 01:02:11 - Switch New Online Update Details 01:13:09 - Reb's Donkey Kong Bananza GDC Interview 01:18:16 - Hot Take: Old Gen Pokemon Should be Retrired 01:24:54 - Hot Take: Nintendo Does Not Need An Online Service Similar to Xbox 01:28:29 - GDC Games (Elden Ring, Kena, HOA 2, Mouse P.I. For Hire) 01:31:50 - Mina The Hollower, Colorbound, Toem 2, Jigrift & Outro #nintendo #gaming #ign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Is Double Dash the worst Mario Kart? Is Nintendo out of ideas for Zelda games? Are $80 games actually a reason to like Nintendo? This week, join Logan Pla…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6114,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/nintendo-voice-chat-910611/episodes/judging-your-nintendo-hot-takes-nvc-804/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nintendo-voice-chat-910611/judging-your-nintendo-hot-takes-nvc-804.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}