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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.

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November 13, 20261 hr 24 min

Ocarina of Time: We Interviewed Nintendo’s Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi - NVC 834

Logan interviewed Zelda producers Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi about the Ocarina of Time remake, Zelda’s 40th anniversary, Master Quest, and a lot more! Join Logan, Peer Schneider, and Brendan Graeber as they discuss everything from the interview, as well as give more impressions of Ocarina of Time on Switch 2. Then, Peer breaks down Pikmin 4’s new Dandori Academy expansion, the panel dives into Nintendo’s latest quarterly financial report, and more. 00:00:00 - Intro & Ocarina of Time Impressions 00:27:08 - Majora's Mask Next? 00:31:02 - Ocarina of Time Speedruns 00:32:42 - Ocarina of Time Sales & Master Quest 00:35:57 - Logan’s Interview with Aonuma and Fujibayashi 00:50:55 - Ocarina Of Time Datamine Findings (SPOILERS) 00:56:49 - Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy 01:04:24 - Quarterly Financials 01:12:08 - Nintendo announces Black Friday sales 01:13:44 - Smash Bros & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 4, 202656 min

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Review Discussion - NVC 833

It’s time! The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is here, and it is amazing! Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, and Nick Limon as Logan breaks down his review of the highly-anticipated Switch 2 remake. From its gorgeous world stuffed with secrets to its wonderful modern controls reminiscent of more recent Zelda games, the panel discusses how it deepens an adventure that means so much to many people. And, they dive into why this is the perfect way for newer Zelda fans to jump into the traditional 3D Zelda formula that longtime fans adore. Hyrule awaits! Presented by Best Buy Gamers. #ocarinaoftime #nintendo #legendofzelda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 30, 202658 min

Looking Back at Ocarina of Time Before the Switch 2 Remake - NVC 832

“The new benchmark for interactive entertainment has arrived.” Peer Schneider awarded The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time IGN’s first-ever 10/10 rating back in 1998. And now, with one week to go before the Switch 2 remake, he joins Logan Plant to talk about the process behind his original review, what he wrote at the time, and how the original has aged over the last three decades. Plus, they touch on all the other versions of Ocarina of Time that have come out over the years. Stick around for impressions of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and more. 00:00:00 - Intro & Peer's Ocarina of Time Review 00:35:27 - Bananza Workaround 00:38:42 - Switch Sports Resort 00:49:10 - Duskbloods, Shigeru Miyamoto, Super Metroid & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 14, 20261 hr 15 min

Logan Played the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake! - NVC 831

We spent a little more than one hour in Hyrule, and it was nowhere close to enough. Join Logan Plant, Tom Marks, and Nick Limon as Logan breaks down his preview of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2. We cover the new art style, updated controls, and what it felt like returning to classic dungeons in 2026. Tom and Nick ask about how puzzles have changed, if it feels like an old game (spoiler: it doesn’t), and what newer Zelda fans can expect from this side of the franchise if they’re mostly experienced with Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. After Zelda, the guys talk about Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, The Witcher 3 on Switch 2, and Logan’s overwhelming love for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort.  Celebrate IGN’s 30th Anniversary with a Humble Bundle of hit games (like Subnautica & Remnant II) supporting Child’s Play. Grab it before October 16 at 6 PM PT: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/ign-30th-anniversary-bundle 00:00:00 - Intro & Ocarina Remake Preview 00:39:53 - Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave 01:00:43 - The Witcher 3 on Switch 2 01:04:44 - Switch Sports Resort & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 3, 20261 hr 33 min

20 Big Nintendo News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss - NVC 830

Ocarina of Time’s world map! Eight-player Mario Kart! Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave! Metroid Ravenous amiibo! We’ve been gone for three weeks, and have a ton of Nintendo news, big and small, to catch up on. Join Logan Plant and Brian Altano as they run through all the stories, and share gameplay impressions of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Monster Hunter Wilds, Fire Emblem, and a lot more. But more importantly, it’s Brian’s last day at IGN, and we spend the end of the show reflecting on his time covering Nintendo at IGN. We also share some important updates about the future of NVC. Thank you all for your continued support! 00:00 Intro & NVC Schedule Update 03:57 Metroid Ravenous 22:09 Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Is Out 26:03 Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse 33:51 The Nintendo Holiday Media Tour 40:15 Holy Grail Gaming 50:42 The Duskbloods 56:13 News Roundup 1:03:56 Nintendo Reveals Ocarina of Time Map (Spoilers) 1:10:14 Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 Console 1:12:30 Ubisoft's Ganondorf Game 1:15:01 Zelda Symphony Tickets in Hot Demand 1:16:49 Sending Off Brian Altano #nintendo #gaming #Ocarinaoftime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 9, 20261 hr 9 min

Nintendo Direct: We’re Ravenous for Metroid - NVC 829

Metroid Ravenous is real, and it looks incredible! Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Nick Limon as they react to all the big announcements from the September 2026 Nintendo Direct. The star of the show was Metroid Ravenous: the next 2D Metroid that looks like an incredible sequel to Metroid Dread. Plus, the biggest 3D Kirby game ever was just revealed, with our first look at Kirby and the World Beyond. Plenty of Nintendo games are getting updates, too, including Pikmin 4, Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity, Star Fox, and Mario Kart World. Plus, we’re kind of obsessed with exploring Wuhu Island in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. Third-party highlights include Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4, Professor Layton finally getting a release date, and more. Finally, we end the show talking even more about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 8, 202652 min

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Gameplay Reactions - NVC 828

The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct aired this morning, and the NVC crew spent an hour breaking it down. Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano as they react to first gameplay for the Ocarina of Time remake from Eiji Aonuma. They discuss the new art style, big gameplay updates to the original, and how they feel about it being a faithful remake instead of a grander reimagining. Then, they discuss the rest of the Zelda Direct, including a tease for the movie, new merchandise like amiibo, LEGOs, and even a real Ocarina, and Logan gives a look at the new Breath of the Wild vinyl box set. Finally, the crew wraps up with some brief predictions about tomorrow’s second Nintendo Direct. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 25, 20261 hr 28 min

The Nintendo Games That Define Us - NVC 827

It’s a Question Block takeover this week, as Logan Plant and Brian Altano sift through all of your Nintendo questions! They talk about the Nintendo game they haven’t finished that keeps them up at night, the five Nintendo games that define them, Nintendo’s likelihood of creating a new IP that stands alongside its classic characters, a character creator in the next Zelda game, and a lot more. In the middle of the show, Logan and Casey DeFreitas are joined by Nick Salazar from The Pokemon Company International to talk about this weekend’s upcoming events in San Francisco: The Pokemon World Championships and the Pokemon XP fan convention. Plus, we ask if any teases for the future of Pokemon are in store for the weekend. #pokemon #nintendo #gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 21, 20261 hr 9 min

We Played The Duskbloods and Interviewed Hidetaka Miyazaki - NVC 826

There has been so much mystery surrounding The Duskbloods, FromSoftware and Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2-exclusive multiplayer action game. But now, we have answers, as IGN’s Michael Higham flew to Japan to play eight hours of The Duskbloods and interview FromSoftware’s Hidetaka Miyazaki. Michael makes his NVC debut this week, joining Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Tom Marks, as Michael breaks down how a match of The Duskbloods actually works, how the Nintendo partnership impacted development in one key way, and a lot more. Then, with Elden Ring just a week away from hitting Switch 2, the panel breaks down what newcomers can expect from the massive open world RPG. Stick around for thoughts on the DK Challenge on Nintendo Switch Online, the cooperative sensation Big Walk, and more. 00:00:00 - The Duskbloods and FromSoftware’s Hidetaka Miyazaki 00:31:28 - The Nintendo Fan’s Guide to FromSoftware 00:43:22 - DK Challenge 00:52:11 - Big Walk 01:01:58 - Splatoon Raiders bottomless buffet 01:03:13 - Super Mario Jersey Day coming to Seattle & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 14, 20261 hr 31 min

Zelda’s 40th Anniversary: Everything We Know (and Want) - NVC 825

Join the IGN Discord https://discord.gg/h2T45nkkm6 Zelda’s 40th anniversary is starting to heat up, so it’s time to discuss everything we know Zelda fans can expect over the next several months, along with a few surprises we hope happen. Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Brian Altano, and Brendan Graeber as they break down a potential release date for the Ocarina of Time remake, a leak for a special edition Switch 2 and pro controller, more reports about the cast for the live-action Zelda movie, and a lot more. Then, 15 years after it originally launched, Brian has finally finished The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for the very first time, and he shares his thoughts on the flawed Zelda adventure. Brendan has played several hours of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and he discusses how it improves on Three Houses in a few key ways. 00:00:00 - Zelda’s 40th Anniversary Is Heating Up 00:08:28 - Zelda Leaks! 00:13:15 - Zelda Movie Casting 00:23:37 - What We Know About Zelda's 40th Anniversary 00:29:10 - Skyward Sword 15 Years Later 00:49:56 - Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Preview 01:07:44 - Question Block: Parenting Gamers 01:16:37 - Question Block: IGN Takesover Nintendo Franchises & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices