In this first episode of 2022’s All Things Nintendo, we dive into the wasteland of the Wii U to see what we might still be able to salvage. With 2022 coming, Brian invites former Game informant editor and present MinnMax GameMill Entertainment co-host and marketer Kyle Hilliard was on the show to talk about the biggest Wii U games that still haven’t made the switch to Switch.
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The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry’s most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what’s happening in the Nintendo world. Along the way, they’ll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back at the classics we all grew up with. A new episode comes out every Friday!
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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:33 – First Nintendo Game / Favorite Nintendo Game
00:09:42 – Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity / Shin Megami Tensei V Sales
00:12:43 – Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Mystery Gift Event
00:13:40 – New features and content coming to Cruise’n Blast?
00:16:17 – N64 Controller Switching
00:19:15 – Five Genesis games added to Online Catalog Switch
00:22:54 – Sonic Frontiers initial release plan
00:29:55 – When will the first Nintendo go live in 2022?
00:33:05 – Nintendo’s Last Minute
00:35:36 – Wii U games won’t make a sensation when turned on
00:46:04 – The Wii U game we want to play in 2022
01:04:55 – Solid ratings: The old Nintendo games we want on Switch
01:13:13 – eShop Gem of the Week: Iconoclasts
01:14:44 – Answer: Game History, Persona and Mario Kart: Double Dash
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