NintenGems Podcast - A Nintendo Analysis

Mar 11 2024 51 ep. 62 mins
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A Nintendo podcast discussing any game that touches the Nintendo horizon, and deeming those worthy as “gem.” Listen/like/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean and YouTube!

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Metal Gear Solid

Mar 11 2024 90 mins  
We're covering two very different, yet very influential, games on this fresh episode of NintenGems! First we tackle Game of the Year 2023 nominee Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and discuss what it takes to keep a 2D platformer fresh in today's gaming landscape. Does Wonder bring enough wonder to keep us playing? Then, after years of nagging from Connor, Braydon finally played Metal Gear

Pikmin 4, Final Fantasy IV

Nov 16 2023 84 mins  
We took our sweet time with this episode, but we're back to celebrate the fourth entries into some beloved series! We kick off with Pikmin 4 and the new concepts it introduces after taking several years off from new releases (it may be worthwhile to listen to our previous Pikmin episodes). Braydon is seems pleased with its deliveries, but will it be enough to convince Connor to pla

Tears of the Kingdom

Sep 04 2023 129 mins  
The time has finally come for a Goron-sized episode about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. As the highly anticipated sequel to the genre-defining Breath of the Wild, what wild cards could Nintendo possibly bring to the table? We discuss the game's new features and mechanics, how they mesh with the preexisting formula, the personal and cultural impacts of the game, and mor

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon Stadium 1&2

Jul 08 2023 67 mins  
We may be late to the Pokémon party, but we've arrived nonetheless, and we're here to discuss the series' newest entries with Scarlet and Violet! Having been recently disillusioned with the franchise, do these refreshing-yet-imperfect games have what it takes to bring us back to full Pokémon fandom? For this episode's gem, Connor and friends have been revisiting the Stadium serie

Metroid Prime Remastered

Mar 08 2023 80 mins  
The legendary Bounty Hunter is back, and so are we to celebrate! Our resident Metroid expert Connor takes the reigns for this expedition into Metroid Prime Remastered, a beautiful rerelease of the 2002 Gamecube classic. While it's fantastic getting our hands back on it, does the game hold up to the nostalgia we so fondly assign it? And how does the remastered content serve the Swit

Sonic Frontiers

Dec 08 2022 120 mins  
The blazing blue blur is back - and so are we! - to discuss his newest adventure and first foray into open-world gameplay. Sonic Frontiers is a unique experience and we dig into everything that makes it good, bad and ugly. After years of mediocre 3D Sonic experiences, does he finally find his stride in this newest entry? Listen and find out! Email us comments, questions, complaints

Live A Live, Mega Man X

Oct 15 2022 94 mins  
After a summer off, we're back on the Nintengems grind to discuss some hard-hitting games! We kick off with Live A Live, originally a Japanese-exclusive Super Famicom title which recently received an modern remake in HD2D. A 'timeless' piece, we explore the blend of iconic storytelling dynamics and incorporated RPG gameplay elements that elevate Live A Live from so many games in th

FromSoftware with Love Part 2: Elden Ring

May 24 2022 94 mins  
We're finally here to discuss Elden Ring and whether it deserves the renown it's received since its release! In our first Non-tendo episode we dive back into the realm of FromSoft and their newest behemoth of a game. We discuss the size and scale of Elden Ring's world, the design philosophies behind the bosses and dungeons, and of course, is it a good game? While certainly a landma

FromSoftware with Love Part 1: Lost Kingdoms, Dark Souls Remastered

Apr 09 2022 112 mins  
Welcome to our two-part special, FromSoftware With Love, where we’re exploring Nintendo’s relationship with the developer and the timeless games FromSoftware has created. We start with Lost Kingdoms, a GameCube relic forgotten to most, but an early testament to FromSoftware’s vision. Does it deserve modern revisitation? The bulk of this episode focuses on Dark Souls, the 2011

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water (Project Zero)

Mar 15 2022 26 mins  
Say cheese and die! Braydon's alone this episode and breaking down Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water, originally for Wii U, but now released on major consoles. Comparing against other games in the series and genre, Braydon is looking for the ultimate horror experience. Can Fatal Frame take that title? Or is the series headed to the grave? Join us for a different kind of episode! E