Toadstool Boardroom

It's Nintendo Financials Season! Nintendo went all-out this time around, confirming plans to discuss its new hardware this fiscal year, and scheduling a Nintendo Direct in June to round out the Switch software lineup for the rest of 2024. Join Logan and Chris this week as they discuss expectations for the Direct and thoughts on the Switch 2 messaging. Plus, hear their mixed reactions to the announcement of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition.

Logan played Endless Ocean Luminous, and it’s one of his least favorite Nintendo games on Switch. Join the Boardroom this week to find out why he thinks you should skip this one. Then, the panel talks about Paper Mario previews, the latest batch of Switch 2 rumors (boo), and more.

This week, the inmates are running the asylum here at the Toadstool Boardroom! Join Chris and Justin as they discuss new creative ways for Nintendo to reboot dormant franchises that mean so much to them, how Nintendo might handle the ever-evolving AI landscape and more.

Another Nintendo Indie World showcase has come and gone with no sign of Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Logan is tired of you asking about it! This week, join the Boardroom as they talk about highlights from the indie showcase, why you all need to calm down about Silksong, and another edition of what Nintendo got right and wrong in the Switch generation. Plus, we ask the question: Was the Wii U better than Switch at one very specific feature? You’ll have to listen to the end to find out!

As we (hopefully) near the end of the Switch generation, we’re starting our long form retrospective on what Nintendo got right and wrong this generation. This week, Chris brings his picks to the table. Plus, we say goodbye to 3DS and Wii U, and answer your listener questions.

Princess Peach: Showtime! has been out in the wild for a week, and it's finally time to talk about it in the Boardroom! Join Logan and Justin as they discuss Nintendo's latest first-party game, and stick around to hear Justin share his thoughts on MLB The Show 24. Plus, the best Nintendo Switch games Justin saw at PAX East, the hype continues to build for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, and Nintendo continues to spread the F-Zero love.

It’s been 10 years since Nintendo’s iconic Year of Luigi came to a close, and Logan, Justin, and Chris are here to reflect on Mario’s wacky brother and all the celebrations from one of the worst financial years in Nintendo history. Plus, the panel talks about all of the news from Mario Day, impressions of the Princess Peach: Showtime demo, and more.

Nintendo has gone after a popular Switch emulator, and Chris and Justin are here to educate Logan on what all of it means. Plus, the panel talks about Nintendo’s plans for Mario Day, Logan gets fired up about the Nintendo leaker running rampant on Twitter, and they reflect on the launch of the Switch seven years ago.

Splatoon 3 Side Order is here, and it’s great! Join Logan, Justin, and Chris as they discuss Splatoon’s new roguelite DLC. Plus, the guys talk about the announcement of Pokemon Legends ZA, and what that means for Nintendo’s Fall 2024 lineup. Then, we answer your questions in the E. Gadd’s Emails segment. Want to chat with the Boardroom members and fans more regularly? Consider joining our Discord Server where we chat about all things Nintendo, Nontendo, and organize game nights. See you there! https://discord.gg/GKVqZTRVAQ

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We finally got a Nintendo Direct… Kind of! Join Logan, Justin, and Chris as they walk through all the announcements in the Partner Showcase, including Star Wars Battlefront, Endless Ocean, Penny’s Big Breakaway, and Mother 3’s Switch Online release in Japan. Then, Chris and Logan share their thoughts on Mario vs. Donkey Kong… and they’re not great.

The reviews are in for Mario VS Donkey Kong, and it’s looking like a faithful remake of the GBA original. But, Logan and Chris think that DK deserves better. Plus, the panel talks about the new Princess Peach trailer, hype for Splatoon 3’s roguelite mode, and more.

It’s Logan’s favorite time of the quarter – Nintendo’s financials are in! This week in the Boardroom, join Logan, Justin, and Chris as they break down great sales numbers for Pikmin 4 and Super Mario RPG, Switch’s chance at becoming the best-selling console of all time, and if public opinion has soured on Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Then, the panel picks the best and weirdest Nintendo peripherals and accessories of all time.

Don't forget! You can join us on February 10th, 2024 at 5PM PST and 8PM EST for our first game night with the Boardroom panel. We'll be playing a few 3DS titles before the online services go dark.

We'll be playing:

- Kid Icarus Uprising

- Mario Kart 7

- Super Smash Bros. 3DS

To join us, visit the Toadstool Boardroom Discord Server: https://discord.gg/PkbbHGZC?event=1204244597501333554

What should the next Mario, Metroid, and Animal Crossing look like? Join Logan, Chris, and Justin in the Boardroom this week as they discuss how Nintendo should evolve their biggest franchises. Plus, reports that Switch 2 will have an 8-inch LCD screen, thoughts on the newest Sonic game announcement, and quick impressions of the Mario VS Donkey Kong demo.

Nintendo dropped a ton of small news items this week, including a new Princess Peach: Showtime trailer, a release date for Splatoon 3’s Side Order DLC, the last date you can play Kid Icarus: Uprising online, and a lot more. Join Logan and Chris in the Boardroom this week as they discuss what to expect from Princess Peach’s new game, Chris’ new goal to play Ace Attorney in 2024, and if the indie scene could tackle a traditional 3D Zelda game.

Nintendo’s first game of 2024 is here, and Logan has mixed thoughts. Hear his full thoughts on Another Code: Recollection to find out how Nintendo modernized these visual novel adventures. Plus, another debate about Mario VS Donkey Kong’s $50 price tag, Nintendo items we want to see in real life, and more.

The Boardroom is back for 2024! Logan and Justin kick the year off with five Nintendo predictions that will happen this year. Plus, hear about what we think Masahiro Sakurai is up to now that his YouTube channel is ending, why some Nintendo Switch games are disappearing from store shelves, and more.

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Logan, Justin, and Chris reconvene one more time in the Boardroom to talk about the best Nintendo games of 2023. From Tears of the Kingdom, to Pikmin 4, to Super Mario Wonder come hear about Nintendo’s best from the last 12 months.

2023 is wrapping up, so it’s time to talk about everything that’s happened! Join Logan, Justin, and Chris as they talk about all the big milestones and moments from Nintendo’s 2023, including Nintendo’s pushes into entertainment, sales successes, and more. Plus, more thoughts on the Zelda movie, the Donkey Kong theme park expansion, and a celebration of Smash Ultimate’s 5th anniversary.

The Super Mario RPG remake is here! Join Logan, Justin, and Chris as they share their thoughts on Nintendo's final major release of 2023. Plus, hear about the puzzle game that's sold over 4 million copies worldwide and stolen every ounce of Chris' gaming time. In E. Gadd's emails, the guys share their favorite Nintendo soundtracks, if they'd ever want to work for Nintendo, and Justin puts together a full baseball team roster made up of Nintendo characters.

It's a long holiday weekend, which means it's Toadstool Scramble time. Join Logan, Justin, and Chris as they scramble to rank the 15 best Nintendo Switch games. Will Tears of the Kingom place higher than Breath of the Wild? Will Justin and Chris butt heads over Pikmin and Xenoblade? Find out this week in the boardroom.

Nintendo has announced a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, and we’re not excited about it. Join Logan, Justin, and Chris as they talk about why live-action is a mistake, who should play Link, and what the movie will look like. Plus, tons of details from Nintendo’s latest financial results and our review of WarioWare Move It!

The Switch is home to some of the greatest Nintendo games of all time, but not all series have been treated equal. Logan, Justin, and Chris sit down to discuss what franchises deserve better entries on the next generation of Nintendo hardware. Plus, conversations about the final wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass and Nintendo's attitiude towards its competitive communities.

Super Mario Wonder is here, and it's amazing! Join Logan, Justin, and Chris as they dive into their adventures in the Flower Kingdom. Hear about the Wonder Effects, level design, power ups, and a lot more in this hour-long discussion about the latest 2D Mario.

Welcome to Toadstool Boardroom 64! This week, Logan, Justin, and Chris gather to discuss and rank the ten best Nintendo 64 games ever made -- Toadstool Scramble style! From Mario 64 to Zelda: Ocarina of Time, come see where your favorite polygonal classics rank. Plus, the Boardroom reads your emails where you contributed to the starting list.

In the Nontendo world, Sony announced the new PlayStation 5 redesign, and the Boardroom is... Not impressed. So, Logan, Justin, and Chris take a moment to share their favorite Nintendo console designs over the years. Plus, our favorite 2D and 3D Mario games ahead of Mario Wonder, thoughts on the newly-revealed Animal Crossing LEGO sets, and more.

Logan and Chris mourn the end of online play for 3DS and Wii U, and they shoutout some of the best online games you should try and check out before the servers turn off. Plus, we share the games we want to see ported to Nintendo Switch the most, and we chat about Detective Pikachu Returns reviews and WarioWare Move It previews.

What's the best first-party Switch game that no one is talking about? Join Logan and Justin in the Boardroom as they share their picks for the most underrated Nintendo games of the last few years. Plus, they answer your listener questions, like what to do when you're in a gaming rut, which Nintendo franchise they'd sacrifice in order to bring back another, the best Super Nintendo games, and more.

Phil Spencer wants Microsoft to buy Nintendo. It's not surprising -- nor is it going to happen anytime soon -- but it's still worth talking about! Join Logan, Justin, and Chris in the Boardroom as they discuss why Nintendo's independence is vital for innovation and competition in the video game industry. Plus, final thoughts on last week's Nintendo Direct, Shriver's impressions of F-Zero 99, and our dream Nintendo crossover pitches.

Diddy Kong is FINALLY in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and the Boardroom couldn't be happier. Join Logan, Justin, and Chris as they break down everything from the September 2023 Nintendo Direct. Hear our first impressions of F-Zero 99, how we think Princess Peach: Showtime is shaping up, and why a couple of Nintendo's announcements left us scratching our heads.

The boardroom is back from Nintendo Live, and we’ve got a ton to talk about! Logan and Justin played Super Mario Bros. Wonder! Logan played Detective Pikachu Returns and talked to Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser! Justin cried at the Zelda Symphony! We’ve got so much to dig into on this packed edition of Toadstool Boardroom.

Recording ahead of the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct, Logan and Justin take a break from the news cycle to talk about their favorite game on every Nintendo console, from NES to now. From obvious picks from big series like Mario and Zelda, to obscure games you may have never heard of before, these are the games that made us.

Legendary voice actor Charles Martinet is stepping back from playing Mario and friends, and Logan, Justin, and Chris gather to share their thoughts on the end of an era. Plus, with September right around the corner, the guys share their predictions for the inevitable September Nintendo Direct.

Logan and Justin return to the land of Hyrule one more time for the rest of our Tears of the Kingdom spoilercast. Hear about our favorite side adventures, the best locations in Hyrule, and our overall takeaways from this masterpiece.

Logan and Justin break down all the big Nintendo news from the last two weeks, including VGC's report about the Switch successor, Sakurai's comments on the future of Smash Bros., Red Dead Redemption coming to Nintendo Switch, and a lot more.

Logan and Justin go FULL SPOILERS on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, talking about the fantastic ending sequence, the dungeon design, and a lot more.

Chris returns to the Boardroom (As a father!) to talk all about Pikmin 4. He and Logan talk about why Nintendo's latest game is a wonderful followup to Tears of the Kingdom, and how it stacks up against the rest of the Pikmin franchise.

The reviews are in for Pikmin 4, and they are stellar! Join Logan and Justin in the Boardroom this week as they talk about the praise for the latest first-party Switch game, as well as the outstanding developer interview series happening over on Nintendo’s website. Then, the panel shares their picks for the best games that feel like Nintendo games, but weren’t actually published by Nintendo. Finally we answer another round of E. Gadd’s Emails.

For our 50th episode, Logan and Justin pit the seven 3D Marios and seven 3D Zeldas against each other. Which franchise will reign supreme? And, hear Logan’s impressions of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5, what we want to see in Tears of the Kingdom DLC, and our wishes for Nintendo merch.

Everybody 1-2-Switch is here, and it’s not bad! Join Logan and Justin in the Boardroom this week as they share their experiences playing the 1-2-Switch sequel with friends and family. Plus, our in-depth impressions of the Pikmin 4 demo, which is out now on the Nintendo Switch eShop. And, hear why it was a bad week for Logan’s favorite hidden gems, how much Nintendo’s top employees make, and more adventures from Tears of the Kingdom.

The next-gen rumor mill is starting to heat up for Nintendo, but what should the Switch successor actually include? This week in the Boardroom, Logan and Justin share their top hopes for Nintendo’s new hardware. Plus, they also look ahead to where the Zelda series should go next following Tears of the Kingdom.

We got the June Nintendo Direct we were waiting for! Join Logan, Justin, and Chris in the Boardroom as they react to all the big announcements, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Pikmin 4, WarioWare Move It, and more. Plus, how we’re feeling about the 2023 first-party lineup, and what the heck was up with the Princess Peach and Luigi’s Mansion announcements?

Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild completely reinvented the Zelda series. So is it worth it to play the old games after experiencing these open world adventures? This week in the Boardroom, Logan and Justin discuss how to revisit classic Zelda games in a post-TotK world. Plus, hear about the biggest Nintendo announcements at Summer Game Fest, the latest Pikmin 4 trailer, and more.

Logan and Justin kick off the show with the weirdest breaking news in a while: Everybody 1-2 Switch is real, and it’s out this month! Then, the Chairmen discuss if we’ll hear from Nintendo this month with a June Nintendo Direct. Plus, more thoughts on Tears of the Kingdom, and what we’d ask the Zelda developers if we had a chance to interview them.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has dungeons! But are they classic 3D Zelda dungeons like we wanted? This week in the Boardroom, Logan and Justin break down their spoiler-free thoughts on dungeon design in the latest Zelda game, and talk about another HUGE segment of the game Nintendo hid from us before launch.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally here! Join Logan, Justin, and Chris in the Boardroom as they share their general, spoiler-light impressions of Nintendo’s latest masterpiece. Hear about the beginning moments of the game, if Hyrule has changed enough from Breath of the Wild, and how Link’s new abilities have fostered the most creative Nintendo puzzles… Maybe ever? Plus, Logan shares all of his Nintendo-related adventures from his trip to Japan.

It all comes down to this! What are the top 15 best Nintendo games of all time? Join Logan, Justin, and Chris in the Boardroom this week as the gloves come off in the fight to determine what games will come out on top. Things get heated as last-minute swaps and additions determine the podcast’s final list. From Animal Crossing to Zelda, NES to Switch, everything’s on the table.

What do you think of our list? What’s your favorite Nintendo game of all time? Let us know at toadstoolboardroom@gmail.com or on Twitter at @ToadstoolBR.

Note: This episode was recorded in early April. We’ll be back in two weeks time to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and any other Nintendo news that’s happened in the last few weeks.