
Nintendo Switch 2022 Preview Special!
02/10/22 • 66 min
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Nintendo Power Podcast returns for its first episode of 2022, and it’s a doozey! Following the big announcements from the February Nintendo Direct, Chris and guests Anthony and Jayson from the Communications team at Nintendo of America discuss many of the big, new games coming to Nintendo SwitchTM this year! The gang gabs about Xenoblade ChroniclesTM 3, Nintendo Switch Sports, KirbyTM and the Forgotten Land, Advance WarsTM 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, SplatoonTM 3, Mario StrikersTM: Battle League, the Mario KartTM 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass* and much more!
01:29 – EarthBound / EarthBound Beginnings
02:13 – TRIANGLE STRATEGY
04:50 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass
08:38 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land
14:09 – CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
17:38 – Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
20:23 – Nintendo Switch Sports
25:51 – Metroid Dread Updates
28:57 – Mario Strikers: Battle League
32:13 – Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
35:43 – Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course
39:37 – KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series
42:19 – Live A Live
46:43 – Splatoon 3
48:14 – No Man’s Sky
52:34 – Disney Speedstorm
53:38 – Front Mission 1st: Remake
54:39 – Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Ending music is from Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
Games discussed have been rated RATING PENDING to TEEN by the ESRB.
If you would like to share any feedback or ideas for the podcast, or submit a question to possibly be answered in a future episode, please email us at [email protected].
Follow Nintendo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nintendo/
Follow Nintendo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica
Subscribe to Nintendo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nintendo
*Full version of game required to use DLC. Sold separately.
Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer play. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.
Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required to free access Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pack. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
Nintendo Power Podcast returns for its first episode of 2022, and it’s a doozey! Following the big announcements from the February Nintendo Direct, Chris and guests Anthony and Jayson from the Communications team at Nintendo of America discuss many of the big, new games coming to Nintendo SwitchTM this year! The gang gabs about Xenoblade ChroniclesTM 3, Nintendo Switch Sports, KirbyTM and the Forgotten Land, Advance WarsTM 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, SplatoonTM 3, Mario StrikersTM: Battle League, the Mario KartTM 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass* and much more!
01:29 – EarthBound / EarthBound Beginnings
02:13 – TRIANGLE STRATEGY
04:50 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass
08:38 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land
14:09 – CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
17:38 – Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
20:23 – Nintendo Switch Sports
25:51 – Metroid Dread Updates
28:57 – Mario Strikers: Battle League
32:13 – Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
35:43 – Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course
39:37 – KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series
42:19 – Live A Live
46:43 – Splatoon 3
48:14 – No Man’s Sky
52:34 – Disney Speedstorm
53:38 – Front Mission 1st: Remake
54:39 – Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Ending music is from Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
Games discussed have been rated RATING PENDING to TEEN by the ESRB.
If you would like to share any feedback or ideas for the podcast, or submit a question to possibly be answered in a future episode, please email us at [email protected].
Follow Nintendo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nintendo/
Follow Nintendo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica
Subscribe to Nintendo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nintendo
*Full version of game required to use DLC. Sold separately.
Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer play. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.
Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required to free access Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pack. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
Previous Episode

Nintendo Switch Fan-Favorite Games of 2021 Revealed!
Whether you’re searching for games to get or gift this holiday season, look no further than our Nintendo SwitchTM Fan-Favorite Games of 2021! From intense action to relaxing recreation, from solo story-driven adventures to frantic multiplayer fun, there’s something for everyone here among the year’s best, chosen by fans. Join Chris and guests Kit and Krysta from Nintendo Minute as they reveal the top vote-getters in this special year-end episode of Nintendo Power Podcast.
02:00 – Merry Multiplayer
04:56 – Intense Action
07:29 – Spiffy Indie
11:24 – Great Graphics
14:34 – Super Soundtrack
18:16 – Sooo Relaxing
23:09 – What a Story!
27:38 – Tough Challenge
33:33 – Rad Revival
37:24 – Players’ Game of the Year
Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.
If you would like to share any feedback or ideas for the podcast, or submit a question to possibly be answered in a future episode, please email us at [email protected].
Follow Nintendo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nintendo/
Follow Nintendo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica
Subscribe to Nintendo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nintendo
Next Episode

Kirby and the Forgotten Land: We Play Kirby’s First 3D Adventure!
We’re just days away from the release of Kirby’s first 3D adventure with the KirbyTM and the Forgotten Land game, and all Chris can talk about are new Copy Abilities, Beast Pack bosses and hunting for hidden Waddle Dees! Luckily, he’s found two guests who are just as excited to share their experiences playing the full game: Theresa from Nintendo Treehouse and Camille from the Communications team at Nintendo of America. The trio also talk about upcoming Nintendo SwitchTM games, recommend some of their favorites and take the Warp Zone quiz!
00:46 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land
33:15 – Game Club: Pokémon Legends: Arceus
39:02 – Game Club: Spiritfarer
44:51 – Game Club: Infernax
49:01 – Warp Zone Quiz
56:20 – Game Forecast
Ending music is from Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE 17+ by the ESRB.
If you would like to share any feedback or ideas for the podcast, or submit a question to possibly be answered in a future episode, please email us at [email protected].
Follow Nintendo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nintendo/
Follow Nintendo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica
Subscribe to Nintendo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nintendo
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