One of the most celebrated publications in gaming history is that of Nintendo Power, the long running magazine that covered all things Nintendo. Though the changing times ultimately led to the magazine’s demise, it’s legacy has still been fondly remembered by the community, with projects like Nintendo Force continuing the dream. Evidently, Nintendo still hasn’t forgotten the magazine either; the company has opted to honor the magazine’s legacy in the title of its new official podcast.
Nintendo Power Podcast is the name of Nintendo’s new service, offering an hour-long discussion on all things Nintendo. The inaugural episode can be listened to through here, offering a look back at the Switch’s first year along with a discussion of the development process of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Though this link follows through to Soundcloud, the podcast can also be listened to on iTunes and Google Play Music.
What do you think? Will you be subscribing to this podcast? What do you think of this first episode? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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This is awesome! I hope they are pretty frequent!
Unexpected but nice
It's also hosted by Chris Slate, former editor in chief of the magazine!
Really cool that they're doing this
Does that mean Kit and Krista in Nintendo Minute have finally been gotten rid of? Unfortunately not is probably the answer.
I'll have a listen to it later. The 2 podcasts I listen to on a weekly basis are IGN's NVC and GoNintendo's.
My bad, I missed this article, otherwise wouldn't have created a new topic in the forums.
Anyway, glad NP is back in some form, missed it big time. I always enjoyed Chris Slate's articles in the mags he worked for so if he's heading this project up for the long term I look forward to seeing what he can do with it.
Man, I miss Chris Slate. They were always making fun of him through different gags and reader mail. To think NP's last issue came out at the Wii U launch. Time flies I tell ya
This Nintendo life with nbz and Bally is my favourite Nintendo podcast.
Its great to see this name brought back. Now they just need to launch an accompanying magazine.
I’m so confused. Is this an official podcast? Why isn’t it on apple?
That's good!
Tried to look it up on the podcast addict page... and found the "Nintendo Power Cast" by a bunch of people that will probably soon receive a nice letter from Nintendo.
@Kobeskillz it is on Apple and Google.
Honestly don’t think anything can compete with NVC but will check it out on the commute later
@Pichuka97 They picked a good time to leave.
Sucks am at work right now bit will definitely listen to this podcast weekly if I enjoy it
That’s another podcast subscription for me with NVC, Nintendo dads, this Nintendo Life, nintendo power cast, switch cast. I have a full week of Nintendo fan news everywhere I go.
Sweeeeeeeet. I do love a podcast
@Kobeskillz by "not on apple", did you miss all the words in this article talking about getting it on itunes?
So many podcasts so little time.
@russellohh their reading skills are dubious at best. Asking “Is this an official podcast?” on an article titled “Nintendo Launches Official Nintendo Power Podcast”.
@dazzlerJJD their next two questions will be "is it about sony games" and "this is some kinda tv show, right?"
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Kit and Krista in Nintendo Minute are the most adorable presenters. That's for sure.
So you can listen to it, but not download and listen to it?
Sigh. Nintendo...
@Folkloner There are some basic Firefox plugins to download such files...
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Kit is in it
I like the IGN guys and the weekly NVC podcasts, although I prefer watching on YouTube.
But here's one more option in the mix
I hope one podcast graphically talks about decapitating vampires so that parents can get offended that their kids are listening to the podcast.
Another option, but I'm a big fan of NVC personally. Most of the guys and gals on there have tons of Nintendo knowledge. I'm always learning new things.
I’ll definitely tune in. I listen to Chris Hoffman’s Power Pros podcast, which I believe Slate was also an original co-host of. It’s probably my second favorite Nintendo podcast. Radio Free Nintendo is by far my favorite.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE How would a podcast indicate the end of a youtube series?
The idea of an official Nintendo podcast sounds like a great way to get interviews out of the Treehouse crew without a crowd if thousands gawking in the background, like with most E3 events. Here's hoping the host and guests are charismatic enough to keep my attention.
I've gotten into a routine of listening to podcasts while doing chores. So I'll give it a shot tonight while doing dishes. (it's an off week for adventure zone, anyway)
I listen to podcasts to and from work every single work day because I have an almost hour long commute (driving, not being driven), so I'm definitely giving this a shot!
@Kobeskillz I found it just fine, but I didn't look at iTunes, used Overcast and did a search. Pretty sure it's the same server, so I'd try again.
I found it on the iPhone podcast app by searching “Nintendo Power” under “Episodes” - looking forward to giving it a listen!
Like a lot of people, I was pretty disappointed when Nintendo Power ended. A podcast isn't exactly the same thing, but it's wonderful to see it come back in some form!
One year of the Switch and suddenly Nintendo is back on top of the world again. It's insane.
This is amazing! Nintendo is getting up with times!
@SLIGEACH_EIRE why you hate them? I like Nintendo Minute a lot specially the chapter where Gandakris goes to visit and make some custom amiibo.
Now your podcasting with power! This will fit nicely between GX real talk and NVC.
Just listened to the first episode. It was great. I'm already looking forward to next one. I've been listening to GameXplain's podcast since the first episode and recently discovered Nintendo Voice Chat.
I'll try to give it a listen during my evening walk. I have no personal ties to Nintendo Power (never been one for magazines, and I wasn't too into the Big N until high school), but I'll give the podcast a chance.
@tamantayoshi That’s exactly what I was thinking. But, picked the perfect time to come back, and in the best way possible way in today’s world. Nintendo has truly been impressing me this year with their decisions since the Switch has come out. Can’t wait to see what they have in store to keep the momentum going in the new year.
@G0dlike NVC has taken a HUGE dip in quality since the new guy took it over. So this new podcast could be good news for me.
Waits for Spotify release
This sounds really cool! I don't really listen to any podcasts but knowing Nintendo Power exists in some form is cool. Still miss the print mag though.
Eww, Kit & Krysta. Kit just needs a pink scarf and daddy's Porche to blend right in at the country club. Maybe he's just a cube jockey but he seems like that type on camera to me. Krysta irritates me because she's fake. She's very likable on camera as this kind of happy go lucky fan, when in reality she's the, what PR manager, or social media relations manager, something along those lines. Reasonably powerful middle management. So coming off as this hapless fangirl is pure fiction spun by a PR pro which kind of rubs me the wrong way.
@Dang69 I actually agree with you. Seems a lot more rushed with Filip at the helm. The Peer era was 🔥
Nice
@G0dlike The short Peer run was the culmination of everything good during Jose's time hosting - super sharp and still respectfully critical, when required. Filip is pretty absolutely terrible and super cringey - makes generic comments to such an extent I can't believe the viewers are not complaining more. Everything is "cool" "awesome" "insane" "the game is great because it can be played on the go." I thought maybe it was a nervous thing, but he's sat in on IGN Gamescoop and was terrible there too (about Odyssey). Kinda have stopped listening to it. Feels bad man.
I hope it has horrible columns like Pro Player Tips and they verbally describe maps.
itunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/nintendo-power-podcast/id1328076836?mt=2
@Dang69 yeah, I haven’t tuned in for 3 weeks, despite being a regular question blocker and long time fan of the show 😫
@unoclay god i'd love that (the map part)
I was hoping it was a podcast about actual Nintendo Power issues.
Still, it sounds intriguing.
Ah, podcasts, arch-enemy of original live music, why dost the masses prefer thee?
Cool idea though.
@tamantayoshi I flipped through the final issue last night and wow, it's a shocker to read glowing reviews for the Wii U and people being optimistic for it's future. I think they gave New Super Mario U a 9 I believe. Someone at the office must have spiked their eggnog
The most surprising thing about this news story is finding out that podcasts are still a thing.
Hopefully this turns out to be like the pre-2007 NP rather than after the Future US takeover, with all of their cancerous "talent" steering the magazine's demise.
@Gamer83 What! Is there a forum!?
@setezerocinco
Not for the NP Podcast. I was talking about the forum on this website.
@Gamer83 me too! I am for almost one year around here and did not know about it =P
@lillith millions of people download podcasts daily.
@Jd12345678 I had no idea that they were still being made, let alone being downloaded. Thought they died out around the time we stopped choosing our top friends on MySpace, when Google didn't own YouTube yet, and when smiley faces were still being typed by hand.
¯(⊙︿⊙)/¯
@lillith you are really late lol. Podcasts are more popular now than ever before. Listening to things never goes out of style. I'll check it out but the idea of a podcast run by Nintendo themselves is about as alluring as Nintendo Minute. I'll probably just stick to the Power Pros podcast for my weekly Nintendo podcast fix.
Ugh, podcasts are like the radio, I only listen to them if I have absolutely nothing else. And the content would have to be something really intriguing.
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