POWER PROS — Nintendo News & Views

Super NES 25th Anniversary! [PP060]

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is 25 years old! We'e celebrating with part 1 of our countdown of our top 25 Super NES games. Take a tour through 16-bit heaven with classics such as Super Mario RPG, Donkey Kong Country, Contra III, and Super Castlevania IV! But don't worry, there's still time for a dramatic reading. (Intermission Music: Star Fox - Corneria Theme)

Let the Games Begin [PP059]

Lots of Nintendo hardware news and rumors highlight this week's show (including the latest on NX, NES Classic, and New 3DS), plus we talk Ace Attorney, Nintendo Selects, amiibo, and more! Also: We feel the spirit of competition with Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Wii U and pick the best sports titles that even non-sports fans should play. (Intermission Music: Billy Hatcher & the Giant Egg - Bang! Bang! Big Hornes Explosion!)

Campaign Mode [PP058]

Bowser for President? Or maybe Princess Zelda?? It's a knock-down battle to see who we support as gaming's greatest leaders! Plus: Pokemon, Shantae, and listener mail covering NX rumors and a whole lot more! (Intermission Music: Kid Niki: Radical Ninja - Main Theme)

NX Revealed?! [PP057]

Rumors abound regarding Nintendo's NX system! We discuss what this information could mean, as well as what features we'd like to see out of Nintendo's new hardware. Plus: Sonic, Mega Man, Layton, Metroid, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, Wonderfest, and more! (Intermission Music: Super R-Type - A Submerging Titan)

The NES Returns! [PP056]

The fun is back, oh yessiree - with the NES Classic Edition! We give our initial thoughts on Nintendo's retro hardware and its 30 built-in classic games! Plus: Pokemon GO, Zero Time Dilemma, amiibo, and more! (Intermission Music: Final Fight - Unused Track/AC Industrial Area)

Nintendo Mid-Year Report [PP055]

Has Nintendo delivered in 2016? The year's half over, so we weigh in on how Nintendo's performed on Wii U, 3DS, and beyond! Plus: Lots of Pokemon talk, NX rumors, Azure Striker Gunvolt, Splatoon, Hyrule Warriors, and more! (Intermission Music: Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE - Resurrection)

Gotta Go Fast! [PP054]

We celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of gaming's biggest icons: Sonic the Hedgehog! Plus: New Mega Man collectibles; RPG goodness with Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, 7th Dragon III Code: VFD, and Super Mario RPG; and more! (Intermission Music: Sonic Generations - Tropical Resort Act 2) 

Zelda and Beyond: E3 Aftermath [PP053]

E3 2016 has come and gone, but there are still lots of upcoming Wii U and 3DS games to discuss. We have hands-on impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice, Monster Hunter Generations, Shantae: 1/2-Genie Hero, Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice, 7th Dragon III, and more! Plus: Kirby: Planet Robobot, Mighty No. 9, amiibo, Zero Suit Samus, and...Lego Mr. T?? (Intermission Music: Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call - Flash of Steel)

Zelda Gone Wild [PP052]

Nintendo has finally lifted the veil of secrecy on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Wii U! Here are our quick impressions of what we've seen of the game so far, including the brand-new amiibo!

Nintendo's Best & Worst of E3 [PP051]

As we prepare for E3 2016, we look back at Nintendo's greatest successes and most epic failures. Plus we talk Pokémon Sun & Moon, Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Yooka-Laylee, the amiibo dioramas, and more! (Intermission Music: Contra - Stage 1)