POWER PROS — Nintendo News & Views

Nintendo Power Spectacular [PP010]

Team Power celebrates the 27th anniversary of Nintendo Power magazine by discussing their favorite NP memories, articles, and behind-the-scenes experiences. PLUS: Smash Bros., Final Fantasy, amiibo, and more!

Game Boy Anniversary Special [PP009]

Revisit the start of the handheld revolution with Team POWER as they remember the Game Boy, its biggest breakthroughs, and best games. PLUS: New amiibo and Splatoon news, the next Dragon Quest heads to 3DS and NX, and more!

Can Nintendo win back third-party publishers? [PP008]

Why did the world's biggest game publishers abandon Nintendo? Is it true that only first-party games can succeed on Nintendo systems? Team POWER debates the likelihood of EA, Ubisoft, Activision, and others supporting NX, and if Nintendo even needs them.

End of an era: Remembering Satoru Iwata [PP007]

The POWER PROS pay tribute to the beloved Nintendo president with a look at his greatest accomplishments, his game-changing leadership, and the legacy he leaves behind.

Zelda anniversary special: The series' top 5 games [PP006]

To celebrate the 28th birthday of The Legend of Zelda on NES, the POWER PROS debate the series' top five games. PLUS: The latest on Nintendo's next console, new amiibo, and more!

Wii U: What went wrong, what went right, and where it's headed [PP005]

In this episode, the POWER PROS discuss exciting news for Super Mario Maker, Fire Emblem Fates, Shovel Knight, Super Smash Bros., and more, plus they debate the ultimate fate of the Wii U. BONUS: Are you bad enough for this week's Dramatic Reading?

E3 wrap-up: Hands-on with Nintendo's new games! [PP004]

The Hoff returns from E3 with tales of Arwing air battles and Mario-level-making madness! The POWER PROS find plenty of reasons for Nintendo fans to get excited, even if they can't help kicking the new Metroid game.

E3 Nintendo reactions! [PP003]

Nintendo's E3 Digital Event has come and gone, and many fans aren't happy! Is it all doom and gloom, or can the Power Pros find a way to turn those frowns upside down? We cover all the new games, from sure-fire hits such as Super Mario Maker to controversial titles like Metroid Prime: Federation Force. All that and the Hoffbot 9000 in this week's Power Pros podcast!

Nintendo E3 prediction showdown! [PP002]

With E3 only a week away, former Nintendo Power editors Chris Slate and Chris Hoffman discuss which surprises Nintendo may have in store, including possible next iterations of Metroid, Punch-Out!!, Animal Crossing, and more. Hop aboard the POWER PROS E3 hype train as it leaves the station!

Nintendo news aplenty! [PP001]

It's the premiere episode of the POWER PROS podcast! Former Nintendo Power editors Chris Slate and Chris Hoffman discuss the many announcements made in the latest Nintendo Direct, rate Nintendo's performance during the first half of 2015, and...give a dramatic reading?!