The First Nintendo Direct Of 2023 | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, former Game Informer video producer and founder of MinnMax Ben Hanson joins the program to break down all the massive news to come out of this week's Nintendo Direct presentation. Brian and Ben also chat about the latest Nintendo sales numbers, a Star Fox 64 sequel that never happened, and more.

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The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:02:04 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game
00:06:31 – Ben's Complaints About All Things Nintendo
00:09:58 – What's Happening at MinnMax
00:17:54 – Nintendo's Latest Sales Numbers
00:21:01 – SNL's Mario Kart on HBO Sketch
00:23:43 – The Star Fox 64 Sequel Pitch That Was Shot Down
00:27:32 – Nintendo Direct Recap
01:24:17 – eShop Gem of the Week: Little Noah: Scion of Paradise

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