Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Retrospective | All Things Nintendo

On this week’s episode of All Things Nintendo, we celebrate the conclusion of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s downloadable content by looking back at the wildly ambitious project. Host Brian Shea is joined once again by fellow Game Informer editor Alex Stadnik to discuss the latest news in the world of Nintendo and take a deep dive into the biggest crossover game ever. 

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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
00:02:51 – Fifth Anniversary of the Switch Reveal
00:07:24 – Switch’s 33-Month Sales Streak Snapped
00:11:02 – Elden Ring Delayed, What it Means for Pokémon Legends: Arceus
00:13:48 – Pokémon Unite Halloween Event
00:15:24 – Nintendo Jeopardy Question
00:16:12 – Sora Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Impressions
00:22:30 – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Retrospective
00:57:25 – Definitive Ranking: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Characters
01:11:41 – eShop Gem of the Week: Islanders
01:13:07 – eShop Gem of the Week BONUS: Tetris Effect: Connected

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