We're back again, and so is the biggest event in gaming!  Yes, the E3 hype train has well and truly arrived and the majority of the big players have shown their hand and demoed what you'll be playing in 2017 (but really 2018, yeah?)Join Antony as he runs through his throughts on EA, Microsoft, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Sony and the PC Gaming showcases and what he thinks stands out and what the trends of the show are. Finally, get ready to laugh as Antony gives some ideas on what he'd like Nintendo to bring in just a few hours time. Join us for fun and feedback over at www.facebook.com/nintylovefest or on Twitter @NintyLovefest.  If you like us, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts and tell your friends about us too! Keep subsubscribed and look out for thoughts on Nintendo later too! Happy gaming, people!

Nintendo Lovefest

Episode 49: E3 2017 - EA, Microsoft, Bethesda, PC, Ubisoft and Sony thoughts and Nintendo Predictions

We're just two weeks out from the launch of the Nintendo Switch and we've got lots to talk about! Antony is joined by his friend (and internet husband) Paul Steven Brown from the Cultural Wormhole and X-Nation podcasts (www.culturalwormhole.com) to talk about all the Switch pre-release stuff, including leaks and Nintendo's odd embargo activities. But the meat of the episode is Paul and Antony jumping right into a spoilercast discussion of Final Fantasy XV (with Paul literally just being 30 minutes clear of completing it).  What did they guys like?  What did they not like?  Would they play a Final Fantasy XV-2 and what would they want it to be? Join us for fun and feedback over at www.facebook.com/nintylovefest or on Twitter @NintyLovefest.  If you like us, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts and tell your friends about us too! We're just two weeks out, people!  Happy Switchmas!

Episode 48: Switch pre-launch ad campaign impressions and Final Fantasy XV SPOILERCAST

Two episodes in one week?! We really are spoiling you! Join Antony and co-host Alexi as they discuss the Nintendo Direct all about Fire Emblem, including thoughts on: Fire Emblem Warriors for Nintendo Switch; Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia and what continued 3DS releases might mean for Nintendo Switch; Fire Emblem Heroes for smartphones (and who Alexi and Antony are choosing in the Choose Your Legends event and the reasons why!) Also, Alexi gives his thoughts on Switch and explains why he's on the hype train, and Antony tries to explain why Nintendo's online SNES and NES games might actually be a good thing. Remember, you can follow and chat with us over on Facebook (www.facebook.com/nintylovefest) or Twitter (@NintyLovefest) and if you like the show, please review on iTunes, share and tell your friends.

Episode 47 - Fire Emblem Direct & More Switch Hype

Merry Switchmas, everyone!Yes, we're still here and not dead!  Antony (the fanboy) is joined by his husband, David (the realist) as Nintendo Lovefest is back to give you its thoughts on the big Nintendo Switch presentation of 12/13 January (price, line-up, weird presentation), but also hands-on impressions of the Switch hardware, accessories, the Nintendo UK event in general and:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 1-2 Switch Splatoon 2 Mario Kart 8: Deluxe Arms Snipperclips Just Dance 2017 Super Bomberman R and more... See who won out in the end - the Nintendo Fanboy or the Realist!

Episode 46 - The Fanboy and The Realist

E3 continues!  As does Nintendo Lovefest's coverage. Join Antony and returning guest co-host Alexi as they run through their thoughts of the big announcements from Bethesda and Microsoft's conferences, including thoughts on: Zombie games; Collectable card games on PC and consoles; Epic boss battles that aren't so epic and others that are; Pirates!; VR; Dust storms and grapple hooks; Not one, but two new Xbox consoles and more! We'll be providing content all week.  Be sure to follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/NintyLovefest and visit www.NintendoLovefest.com. 

Episode 45 - E3 2016: Day One - Bethesda & Microsoft

It's here!  The E3 hype is over and the shows are actually beginning!  Nintendo Lovefest will be providing coverage all week and first up we have EA's moment in the spotlight. Join Antony and returning guest co-host Alexi as they run through their thoughts of the big announcements of EA's presser, including: Titanfall 2 - and how every game now has to have grappling hooks; Madden 17 and EA's new eSports initiative; Mass Effect: Andromeda - still looking a bit of a way off but positive female led advertising; Fifa 17's story mode; EA's new indie initiative EA Originals Star Wars, Star Wars, Star Wars and; Battlefield 1 and Jamie Foxx / Zak Efron looking totes not into it. We'll be providing content all week.  Be sure to follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/NintyLovefest and visit www.NintendoLovefest.com

Episode 44 - E3 2016: Day Zero - EA Press Conference

 Antony and Michael are back with their dish on the latest games and industry topics that caught their attentions this month.  On the show for May 2016 are: Nintendo's announcement that Zelda for Wii U will be their only playable E3 title and NX will be absent from the trade show;Pocket Card Jockey and how it made Antony fearful for his health when he picked up his 3DS;Star Fox Zero and why you should, like Antony (and then Michael) just pick up the 3DS remaster of Star Fox 64;Fire Emblem is finally out in the UK!  Michael shares his thoughts on blowing in the subway, and the Awakening v Fates discussion;The boys are excited about Pokemon Sun and Moon and discuss their thoughts on the starters;Antony talks about joining the PC Master Race;and finally the guys wrap up the podcast with their thoughts on smash hit, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End.Remember, you can find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nintylovefest and twitter at @NintyLovefest.  Remember to share us with your friends if you think they'll enjoy and rate and review us over at iTunes. Thanks for listening.  We'll see you next month for some E3 Goodness.

Episode 43 - 3DS Neck Injuries, blowing on the subway and Popplio Defenders

Antony and Michael are back with your monthly dose of gayming talk and views.   This month we chat about what we've been playing over the last few weeks, including: Hyrule Warriors Legends;Quantum Break (and Alan Wake);Yo-kai Watch (and why Antony is having a hard job not comparing it to Pokemon);Street Fighter V;Plus, the guys talk about mobile games they're playing, including discussing the great Miitomo drop off and how they'd fix it, as well as pondering Wii U releases for Nintendo NX. You can find Nintendo Lovefest on Facebook and Twitter (just search for Ninty Lovefest) and we're also on Instragram (@NintendoLovefest). If you like us, tell your friends and share and comment!

Episode 42 - Yellow roses

We're here for another episode of gayming chit-chat, this time with guest co-host Alexi McCreedy. Antony and Alexi discuss what they've been playing this month, including: Hitman for PS4;Tom Clancy's The Division;and Pokkén Tournament aka Pokémon Fight Club!On mobile, Antony shares his thoughts on Nintendo's first smartphone title, Miitomo, as well as the not as impressive, Disney and Gameloft's Magic Kingdoms. Alexi also shares his love for Resident Evil on it's 20th birthday, too! In Non-Denominational Lovefest, Alexi and Antony discuss Daredevil Season Two (spoiler free discussion) and Zootopia / Zootropolis. If you like our show, please share and review and tell your friends.  Follow us and join in on our fun on Twitter @NintyLovefest, Instagram @NintendoLovefest and Facebook at www.facebook.com/nintylovefest.

Episode 41 (March 2016) - Guest starring Alexi for Pokémon Fight Club, The Division and Miitomo talk!

Antony and Michael are back with your monthly dose of gayming talk and views.   This month we're all up on Gameboy with the Pokémon re-releases of Yellow, Blue and Red on Virtual Console and last week's Nintendo Direct they've lots for them to talk about including: their thoughts on the Pokémon 20th anniversary celebrations, excitement for Pokémon Go and the first version of handheld series;Fire Emblem Fates;Star Fox;Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE and how it's a terrible name;Firewatch;The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD.You can find Nintendo Lovefest on Facebook and Twitter (just search for Ninty Lovefest) and we're also on Instragram (@NintendoLovefest). If you like us, tell your friends and share and comment!

Episode 40 - Basically, the Pokémon show!

Antony and Michael return with jam packed show where they give their thoughts on 2015 as a year in gaming including:Their personal games of the year;A discussion of Nintendo's 2015;Their thoughts on Kickstarter and recent news on Mighty Number 9's delay;They also then give their hopes and things they're excited for in 2016, as well as jumping on a few other non-game related topics like TV (Agent Carter), movies (Star Wars), gadgets (iPad Pro) and comics (Marvel Unlimited).Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nintylovefest or on twitter @Nintylovefest and remember, if you like us, please tell your friends and give us an iTunes review.  You can also find us at our home on the web at www.NintendoLovefest.com

Episode 39 (January 2016) - 2015 Year in Review and Hopes for 2016

Fresh from Black Friday sales and stressful work months, Antony and Michael return with a packed Now Playing.  After running through the highlights of the Nintendo Direct, they discuss playing:Rise of the Tomb RaiderFallout 4Star Wars: BattlefrontNew Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward (Style Savvy 2)Animal Crossing: Amiibo FestivalLife is StrangePokemon ShuffleNintendo Badge Arcade...and much more!Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nintylovefest or on twitter @Nintylovefest and remember, if you like us, please tell your friends and give us an iTunes review.  You can also find us at our home on the web at www.NintendoLovefest.com

Nintendo Lovefest - Episode 38 (November 2015) - Style Saavy Amiibo Festival x Tomb Raider

It's not a dream!  It's not a mirage! Michael and Antony are back with your dose of LGBT centred gaming insight on Nintendo specifically but gaming in general.  After explaining the reason behind their new monthly schedule, this month their critical eyes and voices are in fine form as they discuss their feelings on Nintendo's Autumn / Winter line-up including:The Legend of Zelda - Tri-Force Heroes (or Fashion Force!)Mario Tennis - Ultra SmashSuper Mario MakerAnimal Crossing Happy Home Designer and Amiibo FestivalThere's some positive too as Antony discusses his experiences with the My Passport X peripheral which instantly increases Xbox storage five-fold as well as his first few hours with Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, whilst Michael discusses him beginning the latest Tales game for PS4.Remember, if you like us, review us on iTunes and tell your friends.  You can like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nintylovefest and follow us on twitter at @NintyLovefest.

Episode 37 - Fashion Force!!

And we're back!  This week the twosome discuss:All the news coming out of the Apple conference including iPad Pros, Apple TV being a Wii in disguise, Hipster Whale and more;Pokemon Go and how if it's done right it might be the future of Pokemon;Super Mario Maker - UK sales fail as retailed GAME charges customers multiple times;Plus lots of Star Wars discussion as the guys talk BB8, Disney Infinity 3.0 and more.Plus Michael updates us on The Girl in the Spiders Web and Antony explains how he's getting ready for a Final Fantasy symphonic concert.Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/nintylovefest) and join a community of over 2000 Nintendo fans.  Review us on iTunes and remember to visit our home on the web at www.nintendolovefest.com.

Episode 36 - Super Mario Maker impressions, plus Apple and Star Wars blowout!

You may remember the Metagame from when we did a launch interview with Eric & John Sharp back in late March. Join Michael as he sits down with Colleen Macklin & Eric Zimmerman, co-creators of the Metagame, to discuss the latest Film 101 & Science Fiction expansion packs. This is a special episode of Nintendo Lovefest you don't want to miss!Remember, you can join a 2000+ strong community and follow Nintendo Lovefest on Facebook (thanks guys!) at www.facebook.com/nintylovefest and can also follow us on twitter (@NintyLovefest).  Both social networks provide fun and inclusive communities sharing curated gaming stories.  You can also find us online at www.nintendolovefest.com, our home on the web.   We also welcome your iTunes reviews.  If you like the show and think your friends will, tell them about it please, or share us in your social network circles.  It really helps us reach out to new listeners.  We really appreciate your continued support.For more on The Metagame visit http://metaga.me.

Episode 35 - The Metagame Expanded

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