
The Game is Fun covers all things Nintendo and the surrounding bubbles. Every other week, Matt & Karl delve into the latest news, reviews, and general rumors buzzing about while taking listener's questions with a retro game club as well. Off weeks feature a history episode covering an iconic moment of Nintendo's history in compelling storytelling fashion. New episodes post every other Tuesday.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | Video GamesLeisure | ||||

Our first E3 has come and gone and Karl is not here? Yeah, he's MIA, but will be back in two episodes from now. Luckily, Matt has friend of the show, Edwin Castillo joining him to discuss what went down at the latest Nintendo event!
ALSO IN THIS E... more
Wow. Our second big release show and it's a sequel to one of the most unique games from Nintendo's catalog. Matt has played New Pokemon Snap and is here to share his impressions. Is it worth $60? We spent our own money so you'll get the rawest take a... more
My b about the last two months, but the boys are back. We missed a lot of news and we cover it ALL in this scatter-brained, tangent heavy episode.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
NINTENDO DIRECT FROM TWO MONTHS AGO
NINTENDO INDIE WORLD
INTERNALIZED GAMER-PH... more
Our first big game launch is here and Matt is ready to tell you all about it! Also Karl has an opinion on something.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD + BOWSER'S FURY SPOILERS
THE FUTURE OF E3
GEOFF KEIGHLEY'S FAVORITE DINOSAUR
The Game... more
Karl has finally played his first game on the switch and it's a never ending Odyssey ;)
Other topics this episode this week:
MASSIVE Switch Sales Data
The EU is going to pwn the sh*t out of Nintendo for Joycon Drift
Mario 3D World & Monster Hu... more
Howdy. This is it. It's real. A real podcast.
Also I'm Matt. One of your hosts alongside my friend, Karl.
Welcome to the first episode of The Game is Fun: A Nintendo Podcast made for people who aren't complete corporate apologists.
Every oth... more
its literally just a trailer lmao. stay tuned for the first episode, scrub.
A fantastic podcast from two handsome and knowledgeable lads. Listen and you’ll feel your day instantly get better!l
This podcast has taught me so much! not just about Nintendo, but about myself! I am now a more complete human being for having listened to it, and will look forward to every new Episode like a bride looking forward to her wedding!
Nintendo fans are starved for a podcast right now and Matt and Karl are the heroes we need!
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Wow this is an amazing podcast I like Matt more than Karl but still wow
I played this for my younger brother who has long suffered from severe scoliosis and he stood up, straight as an arrow. Thank you so much, The Game is Fun crew. You gave my brother something not even G*d could.
So insightful!!
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