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The Game is Fun: A Nintendo News & History Podcast

Matt Borjes.

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.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes7Founded5 years ago
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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.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Great Content

    A fantastic podcast from two handsome and knowledgeable lads. Listen and you’ll feel your day instantly get better!l

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dombrant
    United States5 years ago
  • An Eargasm of Nintendo goodness, delivered with a critical flair!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Basil Sharp
    United States5 years ago
  • The Nintendo Podcast We Needed

    Nintendo fans are starved for a podcast right now and Matt and Karl are the heroes we need!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    strawhtninja
    United States5 years ago
  • Based

    (Based)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Creovaro
    United States5 years ago
  • Incredible

    Wow this is an amazing podcast I like Matt more than Karl but still wow

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexisAnaya
    United States5 years ago
  • An amazing auditory experience.

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BarginBin
    United States5 years ago
  • Great new pod

    So insightful!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    weissman09
    United States5 years ago

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