Nintendo Lovefest

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Nintendo Lovefest is your weekly LGBT gaming podcast about Nintendo specifically but gaming in general, but always with a critical eye and voice.This week on Nintendo Lovefest, Antony and Michael discuss:The Nintendo release schedule for Autumn/Winter including the 28 amiibo releases between now and Christmas;The Super Mario Maker marketing brilliance;Nintendo soundtracks getting western releases;and more...In the What We've Been Playing segment (this week heavily Antony focussed) the duo chat about:Life is Strange - Episode Four: Dark RoomNi no Kuni: Wrath of the White WitchKingdom Hearts 1.5 RemixDisney Infinity 3.0and Lara Croft Go for mobile devicesRemember, 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.

After a week's hiatus for decorating and amiibo repositioning, Antony and Michael are back.  This week, they discuss:Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer and UK prices for amiibo cards (and what is the game of the game, anyway);the controversial firing of Ex-Treehouse and Nintendo Staffer Chris Pranger;Sony Picture's Pixels;amiibo Retro Three-Pack;News coming out of Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim, Californiaand the announcement of the release date for the fourth book in the Millennium Trilogy: The Girl in the Spider's Web;In the now playing segment, Michael and Antony discuss:Splatoon (including the new content drop);Life is Strange (Episode 3 specifically);Rare ReplayFire Emblem: Awakening.Remember, you can follow Nintendo Lovefest on Facebook (www.facebook.com/NintyLovefest) and Twitter (@NintyLovefest) for fun, feedback and curated gaming stories and we welcome your iTunes reviews.  If you like the show and think your friends will too - please tell them or share us in your social circles.  We really appreciate it.

This week Michael and Antony sort of stream of consciousness free-flow and talk about lots of different news topics including:Amiibo (obviously!) but specially amiibo cards;Dragon Quest X and XI coming to NX suggests Nintendo is done with Wii U;Voting for PS Plus titles and Sony's muddled legacy content strategy;Playstation and Final Fantasy remakes (specifically Final Fantasy XII);Zombi (minus the U) means a 2016 new entry in the series;Gripes about online patches and gaming being ruined by day-one updates. And in What We've Been Playing: Hatoful Boyfriend (with a bit too much info on Coming Out on Top thrown in for good measure) and Fire Emblem: Awakening.As always - we're so pleased you're supporting us and if you want to follow us you can find us on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/NintyLovefest) and Twitter (@NintyLovefest).If you like us, and think you friends will too - tell them! And review us at iTunes and visit us at www.NintendoLovefest.com.

In this week's episode there's lots of: amiibo talk as Michael catches Antony out on his faux-validation of his amiibo addiction;More thoughts on Yoshi's Woolly World as Antony realises it is a platform puzzler;Playstation 4 talk (Final Fantasy, Journey, Ethan Carter);News talk - end of TVii and 2016 Playstation Tomb Raiding realness;And we launch a new segment: non-denominational realness - where we discuss non-game related stuff.  This week:Disney PixarInside OutLavaMs MrFind us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/nintylovefest), follow us on twitter (@NintyLovefest) and if you like the show and think your friends will too, tell them and write us a nice iTunes review.Enjoy - and thank you for supporting us!

It's been a week of mixed emotions for Nintendo fans as we lost Nintendo President Satoru Iwata but saw the gaming community come together to remember him.Michael and Antony share their feelings on Iwata's passing, share some favourite stories and try to guess what is next for Nintendo's corporate leadership.As well as this, the dynamic duo discuss:Antony completing Batman: Arkham Knight and Batgirl: A Matter of Family;Michael beating Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition;Plus more Fire Emblem and amiibo talk.Remember, Nintendo Lovefest is available from www.nintendolovefest.com and you can follow us at @NintyLovefest on Twitter and find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NintyLovefest.  Remember to tell your friends if you like the show, and review us over on iTunes.  

And we're back!  A week's hiatus for birthdays and E3 recovery, but your dynamic duo are here to talk Nintendo and gaymer stuff!First up, we talk about the Nintendo PlayStation find and then jump into what we've been playing, including:Batman: Arkham Knight;Fire Emblem: Awakening;Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition;Yoshi's Wooly World;Finally, Antony recalls the 16 amiibo he's purchased this month now he's deep in the amiibo sickness!!Remember, if you like the show and you think your friends will, tell them!  And follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/nintylovefest) and Twitter (@NintyLovefest).

It's been a week of highs and lows for gaming fans with E3 2015 coming to a close.  Antony and Michael are on hand to give their final thoughts on the show, and in particular, a more in-depth opinion of Nintendo's Digital Event and Treehouse presentations.  They also give their top six games of the show across all platforms.As well as E3 talk there is the regular discussion on what they've been playing - this week:Michael jumps on the Life is Strange hype mobile;Antony tries out Xbox One Backwards Compatibility and Mass EffectAnd they both talk about how they're travelling to a galaxy far, far away by getting on board for Star Wars: The Old Republic.All this and Michael recalls a customer service nightmare with Sony and Antony eats a Japanese treat live on air!Remember, if you like the show and you think your friends will, tell them!  And follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/nintylovefest) and Twitter (@NintyLovefest).

It's time for that podcast crossover experience you've been waiting for! Get ready for Nintendo Lovefest X Video Game Realness. Join Antony, Michael, Delvin and Cameron as they dish on every single E3 2015 conference! In this episode: Square Enix! Topics include: Just Cause 3Nier sequelLara Croft GOKingdom Hearts 3Deus Ex: Mankind DividedTokyo RPG Factoryand more!Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/nintylovefest), Twitter (@nintylovefest) and if you like the show tell your friends and review via iTunes.

It's time for that podcast crossover experience you've been waiting for! Get ready for Nintendo Lovefest X Video Game Realness. Join Antony, Michael, Delvin and Cameron as they dish on every single E3 2015 conference! In this episode: Ubisoft! Topics include: Tom Clancy's The DivisionAssassin's CreedSouth Park: The Fractured But WholeAnno 2205Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: SiegeTrials Fusion: Awesome Level MaxTom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlandsand more!Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/nintylovefest), Twitter (@nintylovefest) and if you like the show tell your friends and review via iTunes.

It's time for that podcast crossover experience you've been waiting for! Get ready for Nintendo Lovefest X Video Game Realness. Join Antony, Michael, Delvin and Cameron as they dish on every single E3 2015 conference! In this episode: EA! Topics include: Mass Effect Andromeda Star Wars: The Old RepublicMirror's Edge CatalystEA SportsStar Wars: Battlefrontand more!Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/nintylovefest), Twitter (@nintylovefest) and if you like the show tell your friends and review via iTunes.

It's time for that podcast crossover experience you've been waiting for! Get ready for Nintendo Lovefest X Video Game Realness. Join Antony, Michael, Delvin and Cameron as they dish on every single E3 2015 conference! In this episode: Bethesda! Topics include: DoomBattle CryElder Scrolls LegendsDishonoured 2Fallout 4Fallout Shelterand more!Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/nintylovefest), Twitter (@nintylovefest) and if you like the show tell your friends and review via iTunes.

It's time for that podcast crossover experience you've been waiting for! Get ready for Nintendo Lovefest X Video Game Realness. Join Antony, Michael, Delvin and Cameron as they dish on every single E3 2015 conference! In this episode: Nintendo! Topics include: Star Fox ZeroSuper Mario MakerYoshi's Wooly WorldMario & Luigi: Paper JamMetroid Prime: Federation Force, The Legend of Zelda: Triforce HeroesYo-Kai Watchand much more!Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/nintylovefest), Twitter (@nintylovefest) and if you like the show tell your friends and review via iTunes.

It's time for that podcast crossover experience you've been waiting for! Get ready for Nintendo Lovefest X Video Game Realness. Join Antony, Michael, Delvin and Cameron as they dish on every single E3 2015 conference! In this episode: Sony! Topics include: The Last Guardian, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Shenmue 3, Star Wars: Battlefront, PS Vue and more!Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/nintylovefest), Twitter (@nintylovefest) and if you like the show tell your friends and review via iTunes.

It's time for that podcast crossover experience you've been waiting for! Get ready for Nintendo Lovefest X Video Game Realness. Join Antony, Michael, Delvin and Cameron as they dish on every single E3 2015 conference! In this episode: Microsoft! Topics include: Halo 5, Recore, Xbox One backwards compatibility, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Gears 4, indie games and more!Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/nintylovefest), Twitter (@nintylovefest) and if you like the show tell your friends and review via iTunes.

It's the most wonderful time of the year!  Ga(y)mer Christmas!  E3!Antony and Michael kick of this year's festivities by talking about the two events thus far:Oculus VR conference and Nintendo's Super Smash Bros Direct and what they'd love to see from the "Big Three" later in the week.Elsewhere in the show:Life is Strange - Episode TwoLego Jurassic ParkApple Watch impressions and Antony broke down and purchased one.Remember - the guys are covering E3 this week with partners VG Realness so look forward to thoughts on EA, Ubisoft, Bethesda, SquareEnix, and of course Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft as shows collide and VG x Ninty Lovefest emerges.Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/nintylovefest), Twitter (@nintylovefest) and if you like the show tell your friends and review via iTunes.E3 HYPETRAIN!!!!

It's Nintendo Lovefest's 1st birthday, guys!  To celebrate, Antony and Michael jump into the news of the past week and discuss:Nintendo Direct Micro news including Chibi Robo, Splatoon additions and Dr. Mario;Uncharted Collection reveal for PS4 and HD re-masters in general and hope for Super Mario Sunshine HD;Nintendo UK's Top 10 Wii U games;and both get very excited over the Gameboy Macro (check out GameboyMacro.com).In Now Playing, the two discuss:Splatoon;Super Smash Bros for Wii U;Smite on XBOX One;Life is Strange: Episode One for PS4;Tomb Raider: Relic Run for iOS.Finally, they round things up with Nintervention as Antony adds more cover plates to his collection and Michael completes his amiibo collection. Don't forget we have a contest to win a rare amiibo.  Listen to the episode to find out how.  Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nintylovefest, follow us on twitter: @NintyLovefest, email us at podcast@nintendolovefest.com and please rate and review the show over on iTunes!

It's one of the biggest weeks in the Nintendo calendar!  Join Michael and Antony for an amiibo and Splatoon special!Just amiibo: Ness, Pac-Man, Pokemans, Robin, Lucina, Silver Mario and more.Just Splatoon: Turf War, amiibo, gear, single player, 1v1, music, visuals!And a contest to boot to win a rare amiibo!Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nintylovefest, follow us on twitter: @NintyLovefest, email us at podcast@nintendolovefest.com and please rate and review the show over on iTunes!

Michael and Antony are back with your weekly fix of gaymer chat. On this episode:The Witcher 3: Wild HuntPuzzle & DragonsMarvel HeroesShenmue 3 rumours20 years of Biowareand much more (Star Wars talk!)Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nintylovefest and follow us on twitter: @NintyLovefest and please rate and review the show over on iTunes!

As Michael and Antony have both had busy weeks the Now Playing of this episode is kinda absent - but luckily there's a ton of news to talk about with E3 just around the corner. On this episode:Assassin's Creed: SyndicatePSNow and Mirror's EdgeNintendo E3 Digital Event and Nintendo World ChampionshipsGears of War RemasteredUbisoft goes all in on PS4 and XBox Oneand much more!TVii and Nintervention round out episode 16!Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nintylovefest and follow us on twitter: @NintyLovefest and please rate and review the show over on iTunes!

This week we geek out (and give Universal Studios and Nintendo lots of great ride ideas - Rainbow Rollercoaster, people!) on the announcement of the theme park partnership of Nintendo and Universal Studios and what this might mean in terms of rides, attractions and cross promotion.Also:Splatoon Direct and Global Test Fire impressionsKirby and the Rainbow PaintbrushPuzzle and Dragons Z / Super Mario EditionamiiboMarvel Puzzle QuestAffordable Space Adventures and more!Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nintylovefest and follow us on twitter: @NintyLovefest and please rate and review the show over on iTunes!

This week in an extended episode of Nintendo Lovefest:Tvii: Daredevil, Avengers, Inside Amy Schumer!News:- Yooka-Laylee Kickstarter excitement and worries, Dragon Age: DLC, Ouya Booya, PS4 sales and more;What we've been playing: - Mario Party, Mario Kart, Puzzle and Dragons, Kirby and more...Visit us at www.nintendolovefest.com and remember you can follow Nintendo Lovefest on Twitter - @NintyLovefest and also like the podcast on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NintyLovefest and can email the show at podcast@nintendolovefest.com.  

And we're back!  This week:Comic Talk!: Michael and Antony discuss Free Comic Book Day, Avengers: Age of Ultron, X-Men and more in Comic Talk!!Apple Watch - Michael's been hands-on with the Apple Watch and the guys try to convince each other to wait until v2;Does Not Commute - Antony talks to Michael about the new iOS game that he's loving!;Animal Crossing x Mario Kart: Baby Park! Ribbon Road! 200CC!  There's lots to chat about;Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China: Antony talks about the Prince of Persia 2D style entry in the Assassin's Creed franchise;Nintervention - More amiibo updates and Pokemon Cards - featuring Yarn Yoshi and Splatoon!There ain't no party like a Mario Party - Antony describes a bit of a lacklustre Mario Party, but how he's loving the photo mode in the game.Remember you can follow Nintendo Lovefest on Twitter - @NintyLovefest and also like the podcast on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NintyLovefest.  

And after our spring hiatus and Antony's wedding, we're back!  This week:Host stories: Michael and Antony catch you up with things that have been happening in their lives and during the brief hiatus including Antony's #BookNupts wedding and honeymoon and Michael's new job and Fitbit love!News Catch-Up - including choice (and more immediately releasing) cuts from the Nintendo Direct such as Mario Kart DLC, Mewtwo and Virtual Console updates;International StreetPass Week - Antony tries to sell Michael on the magic that is StreetPass and in particular the new StreetPass Zombies title;Pokemon Rumble World: Michael and Antony give their thoughts on Nintendo's next big free-to-play title;Xenoblade Chronicles 3D: The guys share their thoughts on the big release for the New Nintendo 3DS;Nintervention - More amiibo updates!Card Games - Following on from Michael's previous mini-episode where he featured The Metagame, Antony shares his thoughts on the party card game, as well as both sharing experiences with Cards Against Humanity also.Remember you can follow Nintendo Lovefest on Twitter - @NintyLovefest and also like the podcast on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NintyLovefest.  

With Antony away on his honeymoon, Michael holds up the fort with two special guests—Eric Zimmerman and John Sharp, two of the creators of The Metagame. Michael discusses the latest rendition of The Metagame with Eric and John, as well as queering the game, expansions, and how it all got started at the Game Developers' Conference a few years ago.Special thanks to Eric and John for taking the time to chat with Michael on a Sunday morning. It's too bad Colleen Macklin (the third creator of The Metagame) couldn't be there, but she was there in spirit! For more on The Metagame visit http://metaga.me.We'll be back in about 2 weeks with a brand new full-length episode of Nintendo Lovefest!

We're back! Antony and Michael return with this week's dose of Nintendo Lovefest: your gaymer podcast about gaming in general but Nintendo specifically!This week:News Catch-Up - including amiibo reprints, Italian Xenoblade leaks and more;Kid Icarus: Uprising - Antony updates on the claw hand he's developing from replaying this 3DS title now with Super Stable 3D and how we wishes Nintendo would patch it for the New Nintendo 3DS;Pokemon Shuffle: Michael lets us know he won the big Pokemon Shuffle race of 2015;Kirby and the Rainbow Curse: Michael gives more thoughts on the latest Wii U title;Nintervention - Club Nintendo scores and Pokemon Cards feature this week.DScussion - as the landmark system hits its 10th birthday in the UK and Europe this week (March 11th), Antony and Michael discuss the history of the system, their thoughts on the new play mechanics it introduced, and their top 5 DS titles.Remember you can follow Nintendo Lovefest on Twitter - @NintyLovefest and also like the podcast on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NintyLovefest.  

In between competitive Pokémon matches, Antony and Michael return with your weekly hit of Nintendo Lovefest: your gaymer podcast about gaming in general but Nintendo specifically!This week:4 in February - the boys reveal if they hit the lofty target of finishing four games in February 2015;Pokémon Shuffle - now definitely down the rabbit hole (Bunnelby?) Michael and Antony discuss what they're loving about Nintendo's Free-to-Play title;Tomb Raider Definitive Edition: Antony reveals what kept him hooked all weekend with the L'Oréal edition of Tomb Raider;Kirby and the Rainbow Curse: Michael discusses his thoughts on the latest Wii U title;TVii - in a new segment the guys discuss what they're enjoying on the small screen when the games consoles are off, particularly Looking and Agent Carter.Remember you can follow Nintendo Lovefest on Twitter - @NintyLovefest and also like the podcast on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NintyLovefest.  

A special bonus episode for you on Nintendo Lovefest: your gaymer podcast about gaming in general but Nintendo specifically!This week:Gay Representations in the Mass Effect Series - Having completed his thesis on this topic a while back, Michael was asked to speak on this interesting topic as part of the Turing Initiative's Queer Love in Games event. For more information on the Turing Initiative, please visit http://turinginitiative.info.Remember you can follow Nintendo Lovefest on Twitter - @NintyLovefest and also like the podcast on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NintyLovefest.  

Time for your weekly dose of Nintendo Lovefest: your gaymer podcast about gaming in general but Nintendo specifically!This week:Nintendo Earnings Call - Antony and Michael discuss the news coming out of the Investor's call including 3DS sales, software numbers and worldwide differences in amiibo sales and what this might mean for the future of Nintendo's game-to-life tech;Pokemon Shuffle Nintervention - Antony describes how he's become addicted to Pokemon Shuffle and how his 3DS is kind of only able to play Nintendo's free-to-play title due to his quest not-to-pay;Kirby and the Rainbow Curse and the question of length - following the reviews of both Kirby's latest Wii U title and Sony's The Order 1886, Michael and Antony discuss the important discussion of value perceived by length of games;Gay Representations in Mass Effect - Michael teases his upcoming presentation at the University of Toronto as part of the Queer Love in Games event as part of the Turing Initiative (for more information, or to book tickets, please visit http://turinginitiative.info/event/queer-love-in-games/Remember you can follow Nintendo Lovefest on Twitter - @NintyLovefest and also like the podcast on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NintyLovefest.  Please visit us on these social networks and join in with the fun and feedback and rate and review us on iTunes too!

Michael and Antony are back again for your weekly dose of Nintendo Lovefest, your gaymer podcast about gaming in general but Nintendo specifically!This week:#Nintendo3DSDay - What did the guys actually pick up on launch day of the new handheld device;Nintervention - (Thanks to listener Alexi for naming our amiibo hunt updates) now including crazy 3DS theme purchases and face plates;Super Smash Bros for Nintendo 3DS - the guys played some online matches and were surprised to see how equally matched they were;The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D & Top 5 (or 6) Zelda games - Antony reveals his bratty story from when the game came out first time round and the guys reveal their favourite games in the series;Gayme Club - Michael updates on where he is in the first Gayme Club game, Final Fantasy VIII for Playstation.Remember you can follow Nintendo Lovefest on Twitter - @NintyLovefest and also like the podcast on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NintyLovefest.  Please visit us on these social networks and join in with the fun and feedback and rate and review us on iTunes too!

Another week, another fun filled episode as Michael and Antony are back!This week they're discussing:Joystiq X Engadget - and generally apathy in gaming journalism;#Nintendo3DSDay - and the decisions behind this wordy marketing idea;amiibo hunt updates (Rosalina and Luma edition!);Netflix X Zelda - predictions for what we'd like to see and when we're likely to see it;and the guys launch the first Gayme Club with a discussion of Final Fantasy VIII for Playstation.Remember you can follow Nintendo Lovefest on Twitter - @NintyLovefest and also like the podcast on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NintyLovefest.  Please visit us on these social networks and join in with the fun and feedback and rate and review us on iTunes too!Finally, if you're fans of Antony (@RemyLeBeau) and Michael (@MikeBrown7905) they also do other podcasts - you can catch Michael on new episodes of Video Game Realness (@VGRealness / VideoGameRealness.com), whilst Antony can be found on CulturalWormhole.com's Marvel comic book podcasts (@TheXNation / @FFWormhole / @AvengersNow) as well as the LGBT comic book and popculture podcast MutantADay.com (@MutantADay).

Michael and Antony are back again for another hour of LGBT gaming goodness!This week their featured topics are:Four in February - an initiative that encourages you to beat four video games in February, and what games (or cut scene collection!) the guys will be playing to unlock the achievement;Remembering Joystiq which announced it was closing its doors this week.  Michael, as a previous freelancer for the publication is sad to see the online publication go;Captain Toad (with spoilers for the ending and charming story idea!);Top 5 titles that Antony and Michael would like to see on the Wii U's Wii Virtual Console;The weekly amiibo quest update;and they guys discuss the closing of Club Nintendo and some ideas for a future Nintendo loyalty service.Remember you can follow Nintendo Lovefest on Twitter - @NintyLovefest and also like the podcast on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NintyLovefest.  Please visit us on these social networks and join in with the fun and feedback and rate and review us on iTunes too!Finally, if you're fans of Antony (@RemyLeBeau) and Michael (@MikeBrown7905) they also do other podcasts - you can catch Michael on new episodes of Video Game Realness (@VGRealness / VideoGameRealness.com), whilst Antony can be found on CulturalWormhole.com's Marvel comic book podcasts (@TheXNation / @FFWormhole / @AvengersNow) as well as the LGBT comic book and popculture podcast MutantADay.com (@MutantADay).

In episode 4 - our first episode for 2015 - I’m joined by my good friend Michael Brown to discuss the Nintendo news of Mid-January, 2014 sales figures and late to the party, I know, but also Dragon Age Inquisition. And, of course, Michael is here so we definitely have to discuss Mass Effect! Antony’s Nintendo Lovefest (Feat. Michael) is a podcast about gaming in general, and Nintendo specifically.  Whilst we are self-confessed fanboys for the things we love, we always attempt to frame our podcast discussions with a critical eye and voice.Please subscribe to the Antony's Nintendo Lovefest through iTunes or your preferred podcatcher and rate and review also.  You can also follow the show on twitter - @NintyLovefest and follow Antony's personal account at @RemyLeBeau and Michael at @MikeBrown7905.Antony also co-hosts the following successful comic book podcasts: ·       X-Nation (focusing on Marvel's merry mutants, the X-Men) ·       FF Wormhole (a podcast about the first family of the Marvel universe, the Fantastic Four) ·       and finally Avengers Now (where Antony and his co-host Paul review all things Avengers related)·       Listen to all these and more by visiting CulturalWormhole.com or searching Cultural Wormhole in iTunes or your podcatcher.·       The LGBT comic book and pop-culture podcast MutantADay, where new episodes can be found at MutantADay.com. You can catch Michael on the always fantastic Video Game Realness podcast through iTunes or your preferred podcatcher.

Not six months between episodes, not even six days!  In episode 3 - our Christmas special - Antony discusses the last big release of 2014's gaming calendar, the Wii U exclusive, Captain Toad's Treasure Tracker!He also gives a high level overview of the themes in gaming, and why, for all but Nintendo, 2014 was a bit of a lukewarm year in terms of stellar releases.Antony's Nintendo Lovefest is hosted by TheGayGeek.co.uk. Please subscribe to the Antony's Nintendo Lovefest through iTunes or your preferred podcatcher and rate and review also.  You can also follow the show on twitter - @NintyLovefest and follow Antony's personal account at @RemyLeBeau.Antony also co-hosts the following successful comic book podcasts: X-Nation (focusing on Marvel's merry mutants, the X-Men) FF Wormhole (a podcast about the first family of the Marvel universe, the Fantastic Four) and finally Avengers Now (where Antony and his co-host Paul review all things Avengers related)Listen to all these and more by visiting CulturalWormhole.com or searching Cultural Wormhole in iTunes or your podcatcher.Antony also podcasts for the LGBT comic book and pop-culture podcast MutantADay, where new episodes can be found at MutantADay.com.Always one to be busy, he blogs at TheGayGeek.co.uk and writes for WDWNT.com (one of the world's premiere Disney fan sites) and can also be found on the following social networks:@RemyLeBeau on TwitterFacebook.com/Antony.Ellis on FacebookRemyLeBeau_UK on InstagramAntonyEllis on NintendoNetwork/MiiverseRemyGambit on Xbox Live and Playstation Network.

In this long overdue second episode of Antony's Nintendo Lovefest, Antony is joined by Daken (purr, purr, jingle) as he apologies for being MIA for over six months!Along with a discussion of what he's been up to in his personal life recently, Antony discusses his addiction to the Serial podcast, amiibo, his import New Nintendo 3DS and the following Autumn / Winter games releases: Super Smash Bros for Wii U / 3DSBayonetta 2Kirby Triple DeluxePokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha SapphireGrand Theft Auto VHalo: The Master Chief CollectionAssassin's Creed: UnityFar Cry 4Fantasia: Music EvolvedPlease subscribe to the Antony's Nintendo Lovefest and rate and review also.  Antony also co-hosts the following Marvel Comics podcasts - X-Nation (focusing on X-Men comic books) , FF Wormhole (Fantastic Four comic books) and Avengers Now (Avengers related titles) at CulturalWormhole.com - and LGBT comic book podcast MutantADay at MutantADay.com, he blogs at TheGayGeek.co.uk and he can be found on the following social networks:@RemyLeBeau on TwitterFacebook.com/Antony.Ellis on FaceBookRemyLeBeau_UK on InstagramAntonyEllis on NintendoNetwork/MiiverseRemyGambit on Xbox Live and Playstation Network.

In this first episode of Antony's Nintendo Lovefest, Antony is joined by Ryan (@BrawnDwarf on Twitter) of the Nintendo Fun Club Podcast (http://nintendofunclubpodcast.com/) as the two get ready for Gamer Christmas or E3.  They're also joined by Antony's cat, Daken (jingle jingle jingle).Along with a discussion of their gamer histories, the guys talk about what they'd like to see at the E3 trade show and ways in which the Virtual Console system for the Wii U could be improved.They also talk about what they've been playing, including:Mario Kart 8Tomodachi LifeWatch_dogsYsPlease subscribe to the podcast and rate and review also.  Antony (@RemyLeBeau on Twitter & AntonyEllis on NintendoNetwork) also co-hosts the following Marvel podcasts - X-Nation, FF Wormhole and Avengers now at CulturalWormhole.com - and LGBT comic book podcast MutantADay at MutantADay.com.