The Making of Pokémon w/ Grant Stoner

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show solo by giving his final review of Fur Squadron Phoenix and running down the news. Then, he discusses the creation of Pokémon to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the franchise. Finally, award-winning disability reporter Grant Stoner joins the podcast to discuss his love of Pokémon, the importance of disability reporting, and rank his favorite Pokémon.

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The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we 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!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:10 – Fur Squadron Phoenix

00:11:09 – Hello, Mario!

00:13:15 – Xenoblade Chronicles X Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

00:18:40 – Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2

00:20:35 – Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse

00:25:11 – Kristen Bell in Sonic the Hedgehog 4

00:27:16 – The Creation of Pokémon

00:54:12 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game

01:06:23 – The Importance of Disability Reporting

01:26:02 – Pokémon Presents Predictions

01:35:06 – Definitive Ranking: Pokémon

01:48:35 – eShop Gem of the Week: Coromon

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