This week on All Things Nintendo, Game Informer's Wesley LeBlanc arrives to talk about the leadership shuffle at Xbox, the Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 controversy, and his glowing review of Resident Evil Requiem. Then, Ben Richlin joins the episode to talk about this year's Pokémon Day Pokémon Presents, including the announcement of Pokémon Winds and Waves.

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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

00:06:00 – Xbox Leadership Exodus

00:26:32 – Xenoblade Chronicles X

00:32:15 – Nier: Automata

00:38:58 – Mouse: P.I. for Hire

00:41:52 – Resident Evil Requiem

01:04:21 – Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

01:16:45 – Pokémon Game Boy Jukebox

01:21:38 – Pokémon Live-Service Updates

01:26:47 – Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

01:35:47 – Pokémon Champions

01:42:13 – Pokémon Legends: Z-A

01:42:27 – Pokémon Pokopia

01:43:53 – Pokémon Winds and Waves

01:57:38 – Pokémon Day 2026 Thoughts

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