Is the Game Boy actually overrated? Zachary thinks so. Jordan is here to prove him wrong.

In this deep dive, Jordan makes the case for the Game Boy, taking us through the history of Nintendo's iconic handheld and the incredible legacy it created. From the original Game Boy and Game Boy Pocket to the Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance, we explore how Nintendo evolved the hardware while building one of the greatest libraries in gaming history.

We'll look at the standout Game Boy games, the franchises that helped define Nintendo's handhelds, and the games that still hold up today. We also discuss the best ways to experience these classics in 2026, whether you're interested in original hardware, modern Nintendo platforms, or other ways to revisit the Game Boy library.

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Zachary Thinks the Game Boy is Overrated

00:04:43 History of the Game Boy

00:12:39 Evolving into Game Boy Pocket and Game Boy Color

00:18:17 Beauty in Simplicity

00:23:25 Peaking with Game Boy Advance and GBA SP

00:28:07 Tapping into Nostalgia

00:34:01 Hit Games: Legend of Zelda, Pokemon, and More

00:37:12 Linking Up: Social Gaming

00:38:59 Enjoying Game Boy in 2026

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Jordan shocked Zachary by admitting he just doesn't care for the Nintendo Wii. So this week, Zachary is coming to the console's defense and pleading his case!

We're breaking down everything that made the Wii special from its revolutionary controller to its incredible first-party lineup and overlooked gems. We'll also revisit the unforgettable Miis and other Wii Channels, the Virtual Console and GameCube backwards compatibility, the surprisingly active homebrew scene, and the console's lasting impact on Nintendo and gaming as a whole. Was the Wii just one big gimmick, or do the sum of its parts make it one of Nintendo's greatest consoles ever?

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Start

00:03:44 Defending the Wii

00:07:48 Wii's Best Games

00:22:13 Nintendo's First-Party Output

00:24:51 Hidden Gem Games

00:29:26 Wii Channels and Miis

00:33:06 Wii Shop Channel, Virtual Console, and GameCube Support

00:38:08 Homebrew Scene

00:41:37 Legacy of the Wii

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LEGO has officially revealed its newest Nintendo set, bringing the original Donkey Kong arcade cabinet to life in brick form! We take a closer look at the design, play features, piece count, price, and whether this nostalgic set is worth adding to your collection. Could this be one of LEGO's best Nintendo collaborations yet?

This week, we also share our thoughts on the first three Legend of Zelda action figures revealed by Hasbro, discuss Shigeru Miyamoto's latest comments about not wanting to direct another game, and round up the early review scores and impressions for Splatoon Raiders.

Quick Headlines: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Beta on Switch 2, Miyamoto confirms that latest Star Fox and Yoshi games were set in motion by characters’ inclusion in Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Monolith Software assisted in the development of Splatoon Raiders, and Nintendo Music adds tracks from Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, and Splatoon Raiders.

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:02:10 Donkey Kong Arcade LEGO

00:06:34 Hasbro Revels First 3 Zelda Figures

00:15:39 Miyamoto Isn't Interested In Directing Another Game

00:23:46 Splatoon Raiders Review Roundup

00:31:33 Call of Duty Beta, Star Fox and Yoshi, Monolith Software, Nintendo Music

00:41:39 What We've Been Playing

00:45:07 Out This Week

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