About this episode
This episode of All Things Nintendo is devoted to looking back at the best that 2021 had to offer in the world of Nintendo. Join Brian as he runs down the categories, nominees, and winners of the podcast's inaugural awards. Following the announcement of each award winner, Brian invites a colleague of his to chat about why that game deserved to win the award that it did. If you'd like to follow Brian on Twitter, you can do so at @BrianPShea . The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can 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! Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and Google Podcasts . 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:57 – Best Action Game 00:05:33 – Best RPG 00:09:46 – Best Platforming Game 00:14:26 – Best Sports Game 00:19:05 – Best Indie Game 00:23:12 – Best Multiplayer Game 00:27:41 – Best Remake or Remaster 00:31:44 – Best Content Updates 00:37:58 – Most Wanted Game for Switch 00:42:28 – Best Third-Party Game 00:48:56 – Best Nintendo Game 00:53:49 – Definitive Ranking 01:00:03 – eShop Gem of the Week: BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com , tweeting to Brian ( @BrianPShea ), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel . From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." For more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show , which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Ben Reeves, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices