About this episode
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Marcus dive into the history of Mario, Sonic, and the rivalry that emerged between the two franchises and their companies. After running down the history of the longstanding rivalry, Brian shares some stories of talking with Nintendo and Sega luminaries about the '90s console wars and how the franchises continued moving forward. The show wraps up with a new ATN Draft. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea . You can follow Marcus on Twitter: @MarcusStewart7 . 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! Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , and YouTube . 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:03:15 – The Mario and Sonic Rivalry 01:08:22 – ATN Draft: Mario and Sonic Games If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com , messaging Brian on Instagram ( @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 Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Van Aken, Marcus Stewart, and Kyle Hilliard, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices