Q&A by Category

Questions organized by category

## General game industry

* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep98
	+ Have audiences moved on from wanting direct sequels?
	+ Do you think the success of Sea of Stars increases viability of similar RPGs being developed?
	+ How did you feel about the pace of games releases in 2023
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep97
	+ Opinions on The Game Awards balancing awards and reveals
	+ Hardware console sales declining overall this year
	+ Remakes of "perfect" games like Super Mario World? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep97)
* Opinion on Metacritic scores (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep92)
* Developers saying Baldur's Gate 3 was an anomaly in terms of AAA quality (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep80)
* Thoughts on trend towards open-world games (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep78)
* Opinion on motion capture used in video games (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep78)
* Why do you think length of the game is important for AAA games (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep71)
* What is the optimal duration between releases in a series (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep71)
* Ideal length for a Nintendo Direct or the like (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep70)
* Which company do you think should enter the hardware market (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep68)
* Were you friends with non-Nintendo people in the industry and did you ever discuss your work with them? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep67)
* Why aren't all games already only available digitally? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep73)
* Should game industry awards distinguish vocal performance from facial/physical performance (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep63)
* Do you think E3 is still viable and what changes would be needed, and how is Geoff Keighley's approach? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep61)
* What happens in the period between when a game is complete and when it launches? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep60)
* Press demos should be done away with and instead demos should be made available for everyone (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep56)
* Developers saying they need fan support for games to come to Switch (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep52)
* How are games rated by the ESRB (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep47)
* Is it good for a company to lose/fail in a generation (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep38)
* Cause of contrasting opinions on Jeff Grubb's reporting (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep32)
* What is it like being an Asian American in a global video game industry? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep31)
* Thoughts on shadow drops (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep21)
* Video game industry and LGBT+ inclusivity (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep15)

## General gaming

* Games being announced too early vs. films? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep99)
* Any favorite instruction booklets? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep99)
* What do you think about the term "gamer" (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep98)
* Why do you pronounce "Spider-Man" like someone's last name? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep98)
* Games most looking forward to for next year or will catch up on (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep95)
* How do you balance playing new games vs. playing older games (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep91)
* When creating a custom character in a game do you create yourself? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep91)
* How do you react when people play games and are clueless? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep90)
* How much do game crashes affect your opinion of a game (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep89)
* Have you ever replayed a game you loved and found you didn't like it as much? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep89)
* Halloween costumes and jack-o-lantern idea for this year? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep88)
* Opinion of limited lives in platformers (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep82)
* What is your favorite video game title screen (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep81)
* Any series you would like to see attempt to be or should never be open world? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep81)
* Decision paralysis and what ifs in games and in life (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep81)
* Most esoteric gaming feature you know of (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep80)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep79
	+ Does a much later North American release date affect your reception of a game
	+ Do you often watch the end of games instead of finishing them and do you ever regret it
	+ Did you ever write notes in instruction booklets or write your name on the cartridge
	+ Do you have a gaming holy grail item you want
* Preferred controllers (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep78)
* Ideal size for a party you can bring in battle in RPGs (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep78)
* How do you approach preparing for remakes? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep77)
* Have you ever lost motivation to play video games because of stress, etc.? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep76)
* What would be your pick for the next video game themed restaurant? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep66)
* How are you going to avoid Tear of the Kingdom leaks? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep65)
* Physical vs digital? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep64)
* Any video game character names you've mispronounced? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep61)
* "Selling points" that actually make you not want to buy a game (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep58)
* Should games like Metroid Prime Remastered be eligible for Game of the Year? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep56)
* Does a game running smoothly at 30 vs. 60 frames per second make a difference to you? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep55)
* Any experience with 90's response to games being Satanic, etc. (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep54)
* Nintendo Minute crime feature: absolve or guilty (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep54)
* Thoughts on special editions of games and Nintendo's process (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep51)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep46
	+ Favorite/least favorite video game box artwork
	+ Older games you want to see on modern consoles
	+ If video games were not called video games, what would you call them?
	+ Video game music that makes you emotional
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep45
	+ How were production and distribution of physical games for NOA affected during the pandemic, and higher frequency Nintendo Direct Minis
	+ Did your team at Nintendo have any holiday traditions
	+ Did Nintendo analyze new popular games like Among Us
	+ 3DS in a music video by Mariah Carey and celebrity promotions in general
* Can you overlook old games' dated visuals? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep44)
* When a game is being judged for an end of the year award, should it be judged on its launch version or its current version (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep43)
* Motion sickness due to video games, and does it come up in game development (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep41)
* Thoughts on famous musicians contributing songs to video games? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep40)
* Favorite theme song from a video game? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep40)
* Video game you both played that taught you something about life (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep39)
* What fictional food would you want to eat (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep38)
* Thoughts on games with multiple endings (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep37)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep35
	+ Have you ever had to give up a game because it was affecting your mental health?
	+ Video game soundtrack that others like that you don't
	+ How long do you spend on a character creator
* Any characters you disliked at first but then grew to love (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep35)
* Do you have any fun pumpkin carving plans for this Halloween (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep34)
* Do you jump into games blind or look at the manual or menus first? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep34)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep29
	+ Favorite video game trilogies, and what is a trilogy where one game brings it down
	+ What video game character would you invite to your podcast
	+ Reworking a classic video game series
* Favorite multimedia spin-off of a video game property? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep28)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep26
	+ Did you ever trade game systems when you were young?
	+ Have you taken work off for a game's release day
	+ Developers preventing you from using Switch capture button (e.g. game ending)
	+ Favorite DLC and why and DLC that was overly hyped
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep25
	+ Memories of video game gossip from the schoolyard
	+ Favorite game cartridge or disk design
	+ Datamines vs. leaks
	+ Games for a person new to gaming to start with
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep24
	+ If you could have a new game on a classic console, what would it be?
	+ Game you looked forward to but wasn't released
	+ Do you save your old console boxes?
	+ Favorite hardware revisions
	+ Favorite gaming content creators
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep23
	+ Should video game music be incorporated into school curriculum?
	+ Which video game franchise should developers stop putting out entries for?
	+ Favorite and least favorite video game trope?
	+ Opinions on cheesing strategies?
* Looking up solutions to puzzles online (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep22)
* Game console you bought just to play a specific game? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep18)
* Which console generation shift left the biggest impression on you? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep18)
* Latest you've ever stayed up playing a game? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep17)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep16
	+ Have your gaming tastes changed?
	+ Favorite licensed games?
	+ Favorite game system outside of the big 3 or Sega?
	+ Similarities between gamers of different countries?
* How much does art style influence your game purchasing (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep15)
* Video game that's inspired you to acquire that skill in the real world? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep14)
* How do you tackle your backlog (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep14)
* Video game soundtracks you liked (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep6)
* Video game you would like remastered or remade (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep6)
* Franchise that you like that was better before (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep5)
* Video game tropes/trends you love or hate (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep5)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep3
	+ What game did you pick up despite negative reviews but liked, and games you were looking forward to but were disappointed by
	+ What gaming company do you think you would want to work at?
	+ Do you play Chinese only game series?
	+ What video game world would you live in as a civilian, not a hero
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep1
	+ Top 3 favorite party games?
	+ If you could design a video game
	+ Dormant video game IP you would like to see revived

## Nintendo

### General Nintendo

* What do you think about if Nintendo series leads rotated the franchises they worked on? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep99)
* Thoughts on Nintendo releasing so many first-party games (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep98)
* When do you think Club Nintendo/MyNintendo peaked and what was the best reward? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep90)
* What would be the big third party game that would be announced with the Switch 2 (like Skyrim for Switch)? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep90)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep85:
	+ Why do you think Nintendo will launch Switch 2 during the summer and not around the holidays?
	+ How long before a Nintendo Museum in other regions?
	+ Possibility of Nintendo opening pre-orders for NSO members first to counteract scalpers
* What more games might we see in the future, in particular influenced by Tears of the Kingdom (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep82)
* Predictions for potential fall Nintendo Direct (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep80)
* If the Switch had been a failure, what do you think Nintendo would be doing now? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep76)
* What other games should have dog companions? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep76)
* For the Switch successor is backwards compatibility a better option from a business perspective (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep74)
* Was the Tears of the Kingdom game worth being Nintendo's only $70 game? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep73)
* Biggest game, etc. missing on Switch (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep71)
* What do you think will be the key launch title for the Switch successor (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep70)
* What's the deal with the slow trickle of NSO games (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep71)
* Do you think third party games already announced for other platforms are going to wait to come to the Switch successor (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep70)
* Officially licensed Mario underwear from 2005 and 2006 (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep66)
* What 3DS games do you think should be ported to Switch? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep72)
* How will Nintendo introduce their next console? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep72)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep65
	+ Do you think if BOTW were released on time (2015) instead of 2017 with the Switch would it have had the same impact and saved the Wii U?
	+ Chances of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess on Switch?
	+ If there were a Zelda theme park, what attractions would it have?
	+ Why hasn't there been a remaster of the original Zelda game
	+ Will there be a Zelda Maker game?
* Have you heard of the Howard Phillips book (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep64)
* Which of these Nintendo dogs would you like to have as a pet? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep64)
* Ideas for how Nintendo should continue to expand its non-game offerings? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep60)
* Do you predict Switch 2 backwards compatibility (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep59) (previously answered in Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep43, see below)
* What would be your idea for a Nintendo April Fool's Day joke? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep59)
* Weirdest officially licensed Nintendo merch you've seen (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep55)
* Do you think Nintendo should have separate companies like the Pokemon Company for other IP like Zelda? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep55)
* How would you prefer release of Nintendo's legacy content (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep54)
* Which Nintendo series would work as a coin-operated arcade game (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep51)
* Would Nintendo incorporate magnetic/contactless joystick? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep51)
* Do you still listen to the Nintendo Power Podcast (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep46)
* Will the next Switch be backwards compatible (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep43) (answered again in Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep59, see above)
* Relationship between "Iwata Asks" interviews and "Ask the Developer" (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep38)
* Thoughts on exhibits at the upcoming Nintendo Museum in Kyoto (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep37)
* If the Mario movie is wildly successful, would Nintendo buy Illumination? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep35)
* What non-video game character would you add to Smash or Mario Kart (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep35)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep34
	+ If you could go back and observe any Nintendo company event, what would it be
	+ Is Nintendo at a disadvantage for Game of the Year awards?
	+ What features do you want to see in the Switch 2
* Who would be best/worst in a Nintendo rap battle? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep31)
* Favorite Club Nintendo or MyNintendo rewards? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep31)
* Should StreetPass be included in future Nintendo hardware (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep30)
* The Switch is aging, so how can Nintendo stay competitive? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep30)
* Since leaving Nintendo what announcement has made you most excited? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep30)
* What might happen if Nintendo put out their games on PC like PlayStation is doing? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep28)
* Should Nintendo allow you to buy a game like Super Mario World once and have it carry over to future consoles? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep28)
* If you had complete control of Nintendo what would be the first thing you would do? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep20)
* What existing third party property would you like to see developed by Nintendo (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep19)
* Charles Martinet on podcast and new role in new Dragon Ball movie (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep19)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep16
	+ Which would you pick for day 1: Play BOTW2, watch the Super Mario movie, or visit Super Nintendo World
	+ Which Nintendo franchise would you like to see an anime adaptation of?
	+ Favorite vintage Nintendo marketing?
* Where to get official Nintendo Hanafuda decks (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep14)
* Nintendo's strategy for NSO game releases and what systems would you add (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep6)
* Will Nintendo ever catch up with other companies in terms of hardware specifications (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep6)
* Design a Super Nintendo World attraction (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep5)
* Biggest area Nintendo should improve on going into the next generation (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep3)
* Nintendo Minute Ep2
	+ What is your all-time favorite Nintendo game? [as of June 2013]
	+ What is your current favorite Nintendo game? [as of June 2013]
	+ Who is your favorite Nintendo villain?

### Nintendo behind the scenes

* Background on T-shirts from the Nintendo Store in New York (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep99)
* Nintendo's stance on self-imposed unmodded challenges (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep99)
* Hiring candidates [for Nintendo marketing] who don't play games? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep98)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep97
	+ Why hasn't Nintendo had analog triggers since the GameCube ()
	+ New specials in Splatoon causing eye strain
	+ Will Nintendo pull out of Twitter/X?
* Likelihood of Super Mario Sunshine 2 or Super Mario Galaxy 3? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep95)
* Feelings on joining Nintendo having been big fans, and do you think you would be as big fans if you hadn't worked there (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep95)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep93
	+ How did you feel emotionally when Nintendo announced they were closing your office?
	+ Is it true that Krysta is bossy in the office?
	+ Do you think the advertising approach since the Wii U has been sanitized and become generic?
	+ The most awkward thing you've had to do for your job?
	+ Your biggest unappreciated contribution?
* Was Nintendo involved in Jimmy Fallon's recent segment on Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep92)
* Common workplace fears at Nintendo (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep91)
* Do you think Nintendo is still doing trips to demo games with media vs. remote meetings post-pandemic? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep91)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep90
	+ 2:01:47 How would Nintendo react to Ayaneo Flip DS currently in development
	+ 2:04:46 Does Nintendo time small announcements to distract from controversies
	+ 2:05:44 Foreign marketing teams' reactions of New 3DS announced only for Japan
* What were Halloween pranks at Nintendo like (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep89)
* Would Nintendo's pricing of the Switch 2 be affected by currency conversions? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep89)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep88
	+ Thoughts on Nintendo's response to Mortal Kombat Switch's poor quality
	+ Did Nintendo use acronyms for games internally
	+ Do you think the remaster of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door will restore the transgender dialogue in the Japanese dialogue?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep87
	+ What was the "home audience committee" and what other committees were there?
	+ Is it part of Nintendo's strategy to troll fans to fan discussion
	+ Does Nintendo strategize the "optimal length" for their games
	+ Chance of a Tomodachi Life revival?
	+ Nintendo discussion about amiibo doing too little or too much?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep86
	+ Did Nintendo ever consider other "Maker" games like Super Mario Maker
	+ Why did North America get the New 3DS XL first?
	+ Why has Nintendo kept their workforce small?
* Does Nintendo ever look at online petitions directed at them? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep85)
* Do you know the English narrators of the Nintendo Directs? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep85)
* Is Nintendo looking into other social media options? Is it difficult to manage the multiple platforms? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep84)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep83
	+ Did Nintendo ever have discussions about getting the name for a stadium, arena, theater, etc. or might they in the future
	+ Behind the scenes of Nintendo content in Skyrim and other franchises you'd like to see this happen in
	+ How did you get help at work when you didn't know how to do something
	+ Any awkward unscripted occurrence during a live event?
* What makes Nintendo such an appealing place to work in Japan (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep82)
* Do you think Nintendo's adopted a philosophy for game development to not have deadlines? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep82)
* Do you think Nintendo would ever replace human voice actors with AI voices (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep81)
* Why were the Nintendo Power Podcast quizzes always so easy? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep81)
* Did Nintendo know about the term "Nintendodoom"? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep80)
* What did fighting for your marketing ideas at Nintendo actually look like? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep80)
* How would marketing ideas get shot down (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep79)
* Were you in charge of writing promotional emails to the Nintendo mailing list and was there a set schedule (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep79)
* Game you felt guilt about having to work on selling to fans (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep78)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep76
	+ About the employee-only store in Redmond, WA office
	+ NCL's recognition of the Famicom's 40th anniversary
	+ About Nintendo's Yule Log video
	+ Were the Zelda CD-i games ever talked about internally at Nintendo
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep75
	+ Why was Zelda considered Nintendo's second top franchise? Was it after Breath of the Wild?
	+ Was the return of Nintendo World Championships in 2015 meant to be an annual event and what were the expectations for the 2017 event?
	+ Why isn't Nintendo into having an achievements system
	+ Limited time releases of Nintendo games like Mario 3D All-Stars
	+ Things partners and collaborators liked or didn't like with working with Nintendo
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep74
	+ Is there a plus side to Nintendo's withdrawal from their community and how might that affect the Switch successor?
	+ What do you think Nintendo's thoughts are on Twitter uncertainty
	+ Why wasn't there ever a new Donkey Kong Country on Switch
	+ Why do you think people from Nintendo rarely write and publish books
* Nintendo reactions to Microsoft's Kinect and PlayStation's Move (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep71)
* Do you think Nintendo delayed Tears of the Kingdom on purpose to pad out the end of the Switch life cycle (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep70)
* The most important lessons Nintendo learned while you were working there (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep70)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep68
	+ Do you think the Mario team feels pressure from the Zelda games' successes
	+ Do you think Nintendo's sales results of Metroid Prime Remastered were met?
	+ What do you think Nintendo's reaction to ARMS' sales results were?
	+ Will there be a line of popular games at a discounted price like there was for 3DS and GameCube?
* How do you think Nintendo will preserve the Zelda team moving forward? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep67)
* Do you think Nintendo has finalized their next console by now? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep67)
* Do you think Nintendo will stop making amiibo? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep67)
* Why doesn't Nintendo make collector's editions for Mario games? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep73)
* Why is the Mario RPG remake coming out now? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep73)
* At Nintendo what was your favorite media outlet to work with? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep72)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep66
	+ Mario Strikers Battle League has sold more than any single Xenoblade Chronicles game. What does Nintendo make of this?
	+ Jedi Survivors vs. Tears of the Kingdom
	+ Dress code at Nintendo
	+ Is Nintendo of Japan more open to hiring foreigners?
	+ Workflow methodologies used at Nintendo?
* Thoughts about Nintendo games and other games releasing on the same day \* Has Nintendo ever considered novelizations of their games? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep65)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep64
	+ Background on Zelda-themed escape room for promotion of the launch of Breath of the Wild
	+ How did preview events for content creators start
	+ Which game since you left Nintendo do you wish you could have worked on or are glad you didn't have to work on
	+ Why doesn't Nintendo have more accessibility features for their games (see similar questions in Ep42 and Ep25)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep63
	+ Did either of you receive a "Reggie pin"?
	+ Nintendo COVID-19 warnings at the beginning of their presentations
	+ Will Nintendo have another live presentation event like they did for the Switch in 2017? Would you prefer a live or digital only event?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep62
	+ Do you think it was a bad idea to release the Advance Wars remake right before Tears of the Kingdom
	+ Nintendo's involvement in Game Awards 2017 orchestral performance including Jump Up, Super Star!
	+ Nintendo's concept of a "Beautiful Playthrough"?
	+ Unhinged marketing idea that you shot down or in retrospect are glad didn't go through
	+ Nintendo's reaction to Tears of the Kingdom fan speculation that Zelda would be playable
	+ When do you think Nintendo will announce their next Mario game? Favorite 2D/3D Mario games?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep61
	+ Why do you think the Zelda Easter Egg was so minor in the Mario movie
	+ Miyamoto interview with Variety saying he felt Peach has always been a strong character
	+ How do you think the Mario movie might affect the games moving forward
	+ Background to Clueless Gamer segment on Conan O'Brien
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep60
	+ Story behind Nintendo's E3 response to Orlando nightclub shooting in 2016
	+ Has Nintendo ever tried to trademark "Nintendo Direct"?
	+ What was the DSi launch like?
	+ Do you think Nintendo intentionally scheduled the Tears of the Kingdom mini-direct to coincide with the closing of the 3DS and Wii U eShop?
	+ Background on Wii Punch-Out!! commercials?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep59
	+ Nintendo internal response to Karen meme from Switch ads
	+ Why don't we know more about the people at NOE?
	+ Why did Nintendo drop Miis in the Switch era?
	+ Any Nintendo reaction to Sony's "Kevin Butler" ads for the PS3
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep58
	+ Did the NOA marketing team have any reaction to a tweet that Nintendo UK posted making a reference to a Metroid meme
	+ When on Nintendo business trips did you ever have to share rooms?
	+ Would Nintendo ever make their own documentary about their history? What about Nintendo being approached by documentary makers?
	+ Past Nintendo announcements that had responses drastically different than what you expected
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep57
	+ Why was Mario Day a bigger thing this year?
	+ Reaction inside Nintendo when patent applications become public?
	+ What was the old Nintendo logo that was used in the Microsoft Call of Duty announcement?
	+ Has a Nintendo employee ever honestly made the mistake about Samus / Metroid or Link / Zelda?
	+ Are Yoshi and Donkey Kong considered spin-off series at Nintendo?
	+ Emergency plans at Nintendo for PR nightmares?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep56
	+ Internal reaction to Arms (gameplay and art style)
	+ Relationship between NOA and Nintendo of Japan in terms of releasing games (game development/release time?)
	+ What determines what Nintendo games get sent to reviewers?
	+ Is there a reason Nintendo doesn't keep the same names for its consoles
	+ What happens when Nintendo stores close for private events?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep55
	+ For supporting roles, like accountants, etc. at Nintendo were they also Nintendo fans?
	+ Where did the Kirby storybook videos come from?
	+ First time you saw the Switch and your first impressions of it?
	+ What time of year do you think Nintendo will release its next system (spring or holidays)?
	+ Any experience with Mario Teaches Typing and Nintendo's stance on educational games in general?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep54
	+ What do people at NOA call the CEO?
	+ Did Nintendo have a culture committee to improve employee satisfaction?
	+ Did you know all the Nintendo employees who appeared on screen?
	+ Metroid Prime Remastered is sold out. What do you think NOA's response is?
	+ For events like E3 does Nintendo use dev or retail units
	+ Have you ever seen public Nintendo figures angry, excited, sad, etc.?
	+ Nintendo Switch and Toyota collaboration: how do these come to be?
	+ Any involvement with Nintendo Power and how did it change?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep53
	+ Were you ever given the opportunity to be a Nintendo Direct presenter?
	+ Where did Nintendo Direct's style come from?
	+ Where did the name Nintendo Direct come from and were others considered
	+ Who added "We're listening too" to NOA's Twitter bio?
	+ Now that GBA games have been added to Switch Online, chances of Mother 3 releasing?
	+ Thoughts on return of Nintendo game vouchers to America
	+ Why did the Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe game get extras but not Metroid Prime Remastered
	+ Was Star Fox Grand Prix used as bait to catch moles and leaks
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep52
	+ Does Nintendo have to approve spoofs, e.g. the Saturday Night Live Mario Kart spoof?
	+ How do leaks usually happen (e.g. the North American eShop vouchers)
	+ Was there a competing hardware or software launch that Nintendo worried about that ended up being a flop and amounting to nothing
	+ Universal Parks vs. Disney similar to Sega vs. Nintendo and will that happen with Super Nintendo World?
	+ How far in advance did you get to pre-play Nintendo games
	+ Did the president of Nintendo get to know about games early
	+ Reaction to the fake "Grinch" leak that included Geno, etc. before Smash Bros. Ultimate was released?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep51
	+ Strange "if you liked Splatoon you'll love Paper Mario: Color Splash" tweet
	+ Nintendo's stance on region-locking (3DS and consoles up to Switch)
	+ Burning questions when you joined Nintendo and that you still have
	+ Have you ever cried at work in response to stress or consoled colleagues
	+ Do you think Nintendo would release two new SKUs at next hardware launch
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep49
	+ Did Nintendo ever consider crowdfunding? Have you personally supported any crowdfunding projects?
	+ Were there rumors internal to Nintendo?
	+ Why do you think Advance Wars delayed their game but Call of Duty did not?
	+ How much involvement does NoA marketing have on initiating demos
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep48: Games we are playing
	+ Does Nintendo have an archive for employees for business purposes
	+ Rookie mistakes made at Nintendo that haunt you to this day
	+ What do you know about Amelia N. and her announcements on Switch
	+ Question about a 2013 Wario tweet about #twerking
	+ Why didn't Nintendo allow streaming in the past
	+ How long did it take to get over being starstruck meeting Miyamoto, Aonuma, etc.? (see also Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep3)
	+ Did Nintendo ever survey their staff on their alcohol consumption
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep47
	+ Fun stories about celebrating New Year's at Nintendo
	+ Why does the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Twitter account still post?
	+ What happened with Pokemon Sleep?
	+ How did Nintendo feel about time travelling in Animal Crossing?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep46
	+ Behind the scenes of the WaraWara Plaza and Wii U Video Chat video?
	+ Games that didn't sell well initially but were able to later
	+ How much Japanese did you have to learn at Nintendo, and were there translators, and biggest miscommunication that happened
	+ Insight on Nintendo early commercials and change during later eras?
	+ Any info on the "Settle it in Smash" campaign (Smash for Wii U)?
	+ Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play tweeting on the same day, and PlayStation referencing it in a tweet and what did Nintendo think of it
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep43
	+ How sensitive is Nintendo to negative reviews and do they ever persuade reviewers to give their games a favorable score
	+ Factors considered when making decision to end a live service game
	+ What are some things you would have done at Nintendo if you didn't have to worry about the higher ups?
	+ Behind the scenes stories of Miiverse
* Why doesn't Nintendo acknowledge Super Mario Galaxy 2? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep42)
* Did Nintendo know that the Wii's motion controls would be inaccessible to users with disabilities (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep42)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep41
	+ Before Switch was released was there a concern that if the next console wasn't a big hit that the company would be in trouble
	+ Nintendo Channel Live technical difficulties
	+ Nintendo and interactions with the ESRB
	+ EA and Nintendo's relationship falling apart in the Wii U era
	+ How are release dates decided on/coordinated
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep40
	+ Were meeting rooms at Nintendo offices Nintendo themed?
	+ Nintendo parodies, including Pokemon parody cards in Cracked magazine
	+ Has Nintendo intentionally leaked details to the press?
	+ What was Nintendo's initial reaction to Elon on SNL dressed as Wario
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep39
	+ Why is Nintendo so paranoid about leaks
	+ What do you think about Nintendo's view on Twitter usage and ads given the current situation
	+ Nintendo and LGBTQ+ options in their games
	+ When at Nintendo what did you do during long meetings you were stuck in
	+ E3 2013 Donky Kong Country: Tropical Freeze backlash from people wanting a Metroid Prime game
	+ Will Nintendo make other mini consoles
	+ Did you have to type Pokemon with the e with the accent
	+ Were you surprised that Labo wasn't a hit
	+ How does Nintendo manage freebies in different stores/regions
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep38
	+ Were there ever any "slow" days at Nintendo
	+ Female-focused NintendoInspired Instagram account
	+ How has it been becoming "famous"
	+ High pressure work environment at Nintendo
	+ Nintendo Show 3D
	+ Wii U launch event at Nintendo store in New York
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep37
	+ How careful did you have to be with your personal accounts? And how much would the social media accounts for a candidate for a new employee affect their hiring?
	+ Nintendo's take on the secondhand market and scalpers
	+ Any stories about Nintendo Australia
	+ Have you ever been late to work at Nintendo and lied about it
	+ Involvement in the Year of Luigi and internal sentiment about it
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep35
	+ Did Nintendo ever have any non-Nintendo consoles in their facilities
	+ Non-specific action figure
	+ It prints money meme
	+ Nintendo's thoughts on YouTuber Etika
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep35
	+ What is Halloween like internally at Nintendo
	+ Non-Japanese people who have worked directly on first party Nintendo games?
	+ What does Nintendo of America do with their Twitter survey results
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep34
	+ Luigi does Harlem shake video
	+ How did Nintendo react to the Luigi Death Stare?
	+ What kinds of projects required you to travel to the Redmond office and did you look forward to it
	+ Krysta as a judge on Cake Wars [answered on Episode 35]
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep32
	+ How could Nintendo have improved the Nintendo Direct?
	+ Nintendo's amiibo strategy from Wii U era to Switch era
	+ Why does NoA use specific wording for products and not NoE
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep31
	+ Did you ever influence Nintendo's third party publishing on how indie games got promoted, etc.?
	+ Damage control for the terrible reaction of Metroid Federation Force
	+ YouTube content creators being removed for no reason?
	+ Where do actual leaks come from?
	+ Can Nintendo improve investor relations media response?
	+ Insight into the increase stability updates?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep30
	+ At what point did you realize that being an Internet personality was part of your job at Nintendo and did you meet with any resistance to that?
	+ What are some signs that an announcement is actually coming?
	+ Thoughts on Nintendo's relationship with the competitive Smash community
	+ Xenoblade series going from niche series to mainstay
	+ Stories about the early days of Wii U?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep29
	+ Underappreciated aspects of your job at Nintendo
	+ How many Nintendo employees are actual fans
	+ Involved in Mario appearing on Game Theory channel and getting a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep28
	+ Does Nintendo tease upcoming games with their tweets?
	+ Nintendo being a part owner of the Seattle Mariners
	+ Career advancement at Nintendo difficult because of low turnover?
	+ Was the Switch supposed to have more than two themes?
	+ Best and worst Nintendo offices?
	+ Why was there such a big difference in the quality of the E3 2014 amiibo vs. the retail release?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep27
	+ Will Nintendo ever go back to interacting with fans like the Reggie days
	+ Wii U Pro Controller and Wii remote taped together for the original Splatoon
	+ Nintendo Week questions again (see also Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep3)
	+ Nintendo corporate buzzwords and phrases that drive you crazy
	+ Nintendo Direct that had pre-recorded reactions from content creators and how early did you typically get to know about games in advance
	+ Beyonce violently tapping the DS on the Rhythm Heaven DS commercial
	+ Reggie's Animal Crossing: New Leaf house tour
	+ Do you have rare Nintendo products or games (e.g. prototypes)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep26
	+ 3DS eventual success to Wii U and when was it recognized that the Wii U was a failure?
	+ Nintendo's attitude to GameStop selling used games? Nintendo's incentives for buying games new?
	+ Were you excited about working on a particularly innovative game?
	+ Why does Nintendo hold back on their executives now?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep25
	+ Nintendo World Championships experiences
	+ Did Nintendo ever react to the Xbox Adaptive Controller or otherwise support accessibility
	+ Nintendo not for sale promo DVDs (for retailers in Japan)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep24
	+ Were you ever surprised by consumers' reactions?
	+ How involved was NOA in choosing the English titles
	+ Did Nintendo generally have long hours? Best/worst strategies for managing stress?
* What's the deal with the size of the Switch game cases? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep23)
* Any memories of the Nintendo NX rumors? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep23)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep22
	+ Reactions when NOA refused to localize games like Xenoblade Chronicles
	+ What was it like when Nintendo started supporting smartphone gaming
	+ Lego and Nintendo collaboration behind the scenes
	+ Will Nintendo have a replacement Nintendo Minute YouTube show
	+ How did Nintendo improve their relationship with indie developers from Wii to Switch
	+ How were you able to filter Twitter replies to get actually useful fan reactions
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep21
	+ Balancing Nintendo Minute with your other work and handling burnout
	+ Would you take your old job at Nintendo back?
	+ Any perks for Nintendo employees, e.g. access to old games?
	+ Favorite Nintendo set pieces used at major events and what does Nintendo do with them afterwards?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep20
	+ Did Nintendo make last-minute changes to their presentations based on other companies' announcements?
	+ What Nintendo actors do you have relationships with?
	+ How did you market Paper Mario games with generic Toad NPCs?
	+ Do you think the Switch would have been as successful if it had been called the Wii Switch?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep19
	+ Why are the Mario sports games so low in content at launch?
	+ Nintendo's move to on-stage presentations to Nintendo Directs?
	+ How early does Nintendo schedule Nintendo Directs?
	+ Challenges for an introvert starting at Nintendo or being in a leadership position?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep18
	+ Reggie and Iwata-san's relationship and changes after they were gone?
	+ Misprintings at Nintendo
	+ Nintendo HQ Kyoto impressions and general gaming recommendations for Japan
	+ Nintendo copyright infringement in businesses?
	+ Does Nintendo have memes at the ready for new IP?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep17
	+ Do you think Nintendo will make a push for VR?
	+ How was working at home during the pandemic?
	+ Involved with Club Nintendo or MyNintendo?
	+ Why Nintendo hasn't implemented achievements or voice chat
	+ Why does Nintendo restrict recording of their video games (e.g. no zooming)?
	+ Did people ever sneak into Nintendo's E3 booth (or did you sneak into other's events)?
* Nintendo allowing indie developer to work on Zelda game (Cadence of Hyrule) (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep16)
* Does Nintendo purposely time their announcements to soften recent controversies? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep16)
* Nintendo working with influencers (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep15)
* Why aren't there more Nintendo stores? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep15)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep14
	+ What's up with the Switch tax
	+ Approvals required for Nintendo to retweet some other brand
	+ Pros and cons of shadow drop release for marketing?
	+ Why doesn't Nintendo ever drop the price of their first-party games?
	+ Did knowing announcements in advance spoil your experience?
	+ Were you given official pronunciations for Nintendo names, such as Mario
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep6
	+ Nintendo decisions that made you scratch your head
	+ Nintendo voice actors
	+ Interacting with Nintendo PR teams from other countries and cultural differences
* Have you ever let something slip on accident (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep5)
* Any difficult devs who wouldn't move on embargoes (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep5)
* Nintendo Week (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep3) (see also Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep27)
* What was it like working with legends like Miyamoto, etc.? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep3)
* Lunchtime routine when working at Nintendo (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep1)

### Nintendo vs. other companies

* Sony video game dev costs vs. Nintendo's (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep74)
* Is Nintendo in danger of lagging behind compared to other companies that have more general tech development, such as AI (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep55)
* What single game do you think could carry each company's E3 (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep17)
* Future Nintendo collaborations with Playstation (compared to existing relationship with Xbox) (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep17)
* Rare and Microsoft vs. Nintendo (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep15)

### Switch specific

* After Switch 2 releases, how long will Nintendo continue to support the original Switch? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep91)
* What size microSD do you use for your Switch, and what do you think would be a reasonable amount for their next system (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep32)
* Favorite game for original Game Boy and will they come to Nintendo Switch Online? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep28)
* Thoughts on Ring Fit Adventure (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep26)
* Most played game on Switch (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep26)
* Most interesting/unique place you've played a Switch (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep24)
* What do you think about the Wii U ports on Switch (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep22)
* Will the Metroid Prime Collection or remasters of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess come to Switch? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep21)
* Pricing on the eShop (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep15)

### Other Nintendo console specific

* What do you think of the Wii menu in particular (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep82)
* Favorite iteration of Nintendo 3DS? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep59)
* Any fear of missing out anything with the 3DS and Wii U eShops closing? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep56)
* What are some must plays on the Wii U and the 3DS eShop? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep48: Games we are playing)
* Did either of you actually play your Wii U? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep40)
* What was your initial reaction to the stereoscopic 3D feature on the 3DS and why do you think it didn't catch people's interest? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep40)
* Favorite game for original Game Boy and will they come to Nintendo Switch Online? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep28)
* Favorite / least favorite N64 games? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep15)
* Top 3 most played 3DS games (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep6)

### Fire Emblem series

* Anything about Fire Emblem that you would like to share (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep82)
* What would you do with a Three Houses sequel? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep18)
* Why was the second Fire Emblem DS game not localized for the US? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep18)
* What happened to Krysta's Fire Emblem notebooks (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep5)

### Mario series

* Background on Super Mario Odyssey cereal (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep95)
* Is Mario Kart a system seller? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep95)
* Thoughts on what Mario Kart 9 should be? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep92)
* Where should 2D Mario go after Super Mario Wonder? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep91)
* What new genre of game should Mario star in? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep89)
* Critique ideas on new Mario power-ups (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep87)
* Why do you think the Mario movie's title is The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep86)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep84
	+ Do you think the Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door remake announcement might affect sales of Super Mario RPG? Will the narrative Mario games be influenced by the Mario movie?
	+ Any chance a Super Mario Wonder style will be added to Super Mario Maker 2? Why did Nintendo drop support for Super Mario Maker 2 so quickly?
	+ Dream for a Peach transformation in the upcoming Princess Peach game?
	+ Do you think the big focus on Mario titles is because of the movie?
* After Nintendo Live has your opinion of Super Mario Wonder changed (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep82)
* Ideas about Mario Bros. movie sequel (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep82)
* Do you think you should play the New Super Mario Bros. games to prepare for Super Mario Wonder (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep80)
* Should Mario Kart 9 include real-world references (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep76)
* What are you hoping or not hoping to see in the Princess Peach game (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep72)
* What animals do you hope that Mario turns into in Super Mario Wonder? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep72)
* Opinion on blue shell in Mario Kart (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep64)
* How would you handle Princess Peach moving forward? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep63)
* Any advice to anyone starting Super Mario Sunshine for the first time (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep63)
* When do you think Nintendo will announce their next Mario game? Favorite 2D/3D Mario games? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep62)
* What art style should the next 2D mainline Mario game be (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep58)
* Do you consider Super Mario World 2 to be a main game or a side game? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep57)
* Odds of a post-credits scene after the Mario movie foreshadowing the next movie? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep57)
* Thoughts on planning for The Super Mario Bros. movie (when it comes to streaming, etc.) (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep53)
* Previously you (Krysta) said you didn't like Mario Kart 64, but on a Nintendo Minute episode you said it was your favorite. Which is your favorite now? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep31)
* Super Mario Galaxy 1 vs. 2? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep29)
* Which series has demolished the most relationships, Mario Kart, Smash, or Mario Party (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep29)
* Why Mario spin-offs haven't incorporated any Mario Odyssey characters or locales (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep27)
* Do you think there will be a Mario Odyssey 2 (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep23)
* How should Nintendo handle their next Mario game visually (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep23)
* What changes would make you play Mario Kart Tour? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep21)
* Opinions on Mario RPGs (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep15)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep5
	+ Original Super Mario movie and thoughts on Chris Pratt as Mario
	+ Least favorite Mario and Zelda games
	+ Thoughts on Mario 64 on DS

### Pokemon series

* Statement from Pokemon company about drop in quality of their games while still keeping up the pace (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep88)
* "Starter Pokemon" vs. "First partner Pokemon" terminology? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep81)
* A Las Vegas neighborhood is naming its streets after Pokemon (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep68)
* Thoughts on Pokemon removing real-world references (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep60)
* Experience during late 90's "Pokemania" era? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep46)
* Insight on the Pokemon anime and how the games were marketed, and did you watch it growing up or other anime (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep46)
* Are the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet performance issues being blown out of proportion? And do you think the QA is being deprioritized to avoid leaks? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep43)
* What would you pick for next Pokemon region? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep40)
* What real-world animal would you like to see become a Pokemon (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep39)
* Thoughts on last Pokemon Scarlet/Violet trailers and what do you want to see from the game before the release? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep37)
* What Pokemon would you choose to be your partner (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep35)
* Have you played a Nuzlocke run of a Pokemon game? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep31)
* Who will you be your Pokemon Scarlet/Violet starters and who will you have on your team? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep30)
* Will Pokemon ever be able to recreate the Pokemon Go moment (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep27)
* Relationship between Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokemon Company? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep19)
* New Pokemon type? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep18)

### Zelda series

* Aonuma's comments on the future of the Zelda series (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep98)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep92
	+ Would you have preferred an animated Zelda instead of live action
	+ What kind of actor should be Link in the movie, e.g. a kid?
	+ Thoughts on a non-verbal Link for the Zelda movie?
* Where should the Zelda art style go next (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep83)
* Which would you choose: Gorons, Koroks, or Zora? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep82)
* In Tears of the Kingdom why can't Link feed the animals? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep71)
* Do you think Tears of the Kingdom should have done more with your Breath of the Wild save data (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep68)
* Aonuma's quote that Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will be the Zelda format going forward (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep67)
* Thoughts/theories of what's up with the Divine Beasts in Tears of the Kingdom? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep62)
* Prediction where Tears of the Kingdom will fall in your Zelda rankings? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep58)
* Is Zelda a JRPG/RPG? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep56)
* Do you think there will be a Zelda game with all original characters (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep49)
* Do you think The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be similar to Breath of the Wild or more like the older games? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep47)
* Opinions on the multiplayer Zelda games? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep46)
* How confident are you The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom won't get delayed again (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep34)
* What improvements are you hoping for in the Breath of the Wild sequel? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep32)
* For a Zelda movie or TV show, which story should it be based on? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep30)
* What would you want for Hyrule Warriors 3? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep24)
* Most and least favorite Zelda games (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep15)
* Link modern blue vs. classic green tunic? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep14)
* Least favorite Mario and Zelda games (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep5)

### Other Nintendo games/series

* Thoughts on a Smash Bros. becoming a 3D game? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep98)
* 700,000 in Pikmin 4 sales in Japan a success? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep83)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep82
	+ Do you prefer Mario or Zelda games on consoles?
	+ Favorite StreetPass games
	+ Which "dead" Nintendo franchise would you like to bring back
* How will Nintendo top Smash Bros. Ultimate and will it focus on a story mode (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep70)
* Is Dragaux from Ring Fit Adventure hot? Any discussion at Nintendo about it? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep63)
* Rumor of Star Fox having metal legs (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep63)
* Do you think the avatars from Nintendo Switch Sports will be used in other games? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep62)
* Should/will Nintendo include a new trailer for Tears of the Kingdom before the Mario movie in theaters? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep59)
* Have you ever blown into an NES cartridge to make it work? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep59)
* Thoughts about Pikmin 4? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep58)
* Predictions for future of the Super Smash Bros. franchise (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep48: Games we are playing)
* Personal favorites from the Rhythm Heaven series (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep47)
* Will you be revisiting the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 character bracket (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep46)
* If there were another five fighters for Smash Bros., who would you pick (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep44)
* Is Nintendogs a dead franchise (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep42)
* Favorite game in Nintendo Land (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep37)
* Which Animal Crossing villager are you? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep30)
* Which Xenoblade 3 character would you want to be added to Smash? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep29)
* If Kirby were to inhale you what ability would he get (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep29)
* Favorite C or D-level Nintendo franchise that should be revitalized (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep27)
* Biker WarioWare Wario vs. classic Wario? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep18)
* Expectations for next Animal Crossing? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep16)
* Splatoon launch (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep16)
* Least deserving Smash Bros. addition and most desired? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep14)
* Thoughts on the Xenoblade Chronicles series and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep6)
* What's the deal with Mother 3 (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep5)

### Nintendo Minute

* Nintendo Minute most proud of but got worst view counts and vice versa? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep41)
* Who created the Nintendo Minute outro song? And will the podcast every get an outro song? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep40)
* Why didn't Nintendo Minute do a video on the SNES Mini (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep39)
* "Dubious food" in an old Nintendo Minute Breath of the Wild video (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep38)
* Did Nintendo Minute make any ad revenue (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep37)
* How would you feel if Nintendo deleted all the old Nintendo Minute videos? Do you have them all backed up? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep35)
* Third party or unlicensed Nintendo products that you love but couldn't feature on Nintendo Minute (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep35)
* What would Nintendo have done with Nintendo Minute if you had stayed? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep25)
* Weirdest Nintendo Minute comments? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep16)
* Approval process to get guests (YouTubers) on Nintendo Minute (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep14)
* Game you had to include on Nintendo Minute that you didn't actually like (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep5)
* In the Nintendo Minute Street Fighter II tournament, who was Mysterious Trainer Mike? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep5)
* Was Nintendo Minute ever approached for the Nintendo Directs? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep3)

## Sega

* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep50
	+ If in 1991 Nintendo had to develop a Sonic game for SNES and Sega has to develop a Mario game for Sega Genesis, what would the games be like?
	+ What animal would you be if you were in a Sonic game?
	+ How did you react when Sonic was joining Smash?
	+ What would be your anti-Sega slogan from the 90's?
	+ Opinions on the Sonic and Mario Olympic game series
	+ If you could create your ultimate Sonic video game what would it be
	+ Kiss/marry/kill classic/modern/original movie Sonic
	+ Mario and Sonic on a date, what movie do they see and what restaurant do they go to
	+ What would you do if you could use the Chaos Emeralds
	+ Why do you think Mario's IP has stayed popular over the decades compared to Sonic's?
* Would you accept a job as Sonic content creators (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep43)
* Will either of you play Sonic Frontiers? Is Krysta a Sonic hater? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep35)
* Why does Kit not like Sonic games? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep30)
* How much does Kit dislike Sega (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep22)
* Krysta's thoughts on the Sonic games (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep21)
* Sega restrictions on media at Summer Game Fest (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep19)
* Three questions you would ask Sonic the Hedgehog (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep15)
* Favorite Sonic game? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep3)

## Other developers/games

* If Elden Ring had been released in 2023, where would have it fallen in your ranking? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep98)
* What's next for Bethesda after Starfield (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep83)
* Cool indie games you saw at PAX? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep82)
* Krysta's race and class in WoW? Horde or Alliance? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep81)
* Kit special thanks in Splatterhouse 3 credits (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep80)
* Thoughts on Pokemon clones (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep75)
* Have you played Telltale's The Walking Dead and what IP would you have them do? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep66)
* Any bigger video game failure than the Google Stadia? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep49)
* Have you checked out Hogwarts Legacy (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep49)
* Konami's big office in Las Vegas? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep46)
* Favorite Final Fantasy game of the first six games in the series (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep46)
* Any favorite Star Wars games (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep35)
* Overwatch 2 vs. Splatoon 3? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep27)
* Thoughts on Retro Studios (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep25)
* Opinion on the Tomb Raider series (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep21)
* Thoughts on Star Wars and other guest characters in Soulcalibur IV? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep16)
* Other FromSoft games? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep15)
* Have you tried Triangle Strategy (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep6)
* Do you play Monster Hunter? Favorite weapons/monsters? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep5)
* Have you played Portal (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep5)

## Microsoft

* Does Xbox have a future after losing two console generations in a row? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep73)
* Does Xbox need its own Direct games showcase? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep14)

## Sony

* Thoughts on PS5 poor performance in Japan (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep38)
* Thoughts on the PlayStation Vita (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep30, also asked in Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep3)
* Thoughts on PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale and its debut? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep29)
* New PlayStation Plus tiers (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep19)
* PS2 mascot era of games? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep15)
* Any opinions on PS Vita? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep3, also asked in Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep30)

PC
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* First franchises you played on PC (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep3)
* Do you game much on PC and if so what kind of setup (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep1)

## Kit and Krysta Show

* Background on presenting for Disney Dreamlight Valley (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep92)
* You've answered over a thousand questions! (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep65)
* What would you do if Twitter and YouTube disappeared (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep61)
* Differences/similarities between working with the press vs. "being the press"? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep58)
* Do you think content creators would avoid working with you for fear of being punished? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep55)
* Will we see Mayonnaise Week at 100k subscribers? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep51)
* Would you ever consider continuing the show with a different co-host? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep49)
* Highlight of your first year as a creator? Greatest challenge and what do you want to achieve? [last part answered in next episode] (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep46)
* Who created the Nintendo Minute outro song? And will the podcast every get an outro song? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep40)
* Are you ever going to start cursing in your episodes/shows? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep38)
* Any discussions about seating arrangement of the podcast (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep35)
* Before you started did you think your comments would blow up on social media and do you have to choose your words more than when you worked at Nintendo (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep34)
* What does your typical day look like these days? What are challenges now compared to when working at Nintendo? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep34)
* Will you be making more Animal Crossing videos? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep30)
* Navigating transition to independent content creators (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep30)
* Other former Nintendo employees onto the podcast? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep29)
* Who takes your photos? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep24)
* How long do you spend posing for your videos' thumbnails? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep20)
* Story about the Goomba Tower custom amiibo on the Kit and Krysta set? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep19)
* Will you have guest appearances? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep1)
* Will you be making other types of videos? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep1)

## Non-gaming

* Did you ever consider "early retirement" from Nintendo? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep99)
* Any situations where a co-worker tried to throw you under the bus and you were able to counter them (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep95)
* Advice to someone starting out in the Gaming PR field? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep84)
* Are you a front, back, or side sleeper? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep82)
* Have you ever had a bad boss and how do you foster empathy at work (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep82)
* Misconceptions about your personality due to being introverted (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep79)
* Have you ever disliked seeing yourself on video (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep78)
* Do you have any hidden talents (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep77)
* Feelings of awkwardness at work (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep77)
* Do you use Dandori in your current or business life? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep77)
* Do you print or write in cursive (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep52)
* Advice for first-time managers (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep49)
* Advice about dealing with office drama (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep47)
* Would you have left Nintendo earlier if you hadn't done Nintendo Minute (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep46)
* Worst piece of advice you've ever been given or given yourself (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep44)
* Japanese cultural influences you've found yourself doing in the States (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep44)
* Should people consider being content creators and considerations when starting off (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep43)
* Planning for international travel when going on business trips to Japan (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep42)
* Would you have had a career on camera if you had joined a company other than Nintendo (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep41)
* Tips on business trip to Japan (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep40)
* Kit's pronunciation of days of the week and other words (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep35)
* Guilty pleasure fast food (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep35)
* Did the power differentials between you at work strain your relationship at any point (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep35)
* Taken any courses to improve your presentation skills? Any tips to overcome anxiety? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep32)
* Is there a story behind the name you've been given or do you have any nicknames (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep31)
* Do you cut sandwiches into rectangles or triangles? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep31)
* Would you rather fight three monkeys or a bear (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep30)
* Would you start a mentorship program? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep23)
* Differences/similarities to corporate US vs. Japan? Other regions? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep23)
* In Japanese corporate culture is it okay not to drink? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep20)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep19
	+ Japanese business etiquette
	+ How did you [Kit] transition from being a co-worker to a manager?
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep17
	+ Have you ever had a falling out over something stupid?
	+ Suggestion for Krysta to learn how to throw a boomerang
	+ Favorite non-video gaming music
	+ Advice for a high school graduate?
* Do you get recognized in public? And in Kyoto? (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep6)
* Favorite US city and why (Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep6)
* Kit and Krysta Podcast Ep1
	+ Alternate non-video gaming career path?
	+ What were your first impressions of each other from work?
	+ Favorite non-gaming hobby
* Do Kit and Krysta know Japanese? (Nintendo Minute Ep45)