Reggie Fils-Aime launches gaming podcast for charity, so 2020's not all bad

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The first guest will be The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley

Talking Games with Reggie and Harold is a new podcast to be hosted by former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime and author/journalist Harold Goldberg.

"When I retired from Nintendo, I was very public in saying that for me, this next phase is about helping the next generation of leaders, as well as the next generation of companies to grow and deliver on their promises," Fils-Aime told The Washington Post.

Accordingly, the podcast isn't solely designed to entertain - it's also helping raise money to bring video games and education to underserved communities in Fils-Aime's hometown of the Bronx, New York. Proceeds will specifically benefit the New York Video Game Critics Circle, a non-profit mentoring program that offers courses, workshops, scholarships, and paid internships to underserved communities. 

Fans looking to contribute can do so via the podcast's GoFundMe page, and some of the potential rewards for donations include a Q&A with Fils-Aime, an issue of Nintendo Power signed by Shigeru Miyamoto, and other "rare Nintendo memorabilia."

In the meantime, Fils-Aime is doing the right thing by social distancing at home and playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons with the rest of us. Apparently, his island isn't quite ready for public display, but in time Fils-Aime says we'll get to see the lovable ex-Nintendo boss's virtual home.

Going shrub-crazy in Animal Crossing lately? Us too - that's why we put together a New Horizons shrub guide on every shrub and how to plant them.

Jordan Gerblick
Jordan Gerblick

After earning an English degree from ASU, I worked as a corporate copy editor while freelancing for places like SFX Magazine, Screen Rant, Game Revolution, and MMORPG on the side. I got my big break here in 2019 with a freelance news gig, and I was hired on as GamesRadar's west coast Staff Writer in 2021. That means I'm responsible for managing the site's western regional executive branch, AKA my home office, and writing about whatever horror game I'm too afraid to finish.