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You saw the Nintendo Direct, now hear our response. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we plunge head first into Nintendo’s latest presentation to bring our thoughts “directly to you” on all the big reveals, noteworthy third-party trends, and whatever’s going on with the Switch Online service. Plus, we share impressions of a trio of Switch Nindies: Lifeless Pla...

Indies on indies on indies. We’re riding the recent wave of Nindies news in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast with highlights of our favorites from Nintendo’s Indie Highlights and Nindies Showcase presentations, as well as a discussion of whether it’s starting to become too much of a good thing. We also examine Nintendo’s mobile gaming contradictions, weigh in on...

From the internet’s collective flip-outs over the Smash Bros Direct to flips between life and death in Flipping Death, you could say there’s a lot of flipping to be had in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We begin with a deep dive into the recent Smash Bros. Direct, discussing the new characters, modes, and more revealed for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Our attention th...

They say money makes the world go round, and whether or not that’s true, it certainly applies to this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We give our impressions of greed monger Wario’s newest microgame collection, WarioWare Gold, and analyze Nintendo’s latest financial report and what it points to for the future. Plus, we weigh in on the news and controversies of Evo 2018, s...

Comic-Con, we meet again. We return from San Diego with impressions of the show and Nintendo’s showing, from the battlegrounds of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to the co-op experience of Captain Toad on Switch. We also go hands-on with Mega Man 11 and examine gaming’s growing pop culture takeover. Plus, we look beyond Comic-Con with a discussion of Nintendo’s lofty plan to release 2...

Wimbledon and the World Cup might be giving you a real-world tennis and soccer fix, but what about on the video game side? In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of two games that do exactly that: Mario Tennis Aces and atooi’s newest eShop title, Soccer Slammers. We also examine how Nintendo is pivoting the Switch through expanded marketing and product launches...

It’s an E3 extravaganza! In this jam-packed episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re back from E3 2018 with hands-on impressions of Switch games big and small, from blockbusters like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Pokemon Let’s Go to third-party titles like Starlink: Battle for Atlas and Team Sonic Racing to indies like Killer Queen Black and Overcooked 2. Plus, we discuss t...

The calm before the E3 storm isn’t so calm. From the reveals of Pokemon Let’s Go and Team Sonic Racing to new details on Mega Man 11 and confirmation of Paladans for Switch, we’ve got it all covered In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. Plus, we go hands-on with Mario Tennis Aces, examine what the oncoming free-to-play onslaught means for the future of the eShop, dream...

Whether it’s to a beat as CommanderVideo or rumors of Star Fox and Pokemon grandeur, sometimes you just need to run with it. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re doing exactly that with impressions of Runner3 and our takes on the Star Fox: Grand Prix and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu and Eevee rumors. Plus, we discuss whether leaks themselves are good or bad, a slew...

News: sometime it’s good, sometimes it’s bad. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, some of it is downright puzzling as we break down the confirmed features of Nintendo Switch Online and the surprise 14-month-late release of Monster Hunter on Switch. We cover plenty of good news too, including what the Smash Bros. Invitational’s player roster may mean for the game as wh...

Ready, set, fold! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we literally go hands-on with the Switch’s cardboard wunderkind, Nintendo Labo. We also dive deep into the news and numbers of Nintendo’s year-end financial briefing, examining the company’s plans for Switch’s second year, their shifting mobile game strategy, and the surprise retirement of president Tatsumi K...

The clues has been gathered, the evidence has been analyzed, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we bring you our full conclusions. Of what, you ask? Impressions of Detective Pikachu for 3DS, the growing role of nostalgia in Switch’s success, and the first hints of what’s to come at E3 2018. Plus, we discuss the latest batch of Nindie game announcements, revisit Rocket...

This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast has a lot of heart. Whether it’s Kirby throwing hearts to turn enemies into friends or just a game with heart right in its name, we mean it in the most literal sense with impressions of Kirby Star Allies and the eShop-exclusive Castle of Heart. The lovefest extends to upcoming games too, as we round up indie news big and small from the Game Develop...

Nintendo Direct. Those two words sum up everything there is to know about this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast as we dive deep into the latest showcase. From Smash to Crash, Switch to 3DS, we weigh in on all the reveals, teases, and everything in between. Plus, we discuss other third-pary announcements and share impressions of Switch’s Bridge Constructor Portal and Toki Tori 2+. What...

The holidays are always a busy time, and sometimes it’s nice to just take a break and listen to a couple guys talk about Nintendo. Those holidays, by the way, are Pokemon Day and Mario Day. And in this Random Nintendo Podcast episode sandwiched between them, we discuss both, along with the Switch’s first anniversary and three trends we noticed over the past year. We also highlight upco...

Prepare for a podcast that reaches new heights in the most literal of ways. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we trudge up the treacherous yet rewarding mountain of Switch indie game Celeste to bring you our full impressions, plus take new Nintendo arcade racer Cruis’n Blast for a spin. We also round up a slew of Switch game rumors, from the possibility of Pokemon this year to...

The US had its State of the Union; now it’s time for Nintendo to have one of its own. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we break down all the big news and numbers from Nintendo’s latest financial report/briefing. From the runaway success of Switch and what’s next for its indie scene to the surprise announcements of Mario Kart Tour and a new Mario movie, you’ll...

Cardboard. It’s one topic we never thought we’d discuss on the Random Nintendo Podcast, yet here we are in Episode 168 doing exactly that with coverage of all things Nintendo Labo. From what you can expect on day one to how Nintendo’s history got us here, we dive deep into Switch’s surprising new DIY experience. If traditional games are more your thing, we’ve also got you covered...

There’s no better way to ring in the new year than with something new. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we do just that by venturing into the worlds of virtual reality and, um, breakfast foods with a test drive of Mario Kart Arcade GP VR (straight from Japan!) and a taste test of Kellogg’s Super Mario Cereal (straight from… its box?). We also hop on the Nintendo Di...

As one year ends, another begins. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Pocast, we look both ahead and back with news of what’s to come in 2018 and impressions of last-minute 2017 releases Crawl, Mutant Mudds Collection, and the final ARMS update. We also reflect on the year that was, from the success of the Switch to Nintendo’s big wave of licensed merchandise, plus share our Game of...

It’s a wild world out there, and sometimes you just need to sit back and roast marshmallows with an eagle, a squirrel, and an elephant. That’s the premise of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we examine what the game gets right snd wrong. We also dive deep into The Game Awards with a look at the biggest reveals, the online reactions to th...

‘Tis the season to see a lot of family, and if you don’t want to be stuck talking politics with your crazy uncle, you’ll need something to do. Luckily, that’s where games come in! And in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re highlighting great ones for groups, both physical and virtual. This includes a podcast first as we venture into the world of Nintend...

Like a Goomba in a Mario hat and mustache, we’ve been captured by Super Mario Odyssey. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we dive deep into our in-progress playthroughs to examine what the Switch’s biggest game yet gets right, what it gets wrong, and everything in between. We also take a similar in-depth look at the news and numbers from Nintendo’s recent financial r...

We don’t normally theme episodes around holidays, but when we do, it’s Halloween. From a discussion of what makes horror games tick to the introduction of third-gen ghost Pokemon to Pokemon Go, this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast has tricks up it sleeve. There’s also plenty of treats too as we weigh on surprises like the reveal of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, S...

When a podcast is headlined by the Super NES, Star Fox 2, and a Nintendo World Championship, it’s hard to tell if it’s 2017 or the 90s. But rest assured, this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is as modern as they come. The show begins with an in-depth discussion of last week’s Nintendo World Championships and its news, including the next ARMS update and a final peek at Supe...