Randomer Nintendo

Samus is back, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, she brought along a few friends: one’s a plumber, one throws light spears, and one is, um. a collection of party games. Specifically, we’re talking about Metroid: Samus Returns, Super Mario Run’s big 3.0 update, and Switch indies Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition and Use Your Words – all four of which we shar...

Plumbers and Rabbids. DOOM and Nintendo. Mario and… his nipples? Sometimes the strangest pairings make for the best conversation. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we put that theory to the test with a deep dive into the latest Nintendo Direct and full impressions of Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle. We cover all the major third-party announcements, from analysis of Be...

Adorable elephants. Body-morphing Day of the Day robots. Travis freakin’ Touchdown. Whatever you’re looking for, the Nindie game announcements of the past week have it covered. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we break down the biggest indie game news from the Nindies Showcase and beyond, specifically highlighting which we’re most excited to play in the months to c...

Whether you’re looking for familiar faces or something new, side-scrolling platforming or cooperative cooking, the eShop has never been busier. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is here to help you sort through it all as we share impressions of Sonic Mania, Overcooked: Special Edition, Slime-san, and the 3DS’s Kirby’s Blowout Blast. We also look at what’s ahead, h...

Welcome back, Inklings. Splatoon 2 has finally arrived, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re sharing our in-depth impressions of the game, its structure, and everything in between. We’re also staying fresh outside the turf wars of Inkopolis with news big and small, ranging from a full breakdown of Nintendo’s financials and what they mean for the months ahead...

Like any good comic book, this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast has heroes and villains. On the hero side, you’ve got San Diego Comic-Con 2017. We report back from pop culture’s biggest expo with hands-on impressions of the upcoming New 2DS XL, Hey! Pikmin, and Flip Wars, plus a discussion of how video game adaptions are finally going right. We then turn to the villainous as we t...

When it comes to ARMS, we’re pulling no punches. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we dive deep into the pros and cons of the motion-controlled fighter to give our takes on how well it works as a competitive game and party game. We also weigh in on the newly announced SNES Classic and discuss what it means for Virtual Console’s future, break down the surprises of last wee...

Brace yourself, this episode is a big one! We’re back from E3 2017 with an absolutely jam-packed show featuring impressions, news, and even some free swag. Throughout this episode, you’ll hear our hands-on takes of Super Mario Odyssey, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, Splatoon 2’s new Salmon Run mode, Fire Emblem Warriors, Sonic Forces, and Runner3. We also weigh in on all   the...

Let’s get ready to rumble. And roll. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers and TumbleSeed, two Switch titles that move at entirely different speeds. We also cover all the big pre-E3 news as move full speed towards the show, including thoughts on the just announced Pokken Tournament and Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultr...

This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast has everything: feuding kingdom, stretchy arms, a Rabbid dressed as Princes Peach taking a selfie, and of course, jumping Magikarps. We kick things off with the latest on all things ARMS, including our impressions of the Global Testpunch and new details from the recent ARMS Direct. We then turn to other upcoming Switch games with thoughts on the Mario +...

Restart your engines. Mario Kart 8 is back in Deluxe form, and we’ve got lots to say about it in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We share our full impressions of the Switch racer, including an in-depth discussion of how the metagame has changed and whether it’s worth double-dipping for owners of the Wii U version. We also weigh in on Nintendo’s recent Zelda and Fire...

Done with Zelda? Need a break from Mario Kart? Then have we got the Nindies for you! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of four Switch eShop titles: Mr. Shifty, Graceful Explosion Machine, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, and Jackbox Party Pack 3, plus 3DS free-to-start game Team Kirby Clash Deluxe. We also dive deep into the news from Nintendo’s recent...

The Random Nintendo Podcast is going international. Jason is back from two weeks in Japan and he’s got tales to tell, from the gaming hotspots to what it’s like visiting Nintendo HQ to hands-on with the country’s unique Nintendo arcade games. There’s plenty happening on the home front too as we share full impressions of the eShop’s Snake Pass and break down all the bi...

War changes a squid. And a kid. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we return from the battlefield of the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire with hands-on impressions of everything new in the upcoming Switch game, from the single-screen interface to the weapons and specials. We also fight a war of a different kind as we report back from the pixelated trenches of Metal Slug 3 for Switch. Combat...

Let’s be honest: you’re probably already playing Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. You know it’s good, we know it’s good, but what makes it  so  good? In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we dive into the massive world of Hyrule to share our impressions on why this Zelda is like no other. We also check in on the Switch as it enters its third week on the market...

Welcome to the Switch era. Nintendo’s hybrid system has officially launched, and we’re celebrating with an absolutely jam-packed episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. It all starts with the Switch’s day-one offerings as we share in-depth impressions of the hardware and launch titles 1-2-Switch, Snipperclips, and Super Bomberman R (don’t worry, Zelda impressions are coming...

My, how far we’ve come. It’s been two years since we first discussed a mysterious new project codenamed NX, and in a mere 12 days it will finally be in our hands as the Nintendo Switch. Over that time we went through all sorts of leaks, speculation, and official news, so it’s only fitting that we come full circle with all three in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We c...

Well, it finally happened. Nintendo went full free-to-play with the release of Fire Emblem Heroes, adding time limits and “gacha” mechanics to their game. But is it as bad as it sounds? In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of Fire Emblem Heroes and the similarly-structured, surprise mobile release Pokemon Duel. There’s also more traditional Nin...

It’s the week after Switchmas, when all through the house, every creature was stirring from a plumber to a electric mouse. Yes, a week has gone by since the news blowout that was Switch Presentation 2017 (dubbed “Switchmas” by fans), and now we’re diving deep into the console, its games, and Nintendo’s next steps in this jam-packed episode of the Random Nintendo Podca...

2017 may be just another year for most of us, but for Nintendo, it couldn’t be any more critical. It’s the year of the Switch and that means Nintendo will be making some pretty big moves. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we cast our predictions for what to expect in the year ahead. We begin with the Switch itself, looking at the games and release strategies it’ll n...

Today is both Christmas and Hanukkah, which means you’ve probably unwrapped a lot of gifts already. There’s one more waiting for you, though, and this one features a pudgy plumber with some serious parkour skills: the latest episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast! In many ways, this episode is the embodiment of what 2016 meant for Nintendo. We discuss their mobile efforts with our full...

The theme of our podcast may be small, but what we’re covering is anything but. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we go hands-on with the upcoming Super Mario Run, report back from The Game Awards 2016, and yes, share full impressions of the holiday’s must-have NES Classic Edition. In between, we also discuss Nintendo’s Tonight Show takeover, examine the latest batc...

It’s time to catch ’em all, all over again. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we head to the tropics of Alola to bring you in-depth impressions of the highly anticipated Pokemon Sun & Moon. It’s also Switch rumors galore as we break down a bevy of rumors about the upcoming console’s game lineup, including what’s coming at launch, additional ports you...

In this post-Switch world, how can existing Nintendo platforms make a splash? For 3DS, it’s with an Animal Crossing revamp and a zany RPG starring your Miis. For mobile, it’s with app updates galore from Miitomo and Pokemon Go. And for Wii U, it’s with the very colorful Paper Mario: Color Splash. This packed episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast covers all that and more, includi...

Welcome to the Switch era. 583 days after Satoru Iwata first teased the NX codename, we finally got a look at the system, now officially called the Nintendo Switch. In this episode of the Random Nintendo, we cover everything you need to know about the new hybrid device, from official details to rumored features to teases of its first games. We also look at the strategies behind the Switch, includi...