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Let the smashing begin! Super Smash Bros. has arrived on Wii U, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re sharing our full impressions of the flagship fighter. From the chaos of 8-player battles to the game’s many modes, we discuss our likes, dislikes, and everything in between. And yes, that includes Amiibo. We also give our takes on a variety of recent news, including...

Ready, set, download. The first DLC pack for Mario Kart 8 is now available, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of the expansion. Before hitting the track, however, we discuss a multitude of news from the Nintendo Direct that brought us Majora’s Mask 3D and fresh Splatoon details to Nintendo’s investor Q&A full of Amiibo and QOL teases....

And now for something completely different. We’ve never seen Nintendo publish a game quite like Bayonetta 2, but it’s certainly a good thing they did. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of the action-packed Wii U exclusive, as well as cover a variety of big news from the company. This includes our full thoughts on the recent Super Smash Bros....

After over two years of waiting, the new Super Smash Bros. is finally here! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we dive deep into the new 3DS title to share our full (and lengthy!) impressions of everything from the game’s multitude of modes to its online community. Along with all that smashing, there’s also news to be had. The episode kicks off with the latest on Nintendo&...

We hacked, we slashed, and now we’re bringing you our full impressions of Hyrule Warriors. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we dive deep into the Zelda/Dynasty Warriors mashup to see if the game is as good as the sum of its parts. We also discuss a variety of news, including Nintendo’s emphasis on New 3DS customization, the next wave of major DLC releases, and the many m...

It’s guns a blazin’ in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast as we bring you full impressions of the 3DS eShop’s Azure Striker Gunvolt, as well as go hands-on with the Wii U’s upcoming Bayonetta 2. Even before the guns are drawn, there’s still lots to discuss, starting with news and impressions from GameStop Expo 2014 (be sure to check out our photo gallery of t...

Whether it’s Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright, Pokemon and Tekken, Mario Kart and Zelda, or just everyone crammed into Smash Bros., it’s crossover galore in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show starts off with our full assessment of the newly announced (and appropriately named) New Nintendo 3DS, including a breakdown of its features and how it represents a shift in...

We’re serving up Guacamelee impressions and lots of news in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show begins with the latest on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS, including newly confirmed details and our assessment of character lineup rumors that may be too good to be true. We then turn our attention to the Fall’s other big franchise, Pokemon, with discussions about new Omeg...

The slower summer months are a great opportunity to revisit eShop games you may have missed, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re giving you the lowdown on what you should be downloading. From original titles such as Moon Chronicles and Toki Tori to new DLC for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies, we share impressions of an assortment of eShop-only option...

Long days, little sleep, pop culture overload, and yes, lots of video games. San Diego Comic-Con is an event like no other and we were back at Comic-Con 2014 to take it all in. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is dedicated to our hands-on impressions of the biggest games Nintendo brought to the show: Super Smash Bros. for both Wii U and 3DS, Hyrule Warriors, Captain Toad: Treasure Track...

The hot months of summer are normally a quiet period for game releases, but this year, indies are claiming the season as their own. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of two major indie releases on the eShop, Fuzzy Wuzzy Games’ Armillo and Yacht Club Games’ Shovel Knight, as well as the Wii U edition of Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark. Of course,...

Let’s get weird. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of two oddball games that are like nothing else on the market: 3DS life sim Tomodachi Life and Wii U 2D rail-shooter/cat rescue mission Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails. We don’t just throw you into the deep end of weirdness, though. First, we ease you in with all the latest news from post-E3 develo...

E3 2014 was a smashing success. Literally. In our second episode dedicated to all things E3, we go hands-on with Super Smash Bros. on both Wii U and 3DS to bring you in-depth impressions of Smash Run, the fighting mechanics, and more. We then turn our attention to the biggest news from the show floor. You’ve already heard our thoughts on the Wii U’s lineup and Nintendo’s Digital...

E3 2014 may officially be over, but our coverage is still going strong! In the first of two special episodes dedicated to gaming’s biggest week, we assess the Wii U’s performance with full coverage of the Nintendo Digital Event and beyond. From in-depth discussions of Super Smash Bros’ new customization features and the Amiibo NFC platform to speculating about the future of Wii U...

Wii U owners, start your engines. Mario Kart 8 is finally here and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of the anticipated title. We’re also racing closer to this year’s E3, which means an onslaught of news and speculation await. We start the episode with an unusually heavy amount of pre-E3 Nintendo announcements, including first details on Hyru...

Given Nintendo’s current finances, it’s likely that many of the company’s top brass would rather hit the links like Mario does. So it’s only fitting that this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast pairs together analysis of Nintendo’s fiscal year-end performance with impressions of Mario Golf: World Tour. We begin with a full assessment of Nintendo’s past year...

Quirky point-and-click adventure Stick It to The Man has arrived on Wii U, and we’ve got full impressions in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. But before we slap sticky-hands to our heads and read people’s minds, there’s news to cover. Lots of news, in fact, as we have an in-depth discussion about this past week’s surprise Mario Kart 8 Direct, as well as explore...

A game about buying games. An island where the faces of Miis fly off their heads and into outer space. A fighting game where a ninja frog wears his tongue as a scarf. Yes, Nintendo got weird these past few weeks and we’ve got it all covered in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We kick off the show with an in-depth discussion of the recent Nintendo Directs for both Super Smash Bros...

Be it the puzzles of Pokemon Battle Trozei or the scavenger hunt of Google Maps, Pokemon have been popping up in all sorts of new places waiting to be caught. For this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we did just that and bring you full impressions of each experience. The show first begins with the latest news as we analyze the recent onslaught of Mario Kart 8 details, major changes in Mari...

Nintendo went egg pun crazy to promote Yoshi’s New Island, but is the game worth all the egg-treme cleverness (sorry, we couldn’t resist)? We answer that very question in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast with full impressions of both Yoshi’s new 3DS adventure and the first game you can truly call a sitcom, Weapon Shop de Omasse. To start things off, however, we egg-ami...

The Wii U’s lineup may have been in a deep freeze since the holidays, but now the system gets to experience a different type of freeze: a tropical freeze. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, as well as Wii U eShop title Unepic. We also discuss a slew of newly announced indie titles that will take you to space,...

Whether it’s the depths of the ocean in Steel Diver: Sub Wars or in-depth coverage of Nintendo Direct, we’re going deep in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show begins with a breakdown of all the news straight from the latest Nintendo Direct, including the seemingly endless list of big 3DS titles, new characters in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS, and Nintendo’s f...

Whether bombs are being lobbed in CastleStorm or bombshell announcements of new Nintendo platforms and mascot makeovers are being made, sometimes the video game industry can be rather explosive. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re focusing on exactly that as we analyze all the big news straight from Nintendo’s investor meeting, including major strategy shifts and the...

Be it Chibi-Robo’s battery or Nintendo itself, sometimes a recharge is needed. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast kicks off with an in-depth look at Nintendo’s recent financial woes, as we analyze what went wrong and how Nintendo plans to make things right. We also share full impressions of the 3DS eShop’s Chibi-Robo: Photo Finder and our recent trip to the Pokemon Regio...

It’s the first episode of the New Year and we’re celebrating with a party. A Mario Party. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast features our impressions of Mario Party: Island Tour, along with a game that involves a totally different type of party, Bravely Default. We also share impressions of two Wii U downloadable titles, Wii Sports Club: Golf and RUSH. As always, the show firs...