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RNHQ has given us the privilege of recording another two hours of content coming to you in the form of Quarantine Chronicles Episode 4! I seriously don’t understand why they keep giving us chances, but we’ll keep taking them. Today, we’re giving some brief impressions of The Last Of Us Part II, delve into our gaming psyches, force ourselves to talk about Space Force, and… I have something wr...

E3, is that you? The convention may be cancelled, but in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, it sure feels like the show went on. We’ve got all the trimmings you’d expect from E3, including games galore with impressions of the massive compilation of Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics and Nintendo’s shadow-dropped Jump Rope Challenge, first-party news from Pokemon Pre...

Third time’s the charm, eh? RNHQ liked our first two episodes so much that they let us record a new episode of Quarantine Chronicles. Will they enjoy this episode? Who knows, we just hope that you the listener does, you beautiful devil, you! Today, we’re talking Final Fantasy XIV and the other video game time sinks in our lives, we time travel through the history of animated Disney films, we...

We’re hitting the greens in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We kick off the show with impressions of Switch’s wild new “golf” game, What The Golf?, followed by a discussion of the current state of Switch ports, a look at the literal art of video games, and our thoughts on tiny hardware announcements like Sega’s Game Gear Micro and the upcoming Switch Figh...

Would you look at that? We didn’t get cancelled by our corporate overlords after one episode! Lucky us, and lucky for you, listener, because you are getting another episode of Quarantine Chronicles. Today we’re giving impressions of Snowpiercer, Scoob! and Trolls World Tour, our thoughts on this whole Snyder Cut situation, WarnerMedia’s botched launch of HBO Max, SpaceX’s amazing launch of a pair...

Old is the new new. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss what’s old, what’s new, and everything in between. We celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pac-Man with impressions of a game that combines the old with the new, Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus, along with impressions of Switch Online’s newest SNES games and the actually new Lonely Mountains: Downhill...

A new podcast from the guys who bring you your favorite bi-weekly Nintendo podcast? Hosted by the new guy? Does this make us a podcasting network now? Yes, yup, and not sure ‘cuz I don’t make the business decisions around here. In the inaugural episode of Quarantine Chronicles we’ll briefly talk about why we created this “spin-off” podcast (hint: it’s in the title), what you can expect...

Go ahead, call shotgun. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re strapping into the driver seat to check in on three car games for Switch: Rocket League and its recently added Rocket Pass, Asphalt 9: Legends, and indie release REKT! High Octane Stunts. We also discuss acceleration of a very different kind with a break down of Switch’s record-breaking sales and how Nintendo...

Just because it’s fresh from the oven doesn’t mean it isn’t half-baked. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we cut through the legal controversies for our impressions of the elusive Cooking Mama: Cookstar. We also check out the onslaught of game updates Nintendo surprised us with this past week, including Worlds in Super Mario Maker 2, the expanded event calendar of A...

If you can’t go to work, work is coming to you. In video game form. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we experience the office hijinks of Nintendo’s new physics puzzler Good Job! and check in on our island progress in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. We also revisit Splatoon 2 and share impressions of two potentially Switch-bound multiplatform releases, Resident Evil 3 (lea...

It’s time to get away. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we provide a much needed break from the coronovirus chaos by focusing on the positive. We share our impressions of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and discuss other online games we’re playing to stay connected with friends while staying at home. We also look forward (in every sense) to the next wave of releases from t...

We’re hitting the multiplayer roads of Mario Kart Tour and bringing the item box along with us. Just like its randomization, we’re shuffling a whole hodgepodge of topics in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. From our takes on LEGO Super Mario and Apple TV+’s video game inspired Mythic Quest to industry news like the cancellation of E3 2020 and Reggie joining GameStop, t...

Grab a chili cheese dog and join us for a discussion of video game movies. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our takes on the Sonic The Hedgehog movie, Dragon Quest: Your Story on Netflix, and whether game movies have finally turned the corner. We also discuss some  actual  video games with our takeaways from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct, the announceme...

It’s a time of defied expectations. You expect Nintendo to never let go of an IP, yet they do with The Wonderful 101. You expect E3 to be the epicenter of gaming, yet big names drop out. And maybe you expect Professor Oak to remain Pokemon’s one true Oak, yet in comes his long-hair-don’t-care counterpart Grand Oak. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our take...

A mirage this its not. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore, Bee Simulator, and Byleth in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We also look at a very different type of encore with Nintendo’s latest financials, breaking down how the Switch truly is the new Wii and what that means next for the system. Plus, we discuss Nintendo’s...

Get the download lowdown. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our takes on Nintendo’s big DLC news: Byleth joining the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster and Pokemon Sword & Shield’s Expansion Pass. We also go hands-on with the upcoming Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, share impressions of Switch indie runner EarthNight, and discuss the woes of the first...

Happy New Year! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re taking a look at the year ahead. From Super Nintendo World to rumors of a Switch Pro to dream sequels, we cast our predictions of where 2020 is going for Nintendo and gaming as a whole. And along the way, we cover everything from The Witcher’s breakout success on Netflix to Baby Sonic. Plus, it wouldn’t be a ne...

Award season is upon us. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re closing out the year with our picks for Games of the Year, as well as our takes on the the winners, reveals, and overall presentation of The Game Awards 2019. Plus, we discuss the latest Indie World showcase, the surprise of Sony’s MLB The Show going multiplatform, impressions of Mario & Sonic at the Oly...

“You got your Link in my Mario.” “You got your Sonic in my Super Monkey Ball.” “You got your Witcher 3 in my… Dameon x Machina?” In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we cover crossovers big and small with impressions of Super Mario Maker 2’s surprise Version 2 update, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, and our takes on everything from Meg...

We’re taking this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast to the Dynamax. We visit the Galar region to bring you our impressions of Pokemon Sword and Shield, plus discuss how fan demands are affecting gaming as a whole. We also weigh in on Sonic’s new movie design, Mario Kart Tour’s new control options, Animal Crossing’s new paid subscriptions, and Shigeru Miyamoto’s n...

We ain’t afraid of no ghosts. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we dive head first into the haunted hotel of Luigi’s Mansion 3 to bring you our impressions of the single-player and co-op experiences. We also share impressions of Terry Bogard in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo’s surprise co-op game The Stretchers, and a first look at The Outer Worlds. Plus, we d...

Where we dropping, boys? In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re not just dropping in on the new Fortnite Chapter 2, but also dropping pounds in our episode’s titular game Ring Fit Adventure, dropping berries in Killer Queen Black, and dropping back seven years to revisit the 3DS’s Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. Along with all those impressions,...

The great debate has arrived: is Super Mario World the best video game ever? Where does it stand against other Mario titles? If you’re a regular listener, you know it’s been a point of contention for us, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we finally hash it out. But like any good title fight, you need a pre-show too. Luckily we’ve got plenty to cover, from Brain...

If the first half of 2019 was the Switch lineup in a slumber, then September’s onslaught of new games is its awakening. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of three of the biggest, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Untitled Goose Game, and Sayonara Wild Hearts, plus older releases Cuphead and Truck Racing Championship. We also examine what such a h...

Be it the neon-soaked world of Astral Chain’s The Ark or the sheer onslaught of new game news, there’s a lot of coolness to be had in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We share impressions of Astral Chain, Smash Bros. Ultimate’s new Banjo-Kazooie DLC, and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. Plus, we weigh in on Ring Fit Adventure (see what we did there?) and break down the...