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Finally, at last, everyone is here! Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is upon us, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we dive into the game’s many modes, characters, and offerings to bring you our in-depth impressions. The Smash frenzy also spills into our coverage of the 2018 Game Awards as we give our takes on the show and its big reveals, including none other than Persona 5&#8217...

You’ll definitely want to catch this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. Because Pokemon. No, but seriously, there’s a lot to say about Pokemon as we share impressions of Pokemon Let’s Go and give our takes on the first trailer for the Detective Pikachu movie. Plus, we move beyond just pocket monsters to discuss the fate of the long-rumored N64 Classic Edition, our dream Supe...

There’s a battle at every turn in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We weigh in on the biggest of them all with a discussion of all the news from the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct, share impressions of Switch’s free-to-play fighter Brawlhalla, and take a look at how Nintendo can win this holiday season through the lens of the company’s latest financial briefi...

It’s the most frightening time of the year and we’re celebrating with horror games! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we examine what separates the horrors from the horrible and where the genre can go next. We also revisit Pokemon Go through the eyes of a lapsed player to what it takes to get a core fan hooked. Plus, we break down September’s sales numbers, try...

Consider this your invitation. Not to the party, but to impressions of it. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our takes on Super Mario Party, reports of a Switch hardware revision, the potential of a Game Boy Classic, and the pros and cons of gaming’s cloud-based future. Plus, we share impressions of Dragalia Lost and speculate about the next wave of video game mov...

Hitch a ride on the Information Superhighway. In this episode of the Random Nintendo, we discuss two core components of the internet, memes and services, with our takes on the silliness of the recent Toad and Bowsette memes, and the seriousness of Switch Online – the pros, the cons, and everything in between. We also discuss the surprise closure of Telltale Games, the news (or lack there of)...

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...