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If our last episode was all about what we think will happen in 2016, then this episode is all about what’s beginning to actually take shape – oh, and eShop gems BOXBOY! and PictoParty. We first kick off the show with a full breakdown of Pokemon’s 20th anniversary plans, from the surprise of a Super Bowl commercial to the sooner-than-expected launch of Pokken Tournament. We then s...

It’s 2016 and we’re now living the future. Okay, maybe not the future where robots are raiding spaceshipe like in this episode’s titular game SteamWorld Heist, but a future that will bring us Nintendo’s NX and a whole lot of anniversary celebrations. So for this edition of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re sharing our predictions of 2016’s biggest stories, star...

The one word that sums up this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast? Fast. Whether it’s the insane top speeds of Fast Racing Neo or the fact that 2015 came and went in the blink of the eye, there’s no slowing down this show. We first kick things off with our takes on the Super Smash Bros. Final Video Presentation, including hands-on impressions of Cloud and thoughts on Corrin and Bay...

Creepy hospital wards and video game award shows don’t often go together, but sometimes we’ve just got to live up to that “random” in our name. As such, in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re sharing full impressions of both Dementium Remastered for 3DS and our trip to the 2015 Game Awards. The show kicks off with an in-depth discussion of the upcoming...

Help comes in all shapes and sizes. In Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash, it comes in the form of a three-inch robot. In Human Resource Machine, it comes in the form of a dedicated corporate worker. And for Nintendo’s 2015 holiday lineup, it comes in the form of… old games? In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we cover all this and more. The show first kicks off with indie news as we dis...

From Link totems in The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes to the giant stack of news from a new Nintendo Direct, this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast stands tall. We first kick off the show with a full breakdown of Nintendo Direct’s big comeback, discussing surprises such as Cloud joining the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS roster, Twilight Princes HD turning out to be real, and 2016 ...

Whether it’s the woolly worlds of Yoshi’s latest adventure or the many layers of Nintendo’s new mobile plans and financials, fans have been left with lots to untangle. Luckily, we’re here to help. We first kick off this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast with an in-depth discussion of Nintendo’s mobile plans, including details on their new membership program and t...

If you’re a Zelda fan, this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is for you. We share hands-on impressions of the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, weigh in on the not-yet-official HD remake of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and discuss new Hyrule Warriors Legends reveals. Not a big Zelda fan? We’ve still got you covered! This episode also features our takes on recent reports of...

Sometimes it’s best to see the forest through the trees. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we step back from our usual news coverage and game impressions to take a broader look at Nintendo itself. The show first begins with our most anticipated games, which soon segues into an in-depth discussion of whether Nintendo relies too much on nostalgia, from Star Fox Zero to Pokemon Go...

Whether it’s the crazy courses of Super Mario Maker, Pokemon ‘Go’-ing mobile, or a new company president. things are a-changin’ in the world of Nintendo – and we’re covering all of it in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show kicks off with our thoughts on a series of major yet unexpected announcements: the sudden delay of Star Fox Zero, the revea...

On your mark, get set, run. And fight. And attempt the Bowhemoth. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of the highly-anticipated Runbow for Wii U. But before doing so, we first run through all the big news from the past two weeks. The show begins with a full breakdown of Nintendo’s finalized fall release schedule, including some questionable choices s...

Splatoon is the game that keeps on giving. After nearly three months of new maps and weapons, Nintendo upped the ante by launching a slew of new modes and options. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our updated impressions of the ever-evolving Splatoon and discuss what Nintendo’s drip-feed of new content may mean for future games. But first, we cover all the latest news...

Tournaments! YouTube replays! New DLC! Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS received a significant update, but is it enough to keep us hooked? In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we weigh the pros and cons to see if the new features can save us from Smash fatigue. We also discuss all the latest news, including Dragon Quest XI and its potential NX version, the delay of Mighty No. 9 (along wi...

Some said it would never happen. Some said it couldn’t be done. And yet, at long last, The Binding of Isaac has made its way to Nintendo platforms – and we’ve got full impressions in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show first begins with a look at the latest news, including the ongoing drama surrounding Devil’s Third, fresh details on Animal Crossing: Happy...

Normally we write something witty here, but in light of recent news, we would instead like to dedicate this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast to Satoru Iwata. We start the show with a discussion of his legacy and the role he played in our lives as fans. The rest of the episode is then all about the thing he loved, video games, as we share our hands-on impressions from Comic-Con 2015 of Chibi-...

E3 is so massive it takes two full episodes to cover it all. In Episode 100 , we shared our takes on all of Nintendo’s game announcements. And in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we go hands-on with many of those very titles. We kick off the show with impressions of five of the biggest indie games coming to the eShop: Runbow, Typoman, FAST Racing NEO, Mutant Mudds: Super Challeng...

The Digital Event. The World Championships. The Smash Bros. DLC. To say that Nintendo has been busy this E3 would certainly be an understatement. Luckily, you have Random Nintendo to help break it all down for you. In this special bonus episode of the podcast, we share our thoughts on all the news from yesterday’s Digital Event, from big-name reveals like Star Fox Zero and The Legend of Zeld...

From the ink-filled battlefields of Splatoon to the bigger than ever onslaught of pre-E3 news, there’s a lot to cover in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. Be it surprise Nintendo Directs with new titles like Chibi-Robo: Zip Line and Monster Hunter X or unintentional leaks of games like a 3DS version of Hyrule Warriors, we round up all the big pre-show stories and share our takes....

We’re in the home stretch to E3 2015, so it’s only fitting to cover a game all about stretching. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we do just that with our full impressions of Stretchmo. We first kick off the show with an assortment of pre-E3 news, including a new Pokemon Mystery Dungeon for 3DS and the resurfacing of Art Academy on Wii U. We then turn our attention to Am...

More money, more problems, more solutions. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we analyze all the news out of Nintendo’s annual financial report, breaking down what went well for the company, what went wrong, and what’s next. From slowing 3DS sales and continuing Amiibo woes to a new theme park deal with Universal Studios and updated details on Nintendo’s smartphone p...

Whether you’re ready to race in Mario Kart 8’s new DLC tracks or ready to step out the door to collect StreetPasses for the new StreetPass Mii Plaza games, the unofficial mantra of Nintendo’s latest releases is simple: download and go. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of Mario Kart 8’s recently released DLC Pack 2, the Ultimate Angler...

Ready to rock? We are, and in fact, we already did. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our hands-on impressions of the just-announced Guitar Hero Live, an upcoming reboot of the series that puts a new emphasis on realism with real video footage and a new chord-based button configuration. We also give full impressions of 3DS strategy game Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. and the newly pl...

There’s no question that a lot of great games are coming our way. We saw them in last week’s Nintendo Direct, we played them at WonderCon 2015, and now we’re bringing you our takes on all of them. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our hands-on impressions of the upcoming Splatoon for Wii U and Puzzle & Dragons Z + Super Mario Bros. Edition for 3DS. We a...

Monsters, pocket monsters, and announcements of monstrous proportions all await you in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show kicks off with full coverage of Nintendo’s bombshell new mobile strategy, including a break down of what their DeNA partnership means and an in-depth analysis of plans for a unified membership program, the next-gen NX system, and beyond. We also share o...

Between Kirby and the Rainbow Curse and a recent influx of eShop announcements, you could say Nintendo is on a roll in more ways than one. And in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re covering all of it. The show first begins with the big eShop news from the 2015 Game Developers Conference, including a discussion of the next wave of indie titles and our assessment of Nintendo&#8...