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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...

Whether it’s the reimagining of 8-bit classics or the reinterpretation of a speedy blue hedgehog, sometimes change is good. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of two Wii U titles that shake up classic franchises: NES Remix and Sonic Lost World. We first kick off the episode with a roundup of the latest Nintendo Direct, discussing everything from new crossove...

An extra dimension isn’t the only thing the 3DS has added to the land of Hyrule. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds also shakes up the franchise’s tried-and-true formula in a number of big ways. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of Link’s latest adventure and examine its role in the evolution of Zelda gameplay. Before we set out on o...

The Cat Mario is out of the bag and the biggest Wii U game of the year is upon us. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of Super Mario 3D World and discuss whether it is the one game that can save the Wii U. As always, we first start the show with news, including thoughts on the new 3DS Guide: Louvre app, the growing lineup of 2014, the changing face of third-pa...

Between coverage of Wii Sports Club, Wii Fit U, and the Wii U’s casual-oriented holiday season, you could say this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is a casual affair. The show begins with a slew of news, including a full breakdown of the latest Nintendo Direct and the Wii Mini’s stateside debut. We also look at the business side of Nintendo, analyzing the decision to market Wii...

There ain’t no party like a Wii U party, or is there? In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of Wii Party U to see if it’s a party worth attending, plus visit the courtrooms of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies. The show kicks off with the latest sales numbers as we break down the beginning of the Wii U’s turnaround and analyze...

There’s something about Pokemon. Something in its DNA that makes it stand above other games in the RPG genre. Is it the battles, the exploration, a combination of everything? Through impressions of the newly released Pokemon X & Y, we discuss what makes the Pokemon games tick and what the future may hold for the series. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is about more than just...

Hoist the sails, the return of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is upon us! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we not only share impressions of the anticipated HD remake, but also go hands-on with the next wave of great eShop games straight from IndieCade 2013. From armadillos in space to worlds built out of rice paper, we pick our four favorites from the indie festival. Of course,...

Listeners, unite up! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of Platinum Games’ action-packed Wii U title, The Wonderful 101, as well as the eShop’s Art Academy: SketchPad. But before we save the world, there’s plenty of news to discuss, including Wii Fit U and the return of Wii Sports, fresh Pokemon X & Y details, and a bevy of third party games....

Wind up those Pokemon toys, start those mining drills, and grab that… 2DS? This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast offers a little something for everyone, including impressions of Nintendo’s first foray into NFC-enabled gaming with Pokemon Rumble U and the must-play eShop title SteamWorld Dig. As always, the show begins with the latest news as we analyze the unexpected Nintendo 2DS...

Prepare to embark on a whirlwind tour of alternate realities: the dream worlds inside Luigi’s head, a monster-filled version of 1970s Tokyo, and one of three different dimensions of street fighting. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast stops in each of these worlds as we bring you impressions of 3DS RPG Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, eShop downloadable title Attack of the Friday Monst...

It’s been nine years since Pikmin last sprouted up on a Nintendo system and a whopping nineteen years since Earthbound graced the Super NES. But now, thanks to Wii U, they’re both back and we’ve got them covered! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of Pikmin 3, weighing the game’s pros and cons, as well as the Virtual Console versio...

Some people go to Comic-Con for the comics. Others go for the movie and television news. Us? We go for the video games. It’s impressions galore in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast as we go hands-on with the many Wii U and 3DS games that were on display, including The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, Yoshi’s New Island, Bayonetta 2, Sonic Lost...

Game & Wario packs a lot of games onto one Wii U disc, but are they worth it? We answer that very question in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast with full impressions of the minigame compilation. Plus, we go hands-on with the upcoming Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies and 1001 Spikes, two eShop titles that won’t be released until later this year. But before we...

We’re going green in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast with full impressions of Animal Crossing: New Leaf and New Super Luigi U! But before we can talk up our roles as mayors and second-fiddle plumbers, we have news to cover. Lots of news. The show kicks off with a look at newly announced Wii U indie games, including a claymated point-and-click adventure and a new title from the ma...

E3 2013 may be over, but our coverage certainly isn’t! In our second episode dedicated to the year’s biggest gaming expo, we share hands-on impressions of four of the Wii U’s most anticipated games: Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart 8, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD. We pick up where we left off in our previous E3 episode ( Episode...

E3 2013 is well underway and Nintendo came out swinging. While its lineup may be short on surprises, there is no doubt that Nintendo still delivered a ton of news. We’ve got it all covered in this special E3 episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, from Super Mario 3D World to every last detail on the next Super Smash Bros. We kick off the show with an analysis of the E3 Nintendo Direct and i...

From Donkey Kong to Sonic, Rayman to Luigi, Nintendo systems continue to offer a plethora of platformers. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is dedicated to all those run-and-jump games. We begin with a look at what’s ahead, breaking down the first details of Sonic Lost World, new features for both Rayman Legends and New Super Luigi U, and the next 3DS side-scroller from Renegade Ki...

The theme of this episode may be mini, but the episode itself is anything but! We cover a lot in this Random Nintendo Podcast, including our impressions of the eShop’s Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move, the upcoming Wii U version of Resident Evil Revelations, and the recently updated Wii Street U. To kick off the episode, we first focus on the latest Nintendo Direct, breaking down all...

The Wii U is a system of many challenges. On the one hand, you have the fun daily and weekly challenges of the new Rayman Legends Challenges App. On the other hand, you have the not-so-fun sales struggle of the console itself. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our thoughts on all these challenges, good and bad. We kick off the show with an analysis of Nintendo’s recent...