Episode 132: The Force is Strong

The 3DS has gone intergalactic with Metroid Prime: Federation Force and we’re right there with it. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of the controversial co-op spin-off, plus revisit another riff on a classic with Super Mario 64 DS. First, however, we break down all the big news from this past Thursday’s surprise Nintendo Direct, weighing in on everything from the Wii U-to-3DS ports of Super Mario Maker and Yoshi’s Woolly World to entirely new games like Mario Sports Superstars and Pikmin for 3DS. We also examine what the news from this latest Direct means beyond just the games, both for the future of the 3DS and Nintendo’s 2017 as a whole.

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As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the games and news discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

News

• [0:01 – 1:46] Nintendo 3DS Direct – 09.01.2016 (Nintendo.com)
• [0:03] Pokemon Sun and Moon reveals Alolan Rattata, Munchlax early purchase bonus (Gematsu)
• [0:17] Galaxy Style New Nintendo 3DS XL Coming to NA This Week (IGN)
• [0:22] Super Mario Maker Goes Portable (But Loses Online Sharing) (Wired.com)
• [0:28] Renegade Kid Closes as Co-Founders Launch Separate Studios (Nintendo Life)
• [0:29] Jools Watsham Unveils Chicken Wiggle – A Platformer and Level Creation Tool Coming to 3DS (Nintendo Life)
• [0:40] Poochy And Yoshi’s Woolly World 3DS, Yarn Poochy Amiibo Announced (Nintendo World Report)
• [0:52] Nintendo announces adorable Zelda amiibos and Skyward Sword on Wii U (The Verge)
• [1:01] Dark Horse’s The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts debuts brand new exclusive art (Entertainment Weekly)
• [1:03] Animal Crossing: New Leaf Adding Amiibo Support in December (GameSpot)
• [1:11] Gamers spent less on Nintendo’s Amiibo and more on Lego Dimensions in July (VentureBeat)
• [1:12] Mario Party: Star Rush game modes unveiled (Gematsu)
• [1:18] Mario Sports Superstars coming to 3DS next spring (Polygon)
• [1:27] Mario Stars In Olympics Closing Ceremony (Kotaku)
• [1:34] The 3DS Is Getting A Pikmin Side-Scroller Next Year (Kotaku)
• [1:41] Multiplayer Tank Battle Game for 3DS Announced (GameSpot)

Games

• [1:51] Metroid Prime: Federation Force (Official Site)
• [1:47] Super Mario 64 DS (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [0:03] Pokemon Sun & Moon (Official Site)
• [0:22] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS (Nintndo.com Game Page)
• [0:28] Chicken Wiggle (Official Site)
• [0:40] Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World (Giant Bomb Game Page)
• [1:03] Animal Crossing: New Leaf (Official Site)
• [1:12] Mario Party: Star Rush (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [1:18] Mario Sports Superstars (IGN Game Page)
• [1:34] Pikmin for Nintendo 3DS (IGN Game Page)
• [1:41] Tank Troopers (IGN Game Page)