Episode 251: From The History Books

This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is not one for the history books, but from them. We look back at the 3DS for its tenth anniversary, revisit Metroid: Samus Returns, check out the previously Japan-only Mr. Driller: Drill Land’s new lease on life on Switch, and share our impressions of the Playing with Power: The Nintendo Story docuseries. That’s not to say we don’t look ahead to what’s next, too. We discuss what DLSS means for a 4K Switch, what Sony buying Evo means for Nintendo’s competitive scene, and what Pikmin AR means for, well, Pikmin. Plus, we announce the winner of our $25 eShop credit giveaway!

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

News

• [0:04] Impressions: Hori Split Pad Pro
• [0:58] Super Bomberman R Online “Coming Soon” To Nintendo Switch (Nintendojo)
• [1:02] Worms Rumble coming to Xbox Series, Xbox One, and Switch in 2021 (Gematsu)
• [1:10] Playing with Power: The Nintendo Story (Crackle)
• [1:26] Nintendo to Use Faster Nvidia Chips in New 2021 Switch Model (Bloomberg)
• [1:35] Nintendo announces new Pikmin AR game from Pokemon Go maker Niantic (Polygon)
• [1:43] PlayStation Buys Evo Fighting Game Championship Series, Announces 2021 Event Dates, Nintendo Comments (IGN)
• [1:49] Nintendo Cancelled Star Fox TV Show After Netflix Leaked Legend Of Zelda Plans (Nintendo Life)
• [1:51] Furukawa talks Nintendo’s philosophy behind their characters, feels the company should proceed with caution (Nintendo Everything)

Games

• [0:20] Metroid: Samus Returns (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [0:44] Mr. Driller: Drill Land (Official Site)
• [0:58] Super Bomberman R Online (Official Site)
• [1:02] Worms Rumble (Official Site)
• [1:35] Pikmin AR (IGN Game Page)