Episode 55: The Genetics of Pokemon

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 those lovable pocket monsters, though. We also break down all the latest news, including the introduction of the land of Lorule in The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, the unexpected delay of Watch Dogs, and new game announcements for 2014 and beyond. Plus, we analyze the Wii U’s sales turnaround.

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As always, we have provided links below for more information on all the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link lists a time stamp as well, letting you know exactly where to find the segments that most interested you. Enjoy!

News

• [0:02] Zelda: A Link Between Worlds connects Hyrule’s Zelda and Lorule’s Hilda (Polygon)
• [0:06] A Link Between Worlds’ Impact on Zelda’s Past, Present, and Future (IGN)
• [0:11] Zelda producer on why money matters in A Link Between Worlds (Shacknews.com)
• [0:18] StreetPass in Mario Party: Island Tour Detailed (Nintendo World Report)
• [0:24] Watch Dogs Delayed Until Spring 2014 (Kotaku)
• [0:29] Watch Dogs on Wii U ‘is superior to current-gen’ (CVG)
• [0:31] Assassin’s Creed 4 DLC not coming to Wii U version (Joystiq)
• [0:35] Two Tribes shelves Toki Tori Wii U editor to focus on new game (Eurogamer)
• [0:40] The Fall Targets an April 2014 Release on Wii U (Nintendo Life)
• [0:43] Hyper Light Drifter coming to the Wii U too (Destructoid)
• [0:46] The Amazing Spider-Man 2 video game coming spring 2014 (Polygon)
• [0:51] Grand Theft Auto V Dominates US Sales in September (IGN)
• [1:01] Wii U UK sales spike 685% on Zelda launch (MCV)
• [1:04] Ubisoft: Splinter Cell Blacklist and Rayman Legends have underperformed (CVG)
• [1:10] Lifetime 3DS Sales Are Higher Than the Wii in Japan (IGN)
• [1:12] Pokemon X and Y top 4 million in first two days (GamesIndustry International)
• [2:08] Pokemon Bank and Transporter coming in December (GamesRadar)

Games

• [1:14] Pokemon X & Y (Official Site)
• [0:02] The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (Official Site)
• [0:17] Mario Party: Island Tour (Official Site)
• [0:24] Watch Dogs (Official Site)
• [0:31] Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (Official Site)
• [0:35] Toki Tori 2 (Official Site)
• [0:40] The Fall (Official Kickstarter Page)
• [0:43] Hyper Light Drifter (Official Kickstarter Page)
• [0:46] The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (Official Site)
• [2:08] Pokemon Bank (Official Site)