Episode 59: The Stuff of Legends

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 our quest, however, we have lots of news to cover, including the latest on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. We also share our thoughts on last week’s VGX event, Nintendo’s November sales performance, and Miiverse for 3DS.

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As always, the links below provide additional information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp, making it easy to locate the segments of the show that most interest you. Enjoy!

News

• [0:01] Legend of Zelda Skull Kid trophy confirmed for new Smash Bros. (GameSpot)
• [0:05] Find Mii Boss Appears in Smash Bros. 3DS (IGN)
• [0:07] Special Steel Diver weapon announced for Super Smash Bros. (Wii U Daily)
• [0:09] Super Smash Bros. Launching in Spring 2014? (IGN)
• [0:12] Kirby: Triple Deluxe details revealed in various Japanese magazines (Infendo)
• [0:23] The Legend of Lobodestroyo is a game inspired by Banjo-Kazooie, yo (Joystiq)
• [0:30] Fire Emblem rides into Monster Hunter Frontier G (Destructoid)
• [0:32] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze release date announced, includes Cranky Kong (Polygon)
• [0:42] Video: Nintendo at VGX 2013 (Spike.com)
• [1:03] Reggie Fils-Aime: Why To Choose Wii U This Holiday Season (Forbes)
• [1:08] Nintendo’s Reggie Talks Wii U, Western Development And Operation Rainfall (Siliconera)
• [1:11] November 2013 NPD: Xbox One, PS4 push game industry to $2.74B month (GamesBeat)
• [1:16] NPD: Nintendo Hardware Sales Increase By 100 Percent, Nintendo 3DS Surpasses 10 Million (My Nintendo News)
• [1:24] Comparing Super Mario 3D World’s Wii U attach rate to other 3D Mario titles (GoNintendo)
• [1:29] Nintendo finally updates 3DS with Miiverse, Nintendo Network ID support and unified eShop wallet (Engadget)
• [1:36] Super Nintendo Headed to 3DS VC? (Nintendo World Report)
• [2:05] Nintendogs Assist Trophy Returns in Today’s Super Smash Bros. Update (Nintendo Enthusiast)

Games

• [1:38] The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (Official Site)
• [0:01] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site)
• [0:12] Kirby: Triple Deluxe (Giant Bomb Game Page)
• [0:23] The Legend of Lobodestroyo Vs. La Liga De Los Villanos (Official Kickstarter Page)
• [0:30] Monster Hunter Frontier G (Giant Bomb Game Page)
• [0:32] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Official Site)