Episode 95: Keepin’ It Real

Ready to rock? We are, and in fact, we already did. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our hands-on impressions of the just-announced Guitar Hero Live, an upcoming reboot of the series that puts a new emphasis on realism with real video footage and a new chord-based button configuration. We also give full impressions of 3DS strategy game Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. and the newly playable Mewtwo in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS. Plus, we cover a variety of news including the announcement of LEGO Dimensions, first details on Yo-Kai Watch’s western debut, and Nintendo’s March sales numbers.

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

News

• [0:02] Guitar Hero Lives Aims to Reshape a Beloved Rhythm Game for a New Generation (Polygon)
• [0:22] The real reason Guitar Hero Live traded graphics for live video footage (The Verge)
• [0:29] Let the rumors of the new Call of Duty on Wii U begin again (GoNintendo)
• [0:32] Warner Bros. Announces LEGO Dimensions (IGN)
• [0:44] Monster Hunter Stories Announced For Nintendo 3DS (Siliconera)
• [0:52] Nintendo Bringing Yo-Kai Watch 3DS to the West (Tiny Cartridge)
• [0:56] What the heck is Yo-Kai Watch? 10 things you need to know (Gamasutra)
• [1:02] Two of the best Nintendo 3DS games are getting mobile-exclusive sequels (The Verge)
• [1:06] Mewtwo Download Codes Arrive for Club Nintendo Members (IGN)
• [1:18] Hidden files suggest Street Fighter’s Ryu may come to Smash Bros. (Arstechnica)
• [1:22] Here’s the full track list for Mario Kart 8’s new Animal Crossing DLC (GamesRadar)
• [1:33] March 2015 NPD: PS4 beats Xbox One; Battlefield, Bloodborne lead sluggish March game sales (VentureBeat)

Games

• [0:02] Guitar Hero Live (Official Site)
• [0:28] Call of Duty: Black Ops III (Official Site)
• [0:32] LEGO Dimensions (Official Site)
• [0:44] Monster Hunter Stories (IGN Game Page)
• [0:52] Yo-Kai Watch (IGN Game Page)
• [1:06] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site)
• [1:22] Mario Kart 8 (Official Site)
• [1:48] Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. (Official Site)