It’s easy to forget the little guys during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. For every 3DS flagship title and Wii U system seller, there’s the eShop-only Crashmo and the under-the-radar Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is dedicated to those less hyped games. We share our impressions of both Crashmo and Sonic, along with thoughts on all the latest news, including hints of what’s to come for Wii U, the shrunken down Wii Mini, Black Fr...
Dec 02, 2012•1 hr 30 min
Two E3 expos, 18 months, way too long… However you want to quantify the wait for the Wii U, it’s finally over and Nintendo’s newest home console is now available! To celebrate, we recorded a special bonus episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast packed with our thoughts on everything Wii U, from the final hardware and built-in apps to an assortment of post-launch news. We also have the big launch games covered with impressions of Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros. U, ZombiU, and Call of Duty: Bl...
Nov 25, 2012•1 hr 49 min
The Wii U is less than 48 hours away and the final countdown is on! This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast features late breaking news just in time for the system’s big launch, including long awaited Miiverse details and first information on Wii U Chat. We also look beyond the Wii U to share our impressions of 3DS must-have Paper Mario: Sticker Star, plus go hands-on with Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion and Pokedex 3D Pro. To top it all off, we have the announcement of our Wreck-It Ralph shi...
Nov 16, 2012•1 hr 54 min
We’re all about rewards in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We share our impressions of Virtue’s Last Reward, the 3DS entry in the point-and-click Zero Escape series, along with our thoughts on eShop puzzle-platformer NightSky and NES classic Ghosts’n Goblins. On the news front, Nintendo released its latest financials and then rewarded fans with an onslaught of news that includes new details on the Wii U’s first-party launch titles, the first glimpse of the Wii U ad campaign, and a v...
Nov 04, 2012•1 hr 47 min
Maybe you don’t need to catch them all. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss the Pokemon fatigue that has prevented us from picking up the newly released Pokemon Black & White 2. Can you really have too much of a good thing? We also dig into an assortment of Wii U and 3DS news, including the first signs of trouble with the Miiverse, new Nintendo cameos in third-party games, and the latest eShop news. All that, plus rumors of a major Nintendo restructuring, await you in ...
Oct 21, 2012•1 hr 5 min
This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is a trip through time. We go back to the past with our impressions of both Kirby’s Dream Collection, a compilation that celebrates twenty years of the pink puffball, and the old-school RPG stylings of The Denpa Men for 3DS. We also look ahead to the future with our thoughts on the Wii U’s launch day lineup and the avalanche of upcoming titles for the 3DS eShop. Of course, we additionally spend some time in the present, sharing our views on New Super M...
Oct 07, 2012•1 hr 31 min
We finally have launch details for the Wii U, which begs the question: will you be buying one? In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss all the latest Wii U details and what it means for launch. We also go hands-on with the system for a second time at the Los Angeles stop of the Wii U Experience tour, sharing a new batch of game impressions and thoughts on the event itself. From new Nintendo Land attractions to The Wonderful 101, we go in-depth in an episode that can only be de...
Sep 23, 2012•1 hr 42 min
Runner games are taking over the world and Nintendo platforms are no exception. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss Nintendo’s first foray into the genre with the recently announced Harmo Knight for 3DS, as well as look back on BIT.TRIP Runner and the entire BIT.TRIP franchise with impressions of BIT.TRIP Saga. We also debate different approaches to downloadable content and dive into a flurry of news, including Wii U release date rumblings, the announcement of Ace Attorney...
Sep 09, 2012•1 hr 45 min
New Super Mario Bros. 2 has arrived and the coin rush is on! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of Mario’s latest side-scrolling adventure, as well as our final thoughts on the new 3DS XL hardware. We also discuss a slew of news, including the 3DS’s Fall lineup, the Miiverse as a gaming social network, and the closure of Nintendo Power. Oh yeah, and Penelope Cruz wearing a Mario mustache. What do you think of New Super Mario Bros. 2 and the 3DS XL? Share you...
Aug 26, 2012•1 hr 50 min
The 3DS’s summer lineup was dominated by one thing: rhythm. Both Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure recently arrived on the handheld, leading to a very musical summer. We compared the two games in our 3DS Rhythm Rundown , and now, in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we go into more in-depth impressions of each title. We also share our thoughts on the latest wave of Wii U game announcements, including EA’s newly revealed launch lineup and Toki Tori...
Aug 12, 2012•1 hr 14 min
You asked, we answer! Following our hands-on impressions of the Wii U and 3DS XL in Episode 20 , we asked you to send in your questions about the upcoming systems. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is dedicated to addressing all those burning questions, including thoughts on the new play styles of the Wii U and just how comfortable the 3DS XL really is. We also announce the two winners of our Comic-Con swag giveaway. Plus, we bring you all the latest news on the World of Goo team’s nex...
Jul 29, 2012•1 hr 45 min
We saw the sights. We played the games. We got hands-on time with the Wii U and 3DS XL. Episode 20 of the Random Nintendo Podcast is coming to you from the epicenter of pop culture that is San Diego Comic-Con, and it’s our biggest episode ever! We’re packing this episode with impressions galore as we discuss our four-hour Wii U play session, our time with the 3DS lineup and revamped XL hardware, and the expo as a whole. Plus, as always, we bring you all the latest Nintendo news. This is definite...
Jul 16, 2012•2 hr 12 min
With the announcement of the 3DS XL, Nintendo went big. Literally. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss the revised system, which features the largest screen of any handheld in Nintendo’s history. We also share our take on the latest Nintendo Direct news, including the game announcements and Namco Bandai’s role as the developer of the next Super Smash Bros. game. And speaking of Smash Bros., we tell our tale of woe of tournament play. All that, plus a live audience, are onl...
Jul 01, 2012•1 hr 30 min
With a steady stream of new releases, it’s easy to miss out on some of the 3DS eShop’s great games. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our thoughts on two of those gems, Dillon’s Rolling Western and the Game Boy version of Donkey Kong, as well as the new demos of Lego Batman 2 and The Amazing Spider-Man. We also discuss the biggest E3 2012 news scraps, including even more Wii U tidbits, what’s in store for Zelda on 3DS, and the first details on the Wii’s Kirby anniversary c...
Jun 17, 2012•1 hr 43 min
E3 2012 was big. So big, in fact, that we needed to dedicate a second special episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast to covering it all! Continuing where we left off on Tuesday’s episode ( E3 2012 Blowout ), we take an in-depth look at Nintendo’s 3DS lineup of New Super Mario Bros. 2, Paper Mario: Sticker Star, and Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. We also discuss the latest round of Wii U news, including how Nintendo plans to moderate the Miiverse and the status of both the next Zelda and the next ti...
Jun 10, 2012•1 hr 48 min
E3 2012 is officially underway! Whether you liked or disliked today’s Nintendo Press Conference, there’s no doubt that there was a lot of news to take in. But don’t worry, we’re here to help you digest it all. From the theme park minigames of Nintendo Land to the sprouting of Pikmin 3, we share our thoughts on all the big announcements from Sunday’s pre-E3 Nintendo Direct and today’s conference. So sit back, relax, and take a listen as we discuss the Miiverse, ZombiU, New Super Mario Bros. U, an...
Jun 06, 2012•1 hr 50 min
Mario and the gang are back on the courts in Mario Tennis Open, and we’ve got our full impressions of the 3DS game in today’s episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast! That’s just the tip of the iceberg, though: with E3 2012 mere days away, we dive in to all the latest game announcements, including Injustice: Gods Among Us for Wii U and Castlevania for 3DS, along with the final round of pre-E3 Wii U rumors. We also took a trip to the LA Convention Center to check out the setting up of the expo. Yo...
Jun 03, 2012•1 hr 20 min
There are rumors and then there are crazy rumors. The idea of a Metroid/Star Fox crossover game falls into the latter category. It’s not often that Nintendo combines franchises, so an intergalactic mashup of this nature deserves special attention. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss this very rumor, along with Ubisoft’s ambitious Wii U plans, a slew of other Wii U rumors, and the latest video game sales numbers. We also share our impressions of both Go! Go! Kokopolo for DS...
May 20, 2012•1 hr 12 min
Nintendo is not very well known for its online support. After all, this is the company that brought us Friend Codes and the tiny 40 MB file size restrictions for WiiWare. But in what appears to be a complete 180 for Nintendo, it will begin to offer the majority of its games as digital downloads. In today’s episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss this new direction and whether Nintendo finally “gets it” when it comes to online support. We also take a look at a new wave of games that he...
May 06, 2012•1 hr 7 min
It took the work of many Wii fans to convince Nintendo to bring Xenoblade Chronicles to North America, and now that it’s finally here, was it worth the effort? In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of the massive JRPG, along with our thoughts on the 3DS eShop’s latest gem, Ketzal’s Corridors. We also discuss a slew of big news, including the latest from Nintendo Direct (New Super Mario Bros. 2! 3DS menu folders!), Shigeru Miyamoto spilling the beans on some of ...
Apr 22, 2012•1 hr 20 min
The Wii U hype train is picking up steam! With only two months to go until the system’s re-unveiling at E3 2012, information is starting to leak about everything from the console’s release date to its tech specs. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss the biggest and most probable Wii U rumors, along with a slew of new game announcements, Sega’s financial woes, and a bizarre April Fools’ Day prank pulled by Nintendo. To top it all off, we also dive back into the world of Kid ...
Apr 08, 2012•1 hr 10 min
Our first double-digit episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is all about the comebacks. After twenty years, Pit is back in the gaming spotlight with the release of Kid Icarus: Uprising for the 3DS; and after a briefer five year hiatus, the Mario Party franchise has returned on the Wii with the launch of Mario Party 9. In this episode, we share our impressions of both of these comeback titles, along with the latest news on Wii U third party support, the announcement of Epic Mickey 2, and more! ...
Mar 25, 2012•1 hr 23 min
Over the past few episodes of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’ve discussed the 3DS’s biggest and brightest games, featuring the likes of Mario, Resident Evil, and Metal Gear. But what about the lesser-know games? The ones that slip right under the radar? Don’t worry, we’ve got those covered, too! In this episode of the RN Podcast, we’re sharing our thoughts on two of these potential sleeper hits: Tales of the Abyss and Crush 3D. We also discuss all the big Nintendo news, including the latest fro...
Mar 11, 2012•1 hr 26 min
Whew! That one word pretty much sums up the past two weeks in the world of Nintendo. We saw big game launches, a wave of news out of Nintendo Direct, and a slew of rumors pertaining to both the Wii U and 3DS. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we provide an in-depth look of Rhythm Heaven Fever and bring in a special guest to share his impressions of Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D. We also discuss some of the biggest news and rumors, including the first details on Mario Tennis Open,...
Feb 26, 2012•1 hr 33 min
Resident Evil and Rhythm Heaven: one is a gore-filled horror fest, the other is a happy-go-lucky musical romp. They may be polar opposites, but that doesn’t mean we can’t talk about both of them! In today’s episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we do just that, sharing our impressions of the 3DS’s Resident Evil: Revelations, as well as our thoughts on the Rhythm Heaven Fever launch party held at the iam8bit gallery in Los Angeles. We also take a look at some interesting new Wii U rumors, the l...
Feb 12, 2012•1 hr 12 min
Crisper, clearer, and still chock full of Nintendo news – welcome to Episode 06 of the Random Nintendo Podcast! We underwent a long overdue microphone upgrade, and just in the nick of time, too. Nintendo made some big announcements at an investor meeting this past week, including an ambitious new online strategy (goodbye Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, hello Nintendo Network), a very intriguing Wii U feature, and plans for a new 2D Mario game on 3DS. In today’s episode, we speculate about what this a...
Jan 29, 2012•1 hr 7 min
It’s been a rather strange two weeks in the world of Nintendo. First, the Wii U shows up at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), but as nothing more than rehash of what we saw at last year’s E3. Then, Nintendo announces a stand for the 3DS, which allows you to play Kid Icarus: Uprising without worrying about how to hold the system (was that an issue in the first place?). On top of that, Tiger Woods PGA Tour will not be on Wii this year, Mario Party 9 is seeing some potentially major gameplay sha...
Jan 15, 2012•1 hr 7 min
Happy New Year! 2012 is upon us and it’s going to be a great year for Nintendo fans with a solid lineup of new 3DS games, and more importantly, the launch of the Wii U. But before diving into 2012, let’s take a look back at 2011. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss the biggest Nintendo news stories of 2011 and our top games of the year. We also look ahead to the future with our predictions for 2012. Plus, we have our usual slate of news and impressions, including our thoug...
Jan 01, 2012•1 hr 6 min
Mario Kart 7, Miyamoto, Mii Plaza, and more. Yes, the third episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is brought to you by the letter M. In this episode, we share our impressions of the latest (and arguably greatest) Mario Kart game, as well as go hands-on with Rayman’s return-to-form platformer, Rayman Origins. Plus, we discuss what turned out to be a very busy two weeks of Nintendo news: the 3DS received a firmware update packed with content (including a huge expansion of the Mii Plaza), Nintendo...
Dec 18, 2011•1 hr 9 min
It took five years, over 100 developers, and a full orchestra to make The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, but it’s finally here! In our second episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our thoughts on Link’s epic adventure, as well as give impressions of Sonic Generations for 3DS and look back at Sonic Colors for Wii. Nintendo also dropped a bit of a bombshell this past week by announcing the US release date of Xenoblade Chronicles. We discuss the much demanded RPG, along with Wii/3DS sal...
Dec 04, 2011•1 hr 2 min
