Three mission-based games, one convention where we got to play them. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we report back from WonderCon 2016 with hands-on impressions of the upcoming Metroid Prime: Federation Force, Star Fox Guard, and Star Fox Zero, plus news straight from the show floor about Hyrule Warriors Legends. We also share our early takes on Miitomo and what it indicates for Nintendo’s future app plans, along with the latest details on another big-name smartphone app from Ni...
Apr 03, 2016•2 hr 32 min
It’s been nearly a decade since we first entered the Twilight Realm, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re heading right back in to bring you impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. But first, there’s lots of news to discuss as we share new Miitomo details straight from the app’s Japanese launch, give our takes on the recent Nintendo Direct reveals, and weigh in on the plausibility of multiple NX partnership rumors. Our conversation also includes an assessme...
Mar 20, 2016•2 hr 20 min
20 years. 240 months. 7,300 days. To say Pokemon has been around a long time is a bit of an understatement. Yet here we are, two decades later, still catching ’em all. In celebration of the franchise’s milestone, we’re dedicating an entire episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast to all things Pokemon. We begin with a look at what’s ahead for the series, including theories about the newly announced Pokemon Sun & Moon, plus a brief detour to discuss a major Nintendo lineup leak. We then reflect...
Mar 06, 2016•1 hr 57 min
Fate is in our hands. Well, Fire Emblem Fates is. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we journey to the lands of Hoshido and Nohr to share our early impressions of the anticipated 3DS RPG. First, however, we start the show with the latest news, including the launch of Nintendo Accounts, fresh details on Miitomo (along with our theories on the smartphone apps Nintendo will make next), and the likelihood of Pokemon Z becoming a reality. We then turn our attention to an actual Pokemon g...
Feb 21, 2016•2 hr
This is one jam-packed episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast – and no, it’s not just because we have full impressions of Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam closing out the show. Between the slew of news, rumors, and a certain baritone-voiced Pikachu, this episode has something for everyone. We start things off with all the big stories from Nintendo’s recent investor meeting, including a breakdown of their latest financials and fresh details on the oncoming My Nintendo program and Miitomo. We then foc...
Feb 07, 2016•2 hr 38 min
If our last episode was all about what we think will happen in 2016, then this episode is all about what’s beginning to actually take shape – oh, and eShop gems BOXBOY! and PictoParty. We first kick off the show with a full breakdown of Pokemon’s 20th anniversary plans, from the surprise of a Super Bowl commercial to the sooner-than-expected launch of Pokken Tournament. We then shift our focus to a variety of Nintendo’s other plans for the year, including new details on the 3DS RPG renaissance a...
Jan 24, 2016•2 hr 11 min
It’s 2016 and we’re now living the future. Okay, maybe not the future where robots are raiding spaceshipe like in this episode’s titular game SteamWorld Heist, but a future that will bring us Nintendo’s NX and a whole lot of anniversary celebrations. So for this edition of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re sharing our predictions of 2016’s biggest stories, starting with a breakdown of new reports on what the NX could be and when it will be released. We then discuss the onslaught of video game a...
Jan 10, 2016•1 hr 52 min
The one word that sums up this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast? Fast. Whether it’s the insane top speeds of Fast Racing Neo or the fact that 2015 came and went in the blink of the eye, there’s no slowing down this show. We first kick things off with our takes on the Super Smash Bros. Final Video Presentation, including hands-on impressions of Cloud and thoughts on Corrin and Bayonetta. We then turn our attention to other big news stories, including rumors of a new amiibo-centric game and ...
Dec 29, 2015•1 hr 58 min
Creepy hospital wards and video game award shows don’t often go together, but sometimes we’ve just got to live up to that “random” in our name. As such, in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re sharing full impressions of both Dementium Remastered for 3DS and our trip to the 2015 Game Awards. The show kicks off with an in-depth discussion of the upcoming NX as we examine leaked patents that point to the first truly plausible ideas of what the system could be. Our attention then turn...
Dec 13, 2015•2 hr 7 min
Help comes in all shapes and sizes. In Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash, it comes in the form of a three-inch robot. In Human Resource Machine, it comes in the form of a dedicated corporate worker. And for Nintendo’s 2015 holiday lineup, it comes in the form of… old games? In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we cover all this and more. The show first kicks off with indie news as we discuss the potential of Retro City Rampage sequel Shakedown Hawaii, as well as the controversy surrounding Binding...
Nov 29, 2015•1 hr 31 min
From Link totems in The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes to the giant stack of news from a new Nintendo Direct, this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast stands tall. We first kick off the show with a full breakdown of Nintendo Direct’s big comeback, discussing surprises such as Cloud joining the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS roster, Twilight Princes HD turning out to be real, and 2016 becoming the year of the RPG renaissance. We also weigh in on all the big Pokemon news, discuss the Animal...
Nov 15, 2015•2 hr 38 min
Whether it’s the woolly worlds of Yoshi’s latest adventure or the many layers of Nintendo’s new mobile plans and financials, fans have been left with lots to untangle. Luckily, we’re here to help. We first kick off this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast with an in-depth discussion of Nintendo’s mobile plans, including details on their new membership program and theories of how their debut app, Miitomo, may be a trojan horse for something much bigger. We then jump into Nintendo’s financials,...
Nov 01, 2015•2 hr 10 min
If you’re a Zelda fan, this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is for you. We share hands-on impressions of the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, weigh in on the not-yet-official HD remake of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and discuss new Hyrule Warriors Legends reveals. Not a big Zelda fan? We’ve still got you covered! This episode also features our takes on recent reports of the NX coming out as soon as next year, plus we examine how the lack of Nintendo Directs may be hurting Nintend...
Oct 18, 2015•1 hr 51 min
Sometimes it’s best to see the forest through the trees. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we step back from our usual news coverage and game impressions to take a broader look at Nintendo itself. The show first begins with our most anticipated games, which soon segues into an in-depth discussion of whether Nintendo relies too much on nostalgia, from Star Fox Zero to Pokemon Go. The conversation then turns to amiibo as we debate what the figurines’ future holds and whether the toy-...
Oct 04, 2015•1 hr 51 min
Whether it’s the crazy courses of Super Mario Maker, Pokemon ‘Go’-ing mobile, or a new company president. things are a-changin’ in the world of Nintendo – and we’re covering all of it in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show kicks off with our thoughts on a series of major yet unexpected announcements: the sudden delay of Star Fox Zero, the reveal of the smartphone-only Pokemon Go, and the casual confirmation of a new Pikmin game. We then shift our attention to the business side ...
Sep 20, 2015•1 hr 42 min
On your mark, get set, run. And fight. And attempt the Bowhemoth. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of the highly-anticipated Runbow for Wii U. But before doing so, we first run through all the big news from the past two weeks. The show begins with a full breakdown of Nintendo’s finalized fall release schedule, including some questionable choices surrounding amiibo and Star Fox Zero’s release date. We then turn our attention to the third-party scene wi...
Sep 06, 2015•1 hr 55 min
Splatoon is the game that keeps on giving. After nearly three months of new maps and weapons, Nintendo upped the ante by launching a slew of new modes and options. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our updated impressions of the ever-evolving Splatoon and discuss what Nintendo’s drip-feed of new content may mean for future games. But first, we cover all the latest news, kicking off with a discussion of Pokken Tournament coming to Wii U and its potential as a competitive fi...
Aug 23, 2015•1 hr 47 min
Tournaments! YouTube replays! New DLC! Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS received a significant update, but is it enough to keep us hooked? In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we weigh the pros and cons to see if the new features can save us from Smash fatigue. We also discuss all the latest news, including Dragon Quest XI and its potential NX version, the delay of Mighty No. 9 (along with hands-on impressions of the game), and the next wave of amiibo. Plus, we share our takes on Pixel...
Aug 09, 2015•1 hr 32 min
Some said it would never happen. Some said it couldn’t be done. And yet, at long last, The Binding of Isaac has made its way to Nintendo platforms – and we’ve got full impressions in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show first begins with a look at the latest news, including the ongoing drama surrounding Devil’s Third, fresh details on Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, and a discussion of Nintendo’s unexpected arcade renaissance (including hands-on impressions of Mario Kart A...
Jul 27, 2015•1 hr 39 min
Normally we write something witty here, but in light of recent news, we would instead like to dedicate this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast to Satoru Iwata. We start the show with a discussion of his legacy and the role he played in our lives as fans. The rest of the episode is then all about the thing he loved, video games, as we share our hands-on impressions from Comic-Con 2015 of Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash, Yo-Kai Watch, and LBX: Little Battles Experience, plus our belated E3 impressions of...
Jul 14, 2015•1 hr 44 min
E3 is so massive it takes two full episodes to cover it all. In Episode 100 , we shared our takes on all of Nintendo’s game announcements. And in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we go hands-on with many of those very titles. We kick off the show with impressions of five of the biggest indie games coming to the eShop: Runbow, Typoman, FAST Racing NEO, Mutant Mudds: Super Challenge, and SteamWorld Heist. From there, it’s all about Nintendo’s own games as we share impressions of Super ...
Jun 28, 2015•2 hr 17 min
The Digital Event. The World Championships. The Smash Bros. DLC. To say that Nintendo has been busy this E3 would certainly be an understatement. Luckily, you have Random Nintendo to help break it all down for you. In this special bonus episode of the podcast, we share our thoughts on all the news from yesterday’s Digital Event, from big-name reveals like Star Fox Zero and The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes to the unexpected gameplay twists of Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival and Metroid Prim...
Jun 17, 2015•1 hr 45 min
From the ink-filled battlefields of Splatoon to the bigger than ever onslaught of pre-E3 news, there’s a lot to cover in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. Be it surprise Nintendo Directs with new titles like Chibi-Robo: Zip Line and Monster Hunter X or unintentional leaks of games like a 3DS version of Hyrule Warriors, we round up all the big pre-show stories and share our takes. We also discuss a number of trends we expect to see at this year’s E3, including revivals of big-name fran...
Jun 14, 2015•2 hr 12 min
We’re in the home stretch to E3 2015, so it’s only fitting to cover a game all about stretching. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we do just that with our full impressions of Stretchmo. We first kick off the show with an assortment of pre-E3 news, including a new Pokemon Mystery Dungeon for 3DS and the resurfacing of Art Academy on Wii U. We then turn our attention to Amiibo, telling our harrowing tales from Wave 4’s launch and exploring the potential dangers of Amiibo-exclusive c...
May 31, 2015•1 hr 51 min
More money, more problems, more solutions. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we analyze all the news out of Nintendo’s annual financial report, breaking down what went well for the company, what went wrong, and what’s next. From slowing 3DS sales and continuing Amiibo woes to a new theme park deal with Universal Studios and updated details on Nintendo’s smartphone plans with DeNA, there’s certainly a lot to cover. We also weigh in on the recent Splatoon Direct, giving our takes on ...
May 17, 2015•2 hr 18 min
Whether you’re ready to race in Mario Kart 8’s new DLC tracks or ready to step out the door to collect StreetPasses for the new StreetPass Mii Plaza games, the unofficial mantra of Nintendo’s latest releases is simple: download and go. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of Mario Kart 8’s recently released DLC Pack 2, the Ultimate Angler and Battleground Z StreetPass games, and the demo sampler that is Amiibo Tap: Nintendo’s Greatest Bits. We also discuss an ...
May 03, 2015•2 hr 25 min
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 ann...
Apr 19, 2015•2 hr 6 min
There’s no question that a lot of great games are coming our way. We saw them in last week’s Nintendo Direct, we played them at WonderCon 2015, and now we’re bringing you our takes on all of them. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our hands-on impressions of the upcoming Splatoon for Wii U and Puzzle & Dragons Z + Super Mario Bros. Edition for 3DS. We also break down all the big Nintendo Direct news, including Mario Kart 8’s new 200cc class, Fire Emblem’s dual releases...
Apr 06, 2015•2 hr 19 min
Monsters, pocket monsters, and announcements of monstrous proportions all await you in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show kicks off with full coverage of Nintendo’s bombshell new mobile strategy, including a break down of what their DeNA partnership means and an in-depth analysis of plans for a unified membership program, the next-gen NX system, and beyond. We also share our full impressions of both Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and Nintendo’s first true “freemium” game, Pokemon S...
Mar 22, 2015•2 hr 7 min
Between Kirby and the Rainbow Curse and a recent influx of eShop announcements, you could say Nintendo is on a roll in more ways than one. And in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re covering all of it. The show first begins with the big eShop news from the 2015 Game Developers Conference, including a discussion of the next wave of indie titles and our assessment of Nintendo’s progress in the indie scene as a whole. We then turn our attention to Nintendo’s own games with fresh deta...
Mar 08, 2015•2 hr 2 min
