Be it the neon-soaked world of Astral Chain’s The Ark or the sheer onslaught of new game news, there’s a lot of coolness to be had in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We share impressions of Astral Chain, Smash Bros. Ultimate’s new Banjo-Kazooie DLC, and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. Plus, we weigh in on Ring Fit Adventure (see what we did there?) and break down the latest Nintendo Direct, from the growing value of Switch Online to the next wave of ports you need to play. What’s bee...
Sep 15, 2019•2 hr 5 min
This is an episode of monsters and men. From the roaming monsters of Dragon Quest XI S to the pocket-sized ones of Pokemon Monsters, we share our impressions of the upcoming Switch RPG and new mobile title, plus Wolfenstein: Youngblood and rhythm game Superbeat: Xonic. We also weigh in on the noteworthy games from Nintendo’s Indie World presentation, the influx of third-party retro re-releases, and the latest mobile Nintendo happenings with Mario Kart Tour. Which indies are you most excited for?...
Sep 01, 2019•2 hr 13 min
Weird is the word in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We discuss weird games new and old with upcoming titles like Fight Crab and our favorites of yesteryear, dive into the wonderful weirdness of Pokemon Sword & Shield’s new Galarian forms, and share impressions of Switch indies that aren’t weird in anything but name, A Dual Hand Disaster: Trackher and Ding Dong XL. Plus, we break down July’s sales numbers, examine the current climate around violent video games, and revisit the Z...
Aug 18, 2019•2 hr 10 min
It’s a Game Boy celebration. In this episode the Random Nintendo Podcast, we look back at 30 years of Game Boy, what it meant for us and gaming as whole, and how we’ve changed as gamers over its lifespan. We also dive into more current Nintendo affairs with our takes on Hero in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a break down of Nintendo’s latest financial report, and impressions of Mighty Switch Force Collection, Astro Bears, and Pokemon Go’s Team Rocket invasion. Plus, our third chair returns! What’s ...
Aug 04, 2019•2 hr 27 min
They may have switched off the lights at Comic-Con 2019, but our coverage of the event – and the Switch Lite – is just getting started. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our gaming tales from the ‘con and weigh the pros and cons of the newly revealed Switch Lite. We also bring you our impressions of Dr. Mario World, discuss game announcements like Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, and examine a fresh batch of Super Nintendo World theme park leaks. What do you think of th...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 48 min
We’ll make a Mario out of you. Or at the very least tell you about the experience of making your own Mario. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of Super Mario Maker 2 and Cadence of Hyrule, plus go beyond just games to give our takes on the Genki Bluetooth Adapter for Switch and Anime Expo’s premiere screening of the first-ever CG Pokemon movie, Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution. We also weigh in on the convention at large, discussing the gaming presence and news ass...
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 57 min
We came, we saw, we stood in long lines, we got no sleep, and we played a whole bunch of games. Another E3 is in the books and we’ve got a lot to say about it in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We share hands-on impressions of over a dozen upcoming games big and small, including heavy hitters like Luigi’s Mansion 3, Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Pokemon Sword and Shield, and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3. Plus, we discuss the surprise of Banjo-Kazooie in Smash Bros., share our Zelda: Breath...
Jun 23, 2019•2 hr 34 min
E3 season is upon us, and we’re building up to the big convention with coverage of all the pre-show happenings. We start by reporting back from Nintendo’s big day of tournaments, with highlights and news from the Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational, Splatoon 2 World Championship, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate World Championship. We then turn our attention to everything pocket monsters with an in-depth discussion of last week’s Pokemon Direct and the Pokemon Press Conference’s many announcements. P...
Jun 09, 2019•2 hr 16 min
Sometimes it’s better to think inside the box. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we do just that with impressions of BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL!, as well as fellow eShop title Blazing Beaks and Team Sonic Racing. We also weigh in on the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct, first Mario Kart Tour details from its beta test, and growing concerns about free-to-play monetization schemes. Plus, we revisit Detective Pikachu (spoiler alert!) and discuss April’s sales numbers. What do you think of the BOXBOY...
May 26, 2019•2 hr 21 min
Hollywood chooses you, Pikachu! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we visit the neon noir world of Detective Pikachu to bring you our (mostly) spoiler-free impressions on the movie, along with first takes on a game adaptation of a very different kind, Sonic the Hedgehog (human teeth and all). Plus, we discuss what makes a good game port, Tetris 99’s surprise DLC, how Nintendo’s move into China could benefit fans worldwide, and impressions of Switch eShop title of Death Coming. What ...
May 12, 2019•1 hr 51 min
Nintendo’s back at it with virtual reality. For the first time since the Virtual Boy, we’re shoving our faces into goggles in the name of Nintendo, and we’re here to tell you if the core Labo VR Kit and companion Mario Odyssey and Zelda: Breath of the Wild modes are worth it. We also share impressions of Smash Bros Ultimate’s big 3.0 update and Joker DLC, plus break down the key takeaways from Nintendo’s fiscal year-end financials, discuss the looming (but not yet official!) reveal of a smaller ...
Apr 28, 2019•1 hr 45 min
There are now as many episodes of the Random Nintendo Podcast as there are microgames in the original WarioWare. And how are we celebrating this fittingly random Nintendo milestone? By discussing the future of gaming, duh! We dive deep into what cloud- and subscription-based services mean for gaming and Nintendo, as well as discuss Nintendo’s own Switch ambitious with reports of multiple new models and their plans for Labo VR. Plus, we share impressions of asymmetric Switch game Keep Talking and...
Apr 14, 2019•2 hr 1 min
We came, we saw, we con-quered. It’s a convention double whammy in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast as we report back from both the Game Developer’s Conference in San Francisco and PAX East in Boston. We share hands-on impressions of over a dozen upcoming Switch games, including Nindies Showcase breakouts like Cuphead and Creature in the Well, anticipated titles like SteamWorld Quest, and big third-party titles like Mortal Kombat 11. Plus, we discuss the Smash Bros. & Splatoon 2 N...
Apr 03, 2019•2 hr 18 min
Not everything has to be a competition. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we explore the cooperative side of gaming with a discussion of our favorite co-op experiences, along with impressions of a new co-op shooter for Switch, RICO. We also examine what Nintendo is doing right and wrong with the new Labo VR Kit, discuss the growing problem of crunch in the games industry, and yes, call out that strange Fire Emblem: Three Houses box art. What’s your favorite co-op gaming memory? Tel...
Mar 17, 2019•1 hr 44 min
We’re rounding up all the round things in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, from the Pokemon news blowout of Sword and Shield’s debut and Detective Pikachu’s new trailer to our impressions of Switch indies Pool Panic and Battlloon. Plus, we weigh in on the rumor of Xbox coming to Switch in a very big way and bid farewell to the Regginator himself, Reggie Fils-Aime. What do you think of Pokemon Sword and Shield? Let us know in the comments below. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to sub...
Mar 03, 2019•2 hr 4 min
“Where we dropping, boys?” According to Nintendo, the answer is everywhere. News drops, shadow drops, tetromino drops – in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we cover it all. We take on the world in Tetris 99 and discuss how the game could change Switch Online as we know it, go hands-on with Yoshi’s Crafted World and Daemon X Machina: Prototype Missions, and weigh in on news big and small from the latest Nintendo Direct. Plus, we debate what constitutes a “good” video game remake and d...
Feb 17, 2019•2 hr 9 min
Nintendo’s been busy. When they weren’t announcing the news and numbers of their post-holiday financials, they were delaying Metroid Prime 4. When they weren’t postponing Samus’ Switch debut, they were announcing the return of Dr. Mario. When the doctor wasn’t back in, Piranha Planet joined Smash. And when #PlantGang was taking shape, the company’s long-held blue ocean strategy was meeting its demise. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we cover all that and more with a deep dive int...
Feb 03, 2019•2 hr 3 min
Get ready for an episode fit for a Nintendo Direct. From new details on Yoshi’s Crafted World and Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn to surprise announcements from Capcom and Game Freak, we bring together a scattershot of news that you would think would be part of a Nintendo Direct yet somehow wasn’t. We examine why that might be, plus highlight 3DS games that deserve a second lease on life, discuss the future of Nintendo Switch Online’s subscription game library, share impressions of Horizon Chase Turbo, ...
Jan 20, 2019•1 hr 55 min
Happy New Year! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we embrace 2019 with our gaming resolutions and predictions of what’s to come for Switch, from Nintendo’s own plans to first signs of a new wave of third-party support. We also discuss the end of video game secrets in the Internet era, revisit the Spirits of Smash Bros. Ultimate, and share impressions of Jackbox Party Pack 5. Plus, we announce the winner of our $20 eShop giveaway. What are your prediction for Nintendo in 2019? Tell ...
Jan 06, 2019•2 hr 3 min
‘Tis the season where you cram as much as you can into a sock. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re doing that in the figurative sense with a grab bag of gaming goodies as we share our Games of the Year picks and impressions of both TowerFall on Switch and Pokemon Go’s new Trainer Battles. We also dive into the latest holiday sales numbers from Nintendo, revisit Smash Bros. Ultimate, and yes, talk about Sonic’s overly toned legs. If this episode was a stocking, it’d be absolutel...
Dec 23, 2018•1 hr 52 min
Finally, at last, everyone is here! Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is upon us, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we dive into the game’s many modes, characters, and offerings to bring you our in-depth impressions. The Smash frenzy also spills into our coverage of the 2018 Game Awards as we give our takes on the show and its big reveals, including none other than Persona 5’s Joker joining the Smash roster. Plus, we highlight key Nindies from the Kinda Funny Games Showcase, look at s...
Dec 11, 2018•2 hr 6 min
You’ll definitely want to catch this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. Because Pokemon. No, but seriously, there’s a lot to say about Pokemon as we share impressions of Pokemon Let’s Go and give our takes on the first trailer for the Detective Pikachu movie. Plus, we move beyond just pocket monsters to discuss the fate of the long-rumored N64 Classic Edition, our dream Super Mario Party DLC, October sales numbers, and more. This episode also marks our seventh anniversary and we’re celebrat...
Nov 25, 2018•1 hr 48 min
There’s a battle at every turn in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We weigh in on the biggest of them all with a discussion of all the news from the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct, share impressions of Switch’s free-to-play fighter Brawlhalla, and take a look at how Nintendo can win this holiday season through the lens of the company’s latest financial briefing. Plus, we discuss what we’d want to see from the rumored Zelda TV show, give impressions of Ultimate Chicken Horse,...
Nov 11, 2018•2 hr 10 min
It’s the most frightening time of the year and we’re celebrating with horror games! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we examine what separates the horrors from the horrible and where the genre can go next. We also revisit Pokemon Go through the eyes of a lapsed player to what it takes to get a core fan hooked. Plus, we break down September’s sales numbers, try to crack the case of the missing Labo, discuss the growing role of gaming in the classroom, and share impressions of Switc...
Oct 28, 2018•2 hr 10 min
Consider this your invitation. Not to the party, but to impressions of it. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our takes on Super Mario Party, reports of a Switch hardware revision, the potential of a Game Boy Classic, and the pros and cons of gaming’s cloud-based future. Plus, we share impressions of Dragalia Lost and speculate about the next wave of video game movies, from Mega Man and Monster Hunter to… Dance Dance Revolution? We’re also happy to announce that the Random ...
Oct 14, 2018•2 hr 21 min
Hitch a ride on the Information Superhighway. In this episode of the Random Nintendo, we discuss two core components of the internet, memes and services, with our takes on the silliness of the recent Toad and Bowsette memes, and the seriousness of Switch Online – the pros, the cons, and everything in between. We also discuss the surprise closure of Telltale Games, the news (or lack there of) from the Tokyo Game Show, and August’s sales charts, before concluding with impressions of two Switch Nin...
Sep 30, 2018•2 hr 14 min
You saw the Nintendo Direct, now hear our response. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we plunge head first into Nintendo’s latest presentation to bring our thoughts “directly to you” on all the big reveals, noteworthy third-party trends, and whatever’s going on with the Switch Online service. Plus, we share impressions of a trio of Switch Nindies: Lifeless Planet, Salt and Sanctuary, and I, Zombie. What did you think of the latest Nintendo Direct? Tell us about your favorite (or le...
Sep 16, 2018•2 hr 6 min
Indies on indies on indies. We’re riding the recent wave of Nindies news in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast with highlights of our favorites from Nintendo’s Indie Highlights and Nindies Showcase presentations, as well as a discussion of whether it’s starting to become too much of a good thing. We also examine Nintendo’s mobile gaming contradictions, weigh in on news from Gamescom, and break down Switch’s July sales numbers. Plus, impressions of yes, even more indies with Treadnauts. ...
Sep 02, 2018•1 hr 49 min
From the internet’s collective flip-outs over the Smash Bros Direct to flips between life and death in Flipping Death, you could say there’s a lot of flipping to be had in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We begin with a deep dive into the recent Smash Bros. Direct, discussing the new characters, modes, and more revealed for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Our attention then turns to other Switch games in the news as we discuss DOOM Eternal, Diablo III: Eternal Collection, and even some ...
Aug 19, 2018•2 hr 9 min
They say money makes the world go round, and whether or not that’s true, it certainly applies to this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We give our impressions of greed monger Wario’s newest microgame collection, WarioWare Gold, and analyze Nintendo’s latest financial report and what it points to for the future. Plus, we weigh in on the news and controversies of Evo 2018, share our takes on Fortnite, and share gaming tales from Mexico. What’s your favorite WarioWare game? Are you picking u...
Aug 06, 2018•2 hr 28 min
