It’s the swords of Pyra/Mythra versus the guns of Apex Legends. In this milestone episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of the latest Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter and the arrival of EA’s free-to-play battle royale on Switch. Plus, we discuss new reports of a 4K Switch and our wishlist of features and February sales numbers. But wait, there’s more! In celebration of 250 episodes, we’re also hosting a giveaway to win a $25 eShop gift card! Since this episode is all about...
Mar 14, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Our wittle guy is all gwown up. Quarantine Chronicles is finally old enough to have a legal drink here in the states! We celebrated the best way we could, by taking shots of the rain water dripping through the cracks of RNHQ’s gulag. We’re not sure if the rain has any alcohol in it, but boy, the room is a-spinnin’ regardless! On today’s episode, Nintendo has Jason wanting to La La, the crew talks about WandaVision’s aptly titled Series Finale, Angel gives us a sneak peak of Heathstone’s next upd...
Mar 07, 2021•1 hr 35 min
Ready for a show full of surprises? Whether it’s the unexpected Nintendo Direct or Persona’s “Last Surprise,” this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast has it all. On the impressions side, we check out the Warriors-infused Persona 5 Strikers and the Neo Geo-turned-Switch game SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium. Then, on the news side, we dive into the latest Nintendo Direct and Pokemon Presents, covering the big games, the questionable decisions, and whether the time has passed for Di...
Feb 28, 2021•2 hr 16 min
Look, did we really want to name this episode Yes, Daddy Jason? It doesn’t matter because RNHQ loved the title and they loved it so much that they let us record this episode in an actual office. Yeah, we were tied to the chairs and got no restroom break, but it was a nice change of pace, ya know? If we have to have Jason’s name in the title to get a little luxury, then so be it. On today’s episode, the crew tries to rock out with Earwig and the Witch, Kevin tries to bust some ghosts in Phasmapho...
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr 33 min
If there’s one thing you can say about this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, it’s that the cat certainly hasn’t got our tongue. Whether it’s impressions of the cat-filled Bowser’s Fury inside Super Mario 3D World, a deep dive into some of the movers and shakers from Nintendo’s latest financial report, or harrowing tales of trying to get Nintendo-themed fast food toys from Burger King and McDonald’s, we’ve got a lot to say. Plus, we discuss the end game of Ring Fit Adventure, third-party S...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 58 min
Another week, another contractually obligated episode of Quarantine Chronicles coming to you from sunny California. The only reason we know it’s sunny is because of the daily hour that RNHQ lets us out of the gulag. Maybe they’ll give us an extra 15 minutes this year! We can dream! On today’s episode, Kevin can’t find a decent chair to sit on, Angel rolls around at the speed of sound with Sonic Boom, Jason takes Medicine at Midnight with Foo Fighters, Kevin tries hard to appreciate The Little Th...
Feb 07, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Whether it’s an earful of music or an earful from your partner in a co-op game, this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast has it covered. On the musical side, we share impressions of indie music game Tadpole Treble Encore and the upcoming musical-themed platformer Balan Wonderworld. Then, we prime the co-op pump for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury with a Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker revisit, including its Switch-exclusive “Special Episode,” and a discussion of other co-op favorites. Plu...
Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 50 min
So, we’re trying to get a heater installed in the RNHQ Gulag and the only way we could get it is if you guys listen to this week’s episode of Quarantine Chronicles. It would really help us out. It gets cold down here and it’s damp. Please, please listen to QC. On today’s episode, Angel introduces the Yum-to-Buck Ratio to the world, Kevin gets Cyberpunk’d, Angel and Lupin III: The First steal the show, WandaVision is a mixed bag for Kevin and Jason, and Kevin traverses the battlefield that is Kag...
Jan 24, 2021•1 hr 39 min
The more things change, the more they stay the same. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we cover the latest anniversary plans for Mario and Pokemon and how some may feel a bit familiar, including first details on Super Mario 3D World’s Bowser’s Fury mode, a fresh look at New Pokemon Snap, and the state of Pokemon music past and present. Plus, we discuss the recent Monster Hunter Rise Digital Event, Nintendo’s acquisition of Next Level Games, and handheld ergonomic woes. What do you ...
Jan 17, 2021•1 hr 52 min
It’s a new year here at RNHQ. The world is still on fire but we’re going to give you our contractually mandated takes on everything we watched in the past two weeks. Hopefully, we don’t have to extend the contract into next year, because, well…we’d like to leave this gulag soon. On today’s episode, Angel kicks it at Cobra Kai, Jason learns The Queen’s Gambit, Kevin goes Plus Ultra with the new My Hero movie, and Angel travels to China with Ne Zha. Let us know what you think about the podcast, ei...
Jan 10, 2021•1 hr 14 min
We’re kicking off 2021 with some familiar faces in unfamiliar places. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of Minecraft’s take on dungeon crawling with Minecraft Dungeons and Crash Bandicoot’s take on racing with Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. We then spin off the spin-off conversation as we dream up new directions for some of our favorite franchises and discuss the lessons learned from past projects. Plus, we share our Switch New Year’s resolutions, revisit Supe...
Jan 03, 2021•1 hr 41 min
Well listener, you made it. It’s the end of this hellish year. It’s been quite the struggle for many, us included. And while we can’t promise it, we hope 2021 will be better for you, your friends, and family. You deserve it. Us though? We are still in RNHQ’s gulag, being forced to record podcast after podcast because we didn’t read the fine print in our contracts. On today’s episode, we try to wrap our minds around Tenet, go searching for some Soul, wonder what’s up with Wonder Woman 1984, and g...
Dec 27, 2020•2 hr 39 min
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. A time to gather around and celebrate. No, not for the holidays – it’s awards season! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re sharing our takes on The Game Awards 2020 and choosing our own Games of the Year. We also discuss the big news from the show and beyond, including impressions of Sephiroth in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a roundup of the latest Indie World Showcase, and a discussion of Nintendo’s current esports scene. Plus, November ...
Dec 20, 2020•2 hr 14 min
It’s almost the end of the year, which means that leaves us with only two more episodes before we ring in 2021 and are forced to renew our contracts with RNHQ. We didn’t read the fine print of our original contract, which requires us to renew every year till we kick the bucket. Why didn’t we get lawyers? Because we’re broke. On today’s episode, Kevin gets his heartbroken by Tokyo Ghoul, Angel tries to find out Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Jason goes over the huge Disney announcements with the cr...
Dec 13, 2020•1 hr 40 min
The holidays are usually a quiet time for gaming news. This year? Not so much! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss the hodgepodge of announcements that hit during and after Thanksgiving, from a surprise The World Ends With You sequel and the return of the BIT.TRIP series to the opening date of Super Nintendo World and the new features of Switch firmware 11.0. Plus, we check in on the latest Fortnite happenings, share impressions of Enter The Gungeon, and pick the winner of...
Dec 06, 2020•2 hr 12 min
Our home base of Los Angeles is locking back down, which means now more than ever it’s time for us to discuss what we’re watching, playing, and purchasing beyond the confines of Nintendo. Well, that and RNHQ refuses to cut us some slack. So here we are! In this episode, Angel teeters on the edge of the staute-collecting rabbit hole, Kevin takes a swing at Spider-Man on the PS5 and talks Bong Joon-ho murder mysteries, and Jason gives a mid-season update on The Mandalorian. Plus, Angel somehow pit...
Nov 29, 2020•1 hr 53 min
How many variations of Super Mario Bros. can you play in nine years? Whatever the answer, it’s now +1 as we celebrate the Random Nintendo Podcast’s ninth anniversary with impressions and a giveaway of the new Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. system. We also tackle a debate as old as our podcast’s time with a long overdue revisit of Star Fox 64 to see if it still holds up or if it’s just the nostalgia talking. Plus, we discuss Switch’s blockbuster October sales, the many facets of fandoms, Nin...
Nov 22, 2020•2 hr 7 min
We took a Quarantine Chronicles episode off, which means we have had almost a month of no contact among us and you, dear listener. Did you miss us? Because we certainly missed you… even if you didn’t exactly miss us. On today’s episode, Jason drives through some in-car events, we get raunchy with the Borat sequel, Angel takes a trip (wink wink) with an avant garde French animated movie, and Kevin tries out an indie developer’s new console, the Playstation 5. Let us know what you think about the ...
Nov 15, 2020•1 hr 43 min
Sometimes big things come in small packages. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re covering two such examples: the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase and Nintendo’s newest financials. One brought the introduction of cloud-based Switch games, a Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity demo, and HAL Laboratory’s Part Time UFO – and we’ve got impressions of all of them. The other brought massive Switch sales numbers in a very concise report, which we also break down in full. Plus...
Nov 08, 2020•1 hr 56 min
Whether it’s a journey through the underworld of Hades, crafting with Steve in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or casting magic in Spellbreak, there’s fun to be had in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We share impressions of all three games, along with hands-on impressions of the upcoming Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. Plus, we discuss the current state of free-to-play games on Switch, the first-ever localization of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, and more. We want ...
Oct 25, 2020•2 hr 1 min
Our home base of LA is showing no signs of opening up any time soon, so that means we are contractually obligated to give you another episode of your least favorite time-waster brought to you by your favorite squad of Nintendo podcasters. Sigh… This pandemic is really going to last forever, isn’t it? There’s no end in sight. The nihilism is starting to seep through. Anyway, on today’s episode, Jason cracks under the pressure of the iPhone 12, Kevin might lose a lot of money on Genshin Impact, An...
Oct 18, 2020•1 hr 44 min
Mario, Minecraft, movies – they’re all “block busters” in their own way, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, they’re all coming together. We report back from the 8-bit battle (royale) fields of Super Mario Bros. 35, share our takes on Minecraft’s Steve and Alex joining Smash Bros. Ultimate, and compare video game documentaries Console Wars and High Score. Along the way, we also weight in on Mortal Kombat 11’s roster of 80s icons, what’s next for Pokemon after the Crown Tundra DLC...
Oct 11, 2020•1 hr 55 min
Season 2 of Quarantine Chronicles has arrived! What new mysteries and secrets will be revealed? Will the season be darker than season 1? What storylines will be the subject of water cooler talks around the country? And most importantly, will our heroes ever get out of their contract with RNHQ? The answer to that last is no. We’re stuck here. Forever. On today’s episode, we hitch a ride on a rocket with a couple of Space Brothers, we sus out the traitor with Among Us, and we discuss the current s...
Oct 04, 2020•1 hr 24 min
What’s old is new again. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we revisit the three 3D classics of Super Mario 3D All-Stars to see how they fare in the year 2020, as well as share impressions of Switch Online’s latest SNES games, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong’s Quest and Mario’s Super Picross. We also discuss the new new with the announcement of Monster Hunter Rise, the surprise of Kirby Fighters 2, and the second wind of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Plus, we reflect on the legac...
Sep 27, 2020•2 hr 5 min
It was a week full of huge reveals and even huger (is that a word?) reactions with your favorite Random Nintendo crew. OK, so we’re the only “crew” favorite or not, but that’s because RNHQ won’t give us the budget to hire some interns to do some of these shows for us. So let’s just move on, shall we? On today’s episode, we give our thoughts on the latest PlayStation 5 showcase and Sony’s impending battle with Microsoft, Angel sets fire to the rain with Weathering With You, and Jason has a bone t...
Sep 20, 2020•1 hr 26 min
Here we go! Nintendo finally confirmed its lineup for the rest of the year, featuring a lot of Mario and a dash of Zelda. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re breaking it all down, from the games celebrating the iconic plumber’s 35th Anniversary to the return of Hyrule Warriors. Plus, we share impressions of the upcoming Fight Crab, free-to-player shooter Rogue Company, and news from the second Ubisoft Forward. Which Nintendo announcement are you most excited about? Let us know ...
Sep 13, 2020•1 hr 56 min
Frankly, this quarantine has gone on too long, but we’re under contract and broke, so we do whatever RNHQ tells us to. And they told us to do another episode of Quarantine Chronicles, so here we are. On today’s episode, Angel and Kevin descend into madness with fighting game woes and a 24-hour livestream respectively, Jason tries to get some chuckles with Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga and An American Pickle, and we discuss the new Mulan movie. But really, we are all going a lit...
Sep 06, 2020•1 hr 56 min
The tour is about to depart. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our highlights from the latest Indie World Showcase, including hands-on time with a game from halfway around the world, Raji: An Ancient Epic, and one firmly planted inside a virtual world, Hypnospace Outlaw. We also discuss the latest third-party news from the second Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase and Gamescom 2020, plus a fresh report on the next Switch hardware revision and Nintendo-themed watches. W...
Aug 30, 2020•1 hr 45 min
Honestly, after today’s first topic, we’re not sure if RNHQ will let us do another one of these, but we’re gonna keep on trucking and we’re gonna keep fighting for your right to listen to what is Quarantine Chronicles. On today’s (rather degenerate) episode, Angel brings up the most degenerate anime we’ve heard of, plus a cool one as a palate cleanser, and laments the death of Kissanime. Jason talks about Mike Shinoda’s venture into Twitch Land, while Kevin muses on about Polygon’s Unraveled ser...
Aug 23, 2020•2 hr 3 min
What do Killer Queen Black and Nintendo’s latest financial report have in common? Economic victories. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we revisit the the frenzied multiplayer Switch game through the lens of socially distanced online play and dive deep into Nintendo’s record-breaking numbers. From the blockbuster status of Animal Crossing: New Horizons to the rise of Ring Fit Adventure, it’s a lot to cover! Plus, we discuss the announcement of Pikmin 3 Deluxe, the next wave of Swit...
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 53 min
