Oh, what a web we weave in this episode of Randomer Nintendo: from the blockage of the sun to kaiju big enough to block said sun to the sunsetting of the Nintendo Network. Yes, in this episode we’re talking about this week’s big solar eclipse, the big Monsterverse team-up of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and the not-as-big end of the 3DS and Wii U’s online services. And that web reference? Yep, we watched Madame Web and boy do we have thoughts. What’s your favorite online 3DS or Wii U memory?...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 8 min
It’s been nearly a month since we last podcasted and in that time, we had two Nintendo holidays and a Direct. Where in the world have we been? We’re back to tell our travel tales, plus we catch up with Mario Day, Pokemon Day, and the recent Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. We also share our impressions of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the Princess Peach: Showtime! demo, and… a matcha ice blend? What’s been your favorite Nintendo announcement of late? Let us know in the comments. If you like the s...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Predictions are a game all their own in the video game industry, but what happens when everything goes topsy-turvy? We try to make sense of it all in this episode of Randomer Nintendo. We take a look at Nintendo’s potential Switch 2 moves through the lens of their latest financials, discuss Xbox and PlayStation’s moves onto other platforms, and make some speedy and democracy-spreading moves of our own with Sonic Superstars and Helldivers 2 impressions. Oh, and we talk about the Duolingo Owl’s bu...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 8 min
We haven’t just seen things. We’ve experienced them. And in this episode of Randomer Nintendo, we break it all down with our impressions of the Apple Vision Pro, Gurren Lagann, and Persona 3 Reload. Plus, we look ahead to what’s reportedly next for Nintendo’s theme park ambitions, make sense of Xbox’s reported multiplatform plans, and discuss the woes of misleading concert start times. If you like the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Amazon Music , Google Podcasts ,...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 41 min
It was the talk of CES. It is the talk of the video game world. And in this episode of Randomer Nintendo, we’re talking about both. We peek into the future with our thoughts on the Rabbit R1 and what the runaway success of Palworld could mean for gaming as a whole. Plus, we share our takes of Pokemon Concierge and Terror in Resonance, discuss Jason’s Nintendo- and Disney-infused wedding, and visit an unusually themed cookie shop. What do you make of the whole Palworld situation? Let us know! And...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 22 min
It’s the most wonderful time of year. Nope, not Christmas, that was yesterday. It’s the return of our annual Quarantinis! Since 2020, we’ve awarded our favorite media we’ve consumed in the given year and 2023 was one packed with all sorts of goodness. So grab your drink of choice, don your finest tuxedo, and join us as we share our picks for favorite games, movies, shows, music, technology, and more. What are some of your 2023 favorites? If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on App...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 55 min
We’re going big in this episode of Randomer Nintendo. Like, Godzilla big. We report back from gaming’s biggest night, The Game Awards, with our thoughts on the show. We also turn to the king of the monsters himself with our takes on Godzilla Minus One and Monarch. Plus, we talk The Boy and The Heron and Fortnite’s new Rocket Racing and Fortnite Festival. Oh, and this episode’s title? It’ll make sense, we promise. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , A...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Endings, beginnings, and everything in between. In this episode of Randomer Nintendo, we discuss the conclusion of Mario Kart 8’s decade-long run and what may come next for the series. We also share our impressions of hot up-and-coming game Lethal Company and the return of Scott Pilgrim with Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. Plus, we cast our Game Awards predictions before next week’s big show. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Amazon Music , Goog...
Nov 28, 2023•2 hr 7 min
Wowie zowie, have we got an episode for you! We share our impressions of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, assess the Zelda movie bombshell, and discuss Nintendo’s newest financial report. Plus, we go beyond the Big N with Saw X and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. Are you excited for the Zelda movie? Let us know why or why not in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Amazon Music , Google Podcasts , YouTube , or your favorite podcast app. You can ...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 29 min
It’s a Randomer Nintendo travel log! The journey begins in Japan with what’s new on its gaming scene and some good ol’ fashioned Godzilla. From there, we swing to the virtual streets of New York City for impressions of Spider-Man 2 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge’s new DLC, Dimension Shellshock. We then wrap up our adventures with a trip to Las Vegas to experience The Sphere and spend some hands-on time with one of the rarest Nintendo arcade games around, F-Zero AX. Plus, we...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 53 min
Join us for a trip down recent-memory lane! It was but a month ago that Nintendo presented a new Direct and Apple revealed a new iPhone, and we’re finally here with our belated opinions of each. Plus, we share impressions of F-Zero 99 and Lies of P, take in the sounds and sights of the Sonic Symphony and Japan House LA’s Pokemon X Kogei art exhibit, and live to tell the tale of A Haunting in Venice. Thoughts on any topics in this episode? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, be ...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Wondering what we’ve got in store for this episode of Randomer Nintendo? We discuss, what else, the Super Mario Wonder Direct and the first-ever Nintendo Live. But that’s not all! We also check out Disney’s new Lorcana card game, talk more Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, share our likes and dislikes of the Monarch Monsterverse, and play DC catch-up with thoughts on Blue Beetle, The Flash, and Shazam 2. Are you excited for Super Mario Wonder? Tell us in the comments. If you enjoyed t...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Angel is missing, but that’s not holding back Kevin and Jason from a packed episode of Randomer Nintendo. We savor The Bear, try to make sense of the PlayStation Portal, reflect on HQ with the documentary Glitch: The Rise an Fall of HQ Trivia, discuss the Switch’s latest milestone, and say “buh-bye” to Charles Martinet’s legendary run as the voice of Mario. What are you expecting from Mario’s new voice? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Pod...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 14 min
It’s a Randomer Nintendo for all the senses. We take in the sounds of Final Fantasy and Taylor Swift with trips to the Distant Worlds concert and Eras Tour, the sights of Oppenheimer and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, and the gameplay of Baldur’s Gate 3 and its potential impact on broader gaming. Plus, we discuss the latest Pokemon Presents, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, and a sprinkling of Nintendo’s Q1 financial report data. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 40 min
It’s an IP bonanza! The gang regroups after trips to San Diego and Cancun to discuss all the franchises they were inundated by at Comic-Con 2023 and unexpectedly, a crazy club called Coco Bongo. Plus, impressions of Pikmin 4, Peacock’s new Twisted Metal show, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, and more. Have you been playing Pikmin 4 or watching Twisted Metal? Tell us your thoughts in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , Goo...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Oh hey, it’s been a minute. But we’re back in the podcasting rhythm with a Randomer Nintendo packed with our fashionably late thoughts on June’s Nintendo Direct and Anime Expo, plus more timely topics like the launch of Threads and the start of Jujutsu Kaisen’s second season. Plus, a trip to The Game Awards’ 10-Year Concert and more. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , Google Podcasts , YouTube , or your favorite podcast app. You can also ...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 42 min
It’s time to SPIN! THAT! WHEEL! When our podcast topics are as varied as in this episode of Randomer Nintendo, we bust out the roulette wheel to pick the sequence. Are we first talking about all the big news of Summer Game Fest? The… whatever it is… news of Everybody 1-2-Switch? Movies like The Flash and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts? Apple’s Vision Pro headset? The latest Demon Slayer or My Hero Academia seasons? Only the wheel knows. What was your favorite Summer Game Fest announcement? Tel...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 54 min
Bet you weren’t expecting to hear Hyrule compared to Disney World today, were you? We do just that and beyond with early impressions of the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, tales from our recent trip to Disney World and Universal’s Island of Adventure, and thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Wolfwalkers. Plus, we touch on Nintendo’s year-end financials and more. What do you think of Tears of the Kingdom so far? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to sub...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 22 min
What do a Japanese-speaking Mario, Dracula, jurors, deadites, and a Playdate game have in common? They’re all squshed into this episode of Randomer Nintendo! We share our big screen impressions of what’s it’s like to watch the Super Mario Bros. Movie in Japanese, plus Renfield, Evil Dead Rise, and Jojo Rabbit. We share our small screen impressions of mockumentary series Jury Duty and Demon Slayer’s third season. And we share even smaller screen impressions of Playdate game Skwish. What have you ...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 23 min
The mid-2000s are back , at least in video games. We head back to the frontlines with impressions of Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp and to that… one village… with Resident Evil 4 Remake. Plus, we discuss Makoto Shinkai films Your Name and Weathering with You, the season so far of Succession, what to expect from Nintendo Live, and the case of Bowser vs. Nintendo. Are you playing Advance Wars or Resident Evil? Tell us what you think in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 51 min
Let’s-a go to the movies! The Super Mario Bros. Movie is finally here and we’re covering everything about it in this episode of Randomer Nintendo: our impressions, its box office performance, and what comes next. We also weigh in on fellow big screen adaptions Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Tetris. Plus, we take a detour into the latest Marvel Snap happenings. What did you think of the Mario movie? Tell us know in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 28 min
A goodbye, a hello, and some good ol’ TV show water cooler talk – it’s all here in Randomer Nintendo 16! We send off the quirky charm of the 3DS and Wii U eShop, pay a visit to Disneyland’s revamped Toontown (how does it compare to Super Nintendo World?), and discuss the back half of The Last of Us season and the first half of The Mandalorian’s new season. Plus, we talk about our gaming goals and the current state of save states. What will you miss about the 3DS and Wii U eShops? Let us know in ...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Where have we been the past month, you ask? Why, just Super Nintendo World, Tallon IV, the zones of Mario Land, and a very slashy New York City. That’s right, we’re back and we’re bringing along our impressions of Nintendo’s just-opened theme park, Metroid Prime Remastered, Super Mario Land 2 on Switch Online, and Scream VI. Plus, we try to figure out what the deal is with Pokemon Sleep. What part of Super Nintendo World are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed the...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 46 min
What family is to the Fast and Furious franchise, Nintendo is to this episode of Randomer Nintendo. And it’s all thanks to last week’s massive Nintendo Direct. We break down our thoughts on game reveals big and small, plus dip into their recent financials to discuss how unusually unpredictable Nintendo has become. We also discuss the return of Linkin Park, the weirdness of Jason’s check-ins, and yes, the new Fast X trailer. What did you think of the latest Nintendo Direct? Tell us know in the co...
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Super Nintendo World! Kirby Cafes! Studio Ghibli stores! If you’re not experiencing Japan for yourself, you might as well do the next best thing: hear Angel tell you all about it. In this episode of Randomer Nintendo, he recounts his many tales from his recent trip to Japan. Plus, we weigh in on HBO’s The Last of Us adaptation, discuss why the games of yesteryear matter more than ever, and yes, talk more Marvel Snap. What’s your favorite place in Japan or the one you want to visit most? Let us k...
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 38 min
Get ready for a Randomer Nintendo that’s as a random as a WarioWare. Angel’s away, but Jason and Kevin are here to talk about everything from barbecue to anime, Glass Onion to The Banshees of Inisherin, and even a Switch game seemingly inspired by WarioWare itself, Mom Hid My Game. Plus, thoughts on Super Nintendo World’s technical preview, how Nintendo’s current quiet period is actually normal, and more. Got a thought about any of this episode’s topics? Let us know in a comment. If you enjoyed ...
Jan 15, 2023•1 hr 38 min
It’s time once again for the award show that’s lived through three of our podcast incarnations. That’s right, welcome to the 2022 Quarantinis. As is tradition whether it was the Quarantine Chronicles in 2020 or Randomer Nintendo in 2022, we’re picking our favorite games, movies, TV shows, anime, and more that we consumed over the year that just ended. Plus, we celebrate the year ahead and share impressions of two Indies worthy of your attention, Vampire Survivors and The Punchuin. What are some ...
Jan 01, 2023•1 hr 58 min
We’re revved up and ready to go in Randomer Nintendo 10! We share our impressions of the latest tracks to join Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as part of Wave 3 of the Booster Course Pass. Then, we dive into The Game Awards, from the winners and announcements to the show structure itself and yes, the Muppets. All that, plus extential crises of feeling old and even more Marvel Snap talk await. What did you think of this year’s Game Awards? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subs...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Whether it’s bugs or bug types, there’s a lot to say about Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. In this episode of Randomer Nintendo, we discuss the good, the bad, and the buggy of Nintendo’s biggest (and fastest selling of all time) new release. We also make our predictions for The Game Awards, both potential winners and what we expect from Nintendo. Plus, we check in with Marvel Snap, talk about visiting Nintendo New York, and more. What do you think of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet so far? Let us kno...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 41 min
Oh snap, Randomer Nintendo is back! After a hiatus due to schedule conflicts, we’re bringing the goods with a jam-packed episode. Marvel Snap and the latest MCU happenings with impressions of She-Hulk and Werewolf by Night? Check. A look at how change can go right, wrong, and everything in between with Splatoon 3, Twitter, Black Adam, and last week’s Indie World Showcase? Also check. An anime showdown between six series new and returning? Check x6. It’s one of our longest shows to date, but it’l...
Nov 13, 2022•2 hr 25 min
