Episode 90: In With The Old, In With The New

This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is all about nostalgia with a modern twist. We share our impressions of two remade classics, Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and Metroid Prime: Trilogy, as well as go hands-on with the 3DS’s upcoming Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. We also give our takes on all the latest news ranging from the surprise report of Netflix developing a Legend of Zelda TV series to an in-depth discussion of Nintendo’s latest financials and what they all mean. Plus, we weigh in on Nintendo’s ongoing YouTube controversy, share fresh Xenoblade and Splatoon details, and more.

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As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also includes a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest in you in this super-sized episode. Enjoy!

News

• [0:01] Netflix Is Developing a Live-Action ‘Legend of Zelda’ Series (Wall Street Journal)
• [0:19] Xenoblade Chronicles X Details: “Info On Exploring, Questing, And Bonding With Citizens” and “Online Multiplayer For Up To 4 Players“ (Siliconera)
• [0:32] Amiibo Support Heading to Xenoblade 3D, US Release Date Revealed (IGN)
• [0:37] Famitsu Article Reportedly Inks Out More Splatoon Details (Nintendo Life)
• [0:47] Smash Bros. Wii U update unlocks 15 more stages for 8-player mode (Eurogamer)
• [0:53] Smash Bros. Could be its Creator’s Last Game (Kotaku)
• [0:58] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U contains a ton of unused data (Destructoid)
• [1:00] Mutant Mudds Super Challenge coming to Wii U, 3DS (Destructoid)
• [1:04] Hit mobile game Badland is headed to consoles (The Verge)
• [1:11] Club Nintendo Closure Sale Offers Major Deals and Discounts (GameSpot)
• [1:24] Nintendo’s Outlook Disappoints and Mario Can’t Save Wii U (Bloomberg)
• [1:34] Nintendo to offer more low-cost software (Nikkei Asian Review)
• [1:45] Hyrule Warriors ships a million, celebrates with wallpaper party (Joystiq)
• [1:46] Nintendo Climbs The Digital Hill (Gamasutra)
• [1:52] Gold and silver Mario Amiibo will test your figurine addiction (Engadget)
• [2:04] Nintendo’s YouTube Plan Is Already Being Panned By YouTubers (Kotaku)

Games

• [2:15] Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. (Official Site)
• [2:25] Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Official Site)
• [2:35] Metroid Prime: Trilogy (Official Site)
• [0:19] Xenoblade Chronicles X (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [0:32] Xenoblade Chronicles 3D (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [0:37] Splatoon (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [0:44] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Official Site)
• [1:00] Mutant Mudds Super Challenge (IGN Game Page)
• [1:04] Badland: Game of the Year Edition (Official Site)
• [1:49] Amiibo (Official Site)