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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 crew. Too much content? We’re gonna need it with this upcoming contract. Let us know what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube. Per usual, down below are the timestamps to the different segments. Topics [0:09] The RN Crew COVID Update [0:13] Tokyo Ghoul: A Cautionary Tale [0:30] Revisiting Who Framed Roger Rabbit [0:50] The Disney announcement onslaught

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 our Game & Watch giveaway. Which news stories caught your attention? Let us know in the comments.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 follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:20] Beloved RPG ‘The World Ends With You’ will get a sequel, 14 years later (Engadget) [0:28] Six-part BIT.TRIP series coming to Switch on December 25 (Gematsu) [0:42] Doom Eternal Finally Launches On Nintendo Switch This December (GameSpot) [0:43] Microsoft doesn’t intend to pull Bethesda content away from Nintendo platforms going forward (GoNintendo) [1:11] Persona 5 Strikers coming west to Switch, PS4, and Steam in February according to hastily removed trailer (Destructoid) [1:14] Fortnite Sees Over 15 Million Concurrent Players Take on Galactus, Baby Yoda Arriving in Season 5 (DualShockers) [1:25] Nintendo offers a special Fortnite Nintendo Switch bundle on Cyber Monday (Nintendo.com) [1:26] Fortnite Crew Is a Monthly Subscription That Comes With a Battle Pass and Exclusive Outfit (IGN) [1:30] Rocket League season 2 brings new EDM-inspired arena, player anthems (Nintendo Enthusiast) [1:39] Nintendo Switch System Update 11.0.0 Is Now Live (Nintendo Life) [1;54] Super Nintendo World opens on February 4th with AR Mario Kart rollercoaster (The Verge) Games [0:06] Enter The Gungeon (Official Site) [0:20] Neo The World Ends With You (Official Site) [0:28] BIT.TRIP (IGN Game Page) [0:42] Doom Eternal (Official Site) [1:11] Persona 5 Strikers (Official Site) [1:14] Fortnite (Official Site) [1:30] Rocket League (Official Site)

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 pits Michael Bay’s explosive The Rock against… Williow? Let us know what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube. Per usual, down below are the timestamps to the different segments. Topics [0:01] Our consumerist escapades [0:18] The slippery, stylish slope of First 4 Figures [0:38] The Amazing Spider-Men Games [0:51] Checking in with The Mandalorian  [1:13] Memories of Murder and the crime genre [1:27] The Rock vs. Willow

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, Nintendo’s questionable online acts of late, and The Game Awards 2020 nominees. Now, about that giveaway! As a thank you for supporting our show these past nine years, we’re giving you the chance to win a Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. system. To enter, simply tell us your favorite Mario memory in the comment box below – that’s it! We’ll choose one commenter and announce the winner in our next episode on December 6. To make sure you don’t miss it, be sure to follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your podcasting app of choice. Whether you’re a day-one listener or only just started, we appreciate you tuning in! For more information on the specific topics of this episode, check out the links below. Each also includes a timestamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:04] The Hidden Secrets Of Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch (Nintendo Life) [0:22] New Lego Super Mario sets coming in January, Master Your Adventure Maker Set (Polygon) [0:25] Champion’s Nintendo collab includes $150 Mario overalls (Business Insider) [0:58] October 2020 NPD: Nintendo and FIFA power gaming’s growth (VentureBeat) [1:04] Celebrate the holidays in Animal Crossing New Horizons with seasoInal activities and a winter update (Nintendo.com) [1:08] Brie Larson and Awkwafina show their way to play Nintendo Switch (Nintendo Wire) [1:11] Nintendo asks brands to keep politics out of Animal Crossing (The Verge) [1:15] Nintendo orders cancellation of Smash Bros tournament over mod use (GamesIndustry.biz) [1:21] Twitch streamers getting banned for playing Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (GoNintendo) [1:24] Google Stadia Dev Says Streamers Should Pay Fees To Stream Games (Screen Rant) [1:29] The Game Awards 2020 Nominees Announced (IGN) Games [0:04] Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. (Official Site) [0:22] Lego Mario (Official Site) [0:36] Star Fox 64 (IGN Game Page) / Star Fox 64 3D (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:11] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site) Official Contest Rules: All registrants must be age 13 or older. The contest begins on November 22, 2020 at 12:00 AM PST and ends on December 4, 2020 at 11:59 PM PST. Visitors may only enter the contest once by leaving a comment below. Any additional entries that a given visitor makes will be disqualified. One (1) commenter will be chosen at random and receive one (1) Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. Random Nintendo staff members may not participate in this contest. Random Nintendo reserves the right to disqualify any entry for any reason. The winners will be chosen at random on December 5, 2020, announced in Episode 243 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email.

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 podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube. Per usual, down below are the timestamps to the different segments. Topics [0:09] In-car events in COVID times: Stranger Things and Food Crawls [0:45] Borat: Subsequent Movefilm is very vice [1:04] Marona’s Fantastic Tale is fantastically French [1:10] Initial Impressions: PlayStation 5

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, we talk Star Wars Episode 1: Racer and the racing games of the 64-bit era. What do you think of Switch’s cloud game embrace? Are you enjoying the Age of Calamity demo? Chime in with your thoughts on any of our topics. 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 follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:48] Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase | October 2020 (Nintendo.com) [0:52] Control is coming to the Nintendo Switch today, but you can only stream it from the cloud (The Verge) [0:58] Interview: “There Would Be No Control On Switch Without The Cloud,” Says Remedy (Nintendo Life) [1:01] Resident Evil 3 Remake Could Be Coming to Switch as a Cloud Version (IGN) [1:16] Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town announced for Switch (Gematsu) [1:21] Nintendo Direct Mini: Part Time UFO Has Jumped From Mobile To Switch (Nintendojo) [1:32] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity gets Nintendo Switch demo (Polygon) [1:40] RUMOR: Nintendo looking into mini-LED screen for Switch revamp (GoNintendo) [1:43] The Nintendo Switch still keeps selling well (The Verge) [1:45] Pikmin 3 Deluxe has series’ best debut in Japan (Nintendo Everything) [1:46] Your next Amazon order might come in a Mario-themed box (CNET) [1:51] Pokemon Go Hits $1 Billion in 2020 as Lifetime Revenue Surpasses $4 Billion (Sensor Tower) Games [0:02] Star Wars Episode 1: Racer (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:52] Control: Ultimate Edition – Cloud Version (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:16] Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town (Official Site) [1:21] Part Time UFO (Official Site) [1:32] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (Official Site)

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 to hear what you think, too! Leave a comment below with thoughts on any of the topics from this episode. 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 follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:45] 30 Years Later, The Original Fire Emblem Is Getting Localized For Switch (Kotaku) [1:04] Extra: Lost in Translation  [1:11] Check out the commemorative Super Mario 35th coins for Mario Maker 2, Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Splatoon 2 (GoNintendo) [1:13] Nintendo’s Mario Cafe — and its food — looks fantastic (Polygon) [1:43] September 2020 NPD: Avengers and Mario lead strong transition into autumn (VentureBeat) [1:42] The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Are Coming To Smite (Game Informer) [1:57] Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1 is available in Rocket League’s Item Shop (Dot Esports) Games [0:02] Hades (Official Site) [0:21] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site) [0:45] Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & The Blade of Light (Official Site) [1:17] Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory (Official Site) [1:33] Spellbreak (Official Site) [1:47] SMITE (Official Site) [1:52] Rocket League (Official Site)

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, Angel takes us to The Good Place, and Kevin loves to hate the superheroes on The Boys. Let us know what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube. Per usual, down below are the timestamps to the different segments. Topics [0:05] The iPhone 12 has made us weak [0:35] Genshin Impact might financially ruin Kevin [0:59] Angel found The Good Place  [1:24] The Boys isn’t prestige TV, but it’s damn good TV

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, and the early hours of Hades. Have you tried Super Mario Bros. 35? What do you think of Minecraft’s Steve and Alex? Let us know in the comments. 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 follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news, games, and documentaries discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:15] Super Mario Bros. 35 sees signs of cheating, a week into launch (Polygon) [0:17] Overwatch is free to play next week for Switch Online users (VG247) [0:42] Now a boy and his mother have filed a $5m Joy-Con drift lawsuit (VGC) [0:45] Nintendo Treehouse: Live | October 2020 (YouTube) [0:48] Monster Hunter Rise will not include voice chat, and Capcom won’t explain why (GoNintendo) [0:50] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents “Steve & Alex” (YouTube) [1:05] Bomberman, Travis Touchdown, Creeper And More Join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate As Mii Fighter Costumes (Nintendo Life) [1:10] Mortal Kombat 11 gets Mileena, Rain and… Rambo (Eurogamer.net) [1:13] Mortal Kombat 11 Cheapens Its Guest Characters’ Legacies (Kotaku) [1:23] Pokemon Sword and Shield Crown Tundra DLC release date announced (Polygon) [1:38] Documentaries: High Score (Netflix) vs. Console Wars (CBS All Access) Games [0:01] Super Mario Bros. 35 (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:17] Overwatch (Official Site) [0:25] Hades (Official Site) [0:30] Pikmin 3 Deluxe (Official Site) [0:46] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (Official Site) [0:50] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site) [1:10] Mortal Kombat 11 (Official Site) [1:23] Pokemon Sword & Shield (Official Site)

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 state of late night television and our hate Jimmy Fallon. Not really, but eh. Let us know what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube. Per the usual, down below are the timestamps to the different segments. Topics [0:02] Too many subscription services! [0:20] Taking flight with Space Brothers [0:44] Sussing out Among Us  [0:56] The current state of late night television (Or “Conan is the worst talk show host, prove me wrong”)

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 legacy of the Nintendo 3DS following its discontinuation. What’s your favorite game in Super Mario 3D All-Stars? Tell us know in the comments. 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 follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:28] Nintendo’s 35th Anniversary Mario Pin Set Spawns Another Pre-Order Hell (Kotaku) [0:36] Donkey Kong Country 2 Is Finally Coming To Switch Online Alongside Other New SNES/NES Games (GameSpot) [0:43] Try Disgaea 5 Complete for a limited time (Nintendo.com) [0:44] Nintendo VS. Challenge Cup tournament coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo Wire) [0:49] This NES-Based Take On Smash Bros. Has A Wi-Fi Chip In The Cart For Online Play (Nintendo Life) [0:58] Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase | September 2020 (Nintendo.com) [1:00] Two New Monster Hunter Games Coming To Nintendo Switch (Kotaku) [1:16] What’s The Deal With March 26? (Nintendo World Report) [1:20] August 2020 NPD: Madden and UFC supercharge U.S. game sales (VentureBeat) [1:21] Nintendo’s Animal Crossing amiibo cards will be back in stores this November (The Verge) [1:23] vAnimal Crossing: New Horizons fall update and Halloween event announced (Polygon) [1:27] Nintendo just surprised Switch owners by releasing ‘Kirby Fighters 2’ (Engadget) [1:39] Nintendo 3DS discontinued (GamesIndustry.biz) Games [0:03] Super Mario 3D All-Stars (Official Site) [0:36] Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong’s Quest (Giant Bomb Game Page) [0:43] Disgaea 5: Complete (Official Site) [0:44] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site) [0:50] Mario’s Super Picross (Giant Bomb Game Page) [0:58] Monster Hunter Rise (Official Site) [1:12] Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (Official Site) [1:23] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site) [1:27] Kirby Fighters 2 (Nintendo.com Game Page)

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 to pick with iOS 14. Let us know what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube. Per the usual, down below are the timestamps to the different segments. Topics [0:01] Grab Bag: Age Gaps and Nintendo Philosophies  [0:10] The next-gen war is officially on [0:58] Impressions: Weathering With You [1:06] The Pros and Cons of iOS 14

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 in the comments. 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 follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the latest news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:27 – 1:28] Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct (YouTube) [0:27] Super Mario 3D All-Stars remasters have finally been revealed for Nintendo Switch (VGC) [0:38] Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury may run faster than the Wii U version, includes new camera options, moves, and more (GoNintendo) [0:49] Nintendo Reveals A Mario Battle Royale Game, Super Mario Bros. 35 (GameSpot) [1:05] Nintendo Said to Boost Switch Production by Another 20% (Bloomberg) [1″07] Mario gets a new Game & Watch for his 35th anniversary (Polygon) [1:10] Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is a Switch racer that uses RC cars (The Verge) [1:27] PUMA’s RS-Dreamer kicks will be available in Super Mario Sunshine & Super Mario Galaxy variants (Nintendo Wire) [1:28] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Announced, Set ‘100 Years Before The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ (IGN) [1:39] Ubisoft’s Immortals Fenyx Rising is a familiar-feeling take on Breath of the Wild (The Verge) [1:44] Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake announced, official site makes multiple mentions of a Switch version (Nintendo Everything) Games [0:01] Fight Crab (Official Site) [0:15] Rogue Company (Official Site) [0:27] Super Mario 3D All-Stars (Official Site) [0:38] Super Mario 3D World + Bower’s Fury (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:49] Super Mario 35 (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:07] Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. (Official Site) [1:10] Mario Kart: Live Home Circuit (Official Site) [1:28] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (Official Site) [1:39] Immortals Fenyx Rising (Official Site) [1:44] Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake (Official Site)

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 little crazy. Let us know what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube. Per the usual, down below are the timestamps to the different segments. Topics [0:01] Angel vs. Luigi: A tale of Smash Bros. frustration [0:29] Kevin’s 24-hour stream was a rollercoaster of emotions [0:59] Comedies in the age of COVID: Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga and An American Pickle [1:19] Mulan and the discourse on remakes

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. What were your favorite Indie World games? Let us know in the comments. Let us know in the comments. 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 follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the latest news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:04] Indie World Showcase 8.18.2020 (YouTube) [0:06] Hypnospace Outlaw Will Support Mouse And Keyboard On Switch, At Nintendo’s Request (Nintendo Life) [0:17] Devolver Digital and Nerial announce Card Shark for Switch, PC (Gematsu) [0:21] The Untold Story Behind Raji: An Ancient Epic — From Bankruptcy to Going Gold (The Mako Reactor) [0:38] Torchlight III Is Coming To Switch This Year (GameSpot) [0:54] Catching Up With Nintendo’s Nindie Showcases and Indie World (Nintendo World Report) [0:58] Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase | August 2020 (Nintendo.com) [1:08] Seiko Releasing New Line Of Mario Themed Watches In Japan (NintendoSoup) [1:13] Two previously Japan-only Taiko no Tatsujin rhythm RPGs are being bundled up for Switch (Eurogamer.net) [1:18] Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Announced (IGN) [1:27] Gamescom: Opening Night Live 2020 (YouTube) [1:30] Nintendo Plans Upgraded Switch Console and Major Games for 2021 (Bloomberg) Games  [0:06] Hypnospace Outlaw (Official Site) [0:17] Card Shark (Official Site) [0:21] Raji: An Ancient Epic (Official Site) [0:38] Torchlight III (Official Site) [0:59] Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions (Official Site) [1:13] Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:16] Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 (Official Site)

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 series and discusses with Jason about what is most likely going to be a very divisive Killers album. Let us know what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube. Per the usual, down below are the timestamps to the different segments. Topics [0:00] Quarantine life updates [0:13] Protect your anus from Sarazanmai [00:29] The Killers’ Imploding the Mirage is sure to be divisive [0:51] Deca-Dence? More like dense plot [1:08] Mike Shinoda’s Dropped Frames takes fan interaction to a new level [1:21] Polygon’s Unraveled is anything but generic [1:37] Ani-mayday for Kissanime 

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 Switch ports, and the growing world of licensed Nintendo merchandise.  Which games are you playing socially distanced? Is Animal Crossing still one of them? Let us know in the comments. 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 follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:03] Killer Queen Black Adds A New Map In The Latest Update (Bleeding Cool) [0:17] Arcade Heroes BumbleBear Games Announces ABS vs THE BLOOD QUEEN (Arcade Heroes) [0:23] Nintendo Profit Soars Five-Fold as Animal Crossing Keeps Allure (Bloomberg) [0:25] Switch officially surpasses total worldwide sales of the NES (GoNintendo) [0:25] 1st Quarter Results for Fiscal Year Ending March 2021 – Financial Results Explanatory Material (Nintendo Investor Relations) [0:36] Watch Selena Gomez’s surprise Animal Crossing concert (Polygon) [0:38] Animal Crossing: New Horizons Finally Has ‘Skinclusive’ Representation (Dualshockers) [0:44] Introducing the Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp x SOU・SOU collaboration (Nintendo Wire) [0:47] Tencent gets green light to publish Ring Fit Adventure in China (Reuters) [0:57] July 2020 NPD: Paper Mario and Ghost of Tsushima have strong debuts (VentureBeat) [0:59] Launch sequence initiated: Pikmin 3 Deluxe lands on Nintendo Switch on Oct. 30 (Nintendo.com) [1:19] Has The Chibi-Robo Studio Skip Pulled The Plug On Development? (Nintendo Life) [1:122] Rumor: Killer7 remaster is coming to Switch, per developer’s LinkedIn (Nintendo Enthusiast) [1:26] ‘Braid Anniversary Edition’ brings back the original indie hit in 2021 (Engadget) [1:34] Small Battlefield surprise drops on Smash Bros. Ultimate (GamesRadar+) [1:40] LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System NES Is Now Available (IGN) [1:48] Universal Studios Orlando May Have A New Plan For Super Nintendo World Following Epic Universe Delay (Cinema Blend) Games [0:03] Killer Queen Black (Official Site) [0:17] Abs vs The Blood Queen (Official Kickstarter)  [0:27] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site) [0:47] Ring Fit Adventure (Official Site) [0:56] Pikmin 3 Deluxe (Official Site) [1:22] Killer7 (Official Site) [1:26] Braid Anniversary Edition (Official Site) [1:34] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site)

Welcome to the spin-off podcast of a spin-off podcast, Quarantine Chronicles AFTER DARK… for like the first three minutes. Then it’s business as usual as we talk about all the content we’ve devoured these last couple of weeks, along with the requisite banter you all know and love. You do love it, right? On today’s episode, Kevin discovers the wonder of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and TV intros, Jason ponders the future of subscription services, and Angel wants to love Teppen and tries to explain The Patriot to us (with an emphasis on tries). Let us know what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube. Per the usual, down below are the timestamps to the different segments. Topics [0:08] Nidhogg 2 is fast-paced fun [0:13] Xbox Game Pass is the best deal for gamers [0:28] Disney+ goes pay-per-view [0:36] Teppen should have been Angel’s favorite game ever [0:56] The state of trading card games [1:03] What’s your favorite TV/Anime Show Intros? [1:29] The Patriot: Joker vs Hook

Fake it till you make it or embrace your unexpected change in direction? That’s ultimately the question with Paper Mario: The Origami King, and in this episode, we share impressions of how it fares. We also check out reverse horror game Carrion and revisit Pokken Tournament (now in DX form on Switch). Plus, we discuss how this summer’s many in-game events signal the extension of game shelf lives, the first-ever Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, and the moral dilemma of the recent Nintendo “gigaleak.” What do you think of the new Paper Mario? Let us know in the comments. 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 follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:07] Paper Mario’s producer elaborates on the ‘challenge’ of NPC restrictions (VGC) [0:40] Pokken Tournament DX is free on Nintendo Switch Online until August 4 (GamesRadar+) [0:48] Tetris 99 ‘Paper Mario: The Origami King’ Maximus Cup announced for July 31st, 2020 (GoNintendo) [0:56] 8-Bit Dr. Mario Joins Dr. Mario World, And He’s Free (GameSpot) [1:03] Rocket League is going free-to-play (The Verge) [1:09] Splatoon 2 Celebrates 3rd Anniversary With Bonus Splatfests (GameRant) [1:11] Animal Crossing’s Second Summer Update Adds Fireworks, Dreaming, And Cloud Backups (Kotaku) [1:15] Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase | July 2020 (Nintendo.com) [1:16] Shin Megami Tensei III Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Alongside The Fifth Game (Nintendo Life) [1:23] Cadence of Hyrule adds five characters, songs and story to come (Polygon) [1:31] Balan Wonderworld Is A New Game From Sonic The Hedgehog Creators (GameSpot) [1:37] Huge apparent leak unearths Nintendo’s prototype history (Ars Technica) [1:48] Beloved Nintendo president Satoru Iwata’s tribute book is finally coming out in English (The Verge) Games [0:07] Paper Mario: The Origami King (Official Site) [0:29] Carrion (Official Site) [0:40] Pokken Tournament DX (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:48] Tetris 99 (Official Site) [0:56] Dr. Mario World (Official Site) [1:03] Rocket League (Official Site) [1:09] Splatoon 2 (Official Site) [1:11] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site) [1:17] Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster (Official Site) [1:17] Shin Megami Tensei V (Official Site) [1:23] Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda (Official Site) [1:31] Balan Wonderworld (Official Site)

Another Sunday, another podcast brought to you from RNHQ. This week, you’re stuck with Kevin’s shoddy hosting on Quarantine Chronicles. And he actually remembered the episode number this time. Huzzah! On today’s episode, Angel waxes poetic about his new PC and Death Stranding, Kevin goes the dishonorable path on Ghost of Tsushima, Jason gets his comedic rocks on with Middleditch, Schwartz, and 30 Rock, Angel wonders why our anime was so sterilized and we discuss… Jackie Chan versus Keanu Reeves? Oh yeah, we go there. Let us know what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube. Per the usual, down below are the timestamps to the different segments. Topics [0:01] Angel’s New PC [0:19] Death Stranding is a trip [0:36] Ghost of Tsushima is definitely a Gomie Game [0:57] A Segway segue  [0:59] Jason needs more Middleditch & Schwartz [1:13] Anime localization [1:23] 30 Rock and the evolution of socially-distanced TV [1:34] John Wick vs. Rush Hour

A playable graphic novel, a throwback first-person dungeon crawler, and the long overdo return of a SNES classic. It’s an episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast full of novel concepts, literal figurative. and maybe a little sarcastic. We share impressions of Liberated and The Elder Scrolls: Blades, revisit Donkey Kong Country following its Switch Online debut, and weigh in on the Lego NES and Mario’s 35th anniversary. Plus, we discuss Nintendo’s Bakugan “surprise,” Switch’s June sales numbers, and the sudden world of video game game shows. What are you playing? Let us know in the comments. 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 follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:27] Donkey Kong Country Leads July 2020’s Nintendo Switch Online SNES and NES Games (IGN) [0:38] Nintendo releases Donkey Kong Country “Classified Information” trailer with tips, tricks, and secrets (GoNintendo) [0:56] Lego made a 2,600-piece replica of playing Mario on the NES (The Verge) [1:06] LEGO Super Mario Bowser’s Castle Boss Battle review! 2020 set 71369! (just2good YouTube Channel) [1:11] Hasbro Celebrates Super Mario’s 35th Anniversary With Monopoly And Jenga (Nintendo Life) [1:14] Fans uncover Super Mario anniversary Twitter account, potentially linked to Nintendo (VGC) [1:16] Smash Bros. amiibo for Joker and Hero launch this October (Destructoid) [1:22] Shantae’s Very Rare, Very Expensive Game Boy Color Game Is Getting A Re-Release (Kotaku) [1:32] Shantae Dev’s Mystery Nintendo Switch Game Is Bakugan (GameSpot) [1:40] GameStop Will Require Customers to Wear Masks, But Workers Say They Can’t Enforce It (Vice) [1:48] Leaked footage of canned Prince of Persia reboot has been on YouTube for eight years and no one noticed (VG247) [1:54] June 2020 NPD: The Last of Us Part II has best U.S. launch month of the year (VentureBeat) [1:56] HAMILTON: An Animal Crossing Musical (Guitar_Knight14 YouTube Channel) [2:00] The Sims Spark’d: a reality TV show where players compete to tell the best stories (The Verge) [2:05] Tetris is now a daily game show with cash prizes (Engadget) [2:10] Gamer Girl, The First Ever Improvised FMV Game, Sparks Backlash (GameSpot) Games [0:05] The Elder Scrolls: Blades (Official Site) [0:17] Liberated (Official Site) [0:27] Donkey Kong Country (IGN Game Page) [0:54] Ring Fit Adventure (Official Site) [1:06] Lego Super Mario (Official Site) [1:16] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site) [1:23] Shantae (IGN Game Page) [1:32] Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:56] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site)

WE’RE BACK! Okay, well we technically never left and RNHQ won’t let us out of our contract, so we’re here to stay… against our will. But you know what, listener? It benefits you because now you get episode five of Quarantine Chronicles. That’s the sacrifice we’re making for you! On today’s episode, we have a miserable time with our tech, spend some time with the vampires from What We Do In The Shadows, get Close Enough with the new tv show from Regular Show’s creator, roll up to a drive in theater to get to Palm Springs, try to give Hamilton its due, and finally get down to the bottom of The Last of Us Part II. Whew. This one’s a doozy, ladies and germs. Let us know what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube. Per the usual, down below are the timestamps to the different segments. Topics [0:01] Talking Tech with the Trio [0:23] What We Do In The Shadows? Laugh, that’s what. [0:40] It’s no Regular Show, but it’s Close Enough [0:56] Drive Ins, Palm Springs, and The Lonely Island [1:23] Giving Hamilton Its Shot [1:46] The Last of Us Part II is great. Whoddathunk? [2:05 – 2:41] Spoiler Alert: The Last of Us Part II

The free-to-play thirst is real. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss The Pokemon Company’s latest forays into the freemium market with impressions of Pokemon Cafe Mix and thoughts on the upcoming Pokemon Unite, including the game itself, the fan reaction, and the rise of Tencent. We also share impressions of Ninjala, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s new Min Min DLC, and revisit Luigi’s Mansion 3. Plus, Nintendo’s move away from mobile, the design philosophy of sequels, and the always messy naming schemes of Square Enix games. Which free-to-play titles are you hooked on? Let us know in the comments. 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 follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:03] Pokemon Co. announces Pokemon Cafe x Pokemon Cafe Mix collab (GoNintendo) [0:15] Ninjala Season 2 And 3 To Add New Stages, Weapons, Spectator Mode And More (Nintendo Life) [0:28] Splatoon: Squid Kids Comedy Show Manga Coming This Summer (Nintendojo) [0:30] Splatoon 2 Turf War July 2020 Tournament inked for July 18th (Nintendo Wire) [0:34] Pokemon Presents | 6.24.2020 (YouTube) [0:40] Pokemon Unite Reveal Becomes The Pokemon Company’s Most Disliked Video on YouTube (IGN) [0:43] Tencent to create mobile versions of famous Japanese games such as Street Fighter, Metal Slug (South China Morning Post) [0:51] Nintendo Chills Mobile Ambitions After Animal Crossing Success (Bloomberg) [1:00] Min Min from ARMS dishes out spicy punches and kicks in Super Smash Bros Ultimate (Nintendo.com) [1:15] Nintendo comments on their online networks getting bogged down (GoNintendo) [1:24] Nintendo president apologizes for Joy-Con drift (Polygon) [1:37] Paper Mario: The Origami King Folds Familiar Elements Into An All-New Adventure (Game Informer) [1:51] Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Is a Rhythm Game Coming to Switch, PS4 and Xbox One (IGN) Games [0:03] Pokemon Cafe Mix (Official Site) [0:15] Ninjala (Official Site) [0:28] Splatoon 2 (Official Site) [0:38] Pokemon Unite (Pokemon.com Game Page) [1:00] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site) [1:28] Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Official Site) [1:37] Paper Mario: The Origami King (Official Site) [1:51] Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory (Official Site)

RNHQ has given us the privilege of recording another two hours of content coming to you in the form of Quarantine Chronicles Episode 4! I seriously don’t understand why they keep giving us chances, but we’ll keep taking them. Today, we’re giving some brief impressions of The Last Of Us Part II, delve into our gaming psyches, force ourselves to talk about Space Force, and… I have something written down here that says “donuts” and “airplane porn.” Trust us, once you hear the episode, it’ll all make slightly more sense. Let us know what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube. Per the usual, down below are the timestamps to the different segments. Topics [0:07] A Deep Donut Discussion [0:20] The Last of Us II Brief Impressions [0:38] Why We Game How We Game [1:03] The Problem with Space Force [1:23] The Wind Rises is Airplane Porn [1:32] The Plight of Collecting [1:50] World Record Progression is Fascinating 

E3, is that you? The convention may be cancelled, but in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, it sure feels like the show went on. We’ve got all the trimmings you’d expect from E3, including games galore with impressions of the massive compilation of Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics and Nintendo’s shadow-dropped Jump Rope Challenge, first-party news from Pokemon Presents like the surprise return of Pokemon Snap, and third-party announcements like Apex Legends on Switch. Plus, we highlight a few of the many indie titles announced during the Guerrilla Collective livestream and discuss the ultimate E3-ism, an upcoming product that costs five hundred and ninety nine US dollars.  What’s your favorite announcement? Tell us in the comments. 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 follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.  As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:23] Surprise free game from Nintendo revives the thrill of jumping rope (Polygon) [0:32] Pokemon Presents – 2020.6.17 (Pokemon.com) [0:35] Next Pokemon Presents Announced for June 24 (IGN) [0:44] The Pokemon Company Just Recorded Its Second Best Year In History (Nintendo Life) [0:46] New Pokemon Snap Revives a Classic for Nintendo Switch (WIRED) [0:58] Pokemon Cafe Mix Announced For Switch And Mobile (GameSpot) [1:04] EA Play Live – June 2020 (YouTube) [1:06] Apex Legends is coming to Switch this fall, along with cross-play (Polygon) [1:10] ‘Lost in Random’ is a Tim Burton-like adventure game about dice (Engadget) [1:13] GoNNER 2 announced for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Gematsu) [1:17] May 2020 NPD: Surging video game sales near $1 billion for the month (VentureBeat) [1:24] Here’s the First Look at Volta-X (Nintendojo) [1:28] Empire of Sin Receives Extended Gameplay Demonstration (GamingBolt) [1:30] One-button game Say No! More announced for Switch (Nintendo Everything) [1:33] ‘Reverse Horror’ Game Carrion Slithers Onto Switch This Summer (Nintendo Life) [1:36] Twin-Stick Shooter West Of Dead Coming To Nintendo Switch In 2020 (Nintendo Insider) [1:38] The Full Lego Super Mario Launch Lineup Will Run You Nearly $600 (Kotaku) Games [0:05] Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:23] Jump Rope Challenge (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:46] New Pokemon Snap (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:58] Pokemon Cafe Mix (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:06] Apex Legends (Official Site) [1:10] Lost in Random (Official Site) [1:13] GoNNER 2 (Official Site) [1:24] Volta-X (Official Site)  [1:28] Empire of Sin (Official Site) [1:30] Say No! More (Official Site) [1:33] Carrion (Official Site) [1:36] West of Dead (Official Site) [1:38] LEGO Super Mario (Official Site)

Third time’s the charm, eh? RNHQ liked our first two episodes so much that they let us record a new episode of Quarantine Chronicles. Will they enjoy this episode? Who knows, we just hope that you the listener does, you beautiful devil, you! Today, we’re talking Final Fantasy XIV and the other video game time sinks in our lives, we time travel through the history of animated Disney films, we run some jewels on RTJ4, and we talk about three wildly different approaches to animation with Anomalisa, Your Lie in April and Promare! Let us know what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube. Per the usual, down below are the timestamps to the different segments. Topics [0:03] Final Fantasy XIV is going to ruin Kevin’s life [0:30] Anomalisa isn’t your kids’ animated film [0:44] The evolution of Disney animation [1:08] RTJ4 came out at the right time [1:29] Your Lie in April destroyed Angel [1:45] Promare is an Anime-ass anime film

We’re hitting the greens in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We kick off the show with impressions of Switch’s wild new “golf” game, What The Golf?, followed by a discussion of the current state of Switch ports, a look at the literal art of video games, and our thoughts on tiny hardware announcements like Sega’s Game Gear Micro and the upcoming Switch Fighter accessory. Plus, we weigh in on the changing face of game reviews, Scraggy’s saggy skin pants, and more. Have you tried What The Golf? Which games are occupying your Switch lately? Let us know in the comments. 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 follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.  As always, we’ve included links below for more on the news and games discussed in this episode. Enjoy! News [0:20] Virtuos believe that they can bring any current-gen game to the Nintendo Switch (My Nintendo News) [0:22] The Outer Worlds Switch Review: Ambitious But Ultimately Not Good Enough (Digital Foundry’s YouTube) [0:31] Amazon France Removes Listings For Mysterious Third-Party Switch Games (Nintendo Life) [0:40] Sakurai avoids talking about what he is playing to quell Smash Bros DLC speculation (Shacknews) [0:43] Multiplayer Final Fantasy is coming to Switch, PS4 on Aug. 27 (CNET) [0:47] Namco ports Pac-Man CE for the Xbox 360 to the NES for the Switch (The Verge) [0:51] Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Review (IGN’s YouTube) [1:12] Aardman Studios: “Definitely somewhere in our future is a stop motion video game” (GamesRadar+) [1:19] Fan-made Star Fox video shows what the franchise would like in a Paper Mario style (GoNintendo) [1:27] Liberated, a comic book action/stealth sidescroller, frees Switch in June (Nintendo Enthusiast) [1:29] The latest Pokémon short is a an homage to Looney Tunes (Engadget) [1:31] Sega’s tiny Game Gear Micro is 92% smaller than the original (Ars Technica) [1:39] Switch Fighter transforms your Nintendo Switch into an arcade cabinet (Geeky Gadgets) Games [0:06] What The Golf? (Official Site) [0:22] The Outer Worlds (Official Site) [0:43] Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition (Official Site) [0:47] Namcot Collection (Giant Bomb Game Page) [0:51] Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:27] Liberated (Official Site)

Would you look at that? We didn’t get cancelled by our corporate overlords after one episode! Lucky us, and lucky for you, listener, because you are getting another episode of Quarantine Chronicles. Today we’re giving impressions of Snowpiercer, Scoob! and Trolls World Tour, our thoughts on this whole Snyder Cut situation, WarnerMedia’s botched launch of HBO Max, SpaceX’s amazing launch of a pair of astronauts, and the YouTube channels that are keeping us entertained! Let us know down what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube. Per the usual, down below are the timestamps to the different segments. Topics [0:01] The SpaceX Launch was pretty darn cool [0:06] Snowpiercer has a promising start [0:22] Justice League’s Snyder Cut might be a slippery slope [0:54] Trolls World Tour was beautifully average [0:59] Scoob! deserves better [1:19] Scream 5 should be in good hands [1:27] Dead Meat and Corridor Crew prove YouTube is worth it

Old is the new new. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss what’s old, what’s new, and everything in between. We celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pac-Man with impressions of a game that combines the old with the new, Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus, along with impressions of Switch Online’s newest SNES games and the actually new Lonely Mountains: Downhill. We also weigh in on the surprise reveal of Paper Mario: The Origami King, rumors of Pikmin 3 coming to Switch, LEGO Super Mario’s real-life DLC, Mario Kart Tour’s Kong invasion, and the case of the missing Tony Hawk on Switch.  We’re not stopping there, though! Be sure to follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo for a special contest to celebrate the launch of our new show, the Quarantine Chronicles. We’ll be giving away a special amiibo prize pack featuring 30+ Smash Bros. amiibo in the coming days. And if you enjoy the show, you can subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:06] May 2020’s Nintendo Switch Online NES and SNES Games Announced (IGN) [0:36] Amazon’s multiplayer Pac-Man game is made for Twitch streaming (Engadget) [0:45] New Paper Mario coming to Nintendo Switch in July (Polygon) [1:05] Concept Artist Discusses Retro’s Cancelled Zelda and Mario Spin-Offs (IGN) [1:09]  Rumor: No Nintendo Directs May Be Released in Near Future (Siliconera)  [1:09[ Pikmin 3 is reportedly coming to Switch (VGC) [1:15] You’ll be able to buy swappable outfits for Lego’s Super Mario (The Verge) [1:28] EVO Online 2020 Cuts Smash Bros. On The Way To Becoming An Online Event (GameSpot) [1:32] Super Smash Bros Ultimate Online Open lets players compete for games & DLC (Shacknews) [1:36] Dixie Kong and Funky Kong swing into Mario Kart Tour (Nintendo.com) [1:40] Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2020 – Q&A Summary (Nintendo Investor Relations) [1:41] April 2020 NPD: U.S. game spending breaks records (VentureBeat) [1:47] Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Friendships trailer shows off fun new finishing moves (Polygon) [1:52] Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 are being remastered for PS4, Xbox One, and PC (The Verge) Games [0:08] Wild Guns (Giant Bomb Game Page) [0:11] Panel de Pon (Fandom Game Page) [0:16] Lonely Mountains: Downhill (Official Site) [0:27] Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:36] Pac-Man Live Studio (Official Site) [0:45] Paper Mario: The Origami King (Official Site) [1:09] Pikmin 3 (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:15] LEGO Super Mario (Official Site) [1:28] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site) [1:36] Mario Kart Tour (Official Site) [1:47] Mortal Kombat 11 (Official Site) [1:52] Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 (Official Site)

A new podcast from the guys who bring you your favorite bi-weekly Nintendo podcast? Hosted by the new guy? Does this make us a podcasting network now? Yes, yup, and not sure ‘cuz I don’t make the business decisions around here. In the inaugural episode of Quarantine Chronicles we’ll briefly talk about why we created this “spin-off” podcast (hint: it’s in the title), what you can expect from this podcast, and what we hope this podcast might evolve into later down the line. Then we’ll get to the good stuff. What’s the good stuff? Well, seeing as how all three of us live in LA County, and are under stay-at-home orders from the state, we’ve been consuming more (non-Nintendo) media and news than ever, so why not dedicate a show to it? We’re talking video games, movies, television, comics, anime, music, what have ya’. To make it even more chaotic, we’re going off the script and winging it for this podcast. Oh, how terrible this might be! Let us know down what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts,or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube. Finally, as with every episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, every episode of Quarantine Chronicles will include timestamps whenever you want to skip segments.  Topics [0:06] Final Fantasy 7 Remake is Kevin’s GOTY Frontrunner  [0:23] Harley Quinn Is Actually Great [0:36] TV in the Quarantine Age: Reunions and Late Night [0:57] The Tale of Princess Kaguya Is A Work Of Art [01:04] What is Bumblebee Supposed To Be? [01:25] The Killers Aren’t Trying  [01:43] Silver Spoon Was The Anime Angel Was Talking About

Go ahead, call shotgun. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re strapping into the driver seat to check in on three car games for Switch: Rocket League and its recently added Rocket Pass, Asphalt 9: Legends, and indie release REKT! High Octane Stunts. We also discuss acceleration of a very different kind with a break down of Switch’s record-breaking sales and how Nintendo can maintain that momentum, along with how the rest of the game industry is starting to re-find its footing and forge ahead with Summer Game Fest. Plus, we discuss Animal Crossing’s complete societal takeover and some intriguing new Clubhouse Games features. What’s your go-to racing game on Switch? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.  As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:45] Atooi Rebrands Chicken Wiggle Workshop to Hatch Tales (Nintendojo) [0:55] Nintendo sells a lot more Switches, as people stay at home playing Animal Crossing (TechCrunch) [0:56 – 1:44] Fiscal Year Ended March 2020 – Financial Results Explanatory Material (Nintendo Investor Relations) [1:00] Detroit Lions reveal schedule through Animal Crossing: New Horizons (The Verge) [1:01] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is now playing Animal Crossing. And she’s visiting her followers. (The Washington Post) [1:04] Star Wars writer launches late-night talk show on Animal Crossing (EW.com) [1:06] Nintendo planning to add content to Animal Crossing: New Horizons for years (GoNintendo) [1:14] Pokemon Sword and Shield sales at 17.37 million units (Dot Esports) [1:24] 18 Nintendo-Published Switch Games Sold More Than A Million Copies This Financial Year (Nintendo Life) [1:27] 9 New Details We Learned in Clubhouse Games: 51! (GameXplain’s YouTube) [1:35] No Nintendo Direct planned for June due to work-from-home hurdles (VentureBeat) [1:45] Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest is his latest push to rally the industry (GamesIndustry.biz) [1:51] EA remains focused on live services with 14 new games this year (VentureBeat) Games [0:01] Mario Kart 8: Deluxe (Official Site) [0:09] Rocket League (Official Site) [0:26] Asphalt 9: Legends (Official Site) [0:38] REKT! High Octane Stunts (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:45] Hatch Tales (Official Site) [0:58] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site) [1:14] Pokemon Sword and Shield (Official Site) [1:24] Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics (Nintendo.com Game Page)

Just because it’s fresh from the oven doesn’t mean it isn’t half-baked. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we cut through the legal controversies for our impressions of the elusive Cooking Mama: Cookstar. We also check out the onslaught of game updates Nintendo surprised us with this past week, including Worlds in Super Mario Maker 2, the expanded event calendar of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and the resurgence of Splatoon 2 and our take on the Octo Expansion DLC. Plus, we discuss why now is the right time for all these updates, Travis Scott’s wild Fortnite appearance, Switch sales, and what a Smash Bros. spinoff game could look like.  Have you gotten hold of Cooking Mama? Enjoying Mario Maker’s new Worlds? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.  As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to make it easy to locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:03] Free Final Update to Super Mario Maker 2 Adds World-Building Mode and New Course Parts (Nintendo.com) [0;20] Animal Crossing: New Horizons: How To Buy and Sell Turnips – Make Millions Of Bells The Easy Way (Nintendo Life) [0:23] Getty now has an Animal Crossing: New Horizons art generator (The Verge) [0:27] Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans are using the game for Tinder dates (Polygon) [0:29] Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update Brings Redd The Art Dealer, Leif, Nature Day, And Museum Expansion (GameSpot) [0:38] March 2020 NPD: Animal Crossing powers March to blockbuster game sales (VentureBeat) [1:01] Animal Crossing: New Horizons has sold 5 million digitally – SuperData (VG247) [1:04] More than 12 million people attended Travis Scott’s Fortnite concert (The Verge) [1:12] Splatoon 2 Is Getting A Free Demo And Its First Splatfest In Nearly A Year (GameSpot) 1[:20] Cooking Mama Series Owner And Cookstar Publisher Issue Statements On New Game (Nintendo World Report) [1:34] Nintendo Switch Firmware Update 10.0 Adds Button Remapping (Digital Trends) [1:40] A new Switch with dual screens is hiding in the console’s latest firmware (Input) [1:44] Genki tries to crack portable Switch docks with its new Covert Dock (The Verge) Games [0:03] Super Mario Maker 2 (Official Site) [0:20] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site) [0:40] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site) [1:04] Fortnite (Official Site) [1:12] Splatoon 2 (Official Site) [1:20] Cooking Mama: Cookstar (Official Site) [1:49] Overwatch (Official Site) [1:58] Ding Dong XL (Nintendo.com Game Page)

If you can’t go to work, work is coming to you. In video game form. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we experience the office hijinks of Nintendo’s new physics puzzler Good Job! and check in on our island progress in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. We also revisit Splatoon 2 and share impressions of two potentially Switch-bound multiplatform releases, Resident Evil 3 (leaks say maybe!) and Persona 5 (survey says maybe!). Plus, we discuss the impact of coronavirus on the game industry from big reveals such as PlayStation 5’s controller being diminished to a blog post to the growing role of leaks such as the Mario 3D Collection. Have thoughts on any of the topics in today’s episode? Let us know in the comments! Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.  As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:13] I opened my Animal Crossing island to Twitter, and it wasn’t a disaster (The Verge) [0:17] ‘Animal Crossing’ has become a streetwear playground (Input) [0:21] More Animal Crossing: New Horizons Dialogue Surfaces Hinting At Future DLC (NintendoSoup) [0:48] Atlus survey asks fans if they’re interested in a Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Breakers localization (GoNintendo) [1:02] Is Resident Evil 3 remake coming to Nintendo Switch? (Shacknews) [1:20] The Cooking Mama Game for Switch That Came Out, and Then Disappeared (IGN) [1:24] EXCLUSIVE: Cooking Mama Cookstar Switch eShop Controversy Explained (ScreenRant) [1:29] Sony reveals PlayStation 5 controller (CNET) [1:36] The ESA will not hold a digital E3 2020 event (GamesIndustry.biz) [1:40] Gaming Boom Hides Struggle to Create New Hits in Isolation (Bloomberg) [1:50] Lego’s interactive Super Mario sets will be out on August 1st, preorders start today (The Verge) [1:55] Nintendo is making 3D Mario remasters for his 35th anniversary (VentureBeat) Games [0:03] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site) [0:28] Splatoon 2 (Official Site) [0:43] Persona 5 Royal (Official Site) [1:02] Resident Evil 3 (Official Site) [1:08] Good Job! (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:19] Cooking Mama Cookstar (Official Site) [1:50] LEGO Super Mario (Official Site)

It’s time to get away. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we provide a much needed break from the coronovirus chaos by focusing on the positive. We share our impressions of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and discuss other online games we’re playing to stay connected with friends while staying at home. We also look forward (in every sense) to the next wave of releases from the recent Nintendo Direct Mini and Indie World presentations, highlighting the new reveals, ports, and independent games bound for Switch in the coming months. What games are keeping you busy at home in these unusual times? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.  As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy, and remember to stay at home and wash those hands! News [0:25] People are using Animal Crossing: New Horizons for birthdays, weddings and dates while stuck inside (Eurogamer.net) [0:28] Switch shortage plagues the US sending prices skyrocketing (Nintendo Enthusiast) [0:29] Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sold A Whopping 1.88 Million Copies In Three Days In Japan (Nintendo Life) [0:34] Gaming Usage Up 75 Percent Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Verizon Reports (Hollywood Reporter) [0:51] Nintendo Direct Mini 3.26.2020 (Nintendo.com) [0:52] Nintendo Switch Is Getting 51 Classic Board, Card, And Tabletop Games In One Package (GameSpot) [0:56] Nintendo launches Good Job!, a chaotic corporate puzzler for Switch (VideoGamer.com) [1:00] Sakurai’s latest Famitsu article reveals potential Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter delays (Nintendo Wire) [1:11] Ring Fit Adventure update adds rhythm game mode, music from Splatoon 2, Breath of the Wild (Polygon) [1:19] The Classic Star Wars Episode I Racer Comes to Nintendo Switch and PS4 (StarWars.com) [1:29] Catherine: Full Body will be released for Nintendo Switch on July 7 (VG247) [1:30] Burnout Paradise Remastered is coming to Switch later this year (Engadget) [1:36] Splatoon-Like Fighting Game Ninjala Launches On Nintendo Switch This May (GameSpot) [1:40] Bandai Namco Announces The Namcot Collection For Nintendo Switch (Nintendo Life) [1:43] Shantae and the Seven Sirens comes to Switch on May 28 (Nintendo Enthusiast) [1:45] Indie World Showcase 3.17.2020 (YouTube) [1:49] I Am Dead is a cute, colorful puzzle adventure game (Polygon) Games [0:04] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site) [0:51] Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:56] Good Job! (Nintendo.com Game Page)  [1:00] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site) [1:11] Ring Fit Adventure (Official Site) [1:19] Star Wars Episode 1: Racer (IGN Game Page) [1:29] Cathrine: Full Body (Official Site) [1:30] Burnout Paradise Remastered (Official Site) [1:36] Ninjala (Official Site) [1:40] Namcot Collection (Giant Bomb Game Page)  [1:45] Shantae and the Seven Sirens (IGN Game Page) [1:49] I Am Dead (Nintendo.com Game Page)

We’re hitting the multiplayer roads of Mario Kart Tour and bringing the item box along with us. Just like its randomization, we’re shuffling a whole hodgepodge of topics in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. From our takes on LEGO Super Mario and Apple TV+’s video game inspired Mythic Quest to industry news like the cancellation of E3 2020 and Reggie joining GameStop, there’s a lot to cover. Plus, of course, impressions of Mario Kart Tour’s newest mode. We want to hear your thoughts, too. Let us know what you think of any of this episode’s topics in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.  As always, we’ve included links below for more on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:03] Former Nintendo boss Reggie Fils-Aimé joins GameStop’s board of directors (The Verge) [0:07] February 2020 NPD: Spending dips after another slow month (VentureBeat) [0:27] E3 2020 Cancelled (Kotaku) [0:34] E3 2020 Cancellation: Here’s How Nintendo Has Responded (GameSpot) [0:46] The NBA suspending its season is causing NBA 2K20 to crash (Destructoid) [1:00] You can now stream all 9 episodes of Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet on Apple TV+ (iMore) [1:18] Mario Kart Tour Multiplayer Modes Are Now Live (Nintendo Life) [1:21] Nintendo banning Dr. Mario World players who are modifying game data (GoNintendo) [1:32] Pokemon Go won’t make you leave the house due to coronavirus (Polygon) [1:34] Killer Queen Black sees permanent price drop to $10 (GoNintendo) [1:39] LEGO Super Mario will let you build and play real-world game levels (Input) [1:43] Rumor: LEGO Super Mario To Have 13 Sets, Prices Start At EUR3.99 (NintendoSoup) [1:47] Everything you want to know about LEGO Super Mario [Feature] (The Brothers Brick) [1:50] Mario Levis Fashion Line Will Launch in April 2020 (Siliconera) Games [1:18] Mario Kart Tour (Official Site) [1:21] Dr. Mario World (Official Site) [1:32] Pokemon Go (Official Site) [1:34] Killer Queen Black (Official Site) [1:39] LEGO Super Mario (Official Site)

Grab a chili cheese dog and join us for a discussion of video game movies. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our takes on the Sonic The Hedgehog movie, Dragon Quest: Your Story on Netflix, and whether game movies have finally turned the corner. We also discuss some actual video games with our takeaways from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct, the announcements of PlatinumGames’ Project G.G. and Harmonix’s Fuser, and impressions of What Remains of Edith Finch. Plus, we examine the impact of the coronavirus on the game industry and dip into the world of PlayStation 4’s Dreams. What’s your favorite video game movie? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segment that most interests you. Enjoy! News [0:09] Discussion: The Sonic the Hedgehog Movie [0:17] Sonic Director Reveals They Had Plans For Super Sonic (ComicBook.com) [0:27] ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Sets Box Office Record For Video Game Movie At $70 Million (Deadline) [0:33] Nintendo Will Own The Rights To The Illumination Super Mario Movie (Siliconera) [0:44] Dragon Quest: Your Story is now available on Netflix (Nintendo Enthusiast) [1:04] Always Sunny’s Rob McElhenney explains why his Minecraft movie deal fell apart (GoNintendo) [1:09] Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ helps fuel 554% growth in The Witcher 3 sales (VentureBeat) [1:14] Overwatch and Diablo are being adapted as TV shows, according to LinkedIn profile (Polygon) [1:18] Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct 2.20.2020 (Nintendo.com) [1:23] Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Booth Is The Best Thing At PAX East (GameSpot) [1:29] Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ save transfer option isn’t getting any less confusing (Eurogamer.net) [1:32] PlatinumGames announces Project G.G., the next game from Hideki Kamiya (Polygon) [1:25] New PlatinumGames Tokyo Studio Will Make Live Service Games (Digital Trends) [1:40] Harmonix announces DJ music game Fuser for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Gematsu) [1:46] GDC 2020 Postponed Over Coronavirus Concerns (IGN) [1:52] The Outer Worlds’ Switch port delayed by coronavirus outbreak in China (VentureBeat) [1:53] Coronavirus: Nintendo Likely to Suffer Global Switch Shortages (Bloomberg) Games [1:09] The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Official Site) [1:18] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site) [1:32] Project G.G. (Official Site) [1:40] Fuser (Official Site) [1:59] What Remains of Edith Finch (Official Site) [2:11] Dreams (Official Site)

It’s a time of defied expectations. You expect Nintendo to never let go of an IP, yet they do with The Wonderful 101. You expect E3 to be the epicenter of gaming, yet big names drop out. And maybe you expect Professor Oak to remain Pokemon’s one true Oak, yet in comes his long-hair-don’t-care counterpart Grand Oak. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our takes on all that scrambled news and pair it with a scramble of a different kind, our hands-on impressions of the upcoming Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. Plus, we spend some time with the Pokemon Home app, break down the lineups of EVO 2020 and Switch Online’s February SNES/NES update, and more. Which news story most surprised you? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:03] We’re officially in the longest Nintendo Direct drought in history (Destructoid) [0:09] The Wonderful 101: Remastered coming to Nintendo Switch, PC, and PS4 (Polygon) [0:23] SisQo, of Dru Hill and Thong Song Fame, Would Like to Be in The Wonderful 101: Remastered (USgamer) [0:27] Nine Months Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ending March 2020 – Q&A Summary (Nintendo Investor Relations) [0:28] Nintendo’s mobile efforts become more dire with monthly Fire Emblem subscription (The Verge) [0:41] Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training For Nintendo Switch Adds Championship And Challenge Features (NintendoSoup) [0:43] January 2020 NPD: Even Goku can’t rescue game spending (VentureBeat) [0:46] EVO 2020 lineup revealed, Smash Bros. Ultimate a main event title (GoNintendo) [0:56] Nintendo’s latest SNES games for Switch include two US debuts (The Verge) [1:05] Geoff Keighley will not participate in E3 2020 (GamesIndustry.biz) [1:12] E3 2020 pitch proposes overhaul with ‘queuetainment,’ new floor plan, industry-only day (GameDaily.biz) [1:30] Pokemon Home launches on Nintendo Switch, introduces new Professor Oak (Polygon) [1:33] “Maliciously-crafted” Pokémon can crash Sword and Shield via Surprise Trade (Eurogamer.net) [1:38] Nintendo and The Pokemon Company issue statement regarding the Pokemon Sword & Shield leaks (My Nintendo News) [1:40] Pokemon Home APK includes a rather random GIF (GoNintendo) [1:52] Atlus Says Its Survey Asking About Switch Ports Exceeded Expectations (Nintendo Life) Games [0:09] The Wonderful 101: Remastered (Official Kickstarter Page) [0:28] Fire Emblem Heroes (Official Site) [0:41] Brain Age for Nintendo Switch (IGN Game Page) [1:30] Pokemon Home (Official Site) [1:42] Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers (IGN Game Page)

A mirage this its not. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore, Bee Simulator, and Byleth in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We also look at a very different type of encore with Nintendo’s latest financials, breaking down how the Switch truly is the new Wii and what that means next for the system. Plus, we discuss Nintendo’s mastery of the DLC double-dip, Animal Crossing: New Horizons news, and more. Are you picking up Tokyo Mirage Sessions? Do you like Byleth in Smash? Tell us in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below with more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:03] Nintendo Switch overtakes SNES with more than 52 million sold (The Verge) [0:07] Nine Months Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ending March 2020 (Nintendo Investor Relations) [0:11] The guy who knew Nintendo’s Switch surprise ahead of time has pled guilty to hacking (The Verge) [0:19] Nintendo planned a Switch stylus attachment for your Joy-Con (Eurogamer.net) [0:22] Animal Crossing Themed Switch Console And Carry Case Are Coming (GameSpot) [0:26] Nintendo Shares More Information About The Multiplayer In Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo Life) [0:46] Byleth Now Available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch (IGN) [0:58] Mortal Kombat 11 Joker DLC Available To Download Now (GameSpot) [1:07] Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield sold 16 million copies in 45 days (Shacknews) [1:12] Pokemon Go’s live events drove nearly $250 million in tourism revenue last year (The Verge) [1:16] Pokemon Home Basic and Premium pricing details announced (Polygon) [1:26] EA still lukewarm on bringing its portfolio to Switch (GamesIndustry.biz) [1:32] The Outer Worlds, our Game of the Year, is coming to Switch in March (Destructoid) [1:34] DOOM Eternal still coming to Nintendo Switch, delay not ‘huge’ (Nintendo Wire) Games [0:22] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site) [0:45] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site) [0:58] Mortal Kombat 11 (Official Site) [1:07] Pokemon Sword and Shield (Official Site) [1:16] Pokemon Home (Official Site) [1:32] The Outer Worlds (Official Site) [1:34] DOOM Eternal (Official Site) [1:38] Bee Simulator (Official Site) [1:48] Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore (Nintendo.com Game Page)

Get the download lowdown. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our takes on Nintendo’s big DLC news: Byleth joining the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster and Pokemon Sword & Shield’s Expansion Pass. We also go hands-on with the upcoming Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, share impressions of Switch indie runner EarthNight, and discuss the woes of the first-ever Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Open. Plus, a round-up of the first official Super Nintendo World details, the next wave of unexpected third-party Switch ports, and more. What do you think of Byleth in Smash? Or Pokemon ditching its third versions in favor of DLC? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:02] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents “Byleth” (YouTube) [0:10] Fire Emblem: Three Houses gets a secret fourth house in DLC (Polygon) [0:12] Smash fans watched a 38-minute Nintendo Direct and all they got was another Fire Emblem character (The Washington Post) [0:15] Assassins Creed and Cuphead Super Smash Bros Ultimate Mii Costumes Coming (Siliconera) [0:18] Ninja is getting a Fortnite skin (The Verge) [0:21] Devil May Cry 3 On Switch Will Introduce A Style Change System (GameSpot) [0:27] ‘Metro Redux’ is coming to Nintendo Switch February 28th (Engadget) [0:28] Bioshock Collection is headed to Nintendo Switch (Polygon) [0:31] Nintendo Switch Was The Best-Selling Gaming Console of 2019 (ComicBook.com) [0:41] Nintendo’s 2020 Recruitment Pamphlet Features Numerous Nintendo Characters, Including Wart! (GoNintendo)  [0:46] Pokemon Direct – 01.09.2020 (Nintendo.com) [0:47] Pokemon Sword Expansion Pass and Pokemon Shield Expansion Pass to launch in 2020 (Nintendo.com) [1:06] December 2019 NPD — Call of Duty, Star Wars close out 2019 on top (VentureBeat) [1:13] Pokemon Home Service Launching Next Month (GameSpot) [1:17] Now There Are Official Pokemon ASMR Videos (Kotaku) [1:20] Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Coming To Switch In March (Game Informer) [1:32] Japan’s Super Nintendo World theme park will feature smart Mario-themed wristbands (The Verge) [1:42] Super Nintendo World Japan: Galantis ft. Charlie XBX – WE ARE BORN TO PLAY (YouTube) [1:50] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe North American Online Open now underway on Nintendo Switch (My Nintendo News) Games [0:02] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site) [0:10] Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Official Site) [0:18] Fortnite (Official Site) [0:21] Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition (Official Site) [0:27] Metro Redux (Official Site) [0:28] Bioshock: The Collection (Official Site) [0:47] Pokemon Sword and Shield (Official Site) [1:13] Pokemon Home (IGN Game Page) [1:20] Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (Official Site) [1:50] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Official Site) [2:01] EarthNight (Official Site)

Happy New Year! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re taking a look at the year ahead. From Super Nintendo World to rumors of a Switch Pro to dream sequels, we cast our predictions of where 2020 is going for Nintendo and gaming as a whole. And along the way, we cover everything from The Witcher’s breakout success on Netflix to Baby Sonic. Plus, it wouldn’t be a new year without a party, so we share our impressions of The Jackbox Party Pack 6 for Switch. What do you want to see from Nintendo this year? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo, where we’re currently hosting a $35 eShop credit giveaway! But act fast, the contest closes tomorrow, January 6, at midnight PST. As always, you can learn more about the news and games discussed in this episode via the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy, and here’s to a great 2020! News [0:04] Mario Kart Ride Details for Super Nintendo World – Track Layout & Scene Descriptions (Orlando ParkStop) [0:17] Nintendo’s Tokyo store isn’t large enough for its fan base (The Japan Times) [0:23] Netflix’s The Witcher has made The Witcher 3 way more popular (The Verge) [0:27] Ubisoft and Lionsgate To Develop Rabbids Film (Ubisoft.com) [0:30] New Sonic movie trailer reveals Baby Sonic design (Polygon) [0:32] Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter Posts Thank-You Video With Hidden Message (Siliconera) [0:37] Analysts Agree That Switch Will Be King In 2020, Less Sure About The Switch Pro (Nintendo Life) [0:45] Switch 64 GB game cards look set for 2020 release (GoNintendo) [0:53] Reflecting on Leadership, Pizza, Video Games, and “My Body is Ready” | Reggie Fils-Aime (Present Value Podcast) [0:55] Designated assistance: There’s a rumor Metroid Prime 4’s environment work may have been outsourced (Nintendo Enthusiast) [1:06] Kirby’s song will get your new year off to an inspiring start (Destructoid) [1:08] Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze lead returns to Retro (VGC) [1:13] Challenge your body and mind with Switch this year (GoNintendo) [1:14] GRID Autosport Switch update adds local multiplayer, Labo support coming 2020 (Shacknews) Games [0:23] The Witcher 3 (Official Site) [0:49] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 (IGN Game Page) [0:55] Metroid Prime 4 (IGN Game Page) [1:06] Super Kirby Clash (Official Site) [1:12] Brain Age for Nintendo Switch (Nintendo UK Game Page) [1:14] Grid Autosport (Official Site) [1:26] The Jackbox Party Pack 6 (Offical Site)  Correction: In this episode, we identify the publisher of Grid Autosport as Bandai Namco. It is Codemasters. Our apologies for the error.

Award season is upon us. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re closing out the year with our picks for Games of the Year, as well as our takes on the the winners, reveals, and overall presentation of The Game Awards 2019. Plus, we discuss the latest Indie World showcase, the surprise of Sony’s MLB The Show going multiplatform, impressions of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and announce our Day and Night giveaway winners. What’s your Game of the Year? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. Be sure to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo as we’ll have one more eShop credit giveaway coming your way very soon. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01 – 1:25] The Game Awards 2019 (Official Site) [0:07] How The Game Awards Brought ‘Apex Legends’ Character Mirage to Life Onstage (Hollywood Reporter) [0:08] J.J. Abrams shows off Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker clip in Fortnite (The Verge) [0:18 ] The Game Awards: Geoff Keighley on Viewership, Sticking With Streaming (Variety) [0:41] Luigi’s Mansion 3 will get a little bigger in 2020 (Polygon) [0:44] The Ring Fit Adventure Play Experience Kicks Off Across the US this Month (Nintendo.com) [0:46] Report: Video game sales dropped 14% in November, hardware down 26% [NPD] (GameDaily.biz) [0:50] The next generation of Xbox is just called … Xbox (Polygon) [0:59] A New Bravely Default Is Coming To Switch (Kotaku) [1:03] Here’s the extended edition of The Game Awards’ No More Heroes 3 trailer (Destructoid) [1:05] Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Announces X-Men Rise of the Phoenix DLC (IGN) [1:07] Action RPG Maneater announced for Switch (Nintendo Everything) [1:10] Telltale confirms it will make The Wolf Among Us 2 (VentureBeat) [1:13] MLB The Show seems set for release on Switch in 2021 (GoNintendo) [1:24] The Game Awards offers an E3-esque buffet of Steam demos for unreleased games (Polygon) [1:25 – 1:42] Nintendo Switch – Indie World Showcase – 12.10.2019 (Nintendo.com) [1:26] Axiom Verge 2 is Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2020 (Digital Trends) [1:29] Sports Story Is Golf Story Except With Lots More Sports (Kotaku) [1:31] Be a skateboarding bird in the adorable Skatebird on Switch next year (Eurogamer.net) [1:34] SuperMash is a video game that makes video games (Polygon) [1:38] 90s-themed detective game Murder by Numbers announced for Switch, PC (Gematsu) [1:40] Pass The Bar, Then Perch On It – Aviary Attorney: Definitive Edition Lands On Switch In January (Nintendo Life) [2:06] ‘Tetris 99’ gets a team battle mode (Engadget) Games [0:08] Fortnite (Official Site) [0:41] Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Official Site) [0:44] Ring Fit Adventure (Official Site) [0:59] Bravely Default II (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:03] No More Heroes 3 (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:05] Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order (Official Site) [1:07] Maneater (Official Site) [1:10] The Wolf Among Us 2 (IGN Game Page) [1:26] Axiom Verge 2 (Official Site) [1:29] Sports Story (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:31] SkateBIRD (Official Site) [1:34] SuperMash (Official Site) [1:38] Murder by Numbers (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:40] Aviary Attorney: Definitive Edition (Official Site) [1:42] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (Official Site) [1:57] Resident Evil 2 (Official Site) [2:02] Tetris 99 (Official Site) [2:07] Sayonara Wild Hearts (Official Site) [2:09] Pokemon Sword and Shield (Official Site) [2:11] Sekiro Shadows Die Twice (Official Site)

“You got your Link in my Mario.” “You got your Sonic in my Super Monkey Ball.” “You got your Witcher 3 in my… Dameon x Machina?” In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we cover crossovers big and small with impressions of Super Mario Maker 2’s surprise Version 2 update, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, and our takes on everything from Mega Man in Dragalia Lost to The Witcher in Dameon x Machina. Plus, we announce our anniversary giveaway winners, revisit Ring Fit Adventure from an exercise-first perspective, give our impressions of new Switch puzzler Day and Night, and share our all-time favorite puzzle games.  What’s your favorite puzzle game? Let us know in the comments below and you could win a free copy of Day and Night! Three lucky commenters will be chosen at random and announced as winners in our next episode. To make sure you don’t miss it, subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, Pandora, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app, and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to more easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!  News [0:06] Big Mario Maker 2 Update Out Now, Lets You Play As Link From Zelda (GameSpot) [0:18] Rumor: Metroid Prime Switch trilogy will be announced soon, for real this time (GamesRadar+) [0:29] Super Discord World 2: Super Discord Bros. 5 (Official Site) [0:32] December’s Nintendo Switch Online NES and SNES Games Announced (IGN) [0:43] Daemon X Machina Gets Free Collaboration DLC from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Siliconera) [0;45] How Saber Interactive crammed the Witcher 3 onto Switch (VentureBeat) [0:49] Mega Man Joins Forces With Nintendo’s Mobile Game Dragalia Lost (Nintendo Life) [0:53] Smash Bros. Brawl mod adds in Godzilla (Go Nintendo) [1:02] Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD theme song will roll its way into your head all day (Nintendo Wire) [1:16] Buy Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD And Sega Might Remake The Original Games (Nintendo Life) [1:40] Nintendo’s Switch just had its best sales week in the US (TechCrunch) [1:43] The Nintendo Switch is launching in China next week (The Verge) Games [0:06] Super Mario Maker 2 (Official Site) [0:43] Daemon X Machina (Official Site) [0:45] The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition (Official Site) [0:49] Dragalia Lost (Official Site) [1:02] Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD (Official Site) [1:24] Ring Fit Adventure (Official Site) [1:45] Day and Night (Nintendo.com Game Page) Official Contest Rules: All registrants must be age 13 or older. The contest begins on December 8, 2019 at 12:00 AM PST and ends on December 20, 2019 at 11:59 PM PST. Visitors may only enter the contest once by leaving a comment below. Any additional entries that a given visitor makes will be disqualified. Three (3) commenters will be chosen at random and receive one (1) digital US eShop download code for Day and Night for the Nintendo Switch. Random Nintendo staff members may not participate in this contest. Random Nintendo reserves the right to disqualify any entry for any reason. The winners will be chosen at random on December 21, 2019, announced in Episode 218 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email.

We’re taking this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast to the Dynamax. We visit the Galar region to bring you our impressions of Pokemon Sword and Shield, plus discuss how fan demands are affecting gaming as a whole. We also weigh in on Sonic’s new movie design, Mario Kart Tour’s new control options, Animal Crossing’s new paid subscriptions, and Shigeru Miyamoto’s new Disney-esque ambitions. This episode also marks the show’s eighth anniversary and as a thank you for your continued support, we’re giving away eight prizes over the next month! It all starts here with a set of prizes that are as random as they are Nintendo: three copies of Switch racing sim Truck Racing Championship, one of which is signed by the three of us and includes a bonus $20 eShop gift card! Because really, what more could you want than a signed copy of a game we spent six minutes talking about two months ago? To enter, simply leave a comment below. We’ll random choose three winners next episode, plus announce our next game giveaway. To make sure you don’t miss it, subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. Be sure to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo, where we’ll be hosting two $30 eShop gift card giveaways in the coming weeks. As always, you can learn more about the news and games discussed in this episode via the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy, and thank you for the past eight years! News [0:29] Who Leaked Sword And Shield Secrets? Pokemon Lawyers Want To Catch Em All (Forbes) [0:41] New Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Trailer Shows His Redesigned Face (Kotaku) [0:46] ‘Sonic’ Redesign Reportedly Cost Paramount $5 Million (IndieWire) [0:52] The Game Awards 2019 nominees announced (Gematsu) [1:01] Mario Kart Tour Now Lets You Switch Between Steering And Drifting Mid-Race (GameSpot) [1:04] Pokemon Sword and Shield catches six million in global sales (Destructoid) [1:07] Game Freak currently has no plans to add missing Pokemon in Sword/Shield later on (Nintendo Everything) [1:08] October 2019 NPD: Call of Duty and Outer Worlds deliver solid month (VentureBeat) [1:14] Nintendo is adding paid memberships to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp (The Verge) [1:24] Brain Age: Nintendo Switch Training Will Not Have A Physical Release In North America (NintendoSoup) [1:28] Tencent hopes to create games using Nintendo’s characters (GoNintendo) [1:30] Nintendo’s Miyamoto wants to make Mario the new Mickey Mouse (Nikkei Asian Review) Games [0:01] Pokemon Sword and Shield (Official Site) [1:02] Mario Kart Tour (Official Site) [1:14] Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp (Official Site) [1:24] Brain Age for Nintendo Switch (Official Site) Official Contest Rules: All registrants must be age 13 or older. The contest begins on November 26, 2019 at 12:00 AM PST and ends on December 6, 2019 at 11:59 PM PST. Visitors may only enter the contest once by leaving a comment below. Any additional entries that a given visitor makes will be disqualified. Three (3) commenters will be chosen at random and receive one (1) physical copy of Truck Racing Championship for the Nintendo Switch. One (1) commenters’ copy will include a $20 eShop gift card. Random Nintendo staff members may not participate in this contest. Random Nintendo reserves the right to disqualify any entry for any reason. The winners will be chosen at random on December 7, 2019, announced in Episode 217 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email.

We ain’t afraid of no ghosts. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we dive head first into the haunted hotel of Luigi’s Mansion 3 to bring you our impressions of the single-player and co-op experiences. We also share impressions of Terry Bogard in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo’s surprise co-op game The Stretchers, and a first look at The Outer Worlds. Plus, we discuss Overwatch 2 and the changing concept of sequels, the Switch Lite’s success and what it means for Swith’s future game library, and Nintendo’s half-year financial report.  What do you think of Luigi’s Mansion 3? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:02] Terry Bogard From the FATAL FURY Series Joins Super Smash Bros Ultimate (Nintendo.com) [0:10] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents “Terry Bogard” (YouTube) [0:32] Overwatch 2 officially revealed at BlizzCon 2019 (Polygon) [0:41] Convincing Blizzard To Merge Overwatch 1 And 2 Was ‘Very Challenging’ (Kotaku Australia) [0:47] Impressive Switch sales lead to a strong six months for Nintendo in 2019 (GameDaily.biz) [0:49] Six Months Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ending March 2020 (Nintendo Investor Relations) [0:51] Nintendo says that it’s open to more remakes on Switch like Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Destructoid) [0:56] Report: Nintendo wants to bring cancelled 3DS games to Switch (Eurogamer.net) [1:00] Nintendo boss Bowser on Switch Lite sales, 3DS support, and tiny retro consoles (The Verge) [1:04] Nintendo’s Black Friday Switch Bundle Doesn’t Include the Model With the Improved Battery (Twinfinite) [1:15] Mario Kart Tour Has a Rocket Start With 123.9 Million Downloads in Its First Month (Sensor Tower) [1:17] Mario Kart Tour will test real-time multiplayer in December (TechCrunch) [1:40] Nintendo Surprise Launches New Switch Game The Stretchers (GameSpot) Games [0:02] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site) [0:32] Overwatch 2 (Official Site) [1:15] Mario Kart Tour (Official Site) [1:19] Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Official Site) [1:40] The Stretchers (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:50] The Outer Worlds (Official Site)

Where we dropping, boys? In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re not just dropping in on the new Fortnite Chapter 2, but also dropping pounds in our episode’s titular game Ring Fit Adventure, dropping berries in Killer Queen Black, and dropping back seven years to revisit the 3DS’s Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. Along with all those impressions, we also discuss whether Nintendo is turning into Disney, our favorite generations of Nintendo, the latest Pokemon news, and September sales numbers. We want to hear from you, too! Let us know what you think about any of the topics in this episode in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:05] Universal Parks & Resorts CEO shares new details on Super Nintendo World (Attractions Magazine) [0:12] Extra: Tales of the Super Mario Bros. Movie [0:15] Universal’s latest patent may pertain to the Yoshi ride at Super Nintendo World (GoNintendo) [0:18] Nintendo Tokyo store opening this November, first merchandise revealed (Nintendo Wire) [0:36] Shuntaro Furukawa Is Ready to Take Nintendo to the Next Level (Time) [0:37] New Sonic the Hedgehog movie character redesign leaked (Shacknews) [0:48] Reggie Calls Wii U A “Failure Forward” Because It Led To Switch (Nintendo Life) [0:54] The Pokemon Company President Claims Pokemon GO Helped Players To Save USD18 Billion In Medical Fees (NintendoSoup) [0:57] Pokemon Go to get dedicated in-game PVP league in 2020 (Eurogamer.net) [0:58] ‘Pokemon Sword and Shield’ Won’t Have Connectivity to ‘Pokémon Go’ (Newsweek) [1:00] Pokemon Sword & Shield get Fat Pikachu, Longcat Meowth Gigantamax forms (Polygon) [1:10] Nintendo Switch sales top 15 million in North America alone (Engadget) [1:15] September 2019 NPD: NBA 2K20 and Borderlands 3 top the charts (VentureBeat) Games [0:55] Pokemon Go (Official Site) [0:58] Pokemon Sword & Shield (Official Site) [1:20] Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age (Official Site) [1:27] Ring Fit Adventure (Official Site) [1:46] Killer Queen Black (Official Site) [1:53] Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:59] Fortnite Chapter 2 (Official Site)

The great debate has arrived: is Super Mario World the best video game ever? Where does it stand against other Mario titles? If you’re a regular listener, you know it’s been a point of contention for us, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we finally hash it out. But like any good title fight, you need a pre-show too. Luckily we’ve got plenty to cover, from Brain Age’s revival and fresh Pokemon Sword & Shield details to a look back at the Mario & Luigi series in light of developer AlphaDream’s bankruptcy. Plus, we debate gaming’s best controller and share impressions of the Switch Lite and Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse. Where do you rank Super Mario World? Comment and let us know! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:04] Brain Training for Nintendo Switch revealed, coming December 27 to Japan (GoNintendo) [0:18] From the Random Nintendo Archives: Dog Blog – A Day-By-Day Look at Nintendogs [0:26] Sword and Shield livestream reveals new Galarian Pokemon (TechRadar) [0:30] Pokemon Sword And Shield Have Mechanics To Let You Use Your Favorite Pokemon Competitively (Game Informer) [0:39] Luigi’s Mansion 3 will be getting paid DLC with new multiplayer content (GamesRadar+) [0:41] Mario Kart Tour Speeds to 90 Million Downloads in First Week to Become Nintendo’s Fastest-Ever Mobile Game Launch (Sensor Tower) [0:58] Mario & Luigi Developer AlphaDream Goes Bankrupt (GameSpot) [1:05] Hands-On: Nintendo Switch Lite [1:09] Nintendo fought hard to lower the Switch Lite’s price to $200, say suppliers (Gamasutra) [1:16] Switch Lite Sales: The Bloomberg-Citi Disaster (Kantan Games Inc. CEO Blog) [1:25] Debate: Gaming’s Best Controller [1:40] Debate: Super Mario World Games [0:04] Brain Age for Nintendo Switch (IGN Game Page) [0:18] Nintendogs (Giant Bomb Game Page) [0:26] Pokemon Sword & Shield (Official Site) [0:39] Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Official Site) [0:41] Mario Kart Tour (Official Site) [0:58] Mario & Luigi (Giant Bomb Franchise Page) [1:18] Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse (WayForward Game Page) [1:34] Super Mario World (Nintendo UK Game Page)

If the first half of 2019 was the Switch lineup in a slumber, then September’s onslaught of new games is its awakening. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of three of the biggest, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Untitled Goose Game, and Sayonara Wild Hearts, plus older releases Cuphead and Truck Racing Championship. We also examine what such a high number of new titles means for discoverability and the future of the eShop, as well as give our takes on Mario Kart Tour and its multiple monetization schemes. Which September releases have you been playing? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. Be sure to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo – we might soon be giving away one of the games talked about in this episode (hint hint). As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:15] Miyamoto Asked Zelda Producer to Make Mario Maker-Style Zelda Game, Which Led to Link’s Awakening’s New Mode (IGN) [0:25] How Untitled Goose Game adapted Debussy for its dynamic soundtrack (The Verge) [0:58] Developers Cash In By Selling Their Switch Games For Pennies (Kotaku) [1:07] Hamster Corporation and Hideki Kamiya receive World Records for retro re-releases (Destructoid) [1:12] Developers Raise Alarm Over Their Cut of Google Play Pass’ Subscription Money (IGN) [1:19] Inside The Ghosting, Racism, And Exploitation At Game Publisher Nicalis (Kotaku) [1:23] Ittle Dew 2 Removed From Switch eShop Against Developer’s Wishes (Nintendo Life) [1:33] Mario Kart Tour just smoked Pokemon Go in day-one downloads (TNW) [1:37] Mario Kart Tour ‘Gold Pass’ announced, priced at $5 a month, unlocks 200cc and more (GoNintendo) Games [0:03] The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Official Site) [0:20] Untitled Goose Game (Official Site) [0:28] Sayonara Wild Hearts (Official Site) [0:40] Cuphead (Official Site) [0:47] Truck Racing Championship (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:26] Mario Kart Tour (Official Site)

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 been your favorite Nintendo announcement of the past few weeks? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:03] Nintendo Switch’s new ring controller game is Ring Fit Adventure (Polygon) [0:21 – 1:39] Nintendo Direct 9.4.2019 (Nintendo.com) [0:22] Banjo-Kazooie is available on Super Smash Bros. starting today (CNET) [0:30] Smash Ultimate Mii Fighter Costumes Round 3 includes Undertale outfit (Shacknews) [0:38] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Adding Terry Bogard As DLC This November, With More New Fighters On The Way (GameSpot) [0:43] Overwatch Comes To Switch Next Month (Kotaku) [0:49] Tetris 99’s 2.0 update includes a new ‘Invictus’ mode (Destructoid) [0:58] Super Nintendo games now available on the Switch (The Verge) [1:02] New NES and SNES Online games will no longer be released monthly (Vooks) [1:06] Tokyo Mirage Sessions Is Coming To Switch Early Next Year (GameSpot) [1:07] Deadly Premonition 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch (Polygon) [1:10] Return of the Obra Dinn is coming to Switch (VentureBeat) [1:18] Little Town Hero trailer helps better understand its strategic gameplay (Nintendo Enthusiast) [1:22] Pokemon Sword and Shield: Three New Features, New Pokemon Revealed (IGN) [1:32] Luigi’s Mansion 3 ScreamPark mode pits Luigi and Gooigi against each other (VideoGamer.com) [1:36] Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Everything We Learned From Nintendo Direct (ScreenRant) [1:41] Switch’s Astral Chain is the only new release to make The NPD Group’s top 10 in August (VentureBeat) Games [0:03] Ring Fit Adventure (Official Site) [0:22] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site) [0:43] Overwatch (Official Site) [0:49] Tetris 99 (Official Site) [1:06] Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:07] Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:10] Return of the Obra Din (Official Site) [1:18] Little Town Hero (Official Site) [1:21] Pokemon Sword & Shield (Official Site) [1:32] Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Official Site) [1:36] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:40] Astral Chain (Official Site) [1:52] Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (Official Site)

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? Tell us know in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.   As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!     News [0:02] Indie World Showcase – 8.19.2019 (YouTube) [0:12] Freedom Finger will be prodding PC and Nintendo Switch September 27 (Destructoid) [0:19] Skater XL grinds to Nintendo Switch in 2020 (Shacknews) [0:27] The mind-bending puzzle game Youropa comes to Switch this winter (Nintendo Enthusiast) [0:31] The Touryst Is One Of The Coolest-Looking Indie Switch Games On The Way (GameSpot) [0:35] Blasphemous PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One Release Date Revealed (ComicBook.com) [0:38] Physics-based golf parody game What the Golf? adds Switch version (Gematsu) [0:41] Untitled Goose Game gets September release date (Eurogamer.net) [0:42] Shovel Knight Dig Announced, New Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove Details Announced (IGN) [0:49] Ori and the Blind Forest coming to Nintendo Switch (Polygon) [0:54] Microsoft has “no plans” to release more Xbox exclusives on PS4 or Nintendo Switch (GamesIndustry.biz) [0:58] EA: “We are absolutely looking at more Switch games in our portfolio” (Nintendo Everything) [1:03] Did an Overwatch Nintendo Switch case just leak Overwatch for Switch? (Polygon) [1:12] Mega Man Zero/ZX Collection Announced For PS4, Switch, Xbox One and PC (IGN) [1:15] Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King announced for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Gematsu) [1:21] The next ‘Mario & Sonic Olympics’ game has a retro 2D mode (Engadget) [1:45] Report: The Pokemon Company is More Interested in Mobile Monetization Than Nintendo (USgamer) [1:46] Mario Kart Tour Release Date Revealed, Courses Based On Real-World Locations Shown Off (GameSpot) Games [0:12] Freedom Finger (Official Site) [0:19] Skater XL (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:27] Youropa (Official Site) [0:31] The Touryst (Official Site) [0:35] Blasphemous (Official Site) [0:38] What The Golf? (Official Site) [0:41] Untitled Goose Game (Official Site) [0:42] Shovel Knight Dig (Official Site) [0:48] Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition (Official Site) [1:03] Overwatch (Official Site) [1:12] Mega Man Zero/ZX Collection (IGN Game Page) [1:15] Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King (IGN Game Page) [1:21] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Tokyo Games 2020 (Official Site) [1:24] Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:33] Pokemon Masters (Official Site) [1:46] Mario Kart Tour (Official Site) [1:48] Wolfenstein: Youngblood (Official Site) [2:01] Superbeat: Xonic (Official Site)

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 Zero Escape series. What’s the weirdest game you’ve ever played? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:06] Reggie Fils-Aime: Facts are facts, games don’t cause gun violence (Nintendo Enthusiast) [0:09] Walmart Removes Violent Video Game Signage, Still Sells Guns (VICE) [0:15] Zelda Fans Protest, Smash PS4 Over Very Similar Chinese Game (Kotaku) [0:17] NBA 2K20’s gameplay reveal for the WNBA is met with saddening mockery (Polygon) [0:26] Discussion: Weird Games and Our Favorites [0:37] Extra: Nintendo’s Forgotten Handheld [0:40] Fight Crab is a game about giant crabs fighting, and it features chainsaws (PC Gamer) [0:45] Build the PC of your dreams… on PS4, Xbox and Switch (Engadget) [0:51] Wake Up With One Night Stand On Switch This Summer (Nintendo Life) [0:54] Cooking Mama For Switch Will Feature A Vegetarian Mode And Blockchain Tech (Nintendo Life) [0:59] Pokemon Sword And Shield Reveal Region-Exclusive Galarian Forms, And One Is An Amazing Weezing (GameSpot) [1:02] ‘Pokemon’ Sword and Shield: Galarian Linoone Evolution Bares Striking Resemblance to Band KISS (Newsweek) [1:11] Pokemon Sword and Shield details Battle Stadium, Dynamaxing and Max Moves, new abilities, and items (Gematsu) [1:18] July 2019 NPD: Nintendo assembles 6 games in the top 10 (VentureBeat) [1:26] Nintendo the most-seen gaming industry brand on TV for July 2019 (GoNintendo) [1:27] CBS will air the Nintendo World Championships starting August 25th (Engadget) [1:28] Console Wars Book is Coming to CBS All Access as a Documentary, Produced by Seth Rogen (DualShockers) [1:33] Genki tries to crack portable Switch docks with its new Covert Dock (The Verge) [1:36] Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft to require loot box odds disclosure (GamesIndustry.biz) Games [0:17] NBA 2K20 (Official Site) [0:28] Electroplankton (IGN Game Page) [0:30] Rhythm Heaven (IGN Game Page) [0:36] Pokemon Channel (IGN Game Page) [0:38] Captain Rainbow (IGN Game Page) [0:40] Fight Crab (Official Site) [0:46] PC Building Simulator (Official Site) [0:51] One Night Stand (Official Site) [0:54] Cooking Mama: Cookstar (Nintendo Life Game Page) [0:59] Pokemon Sword & Shield (Official Site) [1:26] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site) [1:43] A Duel Hand Disaster: Trackher (Official Site) [1:52] Ding Dong XL (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:57] 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (IGN Game Page)