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Sometimes it’s best to see the forest through the trees. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we step back from our usual news coverage and game impressions to take a broader look at Nintendo itself. The show first begins with our most anticipated games, which soon segues into an in-depth discussion of whether Nintendo relies too much on nostalgia, from Star Fox Zero to Pokemon Go. The conversation then turns to amiibo as we debate what the figurines’ future holds and whether the toy-to-life bubble will ever burst. We also explore the untapped potential of the Wii U’s GamePad before wrapping the episode with our wish list of must-have NX features. What do you think of how Nintendo uses nostalgia? What dream NX features do you want to see? Let us know in the comments below! If you liked the episode, consider leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes. Be sure to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss the return of our regular news and game coverage next episode. Below, we’ve also included a breakdown of the topics and games discussed in this episode. Each lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! Please note that this episode was recorded prior to the delay of Star Fox Zero. Topics [0:01] The Games We’re Anticipating [0:17 – 0:39] Nintendo and Nostalgia: Do they rely on it too much? [0:27] The Mechanics of Pokemon Go [0:40 – 1:14] The State of amiibo and What’s Next [1:06] Will The Toy-To-Life Bubble Pop? [1:14] The Untapped Potential of the Wii U GamePad [1:22 – 1:47] Our NX Feature Wishlist [1:37] Is the New Apple TV a Threat? Games [0:01] Q.U.B.E: Director’s Cut (Official Site) [0:03] Xenoblade Chronicles X (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:07] Star Fox Zero (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:19] Pikmin 3 (Official Site) [0:27] Pokemon Go (Pokemon.com Game Page) [0:35] Genei Ibun Roku #FE (IGN Game Page) [0:49] Shovel Knight (Official Site) [1:05] Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash (Official Site) [1:08] Lego Dimensions (Official Site) [1:12] Skylanders (Official Site) [1:15] The Legend of Zelda Wii U (IGN Game Page)

Whether it’s the crazy courses of Super Mario Maker, Pokemon ‘Go’-ing mobile, or a new company president. things are a-changin’ in the world of Nintendo – and we’re covering all of it in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show kicks off with our thoughts on a series of major yet unexpected announcements: the sudden delay of Star Fox Zero, the reveal of the smartphone-only Pokemon Go, and the casual confirmation of a new Pikmin game. We then shift our attention to the business side with a discussion of what Nintendo’s new president may mean for the future of company, followed by a break down of Nintendo’s August sales performance. The episode then concludes with our in-depth impressions of none other than Super Mario Maker. What’s the coolest stage you’ve seen in Super Mario Maker? Share its Course ID below, or your thoughts on any of the topics discussed. If you liked the episode, consider leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on all future updates. 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 so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01] Nintendo delays Star Fox Zero to 2016 (Polygon) [0:05] Pokemon Go for iOS and Android brings Pokemon into the real world (The Verge) [0:18] DeNA Expects That 150 to 200 Million People Will Try Nintendo Mobile Games (Touch Arcade) [0:20] Pikmin 4 in development and “very close to completion” (Eurogamer) [0:27] Super Mario Galaxy 3 possible, but not before Nintendo’s next console (Eurogamer) [0:34] Here’s A Look At Ace Attorney 6’s Tokyo Game Show 2015 Trailer (Siliconera) [0:39] Meet Nintendo’s New President Tatsumi Kimishima (Nintendo World Report) [0:44] Craving continuity: Nintendo taps steady hand to replace charismatic leader (Nikkei Asian Review) [0:46] Nintendo Consolidates Its Game Development Teams (Wired) [0:53] Nintendo Directs Will Continue (IGN) [0:56] August 2015 NPD + Nintendo has sold 7 million Amiibos in the U.S. since November (VentureBeat) [1:00] Mega Man amiibo will unlock additional challenges in the Mega Man Legacy Collection (Nintendo Inquirer) [1:02] Disney Infinity 3.0 Valiantly Attempts To Emulate Splatoon (Kotaku) [1:07] Nintendo announces new US Wii U bundle, with Mario Kart 8 + DLC (Destructoid) [1:11] Super Mario Maker is coming to Super Smash Bros. in a new stage (Polygon) [1:16] “Flappy Mario” Super Mario Maker Course – Course ID: 22F1-0000-003B-0809 Games [1:16] Super Mario Maker (Official Site) [0:01] Star Fox Zero (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:05] Pokemon Go (Pokemon.com Game Page) [0:20] Pikmin 4 (Giant Bomb Game Page) [0:34] Ace Attorney 6 (IGN Game Page) [1:00] Mega Man Legacy Collection (Official Site) [1:02] Disney Infinity 3.0 (Official Site) [1:11] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site)

On your mark, get set, run. And fight. And attempt the Bowhemoth. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of the highly-anticipated Runbow for Wii U. But before doing so, we first run through all the big news from the past two weeks. The show begins with a full breakdown of Nintendo’s finalized fall release schedule, including some questionable choices surrounding amiibo and Star Fox Zero’s release date. We then turn our attention to the third-party scene with thoughts on indie announcements from PAX 2015, what the new Shovel Knight amiibo could mean for the future of the amiibo brand, and the first details out of Japan of Ace Attorney 6 and Lost Reavers. Plus, we announce the winner of our Ness amiibo giveaway. What do you think of Nintendo’s lineup for the remainder of 2015? Leave a comment below and let us know! If you liked the episode, consider also leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo as well so you don’t miss any future content, including the return of our Vidbit video series very soon. As always, we’ve provided 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] Finally, The Regular-Size New Nintendo 3DS Comes to America (Wired) [0:07] New Nintendo 3DS XL: Hyrule Edition is Announced (Zelda Informer) [0:15 – 1:02] Nintendo packs 2015 with a huge lineup of games for everyone (Nintendo.com) [0:20] There’s Only One Way To Get The Donkey Kong And Bowser Amiibo Skylanders (GameInformer.com) [0:41] Amazon opens shop for Nintendo digital downloads (Tiny Cartridge) [0:53] Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival coming to the U.S. on November 13th. Amiibo 3-pack confirmed (Nintendo Inquirer) [0:57] Xenoblade Chronicles X will get a special edition release in North America (Polygon) [1:03] Nintendo and EMP museum host Nindies@Night event (Nintendo.com) [1:14] Shovel Knight amiibo!!! (YachtClubGames.com) [1:23] Discussion: Will Nintendo Directs Return? [1:27] Ace Attorney 6: details and scans from Famitsu magazine (Perfectly Nintendo) [1:37] Project Treasure Officially Announced As Lost Reavers For Wii U (Siliconera) Games [1:40] Runbow (Official Site) [0:01] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer (Official Site) [0:16] Super Mario Maker (Official Site) [0:20] Skylanders SuperChargers (Official Site) [0:30] Yoshi’s Woolly World (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:36] Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:46] Star Fox Zero (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:53] Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:57] Xenoblade Chronicles X (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:01] Devil’s Third (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:05] Kerbal Space Program (Official Site) [1:11] Hive Jump (Official Site) [1:14] Shovel Knight (Official Site) [1:27] Ace Attorney 6 (Official Japanese Site) [1:37] Lost Reavers (IGN Game Page)

Splatoon is the game that keeps on giving. After nearly three months of new maps and weapons, Nintendo upped the ante by launching a slew of new modes and options. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our updated impressions of the ever-evolving Splatoon and discuss what Nintendo’s drip-feed of new content may mean for future games. But first, we cover all the latest news, kicking off with a discussion of Pokken Tournament coming to Wii U and its potential as a competitive fighter. We then turn our attention to the latest on Super Mario Maker, share our take on the controversy surrounding the Nintendo Treehouse staffer who said too much, and evaluate Nintendo’s holiday plans for the 3DS and its cheaper 2DS counterpart. Plus, we announce the winner of our Guacamelee giveaway. This episode also marks the final contest of our Summer Giveaway Series with your chance to win a sealed Ness amiibo! To enter, simply leave a comment below telling us your favorite child protagonist. It can be the child-aged hero of a video game, movie, TV show, book, or even just Ness himself. One lucky winner will be chosen at random, and you can also enter (or earn an additional entry) by retweeting a specific tweet from our @RandomNintendo Twitter account later this week. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes so you don’t miss the announcement of our winner in our next episode. 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 so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:02] Pokken Tournament Announced for Wii U (IGN) [0:25] Wii U – Let’s Watch! Super Mario Maker Overview! (YouTube) [0:37] Rayman’s creator designed a level in Super Mario Maker (Polygon) [0:40] Check Out Runbow’s Complete Cast of Colourful Crossover Characters (Nintendo Life) [0:45] Nintendo localizer says he was fired after appearing on podcast (Polygon) [1:00] July 2015 NPD + Nintendo: Wii U game (not console) sales are up 10% thanks to Splatoon (VentureBeat) [1:05] Nintendo cuts the 2DS’ price to $99 (The Verge) [1:06] Y0-Kai Watch video game launches on Nov. 6 (Nintendo.com) [1:11] Study Reveals Parents Spend Hundreds On Skylanders Style Games, Consider Them Good Value (Forbes) [1:15] Rumor: GameStop Not Taking Preorders on Select Wave 5 Amiibo on Sept. 11th (GoNintendo) [1:17] Unofficial Amiibo can use data for any Nintendo figurine (Engadget) [1:20] Massive August update brings a boatload of new content to Splatoon (Nintendo.com) [1:34] The next Splatoon Splatfest is about Transformers (Tiny Cartridge) Games [1:20] Splatoon (Official Site) [0:02] Pokken Tournament (Pokemon.com Game Page) [0:25] Super Mario Maker (Official Site) [0:40] Runbow (Official Site) [1:06] Yo-Kai Watch (Nintendo.com Game Page) Official Contest Rules: All registrants must be a resident of the United States of America and age 13 or older. The contest begins on August 23, 2015 at 12:00 AM PDT and ends on September 3, 2015 at 11:59 PM PDT. Visitors may enter the contest once by leaving a comment below. You can also enter the contest, or gain an additional entry, by retweeting a designated tweet posted by the @RandomNintendo Twitter account. One winner will be chosen at random and receive the following prize: one (1) Ness amiibo (MSRP: $12.99). Random Nintendo staff members may not participate in this contest. Random Nintendo reserves the right to disqualify any entry for any reason. The winner will be chosen at random on September 4, announced in Episode 106 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email or Twitter Direct Message.

Tournaments! YouTube replays! New DLC! Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS received a significant update, but is it enough to keep us hooked? In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we weigh the pros and cons to see if the new features can save us from Smash fatigue. We also discuss all the latest news, including Dragon Quest XI and its potential NX version, the delay of Mighty No. 9 (along with hands-on impressions of the game), and the next wave of amiibo. Plus, we share our takes on Pixels (spoiler alert: it’s not very good) and announce the winner of our Smash Bros. DLC bundle giveaway. The end of one giveaway also means it’s time for another one to begin. Our Summer Giveaway Series continues with your chance to win a copy of Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition for Wii U! To enter, just leave a comment below telling us your favorite Mexican food – seriously, that’s it. You can also enter (or earn an additional entry) by following @RandomNintendo on Twitter and retweeting this tweet. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes so you don’t miss the announcement of our winner and a new giveaway in our next episode. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the games and news discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:02] Fans Don’t Think Smash Bros.’ New Tournament Modes Are Good Enough (Kotaku) [0:19] K.K. Slider, King K. Rool Now Playable in Super Smash Bros. via New Costumes (Digital Trends) [0:31] Dragon Quest XI Announced For PlayStation 4, And Nintendo 3DS (Siliconera) [0:35] These Are the First Nintendo NX Games [Update] (Kotau) [0:39] Final Fantasy Explorers arriving west in January (Destructoid) [0:43] Mighty No. 9 officially delayed to 2016 (Polygon) [0:56] After Delay, The Legend of Zelda Wii U Now Listed as “TBD” (GameSpot) [1:00] Nintendo records best Q1 sales since 2012 thanks to Amiibo and Splatoon (The Verge) [1:07] New amiibo figures launching in September (Nintendo.com) [1:21] Movie Discussion: Pixels Games [0:02] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [0:31] Dragon Quest XI (IGN Game Page) [0:39] Final Fantasy Explorers (IGN Game Page) [0:43] Mighty No. 9 (Official Site) [0:56] The Legend of Zelda Wii U (IGN Game Page) Official Contest Rules: All registrants must be a resident of the United States of America and age 13 or older. The contest begins on August 9, 2015 at 12:00 AM PDT and ends on August 20, 2015 at 11:59 PM PDT. Visitors may enter the contest once by leaving a comment below. You can also enter the contest, or gain an additional entry, by retweeting a designated tweet posted by the @RandomNintendo Twitter account. One winner will be chosen at random and receive the following prize: one (1) eShop download code for the Wii U version of Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition (MSRP: $14.99). Random Nintendo staff members may not participate in this contest. Random Nintendo reserves the right to disqualify any entry for any reason. The winner will be chosen at random on August 21, announced in Episode 105 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email or Twitter Direct Message.

Some said it would never happen. Some said it couldn’t be done. And yet, at long last, The Binding of Isaac has made its way to Nintendo platforms – and we’ve got full impressions in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show first begins with a look at the latest news, including the ongoing drama surrounding Devil’s Third, fresh details on Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, and a discussion of Nintendo’s unexpected arcade renaissance (including hands-on impressions of Mario Kart Arcade GP DX). We then turn our attention to the business side as we break down June sales numbers and potential marketing strategies for Super Mario Maker, before concluding the episode with thoughts on Evo 2015, impressions of The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, and the announcement of our SteamWorld Dig giveaway winners. But wait, there’s more! Our Summer Giveaway Series continues with your chance to win a Super Smash Bros. for Wii U DLC bundle featuring playable characters Ryu, Lucas, and Roy, along with the Suzaku Castle and Dream Land 64 stages. Yes, we’re giving all of that to one lucky winner! To enter, just a leave a comment below telling us your favorite Super Smash Bros. character. You can also enter (or earn an additional entry) on Twitter by following @RandomNintendo and retweeting this tweet. You may also want to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes to make sure you don’t miss the reveal of our winner in Episode 104. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on all the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:03] Nintendo confirms it is publishing Devil’s Third Wii U, PC version published by Valhalla (Destructoid) [0:20] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer Brings Easy Miiverse Access and More (Nintendojo) [0:32] Pokken Tournament will be at Dave and Buster’s (Destructoid) [0:36] Pokken Tournament is Not Tekken With Pokemon (Kotaku) [0:42] Mario Kart Arcade GP DX USA/Europe Version Gets It’s First Major Update (Arcade Heroes) [0:51] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympics Arcade Edition: Details and Pics (Perfectly Nintendo) [1:02] June 2015 NPD: PlayStation 4 beats Xbox One as Batman tops the software chart (VentureBeat) [1:09] Nintendo partners with Facebook for Super Mario Maker Hackathon event (Nintendo.com) [1:14] Discussion: Evo 2015 Championship Series (Official Site) Games [1:25] The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (Official Site) [0:03] Devil’s Third (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:20] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:32] Pokken Tournament (IGN Game Page) [0:42] Mario Kart Arcade GP DX (Bandai Namco Game Page) [0:51] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Official Site) [1:08] Super Mario Maker (Official Site) Official Contest Rules: All registrants must be a resident of the United States of America and age 13 or older. The contest begins on July 27, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST and ends on August 7, 2015 at 11:59 PM PST. Visitors may enter the contest once by leaving a comment below. You can also enter the contest, or gain an additional entry, by retweeting a designated tweet posted by the @RandomNintendo Twitter account. One winner will be chosen at random and receive the following prize: one (1) eShop download code for the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U DLC of playable characters Ryu, Roy, and Lucas, and stages Suzaku Castle and Dream Land 64 (MSRP: $15.96). Random Nintendo staff members may not participate in this contest. Random Nintendo reserves the right to disqualify any entry for any reason. The winner will be chosen at random on August 8, announced in Episode 104 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email or Twitter Direct Message.

Normally we write something witty here, but in light of recent news, we would instead like to dedicate this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast to Satoru Iwata. We start the show with a discussion of his legacy and the role he played in our lives as fans. The rest of the episode is then all about the thing he loved, video games, as we share our hands-on impressions from Comic-Con 2015 of Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash, Yo-Kai Watch, and LBX: Little Battles Experience, plus our belated E3 impressions of Star Fox Zero and Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash. We also discuss our Comic-Con experience as a whole, weigh in on an assortment of news, and reveal the winner of our Robin amiibo giveaway. This episode is also the second of our Summer Giveaway Series! For this contest, we’re giving you a chance to win a download code for SteamWorld Dig on Nintendo 3DS. To enter to win one of the two eShop codes we have available, simply leave a comment below telling us which game developed by HAL Laboratory (Satoru Iwata’s original employer) is your favorite. Plus, you can earn an additional entry on Twitter by following @RandomNintendo and retweeting this tweet. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes so you don’t miss the announcement of our winner and the third summer giveaway in our next episode. 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 so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. We hope you enjoy, and to Mr. Iwata: thank you for everything! News [0:01] Satoru Iwata, Nintendo Chief Executive, Dies at 55 (New York Times) [0:16] Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash Interview with Risa Tabata and Kensuke Tanabe (Nintendo World Report) [0:55] Zero Escape 3 coming to Vita and 3DS next summer (Polygon) [1:00] Charizard and Weavile Join The Fight in Pokken Tournament (IGN) [1:06] Pokémon Shuffle is heading to iOS and Android this year (Polygon) [1:09] Shovel Knight – Physical Version Coming to a Store Near You (Yacht Club Games) [1:13] Gunman Clive’s 3DS Outings Are Dashing To Wii U In Rootin’-Tootin’ HD (Nintendo Life) [1:14] Xeodrifter is officially Cross-Buy on 3DS and Wii U (Destructoid) [1:16] Shigeru Miyamoto Has Good News For Amiibo Skeptics Like Me (Kotaku) [1:19] Dark Pit Amiibo Exclusive to Best Buy (IGN) [1:23] E3 2015: Why You Can’t Play as a Woman in Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (IGN) [1:30] The 75th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders – Q&A (Nintendo Investors Site) [1:37] Rumor – NX Won’t Be As Powrful as PS4 (GoNintendo) Games [0:10] Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:18] Yo-Kai Watch (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:23] LBX: Little Battlers Experience (Official Site) [0:35] Star Fox Zero (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:47] Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:51] PlayStation’s Project Morpheus (PlayStation.com Sub-Site) [0:55] Zero Escape 3 (IGN Game Page) [1:00] Pokken Tournament (IGN Game Page) [1:06] Pokemon Shuffle Mobile (Pokemon.com Game Page) [1:09] Shovel Knight (Official Site) [1:13] Gunman Clive HD Collection (Official Site) [1:14] Xeodrifter (Official Site) [1:23] The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (Nintendo.com Game Page) Official Contest Rules: All registrants must be a resident of the United States of America and age 13 or older. The contest begins on July 14, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST and ends on July 24, 2015 at 11:59 PM PST. Visitors may enter the contest once by leaving a comment below. You can also enter the contest, or gain an additional entry, by retweeting a designated tweet posted by the @RandomNintendo Twitter account. Two (2) winners will be chosen at random and each receive the following prize: one (1) eShop download code for the Nintendo 3DS version of SteamWorld Dig (MSRP: $8.99). Random Nintendo staff members may not participate in this contest. Random Nintendo reserves the right to disqualify any entry for any reason. The winner will be chosen at random on July 25, announced in Episode 103 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email or Twitter Direct Message.

E3 is so massive it takes two full episodes to cover it all. In Episode 100, we shared our takes on all of Nintendo’s game announcements. And in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we go hands-on with many of those very titles. We kick off the show with impressions of five of the biggest indie games coming to the eShop: Runbow, Typoman, FAST Racing NEO, Mutant Mudds: Super Challenge, and SteamWorld Heist. From there, it’s all about Nintendo’s own games as we share impressions of Super Mario Maker, The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, and Metroid Prime: Blast Ball. We then look at the business side of E3, discussing comments from Nintendo about the end of amiibo shortages, their big plans for Yo-Kai Watch, and the company’s stance on virtual reality. This episode also marks the beginning our new Summer Giveaway Series! In celebration of our recent 100-episode milestone, we’re giving away great prizes – from games to gift cards – all summer long. Every episode of the podcast will include a new contest, starting with your chance to win a sealed Robin amiibo right here, right now. To enter, just leave a comment below letting us know which E3 game you’re most excited to play. Be sure to also follow @RandomNintendo on Twitter and retweet this tweet for an additional entry. We’ll announce the winner and our second giveaway during our next episode, so make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes so you don’t miss it. As always, we’ve also included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:03] E3 2015 In Photos [0:13] E3 2015: Runbow will add online multiplayer and Adventure mode (ShackNews) [0:15] E3 2015: Typoman Announced As Wii U Exclusive (Indie Game Magazine) [0:20] FAST Racing NEO Details Finally Exit The Garage (Nintendo Life) [0:24] Exclusive: We Almost Got A Wii U F-Zero Created By Burnout Studio Criterion (Nintendo Life) [0:35] Mutant Mudds Super Challenge to Feature 20 Secret Characters (GoNintendo) [0:37] SteamWorld Heist Confirmed For Fall, Will Debut On 3DS (Nintendo World Report) [0:53] Nintendo Explains Why You Can’t Upload Mario Maker Creation Videos Directly To YouTube (GameInformer.com) [1:14] E3 2015: Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Has a PVP Mode (IGN) [1:21] Everything We Could Find Out About That New Metroid Game (Kotaku) [1:28] Nintendo’s Dull E3 Showcase Sparks Backlash From Fans (Bloomberg) [1:35] Nintendo’s Reggie Talks Metroid, Amiibo, And (Of Course) Mother 3 (Kotaku) [1:41] Nintendo’s President on Yo-Kai Watch, Amiibo, and the Future (IGN) [1:52] Nintendo of America Stays Quiet About Devil’s Third (Nintendo World Report) [1:59] Nintendo’s Fils-Aime: Current state of VR isn’t fun (Polygon) [2:07] Fire Emblem Fates will include same-sex marriage, Nintendo confirms (Polygon) Games [0:08] Runbow (Official Site) [0:15] Typoman (Official Site) [0:20] FAST Racing NEO (Official Site) [0:31] Mutant Mudds: Super Challenge (Official Site) [0:37] SteamWorld Heist (Official Site) [0:43] Super Mario Maker (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [0:58] Yoshi’s Woolly World (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:02] The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:18] Metroid Prime: Federation Force (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:41] Yo-Kai Watch (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:52] Devil’s Third (IGN Game Page) [2:07] Fire Emblem Fates (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) Official Contest Rules: All registrants must be a resident of the United States of America and age 13 or older. The contest begins on June 28, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST and ends on July 12, 2015 at 11:59 PM PST. Visitors may enter the contest once by leaving a comment below. You can also enter the contest, or gain an additional entry, by retweeting a designated tweet posted by the @RandomNintendo Twitter account. One (1) winner will be chosen at random and receive the following prize: one (1) Robin amiibo (MSRP: $12.99). Random Nintendo staff members may not participate in this contest. Random Nintendo reserves the right to disqualify any entry for any reason. The winner will be chosen at random on July 13, announced in Episode 102 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email.

The Digital Event. The World Championships. The Smash Bros. DLC. To say that Nintendo has been busy this E3 would certainly be an understatement. Luckily, you have Random Nintendo to help break it all down for you. In this special bonus episode of the podcast, we share our thoughts on all the news from yesterday’s Digital Event, from big-name reveals like Star Fox Zero and The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes to the unexpected gameplay twists of Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival and Metroid Prime: Federation Force. We also give our impressions of the new Smash Bros. DLC for Ryu and Roy, plus tell tales from inside Sunday’s Nintendo World Championships. What did you think of this year’s Digital Event? Let us know in the comments below! We’ve got plenty more E3 coverage coming your way, so be sure to follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes so you don’t miss a thing. Stay tuned for our next episode too as we’ll be celebrating our 100-episode milestone in style with a rare Amiibo giveaway and more. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the games and news discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01 – 1:14] Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015 (YouTube) [0:02] Everything We Know About Nintendo’s Experimental New Star Fox (Kotaku) [1:11] Iwata Says They’re Listening Closely to Opinions on Their Digital Event (GoNintendo) [1:15] Super Smash Bros. – New Content Approaching 6.14.15 (YouTube) [1;27] Nindies@Home lets players test-drive 9 indie games during E3 (Nintendo.com) [1:33] Extra: Inside the 2015 Nintendo World Championships Games [0:02] Star Fox Zero (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [0:13] Skylanders SuperChargers (Official Site) [0:18] Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [0:26] Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [0:32] Super Mario Maker (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [0:41] Genei Ibun Roku #FE (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [0:48] Metroid Prime: Federation Force (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [0:56] The Legend of Zelda: Tri force Heroes (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:02] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:06] Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)  

From the ink-filled battlefields of Splatoon to the bigger than ever onslaught of pre-E3 news, there’s a lot to cover in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. Be it surprise Nintendo Directs with new titles like Chibi-Robo: Zip Line and Monster Hunter X or unintentional leaks of games like a 3DS version of Hyrule Warriors, we round up all the big pre-show stories and share our takes. We also discuss a number of trends we expect to see at this year’s E3, including revivals of big-name franchises, the ever-expanding world of Toy to Life games, and the invasion of VR gaming. Plus, we top it all off with our in-depth impressions of Splatoon. This is just the beginning of our E3 2015 coverage! Be sure to check back on Wednesday, June 17 for our bonus E3 episode where we’ll break down all the news from Nintendo’s big Digital Event. We’ll also be posting Extra articles throughout this week and next that take you inside E3 events with photos and impressions, including the Nintendo World Championships and more. Make sure you don’t miss any of it by following us on Twitter @RandomNintendo and subscribing to the podcast on iTunes. In the meantime, enjoy Episode 99! We’ve included links below for more information on all the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. News [0:02 – 0:24] Nintendo Direct Micro – 6.01.15 (Nintendo.com) [0:22] Nintendo 3DS Sells 15 Million Units in the US, 52 Million Worldwide (GameSpot) [0:24] Fire Emblem If’s “My Castle” Feature Lets You Build Your Own Village (Siliconera) [0:28] Nintendo Explains How the Amiibo Cards Will be Sold for Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer (Gamenesia) [0:35] Hyrule Warriors is headed to Nintendo 3DS (Polygon) [0:48] Nintendo Nixes Android Rumors (Wall Street Journal) [0:51] Monster Hunter X and Airou Village DX announced for 3DS (Gematsu) [1:05] Sega’s Not Giving Up on Sonic Boom (Kotaku) [1:13] Mega Man Legacy Collection brings original six titles to modern platforms (Eurogamer) [1:16] ‘Mega Man’ Video Game Franchise Heads To TV As Animated Series (Deadline Hollywood) [1:19] Bloodstained will come to Wii U as fundraiser sets sights on Vita (Polygon) [1:22] Our E3 2015 Predictions Games [1:37] Splatoon (Official Site) – Note: Spoilers from 2:03 to 2:05 [0:05] Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash (IGN Game Page) [0:16] LBX: Lttile Battlers eXperience (IGN Game Page) [0:24] Fire Emblem If (IGN Game Page) [0:28] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer (IGN Game Page) [0:35] Hyrule Warriors for 3DS (IGN Game Page) [0:52] Monster Hunter: Poka Poka Airou Village DX (IGN Game Page) [0:55] Monster Hunter X (IGN Game Page) [1:05] Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice (IGN Game Page) [1:13] Mega Man Legacy Collection (IGN Game Page) [1:19] Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Official Kickstarter Page)

We’re in the home stretch to E3 2015, so it’s only fitting to cover a game all about stretching. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we do just that with our full impressions of Stretchmo. We first kick off the show with an assortment of pre-E3 news, including a new Pokemon Mystery Dungeon for 3DS and the resurfacing of Art Academy on Wii U. We then turn our attention to Amiibo, telling our harrowing tales from Wave 4’s launch and exploring the potential dangers of Amiibo-exclusive content. Our focus then shifts to the world of tournament play as we discuss the Nintendo World Championships qualifiers and general attitudes about so-called “right” and “wrong” ways to play a game. From there, it’s all about the eShop as we talk about the unexpected Nintendo Humble Bundle and conclude the show with Stretchmo. We want to hear your thoughts, too! Be it your take on Stretchmo or your own Amiibo adventures, tell us in the comments below. If you liked the episode, consider also leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes. And with E3 right around the corner, be sure to follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss any of our coverage – or any of the surprises we may have in store this summer (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 so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:02] Nintendo Confirms New Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon Game (IGN) [0:11] New Wii U Art Academy game pencilled in for June release (MCV) [0:25] Yoshi’s Woolly World features unlockable Amiibo skins (Eurogamer.net) [0:33] The Amiibo Problem (Kotaku) [0:49] Lorry full of special edition Splatoon Amiibo stolen (Wired UK) [0:54] Project Cars Wii U Version Struggling, May Shift to Nintendo’s Next Console (GameSpot) [1:01] Nintendo World Championships 2015 qualifying events (Nintendo.com) [1:28] Nintendo gets a Humble Bundle and it’s all indies (Polygon) [1:34] Interview: Nintendo of America’s Damon Baker on the Brave New World of Humble Nindie Bundle (Nintendo Life) Games [1:41] Stretchmo (Official Site) [0:02] Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon (Pokemon.com Game Page) [0:11] Art Academy: Atelier (Nintendo.co.uk Game Page) [0:24] Yoshi’s Woolly World (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:26] Amiibo (Official Site) [0:54] Project CARS (Official Site) [1:02] Ultimate NES Remix (Official Site) [1:12] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site)

More money, more problems, more solutions. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we analyze all the news out of Nintendo’s annual financial report, breaking down what went well for the company, what went wrong, and what’s next. From slowing 3DS sales and continuing Amiibo woes to a new theme park deal with Universal Studios and updated details on Nintendo’s smartphone plans with DeNA, there’s certainly a lot to cover. We also weigh in on the recent Splatoon Direct, giving our takes on Nintendo’s unusual rollout strategy for the game’s many modes and hands-on impressions of last weekend’s Splatoon Global Testfire. Plus, we share impressions of the one-of-a-kind Affordable Space Adventures for Wii U. We want to hear what you think, too! Leave a comment below with your thoughts on any of the news discussed or even the show itself. If you liked what you heard, consider leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes. You’ll also want to follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo as we just might be hosting a giveaway for all our followers in the coming weeks. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on all 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] Splatoon Direct – 5.07.15 (Nintendo.com) [0:34] Splatoon Global Testfire (Nintendo.co.jp) [0:45] Splatoon Lighting Up Amazon Sales Charts Around The World (GoNintendo) [0:49 – 1:56] Nintendo Records First Annual Profit in Years, Narrowly Misses Wii U Sales Target (IGN) [0:57 – 1:56] Nintendo Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2015 + Q&A (Nintendo Investor Relations) [1:05] April 2015 NPD: Xbox One outsells PS4; Mortal Kombat X tops software chart (VentureBeat) [1:22] Nintendo Admits They Screwed Up Amiibo, Promises To Do Better (Kotaku) [1:26] Nintendo talks restocks of Marth, Ike, and Meta Knight amiibo, but again, it’s ‘limited’ (Destructoid) [1:35] Nintendo characters, games coming to Universal parks (USA Today) [1:48] Nintendo will release five smartphone games by 2017 (The Verge) [1:50] Mario Kart producer in charge of Nintendo’s mobile game development (Nintendo Everything) [1:53] Iwata: NX is not a replacement for Wii U or 3DS (MCV) [1:57] Nintendo World Championships headline Nintendo’s expanded lineup at E3 2015 (Nintendo.com) [2:02] Random Nintendo Mailbag – Send us your questions! Games [0:02] Splatoon (Official Site) [1:20] Amiibo (Official Site) [2:07] Affordable Space Adventures (Official Site)

Whether you’re ready to race in Mario Kart 8’s new DLC tracks or ready to step out the door to collect StreetPasses for the new StreetPass Mii Plaza games, the unofficial mantra of Nintendo’s latest releases is simple: download and go. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of Mario Kart 8’s recently released DLC Pack 2, the Ultimate Angler and Battleground Z StreetPass games, and the demo sampler that is Amiibo Tap: Nintendo’s Greatest Bits. We also discuss an assortment of news, including the latest on Xenoblade Chronicles X and Splatoon, the current state of Japanese game publishers in light of the recent Hideo Kojima/Konami drama, and the unveiling of Banjo-Kazooie’s spiritual successor, Yooka-Laylee. What do you think of Nintendo’s latest DLC offerings? Share your take in the comments below, or let us know your thoughts on any of the other topics in this episode. If you liked what you heard, consider also leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes and be sure to follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the games and news discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:03] Xenoblade Chronicles X Video Showcase (YouTube) [0:20] Xenoblade Chronicles X Paid-DLC Details Emerge With Characters, Quests and Skell Unlocks (Nintendo Life) [0:22] Metroid and Mega Man crossovers come to Monster Hunter 4’s latest DLC (Polygon) [0:25] Splatoon: Hands-on with 1v1 Battle Dojo, Amiibo, and More (IGN) [0:31] Splatoon dev teases possible post-launch DLC plans (GamesRadar) [0:36] Best Buy offers exclusive Wii U bundle with Splatoon on May 29 (Nintendo.com) [0:40] Nintendo to celebrate Splatoon launch by making a big mess (Nintendo.com) [0:43] Sakurai on DLC: “It’s All About Making Players Happy” (Source Gaming) [0:52] What’s Going on With Konami, Kojima, and Metal Gear Solid? Here’s a Timeline (GameSpot) [1:07] The successor to Mega Man has been delayed until September (The Verge) [1:14] Yooka-Laylee – A 3D Platformer Rare-vival! (Kickstarter) [1:32] The Curious Case of Silver Mario (Amiibo News) [1:34] A year ago, Nintendo was on the brink. Now it’s back, and here’s why (Fortune) Games [1:41] Mario Kart 8 (Official Site) [2:01] StreetPass Mii Plaza Games: Battleground Z and Ultimate Angler (Official Site) [0:03] Xenoblade Chronicles X (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:22] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (Official Site) [0:25] Splatoon (Official Site) [0:43] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [1:07] Mighty No. 9 (Official Site) [1:14] Yooka-Laylee (PlaytonicGames.com Game Page) [1:32] Amiibo (Official Site) [1:38] Amiibo Tap: Nintendo’s Greatest Bits (Nintendo.com Game Page)

Ready to rock? We are, and in fact, we already did. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our hands-on impressions of the just-announced Guitar Hero Live, an upcoming reboot of the series that puts a new emphasis on realism with real video footage and a new chord-based button configuration. We also give full impressions of 3DS strategy game Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. and the newly playable Mewtwo in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS. Plus, we cover a variety of news including the announcement of LEGO Dimensions, first details on Yo-Kai Watch’s western debut, and Nintendo’s March sales numbers. What do you think of the changes coming to Guitar Hero? Leave a comment below and let us know! If you liked the episode, consider also leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on future updates. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on all the games and news discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:02] Guitar Hero Lives Aims to Reshape a Beloved Rhythm Game for a New Generation (Polygon) [0:22] The real reason Guitar Hero Live traded graphics for live video footage (The Verge) [0:29] Let the rumors of the new Call of Duty on Wii U begin again (GoNintendo) [0:32] Warner Bros. Announces LEGO Dimensions (IGN) [0:44] Monster Hunter Stories Announced For Nintendo 3DS (Siliconera) [0:52] Nintendo Bringing Yo-Kai Watch 3DS to the West (Tiny Cartridge) [0:56] What the heck is Yo-Kai Watch? 10 things you need to know (Gamasutra) [1:02] Two of the best Nintendo 3DS games are getting mobile-exclusive sequels (The Verge) [1:06] Mewtwo Download Codes Arrive for Club Nintendo Members (IGN) [1:18] Hidden files suggest Street Fighter’s Ryu may come to Smash Bros. (Arstechnica) [1:22] Here’s the full track list for Mario Kart 8’s new Animal Crossing DLC (GamesRadar) [1:33] March 2015 NPD: PS4 beats Xbox One; Battlefield, Bloodborne lead sluggish March game sales (VentureBeat) Games [0:02] Guitar Hero Live (Official Site) [0:28] Call of Duty: Black Ops III (Official Site) [0:32] LEGO Dimensions (Official Site) [0:44] Monster Hunter Stories (IGN Game Page) [0:52] Yo-Kai Watch (IGN Game Page) [1:06] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [1:22] Mario Kart 8 (Official Site) [1:48] Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. (Official Site)

There’s no question that a lot of great games are coming our way. We saw them in last week’s Nintendo Direct, we played them at WonderCon 2015, and now we’re bringing you our takes on all of them. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our hands-on impressions of the upcoming Splatoon for Wii U and Puzzle & Dragons Z + Super Mario Bros. Edition for 3DS. We also break down all the big Nintendo Direct news, including Mario Kart 8’s new 200cc class, Fire Emblem’s dual releases, and the monetization of, well, everything. Plus, we discuss the Wave 4 Amiibo preorder chaos, the Legend of Zelda Wii U’s delay, and more. What was your favorite announcement from last week’s Nintendo Direct? Let us know in the comments below! If you liked the show, consider leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. Be sure to also check out our WonderCon 2015 photo gallery for even more convention coverage. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the games and news discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01] Impressions: WonderCon Anaheim 2015 [0:09 – 2:06] Nintendo Direct – 4.1.2015 (Nintendo.com) [0:09] Hands-On Impressions: Splatoon [0:17] New details about ink-tastic, squid-tacular Splatoon (Nintendo.com) [0:49] Eff you, amiibo. I’m out. (GamesRadar) [1:10] Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS: Downloadable Content Info (SmashBros.com) [1:25] Nintendo 64 and DS Games Coming to Wii U Virtual Console (IGN) [1:36] Details On The Differences Between The Two Version Of Fire Emblem If (Siliconera) [1:44] Hands-On Impressions: Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition [2:06] How a love of Nintendo opened the door for The Binding of Isaac and why it’s only coming to New 3DS (Polygon) [2:12] The Legend of Zelda Wii U Delayed Out Of 2015 (Kotaku) Games [0:09] Splatoon (Official Site) [0:29] Amiibo (Official Site) [0:30] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer (IGN Game Page) [0:37] Yoshi’s Woolly World (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:44] amiibo tap: Nintendo’s Greatest Bits (IGN Game Page) [1:05] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [1:20] Mario Kart 8 (Official Site) [1:28] Mario Maker (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:31] Fatal Frame Wii U (IGN Game Page) [1:32] Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem (IGN Game Page) [1:36] Fire Emblem If (IGN Game Page) [1:44] Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (Official Site) [1:51] Pokemon Rumble World (Official Site) [1:57] StreetPass Mii Plaza (Official Site) [2:06] Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (Official Site) [2:12] The Legend of Zelda Wii U (IGN Game Page)

Monsters, pocket monsters, and announcements of monstrous proportions all await you in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show kicks off with full coverage of Nintendo’s bombshell new mobile strategy, including a break down of what their DeNA partnership means and an in-depth analysis of plans for a unified membership program, the next-gen NX system, and beyond. We also share our full impressions of both Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and Nintendo’s first true “freemium” game, Pokemon Shuffle. Plus, we discuss rumors of a toy-to-life Lego game, first details on the spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie, and February’s surprisingly positive US sales numbers. What do you think of Nintendo’s strategic shift towards supporting mobile devices? Let us know your take on the big news, or any other topic we discussed, in the comments below. If you liked what you heard, consider leaving a review of the show (and subscribing!) on iTunes and be sure to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links to learn more about the news and games covered in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:03 – 0:56] Nintendo and DeNA Form Business and Capital Alliance (Nintendo Press Site) [0:10] What We Know About Nintendo’s Plans For Mobile Games (TechCrunch) [0:24] Exclusive: Nintendo CEO Reveals Plans for Smartphones (TIME.com) [0:31] Nintendo isn’t giving up on consoles, promises to unveil a ‘brand new concept’ next year (The Verge) [0:41] All We Know About Nintendo’s NX Gaming Platform (Wired) [0:55] Nintendo shares skyrocketed (Business Insider) [0:56] LEGO toys-to-life game coming from Warner Bros this year (VideoGamer.com) [1:09] Playtonic Games Announces Project Ukulele (Nintendo World Report) [1:17] February 2015 NPD: PS4 tops Xbox One, and Nintendo scores with 3DS and Zelda (VentureBeat) Games [1:30] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (Official Site) [1:47] Pokemon Shuffle (Official Site) [1:09] Project Ukulele (Giant Bomb Game Page)

Between Kirby and the Rainbow Curse and a recent influx of eShop announcements, you could say Nintendo is on a roll in more ways than one. And in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re covering all of it. The show first begins with the big eShop news from the 2015 Game Developers Conference, including a discussion of the next wave of indie titles and our assessment of Nintendo’s progress in the indie scene as a whole. We then turn our attention to Nintendo’s own games with fresh details on Mario Party 10 and rumors of what’s next for Amiibo, plus our full impressions of Kirby and the Rainbow Curse and the eShop’s Lone Survivor: The Director’s Cut. This episode also marks the beginning of a new podcast feature: the Random Nintendo Mailbag! You’ve heard us cover news and games, but now we want to address whatever burning Nintendo questions you may have. For our inaugural mailbag, we weigh in on how we think Nintendo could make an entirely new 3D Zelda game for 3DS. To hear us answer your question next, simply submit it via our contact form. Be sure to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes so you don’t miss the episode where we tackle your topic. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on all the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:02 – 0:58] Nintendo Announces Fresh Release Details on a Host of Exciting eShop Games (Nintendo Life) [0:26] Octodad: Dadliest Catch is Coming to Wii U (IGN) [0:31] Nintendo eShop: “A nice safe haven from iOS and Android” (GamesIndustry.biz) [0:36] It’s complicated: Nintendo’s relationship with indie gaming (Engadget) [0:41] A look into the sales of indie games on Wii U and 3DS (Nintendo Everything) [0:45] Copyright Owner of ‘Trollface’ Image Explains Role in Getting Meme Run Taken Down (Nintendo Life) [0:52] Shadow Knight: Plague of Shadows Revealed, Coming Soon (IGN) [0:53] Smash Bros. dev bringing blocky puzzler BOXBOY! to 3DS (Destructoid) [0:59] Hands-On Preview: The Trials and Tribulations of Mario Party 10 (Nintendo Force) [1:07] Nintendo gives fans a golden opportunity to own a cool new Mario amiibo (Nintendo.com) [1:11] Marth amiibo restock coming in late April (GamesRadar) [1:15] RUMOR: South African Retailer May Have Leaked Part of Splatoon & Wave 5 Amiibo (Amiibo Inquirer) [1:19] Random Nintendo Mailbag Games [1:38] Kirby and the Rainbow Curse (Official Site) [1:54] Lone Survivor: The Director’s Cut (Official Site) [0:03] Runbow (Official Site) [0:10] Affordable Space Adventures (Official Site) [0:16] Swords & Soldiers 2 (Official Site) [0:18] Don’t Starve: Giants Edition (Official Site) [0:21] Never Alone (Official Site) [0:26] Octodad: Dadliest Catch (Official Site) [0:45] Meme Run (IGN Game Page) [0:52] Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows (Yacht Club Games Press Kit) [0:53] BOXBOY! (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:59] Mario Party 10 (Official Site) [1:07] Amiibo (Official Site)

What’s old is new again. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we revisit the time traveling adventures of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask and experience 3D as it was meant to be with the New Nintendo 3DS XL. The show first kicks off with the an in-depth discussion of Amiibo and Nintendo’s recent investor meeting, including a look at what’s next for the figurines and Nintendo’s plans for maintaining the Wii U and 3DS’s momentum. After a brief detour into the ‘what ifs’ of Nintendo making Harry Potter games, we then turn our attention to full impressions of the aforementioned New 3DS XL and Majora’s Mask 3D, as well as the Club Nintendo exclusive Flipnote Studio 3D. Have you picked up the New 3DS XL or Majora’s Mask 3D? Leave a comment below and tell us what you think about them, any of the news discussed, or even just the show itself. If you liked what you heard, consider leaving us a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, you can learn more about any of the topics covered in this episode via the links below. Each link also lists a corresponding time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:02 – 1:09] Third Quarter Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ending March 2015 (Nintendo Investor Site) [0:04] Nintendo President: Port Strikes Have Caused Amiibo and New 3DS XL Shortages (IGN) [0:07] Limited Quantities of amiibo to be Restocked in Australia and New Zealand (Nintendo.com.au) [0:15] Amiibos Will Unlock NES and Super NES Games (Kotaku) [0:28] Three New Mario Party 10 Amiibo Leaked (Nintendo World Report) [0:29] Gold Mario Amiibo May Be A Walmart Exclusive (IGN) [0:44, 0:55] January 2015 NPD: PlayStation 4 outsells Xbox One as Dying Light tops software chart (VentureBeat) [0:59] Star Fox Wii U lets you play with traditional or motion controls (GoNintendo) [1:01] Nintendo earnings: Revised profit target within reach, says president (Nikkei Asian Review) [1:04] Extra: Nintendo’s Mobile Calling [1:10] Nintendo’s Harry Potter [Pitch / Cancelled] (Unseen64) [1:16] New Nintendo 3DS XL Discussion Games [1:42] The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D (Official Site) [1:55] Flipnote Studio 3D (Official Site) [0:04] Amiibo (Official Site) [0:28] Mario Party 10 (Official Site) [0:59] Star Fox Wii U (IGN Game Page)

This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is all about nostalgia with a modern twist. We share our impressions of two remade classics, Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and Metroid Prime: Trilogy, as well as go hands-on with the 3DS’s upcoming Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. We also give our takes on all the latest news ranging from the surprise report of Netflix developing a Legend of Zelda TV series to an in-depth discussion of Nintendo’s latest financials and what they all mean. Plus, we weigh in on Nintendo’s ongoing YouTube controversy, share fresh Xenoblade and Splatoon details, and more. What would your dream Zelda TV series be? Is Nintendo in the right or wrong with its YouTube policies? Leave a comment below with your thoughts on any of this episode’s topics or even the show itself. If you like what you hear, consider leaving us a review (and subscribing) on iTunes 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 includes a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest in you in this super-sized episode. Enjoy! News [0:01] Netflix Is Developing a Live-Action ‘Legend of Zelda’ Series (Wall Street Journal) [0:19] Xenoblade Chronicles X Details: “Info On Exploring, Questing, And Bonding With Citizens” and “Online Multiplayer For Up To 4 Players“ (Siliconera) [0:32] Amiibo Support Heading to Xenoblade 3D, US Release Date Revealed (IGN) [0:37] Famitsu Article Reportedly Inks Out More Splatoon Details (Nintendo Life) [0:47] Smash Bros. Wii U update unlocks 15 more stages for 8-player mode (Eurogamer) [0:53] Smash Bros. Could be its Creator’s Last Game (Kotaku) [0:58] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U contains a ton of unused data (Destructoid) [1:00] Mutant Mudds Super Challenge coming to Wii U, 3DS (Destructoid) [1:04] Hit mobile game Badland is headed to consoles (The Verge) [1:11] Club Nintendo Closure Sale Offers Major Deals and Discounts (GameSpot) [1:24] Nintendo’s Outlook Disappoints and Mario Can’t Save Wii U (Bloomberg) [1:34] Nintendo to offer more low-cost software (Nikkei Asian Review) [1:45] Hyrule Warriors ships a million, celebrates with wallpaper party (Joystiq) [1:46] Nintendo Climbs The Digital Hill (Gamasutra) [1:52] Gold and silver Mario Amiibo will test your figurine addiction (Engadget) [2:04] Nintendo’s YouTube Plan Is Already Being Panned By YouTubers (Kotaku) Games [2:15] Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. (Official Site) [2:25] Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Official Site) [2:35] Metroid Prime: Trilogy (Official Site) [0:19] Xenoblade Chronicles X (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:32] Xenoblade Chronicles 3D (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:37] Splatoon (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:44] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Official Site) [1:00] Mutant Mudds Super Challenge (IGN Game Page) [1:04] Badland: Game of the Year Edition (Official Site) [1:49] Amiibo (Official Site)

There was excitement, there was confusion, there was a lack of AC Adapters. Nintendo hosted its first Nintendo Direct of the year and it was packed with all sorts of news about what we’ll be seeing and playing in the first half of 2015. We break it all down in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, including an analysis of the decision to only release the New 3DS XL in North America (and exclude the AC adapter), a look at the full Spring lineup, and first gameplay details on Pokemon/Tekken crossover Pokken Tournament. We also discuss the closure of Club Nintendo and December sales numbers, plus go hands-on with the upcoming Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. What was your favorite announcement from last week’s Nintendo Direct? Let us know in the comments below! We’d also love to know your thoughts on the show itself. If you like what you hear, consider leaving us a review (and subscribing) on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below to all the games and news in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01 – 1:55] Nintendo Direct – 01.14.2015 (Nintendo.com) [0:10] Nintendo (Sorta) Explains Why The Smaller New 3DS Is MIA (Kotaku) [0:13] New 3DS XL Doesn’t Include Charger — Here Are Some Options (IGN) [0:22] Majora’s Mask 3DS XL sold out in 15 minutes on GameStop’s site, stores too (Polygon) [0:24] Five New Things In The Majora’s Mask Remake (Kotaku) [0:49] Ironfall: Invasion is Gears of Wars-Lite on Nintendo 3DS (IGN) [1:02] Pre-Order Code Name S.T.E.A.M. and get a Majora’s Mask Pin (ZeldaDungeon.net) [1:48] ‘Nintendo of America’ Strikes Again, Mario SMB Amiibo Timed Exclusive To Mario Party Bundle (Amiibo Inquirer) [1:53] Nintendo Direct Japan: New Rhythm Heaven, Style Savvy games announced (Joystiq) [1:56] Pokken Tournament Also Has Support Pokémon And In-Battle Power-Ups (Siliconera) [2:02] Nintendo prepares to discontinue Club Nintendo rewards program (Nintendo.com) [2:09] PS4, Xbox One drive US industry to $13.1 billion in 2014 – NPD (GamesIndustry.biz) Games [0:24] The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D (Official Site) [0:30] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (Official Site) [0:41] Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy+ (IGN Game Page) [0:49] Ironfall: Invasion (Official Site) [0:57] Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. (Official Site) [1:05] Fire Emblem 3DS (IGN Game Page) [1:11] Xenoblade Chronicles 3D (IGN Game Page) [1:14] Xenoblade Chronicles X (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:16] Puzzles & Dragons Z + Puzzles & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (IGN Game Page) [1:21] Pokemon Shuffle (Pokemon.com Game Page) [1:26] Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars (Official Site) [1:36] Splatoon (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:41] Mario Party 10 (Official Site) [1:43] Amiibo (Official Site) [1:56] Pokken Tournament (IGN Game Page) [2:04] Flipnote Studio 3D (Official Site)

Sometimes Nintendo does things we don’t understand. Sometimes they may start shipping limited edition New Nintendo 3DS systems in Europe before even announcing a release. Other times they may let Shigeru Miyamoto tell F-Zero fans that a new version of the game will only exist if it’s given a new control scheme. And on special occasions, the company may make new hardware that’s shaped like a donut. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss all these things as we breakdown Miyamoto’s recent interview with Smosh Games, weigh in on both the New 3DS Ambassador Edition and the Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D Limited Edition bundle, and look towards the future with the latest rumors on Nintendo’s next hardware. Plus, we share impressions of the Wii U Virtual Console version of Duck Hunt and rhythmic fighter KickBeat, as well as revisit the controversial Metroid: Other M. We want to know what you think, too! Share your thoughts in the comments below on any of the news or games discussed in the episode, or just on the show itself. If you like what you hear, feel free to also leave a review (and subscribe!) on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below to all the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:02] Miyamoto on Smosh Games: “Nintendo’s Miyamoto Races Us in Mario Kart 8 DLC” (YouTube) [0:25] Puzzles & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition Coming to Nintendo 3DS (IGN) [0:33] New Nintendo 3DS comes to Europe as Ambassador Edition (Engadget) [0:35] Nintendo Will No Longer Sell Consoles or Games in Brazil (Kotaku) [0:38] Nintendo has seemingly discontinued the original 3DS (Destructoid) [0:40] The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D limited-edition bundle (Nintendo.com) [0:54] Super Smash Bros. amiibo of Samus and Fox officially discontinued at Target stores (The Tanooki) [0:58] New versions of classic games helped Nintendo rally in 2014 (Seattle Times) [1:02] These are the amazing ‘free-form’ displays that Nintendo may be using (The Verge) [1:08] AMD working on x86 or ARM chip for a “game console” to be introduced 2016 (GoNintendo) Games [1:15] Duck Hunt (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:21] KickBeat – Special Edition (Official Site) [1:32] Metroid: Other M (Official Site) [0:03] Star Fox Wii U (IGN Game Page) [0:25] Puzzles & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (IGN Game Page) [0:40] The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D (Official Site) [0:47] Amiibo (Official Site)  

Before we set sail into 2015, let’s spend a little time with belly dancer-turned-pirate Shantae. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of her latest adventure, Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse. We also round up all the news from Shigeru Miyamoto’s recent YouTube interviews, discuss the continuing trials and tribulations of Amiibo collecting, and cover fresh details on the likes of Splatoon and Kirby and the Rainbow Curse. Plus, we pick our favorite games of 2014. Oh, and did we mention that we raised a digital baby in the 3DS’s I Love My Little Girl? Because we totally did and we have lots to say about it. What were your top games of the year? Let us know in the comments below! With 2014 coming to a close, we’d also like to hear your general thoughts on this past year of episodes. Feel free to leave a comment, tweet us @RandomNintendo, or post a review (and subscribe!) on iTunes. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on all the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a timestamp so you can easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:04 – 0:22] Miyamoto’s YouTube Tour: Nerdy Nummies – “Mario Kart 8 Koopa Shell Cake Pops” and iJustine – “Shigeru Miyamoto Interview” [0:05] You’ll Be Able to Share Your Levels with Others in Mario Maker (IGN) [0:15] Miyamoto on ‘Amiibo,’ ‘Zelda’ and ‘Mario’ Movie (ABC News) [0:20] Zelda Wii U, Star Fox Compatible with Amiibo (Nintendo World Report) [0:22] New Kirby and the Rainbow Curse trailer, amiibo details, and more (Destructoid) [0:29] Toys “R” Us Reinstating Amiibo Preorders Following Technical Glitch (Nintendo World Report) [0:34] Nintendo’s comeback strategy: Whale hunting (GamesIndustry.biz) [0:37] New Nintendo products may use Sharp’s wild ‘free-form’ displays (The Verge) [0:42] Live from Squid Research Lab (Official Splatoon Tumblr) [0:49] Renegade Kid is bringing Dementium to the 3DS (Nintendo Everything) [0:52] Theatrhythm Dragon Quest trailer cuts down Metal Slimes (Joystiq) [1:16] Our Game of the Year Picks Games [0:59] Shantae and The Pirate’s Curse (Official Site) [1:09] I Love My Little Girl (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:05] Mario Maker (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:09] Star Fox Wii U (IGN Game Page) [0:15] Zelda Wii U (IGN Game Page) [0:20] Amiibo (Official Site) [0:22] Kirby and the Rainbow Curse (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:42] Splatoon (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:49] Dementium (Renegade Kid Game Page) [0:52] Theatrhythm Dragon Quest (IGN Game Page) [1:17] Mario Kart 8 (Official Site) [1:21] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [1:33] Shovel Knight (Official Site) [1:34] Moon Chronicles (Official Site)

Suit up, it’s time to join the Toad Brigade. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share full impressions of the utterly adorable Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and tell you if its gameplay is as good as its charm. We also discuss the surprisingly large amount of Nintendo news that came out of The Game Awards, including first Zelda Wii U gameplay details and the latest on Mario Maker. Plus, we weigh in on the Amiibo shortage drama, examine Nintendo’s November sales numbers, and announce the winner of our $35 eShop credit giveaway. Have you had a chance to try Captain Toad? Let us know what you think of the game, or any of the news in this episode, by leaving a comment below. Be sure to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes – you never know when we might host another contest! As always, we’ve included links below for more information on all the games and news covered in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:02] Inaugural Game Awards pulls in massive audience, blows last VGAs out of the water (Polygon) [0:12] Nintendo’s Creators Show Off Next Year’s Massive, New Wii U Zelda (Kotaku) [0:18] Zelda Wii U is more of a throwback to the original game than you think (VentureBeat) [0:29] Nintendo’s ‘Mario’ level creator just got a lot crazier (Engadget) [0:42] Codename: S.T.E.A.M.: 5 Things You Need To Know (IGN) [0:49] Etrian Mystery Dungeon Coming to North America (IGN) [0:51] Record Breaker is Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2’s expanded version for 3DS (Polygon) [0:54] Life Of Pixel Tours Gaming History On Wii U eShop (Nintendo News) [0:57] Nintendo: Yes, We’re Discontinuing Some Amiibo Figures (Wired.com) [1:11] U.S. console and game sales weaken in November (VentureBeat) [1:17] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Have Shipped 7.7 Million units worldwide (GoNintendo) Games [1:23] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Official Site) [0:12] The Legend of Zelda Wii U (IGN Game Page) [0:29] Mario Maker (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:42] Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. (Official Site) [0:49] Etrian Mystery Dungeon (Official Site) [0:52] Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 Record Braker (Official Site) [0:54] Life of Pixel (Official Site) [0:57] Amiibo (Official Site)

Let the smashing begin! Super Smash Bros. has arrived on Wii U, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re sharing our full impressions of the flagship fighter. From the chaos of 8-player battles to the game’s many modes, we discuss our likes, dislikes, and everything in between. And yes, that includes Amiibo. We also give our takes on a variety of recent news, including new DLC for Hyrule Warriors and Mighty Gunvolt, early holiday sales numbers, and the recently revealed secret of Toad’s gender (or lack thereof). This episode also marks the third anniversary of the podcast. As our way of saying thank you, we’re giving you a chance to win a $35 eShop credit! Simply leave a comment below telling us your favorite fighter in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS and why. We’ll then choose one lucky commenter as our winner and announce them in our next episode. To make sure you don’t miss it, be sure to follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a timestamp so you can easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:06] Why Ridley Isn’t Playable in Smash Bros. (IGN) [0:26] List of updates (SSB4-3DS)/1.0.4 changelog (SmashWiki) [0:32] Nintendo: We Have No Smash Bros Premium DLC Plans Beyond Mewtwo (GameSpot) [0:34] How Smash Bros. Shaped Nintendo’s Amiibo Figures (IGN) [0:38] Custom Amiibos Do What Nintendon’t (Kotaku) [0:46] Meta Knight Amiibo exclusive to Best Buy, Lucario to Toys R Us (Joystiq) [0:48] Bill Trinen Confirms There’ll Be More Series-Specific amiibo Sets in Future (Nintendo Life) [0:53] Hyrule Warriors Update and Twilight Princess DLC Now Live (Nintendo Life) [0:56] Watch Dogs Releases on Wii U This Week, With Some DLC Added (GameSpot) [1:00] Mighty Gunvolt Adding More Stages as DLC (IGN) [1:02] Nintendo Reveals the Toads’ Gender Secret (GameSpot) [1:08] Smash Bros. is the USA’s fastest-selling Wii U game (Destructoid) [1:13] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Sold Over 3 Million Worldwide In Three Days (Siliconera) [1:14] Mario, Peach and the Nintendo gang bust some moves on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ (Polygon) [1:17] Extra: Nintendo’s Home for the Holidays Games [0:01] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Official Site) [0:34] Amiibo (Official Site) [0:53] Hyrule Warriors (Official Site) [0:56] Watch Dogs (Official Site) [1:00] Mighty Gunvolt (Official Site) [1:02] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Official Site) Official Contest Rules: All registrants must be a resident of the United States of America and age 13 or older. The contest begins on November 30, 2014 at 12:00 AM PST and ends on December 12, 2014 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 the following prize: one (1) digital code redeemable for $35 in credit on the US Nintendo eShop. Random Nintendo staff members may not participate in this contest. Random Nintendo reserves the right to disqualify any entry for any reason. The winner will be chosen at random on December 13, 2014, announced in Episode 86 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email.

Ready, set, download. The first DLC pack for Mario Kart 8 is now available, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of the expansion. Before hitting the track, however, we discuss a multitude of news from the Nintendo Direct that brought us Majora’s Mask 3D and fresh Splatoon details to Nintendo’s investor Q&A full of Amiibo and QOL teases. Plus, we break down October’s sales numbers and share our take on the newly released Pikmin Short Movies. Have you downloaded Mario Kart 8’s new DLC? Let us know why or why not in the comments below. We’d also love to hear your thoughts on the show as a whole, be it here in the comments or in a review on our iTunes page. While you’re there, be sure to also subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. You definitely won’t want to miss the giveaway coming up in our next episode! As always, we’ve included links below for more information on all the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a timestamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01 – 0:57] Nintendo Direct – 11.05.2014 (Nintendo.com) [0:03] Aonuma sheds new light on Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – origins, changes, New 3DS tease, more (Nintendo Everything) [0:35] Bandai Namco Announces Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy Plus For 3DS (Nintendo Life) [0:36] Nintendo Amiibo Compatibility Could Extend to Third-Party Devs (IGN) [0:41] Nintendo Outlines Confusing amiibo Save Data Limitations (Nintendo Life) [0:45] Nintendo’s Next Wave of Amiibo Includes Mega Man and Sonic (IGN) [0:52] Nintendo partners with Loot Crate to deliver amiibo to fans (Nintendo.com) [0:58 – 1:14] Semi-Annual Financial Results Briefing for the 75th Fiscal Term Ending March 2015 – Q&A (Nintendo Investor Relations) [1:09] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Was Almost A Zelda Game (GameInformer) [1:15] October 2014 NPD: The Evil Within sets survival-horror record; PS4, Xbox One still on fire (VentureBeat) [1:16] Nintendo Says Super Smash Bros. Orders Set Wii U Record (Bloomberg) [1:30] Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto: ‘What can games learn from film? Nothing’ (The Telegraph) Games [1:35] Mario Kart 8 (Official Site) [1:27] Pikmin Short Movies (Official Site) [0:02] The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D (Official Site) [0:06] Code Name S.T.E.A.M. (Official Site) [0:12] Kirby and the Rainbow Curse (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:19] Splatoon (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:23] Xenoblade Chronicles X (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:28] Amiibo (Official Site) [0:35] Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy Plus (Wikipedia Entry) [1:09] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Official Site)

And now for something completely different. We’ve never seen Nintendo publish a game quite like Bayonetta 2, but it’s certainly a good thing they did. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of the action-packed Wii U exclusive, as well as cover a variety of big news from the company. This includes our full thoughts on the recent Super Smash Bros. for Wii U blowout, the latest on Amiibo, and first details on Nintendo’s mysterious Quality of Life platform. Plus, we analyze Nintendo’s quarterly financials and how they plan to regain lost 3DS momentum. Would you like to see Nintendo publish more games like Bayonetta? Let us know your thoughts on the game, or any of the news discussed in this episode, in the comments below. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on all future site updates. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games covered in the episode. Each link also lists a timestamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01] Nintendo Direct – Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – 10.23.2014 (Nintendo.com) [0:33] How Your Amiibo Levels Up in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Siliconera) [0:40] Nintendo’s Amiibo Figures Look A Little Bit Different In Production (Kotaku) [0:45] Hyrule Warriors will get support for Nintendo’s amiibo figures (Polygon) [0:47] Mario Kart 8 DLC trailer introduces Excitebike Arena (CVG) [0:57 – 1:05] Nintendo Reveals Profit Turnaround as Wii U Sales Double (GameSpot) [1:00] Hyrule Warriors Meets and Exceeds Sales Expectations (Zelda Informer) [1:05] Corporate Management Policy Briefing / Semi-Annual Financial Results Briefing (Nintendo Investor Relations) [1:18] Is this a sneak peek at what Nintendo’s Quality of Life product could be like? (GoNintendo) [1:31] Pikmin short films look amazing, coming soon to 3DS (Destructoid) [1:49] Secret Code Unlocks Bayonetta in Wonderful 101 (IGN) Games [1:36] Bayonetta 2 (Official Site) [0:01] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Official Site) [0:33] Amiibo (Official Site) [0:45] Hyrule Warriors (Official Site) [0:47] Mario Kart 8 (Official Site)

After over two years of waiting, the new Super Smash Bros. is finally here! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we dive deep into the new 3DS title to share our full (and lengthy!) impressions of everything from the game’s multitude of modes to its online community. Along with all that smashing, there’s also news to be had. The episode kicks off with the latest on Nintendo’s holiday lineup, including fresh details on Captain Toad and the intriguing new gameplay mechanics of Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Our focus then shifts to third parties as we share our thoughts on the unexpected cameos of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and the next wave of eShop indie games. Plus, we analyze Nintendo’s September sales performance. What’s your favorite part of the new Smash Bros.? Leave a comment below and let us know! We’d love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics discussed in this episode or the show as a whole. We also encourage you to follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes to stay in the loop on all future site happenings. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games covered in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker trailer unearths playable Toadette (Joystiq) [0:14] Updates on Super Smash Bros. Wii U, amiibo, and Captain Toad (Nintendo.com) [0:20] GameCube Controller Adaptor is Smash Bros. Specific (IGN) [0:21] Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire let you fly on the backs of pocket monsters (VentureBeat) [0:29] Pokemon Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire compatible with X and Y (SlashGear) [0:45] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate gets a Metroid injection (Joystiq) [0:49] Capcom Were Thinking Of The West When They Put Sonic In Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (Siliconera) [0:50] Conan O’Brien? The Green Loontern? LEGO Batman 3 Keeps Getting Better (Kotaku) [0:55] Nintendo showcases new games at IndieCade (Nintendo.com) [1:08] The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth teased for Wii U (GoNintendo) [1:16] Destiny, PS4 lead sales boost for US games biz in Sept – NPD (GamesIndustry International) [1:38] Unused announcer commentary found in Smash Bros. 3DS, including ‘8 Player Smash’ (GoNintendo) [1:46] Sakurai on the clone characters in Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS (Nintendo Everything) Games [1:29] Super Smash Bros. for 3DS (Official Site) [0:01] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Official Site) [0:14] Amiibo (Official Site) [0:19] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Official Site) [0:21] Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Official Site) [0:45] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (Official Site) [0:50] LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham (LEGO.com Game Page) [0:56] Runbow (Official Site) [1:01] Sportsball (Official Site) [1:04] Beatbuddy (Official Site) [1:08] The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (Official Site)

We hacked, we slashed, and now we’re bringing you our full impressions of Hyrule Warriors. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we dive deep into the Zelda/Dynasty Warriors mashup to see if the game is as good as the sum of its parts. We also discuss a variety of news, including Nintendo’s emphasis on New 3DS customization, the next wave of major DLC releases, and the many marketing campaigns Nintendo is running for Smash Bros. Plus, we have an in-depth discussion about the current state of the eShop and whether the new ‘race to the bottom’ mentality among some developers may hurt more than help. We want to hear what you think, too! Whether it’s Hyrule Warriors or any of the news in this episode, leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss any future site updates, including full Super Smash Bros. for 3DS impressions in our next episode. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the games and news discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a timestamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:02] New Nintendo 3DS to Launch in Australia and NZ in November (IGN) [0:06] Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse Will Be Updated To Support New Nintendo 3DS (Siliconera) [0:07] Nintendo Reveals New Transparent 2DS Models (GameSpot) [0:14] New 3DS menu themes revealed (CVG) [0:16] Wii U now has folders to organize your massive game collection (Engadget) [0:22] Meme Run is Coming to Troll Your Wii U Very Soon (Nintendo Life) [0:37] Nexis Games is Developing U Craft, a Minecraft Clone, for the eShop (Nintendo Life) [0:39] Learn about the 3DS’ new open-world block game Battleminer with these screenshots and details (Nintendo Everything) [0:41] No ‘Bad Blood’ DLC for Watch Dogs on Wii U (Joystiq) [0:43] Mario Kart 8 to receive the iconic B Dasher in DLC (Eurogamer) [0:45] Epona is the weaponized horse you always wanted in Hyrule Warriors (Joystiq) [0:46] Smash Bros. 3DS Rom Dump Contains Evidence of DLC Plans (NeoGAF) [0:48] New Nintendo 3DS commercial (featuring Kyary Pamyu Pamyu) (GoNintendo) [0:55] Why Zelda and Sheik Are Different Characters In Super Smash Bros. For 3DS (Siliconera) [1:03] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS – North American commercials (GoNintendo) [1:05] Nintendo to Take Super Smash Bros. on ‘Tailgate Tour’ to College Campuses (IGN) [1:08] National Tournament Series Celebrating the Launch of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Kicks Off on Oct. 4 (Nintendo.com) [1:11] Don’t Let Mom Catch You On This Super Smash Bros. Stage (Siliconera) [1:14] Nintendo fans rage, profiteers rejoice over ultra-limited Hyrule Warriors edition (Arstechnica) Games [1:22] Hyrule Warriors (Official Site) [0:12] Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Official Site) [0:22] Meme Run (Developer’s Website) [0:37] U Craft (Developer’s Website) [0:39] Battleminer (Developer’s Website) [0:43] Mario Kart 8 (Official Site) [0:46] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site)

It’s guns a blazin’ in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast as we bring you full impressions of the 3DS eShop’s Azure Striker Gunvolt, as well as go hands-on with the Wii U’s upcoming Bayonetta 2. Even before the guns are drawn, there’s still lots to discuss, starting with news and impressions from GameStop Expo 2014 (be sure to check out our photo gallery of the convention, too). We then break down a final round of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS news, the latest on Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and an assortment of third-party news including the first details on the next Ace Attorney and the unveiling of a new game from the developers of SteamWorld Dig. Plus, we discuss August sales numbers and give impressions of Gunvolt’s 8-bit counterpart, Mighty Gunvolt. If you prefer to play Mighty Gunvolt opposed to just hear about it, we’ve still got you covered. Simply follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo for a chance to win a free copy of Mighty Gunvolt! We’ll choose one Twitter follower at random to receive the Mighty Gunvolt download code. We’ll tweet out full contest details later this week, but be sure to follow us now so you don’t miss out. You can also keep up with the latest podcast episodes by subscribing to the show on iTunes. As always, we’ve includes links below for more information on all the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily jump to the segments you are most interested in. Enjoy! News [0:03] Extra: Exploring GameStop Expo 2014 [0:06] New Nintendo 3DS XL designs celebrate NES, Super Smash Bros., Persona Q (Polygon) [0:19] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Collector’s Edition revealed for North America (Capcom-Unity.com) [0:22] Sonic the Hedgehog X Monster Hunter 4G costume collab incoming (SonicStadium.org) [0:42] Sakurai addresses Ice Climbers’ absence in Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS and more in new Famitsu column (Nintendo Everything) [0:50] Smash Bros 3DS requires ‘new 3DS’ to post to Miiverse while playing (CVG) [0:53] 3DS Can Be Used as a Wii U Smash Bros. Controller (Nintendo World Report) [1:03] A Wild Rayquaza Appears in Latest ‘Pokemon’ Trailer, Demo Confirmed (Game Rant) [1:07] Tons of Hyrule Warriors DLC Announcements (ZeldaDungeon.net) [1:11] Watch Dogs launches for Wii U Nov. 18 (Polygon) [1:15] First Look at Sherlock Holmes in the New Ace Attorney (Kotaku) [1:22] SteamWorld Heist follows up Dig with a turn-based strategy game (Eurogamer) [1:26] August 2014 NPD: PS4 outsells Xbox One for 8th straight month (VentureBeat) [1:30] Super Smash Bros 3DS Hits One Million Sales in Two Days (GameSpot) [1:31] Square Enix Casts Snooze To Temporarily Stop Dragon Quest X For 3DS Shipments (Siliconera) [1:46] Mighty Gunvolt will be getting DLC in the future (Destructoid) Games [1:34] Azure Striker Gunvolt (Official Site) [1:43] Mighty Gunvolt (Official Site) [0:19] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (Official Site) [0:28] Bayonetta 2 (Official Site) [0:36] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [1:03] Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Official Site) [1:07] Hyrule Warriors (Official Site) [1:11] Watch Dogs (Official Site) [1:15] The Great Ace Attorney (IGN Game Page) [1:22] SteamWorld Heist (Official Site)

Whether it’s Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright, Pokemon and Tekken, Mario Kart and Zelda, or just everyone crammed into Smash Bros., it’s crossover galore in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show starts off with our full assessment of the newly announced (and appropriately named) New Nintendo 3DS, including a breakdown of its features and how it represents a shift in strategy for Nintendo. We then turn our attention to all the crossovers with thoughts on Mario Kart 8’s unexpected DLC, Pokemon’s Tekken-style fighting game, and the latest on Smash Bros. and those pesky roster leaks. The episode then concludes with witches by way of both fresh Bayonetta 2 details and our full impressions of Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, a game in which the hat-wearing puzzle solver and finger-pointing lawyer team up to prove an accused witch’s innocence. Which crossover game are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments section below, where you can also share what you think about any of the news in this episode. Be sure to also check back later this week for our full coverage of GameStop Expo 2014. To make sure you don’t miss it, we recommend following us on Twitter @RandomNintendo and subscribing to the podcast on iTunes. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on all the games and news discussed. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01 – 0:47] Everything You Need To Know About The New 3DS (GameInfomer.com) [0:14] Xenoblade Chronicles Coming To 3DS (IGN) [0:24] New Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL Will Be Region Locked (IGN) [0:27] Nintendo reveals first Amiibo figures and prices, but no release date (Joystiq) [0:38] Extra: The Casual Era is Dead [0:49] Ultimate NES Remix bringing 8-bit mash-ups to 3DS on Dec. 5 (Polygon) [0:52] Mashup! Mario Kart 8 DLC adds Link, Animal Crossing Villager (Destructoid) [1:01] September Update for Hyrule Warriors Adds New Challenge Mode, Retro Sword, and BGM Settings (Nintendo Life) [1:04] Fantasy Life localization chops up Fantasy Life Link content for DLC distribution (GoNintendo) [1:10] Pokemon Arcade Fighting Game Announced in Japan (Kotaku) [1:20] Huge Potential Leak May Reveal Full Smash Bros. Roster (Kotaku) [1:30] Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS Gets Xenoblade’s Shulk As Playable Fighter (GameSpot) [1:47] Register Both Versions Of Smash Bros. On Club Nintendo For Soundtrack CD In U.S. And Europe (Siliconera) [1:50] Bayonetta 2 Direct – 9.4.2014 (Nintendo.com) Games [2:03] Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (Official Site) [0:14] Xenoblade Chronicles 3DS (IGN Game Page) [0:27] Amiibo (Official Site) [0:49] Ultimate NES Remix (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:52] Mario Kart 8 (Official Site) [1:01] Hyrule Warriors (Official Site) [1:04] Fantasy Life (Official Site) [1:10] Pokken Tournament (Official Japanese Site) [1:20] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [1:50] Bayonetta 2 (Official Site)

We’re serving up Guacamelee impressions and lots of news in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show begins with the latest on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS, including newly confirmed details and our assessment of character lineup rumors that may be too good to be true. We then turn our attention to the Fall’s other big franchise, Pokemon, with discussions about new Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire details and the franchise’s upcoming expansion onto iOS. We also analyze the changing state of Ubisoft and Activision’s Wii U support, plus July’s sales numbers, before dipping into our full Guacamelee: Super Turbo Championship Edition impressions. What do you think of Guacamelee? Share your thoughts on the game, or any of the news discussed in this episode, by leaving a comment below. We’d love to hear what you think of the podcast as a whole, too. Don’t forget to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss any future updates. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on all the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a timestamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01] New Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Solo Mode Details Revealed (Nintendo World Report) [0:07] Super Smash Bros raises its ‘Special Flag,’ waves in Meta Knight (Joystiq) [0:13] Samus Wears Even Less Than A Zero Suit In Super Smash Bros (Kotaku) [0:15] New screenshots and information leaked about Super Smash Bros. [RUMOR] (Wii U Daily) [0:29] Super Smash Bros. 3DS Limited Edition Bundle Announced for Europe (Nintendo World Report) [0:34] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire players get free Shiny Metagross, new Megas (Joystiq) [0:43] Mega Slowbro is a Horrifically Cruel Pokemon (Hardcore Gamer) [0:48] Diving Deep Into The Pokémon Digital Card Game On iPad (GameInformer.com) [0:54] Nintendo Rises After Report Pokemon Game to Debut on iPad (Businessweek) [0:56] A ‘shocking’ new Pokemon project will be revealed on August 26 (Destructoid) [1:05] Buy side-scroller Azure Striker Gunvolt on 3DS, get 8-bit throwback Mighty Gunvolt free (Polygon) [1:07] Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot: ‘Nintendo Customers Don’t Buy Assassin’s Creed’ (GameInformer.com) [1:18] Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare not coming to Wii U (Eurogamer) [1:27] July 2014 NPD: PS4 was No. 1 once again (GamesBeat) Games [1:37] Guacamelee: Super Turbo Championship Edition (Official Site) [0:01] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [0:34] Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Official Site) [0:48] Pokemon Trading Card Game Online (Official Site) [1:01] Azure Striker Gunvolt (Official Site) [1:05] Mighty Gunvolt (IGN Game Page)

The slower summer months are a great opportunity to revisit eShop games you may have missed, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re giving you the lowdown on what you should be downloading. From original titles such as Moon Chronicles and Toki Tori to new DLC for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies, we share impressions of an assortment of eShop-only options. Our download coverage extends to the news as well as we discuss new game reveals from indie darlings Renegade Kid and Two Tribes, Mario Kart 8’s upcoming Mercedes DLC, and Nintendo’s controversial retailer-specific Hyrule Warriors DLC costumes. We also assess the recent Hyrule Warriors Direct as a whole and the latest on Smash Bros., as well as dive into a full analysis of Nintendo’s quarterly financial report. All that, plus the announcement of our Smash Bros. shirt winner, awaits in Episode 77! Which eShop game do you feel deserves more attention? Share your favorites, as well as your thoughts on any of this episode’s topics, by leaving a comment below. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on all future site updates. As always, you can learn more about any of the news or games discussed in this episode via the below links. Each link also lists a timestamp so you can easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:02] Two Tribes reveals ‘robot hacking shooter’ Rive (CVG) [0:06] Renegade Kid unveils Xeodrifter for 3DS eShop (GoNintendo) [0:12] Wii U is finally getting ‘SteamWorld Dig’ at the end of August (Examiner.com) [0:17] You’ll Be Able To Unlock Super Smash Bros. 3DS Trophies With Coins (GameInformer.com) [0:21] Target Blast minigame racks up points in Smash Bros. 3DS (Joystiq) [0:28 – 0:45] Hyrule Warriors Direct – 08-04-14 (Nintendo.com) [0:32] Hyrule Warriors’ Adventure Mode has online connectivity (Nintendo Everything) [0:37] GameStop and Amazon to Offer Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess DLC for Hyrule Warriors (Zelda Informer) [0:46] Mario Kart 8 Mercedes Car DLC Hits This Month With Update (IGN) [0:56 – 1:13] ‘Mario Kart 8’ fails to stem growing Nintendo losses (The Verge) [0:58] Despite Great Games, Nintendo 3DS Sales In Japan Are Still Behind Last Year’s (Siliconera) [1:07] Shovel Knight Sales Breakdown: One Month Later! (Yacht Club Games’ Blog) [1:11] RUMOR – Nintendo management and Iwata not getting along, share different visions for the company (GoNintendo) [1:13] Nintendo’s Indie Champion Leaves After Nine Years (Kotaku) Games [1:23] Moon Chronicles (Official Site) [1:28] Toki Tori (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:32] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies (Official Site) [0:02] Rive (IGN Game Page) [0:06] Xeodrifter (IGN Game Page) [0:12] SteamWorld Dig (Official Site) [0:15] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [0:28] Hyrule Warriors (Official Site) [0:46] Mario Kart 8 (Official Site)

Long days, little sleep, pop culture overload, and yes, lots of video games. San Diego Comic-Con is an event like no other and we were back at Comic-Con 2014 to take it all in. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is dedicated to our hands-on impressions of the biggest games Nintendo brought to the show: Super Smash Bros. for both Wii U and 3DS, Hyrule Warriors, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Yoshi’s Woolly World, and both versions of Sonic Boom. We also share our thoughts on the event as a whole, as well as go beyond the walls of the San Diego Convention Center to bring you the latest news, including fresh Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire details, our take on Nintendo’s unexpected all-digital Club Nintendo rewards, and an analysis of June’s sales numbers. Our Comic-Con coverage isn’t all talk, either. We’re also hosting a Comic-Con exclusive Super Smash Bros. shirt giveaway! The shirt (pictured below) not only features the Smash Bros. insignia on the front and the game’s logo on the back, but is also branded with a “Comic-Con Exclusive” emblem on its sleeve. To enter, simply leave a comment below telling us which upcoming Wii U or 3DS game you’re most excited about. We’ll announce the randomly-chosen winner in our next episode, so make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss it. As always, you can learn more about all of the games and news discussed in this episode via the links below. Each link lists a timestamp as well, allowing you to easily locate the segments that most interest you. You can also check out photos from our trip to Comic-Con in our gallery, Extra: The Sights of Comic-Con 2014. Enjoy the episode! News [0:05] Jose’s Smash Bros. 3DS Tournament Matches: Free For All, Jose vs. Sheik #1, Jose vs. Sheik #2 (Nintendo’s YouTube Channel) [0:20] Super Smash Bros. Gets Three New Fighters (IGN) [0:31] Rayman Comes To Super Smash Bros. In Trophy Form (GameInformer.com) [0:36] Super Smash Bros. 3DS will feature a Tomodachi Life stage (Eurogamer) [0:38] Multi-Generational Paper Mario Stage Confirmed for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo Life) [0:54] Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time favorites join the Hyrule Warriors roster (Polygon) [1:06] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker may only cost $40 (Nintendo Everything) [1:24] SDCC 2014: NES Remix Pack Announced (IGN) [1:27] Skylanders Trap Team Dark Edition lets you play as the series’ biggest villain (Polygon) [1:34] Watch Pikachu Cosplay in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (SlashGear) [1:40] Trine Enchanted Edition hits PC, coming to PS4 and Wii U (CVG) [1:41] Fatal Frame: The Raven Haired Shrine Maiden revealed for Wii U (Gematsu) [1:44] This year’s Club Nintendo elite rewards are all downloadable games (Joystiq) [1:50] June 2014 NPD: PS4 still outsells Xbox One despite Microsoft’s price cut (VentureBeat) [1:57] Report: Wii U purchasing intent surges by 50% following E3 (GamesIndustry.biz) Games [0:03] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [0:44] Amiibo Figurines (Official Site) [0:46] Hyrule Warriors (Official Site) [1:01] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:07] Yoshi’s Woolly World (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:13] Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric & Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal (Official Site) [1:24] NES Remix Pack (IGN Game Page) [1:27] Skylanders Trap Team (Official Site) [1:34] Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Official Site) [1:40] Trine: Enhanced Edition (Frozenbyte.com Game Page) [1:41] Fatal Frame: The Raven Haired Shrine Maiden (Giant Bomb Game Page) Win this Comic-Con exclusive Smash Bros. shirt just by telling us which game you’re most excited to play! Official Contest Rules: All registrants must be a resident of the United States of America and age 13 or older. The contest begins on July 30, 2014 at 12:00 AM PDT and ends on August 8, 2014 at 11:59 PM PDT. 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 the following prize: one (1) special edition Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS shirt given away by Nintendo at San Diego Comic-Con (size: Large). 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 August 9, 2014, announced in Episode 77 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email.

The hot months of summer are normally a quiet period for game releases, but this year, indies are claiming the season as their own. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of two major indie releases on the eShop, Fuzzy Wuzzy Games’ Armillo and Yacht Club Games’ Shovel Knight, as well as the Wii U edition of Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark. Of course, just because summer doesn’t typically see a lot of releases doesn’t mean the news cycle stops. Quite the opposite, in fact, as we also cover the latest on Nintendo’s big Fall titles, the first fully streaming 3DS game, and the controversy surrounding Mighty No. 9’s new crowdfunding campaign. Plus, we weigh in on the Diddy Kong Racing 2 rumors that are almost too good to be true. What’s your favorite indie release of the summer? Let us know by leaving a comment below. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. With San Diego Comic-Con right around the corner, you won’t want to miss any of our coverage! 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 so you can easily find to the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:03] The Secret Is Out on Secret Bases! (Pokemon.com) [0:11] Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions Orchestral Concert Tour Announced (IGN) [0:18] Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’s Fi Joins Hyrule Warriors (The Escapist) [0:27] Mario’s Alternate Smash Bros. Costume Is… Patriotic (Kotaku) [0:33] Smash Bros.’ 3DS edition gets a Pac-Man themed stage (Polygon) [0:37] Super Smash Bros. 3DS Tournament Taking Place at Comic-Con (GameSpot) [0:46] Mighty No. 9 begins new fundraising campaign, teases animated TV series (Polygon) [1:04] Bandai Namco to distribute next-gen racer Project Cars (Joystiq) [1:10] Dragon Quest X coming to 3DS, streams game onto system (Joystiq) [1:18] Nintendo launches its first Cross-Buy game with Squids Odyssey (Eurogamer) [1:22] The next Denpa Men game will be free-to-play and super cute (Destructoid) [1:25] New Diddy Kong Racing 2 Rumour Pops Up Online (My Nintendo News) [1:37] Chibi-Robo: Photo Finder SpotPass Bug Causes Game Crashes Games [1:41] Armillo (Official Site) [2:00] Shovel Knight (Official Site) [2:11] Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (Official Site) [0:02] Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (Official Site) [0:18] Hyrule Warriors (Official Site) [0:27] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [0:46] Mighty No. 9 (Official Site) [1:04] Project Cars (Official Site) [1:10] Dragon Quest X (Giant Bomb Game Page) [1:18] Squids Odyssey (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:22] Denpa Men’s RPG Free (Official Japanese Site) [1:37] Chibi-Robo: Photo Finder (Official Site)

Let’s get weird. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of two oddball games that are like nothing else on the market: 3DS life sim Tomodachi Life and Wii U 2D rail-shooter/cat rescue mission Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails. We don’t just throw you into the deep end of weirdness, though. First, we ease you in with all the latest news from post-E3 developer interviews and beyond. This includes fresh details on the likes of Hyrule Warriors and Splatoon, along with in-depth discussions of how Zelda for Wii U may shake up the franchise and Shigeru Miyamoto’s thoughts on virtual reality. Plus, we break down Nintendo’s strong May sales numbers. So come for the weirdness and stay for the news – this episode’s got plenty of both! Have you had a chance to visit the wacky world of Tomodachi Life? Let us know what you think of the game, or any of the topics discussed in this episode, by leaving a comment below. You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on all future site happenings. As always, we’ve also included links below for more information on the news and games covered in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:02] Famitsu confirms new playable characters, Zant appearance in Hyrule Warriors (Nintendo Everything) [0:12] The Future of Zelda (Kotaku) [0:18] Hyrule Warriors Interview – Breaking Down The Dynasty Warriors And Zelda Overlap (GameInformer) [0:23] Zelda Wii U: Mr Aonuma talks the size of the world and how players are rewarded for exploration (MMGN) [0:26] Grezzo Post Job Opening Listings That May Hint at Majora’s Mask Remake (GoNintendo) [0:31] ‘Splatoon’ Will Feature Local Multiplayer and Single Player Modes (Game Rant) [0:36] Interview with Takashi Tezuka on Yoshi’s Woolly World, Mario Maker (Nintendo World Report) [0:43] Exclusive Interview with Nintendo’s Takashi Tezuka (NZGamer) [0:50] Wii U Bayonetta! (Platinum Games Blog) [0:55] Your Mii’s Size Influences Its Fighting Style In Super Smash Bros. (Siliconera) [1:02] Tetris Ultimate to also clear neatly aligned lines on 3DS (Joystiq) [1:07] Wombat Source working on “GetClose” for the Wii U eShop (Nintendo Everything) [1:14] This Is What Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto Thinks of Virtual Reality (TIME.com) [1:21] Miyamoto on the Potential for Dual GamePad Wii U Games (IGN) [1:24] Nintendo Teases Future Communication Between Wii U and 3DS (IGN) [1:28] Wii U at the tipping point – Nintendo (GamesIndustry International) [1:30] E3 2014: Nintendo dominates social media conversation on Twitter (Digital Spy) [1:32] May 2014 NPD: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Watch Dogs, and Mario Kart 8 fuel industry-wide surge (VentureBeat) [1:37] 2 Million Copies of Mario Kart 8 Have Reportedly Been Sold (IGN) [1:42] Satoru Iwata Had Surgery Last Week (Giant Bomb) Games [1:55] Tomodachi Life (Official Site) [1:44] Scram Kitty and His Buddy on Rails (Official Site) [0:02] Hyrule Warriors (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:12] Legend of Zelda Wii U (IGN Game Page) [0:31] Splatoon (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:36] Yoshi’s Woolly World (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:38] Amiibo Figurines (Nintendo.com E3 Sub-Site) [0:41] Mario Maker (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:50] Bayonetta (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [0:55] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [1:02] Tetris Ultimate (Official Site) [1:07] GetClose (Official Site)

E3 2014 was a smashing success. Literally. In our second episode dedicated to all things E3, we go hands-on with Super Smash Bros. on both Wii U and 3DS to bring you in-depth impressions of Smash Run, the fighting mechanics, and more. We then turn our attention to the biggest news from the show floor. You’ve already heard our thoughts on the Wii U’s lineup and Nintendo’s Digital Event in Episode 72, so in this episode, we focus on the 3DS lineup, including the likes of surprise strategy game Codename: S.T.E.A.M. and anticipated remakes Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. As if that wasn’t enough, we then share our thoughts on fresh Star Fox for Wii U details, discuss Nintendo’s unusual stance on live game streaming, and round up major third-party and indie game news – all before concluding with an assessment of Nintendo’s E3 performance as a whole. It adds up to a huge episode you don’t want to miss! In fact, you shouldn’t miss any of our E3 2014 coverage. Whether you’d like to hear our full analysis of the Wii U’s E3 presence in Episode 72, go Inside the Smash Bros. Invitational, or revisit the pre-show hype of our E3 2014 Photo Safari, we’ve got you covered. And this is just the start of a summer jam-packed with great Nintendo content. Make sure to stay in the loop on what’s to come by following us on Twitter @RandomNintendo and subscribing to the podcast on iTunes. As for this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, you can learn more about any of the news or games discussed via the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01] Super Smash Bros. Smash Fest @ Best Buy (Official BestBuy.com Page) [0:27 – 1:01] Nintendo @ E3 2014 – Official Site [0:28] E3 2014: Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., A Brand New IP, Unveiled for 3DS (Nintendo Life) [0:40] Fossil Fighters: Frontier Announced (Nintendo World Report) [0:44] Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire launch date announced, Legendary details revealed (GoNintendo) [0:57] An In-Depth Demonstration Of Fantasy Life (Siliconera) [0:59] Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is finally getting a Western release (Destructoid) [1:01] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy coming to 3DS eShop in winter (CVG) [1:10] New Star Fox Game Will Support Co-Op. You Pilot. I Shoot. (Kotaku) [1:16] Nintendo Is Planning A Future For Both 2D And 3D Metroid (Kotaku) [1:24] Nintendo: Wii U won’t get Twitch gameplay streaming because it’s not fun to watch (Polygon) [1:33] Ubisoft is sitting on finished Wii U games waiting for larger install base (Polygon) [1:39] E3 Reaction: Sonic Boom Aims to Make the Blue Hedgehog Huge Again (ComingSoon.net) [1:46] Capcom Virtual Console update: GBA titles, Breath of Fire and more (Capcom-Unity.com) [1:52] Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley Announced (IGN) [1:55] Shantae And The Pirate’s Curse Is Also Coming to Wii U (Nintendo Life) [1:59] SteamWorld Dig to pan for gold on Wii U (Joystiq) [2:03] Gunman Clive 2 Announced for 3DS eShop (Nintendojo) Games [0:01] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [0:28] Codename: S.T.E.A.M. (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [0:40] Fossil Fighters Frontier (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [0:44] Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Official Site) [0:55] Fantasy Life (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [0:59] Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:01] Ace Attorney Trilogy (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:10] Star Fox Wii U (IGN Game Page) [1:21] Splatoon (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:39] Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric / Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal (Official Site) [1:52] Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley (IGN Game Page) [1:55] Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse (WayForward.com Game Page) [1:59] SteamWorld Dig (Official Site) [2:03] Gunman Clive 2 (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)

E3 2014 may officially be over, but our coverage is still going strong! In the first of two special episodes dedicated to gaming’s biggest week, we assess the Wii U’s performance with full coverage of the Nintendo Digital Event and beyond. From in-depth discussions of Super Smash Bros’ new customization features and the Amiibo NFC platform to speculating about the future of Wii U’s Legend of Zelda and Star Fox games, we weigh in on Nintendo’s entire Wii U lineup. So whether you’re looking for the latest on Mario Maker or first details on Splatoon, this episode’s got you covered. What was your favorite Wii U announcement at E3? Let us know in the comments section below. Be sure to also check back in a mere two days, on Sunday, June 15, for our second episode dedicated to E3 2014. We’ll be covering every 3DS announcement, major third-party news, and all the big interviews. Plus, we’ll have hands-on impressions of Super Smash Bros. for both Wii U and 3DS! To make sure you don’t miss it, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links to the news stories and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp, allowing for you to easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01 – 1:44] Play Nintendo – Nintendo E3 Digital Event (YouTube) [0:11] All Of The Vital Super Smash Bros. Roundtable Details, As Pac-Man Joins The Fight (Nintendo Life) [0:27] E3 2014: GameCube Adapter, Controller, and Smash Bundle Pricing Revealed (IGN) [0:49] Mario vs. Donkey Kong comes to Wii U in 2015 (Polygon) [0:55] Mario Party 10 bows in next year with Bowser and Amiibo (Joystiq) [1:25] 30 Minutes Of Xenoblade Chronicles X Gameplay With Details (Siliconera) [1:33] That might not have been Link in the Wii U Zelda trailer, producer teases (VentureBeat) [1:34] ‘That was Link’ in Zelda Wii U trailer and rumours it was a girl ‘kind of grew’ – Aonuma (MMGN) [1:39] Eiji Aonuma Addresses Hyrule Warriors’ Place In The Zelda Timeline (GameInformer.com) [1:44] Bayonetta 2 boasts “Tag Climax” an online co-op mode (Nintendo Insider) [1:45] E3 2014: Devil’s Third is a Wii U Exclusive (IGN) [1:51 – 2:0] Wii U Games from Shigeru Miyamoto (Nintendo.com E3 Site) [1:52] We Played Shigeru Miyamoto’s New Star Fox Game (Kotaku) Games [0:05] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [0:28] Amiibo Figurines (Nintendo.com E3 Mini-Site) [0:36] Yoshi’s Woolly World (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [0:42] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [0:49] Mario vs. Donkey Kong Wii U (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [0:55] Mario Party 10 (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:01] Kirby and the Rainbow Curse (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:08] Mario Maker (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:14] Splatoon (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:23] Xenoblade Chronicles X (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:30] The Legend of Zelda for Wii U (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:38] Hyrule Warriors (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:41] Bayonetta 2 / Bayonetta 1 (Nintendo.com E3 Game Pages) [1:45] Devil’s Third (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page) [1:52] Star Fox Wii U (IGN Game Page) [1:59] Project Giant Robot (IGN Game Page) [2:03] Project Guard (IGN Game Page)

Wii U owners, start your engines. Mario Kart 8 is finally here and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of the anticipated title. We’re also racing closer to this year’s E3, which means an onslaught of news and speculation await. We start the episode with an unusually heavy amount of pre-E3 Nintendo announcements, including first details on Hyrule Warriors, the latest on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS and its multiple E3 events, as well as the surprise of a new Pushmo game coming to Wii U. We then focus on what Nintendo didn’t discuss, assessing the company’s E3 plans as we know them and anticipating what may be at the show, before turning our attention to third-party news. The episode concludes with our promised Mario Kart 8 impressions, plus we go hands-on with the upcoming Tomodachi Life for 3DS. This episode is just the start of our full E3 coverage. Throughout E3 next week, we’ll be covering every announcement and every event with a special bonus episode of the podcast in the middle of the week, along with Extra articles that take you to Best Buy’s Smash Fest and hopefully the Smash Bros. Invitational tournament itself at LA’s Nokia Theater. You won’t want to miss any of it, so be sure to follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. In the meantime, enjoy Episode 71! As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the games and news discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily jump to the segments that most interest you. News [0:03] Upcoming exclusive Wii U game Hyrule Warriors blends The Legend of Zelda with Dynasty Warriors (Nintendo.com) [0:19] Ike Joins Super Smash Bros., Gets Compared to a Gorilla in Japan (Kotaku) [0:24] Sakurai Shows What The Bottom Screen Displays In Smash Bros Nintendo 3DS (My Nintendo News) [0:27] Nintendo GameCube controller adapter coming to Wii U for Smash Bros. (Polygon) [0:34] Nintendo France Rep Says Smash Wii U Will Use NFC (IGN) [0:37] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS: Smash Fest (BestBuy.com) [0:41] Super Smash Bros. Invitational Roster Revealed (IGN) [0:50] Nintendo reveals YouTube affiliate program for Let’s Players (Gamasutra) [0:59] Pushmo follow-up coming to Wii U in June (Joystiq) [1:07] New Harvest Moon game, Story of Seasons, coming to 3DS this winter in North America (Polygon) [1:12] LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Announced (IGN) [1:19] No Wii U or 3DS Games from Ubisoft at E3 2014 (Nintendo World Report) [1:21] Drive a Mercedes in ‘Mario Kart 8’ (The Verge) [1:32] Digital Foundry vs Mario Kart 8 (Eurogamer) Games [1:28] Mario Kart 8 (Official Site) [2:06] Tomodachi Life (Official Site) [0:03] Hyrule Warriors (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:19] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [0:59] Pushmo World (Official Site) [1:07] Story of Seasons (IGN Game Page) [1:12] LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham (LEGO Game Page)

Given Nintendo’s current finances, it’s likely that many of the company’s top brass would rather hit the links like Mario does. So it’s only fitting that this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast pairs together analysis of Nintendo’s fiscal year-end performance with impressions of Mario Golf: World Tour. We begin with a full assessment of Nintendo’s past year in sales, then break down how the company plans to boost Wii U and 3DS sales going forward – from NFC figurines to the surprise announcement of Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Our attention then turns to individual game news, including the reveal of Pokemon Art Academy, the ridiculousness of Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn, and the recent controversy surrounding Tomodachi Life, before concluding with our thoughts of Mario Golf’s 3DS debut. We also want to hear what you think! Leave a comment below with your thoughts on Mario Golf, any of the other topics discussed, or just the podcast as a whole. Don’t forget to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss any site updates as we roll towards E3 2014. 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 [0:02 – 0:21] Wii U sales slow to a crawl as Nintendo posts $457 million loss (GameSpot) [0:09] How Do Wii U And 3DS Sales Compare To Previous Nintendo Platforms? (GameInformer.com) [0:20] Titanfall, PS4 drive US game sales up 17% in April – NPD (GamesIndustry International) [0:22 – 0:52] Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2014 and Q&A (Nintendo Investor Relations) [0:23] What is Nintendo’s E3 Mystery 3DS Game? (IGN) [0:29] Wii U Logo Found On Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare’s Website (CinemaBlend) [0:31] Sonic Lost World now at 710,000 copies shipped worldwide as of March 31st, 2014 (Sonic Stadium) [0:47] Nintendo to Sell New Consoles for Emerging Markets (Bloomberg) [0:53] Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire coming to 3DS in November (Polygon) [1:04] Extra: How Hacking Keeps Pokemon Competitive [1:06] Pokemon Art Academy Launching This Fall in the West (Nintendo World Report) [1:14] Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Confirmed For Wii U (Nintendo News) [1:19] Armillo Delayed Again, Special Launch Discount To Cushion The Blow (Nintendo Enthusiast) [1:21] Charizard’s Final Smash In Super Smash Bros. Is Mega Charizard X (Siliconera) [1:27] Female Villager revealed for Super Smash Bros. (Destructoid) [1:33] Why won’t Nintendo let you be gay in its new life simulator? (The Verge) [1:42] Nintendo’s Tomodachi Life Statement (Nintendo.com) Games [1:43] Mario Golf: World Tour (Official Site) [0:53] Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (Pokemon.com Game Page) [1:06] Pokemon Art Academy (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:14] Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn (Official Facebook Page) [1:21] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [1:33] Tomodachi Life (Official Site)

Quirky point-and-click adventure Stick It to The Man has arrived on Wii U, and we’ve got full impressions in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. But before we slap sticky-hands to our heads and read people’s minds, there’s news to cover. Lots of news, in fact, as we have an in-depth discussion about this past week’s surprise Mario Kart 8 Direct, as well as explore what the recently announced Skylanders and Disney Infinity sequels mean for both the future of NFC gaming and Nintendo’s own NFC plans. We also discuss a slew of other announcements big and small, examine the current status of the eShop’s indie scene, and share our thoughts on Nintendo’s ambitious E3 2014 plans. Whichever topic is making you press play, this is one episode you’ll want to stick with. We want to hear your opinions, too! Whether its your own impressions of Stick It to The Man, the Mario Kart 8 Direct, or just the podcast itself, leave a comment and let us know what you think. With both Mario Kart 8 and E3 2014 rapidly approaching, make sure you don’t miss any updates by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes and following us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we have provided links below for more information on the games and news discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01 – 0:44] Mario Kart 8 Direct – 4.30.2014 (Nintendo.com) [0:16] 5 Reasons Mario Kart 8’s Online Matters (IGN) [0:36] Nintendo plans year-long Mario Kart 8 marketing campaign (MCV) [0:44] Mario Golf: World Tour season pass consists of three DLC packs for $14.99 (Polygon) [0:47] Extra: Stop Teeing Off About Mario Golf’s DLC [0:49] Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy Curtain Call tunes in to the West this year (Joystiq) [0:56] Skylanders: Trap Team revealed, brings ‘life to toys’ (CVG) [0:59] Disney Infinity Marvel Super Heroes Coming This Fall (Kotaku) [1:05] The Great Ace Attorney will be the start of a new series (Polygon) [1:10] Stealth Inc. 2 Announced as Wii U Exclusive (IGN) [1:16] Infinity Runner Heading To Wii U eShop (Nintendo Life) [1:20] Where Did All the eShop Games Go? (Nintendo World Report) [1:23] The brick wall: No close encounters with Nintendo’s indie exec (Gamasutra) [1:28] Play Nintendo – Announcing Nintendo @ E3 2014 (YouTube) [1:35] Extra: When Smash Bros. Don’t Brawl [1:46] No Nintendo hardware reveal at E3, company confirms (CVG) Games [1:51] Stick It to The Man (Official Site) [0:01] Mario Kart 8 (Official Site) [0:44] Mario Golf: World Tour (Official Site) [0:49] Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy Curtain Call (Official Site) [0:56] Skylanders: Trap Team (Official Site) [0:59] Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes (Official Site) [1:05] The Great Ace Attorney [1:10] Stealth Inc. 2 (IGN Game Page) [1:16] Infinity Runner (Official Site)

A game about buying games. An island where the faces of Miis fly off their heads and into outer space. A fighting game where a ninja frog wears his tongue as a scarf. Yes, Nintendo got weird these past few weeks and we’ve got it all covered in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We kick off the show with an in-depth discussion of the recent Nintendo Directs for both Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS and the newly announced Tomodachi Life, analyzing the fighter’s big changes and the life sim’s more passive approach to gaming. We then cover a variety of other news, including product placement in Mario Golf: World Tour, third party announcements, and March’s sales numbers. The episode concludes with the pooch pictured above as we share full impressions of Rusty’s Real Deal Baseball, a 3DS free-to-download title that combines baseball with a washed up dog strapped for cash. What did you think of the recent Nintendo Directs? Let us know by leaving a comment! We’d also love to hear your thoughts on the episode as a whole. And to make sure you don’t miss any future episodes or site updates, be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes 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 so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:03] Super Smash Bros. Direct – 4.08.2014 (Nintendo.com) [0:46] Tomodachi Life Direct – 4.10.2014 (Nintendo.com) [0:52] Tomodachi Life Could Be Nintendo’s Next Animal Crossing (IGN) [0:58] Mario Golf: World Tour to include regional and worldwide online tournaments (VG247) [1:04] Atlus Publishing Citizens of Earth for PS4, 3DS, Wii U, More (IGN) [1:09] Ubisoft’s online store lists Watch Dogs’ Wii U version for Fall 2014 launch (Polygon) [1:13] Titanfall tops chart, but PS4 leads hardware again in March – NPD (GamesIndustry International) [1:21] Five Nintendo 3DS games receive permanent price cuts (Joystiq) [1:24] Nintendo Joins with the National Park Foundation to Support the 2014 White House Easter Egg Roll (GoNintendo) Games [1:28] Rusty’s Real Deal Baseball (Official Site) [0:03] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [0:46] Tomodachi Life (Official Site) [0:58] Mario Golf: World Tour (Official Site) [1:04] Citizens of Earth (Official Site) [1:09] Watch Dogs (Official Site)

Be it the puzzles of Pokemon Battle Trozei or the scavenger hunt of Google Maps, Pokemon have been popping up in all sorts of new places waiting to be caught. For this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we did just that and bring you full impressions of each experience. The show first begins with the latest news as we analyze the recent onslaught of Mario Kart 8 details, major changes in Mario Golf: World Tour, Nintendo’s plans to bring Tomodachi Collection to the West, and more. Next, we turn our attention to the eShop, discussing the Game Boy Advance’s Virtual Console debut and the latest indie happenings. The episode then concludes with our impressions of both Pokemon Battle Trozei and Google’s elaborate Pokemon prank for April Fools. What did you think of Nintendo teaming up with Google to bring Pokemon to Google Maps? Let us know by leaving a comment! We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast as a whole as well. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss any future episodes or site updates. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on all the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:02] Buckle Up For Mario Kart 8: Hands-on Preview, Videos, and More (IGN) [0:31] All About the Incredible Local Multiplayer of Mario Golf: World Tour (Nintendo World Report) [0:37] Smash Bros. Director Tells Fans To Expect More New Zelda-Inspired Items (GameInformer.com) [0:41] Luigi’s Poltergust Vacuum to Make an Appearance in New “Smash Bros.” (Complex) [0:50] Sonic: Lost World gets free The Legend of Zelda DLC stage (Polygon) [0:56] Guys. GUYS. Tomodachi Collection. (Tiny Cartridge) [1:01] Nintendo unveils April’s GBA Virtual Console games (Joystiq) [1:12] Mega May on 3DS: Vote for your favorite handheld title and it may release first (Capcom-Unity) [1:14] Renegade Kid launches Kickstarter for ‘slow burn’ horror game Cult County (Polygon) [1:21] Hex Heroes is a five-player real-time strategy game for Wii U (Joystiq) [1:25] Hover: Revolt of Gamers Bringing Parkour Racing to Wii U (Nintendo World Report) [1:29] Swords & Soldiers HD announced for Wii U (VG247) [1:31] Google Maps is overrun with Pokemon for April Fools’, and you can catch ’em all (The Verge) [1:39] EA COO apologizes for ‘stupid’ Wii U Frostbite April fools joke (CVG) Games [1:41] Pokemon Battle Trozei (Official Site) [0:02] Mario Kart 8 (Official Site) [0:31] Mario Golf: World Tour (Official Site) [0:37] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [0:50] Sonic Lost World (Official Site) [0:56] Tomodachi Collection (IGN Game Page) [1:14] Cult County (Official Kickstarter Page) [1:21] Hex Heroes (Official Kickstarter Page) [1:25] Hover: Revolt of Gamers (Official Facebook Page) [1:29] Swords & Soldiers HD (Official Site)

Nintendo went egg pun crazy to promote Yoshi’s New Island, but is the game worth all the egg-treme cleverness (sorry, we couldn’t resist)? We answer that very question in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast with full impressions of both Yoshi’s new 3DS adventure and the first game you can truly call a sitcom, Weapon Shop de Omasse. To start things off, however, we egg-amine (we’re on a roll here) all the latest news from last week’s Game Developers Conference and beyond, including a look at the latest indie game announcements, an analysis of the changing face of the video game industry, and a breakdown of February’s sales numbers. It all adds up to one egg-cellent episode (we can’t stop now). What’s your take on Yoshi’s New Island? Leave a comment to let us know what you think of the game, any of the other topics from this episode, or even just our egg-cruciatingly bad pun addiction (this is our cry for help). You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay up to date on all the latest site happenings. As always, you can learn more about any of the news or games discussed using the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:02 – 0:25] Nintendo Demonstrates Indie Game Support at Game Developers Conference (Nintendo Press Site) [0:10] Nintendo Used Mario vs. Donkey Kong To Show Off Nintendo Web Framework At GDC (Siliconera) [0:14] Over 50 Games Using Unity Are In The Pipeline For Wii U Says Nintendo (Siliconera) [0:25] Aztez is coming to Wii U (Wii U Daily) [0:30] New Procedurally Generated 2D Platformer Hitting Wii U eShop Soon (Nintendo World Report) [0:34] ‘Sync’ – Metroid Prime-like, FPA Announced as Wii U Exclusive, Devs Aim to “Replicate AAA Games at Low Cost” (Nintendo Enthusiast) [0:39] Veteran Castlevania producer Koji Igarashi leaves Konami (Polygon) [0:50] Shovel Knight delayed “by a few weeks” (VG247) [0:52] One Piece Unlimited World Red coming to North America (Destructoid) [1:01] Super Smash Bros. Lumiose City Stage Unveiled (IGN) [1:04] Side-Scrolling Super Mario 3D Land Stage Revealed For Smash Bros. (GameInformer.com) [1:07] Snake unlikely to be in new Smash Bros (Examiner.com) [1:15] February NPD: PS4 sells more, Xbox One leads in dollar amount (Joystiq) [1:24] GDC: Animal Crossing: New Leaf Sells Over 7 Million Copies (IGN) [1:26] Pikachu is Japan’s awesome mascot for FIFA World Cup 2014 (GameSpot) Games [1:32] Yoshi’s New Island (Official Site) [1:48] Weapon Shop de Omasse (Official Site) [0:22] Stick It to The Man (Official Site) [0:25] Aztez (Official Site) [0:30] I’ve Got To Run (Nintendo World Report Game Page) [0:34] Sync [0:50] Shovel Knight (Official Site) [0:52] One Piece Unlimited World Red (Giant Bomb Game Page) [0:55] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site)

The Wii U’s lineup may have been in a deep freeze since the holidays, but now the system gets to experience a different type of freeze: a tropical freeze. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, as well as Wii U eShop title Unepic. We also discuss a slew of newly announced indie titles that will take you to space, Viking territory, and wherever it is that Denpa Men come from. Plus, we break down the latest details on Yoshi’s New Island and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS. We want to hear your thoughts, too! Leave a comment below with your own impressions of Tropical Freeze, any of the other topics discussed, or the podcast as a whole. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on all future site updates. As always, you can learn more about any of the news or games covered in this episode using the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp, making it easy to find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:03] Knytt and Spin the Bottle devs collaborate on Affordable Space Adventures for Wii U (Shacknews) [0:09] MixedBag Confirms forma.8 for the Wii U eShop (Nintendo Life) [0:13] Guacamelee: Super Turbo Championship Edition Announced (IGN) [0:16] Ronimo announces Wii U-only Swords & Soldiers II (Destructoid) [0:20] Inafune shows off side-scrolling action game Azure Striker Gunvolt (Polygon) [0:26] The “Denpa” Men 3: The Rise of Digitoll announced for the west (Eurogamer) [0:34] Armillo delayed to May 12th (GoNintendo) [0:37] Four (!) New Persona Games Are Coming To North America (Kotaku) [0:41] Yoshi’s New Island multiplayer leaves the baby at home (Polygon) [0:46] Yoshi-Themed Nintendo 3DS XL Revealed (IGN) [0:48] Pokemon X/Y free with purchase of system and one game (GameSpot) [0:52] The First Screen You See When You Start The New Yoshi’s Island (Kotaku) [0:58] Tortimer Island is the newest Smash Bros. 3DS stage (Official Nintendo Magazine) [1:07] Waluigi returns as an Assist Trophy in Smash Bros 4 (CVG) [1:09] ‘Super Smash Bros 4’ Wii U and 3DS attack transition detailed and showcased (Examiner.com) [1:14] Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service for Nintendo DS and Wii to end in May (Nintendo.com) [1:19] Nintendo Video Service Ends in March (Nintendo World Report) Games [1:26] Unepic (Official Site) [1:33] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Official Site) [0:03] Affordable Space Adventures (Official Site) [0:09] forma.8 (Official Site) [0:13] Guacamelee: Super Turbo Championship Edition (Official Site) [0:16] Swords & Soldiers II (Official Site) [0:20] Azure Striker Gunvolt (Official Site) [0:26] The Denpa Men 3: The Rise of Digitoll (Official Site) [0:34] Armillo (Official Site) [0:37] Persona Q (Official Site) [0:41] Yoshi’s New Island (Official Site) [0:57] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site)

Whether it’s the depths of the ocean in Steel Diver: Sub Wars or in-depth coverage of Nintendo Direct, we’re going deep in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show begins with a breakdown of all the news straight from the latest Nintendo Direct, including the seemingly endless list of big 3DS titles, new characters in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS, and Nintendo’s first cracks at free-to-play gaming. We then discuss recent third-party news both good (new games!) and bad (Watch Dogs’ delay), before turning our attention to January’s sales numbers and the wonderfully weird Twitch Plays Pokemon. To round out the episode, we return to our oceanic theme for full impressions of Steel Diver: Sub Wars, as well as Wii U eShop title Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams. What do you think of Steel Diver: Sub Wars and Nintendo’s foray into the world of free-to-play? We’d love to hear your own impressions of both the game and our show, so be sure to leave a comment below. Don’t forget to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss any future updates. As always, you can learn more about any of the topics discussed in this episode via the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily jump to the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:02 – 1:33] Nintendo Direct – 2.13.2014 (Nintendo.com) [0:37] Nintendo Pocket Football Club Announced for 3DS eShop in Europe (Nintendo World Report) [0:45] Capcom Is Making a New Ace Attorney (Kotaku) [0:55] Japan is getting NES Remix 1+2 at retail (Destructoid) [1:24] Diddy Kong joins Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS roster of fighters (Polygon) [1:26] Smash Bros. Wii U, 3DS: new Home Run Bat looks crazy powerful (GameSpot) [1:27] Masahiro Sakurai reveals new Smash Bros. fairy bottle item (Official Nintendo Magazine UK) [1:33] Watch Dogs Delayed on Wii U (Kotaku) [1:35] Ubisoft Reveals That Wii U Games Accounted For 2% Of Its Sales In Q3 (My Nintendo News) [1:38] “Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark” announced; 3DS version to be Strategy RPG (Examiner.com) [1:44] Arkham Origins Blackgate hits PS3, 360, Wii U, PC April 1 (Polygon) [1:47] PS4, Xbox One sales can’t offset software declines in January – NPD (GamesIndustry International) [1:53] Wii Fit No Substitute For Real Exercise According To Academic Research (Nintendo Life) [1:57] Twitch Plays Pokemon (Twitch) Games [2:05] Steel Diver: Sub Wars (Official Site) [2:18] Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams (Official Site) [0:02] Mario Golf: World Tour (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:07] Kirby: Triple Deluxe (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:14] Yoshi’s New Island (Official Site) [0:22] Rusty’s Real Deal Baseball (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:28] Pokemon Battle Trozei (Pokemon.com Game Page) [0:33] Inazuma Eleven (Official Site) [0:37] Nintendo Pocket Football Club (Nintendo UK Game Page) [0:39] Weapon Shop de Omasse (Official Site) [0:42] Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy (Official Site) [0:48] NES Remix 2 (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:05] Mario Kart 8 (Official Site) [1:14] Monolith Soft’s X (IGN Game Page) [1:17] Bayonetta 2 (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:20] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [1:33] Watch Dogs (Official Site) [1:38] Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (Official Site) [1:44] Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate (IGN Game Page)

Whether bombs are being lobbed in CastleStorm or bombshell announcements of new Nintendo platforms and mascot makeovers are being made, sometimes the video game industry can be rather explosive. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re focusing on exactly that as we analyze all the big news straight from Nintendo’s investor meeting, including major strategy shifts and the company’s new interest in a Quality of Life platform. We then turn our attention to the games themselves, including a roundup of upcoming eShop titles and our thoughts on the surprising Sonic makeover, Sonic Boom. The episode concludes with impressions of both Wii U eShop title CastleStorm and the 3DS’s long-awaited Pokemon Bank. We want to hear what you think, too! Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on Nintendo’s new strategies, Sonic Boom, or any of this episode’s other topics. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on future episodes and site updates. As always, you can learn more about the news and games discussed in this episode using the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01] Nintendo makes profit on 1.95 million Wii U sales, but predicts dire final quarter (The Verge) [0:06] These Are Nintendo’s Lifetime Hardware and Software Numbers (IGN) [0:12 – 1:14] Corporate Management Policy Briefing/ Third Quarter Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ending March 2014 and Q&A (Nintendo IR Site) [0:15] Extra: Nintendo’s Mobile Calling [0:59] ‘Mario Kart 8’ worldwide release confirmed for May on Wii U (Examiner.com) [1:00] Pac-Man Museum cancelled on Wii U, 3DS (Nintendo Everything) [1:02] Batman: Arkham Origins story campaign DLC canceled on Wii U (Joystiq) [1:05] DS games coming to Wii U Virtual console (CVG) [1:10] Nintendo Shares Decline on Concern Revival Plan Falls Short (Bloomberg) [1:14] All Of These Indie Games Are Coming To Wii U Or 3DS (Kotaku) [1:23] Art of Balance Announced for Wii U (IGN) [1:26] Shovel Knight uses StreetPass and Miiverse for competition and cooperation (Polygon) [1:30] Watercolor JRPG Child of Light tells its story on April 30 (Joystiq) [1:32] Sonic Boom Brings a Brand-New Sonic to Wii U, 3DS and TV (USgamer) [1:50] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate headed to 3DS in early 2015 (Polygon) [1:53] Capcom Has Their Sights On Bringing Monster Hunter Frontier G Outside Japan (Siliconera) [1:57] Pokemon Lucario returning to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS (GameSpot) [2:01] Super Smash Bros. will include Legend of Zelda’s beetle item (VG247) [2:02] Mother Brain Revealed As An Enormous Super Smash Bros. Assist Trophy (Nintendo Life) Games [2:04] CastleStorm (Official Site) [2:12] Pokemon Bank (Official Site) [0:59] Mario Kart 8 (IGN Game Page) [1:02] Batman: Arkham Origins (Official Site) [1:23] Art of Balance (Official Site) [1:26] Shovel Knight (Official Site) [1:30] Child of Light (Official Site) [1:32] Sonic Boom (Official Site) [1:50] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (IGN Game Page) [1:54] Monster Hunter Frontier G (Giant Bomb Game Page) [1:56] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site)

Be it Chibi-Robo’s battery or Nintendo itself, sometimes a recharge is needed. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast kicks off with an in-depth look at Nintendo’s recent financial woes, as we analyze what went wrong and how Nintendo plans to make things right. We also share full impressions of the 3DS eShop’s Chibi-Robo: Photo Finder and our recent trip to the Pokemon Regional Championships. Plus, we discuss the latest game-specific news, including fresh Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze details and the recent wave of 3DS game compilations and remakes. We want to hear your thoughts, too! Whether you have an opinion on how Nintendo can turn its fortunes around or a take on Chibi-Robo’s 3DS adventure, share it by leaving a comment. We also encourage you to stay updated on the latest site happenings by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes and following us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, you can find links below for more information on all 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] Nintendo Sees Loss on Dismal Wii U Sales (Wall Street Journal) [0:05] NPD: Grand Theft Auto V best-selling game of 2013 (GamesIndustry International) [0:13] Analysis – Low Wii U Sales Limit Software Success (GameInformer.com) [0:22] Pokemon X and Y sales cross 3 million as 3DS outsells all other gaming systems in 2013 (GamesBeat) [0:32] Iwata’s Opening Statements Regarding Full-Year Financial Forecast Revision (Nintendo IR Site) [0:36] Nintendo ‘thinking about a new business structure’ (CVG) [0:46] Everything You’re Thinking About Nintendo Is Totally Wrong (Wired) [0:50] Iwata Admits He Misread Markets Regarding Wii U (Complex) [0:53] No need to quit over profit shortfall: Nintendo president (Reuters) [0:57] Nintendo Confirms Rambi’s Return in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Life) [0:59] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Features Online Leaderboards, Video Replay (Nintendo World Report) [1:04] New Super Smash Bros. changes may curb edge-camping (Polygon) [1:09] Is This Super Smash Bros. Single-Player Mode? (IGN) [1:11] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney trilogy hits Japanese 3DS systems in April (Polygon) [1:17] Activision bringing Cut the Rope: Triple Treat 3-game pack to 3DS (Joystiq) [1:21] Mutant Mudd Dev Announces Moon Chronicles for 3DS (IGN) [1:27] Spin the Bottle DLC Update and Increased Price Detailed and Dated (Nintendo Life) [1:55] Extra: The Road to Pokemon Champion Games [1:32] Chibi-Robo: Photo Finder (Official Site) [0:57] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Official Site) [1:04] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [1:11] Ace Attorney 123: Wright Selection [1:17] Cut The Rope: Triple Treat (Official Site) [1:21] Moon Chronicles (Official Site) [1:27] Spin The Bottle: Bumpie’s Party (Official Site)

It’s the first episode of the New Year and we’re celebrating with a party. A Mario Party. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast features our impressions of Mario Party: Island Tour, along with a game that involves a totally different type of party, Bravely Default. We also share impressions of two Wii U downloadable titles, Wii Sports Club: Golf and RUSH. As always, the show first begins with news as we discuss recent 3DS announcements, fresh Super Smash Bros. details, and the “reboot” of Toki Tori developer Two Tribes. Plus, we assess the current eShop indie scene and examine where it needs to go from here. We want to hear your thoughts, too! Feel free to leave a comment below with your take on Mario Party: Island Tour, Bravely Default, or any of the other topics discussed. You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on all future updates. Below, you can find links 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 [0:02] Yoshi’s New Island Release Date Revealed (Nintendo World Report) [0:08] Flavoured Cats Teaser (YouTube) [0:10] Disney Magical World Announced for 3DS (IGN) [0:17] Nintendo 3DS software sales increased in 2013, sold 11.5 million hardware units in US (Joystiq) [0:19] Nintendo calendar says Inazuma Eleven in North America Q1 (Tiny Cartridge) [0:26] New 3DS App Will Make a Manga Artist Out of You (Kotaku) [0:32] King Dedede joins the Super Smash Bros. cast (Destructoid) [0:39] Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Feature Unique Trophies (IGN) [0:42] Interview: Two Tribes Explains Development Closure and Starting Again (Nintendo Life) [0:56] Nintendo’s stock price jumps upon China’s suspension of console ban (Polygon) [1:41] Bravely Default’s Western release tones down its skimpier costumes (Polygon) Games [1:03] Mario Party: Island Tour (Official Site) [1:26] Bravely Default (Official Site) [1:47] Wii Sports Club: Golf (Official Site) [1:58] RUSH (Two Tribes Game Page) [0:02] Yoshi’s New Island (IGN Game Page) [0:08] Flavoured Cats (Official Site) [0:10] Disney Magical World (IGN Game Page) [0:19] Inazuma Eleven (Giant Bomb Franchise Wiki) [0:26] Comic Studio (Nintendo.co.jp Game Page) [0:32] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site)

Whether it’s the reimagining of 8-bit classics or the reinterpretation of a speedy blue hedgehog, sometimes change is good. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of two Wii U titles that shake up classic franchises: NES Remix and Sonic Lost World. We first kick off the episode with a roundup of the latest Nintendo Direct, discussing everything from new crossover title Hyrule Warriors to the growing roster of Super Smash Bros. fighters. We also examine Nintendo’s recent online infrastructure woes and the one form of connectivity that Nintendo continues to get right, StreetPass. Do you think the new twists of NES Remix and Sonic Lost World do justice to their franchises? Let us know by commenting at the bottom of this post. As we close out 2013, we’d also love to hear what you think of our past year of episodes! Feel free to leave a comment, tweet us @RandomNintendo, or post a review (and subscribe!) on iTunes. As always, we have provided links below for more information on all the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the show segments that most interest you. Enjoy and Happy New Year! News [0:03 – 1:22] Nintendo Direct – 12.18.2013 (Nintendo.com) [0:25] Zelda Returns in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U (Nintendo World Report) [0:30] Rainbow Road Stage Confirmed For Super Smash Bros. 3DS! (Official Nintendo Magazine) [0:44] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: Nintendo Answers Our Burning Questions (GameInformer.com) [1:22] Nintendo delays launch of Pokemon Bank and Poke Transporter (Polygon) [1:25] PokeBank Hilariously Fails to Stop Hacked Pokemon (Kotaku) [1:31] Nintendo Acknowledges Network Issues and Suggests Patience (Nintendo Life) [1:39] Scavenger Hunts, Crossword puzzles could come to Nintendo’s StreetPass service (Polygon) [1:42] How the 3DS National StreetPass Weekend is Nintendo’s secret marketing weapon for the holidays (GamesBeat) Games [1:45] NES Remix (Official Site) [0:13 & 1:57] Sonic Lost World (Official Site) [0:03] Hyrule Warriors (IGN Game Page) [0:20] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [0:32] Mario Kart 8 (IGN Game Page) [0:38] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Official Site) [0:49] Wii Sports Club (Official Site) [0:53] Dr. Luigi (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:03] Chibi-Robo: Photo Finder (Official Site) [1:09] Kirby: Triple Deluxe (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:13] Yoshi’s New Island (IGN Game Page) [1:17] Bravely Default (Official Site) [1:22] Pokemon Bank (Official Site)

An extra dimension isn’t the only thing the 3DS has added to the land of Hyrule. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds also shakes up the franchise’s tried-and-true formula in a number of big ways. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of Link’s latest adventure and examine its role in the evolution of Zelda gameplay. Before we set out on our quest, however, we have lots of news to cover, including the latest on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. We also share our thoughts on last week’s VGX event, Nintendo’s November sales performance, and Miiverse for 3DS. What do you think of A Link Between Worlds? Is it a good or bad direction for the Zelda series to head in? Let us know by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss any future updates. As always, the links below provide additional information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp, making it easy to locate the segments of the show that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01] Legend of Zelda Skull Kid trophy confirmed for new Smash Bros. (GameSpot) [0:05] Find Mii Boss Appears in Smash Bros. 3DS (IGN) [0:07] Special Steel Diver weapon announced for Super Smash Bros. (Wii U Daily) [0:09] Super Smash Bros. Launching in Spring 2014? (IGN) [0:12] Kirby: Triple Deluxe details revealed in various Japanese magazines (Infendo) [0:23] The Legend of Lobodestroyo is a game inspired by Banjo-Kazooie, yo (Joystiq) [0:30] Fire Emblem rides into Monster Hunter Frontier G (Destructoid) [0:32] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze release date announced, includes Cranky Kong (Polygon) [0:42] Video: Nintendo at VGX 2013 (Spike.com) [1:03] Reggie Fils-Aime: Why To Choose Wii U This Holiday Season (Forbes) [1:08] Nintendo’s Reggie Talks Wii U, Western Development And Operation Rainfall (Siliconera) [1:11] November 2013 NPD: Xbox One, PS4 push game industry to $2.74B month (GamesBeat) [1:16] NPD: Nintendo Hardware Sales Increase By 100 Percent, Nintendo 3DS Surpasses 10 Million (My Nintendo News) [1:24] Comparing Super Mario 3D World’s Wii U attach rate to other 3D Mario titles (GoNintendo) [1:29] Nintendo finally updates 3DS with Miiverse, Nintendo Network ID support and unified eShop wallet (Engadget) [1:36] Super Nintendo Headed to 3DS VC? (Nintendo World Report) [2:05] Nintendogs Assist Trophy Returns in Today’s Super Smash Bros. Update (Nintendo Enthusiast) Games [1:38] The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (Official Site) [0:01] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site) [0:12] Kirby: Triple Deluxe (Giant Bomb Game Page) [0:23] The Legend of Lobodestroyo Vs. La Liga De Los Villanos (Official Kickstarter Page) [0:30] Monster Hunter Frontier G (Giant Bomb Game Page) [0:32] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Official Site)