October 18, 2015

Episode 109: Tri Force Try Outs

1 hour 51 minutes

If you’re a Zelda fan, this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is for you. We share hands-on impressions of the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, weigh in on the not-yet-official HD remake of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and discuss new Hyrule Warriors Legends reveals. Not a big Zelda fan? We’ve still got you covered! This episode also features our takes on recent reports of the NX coming out as soon as next year, plus we examine how the lack of Nintendo Directs may be hurting Nintendo’s messaging and take a look at the improving amiibo situation. The episode then concludes with full impressions of Q.U.B.E: Director’s Cut, along with a discussion of why a Platinum Games-developed title like Transformers: Devastation somehow didn’t make it to Wii U.

Are you excited for Tri Force Heroes? Share your thoughts on the recent demo, or any of the news discussed in this episode, in the comments below. If you liked what you heard, consider leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes. With Nintendo’s Fall lineup now in full swing, be sure to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss any future episodes where we recommend which games are worth getting or skipping.

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

News

[0:02] Nintendo Begins Distributing Software Kit for New NX Platform (Wall Street Journal)

[0:17] Nintendo dropped from list of top 100 brands for first time (Japan Times)

[0:21] Looks like Nintendo’s developing Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (Eurogamer)

[0:27] The Legend Of Zelda: Symphony Of The Goddesses on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (YouTube)

[0:31] New Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Details (Nintendo.com) + Let’s Play with Mr. Aonuma (YouTube)

[0:43] Hands-On: The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes

[0:53] Learn about Skull Kid and Phantom Ganon in Hyrule Warriors Legends (Nintendo Everything)

[1:05] Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash Release Date Revealed (IGN)

[1:09] Animal Crossing brings more villagers to the Amiibo Festival in November (Polygon)

[1:21] Nintendo of America Announces Further Amiibo Restocks (Nintendo World Report)

[1:26] Toys R Us Will Stock Mii Fighter amiibo 3-Pack, Villager amiibo, and Mega Yarn Yoshi (Siliconera)

[1:28] Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Will Support 18 amiibo Figures (Nintendo Life)

[1:31] 3DS games announced for budget-priced Nintendo Selects range (Eurogamer)

[1:38] Discussion: Where’s Transformers: Devastation for Wii U?

Games

[0:21] The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (IGN Game Page)

[0:30] The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (Official Site)

[0:53] Hyrule Warriors Legends (Nintendo.com Game Page)

[1:05] Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (Nintendo.com Game Page)

[1:09] Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival (Official Site)

[1:28] Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (Nintendo.com Game Page)

[1:33] Q.U.B.E: Director’s Cut (Official Site)

[1:38] Transformers: Devastation (Official Site)

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