The Random Nintendo Podcast is going international. Jason is back from two weeks in Japan and he’s got tales to tell, from the gaming hotspots to what it’s like visiting Nintendo HQ to hands-on with the country’s unique Nintendo arcade games. There’s plenty happening on the home front too as we share full impressions of the eShop’s Snake Pass and break down all the big Nintendo Direct news, including new 3DS announcements, first details on new modes for ARMS and Splatoon 2, and the latest happenings with amiibo. Plus, we weigh in on the surprise discontinuation of the NES Classic Edition and the early sales success of the Switch.

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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!

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