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The free-to-play thirst is real. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss The Pokemon Company’s latest forays into the freemium market with impressions of Pokemon Cafe Mix and thoughts on the upcoming Pokemon Unite, including the game itself, the fan reaction, and the rise of Tencent. We also share impressions of Ninjala, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s new Min Min DLC, and revisit Luigi’s Mansion 3. Plus, Nintendo’s move away from mobile, the design philosophy of sequels, and the always messy naming schemes of Square Enix games.

Which free-to-play titles are you hooked on? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

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

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RNHQ has given us the privilege of recording another two hours of content coming to you in the form of Quarantine Chronicles Episode 4! I seriously don’t understand why they keep giving us chances, but we’ll keep taking them.

Today, we’re giving some brief impressions of The Last Of Us Part II, delve into our gaming psyches, force ourselves to talk about Space Force, and… I have something written down here that says “donuts” and “airplane porn.” Trust us, once you hear the episode, it’ll all make slightly more sense.

Let us know what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube.

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E3, is that you? The convention may be cancelled, but in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, it sure feels like the show went on. We’ve got all the trimmings you’d expect from E3, including games galore with impressions of the massive compilation of Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics and Nintendo’s shadow-dropped Jump Rope Challenge, first-party news from Pokemon Presents like the surprise return of Pokemon Snap, and third-party announcements like Apex Legends on Switch. Plus, we highlight a few of the many indie titles announced during the Guerrilla Collective livestream and discuss the ultimate E3-ism, an upcoming product that costs five hundred and ninety nine US dollars. 

What’s your favorite announcement? Tell us in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. 

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

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Third time’s the charm, eh? RNHQ liked our first two episodes so much that they let us record a new episode of Quarantine Chronicles. Will they enjoy this episode? Who knows, we just hope that you the listener does, you beautiful devil, you!

Today, we’re talking Final Fantasy XIV and the other video game time sinks in our lives, we time travel through the history of animated Disney films, we run some jewels on RTJ4, and we talk about three wildly different approaches to animation with Anomalisa, Your Lie in April and Promare!

Let us know what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube.

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We’re hitting the greens in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We kick off the show with impressions of Switch’s wild new “golf” game, What The Golf?, followed by a discussion of the current state of Switch ports, a look at the literal art of video games, and our thoughts on tiny hardware announcements like Sega’s Game Gear Micro and the upcoming Switch Fighter accessory. Plus, we weigh in on the changing face of game reviews, Scraggy’s saggy skin pants, and more.

Have you tried What The Golf? Which games are occupying your Switch lately? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. 

As always, we’ve included links below for more on the news and games discussed in this episode. Enjoy!

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Would you look at that? We didn’t get cancelled by our corporate overlords after one episode! Lucky us, and lucky for you, listener, because you are getting another episode of Quarantine Chronicles.

Today we’re giving impressions of Snowpiercer, Scoob! and Trolls World Tour, our thoughts on this whole Snyder Cut situation, WarnerMedia’s botched launch of HBO Max, SpaceX’s amazing launch of a pair of astronauts, and the YouTube channels that are keeping us entertained!

Let us know down what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube.

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Old is the new new. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss what’s old, what’s new, and everything in between. We celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pac-Man with impressions of a game that combines the old with the new, Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus, along with impressions of Switch Online’s newest SNES games and the actually new Lonely Mountains: Downhill. We also weigh in on the surprise reveal of Paper Mario: The Origami King, rumors of Pikmin 3 coming to Switch, LEGO Super Mario’s real-life DLC, Mario Kart Tour’s Kong invasion, and the case of the missing Tony Hawk on Switch. 

We’re not stopping there, though! Be sure to follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo for a special contest to celebrate the launch of our new show, the Quarantine Chronicles. We’ll be giving away a special amiibo prize pack featuring 30+ Smash Bros. amiibo in the coming days. And if you enjoy the show, you can subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app.

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

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A new podcast from the guys who bring you your favorite bi-weekly Nintendo podcast? Hosted by the new guy? Does this make us a podcasting network now? Yes, yup, and not sure ‘cuz I don’t make the business decisions around here. In the inaugural episode of Quarantine Chronicles we’ll briefly talk about why we created this “spin-off” podcast (hint: it’s in the title), what you can expect from this podcast, and what we hope this podcast might evolve into later down the line. Then we’ll get to the good stuff.

What’s the good stuff? Well, seeing as how all three of us live in LA County, and are under stay-at-home orders from the state, we’ve been consuming more (non-Nintendo) media and news than ever, so why not dedicate a show to it? We’re talking video games, movies, television, comics, anime, music, what have ya’. To make it even more chaotic, we’re going off the script and winging it for this podcast. Oh, how terrible this might be!

Let us know down what you think about the podcast, either in the comments or on our Twitter @RandomNintendo. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts,or whatever podcast app tickles your fancy. We’re even RandomNintendoCom on YouTube.

Finally, as with every episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, every episode of Quarantine Chronicles will include timestamps whenever you want to skip segments. 

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Go ahead, call shotgun. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re strapping into the driver seat to check in on three car games for Switch: Rocket League and its recently added Rocket Pass, Asphalt 9: Legends, and indie release REKT! High Octane Stunts. We also discuss acceleration of a very different kind with a break down of Switch’s record-breaking sales and how Nintendo can maintain that momentum, along with how the rest of the game industry is starting to re-find its footing and forge ahead with Summer Game Fest. Plus, we discuss Animal Crossing’s complete societal takeover and some intriguing new Clubhouse Games features.

What’s your go-to racing game on Switch? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. 

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

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Just because it’s fresh from the oven doesn’t mean it isn’t half-baked. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we cut through the legal controversies for our impressions of the elusive Cooking Mama: Cookstar. We also check out the onslaught of game updates Nintendo surprised us with this past week, including Worlds in Super Mario Maker 2, the expanded event calendar of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and the resurgence of Splatoon 2 and our take on the Octo Expansion DLC. Plus, we discuss why now is the right time for all these updates, Travis Scott’s wild Fortnite appearance, Switch sales, and what a Smash Bros. spinoff game could look like. 

Have you gotten hold of Cooking Mama? Enjoying Mario Maker’s new Worlds? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. 

As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to make it easy to locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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