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  • Episode 226: Work From Home

    If you can’t go to work, work is coming to you. In video game form. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we experience the office hijinks of Nintendo’s new physics puzzler Good Job! and check in on our island progress in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. We also revisit Splatoon 2 and share impressions of two potentially Switch-bound multiplatform releases, Resident Evil 3 (leaks say maybe!) and Persona 5 (survey says maybe!). Plus, we discuss the impact of coronavirus on the game industry from big reveals such as PlayStation 5’s controller being diminished to a blog post to the growing role of leaks such as the Mario 3D Collection.

    Have thoughts on any of the topics in today’s episode? Let us know in the comments! Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. 

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

    News

    • [0:13] I opened my Animal Crossing island to Twitter, and it wasn’t a disaster (The Verge)
    • [0:17] ‘Animal Crossing’ has become a streetwear playground (Input)
    • [0:21] More Animal Crossing: New Horizons Dialogue Surfaces Hinting At Future DLC (NintendoSoup)
    • [0:48] Atlus survey asks fans if they’re interested in a Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Breakers localization (GoNintendo)
    • [1:02] Is Resident Evil 3 remake coming to Nintendo Switch? (Shacknews)
    • [1:20] The Cooking Mama Game for Switch That Came Out, and Then Disappeared (IGN)
    • [1:24] EXCLUSIVE: Cooking Mama Cookstar Switch eShop Controversy Explained (ScreenRant)
    • [1:29] Sony reveals PlayStation 5 controller (CNET)
    • [1:36] The ESA will not hold a digital E3 2020 event (GamesIndustry.biz)
    • [1:40] Gaming Boom Hides Struggle to Create New Hits in Isolation (Bloomberg)
    • [1:50] Lego’s interactive Super Mario sets will be out on August 1st, preorders start today (The Verge)
    • [1:55] Nintendo is making 3D Mario remasters for his 35th anniversary (VentureBeat)

      • Games

      • [0:03] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site)
      • [0:28] Splatoon 2 (Official Site)
      • [0:43] Persona 5 Royal (Official Site)
      • [1:02] Resident Evil 3 (Official Site)
      • [1:08] Good Job! (Nintendo.com Game Page)
      • [1:19] Cooking Mama Cookstar (Official Site)
      • [1:50] LEGO Super Mario (Official Site)
        • 2 hr 15 min
      • Episode 225: Island Getaway

        It’s time to get away. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we provide a much needed break from the coronovirus chaos by focusing on the positive. We share our impressions of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and discuss other online games we’re playing to stay connected with friends while staying at home. We also look forward (in every sense) to the next wave of releases from the recent Nintendo Direct Mini and Indie World presentations, highlighting the new reveals, ports, and independent games bound for Switch in the coming months.

        What games are keeping you busy at home in these unusual times? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. 

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

        News

        • [0:25] People are using Animal Crossing: New Horizons for birthdays, weddings and dates while stuck inside (Eurogamer.net)
        • [0:28] Switch shortage plagues the US sending prices skyrocketing (Nintendo Enthusiast)
        • [0:29] Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sold A Whopping 1.88 Million Copies In Three Days In Japan (Nintendo Life)
        • [0:34] Gaming Usage Up 75 Percent Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Verizon Reports (Hollywood Reporter)
        • [0:51] Nintendo Direct Mini 3.26.2020 (Nintendo.com)
        • [0:52] Nintendo Switch Is Getting 51 Classic Board, Card, And Tabletop Games In One Package (GameSpot)
        • [0:56] Nintendo launches Good Job!, a chaotic corporate puzzler for Switch (VideoGamer.com)
        • [1:00] Sakurai’s latest Famitsu article reveals potential Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter delays (Nintendo Wire)
        • [1:11] Ring Fit Adventure update adds rhythm game mode, music from Splatoon 2, Breath of the Wild (Polygon)
        • [1:19] The Classic Star Wars Episode I Racer Comes to Nintendo Switch and PS4 (StarWars.com)
        • [1:29] Catherine: Full Body will be released for Nintendo Switch on July 7 (VG247)
        • [1:30] Burnout Paradise Remastered is coming to Switch later this year (Engadget)
        • [1:36] Splatoon-Like Fighting Game Ninjala Launches On Nintendo Switch This May (GameSpot)
        • [1:40] Bandai Namco Announces The Namcot Collection For Nintendo Switch (Nintendo Life)
        • [1:43] Shantae and the Seven Sirens comes to Switch on May 28 (Nintendo Enthusiast)
        • [1:45] Indie World Showcase 3.17.2020 (YouTube)
        • [1:49] I Am Dead is a cute, colorful puzzle adventure game (Polygon)

          • Games

          • [0:04] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site)
          • [0:51] Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics (Nintendo.com Game Page)
          • [0:56] Good Job! (Nintendo.com Game Page) 
          • [1:00] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site)
          • [1:11] Ring Fit Adventure (Official Site)
          • [1:19] Star Wars Episode 1: Racer (IGN Game Page)
          • [1:29] Cathrine: Full Body (Official Site)
          • [1:30] Burnout Paradise Remastered (Official Site)
          • [1:36] Ninjala (Official Site)
          • [1:40] Namcot Collection (Giant Bomb Game Page) 
          • [1:45] Shantae and the Seven Sirens (IGN Game Page)
          • [1:49] I Am Dead (Nintendo.com Game Page)
            • 1 hr 59 min
          • Episode 224: Back On Tour

            We’re hitting the multiplayer roads of Mario Kart Tour and bringing the item box along with us. Just like its randomization, we’re shuffling a whole hodgepodge of topics in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. From our takes on LEGO Super Mario and Apple TV+’s video game inspired Mythic Quest to industry news like the cancellation of E3 2020 and Reggie joining GameStop, there’s a lot to cover. Plus, of course, impressions of Mario Kart Tour’s newest mode.

            We want to hear your thoughts, too. Let us know what you think of any of this episode’s topics in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. 

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

            News

            • [0:03] Former Nintendo boss Reggie Fils-Aimé joins GameStop’s board of directors (The Verge)
            • [0:07] February 2020 NPD: Spending dips after another slow month (VentureBeat)
            • [0:27] E3 2020 Cancelled (Kotaku)
            • [0:34] E3 2020 Cancellation: Here’s How Nintendo Has Responded (GameSpot)
            • [0:46] The NBA suspending its season is causing NBA 2K20 to crash (Destructoid)
            • [1:00] You can now stream all 9 episodes of Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet on Apple TV+ (iMore)
            • [1:18] Mario Kart Tour Multiplayer Modes Are Now Live (Nintendo Life)
            • [1:21] Nintendo banning Dr. Mario World players who are modifying game data (GoNintendo)
            • [1:32] Pokemon Go won’t make you leave the house due to coronavirus (Polygon)
            • [1:34] Killer Queen Black sees permanent price drop to $10 (GoNintendo)
            • [1:39] LEGO Super Mario will let you build and play real-world game levels (Input)
            • [1:43] Rumor: LEGO Super Mario To Have 13 Sets, Prices Start At EUR3.99 (NintendoSoup)
            • [1:47] Everything you want to know about LEGO Super Mario [Feature] (The Brothers Brick)
            • [1:50] Mario Levis Fashion Line Will Launch in April 2020 (Siliconera)

              • Games

              • [1:18] Mario Kart Tour (Official Site)
              • [1:21] Dr. Mario World (Official Site)
              • [1:32] Pokemon Go (Official Site)
              • [1:34] Killer Queen Black (Official Site)
              • [1:39] LEGO Super Mario (Official Site)
                • 1 hr 58 min
              • Episode 223: The Fast and the Furriest

                Grab a chili cheese dog and join us for a discussion of video game movies. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our takes on the Sonic The Hedgehog movie, Dragon Quest: Your Story on Netflix, and whether game movies have finally turned the corner. We also discuss some actual video games with our takeaways from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct, the announcements of PlatinumGames’ Project G.G. and Harmonix’s Fuser, and impressions of What Remains of Edith Finch. Plus, we examine the impact of the coronavirus on the game industry and dip into the world of PlayStation 4’s Dreams.

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

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

                News

                • [0:09] Discussion: The Sonic the Hedgehog Movie
                • [0:17] Sonic Director Reveals They Had Plans For Super Sonic (ComicBook.com)
                • [0:27] ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Sets Box Office Record For Video Game Movie At $70 Million (Deadline)
                • [0:33] Nintendo Will Own The Rights To The Illumination Super Mario Movie (Siliconera)
                • [0:44] Dragon Quest: Your Story is now available on Netflix (Nintendo Enthusiast)
                • [1:04] Always Sunny’s Rob McElhenney explains why his Minecraft movie deal fell apart (GoNintendo)
                • [1:09] Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ helps fuel 554% growth in The Witcher 3 sales (VentureBeat)
                • [1:14] Overwatch and Diablo are being adapted as TV shows, according to LinkedIn profile (Polygon)
                • [1:18] Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct 2.20.2020 (Nintendo.com)
                • [1:23] Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Booth Is The Best Thing At PAX East (GameSpot)
                • [1:29] Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ save transfer option isn’t getting any less confusing (Eurogamer.net)
                • [1:32] PlatinumGames announces Project G.G., the next game from Hideki Kamiya (Polygon)
                • [1:25] New PlatinumGames Tokyo Studio Will Make Live Service Games (Digital Trends)
                • [1:40] Harmonix announces DJ music game Fuser for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Gematsu)
                • [1:46] GDC 2020 Postponed Over Coronavirus Concerns (IGN)
                • [1:52] The Outer Worlds’ Switch port delayed by coronavirus outbreak in China (VentureBeat)
                • [1:53] Coronavirus: Nintendo Likely to Suffer Global Switch Shortages (Bloomberg)

                  • Games

                  • [1:09] The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Official Site)
                  • [1:18] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site)
                  • [1:32] Project G.G. (Official Site)
                  • [1:40] Fuser (Official Site)
                  • [1:59] What Remains of Edith Finch (Official Site)
                  • [2:11] Dreams (Official Site)
                    • 2 hr 25 min
                  • Episode 222: All Scrambled Up

                    It’s a time of defied expectations. You expect Nintendo to never let go of an IP, yet they do with The Wonderful 101. You expect E3 to be the epicenter of gaming, yet big names drop out. And maybe you expect Professor Oak to remain Pokemon’s one true Oak, yet in comes his long-hair-don’t-care counterpart Grand Oak. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our takes on all that scrambled news and pair it with a scramble of a different kind, our hands-on impressions of the upcoming Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. Plus, we spend some time with the Pokemon Home app, break down the lineups of EVO 2020 and Switch Online’s February SNES/NES update, and more.

                    Which news story most surprised you? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

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

                    News

                    • [0:03] We’re officially in the longest Nintendo Direct drought in history (Destructoid)
                    • [0:09] The Wonderful 101: Remastered coming to Nintendo Switch, PC, and PS4 (Polygon)
                    • [0:23] SisQo, of Dru Hill and Thong Song Fame, Would Like to Be in The Wonderful 101: Remastered (USgamer)
                    • [0:27] Nine Months Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ending March 2020 – Q&A Summary (Nintendo Investor Relations)
                    • [0:28] Nintendo’s mobile efforts become more dire with monthly Fire Emblem subscription (The Verge)
                    • [0:41] Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training For Nintendo Switch Adds Championship And Challenge Features (NintendoSoup)
                    • [0:43] January 2020 NPD: Even Goku can’t rescue game spending (VentureBeat)
                    • [0:46] EVO 2020 lineup revealed, Smash Bros. Ultimate a main event title (GoNintendo)
                    • [0:56] Nintendo’s latest SNES games for Switch include two US debuts (The Verge)
                    • [1:05] Geoff Keighley will not participate in E3 2020 (GamesIndustry.biz)
                    • [1:12] E3 2020 pitch proposes overhaul with ‘queuetainment,’ new floor plan, industry-only day (GameDaily.biz)
                    • [1:30] Pokemon Home launches on Nintendo Switch, introduces new Professor Oak (Polygon)
                    • [1:33] “Maliciously-crafted” Pokémon can crash Sword and Shield via Surprise Trade (Eurogamer.net)
                    • [1:38] Nintendo and The Pokemon Company issue statement regarding the Pokemon Sword & Shield leaks (My Nintendo News)
                    • [1:40] Pokemon Home APK includes a rather random GIF (GoNintendo)
                    • [1:52] Atlus Says Its Survey Asking About Switch Ports Exceeded Expectations (Nintendo Life)

                      • Games

                      • [0:09] The Wonderful 101: Remastered (Official Kickstarter Page)
                      • [0:28] Fire Emblem Heroes (Official Site)
                      • [0:41] Brain Age for Nintendo Switch (IGN Game Page)
                      • [1:30] Pokemon Home (Official Site)
                      • [1:42] Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers (IGN Game Page)
                        • 1 hr 58 min
                      • Episode 221: Encore Performance

                        A mirage this its not. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore, Bee Simulator, and Byleth in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We also look at a very different type of encore with Nintendo’s latest financials, breaking down how the Switch truly is the new Wii and what that means next for the system. Plus, we discuss Nintendo’s mastery of the DLC double-dip, Animal Crossing: New Horizons news, and more.

                        Are you picking up Tokyo Mirage Sessions? Do you like Byleth in Smash? Tell us in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

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

                        News

                        • [0:03] Nintendo Switch overtakes SNES with more than 52 million sold (The Verge)
                        • [0:07] Nine Months Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ending March 2020 (Nintendo Investor Relations)
                        • [0:11] The guy who knew Nintendo’s Switch surprise ahead of time has pled guilty to hacking (The Verge)
                        • [0:19] Nintendo planned a Switch stylus attachment for your Joy-Con (Eurogamer.net)
                        • [0:22] Animal Crossing Themed Switch Console And Carry Case Are Coming (GameSpot)
                        • [0:26] Nintendo Shares More Information About The Multiplayer In Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo Life)
                        • [0:46] Byleth Now Available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch (IGN)
                        • [0:58] Mortal Kombat 11 Joker DLC Available To Download Now (GameSpot)
                        • [1:07] Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield sold 16 million copies in 45 days (Shacknews)
                        • [1:12] Pokemon Go’s live events drove nearly $250 million in tourism revenue last year (The Verge)
                        • [1:16] Pokemon Home Basic and Premium pricing details announced (Polygon)
                        • [1:26] EA still lukewarm on bringing its portfolio to Switch (GamesIndustry.biz)
                        • [1:32] The Outer Worlds, our Game of the Year, is coming to Switch in March (Destructoid)
                        • [1:34] DOOM Eternal still coming to Nintendo Switch, delay not ‘huge’ (Nintendo Wire)

                          • Games

                          • [0:22] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site)
                          • [0:45] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site)
                          • [0:58] Mortal Kombat 11 (Official Site)
                          • [1:07] Pokemon Sword and Shield (Official Site)
                          • [1:16] Pokemon Home (Official Site)
                          • [1:32] The Outer Worlds (Official Site)
                          • [1:34] DOOM Eternal (Official Site)
                          • [1:38] Bee Simulator (Official Site)
                          • [1:48] Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore (Nintendo.com Game Page)
                            • 2 hr 7 min
                          • Episode 220: DLC You Soon

                            Get the download lowdown. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our takes on Nintendo’s big DLC news: Byleth joining the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster and Pokemon Sword & Shield’s Expansion Pass. We also go hands-on with the upcoming Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, share impressions of Switch indie runner EarthNight, and discuss the woes of the first-ever Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Open. Plus, a round-up of the first official Super Nintendo World details, the next wave of unexpected third-party Switch ports, and more.

                            What do you think of Byleth in Smash? Or Pokemon ditching its third versions in favor of DLC? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

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

                            News

                            • [0:02] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents “Byleth” (YouTube)
                            • [0:10] Fire Emblem: Three Houses gets a secret fourth house in DLC (Polygon)
                            • [0:12] Smash fans watched a 38-minute Nintendo Direct and all they got was another Fire Emblem character (The Washington Post)
                            • [0:15] Assassins Creed and Cuphead Super Smash Bros Ultimate Mii Costumes Coming (Siliconera)
                            • [0:18] Ninja is getting a Fortnite skin (The Verge)
                            • [0:21] Devil May Cry 3 On Switch Will Introduce A Style Change System (GameSpot)
                            • [0:27] ‘Metro Redux’ is coming to Nintendo Switch February 28th (Engadget)
                            • [0:28] Bioshock Collection is headed to Nintendo Switch (Polygon)
                            • [0:31] Nintendo Switch Was The Best-Selling Gaming Console of 2019 (ComicBook.com)
                            • [0:41] Nintendo’s 2020 Recruitment Pamphlet Features Numerous Nintendo Characters, Including Wart! (GoNintendo) 
                            • [0:46] Pokemon Direct – 01.09.2020 (Nintendo.com)
                            • [0:47] Pokemon Sword Expansion Pass and Pokemon Shield Expansion Pass to launch in 2020 (Nintendo.com)
                            • [1:06] December 2019 NPD — Call of Duty, Star Wars close out 2019 on top (VentureBeat)
                            • [1:13] Pokemon Home Service Launching Next Month (GameSpot)
                            • [1:17] Now There Are Official Pokemon ASMR Videos (Kotaku)
                            • [1:20] Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Coming To Switch In March (Game Informer)
                            • [1:32] Japan’s Super Nintendo World theme park will feature smart Mario-themed wristbands (The Verge)
                            • [1:42] Super Nintendo World Japan: Galantis ft. Charlie XBX – WE ARE BORN TO PLAY (YouTube)
                            • [1:50] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe North American Online Open now underway on Nintendo Switch (My Nintendo News)

                              • Games

                              • [0:02] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site)
                              • [0:10] Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Official Site)
                              • [0:18] Fortnite (Official Site)
                              • [0:21] Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition (Official Site)
                              • [0:27] Metro Redux (Official Site)
                              • [0:28] Bioshock: The Collection (Official Site)
                              • [0:47] Pokemon Sword and Shield (Official Site)
                              • [1:13] Pokemon Home (IGN Game Page)
                              • [1:20] Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (Official Site)
                              • [1:50] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Official Site)
                              • [2:01] EarthNight (Official Site)
                                • 2 hr 12 min
                              • Episode 219: 2020 Visions

                                Happy New Year! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re taking a look at the year ahead. From Super Nintendo World to rumors of a Switch Pro to dream sequels, we cast our predictions of where 2020 is going for Nintendo and gaming as a whole. And along the way, we cover everything from The Witcher’s breakout success on Netflix to Baby Sonic. Plus, it wouldn’t be a new year without a party, so we share our impressions of The Jackbox Party Pack 6 for Switch.

                                What do you want to see from Nintendo this year? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed the show, subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo, where we’re currently hosting a $35 eShop credit giveaway! But act fast, the contest closes tomorrow, January 6, at midnight PST.

                                As always, you can learn more about the news and games discussed in this episode via the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy, and here’s to a great 2020!

                                News

                                • [0:04] Mario Kart Ride Details for Super Nintendo World – Track Layout & Scene Descriptions (Orlando ParkStop)
                                • [0:17] Nintendo’s Tokyo store isn’t large enough for its fan base (The Japan Times)
                                • [0:23] Netflix’s The Witcher has made The Witcher 3 way more popular (The Verge)
                                • [0:27] Ubisoft and Lionsgate To Develop Rabbids Film (Ubisoft.com)
                                • [0:30] New Sonic movie trailer reveals Baby Sonic design (Polygon)
                                • [0:32] Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter Posts Thank-You Video With Hidden Message (Siliconera)
                                • [0:37] Analysts Agree That Switch Will Be King In 2020, Less Sure About The Switch Pro (Nintendo Life)
                                • [0:45] Switch 64 GB game cards look set for 2020 release (GoNintendo)
                                • [0:53] Reflecting on Leadership, Pizza, Video Games, and “My Body is Ready” | Reggie Fils-Aime (Present Value Podcast)
                                • [0:55] Designated assistance: There’s a rumor Metroid Prime 4’s environment work may have been outsourced (Nintendo Enthusiast)
                                • [1:06] Kirby’s song will get your new year off to an inspiring start (Destructoid)
                                • [1:08] Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze lead returns to Retro (VGC)
                                • [1:13] Challenge your body and mind with Switch this year (GoNintendo)
                                • [1:14] GRID Autosport Switch update adds local multiplayer, Labo support coming 2020 (Shacknews)

                                  • Games

                                  • [0:23] The Witcher 3 (Official Site)
                                  • [0:49] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 (IGN Game Page)
                                  • [0:55] Metroid Prime 4 (IGN Game Page)
                                  • [1:06] Super Kirby Clash (Official Site)
                                  • [1:12] Brain Age for Nintendo Switch (Nintendo UK Game Page)
                                  • [1:14] Grid Autosport (Official Site)
                                  • [1:26] The Jackbox Party Pack 6 (Offical Site) 

                                    • Correction: In this episode, we identify the publisher of Grid Autosport as Bandai Namco. It is Codemasters. Our apologies for the error.

                                    1 hr 35 min
                                  • Episode 218: Taking The Gold

                                    Award season is upon us. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re closing out the year with our picks for Games of the Year, as well as our takes on the the winners, reveals, and overall presentation of The Game Awards 2019. Plus, we discuss the latest Indie World showcase, the surprise of Sony’s MLB The Show going multiplatform, impressions of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and announce our Day and Night giveaway winners.

                                    What’s your Game of the Year? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. Be sure to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo as we’ll have one more eShop credit giveaway coming your way very soon.

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

                                    News

                                    • [0:01 – 1:25] The Game Awards 2019 (Official Site)
                                    • [0:07] How The Game Awards Brought ‘Apex Legends’ Character Mirage to Life Onstage (Hollywood Reporter)
                                    • [0:08] J.J. Abrams shows off Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker clip in Fortnite (The Verge)
                                    • [0:18 ] The Game Awards: Geoff Keighley on Viewership, Sticking With Streaming (Variety)
                                    • [0:41] Luigi’s Mansion 3 will get a little bigger in 2020 (Polygon)
                                    • [0:44] The Ring Fit Adventure Play Experience Kicks Off Across the US this Month (Nintendo.com)
                                    • [0:46] Report: Video game sales dropped 14% in November, hardware down 26% [NPD] (GameDaily.biz)
                                    • [0:50] The next generation of Xbox is just called … Xbox (Polygon)
                                    • [0:59] A New Bravely Default Is Coming To Switch (Kotaku)
                                    • [1:03] Here’s the extended edition of The Game Awards’ No More Heroes 3 trailer (Destructoid)
                                    • [1:05] Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Announces X-Men Rise of the Phoenix DLC (IGN)
                                    • [1:07] Action RPG Maneater announced for Switch (Nintendo Everything)
                                    • [1:10] Telltale confirms it will make The Wolf Among Us 2 (VentureBeat)
                                    • [1:13] MLB The Show seems set for release on Switch in 2021 (GoNintendo)
                                    • [1:24] The Game Awards offers an E3-esque buffet of Steam demos for unreleased games (Polygon)
                                    • [1:25 – 1:42] Nintendo Switch – Indie World Showcase – 12.10.2019 (Nintendo.com)
                                    • [1:26] Axiom Verge 2 is Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2020 (Digital Trends)
                                    • [1:29] Sports Story Is Golf Story Except With Lots More Sports (Kotaku)
                                    • [1:31] Be a skateboarding bird in the adorable Skatebird on Switch next year (Eurogamer.net)
                                    • [1:34] SuperMash is a video game that makes video games (Polygon)
                                    • [1:38] 90s-themed detective game Murder by Numbers announced for Switch, PC (Gematsu)
                                    • [1:40] Pass The Bar, Then Perch On It – Aviary Attorney: Definitive Edition Lands On Switch In January (Nintendo Life)
                                    • [2:06] ‘Tetris 99’ gets a team battle mode (Engadget)

                                      • Games

                                      • [0:08] Fortnite (Official Site)
                                      • [0:41] Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Official Site)
                                      • [0:44] Ring Fit Adventure (Official Site)
                                      • [0:59] Bravely Default II (Nintendo.com Game Page)
                                      • [1:03] No More Heroes 3 (Nintendo.com Game Page)
                                      • [1:05] Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order (Official Site)
                                      • [1:07] Maneater (Official Site)
                                      • [1:10] The Wolf Among Us 2 (IGN Game Page)
                                      • [1:26] Axiom Verge 2 (Official Site)
                                      • [1:29] Sports Story (Nintendo.com Game Page)
                                      • [1:31] SkateBIRD (Official Site)
                                      • [1:34] SuperMash (Official Site)
                                      • [1:38] Murder by Numbers (Nintendo.com Game Page)
                                      • [1:40] Aviary Attorney: Definitive Edition (Official Site)
                                      • [1:42] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (Official Site)
                                      • [1:57] Resident Evil 2 (Official Site)
                                      • [2:02] Tetris 99 (Official Site)
                                      • [2:07] Sayonara Wild Hearts (Official Site)
                                      • [2:09] Pokemon Sword and Shield (Official Site)
                                      • [2:11] Sekiro Shadows Die Twice (Official Site)
                                        • 2 hr 23 min
                                      • Episode 217: Mixed and Matched

                                        “You got your Link in my Mario.” “You got your Sonic in my Super Monkey Ball.” “You got your Witcher 3 in my… Dameon x Machina?” In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we cover crossovers big and small with impressions of Super Mario Maker 2’s surprise Version 2 update, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, and our takes on everything from Mega Man in Dragalia Lost to The Witcher in Dameon x Machina. Plus, we announce our anniversary giveaway winners, revisit Ring Fit Adventure from an exercise-first perspective, give our impressions of new Switch puzzler Day and Night, and share our all-time favorite puzzle games. 

                                        What’s your favorite puzzle game? Let us know in the comments below and you could win a free copy of Day and Night! Three lucky commenters will be chosen at random and announced as winners in our next episode. To make sure you don’t miss it, subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, Pandora, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app, and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

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

                                         News

                                        • [0:06] Big Mario Maker 2 Update Out Now, Lets You Play As Link From Zelda (GameSpot)
                                        • [0:18] Rumor: Metroid Prime Switch trilogy will be announced soon, for real this time (GamesRadar+)
                                        • [0:29] Super Discord World 2: Super Discord Bros. 5 (Official Site)
                                        • [0:32] December’s Nintendo Switch Online NES and SNES Games Announced (IGN)
                                        • [0:43] Daemon X Machina Gets Free Collaboration DLC from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Siliconera)
                                        • [0;45] How Saber Interactive crammed the Witcher 3 onto Switch (VentureBeat)
                                        • [0:49] Mega Man Joins Forces With Nintendo’s Mobile Game Dragalia Lost (Nintendo Life)
                                        • [0:53] Smash Bros. Brawl mod adds in Godzilla (Go Nintendo)
                                        • [1:02] Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD theme song will roll its way into your head all day (Nintendo Wire)
                                        • [1:16] Buy Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD And Sega Might Remake The Original Games (Nintendo Life)
                                        • [1:40] Nintendo’s Switch just had its best sales week in the US (TechCrunch)
                                        • [1:43] The Nintendo Switch is launching in China next week (The Verge)

                                          • Games

                                          • [0:06] Super Mario Maker 2 (Official Site)
                                          • [0:43] Daemon X Machina (Official Site)
                                          • [0:45] The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition (Official Site)
                                          • [0:49] Dragalia Lost (Official Site)
                                          • [1:02] Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD (Official Site)
                                          • [1:24] Ring Fit Adventure (Official Site)
                                          • [1:45] Day and Night (Nintendo.com Game Page)

                                            • Official Contest Rules: All registrants must be age 13 or older. The contest begins on December 8, 2019 at 12:00 AM PST and ends on December 20, 2019 at 11:59 PM PST. Visitors may only enter the contest once by leaving a comment below. Any additional entries that a given visitor makes will be disqualified. Three (3) commenters will be chosen at random and receive one (1) digital US eShop download code for Day and Night for the Nintendo Switch. Random Nintendo staff members may not participate in this contest. Random Nintendo reserves the right to disqualify any entry for any reason. The winners will be chosen at random on December 21, 2019, announced in Episode 218 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email.

                                            2 hr 13 min

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