Plumbers and Rabbids. DOOM and Nintendo. Mario and… his nipples? Sometimes the strangest pairings make for the best conversation. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we put that theory to the test with a deep dive into the latest Nintendo Direct and full impressions of Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle. We cover all the major third-party announcements, from analysis of Bethesda’s sudden star role on Switch to hands-on impressions of Square Enix’s upcoming Project Octopath Traveler. We also take a look at an assortment of surprises from Nintendo, including the return of Snipperclips, new 3DS games, and a glimmer of hope for those seeking a SNES Classic Edition. All that, plus discussion of the big ARMS update, ice cream, and yes, Mario’s nipples.

What was your favorite announcement in last week’s Nintendo Direct? Let us know in the comments below! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or your podcasting app of choice. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

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Adorable elephants. Body-morphing Day of the Day robots. Travis freakin’ Touchdown. Whatever you’re looking for, the Nindie game announcements of the past week have it covered. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we break down the biggest indie game news from the Nindies Showcase and beyond, specifically highlighting which we’re most excited to play in the months to come. We also report back from the mayhem of SNES Classic Edition preorders, examining what went wrong and how Nintendo can fix it, and bid adieu to Miiverse following the surprise news of its closure.

Which Nindies caught your eye? Tell us in the comments below and we may feature the games in a future episode! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or your podcasting app of choice. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

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Whether you’re looking for familiar faces or something new, side-scrolling platforming or cooperative cooking, the eShop has never been busier. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is here to help you sort through it all as we share impressions of Sonic Mania, Overcooked: Special Edition, Slime-san, and the 3DS’s Kirby’s Blowout Blast. We also look at what’s ahead, highlighting five upcoming Nindies for Switch worth keeping an eye on. Plus, we reflect on Kirby’s 25th anniversary, share our Nintendo World Championships predictions, examine the Switch’s growing support from Japanese publishers, and break down July’s sales numbers.

What’s currently your favorite eShop game? Let us know in the comments below and we may highlight it in a future episode. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or your podcasting app of choice. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

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Welcome back, Inklings. Splatoon 2 has finally arrived, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re sharing our in-depth impressions of the game, its structure, and everything in between. We’re also staying fresh outside the turf wars of Inkopolis with news big and small, ranging from a full breakdown of Nintendo’s financials and what they mean for the months ahead to how Metroid: Samus Returns is using (or perhaps misusing?) its amiibo. Plus, we discuss the surprise reveal of Resident Evil coming to Switch, share impressions of Switch co-op puzzler Death Squared, and more.

What do you think of Splatoon 2? Share your take on the game, or any of this episode’s topics, in the comments below. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or your podcasting app of choice. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

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Like any good comic book, this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast has heroes and villains. On the hero side, you’ve got San Diego Comic-Con 2017. We report back from pop culture’s biggest expo with hands-on impressions of the upcoming New 2DS XL, Hey! Pikmin, and Flip Wars, plus a discussion of how video game adaptions are finally going right. We then turn to the villainous as we talk gaming gone wrong with the snafus of last weekend’s Pokemon Go Fest and the surprising complexity of Nintendo’s Switch Online app. But like with any good story, this episode ends on a positive note as we conclude with a discussion of new third-party Switch games and the sales success of ARMS.

What was your favorite news from Comic-Con? Let us know in the comments below. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or your podcasting app of choice. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

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When it comes to ARMS, we’re pulling no punches. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we dive deep into the pros and cons of the motion-controlled fighter to give our takes on how well it works as a competitive game and party game. We also weigh in on the newly announced SNES Classic and discuss what it means for Virtual Console’s future, break down the surprises of last week’s Splatoon 2 Direct, and tell you why Pac-Man Vs. is actually worth playing. Plus, we go hands-on with the upcoming Miitopia for 3DS and share impressions of Pokemon Go’s new raid battles and revamped gyms. All that, along with the announcement of our E3 swag pack giveaway, are just a play button press away.

What do you think of ARMS? Which SNES Classic game are you most excited for? Whatever your thoughts are after listening to this episode, we want to hear them in the comments below! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or your podcasting app of choice. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

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Brace yourself, this episode is a big one! We’re back from E3 2017 with an absolutely jam-packed show featuring impressions, news, and even some free swag. Throughout this episode, you’ll hear our hands-on takes of Super Mario Odyssey, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, Splatoon 2’s new Salmon Run mode, Fire Emblem Warriors, Sonic Forces, and Runner3. We also weigh in on all the big E3 news, including the surprise comeback of Metroid, the future of amiibo, and the somewhat baffling state of third-party games on Switch. Plus, we examine how Nintendo’s ‘IP first’ strategy is shaping the Switch’s lineup and further discuss their stance on competitive play.

In the spirit of E3, we’re also hosting a giveaway! Nintendo gave out a lot of cool goodies at their booth this year, and now we’re passing along some of them to you in a special swag pack. Included in the pack (pictured below) is a Super Mario Odyssey logo pin and Cappy visor, a set of six ARMS pins, a pair of ARMS sleeves, and two Splatoon 2 Inkling pins. For your chance to win all of this, simply leave a comment at the bottom of this page telling us your favorite thing from E3. It can be a game, an announcement, or even just a moment. We’ll select the winner of the swag pack, as well as share some of our favorite entries, next episode. To make sure you don’t miss it, subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or your podcasting app of choice, and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

And with that, enjoy this massive E3 episode! To learn more about any of the topics we discuss, check out the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp you can easily find the segments that most interest you.

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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 25, 2017 at 12:00 AM PST and ends on July 7, 2017 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 the discretion of the Random Nintendo team and receive a prize pack containing a Mario Odyssey visor and pin, an ARMS six-pin set and sleeve pair, and two Splatoon 2 pins originally distributed by Nintendo in their E3 2017 booth. 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 8, 2017, announced in Episode 154 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email.

Let’s get ready to rumble. And roll. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers and TumbleSeed, two Switch titles that move at entirely different speeds. We also cover all the big pre-E3 news as move full speed towards the show, including thoughts on the just announced Pokken Tournament and Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, fresh details on Nintendo’s premium online service for Switch, and some noteworthy third-party Switch reveals. Plus, we take an in-depth look at Nintendo’s growing interest in esports and how it’s shaping their games.

We want to hear your thoughts, too! Be it your own impressions of Street Fighter on Switch or your take on Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, let us know in a comment below. Then, stay tuned for our next episode as we report back from the E3 2017 show floor with impressions of Super Mario Odyssey and more. To make sure you don’t miss it, be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or your podcasting app of choice, and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

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This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast has everything: feuding kingdom, stretchy arms, a Rabbid dressed as Princes Peach taking a selfie, and of course, jumping Magikarps. We kick things off with the latest on all things ARMS, including our impressions of the Global Testpunch and new details from the recent ARMS Direct. We then turn to other upcoming Switch games with thoughts on the Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle leak, Sonic Forces’ custom characters, Monster Hunter XX, and more, plus April sales numbers and theories of how Zelda could work on as a smartphone game.  The show then concludes with our impressions of Magikarp Jump and this episode’s namesake, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadow of Valentia.

Did you pick up Fire Emblem Echoes? Tell us what you think of the game, or the ARMS Global Testpunch, in the comments below! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or your podcasting app of choice. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

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Restart your engines. Mario Kart 8 is back in Deluxe form, and we’ve got lots to say about it in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We share our full impressions of the Switch racer, including an in-depth discussion of how the metagame has changed and whether it’s worth double-dipping for owners of the Wii U version. We also weigh in on Nintendo’s recent Zelda and Fire Emblem DLC announcements with an analysis of what they did right and wrong, as well as cast our E3 2017 predictions based on recent first- and third-party Switch announcements and rumors. Plus, we give our impressions of Puyo Puyo Tetris.

What do you think of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Let us know in the comments below! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or your podcasting app of choice. 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!

Correction: When discussing the Fire Emblem Echoes DLC, we mention it’s the highest priced DLC to date for the series. The full DLC for both Fire Emblem Awakening and Fire Emblem Fates exceeded its price. We apologize for the error and thank listener Andri Gschwend for catching it.

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