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News: sometime it’s good, sometimes it’s bad. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, some of it is downright puzzling as we break down the confirmed features of Nintendo Switch Online and the surprise 14-month-late release of Monster Hunter on Switch. We cover plenty of good news too, including what the Smash Bros. Invitational’s player roster may mean for the game as whole, Nintendo’s new all-in approach to mobile, and a bevy of third-party announcements. Plus, we share our impressions of crazy Switch physics platformer Clustertruck and discuss how difficulty can make or break a game like Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.

What do you think of Nintendo’s plans for the Switch Online service? Let us know in the comments below, and we may feature your thoughts in our next episode. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, 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 interest you. Enjoy!

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Ready, set, fold! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we literally go hands-on with the Switch’s cardboard wunderkind, Nintendo Labo. We also dive deep into the news and numbers of Nintendo’s year-end financial briefing, examining the company’s plans for Switch’s second year, their shifting mobile game strategy, and the surprise retirement of president Tatsumi Kimishima. Plus, we discuss the rise of battle royale games and the perks of gaming beyond the Switch.

Have you entered the fold of Labo? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, 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 so you can easily find the segments that most interests you.

Enjoy!

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The clues has been gathered, the evidence has been analyzed, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we bring you our full conclusions. Of what, you ask? Impressions of Detective Pikachu for 3DS, the growing role of nostalgia in Switch’s success, and the first hints of what’s to come at E3 2018. Plus, we discuss the latest batch of Nindie game announcements, revisit Rocket League on Switch, and share Nintendo tales from Australia. And to think, we did it all without the assistance of a hat-wearing, coffee-loving, talking Pikachu.

What do you think of Detective Pikachu? Leave a comment below and let us know! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, 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!

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This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast has a lot of heart. Whether it’s Kirby throwing hearts to turn enemies into friends or just a game with heart right in its name, we mean it in the most literal sense with impressions of Kirby Star Allies and the eShop-exclusive Castle of Heart. The lovefest extends to upcoming games too, as we round up indie news big and small from the Game Developers Conference and its corresponding Nindies Showcase, plus evaluate the current state of the eShop. All that, along with a wishlist of forgotten Nintendo franchises we’d love to see on Switch, await in Episode 173!

Which “Nindies” are you most excited to play? Let us know in the comments and we may highlight them in a future episode.  If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or your podcasting app of choice. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

As always, the links below provide more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each also lists a corresponding time stamp so you can easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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Nintendo Direct. Those two words sum up everything there is to know about this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast as we dive deep into the latest showcase. From Smash to Crash, Switch to 3DS, we weigh in on all the reveals, teases, and everything in between. Plus, we discuss other third-pary announcements and share impressions of Switch’s Bridge Constructor Portal and Toki Tori 2+.

What was your favorite Nintendo Direct announcement? Let us know in the comments below. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, 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 information on the news and game discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to locate the segments most interest you. Enjoy!

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The holidays are always a busy time, and sometimes it’s nice to just take a break and listen to a couple guys talk about Nintendo. Those holidays, by the way, are Pokemon Day and Mario Day. And in this Random Nintendo Podcast episode sandwiched between them, we discuss both, along with the Switch’s first anniversary and three trends we noticed over the past year. We also highlight upcoming eShop games worth keeping an eye on, plus share impressions of Sky Force Reloaded, Xeodrifter, and HAL Laboratory’s first-ever mobile game, Part Time UFO.

How was your first year with the Switch? Let us know in the comments below and we may highlight it next episode. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, 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! 

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Prepare for a podcast that reaches new heights in the most literal of ways. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we trudge up the treacherous yet rewarding mountain of Switch indie game Celeste to bring you our full impressions, plus take new Nintendo arcade racer Cruis’n Blast for a spin. We also round up a slew of Switch game rumors, from the possibility of Pokemon this year to the secret developer of Metroid Prime 4, as well as discuss the potential of Switch Online, the latest on Nintendo Labo, and more.

What do you want to see from Switch Online? Let us know in the comments below and we may highlight your thoughts next 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.

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 so you can easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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The US had its State of the Union; now it’s time for Nintendo to have one of its own. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we break down all the big news and numbers from Nintendo’s latest financial report/briefing. From the runaway success of Switch and what’s next for its indie scene to the surprise announcements of Mario Kart Tour and a new Mario movie, you’ll find plenty of analysis on how Nintendo did and what it’ll do next. Plus, we share impressions of Rocket League and Max: The Curse of Brotherhood on Switch.

What do you want to see out of the new Mario movie? What about Mario Kart Tour? Tell us 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, the links below provide 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!

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Cardboard. It’s one topic we never thought we’d discuss on the Random Nintendo Podcast, yet here we are in Episode 168 doing exactly that with coverage of all things Nintendo Labo. From what you can expect on day one to how Nintendo’s history got us here, we dive deep into Switch’s surprising new DIY experience. If traditional games are more your thing, we’ve also got you covered with a full breakdown of the latest Nintendo Direct Mini and a look at what’s next for 3DS with Detective Pikachu. Plus, we examine Nintendo’s December sales performance.

What do you think of Nintendo Labo? Leave a comment below and tell us. 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 lists a corresponding time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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There’s no better way to ring in the new year than with something new. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we do just that by venturing into the worlds of virtual reality and, um, breakfast foods with a test drive of Mario Kart Arcade GP VR (straight from Japan!) and a taste test of Kellogg’s Super Mario Cereal (straight from… its box?). We also hop on the Nintendo Direct hype train to cast our announcement predictions, discuss Angel’s gaming adventures in Japan, and share impressions of Switch fighter Brawlout and the 3DS’s upcoming Kirby: Battle Royale. Plus, we announce our SNES Classic giveaway winner!

What do you want to see in the next Nintendo Direct? Tell us your predictions in the comment section 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!

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