20 years. 240 months. 7,300 days. To say Pokemon has been around a long time is a bit of an understatement. Yet here we are, two decades later, still catching ’em all. In celebration of the franchise’s milestone, we’re dedicating an entire episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast to all things Pokemon. We begin with a look at what’s ahead for the series, including theories about the newly announced Pokemon Sun & Moon, plus a brief detour to discuss a major Nintendo lineup leak. We then reflect on the 20 years that were, discussing what made Pokemon so successful and sharing our favorite memories of the franchise.

Our celebration doesn’t end there, though. We’re also extending it to you with a chance to win a $20 eShop credit! Leave a comment below telling us your favorite Pokemon memory (be it from the games, the show, a personal moment – anything goes!) and one lucky commenter will receive an eShop credit code worth $20. We’ll announce the winner in our next episode, so make sure to subscribe to us on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss it.

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 interest you. Enjoy!

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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 March 6, 2016 at 12:00 AM PST and ends on March 17, 2016 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 random and receive the following prize: one (1) digital code redeemable for $20 in credit on the US Nintendo eShop. 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 on March 18, 2016, announced in Episode 120 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email.

Fate is in our hands. Well, Fire Emblem Fates is. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we journey to the lands of Hoshido and Nohr to share our early impressions of the anticipated 3DS RPG. First, however, we start the show with the latest news, including the launch of Nintendo Accounts, fresh details on Miitomo (along with our theories on the smartphone apps Nintendo will make next), and the likelihood of Pokemon Z becoming a reality. We then turn our attention to an actual Pokemon game, Pokken Tournament, discussing what it will take to make the fighter a long-term success. The episode then concludes with a breakdown of January sales numbers, our Fire Emblem Fates impressions, and a revisit of Mario and Luigi’s last 3DS RPG outing, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team.

Which side will you be fighting for in Fire Emblem Fates? Let us know in the comments below! If you liked the show, consider leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes. Don’t forget to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay up to date on all site happenings.

As always, you can learn more about the games and news 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!

Correction: At the end of the episode, we mention that our next show, Episode 119, will be available starting March 2. It will actually be up for download on March 6.

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This is one jam-packed episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast – and no, it’s not just because we have full impressions of Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam closing out the show. Between the slew of news, rumors, and a certain baritone-voiced Pikachu, this episode has something for everyone. We start things off with all the big stories from Nintendo’s recent investor meeting, including a breakdown of their latest financials and fresh details on the oncoming My Nintendo program and Miitomo. We then focus on what wasn’t discussed, namely the ever-mysterious (and now shelved?) Quality of Life product as well as fresh rumors about both the NX and a certain “Smash” hit that may launch alongside it. From there, we run through a variety of news including reports  of Mother 3 finally coming Stateside, yet another delay for Mighty No. 9, and the strange world of Detective Pikachu.

Have you played Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam? What would your dream NX launch title be? Tell us what you think in the comments below. If you liked the show, consider leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes. Be sure to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on the latest site happenings.

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

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If our last episode was all about what we think will happen in 2016, then this episode is all about what’s beginning to actually take shape – oh, and eShop gems BOXBOY! and PictoParty. We first kick off the show with a full breakdown of Pokemon’s 20th anniversary plans, from the surprise of a Super Bowl commercial to the sooner-than-expected launch of Pokken Tournament. We then shift our focus to a variety of Nintendo’s other plans for the year, including new details on the 3DS RPG renaissance and what’s next for in-game amiibo integration. We also cover the recent wave of crazy NX rumors, the possibility of a new Paper Mario for Wii U, and Nintendo’s December sales numbers, all before concluding the show with our BOXBOY! and PictoParty impressions.

Which 2016 game are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments below. If you liked the show, consider leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss any future site updates.

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 interest you. Enjoy!

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It’s 2016 and we’re now living the future. Okay, maybe not the future where robots are raiding spaceshipe like in this episode’s titular game SteamWorld Heist, but a future that will bring us Nintendo’s NX and a whole lot of anniversary celebrations. So for this edition of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re sharing our predictions of 2016’s biggest stories, starting with a breakdown of new reports on what the NX could be and when it will be released. We then discuss the onslaught of video game anniversaries this year, including Pokemon’s 20th and some interesting rumors surrounding Sonic The Hedgehog’s 25th, plus what Nintendo World’s transformation into Nintendo NY may mean for future Nintendo stores. The show then concludes with our impressions of SteamWorld Heist for 3DS.

We want to hear your 2016 predictions, too! Leave a comment below with your own predictions for what the year has in store, and we’ll share our favorites next episode. To make sure you don’t miss it, be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Don’t forget also to follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo as we continue our month of eShop game giveaways. All it takes is a follow and a retweet of specially designated tweets for your chance to win!

As always, we’ve included links below for more information and 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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The one word that sums up this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast? Fast. Whether it’s the insane top speeds of Fast Racing Neo or the fact that 2015 came and went in the blink of the eye, there’s no slowing down this show. We first kick things off with our takes on the Super Smash Bros. Final Video Presentation, including hands-on impressions of Cloud and thoughts on Corrin and Bayonetta. We then turn our attention to other big news stories, including rumors of a new amiibo-centric game and surprise Pokemon hardware announcements. From there, we share impressions of Wii U racer Fast Racing Neo, before concluding the episode with our 2015 Game of the Year picks and two special giveaway announcements.

What’s your favorite game of 2015? Tell us in the comment section below! If you liked what you heard in this episode, consider leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes as well. Be sure to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo as we’ll be kicking off 2016 with multiple eShop game code giveaways! Simply retweet specially designated tweets starting January 2 for your chance to win.

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 interest you. Enjoy!

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Creepy hospital wards and video game award shows don’t often go together, but sometimes we’ve just got to live up to that “random” in our name. As such, in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re sharing full impressions of both Dementium Remastered for 3DS and our trip to the 2015 Game Awards. The show kicks off with an in-depth discussion of the upcoming NX as we examine leaked patents that point to the first truly plausible ideas of what the system could be. Our attention then turns to Nintendo’s broader strategy as we cover the company’s newfound focus on Disney-style IP expansion. From there, we hone in on specific news stories such as Minecraft: Wii U Edition’s official reveal and November’s sales charts, before concluding with those Dementium and Game Awards impressions. Plus, be sure to stay tuned until the very end of the show for the announcement of our $35 eShop credit giveaway winner!

Did you watch the 2015 Game Awards? Tell us what you thought of the broadcast, or any of the topics in this episode, in the comments below. If you liked what you heard, consider leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes, as well as following us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on future updates.

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

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Help comes in all shapes and sizes. In Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash, it comes in the form of a three-inch robot. In Human Resource Machine, it comes in the form of a dedicated corporate worker. And for Nintendo’s 2015 holiday lineup, it comes in the form of… old games? In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we cover all this and more. The show first kicks off with indie news as we discuss the potential of Retro City Rampage sequel Shakedown Hawaii, as well as the controversy surrounding Binding of Isaac’s Afterbirth DLC on Nintendo platforms. From there, we weigh in on Nintendo’s unusual approach to this year’s holiday season, plus share our favorite Nintendo holiday memories of years past. The show then concludes with in-depth impressions of Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash for 3DS and Wii U indie title Human Resource Machine.

This episode also marks our fourth anniversary, and to celebrate, we’re giving you a chance to win a $35 eShop credit! You hear our Nintendo holiday memories in this episode, and now we want to hear yours. Leave a comment below telling us your Nintendo holiday memory, be it a specific game release or something more, and our favorite will walk away with all that eShop credit. The winner will be announced in our next episode, so make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss it.

As always, we’ve also included links for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy and thank you for supporting the podcast over these past four years!

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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 November 29, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST and ends on December 10, 2015 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 the following prize: one (1) digital code redeemable for $35 in credit on the US Nintendo eShop. 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 December 11, 2015, announced in Episode 113 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email.

From Link totems in The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes to the giant stack of news from a new Nintendo Direct, this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast stands tall. We first kick off the show with a full breakdown of Nintendo Direct’s big comeback, discussing surprises such as Cloud joining the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS roster, Twilight Princes HD turning out to be real, and 2016 becoming the year of the RPG renaissance. We also weigh in on all the big Pokemon news, discuss the Animal Crossing-heavy future of amiibo, and analyze Nintendo’s October sales numbers. The show then comes to a close with full impressions of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes and the freemium frenzy that is Nintendo Badge Arcade.

Which Nintendo Direct announcement are you most excited about? Post a comment below and let us know! If you liked this episode, consider leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes as well. Be sure to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss our next episode where we’ll be celebrating our fourth anniversary with a special giveaway.

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Whether it’s the woolly worlds of Yoshi’s latest adventure or the many layers of Nintendo’s new mobile plans and financials, fans have been left with lots to untangle. Luckily, we’re here to help. We first kick off this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast with an in-depth discussion of Nintendo’s mobile plans, including details on their new membership program and theories of how their debut app, Miitomo, may be a trojan horse for something much bigger. We then jump into Nintendo’s financials, breaking down the good, the bad, and what Nintendo plans to do next for Wii U and 3DS. From there, it’s all about the games as we weigh in on fresh Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash and Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival details, followed by our full impressions of Yoshi’s Woolly World and hands-on with the upcoming Yo-Kai Watch.

We want to hear from you, too! Be it your take on the Miitomo announcement or Yoshi’s Woolly World, post a comment below and tell us what you think. If you liked the show, consider leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on all site happenings.

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!

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