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‘Tis the day before E3 and all through the games industry, all the creatures are stirring, including a pink puff ball and an electric mouse. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we bring you full impressions of the just-released Kirby: Planet Robobot and spend some quality hands-on time with the upcoming Pokemon Go. We also cover all the big pre-E3 news, including the now branching paths of the toys-to-life industry with the latest Skylanders and Lego Dimensions reveals, the rise of indie games at retail, and of course, new NX rumors. Plus, we examine May sales numbers, geek out about the Vans x Nintendo collaboration, and weigh in on The Angry Birds Movie.

We want to hear your thoughts, too! Whether it’s impressions of Planet Robobot or what you want from Pokemon Go, leave a comment below and let us know. Then, stay tuned for our next episode as we’ll be reporting back from the E3 2016 show floor with impressions of the new Zelda and lots more. To make sure you don’t miss it, be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Google Play Music, or your podcasting app of choice, and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this episode! As always, you can learn more about the games and news discussed via the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily locate the segments that most interest you.

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There’s something about movies. Whether it’s Angry Birds this month or Mortal Kombat twenty years ago, the allure of turning video games into feature films is apparently too hard to resist. With Nintendo now getting in on the act, we’re using this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast to explore exactly what it is that makes video game movies turn out so badly and how Nintendo can overcome that curse. Of course, there’s plenty of other news to discuss too, including fresh details on Pokemon Go and Yooka-Laylee, some positive E3 2016 news, and even more new 3DS game announcements from Nintendo. All that, plus we reflect on two Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle games in honor of next week’s release of TMNT: Out of the Shadows.

What do you think is key to a successful video game movie? Let us know in the comment section below. If you liked what you heard in this episode, don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play Music, or your podcasting app of choice. Be sure to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo as we continue our eShop game giveaways. All it takes to win is a retweet of specially designated tweets that we’ll be posting throughout the next few weeks.

As always, you can learn more about the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also includes a time stamp so you can easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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If last episode was all about the bombs Nintendo dropped, then this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is the fallout as we see where the chips – or in this case, perhaps cards – fall for the rest of 2016. Also, we’ve got horses, solitaire, and a frog named Grippy Toad. The show begins with look at what will be keeping us busy now that NX and Zelda are off the table for 2016, including the first solid details on Pokemon Sun & Moon, a 2DS renaissance with both a price drop and new game announcements, and Mario’s Minecraft takeover. We also explore the ongoing woes of the toys-to-life world, examining Disney Infinity’s sudden discontinuation and what it could mean for amiibo going forward. The show then concludes with our full impressions of horse racing/solitaire hybrid Pocket Card Jockey and Wii U’s Star Fox Guard.

Have you had a chance to horse around with Pocket Card Jockey? Share you thoughts on the game, or any of the topics discussed in this episode, in the comments below! If you liked what you heard in this episode, don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play Music, or your podcasting app of choice. You may also want to follow us Twitter @RandomNintendo as we’ll soon be hosting a fresh batch of eShop game code giveaways. Simply retweet specially designated tweets coming before our next episode for your chance to win.

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

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A lot of bombs dropped in the world of Nintendo – and no, we’re not just talking about the ones you fire in Star Fox Zero. From NX officially launching in 2017 to Nintendo’s peculiar plan of only showing Zelda at E3, there’s been a lot of big yet questionable announcements coming out of Nintendo lately. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we make sense of it all with analysis of each decision, including thoughts on the NX’s potential year-one game lineup, Nintendo’s smartphone plans for the Fall, and a breakdown of the company’s financials. We then conclude the episode with in-depth impressions of a game packed with some actual bombs (and lasers and anthropomorphic animals), Star Fox Zero.

Which of Nintendo’s big announcements surprised you the most? Leave a comment below with your thoughts and we may feature it in our next episode. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Google Play Music, or your podcasting app of choice. You can also stay in the loop on future episodes and site updates by following 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 segments of interest to you. Enjoy!

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One-and-done games are so last generation. It’s 2016 and for Nintendo, it’s all about services – from Splatoon to Super Mario Maker, these are the games that continue to evolve beyond their initial purchase. And now, we can add Miitomo to the list. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of how well the social app holds up after multiple weeks of play and what needs to change for its continued success. We also examine a variety of new rumors, including potential Zelda details and reports of service-style games like Splatoon and Mario Maker coming to NX. Plus, we discuss how Nintendo can boost waning amiibo interest, analyze March sales numbers, and revisit Mario Super Sluggers just in time for baseball season.

Are you still playing Miitomo? Tell us why or why not in the comments below and we may share it in our next episode. If you liked the show, consider leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes and be sure to follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

As always, we’ve included links below for more information on all the news, rumors, 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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Three mission-based games, one convention where we got to play them. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we report back from WonderCon 2016 with hands-on impressions of the upcoming Metroid Prime: Federation Force, Star Fox Guard, and Star Fox Zero, plus news straight from the show floor about Hyrule Warriors Legends. We also share our early takes on Miitomo and what it indicates for Nintendo’s future app plans, along with the latest details on another big-name smartphone app from Nintendo, Pokemon Go. To top it all, we then conclude the show with in-depth impressions of Wii U’s hot new fighter, Pokken Tournament.

What are your early thoughts on Miitomo? Share your own impressions and we may feature them in our next episode! To make sure you don’t miss that show, be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes 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 easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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It’s been nearly a decade since we first entered the Twilight Realm, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re heading right back in to bring you impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. But first, there’s lots of news to discuss as we share new Miitomo details straight from the app’s Japanese launch, give our takes on the recent Nintendo Direct reveals, and weigh in on the plausibility of multiple NX partnership rumors. Our conversation also includes an assessment of the backlash to Metroid Prime: Federation Force and Nintendo’s February sales numbers, before then concluding with impressions of both the aforementioned Twilight Princess HD and new eShop title Mutant Mudds: Super Challenge. Plus, stay tuned until the end of the show for our announcement of last episode’s eShop credit giveaway winner!

What do you think of Twilight Princess HD? Share your thoughts on the game, or any of the news from episode, 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 so you don’t miss any of our upcoming coverage of WonderCon. We’ll be at the expo next weekend and reporting back with a full photo gallery, plus impressions of Nintendo’s entire lineup in our next episode.

Until then, enjoy Episode 120! As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode.

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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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