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Whether you’re ready to race in Mario Kart 8’s new DLC tracks or ready to step out the door to collect StreetPasses for the new StreetPass Mii Plaza games, the unofficial mantra of Nintendo’s latest releases is simple: download and go. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of Mario Kart 8’s recently released DLC Pack 2, the Ultimate Angler and Battleground Z StreetPass games, and the demo sampler that is Amiibo Tap: Nintendo’s Greatest Bits. We also discuss an assortment of news, including the latest on Xenoblade Chronicles X and Splatoon, the current state of Japanese game publishers in light of the recent Hideo Kojima/Konami drama, and the unveiling of Banjo-Kazooie’s spiritual successor, Yooka-Laylee.

What do you think of Nintendo’s latest DLC offerings? Share your take in the comments below, or let us know your thoughts on any of the other topics in this episode. If you liked what you heard, consider also 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 the games and news 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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Ready to rock? We are, and in fact, we already did. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our hands-on impressions of the just-announced Guitar Hero Live, an upcoming reboot of the series that puts a new emphasis on realism with real video footage and a new chord-based button configuration. We also give full impressions of 3DS strategy game Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. and the newly playable Mewtwo in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS. Plus, we cover a variety of news including the announcement of LEGO Dimensions, first details on Yo-Kai Watch’s western debut, and Nintendo’s March sales numbers.

What do you think of the changes coming to Guitar Hero? Leave a comment below and let us know! If you liked the episode, consider also leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on future updates.

As always, we’ve included links below for more information on all the games and news 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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There’s no question that a lot of great games are coming our way. We saw them in last week’s Nintendo Direct, we played them at WonderCon 2015, and now we’re bringing you our takes on all of them. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our hands-on impressions of the upcoming Splatoon for Wii U and Puzzle & Dragons Z + Super Mario Bros. Edition for 3DS. We also break down all the big Nintendo Direct news, including Mario Kart 8’s new 200cc class, Fire Emblem’s dual releases, and the monetization of, well, everything. Plus, we discuss the Wave 4 Amiibo preorder chaos, the Legend of Zelda Wii U’s delay, and more.

What was your favorite announcement from last week’s Nintendo Direct? 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. Be sure to also check out our WonderCon 2015 photo gallery for even more convention coverage.

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

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Monsters, pocket monsters, and announcements of monstrous proportions all await you in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show kicks off with full coverage of Nintendo’s bombshell new mobile strategy, including a break down of what their DeNA partnership means and an in-depth analysis of plans for a unified membership program, the next-gen NX system, and beyond. We also share our full impressions of both Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and Nintendo’s first true “freemium” game, Pokemon Shuffle. Plus, we discuss rumors of a toy-to-life Lego game, first details on the spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie, and February’s surprisingly positive US sales numbers.

What do you think of Nintendo’s strategic shift towards supporting mobile devices? Let us know your take on the big news, or any other topic we discussed, in the comments below. If you liked what you heard, consider leaving a review of the show (and subscribing!) on iTunes and be sure to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

As always, we’ve included links to learn more about the news and games covered 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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Between Kirby and the Rainbow Curse and a recent influx of eShop announcements, you could say Nintendo is on a roll in more ways than one. And in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re covering all of it. The show first begins with the big eShop news from the 2015 Game Developers Conference, including a discussion of the next wave of indie titles and our assessment of Nintendo’s progress in the indie scene as a whole. We then turn our attention to Nintendo’s own games with fresh details on Mario Party 10 and rumors of what’s next for Amiibo, plus our full impressions of Kirby and the Rainbow Curse and the eShop’s Lone Survivor: The Director’s Cut.

This episode also marks the beginning of a new podcast feature: the Random Nintendo Mailbag! You’ve heard us cover news and games, but now we want to address whatever burning Nintendo questions you may have. For our inaugural mailbag, we weigh in on how we think Nintendo could make an entirely new 3D Zelda game for 3DS. To hear us answer your question next, simply submit it via our contact form. Be sure to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes so you don’t miss the episode where we tackle your topic.

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 time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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What’s old is new again. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we revisit the time traveling adventures of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask and experience 3D as it was meant to be with the New Nintendo 3DS XL. The show first kicks off with the an in-depth discussion of Amiibo and Nintendo’s recent investor meeting, including a look at what’s next for the figurines and Nintendo’s plans for maintaining the Wii U and 3DS’s momentum. After a brief detour into the ‘what ifs’ of Nintendo making Harry Potter games, we then turn our attention to full impressions of the aforementioned New 3DS XL and Majora’s Mask 3D, as well as the Club Nintendo exclusive Flipnote Studio 3D.

Have you picked up the New 3DS XL or Majora’s Mask 3D? Leave a comment below and tell us what you think about them, any of the news discussed, or even just the show itself. If you liked what you heard, consider leaving us a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

As always, you can learn more about any of the topics covered in this episode via the links below. Each link also lists a corresponding time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is all about nostalgia with a modern twist. We share our impressions of two remade classics, Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and Metroid Prime: Trilogy, as well as go hands-on with the 3DS’s upcoming Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. We also give our takes on all the latest news ranging from the surprise report of Netflix developing a Legend of Zelda TV series to an in-depth discussion of Nintendo’s latest financials and what they all mean. Plus, we weigh in on Nintendo’s ongoing YouTube controversy, share fresh Xenoblade and Splatoon details, and more.

What would your dream Zelda TV series be? Is Nintendo in the right or wrong with its YouTube policies? Leave a comment below with your thoughts on any of this episode’s topics or even the show itself. If you like what you hear, consider leaving us a review (and subscribing) 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 includes a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest in you in this super-sized episode. Enjoy!

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There was excitement, there was confusion, there was a lack of AC Adapters. Nintendo hosted its first Nintendo Direct of the year and it was packed with all sorts of news about what we’ll be seeing and playing in the first half of 2015. We break it all down in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, including an analysis of the decision to only release the New 3DS XL in North America (and exclude the AC adapter), a look at the full Spring lineup, and first gameplay details on Pokemon/Tekken crossover Pokken Tournament. We also discuss the closure of Club Nintendo and December sales numbers, plus go hands-on with the upcoming Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate.

What was your favorite announcement from last week’s Nintendo Direct? Let us know in the comments below! We’d also love to know your thoughts on the show itself. If you like what you hear, consider leaving us a review (and subscribing) on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

As always, we’ve included links below to all the games and news 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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Sometimes Nintendo does things we don’t understand. Sometimes they may start shipping limited edition New Nintendo 3DS systems in Europe before even announcing a release. Other times they may let Shigeru Miyamoto tell F-Zero fans that a new version of the game will only exist if it’s given a new control scheme. And on special occasions, the company may make new hardware that’s shaped like a donut. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss all these things as we breakdown Miyamoto’s recent interview with Smosh Games, weigh in on both the New 3DS Ambassador Edition and the Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D Limited Edition bundle, and look towards the future with the latest rumors on Nintendo’s next hardware. Plus, we share impressions of the Wii U Virtual Console version of Duck Hunt and rhythmic fighter KickBeat, as well as revisit the controversial Metroid: Other M.

We want to know what you think, too! Share your thoughts in the comments below on any of the news or games discussed in the episode, or just on the show itself. If you like what you hear, feel free to also leave a review (and subscribe!) on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

As always, we’ve included links below to all 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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Before we set sail into 2015, let’s spend a little time with belly dancer-turned-pirate Shantae. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of her latest adventure, Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse. We also round up all the news from Shigeru Miyamoto’s recent YouTube interviews, discuss the continuing trials and tribulations of Amiibo collecting, and cover fresh details on the likes of Splatoon and Kirby and the Rainbow Curse. Plus, we pick our favorite games of 2014. Oh, and did we mention that we raised a digital baby in the 3DS’s I Love My Little Girl? Because we totally did and we have lots to say about it.

What were your top games of the year? Let us know in the comments below! With 2014 coming to a close, we’d also like to hear your general thoughts on this past year of episodes. Feel free to leave a comment, tweet us @RandomNintendo, or post a review (and subscribe!) on iTunes.

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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