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Long days, little sleep, pop culture overload, and yes, lots of video games. San Diego Comic-Con is an event like no other and we were back at Comic-Con 2014 to take it all in. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is dedicated to our hands-on impressions of the biggest games Nintendo brought to the show: Super Smash Bros. for both Wii U and 3DS, Hyrule Warriors, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Yoshi’s Woolly World, and both versions of Sonic Boom. We also share our thoughts on the event as a whole, as well as go beyond the walls of the San Diego Convention Center to bring you the latest news, including fresh Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire details, our take on Nintendo’s unexpected all-digital Club Nintendo rewards, and an analysis of June’s sales numbers.

Our Comic-Con coverage isn’t all talk, either. We’re also hosting a Comic-Con exclusive Super Smash Bros. shirt giveaway! The shirt (pictured below) not only features the Smash Bros. insignia on the front and the game’s logo on the back, but is also branded with a “Comic-Con Exclusive” emblem on its sleeve. To enter, simply leave a comment below telling us which upcoming Wii U or 3DS game you’re most excited about. We’ll announce the randomly-chosen winner 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, you can learn more about all of the games and news discussed in this episode via the links below. Each link lists a timestamp as well, allowing you to easily locate the segments that most interest you. You can also check out photos from our trip to Comic-Con in our gallery, Extra: The Sights of Comic-Con 2014. Enjoy the episode!

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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 July 30, 2014 at 12:00 AM PDT and ends on August 8, 2014 at 11:59 PM PDT. 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) special edition Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS shirt given away by Nintendo at San Diego Comic-Con (size: Large). Random Nintendo staff members may not participate in this contest. Random Nintendo reserves the right to disqualify any entry for any reason. The winners will be chosen at random on August 9, 2014, announced in Episode 77 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email.

The hot months of summer are normally a quiet period for game releases, but this year, indies are claiming the season as their own. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of two major indie releases on the eShop, Fuzzy Wuzzy Games’ Armillo and Yacht Club Games’ Shovel Knight, as well as the Wii U edition of Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark. Of course, just because summer doesn’t typically see a lot of releases doesn’t mean the news cycle stops. Quite the opposite, in fact, as we also cover the latest on Nintendo’s big Fall titles, the first fully streaming 3DS game, and the controversy surrounding Mighty No. 9’s new crowdfunding campaign. Plus, we weigh in on the Diddy Kong Racing 2 rumors that are almost too good to be true.

What’s your favorite indie release of the summer? Let us know by leaving a comment below. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. With San Diego Comic-Con right around the corner, you won’t want to miss any of our coverage!

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 to the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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Let’s get weird. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of two oddball games that are like nothing else on the market: 3DS life sim Tomodachi Life and Wii U 2D rail-shooter/cat rescue mission Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails. We don’t just throw you into the deep end of weirdness, though. First, we ease you in with all the latest news from post-E3 developer interviews and beyond. This includes fresh details on the likes of Hyrule Warriors and Splatoon, along with in-depth discussions of how Zelda for Wii U may shake up the franchise and Shigeru Miyamoto’s thoughts on virtual reality. Plus, we break down Nintendo’s strong May sales numbers. So come for the weirdness and stay for the news – this episode’s got plenty of both!

Have you had a chance to visit the wacky world of Tomodachi Life? Let us know what you think of the game, or any of the topics discussed in this episode, by leaving a comment below. You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on all future site happenings.

As always, we’ve also included links below for more information on the news and games covered 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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E3 2014 was a smashing success. Literally. In our second episode dedicated to all things E3, we go hands-on with Super Smash Bros. on both Wii U and 3DS to bring you in-depth impressions of Smash Run, the fighting mechanics, and more. We then turn our attention to the biggest news from the show floor. You’ve already heard our thoughts on the Wii U’s lineup and Nintendo’s Digital Event in Episode 72, so in this episode, we focus on the 3DS lineup, including the likes of surprise strategy game Codename: S.T.E.A.M. and anticipated remakes Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. As if that wasn’t enough, we then share our thoughts on fresh Star Fox for Wii U details, discuss Nintendo’s unusual stance on live game streaming, and round up major third-party and indie game news – all before concluding with an assessment of Nintendo’s E3 performance as a whole. It adds up to a huge episode you don’t want to miss!

In fact, you shouldn’t miss any of our E3 2014 coverage. Whether you’d like to hear our full analysis of the Wii U’s E3 presence in Episode 72, go Inside the Smash Bros. Invitational, or revisit the pre-show hype of our E3 2014 Photo Safari, we’ve got you covered. And this is just the start of a summer jam-packed with great Nintendo content. Make sure to stay in the loop on what’s to come by following us on Twitter @RandomNintendo and subscribing to the podcast on iTunes.

As for this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, you can learn more about any of the news or games discussed via the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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E3 2014 may officially be over, but our coverage is still going strong! In the first of two special episodes dedicated to gaming’s biggest week, we assess the Wii U’s performance with full coverage of the Nintendo Digital Event and beyond. From in-depth discussions of Super Smash Bros’ new customization features and the Amiibo NFC platform to speculating about the future of Wii U’s Legend of Zelda and Star Fox games, we weigh in on Nintendo’s entire Wii U lineup. So whether you’re looking for the latest on Mario Maker or first details on Splatoon, this episode’s got you covered.

What was your favorite Wii U announcement at E3? Let us know in the comments section below. Be sure to also check back in a mere two days, on Sunday, June 15, for our second episode dedicated to E3 2014. We’ll be covering every 3DS announcement, major third-party news, and all the big interviews. Plus, we’ll have hands-on impressions of Super Smash Bros. for both Wii U and 3DS! To make sure you don’t miss it, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

As always, we’ve included links to the news stories and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp, allowing for you to easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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Wii U owners, start your engines. Mario Kart 8 is finally here and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of the anticipated title. We’re also racing closer to this year’s E3, which means an onslaught of news and speculation await. We start the episode with an unusually heavy amount of pre-E3 Nintendo announcements, including first details on Hyrule Warriors, the latest on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS and its multiple E3 events, as well as the surprise of a new Pushmo game coming to Wii U. We then focus on what Nintendo didn’t discuss, assessing the company’s E3 plans as we know them and anticipating what may be at the show, before turning our attention to third-party news. The episode concludes with our promised Mario Kart 8 impressions, plus we go hands-on with the upcoming Tomodachi Life for 3DS.

This episode is just the start of our full E3 coverage. Throughout E3 next week, we’ll be covering every announcement and every event with a special bonus episode of the podcast in the middle of the week, along with Extra articles that take you to Best Buy’s Smash Fest and hopefully the Smash Bros. Invitational tournament itself at LA’s Nokia Theater. You won’t want to miss any of it, so be sure to follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

In the meantime, enjoy Episode 71! 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 jump to the segments that most interest you.

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Given Nintendo’s current finances, it’s likely that many of the company’s top brass would rather hit the links like Mario does. So it’s only fitting that this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast pairs together analysis of Nintendo’s fiscal year-end performance with impressions of Mario Golf: World Tour. We begin with a full assessment of Nintendo’s past year in sales, then break down how the company plans to boost Wii U and 3DS sales going forward – from NFC figurines to the surprise announcement of Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Our attention then turns to individual game news, including the reveal of Pokemon Art Academy, the ridiculousness of Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn, and the recent controversy surrounding Tomodachi Life, before concluding with our thoughts of Mario Golf’s 3DS debut.

We also want to hear what you think! Leave a comment below with your thoughts on Mario Golf, any of the other topics discussed, or just the podcast as a whole. Don’t forget to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss any site updates as we roll towards E3 2014.

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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Quirky point-and-click adventure Stick It to The Man has arrived on Wii U, and we’ve got full impressions in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. But before we slap sticky-hands to our heads and read people’s minds, there’s news to cover. Lots of news, in fact, as we have an in-depth discussion about this past week’s surprise Mario Kart 8 Direct, as well as explore what the recently announced Skylanders and Disney Infinity sequels mean for both the future of NFC gaming and Nintendo’s own NFC plans. We also discuss a slew of other announcements big and small, examine the current status of the eShop’s indie scene, and share our thoughts on Nintendo’s ambitious E3 2014 plans. Whichever topic is making you press play, this is one episode you’ll want to stick with.

We want to hear your opinions, too! Whether its your own impressions of Stick It to The Man, the Mario Kart 8 Direct, or just the podcast itself, leave a comment and let us know what you think. With both Mario Kart 8 and E3 2014 rapidly approaching, make sure you don’t miss any updates by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes and following us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

As always, we have provided links below for more information on the games and news 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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A game about buying games. An island where the faces of Miis fly off their heads and into outer space. A fighting game where a ninja frog wears his tongue as a scarf. Yes, Nintendo got weird these past few weeks and we’ve got it all covered in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We kick off the show with an in-depth discussion of the recent Nintendo Directs for both Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS and the newly announced Tomodachi Life, analyzing the fighter’s big changes and the life sim’s more passive approach to gaming. We then cover a variety of other news, including product placement in Mario Golf: World Tour, third party announcements, and March’s sales numbers. The episode concludes with the pooch pictured above as we share full impressions of Rusty’s Real Deal Baseball, a 3DS free-to-download title that combines baseball with a washed up dog strapped for cash.

What did you think of the recent Nintendo Directs? Let us know by leaving a comment! We’d also love to hear your thoughts on the episode as a whole. And to make sure you don’t miss any future episodes or site updates, be sure to subscribe to the podcast 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 so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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Be it the puzzles of Pokemon Battle Trozei or the scavenger hunt of Google Maps, Pokemon have been popping up in all sorts of new places waiting to be caught. For this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we did just that and bring you full impressions of each experience. The show first begins with the latest news as we analyze the recent onslaught of Mario Kart 8 details, major changes in Mario Golf: World Tour, Nintendo’s plans to bring Tomodachi Collection to the West, and more. Next, we turn our attention to the eShop, discussing the Game Boy Advance’s Virtual Console debut and the latest indie happenings. The episode then concludes with our impressions of both Pokemon Battle Trozei and Google’s elaborate Pokemon prank for April Fools.

What did you think of Nintendo teaming up with Google to bring Pokemon to Google Maps? Let us know by leaving a comment! We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast as a whole as well. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss any future episodes or site updates.

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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