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Nintendo went egg pun crazy to promote Yoshi’s New Island, but is the game worth all the egg-treme cleverness (sorry, we couldn’t resist)? We answer that very question in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast with full impressions of both Yoshi’s new 3DS adventure and the first game you can truly call a sitcom, Weapon Shop de Omasse. To start things off, however, we egg-amine (we’re on a roll here) all the latest news from last week’s Game Developers Conference and beyond, including a look at the latest indie game announcements, an analysis of the changing face of the video game industry, and a breakdown of February’s sales numbers. It all adds up to one egg-cellent episode (we can’t stop now).

What’s your take on Yoshi’s New Island? Leave a comment to let us know what you think of the game, any of the other topics from this episode, or even just our egg-cruciatingly bad pun addiction (this is our cry for help). You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay up to date on all the latest site happenings.

As always, you can learn more about any of the news or games discussed using the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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The Wii U’s lineup may have been in a deep freeze since the holidays, but now the system gets to experience a different type of freeze: a tropical freeze. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, as well as Wii U eShop title Unepic. We also discuss a slew of newly announced indie titles that will take you to space, Viking territory, and wherever it is that Denpa Men come from. Plus, we break down the latest details on Yoshi’s New Island and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS.

We want to hear your thoughts, too! Leave a comment below with your own impressions of Tropical Freeze, any of the other topics discussed, or the podcast as a whole. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on all future site updates.

As always, you can learn more about any of the news or games covered in this episode using the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp, making it easy to find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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Whether it’s the depths of the ocean in Steel Diver: Sub Wars or in-depth coverage of Nintendo Direct, we’re going deep in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. The show begins with a breakdown of all the news straight from the latest Nintendo Direct, including the seemingly endless list of big 3DS titles, new characters in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS, and Nintendo’s first cracks at free-to-play gaming. We then discuss recent third-party news both good (new games!) and bad (Watch Dogs’ delay), before turning our attention to January’s sales numbers and the wonderfully weird Twitch Plays Pokemon. To round out the episode, we return to our oceanic theme for full impressions of Steel Diver: Sub Wars, as well as Wii U eShop title Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams.

What do you think of Steel Diver: Sub Wars and Nintendo’s foray into the world of free-to-play? We’d love to hear your own impressions of both the game and our show, so be sure to leave a comment below. Don’t forget to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss any future updates.

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

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Whether bombs are being lobbed in CastleStorm or bombshell announcements of new Nintendo platforms and mascot makeovers are being made, sometimes the video game industry can be rather explosive. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re focusing on exactly that as we analyze all the big news straight from Nintendo’s investor meeting, including major strategy shifts and the company’s new interest in a Quality of Life platform. We then turn our attention to the games themselves, including a roundup of upcoming eShop titles and our thoughts on the surprising Sonic makeover, Sonic Boom. The episode concludes with impressions of both Wii U eShop title CastleStorm and the 3DS’s long-awaited Pokemon Bank.

We want to hear what you think, too! Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on Nintendo’s new strategies, Sonic Boom, or any of this episode’s other topics. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on future episodes and site updates.

As always, you can learn more about the news and games discussed in this episode using the links below. 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 Chibi-Robo’s battery or Nintendo itself, sometimes a recharge is needed. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast kicks off with an in-depth look at Nintendo’s recent financial woes, as we analyze what went wrong and how Nintendo plans to make things right. We also share full impressions of the 3DS eShop’s Chibi-Robo: Photo Finder and our recent trip to the Pokemon Regional Championships. Plus, we discuss the latest game-specific news, including fresh Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze details and the recent wave of 3DS game compilations and remakes.

We want to hear your thoughts, too! Whether you have an opinion on how Nintendo can turn its fortunes around or a take on Chibi-Robo’s 3DS adventure, share it by leaving a comment. We also encourage you to stay updated on the latest site happenings by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes and following us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

As always, you can find links below for more information on all 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 the first episode of the New Year and we’re celebrating with a party. A Mario Party. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast features our impressions of Mario Party: Island Tour, along with a game that involves a totally different type of party, Bravely Default. We also share impressions of two Wii U downloadable titles, Wii Sports Club: Golf and RUSH. As always, the show first begins with news as we discuss recent 3DS announcements, fresh Super Smash Bros. details, and the “reboot” of Toki Tori developer Two Tribes. Plus, we assess the current eShop indie scene and examine where it needs to go from here.

We want to hear your thoughts, too! Feel free to leave a comment below with your take on Mario Party: Island Tour, Bravely Default, or any of the other topics discussed. You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on all future updates.

Below, you can find links 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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Whether it’s the reimagining of 8-bit classics or the reinterpretation of a speedy blue hedgehog, sometimes change is good. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share impressions of two Wii U titles that shake up classic franchises: NES Remix and Sonic Lost World. We first kick off the episode with a roundup of the latest Nintendo Direct, discussing everything from new crossover title Hyrule Warriors to the growing roster of Super Smash Bros. fighters. We also examine Nintendo’s recent online infrastructure woes and the one form of connectivity that Nintendo continues to get right, StreetPass.

Do you think the new twists of NES Remix and Sonic Lost World do justice to their franchises? Let us know by commenting at the bottom of this post. As we close out 2013, we’d also love to hear what you think of our past year of episodes! Feel free to leave a comment, tweet us @RandomNintendo, or post a review (and subscribe!) on iTunes.

As always, we have provided links below for more information on all the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the show segments that most interest you. Enjoy and Happy New Year!

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An extra dimension isn’t the only thing the 3DS has added to the land of Hyrule. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds also shakes up the franchise’s tried-and-true formula in a number of big ways. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of Link’s latest adventure and examine its role in the evolution of Zelda gameplay. Before we set out on our quest, however, we have lots of news to cover, including the latest on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. We also share our thoughts on last week’s VGX event, Nintendo’s November sales performance, and Miiverse for 3DS.

What do you think of A Link Between Worlds? Is it a good or bad direction for the Zelda series to head in? Let us know by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss any future updates.

As always, the links below provide additional information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp, making it easy to locate the segments of the show that most interest you. Enjoy!

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The Cat Mario is out of the bag and the biggest Wii U game of the year is upon us. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of Super Mario 3D World and discuss whether it is the one game that can save the Wii U. As always, we first start the show with news, including thoughts on the new 3DS Guide: Louvre app, the growing lineup of 2014, the changing face of third-party Wii U support, and Nintendo’s continued family-oriented marketing push. Plus, be sure to stick around until the very end of the episode for our impressions of Wii U eShop puzzle-platformer EDGE and the announcement of our eShop credit giveaway winner!

What do you think of Super Mario 3D World? Can it carry the Wii U through the holidays? Share your thoughts by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post. You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on all future site updates.

We have included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp, letting you know exactly where to find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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Between coverage of Wii Sports Club, Wii Fit U, and the Wii U’s casual-oriented holiday season, you could say this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is a casual affair. The show begins with a slew of news, including a full breakdown of the latest Nintendo Direct and the Wii Mini’s stateside debut. We also look at the business side of Nintendo, analyzing the decision to market Wii U as a casual/family-friendly console, new comments by Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, and the Wii U and 3DS’s October sales performance. We then circle back to the casual games that started it all with full impressions Wii Sports Club and Wii Fit U.

This episode also marks our two-year anniversary and to celebrate, we’re giving away a $20 eShop credit! As longtime listeners of the show may know, Jason isn’t very good about beating his games. He plays them heavily, but rarely makes it to the end. It’s time to change that for at least one game. Leave a comment at the bottom of this post to tell us if you think Jason should beat Super Mario 3D World or The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, and we will pick one commenter at random to win the $20 in eShop credit. The game with the most votes will be the one Jason has to beat during the remainder of 2013. We’ll announce the 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. You may want to stick around, too: if Jason fails to beat the chosen game before the year ends, we will then be giving away a second $10 eShop credit to another commenter.

As always, we have included links below to all the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp, making it easy to find the segments of the show 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 November 17, 2013 at 12:00 AM PST and ends on November 29, 2013 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 at random on November 30, 2013, announced in Episode 58 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email.