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E3 2013 may be over, but our coverage certainly isn’t! In our second episode dedicated to the year’s biggest gaming expo, we share hands-on impressions of four of the Wii U’s most anticipated games: Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart 8, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD. We pick up where we left off in our previous E3 episode (Episode 45: E3 2013 Direct Response), combing through Nintendo’s many E3 interviews and briefings to bring you the latest details on these four games and a slew of others, including Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS and the Wii U’s mysterious, original Zelda title. We then turn our attention to third parties, discussing both newly announced titles and Nintendo’s revised strategy for boosting Wii U support. To wrap it all up, we look beyond the games with an analysis of Nintendo’s stance on going multi-platform and the ongoing used games debate. For an expo as big as E3, it’s only right that this episode is packed with content!

What was your favorite E3 announcement? Do you think Nintendo had a good showing this year? Let us know by leaving a comment! We’d also love to hear what you thought of our overall coverage of E3, from the special podcast episodes to the Extra articles. Feel free to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo as we bring you more coverage of Nintendo’s lineup heading into Fall and beyond.

As always, you can find links to all the news and games discussed in this episode below. Each link also lists a time stamp, allowing you to easily listen to the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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E3 2013 is well underway and Nintendo came out swinging. While its lineup may be short on surprises, there is no doubt that Nintendo still delivered a ton of news. We’ve got it all covered in this special E3 episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, from Super Mario 3D World to every last detail on the next Super Smash Bros. We kick off the show with an analysis of the E3 Nintendo Direct and its many announcements, ultimately determining whether the Wii U’s newly solidified lineup has what it takes to turn around disappointing hardware sales. We then shift our focus to the 3DS with a discussion of upcoming titles such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Yoshi’s New Island, concluding the episode with a look at big Pokemon X & Y news from the game’s Developer Roundtable. With this much to talk about, Episode 45 is one you don’t want to miss!

This is just the beginning of our E3 2013 coverage. Check back later this week as we’ll be visiting The Nintendo Experience at Best Buy to try the Wii U’s upcoming games. Coverage of the event will begin with a new Extra article tomorrow, June 13, followed by full hands-on impressions in our next regularly scheduled podcast episode on Sunday, June 16. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to make sure you don’t miss it.

As always, we have provided links below to all the news and games covered in this episode. Time stamps are listed next to each link so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy Episode 45!

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From Donkey Kong to Sonic, Rayman to Luigi, Nintendo systems continue to offer a plethora of platformers. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is dedicated to all those run-and-jump games. We begin with a look at what’s ahead, breaking down the first details of Sonic Lost World, new features for both Rayman Legends and New Super Luigi U, and the next 3DS side-scroller from Renegade Kid, Treasurenauts. We then detour to other topics as we examine the latest ups and downs of Wii U’s third party support, discuss upcoming Wii U demo events, and share a Nintendo perspective on the newly announced Xbox One. To round out the episode, we return to platforming with hands-on impressions of Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, as well as Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition and the Wii U Virtual Console versions of Super Metroid and Mega Man X.

With E3 2013 right around the corner, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Be sure to also keep it locked to Random Nintendo during the week of the expo. On Wednesday, June 12, check back for a special episode covering the E3 Nintendo Direct and Nintendo’s 90-minute Pokemon X & Y roundtable. We’ll be posting Extras throughout the week, plus have even more E3 goodness during our regularly scheduled episode on Sunday, June 16. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

In the meantime, enjoy Episode 44! As always, you can find more information on all the news and games covered in this episode via the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp, making it easy to find the segments you’re most interested in.

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The theme of this episode may be mini, but the episode itself is anything but! We cover a lot in this Random Nintendo Podcast, including our impressions of the eShop’s Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move, the upcoming Wii U version of Resident Evil Revelations, and the recently updated Wii Street U. To kick off the episode, we first focus on the latest Nintendo Direct, breaking down all of Nintendo’s newly detailed plans for summer and beyond. We then shift our focus to third parties, discussing the likes of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies on 3DS and the multiplayer modes of Splinter Cell: Blacklist on Wii U. If that wasn’t enough, we also tackle EA not making Wii U games, the controversy surrounding Nintendo’s handling of Let’s Play videos on YouTube, and April’s sales charts. Like we said, nothing about this episode is mini.

Have you downloaded Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move? Share your impressions by leaving a comment! In fact, we’d love to hear what you think of any of the episode’s topics or of the show itself. Don’t forget to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay up to date on all site happenings.

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

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The Wii U is a system of many challenges. On the one hand, you have the fun daily and weekly challenges of the new Rayman Legends Challenges App. On the other hand, you have the not-so-fun sales struggle of the console itself. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our thoughts on all these challenges, good and bad. We kick off the show with an analysis of Nintendo’s recent financial report and the company’s plans to turn around Wii U sales, weighing the various ways the Wii U’s weak start can be transformed into a bright future. We also discuss some surprising news out of Nintendo’s financial meeting, including the abandonment of a traditional E3 press conference. But of course, not everything is doom and gloom as we then take a look at a variety of interesting new games bound for the Wii U and 3DS, followed by our impressions of the Rayman Legends Challenges App, the free-to-play Tank! Tank! Tank!, and the quirky Wii U Panorama View.

Have you had a chance to try the Rayman Legends Challenges App? How do you think the Wii U’s misfortunes can be turned around? Leave a comment and let us know! Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss out on future site updates.

As always, you can find links below for all the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp, making it easy to find the parts of the show that most interest you. Enjoy!

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Does a chicken in need make a good game indeed? In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we answer that very question with our full impressions of Toki Tori 2, Two Tribe’s anticipated Wii U puzzle-platformer. But first, we break down the recent onslaught of game announcements, from the Nintendo Direct reveals of Zelda and Yoshi on 3DS to new indie titles shown at the iDEAME conference in Madrid. Factor in the likes of Batman and Splinter Cell, and there’s a lot on the way to Nintendo platforms. We then discuss newly released sales numbers, examining the success of the eShop and the continuing struggle of the Wii U. It’s a big episode, but we can assure you of one thing: contrary to the title, there’s no ‘bird is the word’ song to be heard.

Which Nintendo Direct announcement are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments section! While you’re there, we’d love to hear your feedback on the podcast as a whole and any specific topics you would like for us to cover in the future. Feel free to also stay up to date on all things Random Nintendo by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes and following us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

As always, we have provided links below to all the news and games covered in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp, so you can easily jump to the parts of the show that most interested you. Enjoy!

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We ain’t afraid of no ghosts and to prove it, we fired up our Pultergusts and explored the world of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of the ambitious new 3DS title, as well as of Game Freak’s first non-Pokemon game in seven years, HarmoKnight. To kick off the show, we first take a look at a noticeable shift in Nintendo’s third-party support strategy, analyzing whether new indie initiatives announced at the Game Developers Conference are in place to counteract weakening support from major publishers. Plus, we discuss a variety of big stories, including new Wii U eShop titles, first details on Donkey Kong Returns 3D’s additional features, and late-breaking Pokemon X & Y news. So strap on that Pultergust and join us as we sweep through the latest on all things Nintendo!

What are you thoughts on Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, HarmoKnight, or any of the news discussed? Let us know by leaving a comment! We also encourage you to 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 to all the news and games covered in this episode. As always, each link also lists a time stamp, so you can easily jump straight to the parts of the show that most interested you. Enjoy!

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Whether you’re chasing a giant beast in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate or being chased by the police in Need For Speed: Most Wanted U, it’s all about the thrill of the hunt in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We give our impressions of both of these new Wii U titles, as well as enter the ring of the Wii U Virtual Console’s Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream. We also take a look at a variety of upcoming indie games including Yacht Club Games’ Shovel Knight, WayForward’s Mighty Switch Force 2, and Renegade Kid’s Cult Country, discussing how Kickstarter and Nintendo’s own eShop policies make such strong indie support possible. To top it all off, we break down new Wii U game announcements from established publishers such as Capcom and Square Enix, plus provide an analysis of February’s sales numbers. It’s a monstrous episode you don’t want to miss!

Have you had a chance to play Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate or Need For Speed: Most Wanted U? Share your own impressions by leaving a comment! We’d love to hear what you think of the podcast as a whole, too. 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 more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp, giving you the option to jump straight to the sections of the show that most interest you. Enjoy!

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A game with a name like Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien catches your attention. Luckily, it also deserves it. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our impressions of Gaijin Games’ new Wii U runner and WayForward’s Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition, as well as go hands-on with Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate, and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate. But before we get to all those games with lengthy subtitles, we round up and analyze Shigeru Miyamoto’s recent batch of interviews, in which he discusses everything from the Wii U’s future to his eventual retirement. We also give our takes on all the latest news, including the just revealed Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, new Game & Wario minigame details, and a whole lot more!

What do you think of Runner2 or any of the other games we discussed? Feel free to share your thoughts by posting a comment below! We also encourage you to stay up to date on the latest Random Nintendo happenings by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes and following us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

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

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It’s a 3DS renaissance! After a quiet few months, the handheld is back in a big way and the Random Nintendo Podcast has it all covered. In this episode, we focus on a slew of new 3DS titles with impressions of Fire Emblem: Awakening and a breakdown of all the games revealed in the latest Nintendo Direct. We then turn our attention to Wii U as we discuss upcoming titles such as Watch Dogs and Need For Speed: Most Wanted, analyze the console’s January sales performance, and share impressions of Wii Street U, F-Zero on Virtual Console, and Nano Assault Neo. Plus, we provide a Nintendo perspective on the recent PlayStation 4 announcement. No matter what you’re interested in, this episode’s got something for you!

Have you had a chance to play Fire Emblem: Awakening? Which upcoming 3DS games are you most excited about? Let us know by leaving a comment! Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on all things Random Nintendo.

If you’d like to learn more about any of news or games discussed in this episode, links can be found below. Each topic also lists a time stamp, making it easy to jump straight to the parts of the podcast you most want to hear. Enjoy!

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