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February 12, 2013Episode 36: Made From Concentration
The disembodied head of Dr. Kawashima has returned to Nintendo handhelds and he’s more devilish than ever. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we train our brains with impressions of Brain Age: Concentration Training, as well as share our thoughts on Wii U puzzler Puddle and the gorgeous Hyrule Historia book. We also discuss the Wii U’s struggle with third-party support, highlighting issues raised by the delay of Rayman Legends and by cryptic comments from big-name publishers like Electronic Arts and Ubisoft. Plus, we break down Nintendo’s latest financial report and how the company plans to keep sales strong in the future. With so much covered in this episode, all that Concentration Training comes in handy!
Have you had a chance to try the new Brain Age or Puddle? Feel free to let us know what you think of either game, or any of the news discussed in this episode, in the comments below. If you haven’t already done so, make sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo for the latest on upcoming episodes and Extra articles.
Below, we have included links to all the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link is timestamped so you can easily jump to the sections of the podcast you are most interested in. Enjoy!
News
[0:01 – 0:31] Nintendo cuts sales targets for Wii U, 3DS consoles (GamesIndustry International)
[0:01 – 0:31] Third Quarter Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ending March 2013 (Nintendo Investor Relations)
[0:01 – 0:31] Corporate Management Policy Briefing / Third Quarter Financial Results Briefing Q&A (Nintendo Investor Relations)
[0:09] Prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse with the New ZombiU Deluxe Set (Nintendo.com)
[0:32] Rayman Legends coming to PS3 and Xbox 360, launching with delayed Wii U version in September (Polygon)
[0:41] Ubisoft promises Wii U-exclusive Rayman Legends demo after fans vent anger at delay (Eurogamer.net)
[0:44] Ubisoft Discusses Next-Gen, Exclusivity, Wii U Support (IGN)
[0:47] Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge coming to PS3, Xbox 360 (GameSpot)
[0:51] Confirmed: The Walking Dead Survival Instinct isn’t coming to Wii U in Australia (Vooks)
[0:53] EA CEO says Wii U isn’t next-gen, but pledges support for future consoles (The Verge)
[0:58] RUMOR – Devs down on Wii U at DICE, say projects being cancelled (GoNintendo)
[1:00] Castlevania: Mirror of Fate HD already exists (Gematsu)
[1:02] Oliver and Spike: Dimension Jumpers coming to Wii U (GoNintendo)
[1:06] Skylanders Swap Force assembles this fall, developed by Vicarious Visions (Joystiq)
[1:12] Sniper Elite V2 Coming to Wii U (IGN)
[1:15] XSEED Publishing Rune Factory 4 In North America (Nintendo Life)
[1:17] Mario Kart Returns To Arcades With Gliders And Double Dash Co-op Mode (Siliconera)
[1:47] The Legend of Zelda is a New York Times Bestseller. No, Really. (Kotaku)
Games (and a book)
[1:30] Brain Age: Concentration Training (Official Site)
[1:42] Puddle (Official Facebook Page)
[0:13] Pikmin 3 (Nintendo.com Game Page)
[0:32] Rayman Legends (Official Site)
[0:47] Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge (Official Site)
[0:51] The Walking Dead Survival Instinct (Official Site)
[1:00] Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate (Official Site)
[1:02] Oliver and Spike: Dimension Jumpers (Official Site)
[1:06] Skylanders Swap Force (Official Site)
[1:12] Sniper Elite V2 (Official Site)
[1:15] Rune Factory 4 (Official Site)
[1:17] Mario Kart Arcade GP DX (Giant Bomb Game Page)
[1:47] Hyrule Historia (Official DarkHorse.com Page)
1 hr 58 min
January 27, 2013Episode 35: Loading Up The Big Guns
It’s been a roller coaster of news for Nintendo fans with the disappointment of a weaker than expected winter Wii U lineup, followed by a burst of excitement from a new Nintendo Direct. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is dedicated to all that news, from the HD remake of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker to the yarn-based worlds of Yoshi’s next adventure. We also discuss upcoming third-party games, including the ambitious Disney Infinity, the crossover extravaganza that is Project X Zone for 3DS, and the first details on Need for Speed: Most Wanted for Wii U. As if that wasn’t enough, we go hands-on with Fire Emblem: Awakening and Brain Age: Concentration Training. It’s an episode so big it feels like E3 in January!
Which newly revealed games are you most excited about? Leave a comment below and let us know! While you’re scrolling down the page, you may also notice a much-requested feature: time stamps. We now include hour and minute marks for each news item and game discussed in the episode. The time stamps can be found within our usual list of links, allowing you to jump straight to the topics that most interest you. We appreciate all your feedback and hope this makes listening to the show even more enjoyable.
As we always do, we also encourage you subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay up to date on future episodes and Extra articles. Enjoy!
News
[0:02] Nintendo Direct – 01.23.13 (Nintendo.com)
[0:35] Sakurai explains Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS’ trickle of info, why we have to wait for E3 (GoNintendo)
[0:42] Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign (Nintendo.com)
[1:02] Disney’s Biggest Stars Join Forces for Skylanders-Style Gaming Mash-Up (Wired.com)
[1:13] Project X Zone – The tactical RPG crossover coming to the US (GamesRadar)
[1:18] Resident Evil Revelations coming coming to 360, PS3, Wii U and PC (Capcom-Unity)
[1:22] Maestro Interactive Games Bringing Super Ubi Land To Wii U eShop (Nintendo Land)
[1:23] Fuzzy Wuzzy Games Is Rolling Armillo Onto The Wii U eShop (Nintendo Land)
[1:25] XSEED Games Announces Pandora’s Tower for Spring 2013 Release (XSEEDGames.com)
[1:30] Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Kick Off 2013 With New One-Of-A-Kind Experiences (Nintendo.com)
[1:36] Need for Speed: Most Wanted slams Wii U in NA on March 19, EU March 21 (Joystiq)
[1:42] ‘Fist Of The North 2: Ken’s Rage 2’ Will Be Download-Only For The Wii U (MTV Multiplayer)
[1:45] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon to feature multiplayer (Polygon)
[1:51] Capcom To Make Their Nintendo 3DS Games Available As Downloads (Siliconera)
[1:52] Report: Nintendo to Restructure Hardware Divisions (IGN)
Games
[1:55] Fire Emblem: Awakening (Official Site)
[2:01] Brain Age: Concentration Training (Official Site)
[0:03] Yoshi for Wii U (IGN Game Page)
[0:08] The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker for Wii U (IGN Game Page)
[0:18] Monolith Soft’s “X” (IGN Game Page)
[0:22] Fire Emblem x Shin Megami Tensei (IGN Game Page)
[0:28] Wii Party 2 (IGN Game Page)
[0:38] The Wonderful 101 (Nintendo.com Game Page)
[0:37] Bayonetta 2 (Nintendo.com Game Page)
[0:48] Balloon Fight (Nintendo.com Game Page)
[0:56] Wii Fit U (Nintendo.com Game Page)
[0:58] Pikmin 3 (Nintendo.com Game Page)
[1:02] Disney Infinity (Official Site)
[1:13] Project X Zone (IGN Game Page)
[1:18] Resident Evil: Revelations (Official Site)
[1:22] Super Ubi Land (Official Site)
[1:23] Armillo (Nintendo Life Game Page)
[1:25] Pandora’s Tower (IGN Game Page)
[1:36] Need for Speed: Most Wanted (Official Site)
[1:42] Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2 (Official Site)
[1:44] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (Official Site)
2 hr 13 min
January 13, 2013Episode 34: The Fire Rises
Some people just want to watch the world burn… Good thing there’s Little Inferno on the Wii U! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we give our impressions of the indie eShop title, as well as impressions of fellow Wii U downloadable Chasing Aurora and the 3DS’s Gunman Clive. We also dive into the announcement of Pokemon X & Y, sharing all the known facts and speculating about the changes the 3DS pair might bring to the franchise. To top it all off, we discuss the latest news, plus take a look at the Wii U’s holiday sales performance and put the numbers into perspective. So grab some marshmallows and get ready to roast ’em. Just this once, it’s okay to play with fire.
Have you had a chance to try Little Inferno or any of the other games discussed in today’s show? What do you think of the Pokemon X & Y news? Let us know by posting a comment! Be sure to also stay up to date on all Random Nintendo happenings by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes and following us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.
As always, we have provided links below for all the news and games covered in this episode. Enjoy!
News
Pokemon Direct – 01.08.2013 (Nintendo.com)
Pokemon X and Y to boost franchise to over 700 Pokemon (Gematsu)
Downloadable Content Keeps The Epic Adventure of Fire Emblem Awakening Burning Bright (Nintendo Press Site)
Fire Emblem 3DS bundle North America-bound (Tiny Cartidge)
Capcom Looking At Newer Games For Wii U, Not Porting Older Ones (Siliconera)
‘Crysis 3’ not coming to Wii U due to lack of “business drive” (Digital Spy)
‘No chance’ for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 on Wii U (GoNintendo)
Walking Dead Survival Instinct Release Date, Coming to Wii U (IGN)
Excelsior! LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Assembles the Avengers to Save the Earth This Fall (Kotaku)
New Levels, Enemies Heading to Mutant Mudds Deluxe (Nintendo World Report)
Wii U Virtual Console development underway, titles will be playable using GamePad only (Polygon)
CES: Nyko Breathes Life into Wii U’s Controllers (IGN)
Call of Duty dominates an awful 2012 for US retail (GamesIndustry Interational)
Wii U Hardware Sales Surpass Wii Sales by More Than $30 Million Through First Six Weeks (Nintendo Press Site)
GameStop sold 320,000 Wii U consoles in six weeks (Eurogamer.net)
Year-end Wii U sales steady, says Nintendo chief (Reuters)
Animal Crossing: New Leaf at 2.3M sold in Japan, bringing in new female 3DS owners (Joystiq)
Iwata: Nintendo Open To “Free-To-Play” Gaming Model (Nintendo Life)
Nintendo has now sold over 10 million 3DS units in Japan (The Verge)
Games
Little Inferno (Official Site)
Chasing Aurora (Official Site)
Gunman Clive (Official Site)
Pokemon X & Y (Pokemon.com Game Page)
Fire Emblem Awakening (Official Site)
The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct (Official Site)
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (LEGO.com Game Page)
Mutant Mudds Deluxe (IGN Game Page)
Animal Crossing: New Leaf (IGN Game Page)
2 hr 4 min
December 30, 2012Episode 33: On The Download
Game drought? What game drought? If the eShop is any indication, we won’t be seeing one and this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast proves it. We discuss the biggest downloadable games on the horizon for Wii U and 3DS, as well as share impressions of Trine 2: Director’s Cut, Ubisoft’s new Rayman Legends demo, and the just launched Nintendo TVii app. Plus, with 2012 coming to a close, we take time to reflect on our favorite games of the year. All that, plus new game announcements and more, make this a perfect episode to help launch you into the new year!
Which eShop games are your current faves? Post a comment and let us know! Don’t forget you can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to stay in the loop on future episodes and articles.
As always, we have provided links below for more information on the news and games covered in this episode. Enjoy!
News
Why Mario’s Martinet is Runner 2’s narrator (Joystiq)
The Cave on Wii U uses GamePad for camera and character switching (Joystiq)
Namco Bandai Turning Wii U Game Into A Free-to-Play Title (Siliconera)
Mega Man 1 through 6 coming to 3DS eShop (Capcom-Unity)
XSEED Games Bringing Artistic RPG, Unchained Blades, to Nintendo 3DS on January 3, 2013 (XSEED Games)
Swords & Soldiers 3D Coming To Nintendo 3DS (Siliconera)
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity to Release on March 24 for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo.com)
Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers coming to 3DS in North America in spring 2013 (Polygon)
Miyamoto: “very likely” he’ll return to unrealized GCN-GBA link ideas with Wii U (Nintendo Everything)
Announcing Nintendo Force Magazine (Nintendo Force’s Official Site)
Spiritual successor to Nintendo Power, “Nintendo Force” announced (NeoGAF)
Reggie Asks: Nintendo TVii (Nintendo.com)
Games
Trine 2: Director’s Cut (Official Site)
Rayman Legends (Official Site)
Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (Official Site)
The Cave (Official Site)
Tank! Tank! Tank! (Namco Bandai Game Page)
Ikachan (Wikipedia Page)
Gunman Clive (Official Site)
Unchained Blades (Official Site)
Swords & Soldiers (Official Site)
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity (Pokemon.com Game Page)
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers (Official Site)
1 hr 55 min
December 16, 2012Episode 32: Planes, Soccer, and Automobiles
Get ready to embark on a journey to multicolored airports, giant soccer stadiums, and fantastical race tracks. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we give our impressions of 3DS eShop puzzler Aero Porter and FIFA 13 for the Wii U, as well as share updated thoughts on the recently patched Wii U edition of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. We also take a look at the early 2013 lineups for both the Wii U and 3DS, discussing the big games that will (and won’t) be hitting in the new year. Plus, with the Wii U now available worldwide, we breakdown the system’s launch sales and explore what they mean for the console’s future.
What are your thoughts on the games and news discussed in today’s show? Do you agree with our analysis of the Wii U’s launch performance? 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 up to date on all site happenings, be it new podcast episodes or bonus Extra articles.
As always, you can learn more about everything discussed in this episode via the links below. Enjoy!
News
Nintendo Direct – 12.05.2012 (Nintendo.com)
Wii U – Satoru Iwata, President of Nintendo, Plays Game & Wario (YouTube)
Zen Pinball 2 Coming to Nintendo Wii U eShop (Zen Studios Blog)
Most of Early 2013’s Biggest Games Seem to Be Skipping Wii U (Kotaku)
‘Call of Duty,’ Wii U can’t stop video game slide (USA Today)
Nintendo Sells More Than 1.75 Million Hardware Units in November (Nintendo Press Site)
The Wii U launch by the numbers (Gamasutra)
At Least 1,408 People Are Playing Black Ops II Online on the Wii U Tonight (Kotaku)
Wii U sells 40k units in the UK in its opening weekend (MCV)
Premium Wii U bundle claims 60 per cent of launch sales (MCV)
Wii U sells 308,570 units over Japanese launch weekend (GamesIndustry International)
Japanese 3DS Lifetime Sales Overtake PlayStation 3 (Nintendo Life)
Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney Didn’t Do So Great (Siliconera)
How Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney Was Created (Siliconera)
Games
Aero Porter (Official Site)
FIFA 13 (Official Site)
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (Official Site)
Lego City: Undercover (Official Site)
Game & Wario (Nintendo.com Game Page)
Pikmin 3 (Nintendo.com Game Page)
Wii Fit U (Nintendo.com Game Page)
Panorama View (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
Zen Pinball 2 (Official Site)
Fire Emblem: Awakening (Nintendo.com Game Page)
Brain Age: Concentration Training (IGN Game Page)
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (IGN Game Page)
Tokyo Crash Mobs (IGN Game Page)
HarmoKnight (IGN Game Page)
Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney (IGN Game Page)
2 hr 6 min
December 02, 2012Episode 31: Crashmo Crash Course
It’s easy to forget the little guys during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. For every 3DS flagship title and Wii U system seller, there’s the eShop-only Crashmo and the under-the-radar Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is dedicated to those less hyped games. We share our impressions of both Crashmo and Sonic, along with thoughts on all the latest news, including hints of what’s to come for Wii U, the shrunken down Wii Mini, Black Friday sales numbers, and more!
What games are you currently playing that may have been overshadowed by holiday blockbusters? Lets us know in the comments below! While you’re there, we would love to hear your thoughts on this episode and the podcast as a whole. You can 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, you can learn more about today’s topics by clicking the links below. Enjoy!
News
Nintendo’s Relentless Quest for Success (IGN)
Nintendo on Wii U: ‘Still a lot to do’ (GameSpot)
Yoshi’s Land Surfaces for Wii U (IGN)
Wii Mini launches December 7th in Canada for $99.99 (The Verge)
Nintendo: 400K Wii U units sold, 1.2M devices total (CNET)
Nintendo’s Official Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Weekly Deals (Nintendo.com)
Nintendo Sets Black Friday on Fire with Flame Red Nintendo 3DS Bundle (Nintendo.com)
Nintendo 3DS XL Bundle Races Into Stores for the Holidays (Nintendo.com)
XSEED Games Releases New Standalone Version of The Last Story to replace the sold-out Premium Launch Edition (XSEED Games)
This Week In Sales: Animal Crossing Hits 1 Million; 3DS XL Outsells Vita (Siliconera)
Wait, what? 3D Space Harrier coming to the eShop? (Tiny Cartridge)
Colors! 3D Receiving Update Before The New Year (Nintendo Life)
Nintendo Direct Mini — November 27, 2012 (YouTube)
Games
Crashmo (Official Site)
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (Official Site)
New Super Mario Bros. 2 (Official Site)
The Last Story (Official Site)
Animal Crossing: New Leaf (IGN Game Page)
3D Space Harrier (IGN Game Page)
Colors! 3D (Official Site)
1 hr 30 min
November 25, 2012Episode 30: Wii U Launch Special
Two E3 expos, 18 months, way too long… However you want to quantify the wait for the Wii U, it’s finally over and Nintendo’s newest home console is now available! To celebrate, we recorded a special bonus episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast packed with our thoughts on everything Wii U, from the final hardware and built-in apps to an assortment of post-launch news. We also have the big launch games covered with impressions of Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros. U, ZombiU, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. So click that play button and join us as we usher in the next generation of Nintendo gaming!
With the Wii U now available, what are your thoughts on the system? Have a crazy launch day story? Let us know in the comments below and we’ll pick a few of our favorites to share. Don’t forget to also check back next week as we return to our regular podcast schedule. Our next episode will be posted on Sunday, December 2 with even more Wii U game impressions and news. To make sure you don’t miss it, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.
If you would like to learn more about any of the topics discussed in this special episode, we have provided links below. Enjoy!
News
Nintendo Network ID Tied to Individual Wii U Consoles (IGN)
Nintendo: Miiverse Debug A ‘Mock Up’ (GameInformer.com)
Nintendo Steams Up the Wii U eShop (IGN)
Wii U will have a Ubisoft Uplay app (Polygon)
RUMOR – Another Wii U patch coming next week, will fix freezing/loading issues (GoNintendo)
Treyarch details some elements of Call of Duty: Black Ops II’s next update (GoNintend0)
Games
Nintendo Land (Official Site)
New Super Mario Bros. U (Official Site)
ZombiU (Official Site)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (Official Site)
1 hr 50 min
November 16, 2012Episode 29: A Paper-Thin Wait
The Wii U is less than 48 hours away and the final countdown is on! This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast features late breaking news just in time for the system’s big launch, including long awaited Miiverse details and first information on Wii U Chat. We also look beyond the Wii U to share our impressions of 3DS must-have Paper Mario: Sticker Star, plus go hands-on with Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion and Pokedex 3D Pro. To top it all off, we have the announcement of our Wreck-It Ralph shirt winners and thoughts on the movie. Whether you’re in line for the Wii U or just relaxing at home, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!
Episode 29 marks the first anniversary of the Random Nintendo Podcast and we can’t thank you enough for tuning in over the past year. When we first started the podcast, we had no idea how it would turn out. We are now happy to report that the response has exceeded our expectations! We would love to hear what you think of the show thus far and any suggestions you may have for the future. Feel free to leave your comments below and we’ll be sure to incorporate any and all feedback. Once again, thank you for listening!
Be sure to also check back next week for a special episode of the podcast dedicated to all things Wii U! The episode will go live on Sunday, November 25 and include full impressions of both the hardware and its games. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo to ensure you don’t miss it.
Enjoy!
News
Wii U – Nintendo Network, Miiverse, and Internet Browser (YouTube)
Wii U – WaraWara Plaza and Wii U Chat (YouTube)
Iwata Asks: Miiverse: The Producers (Nintendo.com)
Iwata Asks: Wii U Chat (Nintendo.com)
Wii U Will Have Day One Update (IGN)
Nintendo outlines Wii to Wii U data transfer process (Polygon)
Nintendo Direct covers Wii U USB storage, Wii backward compatibility (Joystiq)
The Pinball Arcade added to Wii U launch window (Warp Zoned)
Toki Tori 2 Wii U Release Date! (TwoTribes.com)
Rayman Legends to have playable demo on Wii U launch day, new screenshots (Polygon)
Nintendo and Old Navy to Offer a Special Power-Up for Black Friday Shoppers (Nintendo.com)
2012 Nintendo Holiday Mall Experience (Official Site)
Wii U’s software preorders double those of the original Wii (Gamasutra)
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – first details (GoNintendo)
Pokedex App Coming to iPhones and iPads in Japan (Tiny Cartridge)
NPD: NBA 2K13, Resident Evil 6 Top U.S. Charts (IGN)
Animal Crossing: New Leaf Flying Off Shelves; Download Version Over 200k (Siliconera)
Games
Paper Mario: Sticker Star (Official Site)
Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion (Official Site)
Pokedex 3D Pro (Official Site)
New Super Mario Bros. U (Official Site)
Nintendo Land (Official Site)
The Pinball Arcade (Official Site)
Toki Tori 2 (Official Site)
Little Inferno (Official Site)
Rayman Legends (Official Site)
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse (IGN Game Page)
NBA 2K13 (Official Site)
Animal Crossing: New Leaf (IGN Game Page)
1 hr 54 min
November 04, 2012Episode 28: Virtuous Rewards
We’re all about rewards in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. We share our impressions of Virtue’s Last Reward, the 3DS entry in the point-and-click Zero Escape series, along with our thoughts on eShop puzzle-platformer NightSky and NES classic Ghosts’n Goblins. On the news front, Nintendo released its latest financials and then rewarded fans with an onslaught of news that includes new details on the Wii U’s first-party launch titles, the first glimpse of the Wii U ad campaign, and a variety of 3DS tidbits.
The rewards don’t stop there, though. We are also rewarding you, the listener, with a giveaway! We have two special Wreck-It Ralph t-shirts that we are giving away in honor of the movie’s release this weekend. To win one of these shirts, simply leave a comment below with your thoughts on the movie or on this episode of the podcast. We will chose two comments at random and reward each comment’s author with a shirt. We’ll also be featuring your takes on the movie, and announcing our two winners, in the next episode of the podcast.
To make sure sure you don’t miss a thing, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. If you would like to learn more about any of the topics discussed on today’s episode, we have provided links below. Enjoy!
News
Earnings Release: Six Months Ended September 30, 2012 (Nintendo Investor Relations)
Second Quarter Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ending March 2013 (Nintendo Investor Relations)
Nintendo halves operating loss from a year ago despite falling Wii and DS sales (The Verge)
The Nintendo 3DS’ Other Problem Appears To Be The DS (Kotaku)
Nintendo Details Three Final Nintendo Land Attractions (Nintendo Press Site)
Nintendo Reveals New Details About Upcoming New Super Mario Bros. U For Wii U (Nintendo Press Site)
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge for Wii U Arrives Nov. 18 with Exclusive Features (Nintendo.com)
Need for Speed: Most Wanted confirmed for Wii U in 2013 (Polygon)
Wii U Advertising Campaign Launch Video (YouTube)
Nintendo and Burger King are teaming up (Nintendo.com)
Nintendo Deluxe Digital Promotion (Official Site)
Playing online EA games on Wii U creates an Origin account, Nintendo Network ID/friend list info gathered (GoNintendo)
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is a giant download on Wii U (Joystiq)
Nintendo Direct 10.25.12 (YouTube)
New Wii Bundles Keep Families Grooving and Imaginations Soaring this Holiday Season (Nintendo.com)
Games
Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward (Official Site)
NightSky (Official Site)
Ghosts’n Goblins (Nintendo.com Game Page)
Nintendo Land (Official Site)
New Super Mario Bros. U (Official Site)
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge (Official Site)
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (Official Site)
Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition (Official Site)
New Super Mario Bros. 2 (Official Site)
Fire Emblem: Awakening (IGN Game Page)
Animal Crossing: New Leaf (IGN Game Page)
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 4, 2012 at 12:00 AM PST and ends on November 14, 2012. 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. Two (2) comment posters will be be chosen at random and each receive the following prize: one (1) Wreck-It Ralph t-shirt given out by Disney 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 November 15, 2012, announced in Episode 29 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email.
1 hr 48 min
October 21, 2012Episode 27: Pocket Monster Problems
Maybe you don’t need to catch them all. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss the Pokemon fatigue that has prevented us from picking up the newly released Pokemon Black & White 2. Can you really have too much of a good thing? We also dig into an assortment of Wii U and 3DS news, including the first signs of trouble with the Miiverse, new Nintendo cameos in third-party games, and the latest eShop news. All that, plus rumors of a major Nintendo restructuring, await you in Episode 27!
We also want your take on the Pokemon franchise! Are we right for skipping the new entries in the series or are we making a huge mistake? Let us know in the comments below, and feel free to share your thoughts on this episode as a whole as well. Be sure to 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, if you would like to learn more about any of the topics discussed on today’s episode, we have provided links below. Enjoy!
News
You Can Voice-Chat On the Wii U While Gaming, But There’s a Catch (Kotaku)
Call of Duty Elite and DLC plans unknown on Wii U, Activision ‘working out the details with Nintendo’ (The Verge)
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 – no Online Pass for Wii U, more details (GoNintendo)
Scribblenauts Unlimited Adds Mario, Zelda Characters (IGN)
Puddle Coming to Wii U eShop (Nintendo World Report)
Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion getting dual release at retail/3DS eShop (Nintendo Everything)
Mutant Mudds free DLC update coming this month! (GoNintendo)
Satoru Iwata: Nintendo 2013 R&D Preview [Large Scale Restructure, New Miyamoto Team] (NeoGAF)
U.S. retail sales continue to decline as new releases roll in (Gamasutra)
Nintendo Drops Price of Wii to $129.99, Includes both Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo.com)
Nintendo 3DS Software Sales Increase by 89 Percent (Nintendo Press Site)
Games
Pokemon Black & White (Official Site)
Pokemon Black & White 2 (Official Site)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (Official Site)
Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition (Official Site)
Scribblenauts Unlimited (Official Site)
Puddle (Official Facebook Page)
Epic Mickey 2: Power of Illusion (Official Site)
Mutant Mudds (Official Site)
1 hr 5 min

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