Episode 08: Wii Got The Fever

Whew! That one word pretty much sums up the past two weeks in the world of Nintendo. We saw big game launches, a wave of news out of Nintendo Direct, and a slew of rumors pertaining to both the Wii U and 3DS. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we provide an in-depth look of Rhythm Heaven Fever and bring in a special guest to share his impressions of Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D. We also discuss some of the biggest news and rumors, including the first details on Mario Tennis Open, the devilish return of Brain Age, The Last Story finally coming stateside, and reports of Nintendo reviving other developers’ franchises on the 3DS. It all adds up to one jam-packed episode!

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In this episode…

News

• Nintendo Direct – 2.22.2012 (Nintendo.com)
• Capcom, Namco Bandai, Sega Working on 3DS Game (IGN)
• Concentration and Working Memory Training – info round-up (GoNintendo)
• Domestic sales topped 5 million units, “Nintendo 3DS” (Nintendo Co., Ltd. Japanese Press Site)
• Seaman Coming to 3DS — Nikkei (Adriasang.com)
• Nintendo says incorrect information being discussed concerning Seaman/revitalization of 3rd party games (GoNintendo)
• Is Vita losing developer support already? Sony responds (Gamasutra)
• Nintendo Releases Paid 3DS DLC (IGN)
• First DLC for New Fire Emblem Is Free (Kotaku)
• Nintendo Courting Media Partners for New Wii (Ad Week)
• Nintendo Flirted With 3D, HD Displays for Wii U Controller (Kotaku)

Games

• Rhythm Heaven Fever (Official Site)
• Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D (Official Site)
• Mario Tennis Open (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• The Last Story (IGN Game Page)
• Kid Icarus: Uprising (Official Site)
• Dillon’s Rolling Western (Official Site)
• Fire Emblem: Awakening (IGN Game Page)