Episode 09: Telling a 3D Tale

Over the past few episodes of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’ve discussed the 3DS’s biggest and brightest games, featuring the likes of Mario, Resident Evil, and Metal Gear. But what about the lesser-know games? The ones that slip right under the radar? Don’t worry, we’ve got those covered, too! In this episode of the RN Podcast, we’re sharing our thoughts on two of these potential sleeper hits: Tales of the Abyss and Crush 3D. We also discuss all the big Nintendo news, including the latest from last week’s Game Developers Conference, the announcement of Pokemon Black & White 2, Ubisoft’s plans to bring Assassin’s Creed III to Wii U, and the 3DS’s newest sales milestones. So sit back, enjoy, and who knows, maybe you’ll discover a new 3DS game to get!

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Correction: In the podcast, we said that Super Mario Galaxy 2 sold over five million units. It was actually the original Super Mario Galaxy that reached this milestone. Our apologies for the mix up.

In this episode…

News

• Pokémon Black Version 2 And Pokémon White Version 2 Announced (Nintendo.com)
• Feast your eyes on the first Assassin’s Creed III Wii U trailer (Nintendo Gamer)
• RUMOR – Medal of Honor: Warfighter coming to Wii U, release date speculation (GoNintendo)
• Unreal Engine 3 Shows Off Some Epic Abilities and Footage (Zelda Informer)
• Wii U updates: Havoc, Autodesk technology (Nintendo Everything)
• We’ve Played Mario Tennis 3DS… Poorly (Kotaku)
• Exclusive: Valve said to be working on ‘Steam Box’ gaming console with partners, could announce at GDC (The Verge)
• Shooting Down Rumors, Valve Says They’re Not Making a Game Console Any Time Soon (Kotaku)
• Upcoming Nintendo eShop Titles Include Ketzal’s Corridors, Colors! 3D and SEGA Game Gear (Nintendo.com)
• “…Nintendo has decided NOT to allow Binding of Isaac denied on the 3DS…” (Twitter)
• Rovio wants Angry Birds Space on ‘all the screens,’ Vita version up to Sony (Joystiq)
• Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward Coming To 3DS And Vita (Game Informer)
• Nintendo’s 3DS Doubles Up on DS (IGN)
• Super Mario Galaxy Becomes Ninth Wii Game to Sell More Than 5 Million Units (Nintendo Press Site)
• NPD’s top 25 includes at least eight 3DS games (Joystiq)

Games

• Tales of the Abyss (Namco.com Game Page)
• Crush 3D (Sega.com Game Page)
• Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 (Pokemon.com Teaser Page)
• Assassin’s Creed III (Official Site)
• Medal of Honor Warfighter (Official Site)
• Mario Tennis Open (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• Kid Icarus: Uprising (Official Site)
• Ketzal’s Corridors (Nintendo World Report Game Page)
• Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward (Aksys Games Blog)