Episode 22: Summer of Rhythm

The 3DS’s summer lineup was dominated by one thing: rhythm. Both Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure recently arrived on the handheld, leading to a very musical summer. We compared the two games in our 3DS Rhythm Rundown, and now, in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we go into more in-depth impressions of each title. We also share our thoughts on the latest wave of Wii U game announcements, including EA’s newly revealed launch lineup and Toki Tori 2.  Plus, we discuss July sales numbers and present a ridiculously detailed analysis of the Wii U’s game box design. Whether you prefer music, sports, or box art chitchat, this episode’s got something for you!

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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!

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News

• FIFA 13 Showcases The Wii U’s Special Traits (GameInformer.com)
• FIFA 13 Graphical Improvements Focused on Crowd and Pitch (Nintendo World Report)
• Madden NFL 13 Will Arrive At Wii U Launch (IGN)
• Hands-on with Mass Effect 3 for Wii U (Joystiq)
• Capcom says they’re bringing ‘good stuff’ to Wii U (GoNintendo)
• Toki Tori 2 Trailer for Wii U & Steam! (TwoTribes.com)
• WB bringing ‘Game Party Champions’ to Wii U this holiday (Joystiq)
• Masahiro Sakurai Talks Super Smash Bros. 4 (IGN)
• Amazon Leaks Wii U Box Art Designs? (Kotaku)
• Entertainment Software Association Names Los Angeles to Host E3 Through 2015 (E3Expo.com)
• Nintendo 3DS XL sells 193k launch day units in Japan (The Verge)
• Game sales down another 20 percent during July for US (GamesIndustry International)

Games

• Theatrhythm Final Fantasy (Official Site)
• Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure (Sega.com Game Page)
• FIFA Soccer 13 (Official Site)
• Madden NFL 13 (Official Site)
• Mass Effect 3 (Official Site)
• Toki Tori 2 (TwoTribes.com)
• Game Party Champions (IGN Game Page)