Episode 65: It’s on Like… Well, You Know

The Wii U’s lineup may have been in a deep freeze since the holidays, but now the system gets to experience a different type of freeze: a tropical freeze. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we share our full impressions of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, as well as Wii U eShop title Unepic. We also discuss a slew of newly announced indie titles that will take you to space, Viking territory, and wherever it is that Denpa Men come from. Plus, we break down the latest details on Yoshi’s New Island and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS.

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As always, you can learn more about any of the news or games covered in this episode using the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp, making it easy to find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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News

• [0:03] Knytt and Spin the Bottle devs collaborate on Affordable Space Adventures for Wii U (Shacknews)
• [0:09] MixedBag Confirms forma.8 for the Wii U eShop (Nintendo Life)
• [0:13] Guacamelee: Super Turbo Championship Edition Announced (IGN)
• [0:16] Ronimo announces Wii U-only Swords & Soldiers II (Destructoid)
• [0:20] Inafune shows off side-scrolling action game Azure Striker Gunvolt (Polygon)
• [0:26] The “Denpa” Men 3: The Rise of Digitoll announced for the west (Eurogamer)
• [0:34] Armillo delayed to May 12th (GoNintendo)
• [0:37] Four (!) New Persona Games Are Coming To North America (Kotaku)
• [0:41] Yoshi’s New Island multiplayer leaves the baby at home (Polygon)
• [0:46] Yoshi-Themed Nintendo 3DS XL Revealed (IGN)
• [0:48] Pokemon X/Y free with purchase of system and one game (GameSpot)
• [0:52] The First Screen You See When You Start The New Yoshi’s Island (Kotaku)
• [0:58] Tortimer Island is the newest Smash Bros. 3DS stage (Official Nintendo Magazine)
• [1:07] Waluigi returns as an Assist Trophy in Smash Bros 4 (CVG)
• [1:09] ‘Super Smash Bros 4’ Wii U and 3DS attack transition detailed and showcased (Examiner.com)
• [1:14] Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service for Nintendo DS and Wii to end in May (Nintendo.com)
• [1:19] Nintendo Video Service Ends in March (Nintendo World Report)

Games

• [1:26] Unepic (Official Site)
• [1:33] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Official Site)
• [0:03] Affordable Space Adventures (Official Site)
• [0:09] forma.8 (Official Site)
• [0:13] Guacamelee: Super Turbo Championship Edition (Official Site)
• [0:16] Swords & Soldiers II (Official Site)
• [0:20] Azure Striker Gunvolt (Official Site)
• [0:26] The Denpa Men 3: The Rise of Digitoll (Official Site)
• [0:34] Armillo (Official Site)
• [0:37] Persona Q (Official Site)
• [0:41] Yoshi’s New Island (Official Site)
• [0:57] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site)