Episode 72: E3 2014, Let’s Get Digital

E3 2014 may officially be over, but our coverage is still going strong! In the first of two special episodes dedicated to gaming’s biggest week, we assess the Wii U’s performance with full coverage of the Nintendo Digital Event and beyond. From in-depth discussions of Super Smash Bros’ new customization features and the Amiibo NFC platform to speculating about the future of Wii U’s Legend of Zelda and Star Fox games, we weigh in on Nintendo’s entire Wii U lineup. So whether you’re looking for the latest on Mario Maker or first details on Splatoon, this episode’s got you covered.

What was your favorite Wii U announcement at E3? Let us know in the comments section below. Be sure to also check back in a mere two days, on Sunday, June 15, for our second episode dedicated to E3 2014. We’ll be covering every 3DS announcement, major third-party news, and all the big interviews. Plus, we’ll have hands-on impressions of Super Smash Bros. for both Wii U and 3DS! To make sure you don’t miss it, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

As always, we’ve included links to the news stories and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp, allowing for you to easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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News

• [0:01 – 1:44] Play Nintendo – Nintendo E3 Digital Event (YouTube)
• [0:11] All Of The Vital Super Smash Bros. Roundtable Details, As Pac-Man Joins The Fight (Nintendo Life)
• [0:27] E3 2014: GameCube Adapter, Controller, and Smash Bundle Pricing Revealed (IGN)
• [0:49] Mario vs. Donkey Kong comes to Wii U in 2015 (Polygon)
• [0:55] Mario Party 10 bows in next year with Bowser and Amiibo (Joystiq)
• [1:25] 30 Minutes Of Xenoblade Chronicles X Gameplay With Details (Siliconera)
• [1:33] That might not have been Link in the Wii U Zelda trailer, producer teases (VentureBeat)
• [1:34] ‘That was Link’ in Zelda Wii U trailer and rumours it was a girl ‘kind of grew’ – Aonuma (MMGN)
• [1:39] Eiji Aonuma Addresses Hyrule Warriors’ Place In The Zelda Timeline (GameInformer.com)
• [1:44] Bayonetta 2 boasts “Tag Climax” an online co-op mode (Nintendo Insider)
• [1:45] E3 2014: Devil’s Third is a Wii U Exclusive (IGN)
• [1:51 – 2:0] Wii U Games from Shigeru Miyamoto (Nintendo.com E3 Site)
• [1:52] We Played Shigeru Miyamoto’s New Star Fox Game (Kotaku)

Games

• [0:05] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site)
• [0:28] Amiibo Figurines (Nintendo.com E3 Mini-Site)
• [0:36] Yoshi’s Woolly World (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [0:42] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [0:49] Mario vs. Donkey Kong Wii U (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [0:55] Mario Party 10 (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [1:01] Kirby and the Rainbow Curse (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [1:08] Mario Maker (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [1:14] Splatoon (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [1:23] Xenoblade Chronicles X (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [1:30] The Legend of Zelda for Wii U (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [1:38] Hyrule Warriors (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [1:41] Bayonetta 2 / Bayonetta 1 (Nintendo.com E3 Game Pages)
• [1:45] Devil’s Third (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [1:52] Star Fox Wii U (IGN Game Page)
• [1:59] Project Giant Robot (IGN Game Page)
• [2:03] Project Guard (IGN Game Page)