Episode 73: A Smashing E3 2014

E3 2014 was a smashing success. Literally. In our second episode dedicated to all things E3, we go hands-on with Super Smash Bros. on both Wii U and 3DS to bring you in-depth impressions of Smash Run, the fighting mechanics, and more. We then turn our attention to the biggest news from the show floor. You’ve already heard our thoughts on the Wii U’s lineup and Nintendo’s Digital Event in Episode 72, so in this episode, we focus on the 3DS lineup, including the likes of surprise strategy game Codename: S.T.E.A.M. and anticipated remakes Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. As if that wasn’t enough, we then share our thoughts on fresh Star Fox for Wii U details, discuss Nintendo’s unusual stance on live game streaming, and round up major third-party and indie game news – all before concluding with an assessment of Nintendo’s E3 performance as a whole. It adds up to a huge episode you don’t want to miss!

In fact, you shouldn’t miss any of our E3 2014 coverage. Whether you’d like to hear our full analysis of the Wii U’s E3 presence in Episode 72, go Inside the Smash Bros. Invitational, or revisit the pre-show hype of our E3 2014 Photo Safari, we’ve got you covered. And this is just the start of a summer jam-packed with great Nintendo content. Make sure to stay in the loop on what’s to come by following us on Twitter @RandomNintendo and subscribing to the podcast on iTunes.

As for this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, you can learn more about any of the news or games discussed via the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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News

• [0:01] Super Smash Bros. Smash Fest @ Best Buy (Official BestBuy.com Page)
• [0:27 – 1:01] Nintendo @ E3 2014 – Official Site
• [0:28] E3 2014: Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., A Brand New IP, Unveiled for 3DS (Nintendo Life)
• [0:40] Fossil Fighters: Frontier Announced (Nintendo World Report)
• [0:44] Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire launch date announced, Legendary details revealed (GoNintendo)
• [0:57] An In-Depth Demonstration Of Fantasy Life (Siliconera)
• [0:59] Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is finally getting a Western release (Destructoid)
• [1:01] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy coming to 3DS eShop in winter (CVG)
• [1:10] New Star Fox Game Will Support Co-Op. You Pilot. I Shoot. (Kotaku)
• [1:16] Nintendo Is Planning A Future For Both 2D And 3D Metroid (Kotaku)
• [1:24] Nintendo: Wii U won’t get Twitch gameplay streaming because it’s not fun to watch (Polygon)
• [1:33] Ubisoft is sitting on finished Wii U games waiting for larger install base (Polygon)
• [1:39] E3 Reaction: Sonic Boom Aims to Make the Blue Hedgehog Huge Again (ComingSoon.net)
• [1:46] Capcom Virtual Console update: GBA titles, Breath of Fire and more (Capcom-Unity.com)
• [1:52] Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley Announced (IGN)
• [1:55] Shantae And The Pirate’s Curse Is Also Coming to Wii U (Nintendo Life)
• [1:59] SteamWorld Dig to pan for gold on Wii U (Joystiq)
• [2:03] Gunman Clive 2 Announced for 3DS eShop (Nintendojo)

Games

• [0:01] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site)
• [0:28] Codename: S.T.E.A.M. (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [0:40] Fossil Fighters Frontier (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [0:44] Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Official Site)
• [0:55] Fantasy Life (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [0:59] Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [1:01] Ace Attorney Trilogy (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [1:10] Star Fox Wii U (IGN Game Page)
• [1:21] Splatoon (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)
• [1:39] Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric / Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal (Official Site)
• [1:52] Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley (IGN Game Page)
• [1:55] Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse (WayForward.com Game Page)
• [1:59] SteamWorld Dig (Official Site)
• [2:03] Gunman Clive 2 (Nintendo.com E3 Game Page)