Episode 76: Comic-Con Conquered
Long days, little sleep, pop culture overload, and yes, lots of video games. San Diego Comic-Con is an event like no other and we were back at Comic-Con 2014 to take it all in. This episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast is dedicated to our hands-on impressions of the biggest games Nintendo brought to the show: Super Smash Bros. for both Wii U and 3DS, Hyrule Warriors, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Yoshi’s Woolly World, and both versions of Sonic Boom. We also share our thoughts on the event as a whole, as well as go beyond the walls of the San Diego Convention Center to bring you the latest news, including fresh Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire details, our take on Nintendo’s unexpected all-digital Club Nintendo rewards, and an analysis of June’s sales numbers.
Our Comic-Con coverage isn’t all talk, either. We’re also hosting a Comic-Con exclusive Super Smash Bros. shirt giveaway! The shirt (pictured below) not only features the Smash Bros. insignia on the front and the game’s logo on the back, but is also branded with a “Comic-Con Exclusive” emblem on its sleeve. To enter, simply leave a comment below telling us which upcoming Wii U or 3DS game you’re most excited about. We’ll announce the randomly-chosen winner in our next episode, so make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss it.
As always, you can learn more about all of the games and news discussed in this episode via the links below. Each link lists a timestamp as well, allowing you to easily locate the segments that most interest you. You can also check out photos from our trip to Comic-Con in our gallery, Extra: The Sights of Comic-Con 2014. Enjoy the episode!
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News
- [0:05] Jose’s Smash Bros. 3DS Tournament Matches: Free For All, Jose vs. Sheik #1, Jose vs. Sheik #2 (Nintendo’s YouTube Channel)
- [0:20] Super Smash Bros. Gets Three New Fighters (IGN)
- [0:31] Rayman Comes To Super Smash Bros. In Trophy Form (GameInformer.com)
- [0:36] Super Smash Bros. 3DS will feature a Tomodachi Life stage (Eurogamer)
- [0:38] Multi-Generational Paper Mario Stage Confirmed for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo Life)
- [0:54] Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time favorites join the Hyrule Warriors roster (Polygon)
- [1:06] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker may only cost $40 (Nintendo Everything)
- [1:24] SDCC 2014: NES Remix Pack Announced (IGN)
- [1:27] Skylanders Trap Team Dark Edition lets you play as the series’ biggest villain (Polygon)
- [1:34] Watch Pikachu Cosplay in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (SlashGear)
- [1:40] Trine Enchanted Edition hits PC, coming to PS4 and Wii U (CVG)
- [1:41] Fatal Frame: The Raven Haired Shrine Maiden revealed for Wii U (Gematsu)
- [1:44] This year’s Club Nintendo elite rewards are all downloadable games (Joystiq)
- [1:50] June 2014 NPD: PS4 still outsells Xbox One despite Microsoft’s price cut (VentureBeat)
- [1:57] Report: Wii U purchasing intent surges by 50% following E3 (GamesIndustry.biz)
Games
- [0:03] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site)
- [0:44] Amiibo Figurines (Official Site)
- [0:46] Hyrule Warriors (Official Site)
- [1:01] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo.com Game Page)
- [1:07] Yoshi’s Woolly World (Nintendo.com Game Page)
- [1:13] Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric & Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal (Official Site)
- [1:24] NES Remix Pack (IGN Game Page)
- [1:27] Skylanders Trap Team (Official Site)
- [1:34] Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Official Site)
- [1:40] Trine: Enhanced Edition (Frozenbyte.com Game Page)
- [1:41] Fatal Frame: The Raven Haired Shrine Maiden (Giant Bomb Game Page)
Official Contest Rules: All registrants must be a resident of the United States of America and age 13 or older. The contest begins on July 30, 2014 at 12:00 AM PDT and ends on August 8, 2014 at 11:59 PM PDT. Visitors may only enter the contest once by leaving a comment below. Any additional entries that a given visitor makes will be disqualified. One (1) commenter will be chosen at random and receive the following prize: one (1) special edition Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS shirt given away by Nintendo at San Diego Comic-Con (size: Large). Random Nintendo staff members may not participate in this contest. Random Nintendo reserves the right to disqualify any entry for any reason. The winners will be chosen at random on August 9, 2014, announced in Episode 77 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email.
From The Archives
Episode 187: Life Of The Party
Ness’ Down B heals him! PSI Magnet!
Thats right!! Can’t believe I forgot about good ol Ness and Lucas. Then again I rarely play as them or against them lol Thanks!
Yeah me too. Also that’s my entry >.> Smash is my answer.
Good work guys! So excited for wiiu smash!
Hey guys. Good work on the podcast this week. I’m most excited for Smash Bros on Wii U this coming Holiday, but I am also pretty excited for Fantasy Life even though few gaming sites and podcasts really talk about the game. Hopefully I can win the t-shirt! Cheers!
-Cole
email address: coleberg2@hotmail.com
Thanks for the cast as always, so appreciated. I am most anticipating Captain Toad’s. Yes, seriously. Playing Super Mario 3D World I absolutely enjoyed the toad mini-game and wanted more. I think the reason I am is because when I played I thought this is great and could be its own thing. It was not a surprise in a way, because I had the thought, but then it was when it was announced at E3. I did not see it coming.
I’m most excited for Smash, but there’s plenty of other games coming up that I’m looking forward to as well.
It’s gotta be Bayonetta 2 for WiiU, that game is going to be amazing. Thanks for the giveaway, that shirt is awesome!
Super Smash Bros for Wii U!
excited for Smash
I bought a Wii U just to play Mario Kart & Smash Bros. Now that I have MK8 I have to say Smash Bros. Is the only game I’m looking forward to also thanks for the chance to win a little piece of Comic-Con
There are too many games to just choose one so many great selections and games coming out. Would love that shirt, been dieing to go to comic con one day and just to have a shirt from it would be amazing!
This awesome… I wan’t that shirt! hehe <
I really want to see Super Smash Bros for the Wii… I saw so many videos about what they implemented in the game and it makes me want to play it even more.
I am most excited about the new Smash Bros. game. I’ve played every one in the series.
Mainly excited for Smash because all the other games that I wanted to come out came out already and I can actually play it on my 3DS. There’s that new Harvest Moon game coming out for 3DS too though.
Definitely the most excited to play Smash Bros. on the Wii U.
Excited for the wii u version! Luigi’s my main character.
Smash!! ^^
Definitely Smash for 3ds
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the only game releasing this fall that matters!
Smash For 3DS!!! I never thought we would be able to play smash on the go.
I’m gonna lose this contest but… Smash Bros is basically heaven.
Thanks for entering our giveaway, everyone! The winner will be announced in Episode 77, which hits tomorrow.