Episode 81: Fighting The Hylian Fight

We hacked, we slashed, and now we’re bringing you our full impressions of Hyrule Warriors. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we dive deep into the Zelda/Dynasty Warriors mashup to see if the game is as good as the sum of its parts. We also discuss a variety of news, including Nintendo’s emphasis on New 3DS customization, the next wave of major DLC releases, and the many marketing campaigns Nintendo is running for Smash Bros. Plus, we have an in-depth discussion about the current state of the eShop and whether the new ‘race to the bottom’ mentality among some developers may hurt more than help.

We want to hear what you think, too! Whether it’s Hyrule Warriors or any of the news in this episode, leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss any future site updates, including full Super Smash Bros. for 3DS impressions in our next episode.

As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the games and news discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a timestamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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News

• [0:02] New Nintendo 3DS to Launch in Australia and NZ in November (IGN)
• [0:06] Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse Will Be Updated To Support New Nintendo 3DS (Siliconera)
• [0:07] Nintendo Reveals New Transparent 2DS Models (GameSpot)
• [0:14] New 3DS menu themes revealed (CVG)
• [0:16] Wii U now has folders to organize your massive game collection (Engadget)
• [0:22] Meme Run is Coming to Troll Your Wii U Very Soon (Nintendo Life)
• [0:37] Nexis Games is Developing U Craft, a Minecraft Clone, for the eShop (Nintendo Life)
• [0:39] Learn about the 3DS’ new open-world block game Battleminer with these screenshots and details (Nintendo Everything)
• [0:41] No ‘Bad Blood’ DLC for Watch Dogs on Wii U (Joystiq)
• [0:43] Mario Kart 8 to receive the iconic B Dasher in DLC (Eurogamer)
• [0:45] Epona is the weaponized horse you always wanted in Hyrule Warriors (Joystiq)
• [0:46] Smash Bros. 3DS Rom Dump Contains Evidence of DLC Plans (NeoGAF)
• [0:48] New Nintendo 3DS commercial (featuring Kyary Pamyu Pamyu) (GoNintendo)
• [0:55] Why Zelda and Sheik Are Different Characters In Super Smash Bros. For 3DS (Siliconera)
• [1:03] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS – North American commercials (GoNintendo)
• [1:05] Nintendo to Take Super Smash Bros. on ‘Tailgate Tour’ to College Campuses (IGN)
• [1:08] National Tournament Series Celebrating the Launch of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Kicks Off on Oct. 4 (Nintendo.com)
• [1:11] Don’t Let Mom Catch You On This Super Smash Bros. Stage (Siliconera)
• [1:14] Nintendo fans rage, profiteers rejoice over ultra-limited Hyrule Warriors edition (Arstechnica)

Games

• [1:22] Hyrule Warriors (Official Site)
• [0:12] Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Official Site)
• [0:22] Meme Run (Developer’s Website)
• [0:37] U Craft (Developer’s Website)
• [0:39] Battleminer (Developer’s Website)
• [0:43] Mario Kart 8 (Official Site)
• [0:46] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (Official Site)