Episode 91: Days of Future Past
What’s old is new again. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we revisit the time traveling adventures of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask and experience 3D as it was meant to be with the New Nintendo 3DS XL. The show first kicks off with the an in-depth discussion of Amiibo and Nintendo’s recent investor meeting, including a look at what’s next for the figurines and Nintendo’s plans for maintaining the Wii U and 3DS’s momentum. After a brief detour into the ‘what ifs’ of Nintendo making Harry Potter games, we then turn our attention to full impressions of the aforementioned New 3DS XL and Majora’s Mask 3D, as well as the Club Nintendo exclusive Flipnote Studio 3D.
Have you picked up the New 3DS XL or Majora’s Mask 3D? Leave a comment below and tell us what you think about them, any of the news discussed, or even just the show itself. If you liked what you heard, consider leaving us a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.
As always, you can learn more about any of the topics covered in this episode via the links below. Each link also lists a corresponding time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!
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News
- [0:02 – 1:09] Third Quarter Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ending March 2015 (Nintendo Investor Site)
- [0:04] Nintendo President: Port Strikes Have Caused Amiibo and New 3DS XL Shortages (IGN)
- [0:07] Limited Quantities of amiibo to be Restocked in Australia and New Zealand (Nintendo.com.au)
- [0:15] Amiibos Will Unlock NES and Super NES Games (Kotaku)
- [0:28] Three New Mario Party 10 Amiibo Leaked (Nintendo World Report)
- [0:29] Gold Mario Amiibo May Be A Walmart Exclusive (IGN)
- [0:44, 0:55] January 2015 NPD: PlayStation 4 outsells Xbox One as Dying Light tops software chart (VentureBeat)
- [0:59] Star Fox Wii U lets you play with traditional or motion controls (GoNintendo)
- [1:01] Nintendo earnings: Revised profit target within reach, says president (Nikkei Asian Review)
- [1:04] Extra: Nintendo’s Mobile Calling
- [1:10] Nintendo’s Harry Potter [Pitch / Cancelled] (Unseen64)
- [1:16] New Nintendo 3DS XL Discussion
Games
- [1:42] The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D (Official Site)
- [1:55] Flipnote Studio 3D (Official Site)
- [0:04] Amiibo (Official Site)
- [0:28] Mario Party 10 (Official Site)
- [0:59] Star Fox Wii U (IGN Game Page)
Hi Jason and Jose.
Thank you so much for another great episode. I really love listening to your opinions and take on the world of Nintendo. Both good and bad. Jason your impressions on the new 3DS XL has at least help relieve some of my problems/reservations with it. (I did really want the standard sized unit though.)
Oh and great episode title too, I love the Days of Future Past comic. On that note, Bryan Singer directed X1 and X2 and Brett Ratner directed X3, that’s why Singer had Days of Future Past rewrite the ending of X3. Definitely a good thing. (Sorry, not trying to be critical, really I’m not. Please don’t take it that way.)
Anyways, fantastic show as always! And definitely look forward to Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, I’ve no doubt you’ll love it.
Oh did you ever find the missing 3DS screw?
P.S. – I like the frog because he says ribbit. 😉
Oh, that’s right. I forgot Ratner came in and messed everything up with X3. Thanks for the correction. Still searching for that 3DS screw… I think it may be a lost cause at this point, but I’m not giving up yet.
Appreciate the kind words as always!
Hey Jason.
Thank you so much for understanding. I really wasn’t trying to be critical, really I wasn’t. I just really hated X3. Anyways, I do love the episode title. The podcast was great as always. Thanks so much for the time you and Jose put into it. I hope you find the missing screw too!
Oh and I see your profile pic is your Mii, you and Jose could design Nintendo’s smart-phone app.
Thanks again for listening lol
Man Jason, I thought you were on top of those types of factoids :/
Yes, I still stand by that statement. Also forgot to mention the frogs biggest appeal, and that is that it’s orange!
Hey Jose.
Thanks for understanding. I love the show and appreciate everything you both do for it. Your Monster Hunter opinions are actually making me consider picking it up. Please do continue giving your reviews and opinions on games, their great!