Episode 160: Remember Me?

Samus is back, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, she brought along a few friends: one’s a plumber, one throws light spears, and one is, um. a collection of party games. Specifically, we’re talking about Metroid: Samus Returns, Super Mario Run’s big 3.0 update, and Switch indies Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition and Use Your Words – all four of which we share impressions of in this very show. We also dive into the Switch’s runaway success and how it got this far, from learning from the Wii’s mistakes to what the future holds for the system. Plus, we shine a lot on a few Switch games worth watching in the months to come and tell tales of our harrowing SNES Classic launch day experience.

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

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News

• [0:02] Switch physical US software sales tracking ahead of Nintendo platforms since ’95 (GamesIndustry.biz)
• [0:05] The hidden ‘Golf’ game on Nintendo Switch may be a tribute to Iwata (Mashable)
• [0:15] Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is Switch’s best-selling non-Nintendo game (Eurogamer.net)
• [0:23] Nintendo Lifted to Outperform by Credit Suisse (Barron’s)
• [0:24] ‘Doom on Switch’ Runs at 30FPS, Multiplayer Download is 9 GB (Glixel)
• [0:27] FIFA 18 On Switch Lacks Online Multiplayer With Friends (Dot Esports)
• [0:33] Nintendo Switch Owners Really, Really Care About The Game Icons (Kotaku)
• [0:38] GTA 5 on Nintendo Switch Reveaked? Source who predicted LA Noire makes shock announcement (Express.co.uk)
• [0:42] Square Enix is trying to get full-fat Final Fantasy 15 on Nintendo Switch (Eurogamer.net)
• [0:50] Spelunker Party coming west for Switch and PC on October 19 (Gematsu)
• [0:53] Mantis Burn Racing Will Be Drifting Onto Nintendo Switch Soon (Nintendo Life)
• [1:00] Tak Fujii is back with Gal Metal, a drumming game for Nintendo Switch (Destructoid)
• [1;03] Nexon And Other Korean Developers Are Looking Into Supporting Nintendo Switch (NintendoSoup)
• [!:13] Unity issues are delaying the releases of Yooka-Laylee and Battle Chasers on Switch (VideoGamer.com)
• [1:15] Retailers promise more SNES Classic stock through holiday season, but don’t know when (Polygon)
• [1:26] Forever 21 Launches Exclusive Super Nintendo Capsule (Highsnobiety)
• [1:28] New Super Mario Run update to add Daisy, new mode and world (Polygon)
• [1:59] Rumor: Lichtspeer devs say Nintendo is working on an achievement system for Switch (GoNintendo)

Games

• [0:24] DOOM (Official Site)
• [0:27] FIFA 18 (Official Site)
• [0:50] Spelunker Party! (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [0:53] Mantis Burn Racing (Official Site)
• [1:00] Gal Metal (GameSpot Game Page)
• [1:13] Yooka-Laylee (Official Site)
• [1:28] Super Mario Run (Official Site)
• [1:41] Metroid: Samus Returns (Official Site)
• [1:51] Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition (Official Site)
• [2:01] Use Your Words (Official Site)