Episode 168: Thinking Outside The Box

Cardboard. It’s one topic we never thought we’d discuss on the Random Nintendo Podcast, yet here we are in Episode 168 doing exactly that with coverage of all things Nintendo Labo. From what you can expect on day one to how Nintendo’s history got us here, we dive deep into Switch’s surprising new DIY experience. If traditional games are more your thing, we’ve also got you covered with a full breakdown of the latest Nintendo Direct Mini and a look at what’s next for 3DS with Detective Pikachu. Plus, we examine Nintendo’s December sales performance.

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

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News

• [0:01 – 0:42] Nintendo Labo combines the magic of Nintendo Switch with the fun of DIY creations (Nintendo.com)
• [0:10] Nintendo Labo Impressions from The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Verge
• [0:20] Labo’s Cardboard Revolution Adds Almost $1.4 billion To Nintendo’s Value (Nintendo Life)
• [0:22] Nintendo Paper Model series – Introduction (beforemario.com)
• [0:27] Throwback: Updated Nintendo Patent For Modular, Customisable Control Options Gives Another Spin on NX Reports (Nintendo Life)
• [0:36] Reggie leaves the door open to more gameplay possibilities and third-party support with Nintendo Labo (Nintendo Everything)
• [0:43 – 1:55] Nintendo Direct Mini 1.11.2018 (Nintendo.com)
• [0:44] Game Companies Respond To Nintendo Of America’s “Troll” Tweet, And They’re Awesome (ComicBook.com)
• [0:47] Dark Souls is coming to Nintendo Switch (Polygon)
• [0:51] The World Ends With You Is Getting A Nintendo Switch Release (GameSpot)
• [0:56] The Women Of SNK Get Their Own Fighting Game (Kotaku)
• [1:03] ‘Scribblenauts’ returns with a party game for consoles (Engadget)
• [1:09] Mario Tennis Aces Announced for Nintendo Switch (IGN)
• [1:17] Kirby Star Allies Coming To Switch In March (GameInformer.com)
• [1:31] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Hyrule Warriors Coming to Nintendo Switch (IGN)
• [1:38] Two waves of Pokken Tournament DX DLC hitting real soon (Destructoid)
• [1:47] Super Mario Odyssey gets free Balloon World mode, new outfits in Feb update (VG247)
• [1:56] Crack the Case with Detective Pikachu! (Pokemon.com)
• [2:01] Three Classic Nintendo 3DS Games are Now Only $19.99 Each (GoNintendo)
• [2:05] Nintendo hardware sold a combined 2.6M units in December alone (Gamasutra)
• [2:07] December NPD 2017: Nintendo Switch leads a $3.29 billion month (VentureBeat)

Games

• [0:01] Nintendo Labo (Official Site) 
• [0:43] Dark Souls: Remastered (IGN Game Page)
• [0:47] The World Ends With You: Final Remix (IGN Game Page)
• [0:56] SNK Heroines ~ Tag Team Frenzy ~ (Official Site)
• [1:03] Scribblenauts Showdown (Official Site)
• [1:09] Mario Tennis Aces (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [1:17] Kirby Star Allies (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [1:22] Yoshi for Nintendo Switch (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [1:27] Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [1:31] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [1:38] Pokken Tournament DX (Official Site)
• [1:47] Super Mario Odyssey (Official Site)
• [1:56] Detective Pikachu (Pokemon.com Game Page)