Episode 186: Breaking The Internet

Hitch a ride on the Information Superhighway. In this episode of the Random Nintendo, we discuss two core components of the internet, memes and services, with our takes on the silliness of the recent Toad and Bowsette memes, and the seriousness of Switch Online – the pros, the cons, and everything in between. We also discuss the surprise closure of Telltale Games, the news (or lack there of) from the Tokyo Game Show, and August’s sales charts, before concluding with impressions of two Switch Nindies, The Gardens Between and A Case of Distrust.

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As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games 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

• [0:01] Why Toad “from Mario Kart” is in the news (Vox)
• [0:05] Nintendo reveals it invented “Bowsette” before the Internet did (Ars Technica)
• [0:13] Nintendo Switch Online connects console owners (Nintendo.com)
• [0:21] How to grab Japanese versions of the Nintendo Switch Online NES games (Polygon)
• [0:33] 25% of Nintendo Switch owners have downloaded the Online app (GamesIndustry.biz)
• [0:35] You can now play digital Nintendo Switch games across multiple consoles (The Verge)
• [0:48] What Happened With Telltale Games? Here’s A Timeline Of Important Events (GameSpot)
• [1:12] Dragon Quest XI for Switch titled Dragon Quest XI S (Gematsu)
• [1:14] Capcom is bringing the Ace Attorney: Phoenix Wright Trilogy to Switch (Eurogamer.net)
• [1:19] Classic Sega Genesis games headed to Nintendo Switch in a massive bundle (Polygon)
• [1:28] R-Type Dimensions coming to Switch, PC this winter (Gematsu)
• [1:30] August 2018 NPD: Madden NFL has its best kickoff since 2013 (VentureBeat)
• [1:37] Nintendo Switch is getting a Fortnite bundle with exclusive items (The Verge)
• [1:42]Meltan, the Hex Nut Pokemon, officially revealed in Pokemon Go (GoNintendo)
• [1:45] Pokemon Let’s Go Works Without Motion Controls, But There’s a Catch (IGN)

Games

• [0:13] Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online (Official Site)
• [0:53] Batman: The Telltale Series (Official Site)
• [1:!2] Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age S (IGN Game Page)
• [1:14] Ace Attorney: Phoenix Wright Trilogy (IGN Game Page)
• [1:19] Sega Genesis Classics (Official Site)
• [1:28] R-Type Dimensions (Official Site)
• [1:37] Fortnite (Official Site)
• [1:39] Pokemon Go (Official Site)
• [1:42] Pokemon Let’s Go (Official Site)
• [1:47] Super Mario Party (Official Site)
• [1:53] The Gardens Between (Official Site)
• [2:01] Ben Wander Presents A Case of Distrust (Official Site)