Episode 190: Kanto Stop, Won’t Stop
You’ll definitely want to catch this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. Because Pokemon. No, but seriously, there’s a lot to say about Pokemon as we share impressions of Pokemon Let’s Go and give our takes on the first trailer for the Detective Pikachu movie. Plus, we move beyond just pocket monsters to discuss the fate of the long-rumored N64 Classic Edition, our dream Super Mario Party DLC, October sales numbers, and more.
This episode also marks our seventh anniversary and we’re celebrating with a giveaway! As our way of saying thanks, we’re giving one lucky listener a $50 eShop gift card. To enter, leave a comment below telling us who you’re excited to play as in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – that’s it! We’ll then choose one commenter at random and announce it in our next episode on December 9. To make sure you don’t miss it, be sure to follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify; Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your podcasting app of choice.
Whether you’ve been listening since day one or only recently started, thanks for tuning in to the Random Nintendo Podcast. For more information on the specific topics of this episode, check out the links below. We’ve also included timestamps to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!
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News
- [0:02] POKEMON Detective Pikachu – Official Trailer #1 (YouTube)
- [0:11] Legendary creates Detective Pikachu promo statues for the upcoming film (GoNintendo)
- [0:22] Create artwork for POKEMON Detective Pikachu (Talenthouse)
- [0:24] Feature: Inside The Twisted And Abusive Culture Of Yasha Haddaji’s Nintendo Russia (Nintendo Life)
- [0:28] Nintendo’s Reggie Fils-Aime On Hopes For An N64 Classic, Switch Online, And Sakurai’s Smash Roster Tweets (Kotaku)
- [0:40] Following PlayStation Pulling Out of E3 2019, Nintendo and Xbox Express Optimism for the Show (DualShockers)
- [0:46] October 2018 NPD: Call of Duty still outsells Red Dead Redemption II (VentureBeat)
- [0:57] Super Mario Odyssey adds 8-bit Mario and Santa Mario costumes (Destructoid)
- [1:01] Luma, Boom Boom, And Pauline Coming To Mario Tennis Aces (Game Informer)
- [1:10] Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee Break Switch Sales Record (IGN)
- [1:12] Pokemon Expands its Console Market by Engaging Mobile (NPD)
- [1:16] Pokemon: Let’s Go games are getting review-bombed on Metacritic (VG247)
- [1:33] Get a free starter pack of in-game items for Warframe’s Switch launch (Nintendo Everything)
- [1:40] Strategy guide maker Prima Games is shutting down (Polygon)
Games
- [0:47] Super Mario Party (Official Site)
- [0:57] Super Mario Odyssey (Official Site)
- [1:01] Mario Tennis Aces (Official Site)
- [1:20] Pokemon Let’s Go, Pikachu and Eevee (Official Site)
- [1:33] Warframe (Official Site)
Official Contest Rules: All registrants must be a resident of the United States of America and age 13 or older. The contest begins on November 25, 2018 at 12:00 AM PST and ends on December 7, 2018 at 11:59 PM PST. Visitors may only enter the contest once by leaving a comment below. Any additional entries that a given visitor makes will be disqualified. One (1) commenter will be chosen at random and receive one (1) digital code redeemable for $50 in credit on the US Nintendo eShop. Random Nintendo staff members may not participate in this contest. Random Nintendo reserves the right to disqualify any entry for any reason. The winner will be chosen at random on December 8, 2018 announced in Episode 190 of the Random Nintendo Podcast, and then notified via email.
I’m really excited to play as Ridley
As a Mario player, i just wanna see how Mario is in this game. He is and always will be my main
Amazing podcast! I wanna play wish Piranha Plant and Ice Climbers
I’ve already played the demo, but I’m still interested to have really get a fell for Pikachu and his or her’s new moves.
*feel
I’m super hyped for the Belmonts. I wonder how you’ll like them. Yeehaw.
I always wanted to play as someone from Castlevania, so Simon/Richter will be my main. I wished Alucard was playable too.
Thanks for the chance of winning! I like playing Kirby because he is cute ^_^
Your podcast is so good! And about Smash Bros, i’m excited to play as Piranha Plant
Duuude hope i win to play Smash and i’m excited to see how Mewtwo is in this game
randomnintendo thanks for the giveaway and as a long time fan of smash its amazing to see all newcomers and the old ones returning and i really wanna main Ridley
It’s me, Mario! I’m excited to play with the three Links, Simon, Pokemon Trainer and Snake!
HEY I REALLY LOVE YOUR WORK DUDES AND IN SMASH I WANT TO PLAY WITH PEACH
Petey Piranha lol
I’m actually interested in trying Piranha Plant, but Cloud is going to be cool too!
I’m excited to play Incineroar
Ridley. Also Dark Samus looks cool, but definitely Ridley.
I’m really curious to see how Pirahna Plant plays!! That’s going to be weird, but I’m excited!
Ike all the way!
I like to play Cloud as mostly !
Very interesting podcast. I didn’t know some of this news! Thanks for informing us!
Pirahna Plant!!
Without a Doubt, Simon Belmont! Hope to wash away that Castlevania Judgement aftertaste!
Never got around to buying any of the DLC for Smash on Wii U, so I’m looking forward to finally trying Cloud.
I am SO excited to get back on my grind as Pac-Man, I remember when he first got announced as a character for the series, I was pumped.
I want to play as Dark Samus because Metroid is one of my favorite game series of all time.
I was a big Castlevania fan growing up so I’m looking forward to try out Simon Belmont!
I’ll probably be rockin’ with Kirby!
Classic Mario for me.
Snake is my most anticipated and will be my first character to play as. Then i’ll probably find some character I don’t know or care about, that I will have the most fun using. (*cough, cough, Metaknight)
I’ve honestly never played a smash game so I’m excited to try all the characters out! My first goto will be toon link though:)
It’s all about the Isabelle!!! Cant wait to destroy people
Hard choice, but I’m leaning towards Link with Ryu as a close second.
I’m most excited to play as inkling or simon
Excited to play as Isabelle
I’m excited to play as Isabelle. You know she seems all sweet and unassuming. But then. KAPOW!
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im exicted that pikachu got buffed i have always mained him
I look forward to finally getting to play as King K. Rool and Ridley. It’s about time they made the Smash Bros roster.
I am just happy to get the chance to play Snake again. I used to wreck with him in Brawl and the idea that I can finally get back to my top tier supremacy is an attractive one. Wolf is another fighter I’m really excited to play again! I haven’t been this excited for a game launch in years.
I’m excited for the return of the Ice Climbers!!! And of course King K Rool 😀
I am extremely excited to pick Snake back up, by far my favorite from the Brawl days.
I’m excited to play as Isabelle and inkling
Toon Link, duh
I’m excited to play as Little Mac and Snake!
I love playing as Bowser as he’s one of my favorite characters of all time. Looking forward to the new changes they brought to him. As for new people incineroar is my main person I want to try. Always loved wrestlers and bonus points for it being one of my favorite pokemon.
Joker just announced. P5 for totally unexpected entrance.
Thanks for entering, everyone! The winner announcement is now live in Episode 191, which is also packed with all sorts of Smash Bros goodness. You can find it here: http://randomnintendo.com/2018/12/11/episode-191-the-ultimate-episode/