Episode 191: The Ultimate Episode

Finally, at last, everyone is here! Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is upon us, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we dive into the game’s many modes, characters, and offerings to bring you our in-depth impressions. The Smash frenzy also spills into our coverage of the 2018 Game Awards as we give our takes on the show and its big reveals, including none other than Persona 5’s Joker joining the Smash roster. Plus, we highlight key Nindies from the Kinda Funny Games Showcase, look at some of the weirder games that are Switch bound, and pick the winner of our $50 eShop gift card giveaway.

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As always, we’ve included links below with more on the news and games discussed in this episode. Enjoy and Happy Smashing!

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News

• [0:41] The Game Awards 2018 – Official Stream (YouTube)
• [0:55] Epic’s PC game store is live now (The Verge)
• [0:59] Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is a Switch exclusive coming 2019 (Polygon)
• [1:06] Nintendo: Persona 5’s Joker Is ‘Emblematic’ of Smash Bros. Ultimate’s DLC Approach (IGN)
• [1:09] RUMOR – Persona 5 coming to Switch (GoNintendo)
• [1:14] Mortal Kombat 11 Announced: Trailer, Release Date, And Screenshots (GameSpot)
• [1:18] Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled HD remaster is out next year (Polygon)
• [1:22] ‘Fortnite’ is getting a big new Creative mode (Engadget)
• [1:28] Sayonara Wild Hearts is the next game from cult mobile studio Simogo (The Verge)
• [1:32] Turbolance on the way to Switch (Nintendo Everything)
• [1:34] Attack From The Shadows In At Sundown On Nintendo Switch Next Month (Nintendo Insider)
• [1:35] Moving Out tackles the dangerous world of furniture movement (Shacknews)
• [1:37] Nintendo Switch dominated Black Friday with record-breaking sales (BGR)
• [1:42] Pizza place delivery offer includes one large pizza, two soft drinks, and a copy of Smash Bros. Ultimate for $100 (GoNintendo)
• [1:43] Zany Sports Title Nippon Marathon Sprints Onto Switch This Autumn (Nintendo Life)
• [1:46] Youtubers Life: OMG Edition Is A Thing And It’s Headed To Switch Next Month (Nintendo Life)
• [1:47] Nintendo scraps controversial Creators Program, making life easier for YouTubers (Eurogamer.net)
• [1:49] The Switch Is Getting Its Very Own Santa Tracker For Christmas (Nintendo Life)
• [1:53] Nintendo shuts down Zelda: Skyward Sword Switch port reports (Eurogamer.net)
• [1:59] Where was Metroid Prime 4 at The Game Awards 2018? (Shacknews)

Games

• [0:02] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site)
• [0:59] Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [1:14] Mortal Kombat 11 (Official Site)
• [1:18] Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (Official Site)
• [1:22] Fortnite (Official Site)
• [1:28] Sayonara Wild Hearts (Official Site)
• [1:32] Turbolance (Official Site)
• [1:34] At Sundown (Official Site)
• [1:35] Moving Out (Official Site)
• [1:43] Nippon Marathon (Official Site)
• [1:47] YouTubers Life OMG (Official Site)
• [1:49] Santa Tracker (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [1:53] The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Nintendo.com Game Page)