Episode 193: New Year, New Mii

Happy New Year! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we embrace 2019 with our gaming resolutions and predictions of what’s to come for Switch, from Nintendo’s own plans to first signs of a new wave of third-party support. We also discuss the end of video game secrets in the Internet era, revisit the Spirits of Smash Bros. Ultimate, and share impressions of Jackbox Party Pack 5. Plus, we announce the winner of our $20 eShop giveaway.

What are your prediction for Nintendo in 2019? Tell us in the comments below! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcasting app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

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 help find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

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News

• [0:02 – 1:05] Discussion: Our 2019 Predictions
• [0:14] UK video games market is now 80% digital (GamesIndustry.biz)
• [0:20] New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe – Japanese commercial (GoNintendo)
• [0:30] Walmart.com’s Most Purchased Item In California During 2018 Was The Nintendo Switch (My Nintendo News)
• [0:32] Rumor: German retailer listing Assassin’s Creed Compilation for Switch (Nintendo Wire)
• [0:37] Rumour: EA Working On Frostbite Engine Support For Nintendo Switch (Nintendo Life)
• [0:38] Nintendo Switch FIFA 19 Ultimate Team players shafted once again (Eurogamer.net)
• [0:52] Nintendo Labo Is One of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2018 (Time.com)
• [0:56] Jump start your New Year’s fitness goals with Fitness Boxing for Nintendo Switch (Nintendo.com)
• [1:02] Did Nintendo Patent An Improvement To A Passive Walking Apparatus? (Siliconera)
• [1:06] Discussion: Our 2019 Gaming Resolutions
• [1:18] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Roster Reportedly Leaked (IGN)
• [1:20] Discussion: Gaming Secrets in the Age of the Internet
• [1:31] Sonic Adventure director eyes remake of Dreamcast classic (VideoGamer.com)
• [1:39] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC to include Mii Fighter costumes (Polygon)

Games

• [0:20] New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Official Site)
• [0:38] FIFA 19 (Official Site)
• [0:52] Nintendo Labo (Official Site)
• [0:56] Fitness Boxing (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [1:32] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site)
• [1:51] Jackbox Party Pack 5 (Official Site)