Episode 194: Nintendo Indirect

Get ready for an episode fit for a Nintendo Direct. From new details on Yoshi’s Crafted World and Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn to surprise announcements from Capcom and Game Freak, we bring together a scattershot of news that you would think would be part of a Nintendo Direct yet somehow wasn’t. We examine why that might be, plus highlight 3DS games that deserve a second lease on life, discuss the future of Nintendo Switch Online’s subscription game library, share impressions of Horizon Chase Turbo, and revisit the mashed-up puzzles of Puyo Puyo Tetris.

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

• [0:04] ‘Yoshi’s Crafted World’ for Switch is coming out on March 29th (Engadget)
• [0:11] Yoshi’s Crafted World getting physical release with download code in Japan (GoNintendo)
• [0:19] Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn Details Ravel Abilities, Devilish Mode, And Amiibo Functions (Siliconera)
• [0:28] Classic Mario, Zelda and Star Fox games for Nintendo 3DS to join Nintendo Selects lineup (Nintendo.com)
• [0:35] Furukuwa: 3DS Won’t Be Discontinued As It Can Co-Exist With Switch (NintendoSoup)
• [0:53] Nintendo Switch Online’s Next Free NES Games Available Now (GameSpot)
• [1:01] Rumour: Dataminer Uncovers SNES Games For Nintendo Switch Online Service (Nintendo Life)
• [1:09] Game Freak’s Giga Wrecker is coming to consoles in 2019 (Polygon)
• [1:13] Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is coming to Nintendo Switch this April (GamesRadar+)
• [1:18] Fishing Star: World Tour releasing in English on January 31st (Perfectly Nintendo)
• [1:24] Nvidia Uses Deep Learning To Improve Twilight Princess Graphics On Nvidia Shield (NintendoSoup)
• [1:27] Switch sales performance now higher than Wii in Japan (Nintendo Enthusiast)
• [1:28] UK Charts: New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe takes No.1 in quiet week (GamesIndustry.biz)

Games

• [0:04] Yoshi’s Crafted World (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [0:19] Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [0:31] Super Mario Maker (Official Site)
• [0:37] Rhythm Heaven Megamix (Official Site)
• [0:42] BOXBOY! (Official Site)
• [0:46] Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure (IGN Game Page)
• [0:49] Street Fighter IV 3D Edition (Official Site)
• [1:09] Giga Wrecker Alt (Official Site)
• [1:13] Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (Official Site)
• [1:18] Fishing Star: World Tour (Official Site)
• [1:30] Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes (Official Site)
• [1:36] Puyo Puyo Tetris (Official Site)
• [1:42] Horizon Chase Turbo (Official Site)