Episode 219: 2020 Visions

Happy New Year! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re taking a look at the year ahead. From Super Nintendo World to rumors of a Switch Pro to dream sequels, we cast our predictions of where 2020 is going for Nintendo and gaming as a whole. And along the way, we cover everything from The Witcher’s breakout success on Netflix to Baby Sonic. Plus, it wouldn’t be a new year without a party, so we share our impressions of The Jackbox Party Pack 6 for Switch.

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As always, you can learn more about the news and games discussed in this episode via the links below. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy, and here’s to a great 2020!

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News

• [0:04] Mario Kart Ride Details for Super Nintendo World – Track Layout & Scene Descriptions (Orlando ParkStop)
• [0:17] Nintendo’s Tokyo store isn’t large enough for its fan base (The Japan Times)
• [0:23] Netflix’s The Witcher has made The Witcher 3 way more popular (The Verge)
• [0:27] Ubisoft and Lionsgate To Develop Rabbids Film (Ubisoft.com)
• [0:30] New Sonic movie trailer reveals Baby Sonic design (Polygon)
• [0:32] Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter Posts Thank-You Video With Hidden Message (Siliconera)
• [0:37] Analysts Agree That Switch Will Be King In 2020, Less Sure About The Switch Pro (Nintendo Life)
• [0:45] Switch 64 GB game cards look set for 2020 release (GoNintendo)
• [0:53] Reflecting on Leadership, Pizza, Video Games, and “My Body is Ready” | Reggie Fils-Aime (Present Value Podcast)
• [0:55] Designated assistance: There’s a rumor Metroid Prime 4’s environment work may have been outsourced (Nintendo Enthusiast)
• [1:06] Kirby’s song will get your new year off to an inspiring start (Destructoid)
• [1:08] Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze lead returns to Retro (VGC)
• [1:13] Challenge your body and mind with Switch this year (GoNintendo)
• [1:14] GRID Autosport Switch update adds local multiplayer, Labo support coming 2020 (Shacknews)

Games

• [0:23] The Witcher 3 (Official Site)
• [0:49] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 (IGN Game Page)
• [0:55] Metroid Prime 4 (IGN Game Page)
• [1:06] Super Kirby Clash (Official Site)
• [1:12] Brain Age for Nintendo Switch (Nintendo UK Game Page)
• [1:14] Grid Autosport (Official Site)
• [1:26] The Jackbox Party Pack 6 (Offical Site) 

Correction: In this episode, we identify the publisher of Grid Autosport as Bandai Namco. It is Codemasters. Our apologies for the error.