Episode 224: Back On Tour

We’re hitting the multiplayer roads of Mario Kart Tour and bringing the item box along with us. Just like its randomization, we’re shuffling a whole hodgepodge of topics in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. From our takes on LEGO Super Mario and Apple TV+’s video game inspired Mythic Quest to industry news like the cancellation of E3 2020 and Reggie joining GameStop, there’s a lot to cover. Plus, of course, impressions of Mario Kart Tour’s newest mode.

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As always, we’ve included links below for more 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

• [0:03] Former Nintendo boss Reggie Fils-Aimé joins GameStop’s board of directors (The Verge)
• [0:07] February 2020 NPD: Spending dips after another slow month (VentureBeat)
• [0:27] E3 2020 Cancelled (Kotaku)
• [0:34] E3 2020 Cancellation: Here’s How Nintendo Has Responded (GameSpot)
• [0:46] The NBA suspending its season is causing NBA 2K20 to crash (Destructoid)
• [1:00] You can now stream all 9 episodes of Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet on Apple TV+ (iMore)
• [1:18] Mario Kart Tour Multiplayer Modes Are Now Live (Nintendo Life)
• [1:21] Nintendo banning Dr. Mario World players who are modifying game data (GoNintendo)
• [1:32] Pokemon Go won’t make you leave the house due to coronavirus (Polygon)
• [1:34] Killer Queen Black sees permanent price drop to $10 (GoNintendo)
• [1:39] LEGO Super Mario will let you build and play real-world game levels (Input)
• [1:43] Rumor: LEGO Super Mario To Have 13 Sets, Prices Start At EUR3.99 (NintendoSoup)
• [1:47] Everything you want to know about LEGO Super Mario [Feature] (The Brothers Brick)
• [1:50] Mario Levis Fashion Line Will Launch in April 2020 (Siliconera)

Games

• [1:18] Mario Kart Tour (Official Site)
• [1:21] Dr. Mario World (Official Site)
• [1:32] Pokemon Go (Official Site)
• [1:34] Killer Queen Black (Official Site)
• [1:39] LEGO Super Mario (Official Site)