Episode 241: Major Mini

Sometimes big things come in small packages. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re covering two such examples: the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase and Nintendo’s newest financials. One brought the introduction of cloud-based Switch games, a Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity demo, and HAL Laboratory’s Part Time UFO – and we’ve got impressions of all of them. The other brought massive Switch sales numbers in a very concise report, which we also break down in full. Plus, we talk Star Wars Episode 1: Racer and the racing games of the 64-bit era.

What do you think of Switch’s cloud game embrace? Are you enjoying the Age of Calamity demo? Chime in with your thoughts on any of our topics. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo.

As always, we’ve included 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

• [0:48] Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase | October 2020 (Nintendo.com)
• [0:52] Control is coming to the Nintendo Switch today, but you can only stream it from the cloud (The Verge)
• [0:58] Interview: “There Would Be No Control On Switch Without The Cloud,” Says Remedy (Nintendo Life)
• [1:01] Resident Evil 3 Remake Could Be Coming to Switch as a Cloud Version (IGN)
• [1:16] Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town announced for Switch (Gematsu)
• [1:21] Nintendo Direct Mini: Part Time UFO Has Jumped From Mobile To Switch (Nintendojo)
• [1:32] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity gets Nintendo Switch demo (Polygon)
• [1:40] RUMOR: Nintendo looking into mini-LED screen for Switch revamp (GoNintendo)
• [1:43] The Nintendo Switch still keeps selling well (The Verge)
• [1:45] Pikmin 3 Deluxe has series’ best debut in Japan (Nintendo Everything)
• [1:46] Your next Amazon order might come in a Mario-themed box (CNET)
• [1:51] Pokemon Go Hits $1 Billion in 2020 as Lifetime Revenue Surpasses $4 Billion (Sensor Tower)

Games

• [0:02] Star Wars Episode 1: Racer (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [0:52] Control: Ultimate Edition – Cloud Version (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [1:16] Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town (Official Site)
• [1:21] Part Time UFO (Official Site)
• [1:32] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (Official Site)