Episode 282: Just For Kicks

It’s a goals-filled episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast. Literal goals as we share hands-on impressions of the upcoming Mario Strikers: Battle League. Figurative goals as we discuss Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and how Game Freak seems to be at last achieving the longtime dreams of fans. Business goals as we share our takes on Reggie’s book, Disrupting The Game. And missed goals as we try to make sense of Sonic Frontiers. Plus, stay tuned to the end of the episode for a big announcement of our own!

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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 locate specific segments of interest. Enjoy!

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News

• [0:08] Mario Strikers: Battle League ‘First Kick’ demo now available (Gematsu)
• [0:25] Mario Strikers: Battle League Will Be Supported With Free Post-Launch Updates (Nintendo Life)
• [0:27] Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Will Include 4-Player Co-Op Multiplayer (IGN)
• [0:37] Undertale creator Toby Fox composed music for Pokemon Scarlet / Violet (Nintendo Everything)
• [0:38] Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s new Pokemon: Lechonk, Smoliv, and Pawmi revealed (Polygon)
• [0:43] The Pokemon Company Sees Record Financial Year (GameRant)
• [0:51] Game industry’s June hype season is quieter this year (Axios)
• [0:55] Nintendo Hits the Road This Summer With an Interactive Nintendo Switch Experience for Kids and Families (Nintendo.com)
• [0:58] Super Nintendo World now opening ‘early 2023’ at Universal Hollywood (Theme Park Tribune)
• [1:07] Sonic Frontiers: World Premiere Gameplay and Combat Gameplay (IGN First on YouTube)
• [1:17] Disrupting The Game: From The Bronx to the Top of Nintendo by Reggie Fils-Aimé (Official Site)

Games

• [0:08] Mario Strikers: Battle League (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [0:27] Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Official Site)
• [1:07] Sonic Frontiers (Official Site)