Episode 255: It’s Got Character

It’s a show that builds character – or at least talks about a bunch of them. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we discuss all the latest announcements from Nintendo, including fresh Mario Golf: Star Rush details and why its character roster includes the likes of King Bob-Omb and Chargin’ Chuck. We also celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of Nintendo’s most iconic characters, Donkey Kong, as part of a new segment we’re calling The Anniversary Series. Plus, we weigh in on the controversy surrounding Zelda: Skyward Sword HD’s Loftwing amiibo, the latest Switch Online game additions, and more.

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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 segments of interest. Enjoy!

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News

• [0:24] Nintendo Shares Juicy Mario Golf: Super Rush Details In Lengthy Overview Trailer (Nintendo Life)
• [0:37] Mario Golf: Super Rush full roster confirmed (Nintendo Everything)
• [0:43] Mario Kart Tour Surpasses 200 Million Downloads and $200 Million in Lifetime Revenue (Sensor Tower)
• [0:45] Project Piplup promises to spread the charm of this adorable penguin Pokemon with the world (GamesRadar+)
• [0:47] As Nintendo’s entertainment kingdom expands, it’s still about the games (Fast Company)
• [0:49] Nintendo’s new Zelda amiibo removes some tedium from Skyward Sword for an extra $25 (The Verge)
• [1:06] Nintendo Switch Online Surpasses 100 Classic Games With New Batch of Classic Titles! (Business Wire)
• [1:13] Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2021 – Q&A Summary (Nintendo Investor Relations)
• [1:19] The Anniversary Series: Donkey Kong
• [1:30] Rumour: The Next Donkey Kong Is Being Developed By The Super Mario Odyssey Team (Nintendo Life)

Game

• [0:03] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site)
• [0:13] Famicom Detective Club (Nintendo.com Game Page)
• [0:24] Mario Golf: Super Rush (Official Site)
• [0:49] The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Official Site)