Radio Free Nintendo

Episode 898: Soft-Hearted Guillaume Wont Say Kinky Oct 27, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:10:53) New Business - Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection.
(00:34:37) Street Fighter IV.
(00:45:00) The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(00:52:21) F-Zero Climax.
(00:54:44) Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn.
(01:21:55) Listener Mail - Nintendo, way off Broadway.
(01:43:22) Game - Fake Pac-Man Ghosts.

Episode 897: Jon Lindemann IS Florida Man Oct 20, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:05:58) Listener Mail - Do we have what it takes to stream? We take an hour to answer: "no".
(01:03:13) We become voice actors.
(01:34:32) How will Nintendo fumble the Switch successor?

Episode 896: The Chicxulub Impact Event of Radio Free Nintendo Oct 13, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:02:19) Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo.
(01:11:56) New Business - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
(01:41:34) F-Zero 99.
(01:57:08) EA Sports FC 25.
(02:18:53) Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred.

Episode 895: Who's Your Rob Schneider? Oct 06, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:00:58) New Business - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
(00:38:25) Double Dragon Gaiden.
(00:46:16) DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition.
(01:03:09) Listener Mail - Do we follow any individual developpers' careers?
(01:35:52) The best gameplay mechanics?
(01:05:50) Movie-worthy dramatic game development moments.

Episode 894: A Regular RFN Episode (Derogatory) Sep 29, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:02:16) New Business - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
(00:36:40) Yakuza 0.
(00:43:31) Cruis'n Blast.
(00:52:52) Lil Gator Game.
(01:07:22) Listener Mail - Blowing unreasonable amounts of money on gaming.
(01:55:43) Concord, or How to fail spectacularly.

Episode 893: It's Very Disney Police+ Sep 22, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:06:40) Listener Mail - The when and why we engage in gaming marathons.
(00:33:29) The All-IR Future.
(00:59:09) Unexpected breakout characters.
(01:27:32) New Business - Final Splatoon 3 Splatfest.
(01:32:54) Castlevania Dominus Collection
(01:49:10) Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
(02:04:25) Yakuza 0
(02:15:43) Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club

Episode 892: The Sound of One Hand Mario-ing Sep 15, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:06:18) New Business - Super Mario Run.
(00:37:52) Yakuza 0.
(00:56:45) Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club.
(01:29:14) Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid.

Episode 891: Bangai-O Spirit This Game Out of Your House Sep 08, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:02:25) Listener Mail - Kairosoft Over or Under game. Our scores will SHOCK you.
(00:35:15) The evidence that we're unfit for office, outside of -waves around-.
(00:55:09) Where are my Rondos of Blood and Symphonies of the Night? Plus, the DS collections we'd like to see.

Episode 890: Disembodied Voices Should Stick Together Aug 31, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) Indie World Showcase + Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 8.27.2024.
(00:44:26) Castlevania Dominus Collection impressions.
(01:30:12) New Business - Haunted Castle Revisited.
(01:43:42) Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord.
(01:57:22) Yakuza 0. Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club demo.
(02:07:19) Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn demo.

Episode 889: Fungi Have Sex Aug 24, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) Im-mobile Nintendo.
(00:11:26) New Business - The Final Round a.k.a. Hard Puncher: Bloodsoaked Glory.
(00:35:17) Yakuza 0.
(00:40:31) Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club demo.
(00:52:23) Diablo II: Resurrected.
(01:11:02) Listener Mail - We make a Nintendo Museum, but good.
(01:53:59) Nintendo Pantheon Part 1 - Fertility.

Episode 888: Waifus? More like "Why Not, Fus?" Aug 16, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:07:43) Listener Mail - Nintendo's hypothetical 2025 mobile slate.
(00:42:37) Chibi-Robo's shitty? friends and Sonic's mid-life self-esteem problems.
(00:52:47) Thank goodness for hyper localism!
(01:29:39) New Business - Mameda no Bakeru.
(01:40:35) Demo for Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn.
(01:47:26) NOT Golden Sun and NOT Link's Awakening. Not Crimson Dragon either. Aw heck, more Yakuza 0.
(01:58:30) DOOM + DOOM 2.

Episode 887: I listen to Groosewave, You Haven't Heard of It Aug 11, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:09:51) Listener Mail - Porcelain Link replacing Toon Link?
(00:36:14) Favorite iterations of Zelda characters.
(01:06:31) What's our save point IRL?
(01:19:12) New Business - Pinball Quest.
(01:43:28) The 2014 remaster of the Resident Evil GameCube remake.
(01:47:38) Yakuza 0.
(01:52:59) Thank Goodness You're Here!
(02:05:09) Arranger.

Episode 886: Price Shaggers Aug 03, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:02:48) New Business - Thank Goodness You're Here!
(00:28:28) Street Fighter 6.
(00:55:46) PowerSlave Exhumed. Turok: Dinosaur Hunter.
(01:08:15) Yakuza 0.
(01:23:01) Listener Mail - Had Iguana Entertainment made Chrono Trigger it would be on the Switch by now.
(01:40:07) Our favorite adaptations of video games to other art forms.

Episode 885: We Stand Out as Exceptional Jul 27, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:16:45) Nouvelles affaires - Epyx Rogue.
(00:52:21) Streets of Red.
(01:02:32) River City Girls. Asterix and Obelix: Slap them All! XXL. PowerSlave Exhumed.
(01:15:41) Mameda no Bakeru.

Episode 884: Kirby in the Meat Dimension Jul 20, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:01:26) New Business - PowerSlave Exhumed.
(00:07:21) The Case of the Golden Idol.
(00:29:05) Mameda no Bakeru. Starfy on NSO Expansion Pack. Later Theathrythm expansions on sale.
(00:48:31) Exciting second segment: We hold our very own Nintendo shareholders meeting.

Episode 883: No, No, No: THE Meg Jul 13, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:02:26) Listener Mail - We come up with modern-day middling licensed games.
(00:55:08) How should Konami handle Castlevania?
(01:26:25) And Goemon?
(01:36:04) You're blind to the fact that the NES is the worst. Why are you booing, I'm right.

Episode 882: Rushing the Final Boss Hopped Up on Opioids and PBR in my 2-Star Pants Jul 06, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:01:57) New Business - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
(00:31:33) PowerSlave Exhumed.
(01:11:21) Diablo IV.
(01:18:28) Perfect Dark.
(01:18:28) Rareware games on NSO + Urban Champion.

Episode 881: Battle Pass? Hard Pass! Jun 30, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:02:44) New Business - Game Boy Mega Man V.
(00:11:07) Arcade games: Baby Pac-Man, TMNT pinball.
(00:19:18) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
(00:32:50) Diablo 4.
(00:44:21) Metroid: Zero Mission.
(00:57:04) Listener Mail - Baten Kaitos I & II Remaster on Steam.
(01:20:15) The Legend of Zelda needs a new name.
(01:51:39) Imagine a worthy Smash Bros competitor.

Episode 880: Gollum Is the Fourth Most Accomplished Hobbit Jun 21, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:02:04) Horace Watch: Week 2.
(00:04:15) June 2024 Nintendo Direct: Ace Attorney Investigations Collection.
(00:12:04) Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
(00:24:30) Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven.
(00:30:48) Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
(00:54:52) Super Mario Party Jamboree.
(01:01:01) Switch Online Expansion Pack.
(01:13:15) Dragon Quest III HD-2D + I and II.
(01:19:58) Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.
(01:23:53) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
(01:42:20) Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.
(01:51:35) Nintendo Direct Rapid Fire!
(02:07:07) Listener Mail: Why wont they remake Chrono Trigger?
(02:27:55) Did Nintendo win the console wars?

Episode 879: Frequently Discussing Showponies Jun 16, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:01:46) Horace, Google, AI, and James. A love story.
(00:25:06) A leaker is investigated.
(00:27:37) Leaking and Predicting the June 2024 Nintendo Direct

Episode 878: A Feature-Length Exploration of Yoot Saito's Odama Jun 09, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:03:09) Feature Topic: Gaming Media and Today.
(01:58:51) NEW BUSINESS: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
(02:24:38) Mega Man Game Boy now on NSO.
(02:29:08) Disneyland Adventures.

Episode 877: THE RaDio FREE NINTENDO LEGEND Jun 02, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:10:09) New Business - The Duck Detective.
(00:20:09) Chants of Sennar.
(00:41:30) Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
(00:48:26) COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND.
(01:13:27) Listener Mail - Broken by Iggy's Reckin' Balls.

Episode 876: Jedi Knights in Pits Fighting Rancors May 26, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:01:30) New Business - For a Vast Future. Huntdown.
(00:12:23) Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
(00:34:08) Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
(00:40:29) Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe.
(01:00:35) News: Nintendo's Shiver acquisition.
(01:36:15) Atari acquires Intellivision, doesn't invest in Amico.
(01:48:13) Listener Mail - Invent a new Metroidvania evolutionary branch.
(02:22:39) The answer is "black".

Episode 875: We Put Tomonobu Itagaki in Charge of Nintendo Direct Production May 19, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:05:20) New Business: Animal Well.
(00:23:25) New Nintendo Switch Online games.
(00:34:01) Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
(00:41:19) Little Kitty, Big City.
(00:57:25) For a Vast Future.
(01:11:16) Listener Mail: Gee PlayStation! How Come Your Board Lets You Have Two CEOs?

Episode 874: Announcement World Championships: Switch Edition May 12, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:01:34) The announcement of the future announcement of the Switch successor.
(00:14:10) Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition.
(00:32:16) New Business: Hades 2.
(00:50:53) Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.
(01:03:50) Promenade demo.
(01:20:04) Extreme-G. Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe.
(01:27:07) Final Fanstasy XIV.
(01:42:15) Listener Mail: Video game and Movie industries ailed by the same profit-maximization-driven mediocrity. Coincidence?

Episode 873: Cobra is Rated R for Respectable May 05, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) Ocean. Cobra. Draft feelings. I don't even know...
(00:31:37) New Business - Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog trailer. Yes, a trailer.
(00:33:31) R-Type Final 3 Evolved, where Jon's New Business breaks James.
(01:08:11) D for 3DO from Limited Run.
(01:11:31) Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country.
(01:40:26) Dropsy, Crackdown, but mostly Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.

Episode 872: Pack Me Like One of Your Fabergé Girls Apr 28, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) Jon plays the "guess the NSO N64 release" game.
(00:08:54) Final Fantasy XIV.
(00:20:29) The Frog Detective.
(00:26:16) Dropsy.
(00:39:17) Crackdown.
(00:51:20) Sagres.
(00:53:43) Listener Mail - Become a cyborg, graft a controller onto your body.
(01:03:02) Irresistible special editions.
(01:19:00) How will Nintendo use AI in games?
(01:26:38) "Syrenne sent something"

Episode 871: My Hands and My Nose Are Clean Apr 20, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:02:47) April 17th Indie showcase.
(00:07:09) Antonblast demo impressions.
(00:19:23) Europa demo impressions. Little Kitty Big City. Bread and Fred.
(00:30:10) Steamworld Heist 2. Yars Rising. TMNT Splintered Fate.
(00:42:40) The Exit 8 impressions.
(00:49:12) Sagres.
(01:00:51) Super R-Type.
(01:21:07) Game Center CX Arino's Challenge 1 + 2 Replay.
(01:37:44) The Fallout TV show.

Episode 870: Bipedal Anuses Remastered Apr 13, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) Quasi New Business - New SNES NSO games. HEBEREKE Enjoy Edition. Arcade Archives: Sunset Riders.
(00:22:15) Listener Mail - Our highlights and lowlights of the apex of control gimmickry (the 3DS and Wii U generation).
(00:44:00) Online Wii U and 3DS memories.
(01:02:26) Analog triggers ARE available on Switch. Why not support them?
(01:23:07) Felix the Cat and other old games that will never be re-released.

Episode 869: What Part of Dr. Mario? Apr 07, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:02:18) Listener Mail - Nintendo, the Disney of video games.
(00:42:11) Nintendo's "it's not a numbered entry, yes it is, no it's not" dance.
(01:08:04) The Legend of Zelda: Link's Adventurous art styles.
(01:44:07) New Business: SaGa: Emerald Beyond demo(s).
(01:50:31) F-Zero Maximum Velocity. Retro Game Challenge 1 + 2 Replay.
(02:10:54) FIFA 23.
(02:26:35) Mortal Kombat 11. Dr. Mario 64.

Episode 868: Disaster: Weeks of Crisis Mar 31, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:07:58) New Business - Mario Golf (GBC) and other NSO games.
(00:12:16) F-Zero 99 and F-Zero Maximum Velocity.
(00:23:27) Titanfall 2.
(00:31:03) Unicorn Overlord.
(00:54:59) Heave Ho. Marvel's Spider-Man.
(01:20:47) Listener Mail - What does Nintendo have left to release between now and Switch 2?

Episode 867: Microsoft's Big-Dick Blender Mar 24, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:01:25) Listener Mail - Why does Nintendo not name their developers?
(00:34:09) Is Nintendo killing the Direct format?
(00:50:00) Off-Broadway Musical: UNSUSTAINABLE BUSINESS (Sony games + AAA).
(01:48:35) New Business - A Little to the Left and an Xbox Intervention.
(02:04:48) Ogre Battle: March of the Black Queen.
(02:15:00) Splatoon 3 Side Order DLC and New Super Luigi U.

Episode 866: Touch the Cenotaph Mar 17, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:01:02) New Business - World of Final Fantasy Maxima.
(00:17:14) Ufouria: The Saga 2. Mortal Kombat 1. Mortal Kombat 11.
(00:35:49) Splatoon 3: Side Order.
(01:02:07) Unicorn Overlord.
(01:37:16) Listener Mail - Mario Kart X.
(02:07:10) Nintendo games now too off brand to re-release.

Episode 865: I Would Download a Car Mar 10, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:02:18) New Business - Princess Peach: Showtime!
(00:20:28) Helldivers 2.
(00:44:19) Akira Toriyama's passing. Balatro.
(01:05:31) Unicorn Overlord demo.
(01:25:51) Star Wars: Dark Forces.
(01:31:08) Ufouria 2: The Saga.
(01:45:51) Listener Mail - Yuzu folded so quickly. What happened there?

Episode 864: We're Getting Roody-Sued! Mar 02, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:01:49) New Business - Mario vs Donkey Kong.
(00:15:22) Interlude: Video games and the leap year.
(00:22:29) Blast Corps.
(00:35:53) Trails to Azure. Super Smash Bros Ultimate spirits.
(00:44:41) The latest Pokemon Direct.
(00:59:38) Cyberpunk 2077. Kid Dracula.
(01:06:43) Arcade Archives Mystic Warriors.
(01:13:56) Star Wars: Dark Forces.
(01:36:14) Listener Mail - The AAAA BBBB CCCCs of the gaming industry.

Episode 863: Jaws 5: This Time It's Professional Feb 24, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:04:29) Nintendo Partner Showcase - Grounded.
(00:07:42) Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure. Unicorn Overlord.
(00:13:22) Monster Hunter Stories. Epic Mickey. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance.
(00:23:46) Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection. Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble. World of Goo 2. FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time. Another Crab's Treasure.
(00:34:54) Penny's Big Breakaway. Suika Game Multiplayer Mode DLC. Pepper Grinder. Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On!
(00:44:29) Contra: Operation Galuga. Pentiment.
(01:01:49) Rare's games on NSO. Endless Ocean Luminous.
(01:20:28) Trails to Azure.
(01:28:36) Actraiser: Renaissance.
(01:39:33) Yoshi's Island.
(01:52:20) Mother 3. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
(02:04:24) Mario vs Donkey Kong. Ninja 5-0.

Episode 862: Tasting the Clown Ketchup Feb 17, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:00:58) New Business - Actraiser: Rennaissance.
(00:16:40) Pop quiz, hot shot: eShop edition.
(00:22:43) Analogue Pocket, Game Boy swap meet recommendations.
(00:48:31) F-Zero 99. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
(01:08:44) The Nintendo has no Direct, the Xbox has no future.
(01:16:58)Listener Mail - New entries in these series feel incoherent and non-definitive.
(01:53:03) Playing a game while under the weather.

Episode 861: Planet of the Apes - Kountry of the Kongs Feb 11, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:02:37) New Business - Trails to Azure (kinda). Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.
(00:21:17) Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (kinda). Yooka-Laylee.
(00:42:35) Listener Mail - What can Xbox do to win Japan?
(01:31:03) Nintendo working on a licensed game, or, Grandma's soup tastes different today.

Episode 860: My Nintendo Burner Phone Feb 04, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:01:13) Tekken 8.
(00:12:48) Saga of the Moon Priestess.
(00:27:17) Mario vs. Donkey Kong.
(01:36:11) Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown already significantly discounted in the UK. More Smash Bros spirits.
(00:38:08) Silpheed. LEGO The Lord of Rings.
(00:47:44) Injustice 1 and 2.
(00:52:55) Our 2024 predictions.

Episode 859: Switch U Marketing Jan 28, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:00:58) James and Greg make (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) spirits appear.
(00:11:51) Listener Mail - Nintendo GBA remakes cannibalizing the NSO?
(00:47:07) Cheaply restore a game as a palliative for the dying Switch.
(01:32:08) New Business - EGGCONSOLE SILPHEED PC-8801mkIISR.
(01:49:55) Tekken 8 demo.

Episode 858: DALL-E, Draw Anime Lea Thompson Holding a Rectangle Sword Jan 21, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:03:27) New Business - Mad on the Internet, new Smash Bros amiibo.
(00:15:59) Demo for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
(00:25:06) The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero. Unicorn Overlord.
(00:35:23) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Visions of Mana presentation on the Xbox Developer Direct.
(00:44:34) Listener Mail - Jonny demands we look at this AI art.
(01:08:57) THe best/worst video game "elements" outside of Milla Jovovich.
(01:30:29) Annoying Nintendo marketing phrases.

Episode 857: A Mighty Craving for Microplastics Jan 13, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:02:06) AI Shark and Google Podcast.
(00:12:36) New Business - The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero. Unicorn Overlord.
(00:25:05) Tents and Trees. Cocoon.
(00:41:18) Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate and apparently every other MH game ever.
(00:48:33) Listener Mail - Backlog? What backlog?
(01:17:14) Complexity confused for depth.

Episode 856: We Are Not Calling the Game "Hitler's Resurrection: Top Secret", Stop Asking Jan 06, 2024

FEATURING:

(00:03:09) New Business - Guillaume's Holiday gaming.
(00:18:46) Super Mario Galaxy.
(00:55:48) Listener Mail - Aid and abet me by recommending game ROMs.
(01:35:41) Play Ghost Tr... oh, you have? Play this other game, then!

Episode 855: With the Power of the 7th Guest and Sewer Shark They Will Be Unstoppable Dec 29, 2023

FEATURING: Ring in 2024 with Radio Free Nintendo's RetroActive of The 7th Guest.

Episode 854: Keep Super Mario RPG Weird Dec 22, 2023

FEATURING:

The RFN crew reveals its top fives of 2023.

Episode 853: Frisky Gui's Time to Shine Dec 16, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:04:20) New Business - Kangaroo.
(00:22:11) Ghost Trick. Super Mario RPG.
(00:39:10) Castlevania Advance Collection.
(00:45:46) Suika Game. EGGCONSOLE XANADU PC-8801 PC-8801mkIISR.
(01:03:31) Jet Force Gemini in non-anamorphic widescreen, on a separate app for naughty software.
(01:23:47) Listener Mail - The worst update for a game.

Episode 852: We Like Our Forum Beefs Medium Rare Dec 10, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:09:53) Listener Mail - What defines an indie game?
(00:37:00) Star Fox: The Movie: The Game.
(01:14:09) Why don't more devs give us the equivalent of a fidget toy in loading screens?

Episode 851: For Sale: Baby Hands, Never Worn and Gator-Skin Headwear Dec 02, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:01:42) New Business - WarioWare: Move It! Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
(00:20:39) Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Castlevania Advance Collection.
(00:33:20) Super Mario RPG. F-Zero 99.
(01:01:08) Listener Mail - We attempt to explain "this Kong".
(01:32:43) What's next for Platinum Games?
(02:00:38) New Zelda before 2030?

Episode 850: My Name Is Samus WAHran Nov 26, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:05:49) Listener Mail - That time James bullied a sleep-deprived new dad.
(00:10:01) What will it be: Mario Kart 9, or Mario Kart 10.
(00:23:00) The Joy-Conundrum.
(00:52:35) Who should make Metroid Prime 4, if Retro can't?
(01:09:19) En francais, s'il-vous-plait!
(01:21:35) Switch 2, OLED at launch?

Episode 849: Difficulty Hot Dog Nov 19, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:02:50) New Business - The many clones of Donkey Kong. Dave the Diver.
(00:23:11) Monster Hunter World. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1. Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
(00:30:00) Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration.
(00:53:24) Dr. Mario Legacy Collection (Switch, 2021).
(01:06:13) Ultimate Unauthorized Nintendo Game Strategies.
(01:21:04) Devil World. Castlevania Legends.
(01:39:42) Final Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass tracks.
(01:49:12) Listener Mail - Themeing in game music.

Episode 848: Teach the Kangaroo Kontroversy Nov 12, 2023

FEATURING:

RetroActive deliberations (and winner reveal). That's it.

Episode 847: Aggressive Worming Nov 04, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:01:35) New Business - Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
(00:51:42) Sparklite.
(01:05:50) Dave the Diver.
(01:17:50) Listener Mail - Could a remake be so good it becomes Game of the Year?

Episode 846: The Release Calendar Oct 29, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:04:15) New Business - Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
(00:40:25) Listener Mail interlude - Lives. Then back to Bronder.
(01:31:13) Asking for Retroactive ideas.
(01:37:02) Listener Mail for Real This Time - Examples of Nintendo doing plot right?

Episode 845: I Prefer Keyboarding in the Missionary Position Oct 21, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:03:16) New Business - Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
(00:20:45) F-Zero 99.
(00:24:17) Another Garbageman stream.
(00:44:19) Forza Motorsports: The New One.
(01:05:45) Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. 8BitDo controller.
(01:20:16) Chained Echoes.
(01:23:06) We talk about Timecop 2: The Berlin Decision for a bit.
(01:27:04) Asura's Wrath. Astebreed.
(01:38:36) We end this very structured podcast with 10 minutes of Irem conversation. Then ask for Retroactive recommendations.

Episode 844: Why Are We Talking About Horace? Oct 15, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:05:16) New Business - Dogurai.
(00:16:28) Chained Echoes.
(00:27:57) Forza Motorsport 8.
(00:40:49) We talk about 80s and 90s movies for a bit.
(01:06:16) F-Zero 99. Patrick's Parabox.
(01:16:01) Listener Mail - Has Doug Bowser seen this junk?
(01:51:02) Game design sins.
(02:12:08) Wishing for Bravely Third.

Episode 843: Compression Socks and Athletic Supporters Won't Make It Okay Oct 08, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:06:07) New Business - Aria of Sorrow.
(00:15:53) Kirby Star Allies.
(00:31:15) Super Nintendo World.
(00:45:50) Arcade Archives Stakes Winner 2.
(00:55:10) Freak Crossing.
(01:11:47) To Be Or Not To Be.
(01:19:54) Reventure.
(01:33:46) Listener Mail - Vacation through the TV.

Episode 842: Mount Your Friends and Eat Your Consoles Oct 01, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:04:38) New Business - .hack//G.U. Last Recode.
(00:21:57) Quest for Camelot.
(00:32:21) Starfield and other Western RPGs. Monster Hunter World.
(00:47:07) Final Vendetta.
(00:55:08) Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2.
(01:07:22) Asura's Wrath.
(01:12:24) F-Zero 99.
(01:30:11) Listener Mail - The inexplicable decisions behind whether or not to port to Switch.
(02:14:21) The most delicious-looking accessories.

Episode 841: HAL Is Playing Hardball Sep 24, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:01:52) Where are all the Game Boy games?
(00:46:56) When is a game dated?

Episode 840: Mario Spreading Sep 17, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) This week's episode is all about the September 14th Nintendo Direct.

Episode 839: Man Buys $220 Portable System, Plays Karnov Sep 10, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:00:47) New Business - The Analogue Pocket.
(00:32:07) Starfield.
(01:00:13) The Takeover.
(01:17:11) Listener Mail - Industry people we would put in the corner office.
(02:03:28) Where is all the disdain for the PlayStation Portal coming from?

Episode 838: More Like Self-Sabotage Sep 01, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:00:55) Super Mario Bros Wonder Aug 31st Direct.
(01:01:50) New Business - Sea of Stars.
(01:21:44) TMNT Shredder's Revenge DLC: Dimension Shellshock.
(01:24:46) Cyberpunk 2077.
(01:32:04) Starfield.
(01:41:23) .hack//G.U. Last Recode.
(01:52:05) Excitebike 64. Kirby Star Allies.

Episode 837: Donald Sutherland Is a Sexual Being Aug 26, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:03:00) New Business - .hack//G.U. Last Recode.
(00:23:52) Thank Goodness You're Here! Gamescom 2023.
(00:33:24) The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. The ongoing NSO slow trickle.
(00:43:01) Tinykin.
(00:56:30) Immortality.
(00:56:30) Listener Mail - Charles Martinet's exit.

Episode 836: Persons of Lordly Caliber, Waka Waka Waka! Aug 19, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:01:23) New Business - The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap.
(00:34:39) Vampire Survivors.
(00:54:46) Pikmin 2.
(01:03:23) Quake II.
(01:24:20) Listener Mail - Games we like to be a tourist in.
(01:47:13) Radio Free Muppets.
(01:59:21) Are we getting a final Switch remodel before its successor?

Episode 835: Horus vs. Horace Aug 12, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:05:34) New Business - Pikmin.
(00:20:23) Venba.
(00:29:43) Ghouls 'n Ghosts on NSO (Genesis). Not one of the 35 other ports.
(01:08:13) Patrick's Parabox. Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble.
(01:21:36) Listener Mail - Goldilocks games on a given system.
(01:50:46) Who's the RFN mascot?

Episode 834: Reset the Weeks Since Showpony Clock Aug 06, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:06:06) New Business - Pikmin 4.
(00:21:47) Intermission - Nintendo's quarterly results.
(00:30:00) Pikmin 4 talk resumed.
(00:51:17) Final Fanstasy XVI.
(00:57:41) The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
(01:10:57) Theatrhythm Final Bar Line.
(01:16:29) Listener Mail - Which is more future-proof: physical or digital releases?
(01:39:18) What are the 2witch's launch titles?

Episode 833: Olimar is Caked Up Jul 30, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:01:53) Listener Mail - The value and cost of remastered games.
(00:37:22) Baseball talk.
(00:46:03) What makes a collectathon.
(01:26:17) When will Jon be mature enough to try Pikmin?
(01:40:17) New Business kinda - Pikmin 4.
.

Episode 832: Alex Jones' Shelf-Stable 1-2 Switch Bucket Jul 23, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:01:40) Horsing Around with video game merch.
(00:07:42) New Business - Chaos Galaxy.
(00:26:32) Pikmin 4.
(00:37:34) Ridge Racer 6.
(01:01:37) Listener Mail - VGMARKETINGANDGAME.
(01:32:14) What makes good character design?
(02:33:38) Stinger - Paulie and the robotic romance has been excised.

Episode 831: Waluigi Will (Not) Be Normalized Jul 16, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:01:12) New Business - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass tracks.
(00:28:46) Fight'N Rage.
(00:41:15) Final Fantasy XVI ending stretch.
(00:46:31) Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective.
(01:00:34) Follow-up to control issue email - Kid Icarus Uprising, StarFox Command.
(01:10:45) Real or Fake Limited Run Games quiz.
(01:27:12) Listener Mail - Buying Everybody 1-2 Switch! as an investment.
(01:54:14) The odds of Waluigi being in Wonder.

Episode 830: The PokeLore Hole Jul 09, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:03:24) Listener Mail - Living a full Pokemon life.
(00:37:03) Games that make us hit the limit of our skills and abilities.
(01:10:52) RFN shills for Nintendo, for money.
(01:45:39) New Business - James and Greg play Ghost Trick. Be like James and Greg.
(02:17:06) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (no spoilers), Crusader of Centy.
(02:37:11) Final Fantasy XVI, Inertial Drift.

Episode 829: Single-Use Ultrahand Jul 01, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:10:24) New Business - Pikmin 4 demo.
(00:45:32) Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon and the rest of Netflix's stellar game library.
(01:04:51) Pikmin Bloom.
(01:10:49) Final Fantasy XVI.
(01:38:27) Listener Mail - We merge any two Nintendo properties.
(02:12:04) Metacritic Golf.

Episode 828: The Big Cheesing Honor System Jun 23, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) We spend way too much time discussing Everbody 1-2 Switch!
(00:12:32) 2 hours of conversation about the June 21st 2023 Nintendo Direct: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero for Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet. Sonic Superstars. Palia.
(00:21:31) Persona 5 Tactica. Splatoon 3 Splatfest. Detective Pikachu Returns.
(00:30:27) Super Mario RPG. Princess Peach game. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. Silent Hope. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince.
(00:59:21) Pikmin 4. Pikmin 1+2 HD. MGS Collection. Penny's Big Breakaway. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Pack.
(01:25:34) Star Ocean The Second Story R. WarioWare: Move It!
(01:36:28) Super Mario Bros Wonder. Final thoughts (where was Metroid Prime 4, and what was Metroid Prime Remastered about, then?).

Episode 827: Radio Foxtrot Nintendo Is Not NATO Approved Jun 18, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:06:33) New Business - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate.
(00:30:30) Diablo 4.
(00:35:49) Clockwork Aquario.
(00:50:39) Ghost Trick demo, Fire Emblem on NSO Expansion Pack.
(01:24:00) Listener Mail - We make Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Warriors.

Episode 826: Chief Marketing Officer, Jon Lindemann Jun 11, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:09:45) Listener Mail - Nintendo's $3500 cardboard peripheral.
(00:33:48) Meowth says "No Fate".
(01:11:26) We put Nicholas Cage in games.
(01:33:02) New Business - Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble, and other NSO Game Boy games.
(01:49:45) Space Invaders Gigamax 4 SE. Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! demo.

Episode 825: Chiffon Does Bring Out the Crazies Jun 04, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:05:52) We make fun of Everybody 1-2 Switch.
(00:29:21) Listener Mail - The future of Amiibo.
(00:56:49) When games are edited because of cultural differences.
(01:33:38) New Business - Cruis'n Blast.
(01:52:02) The Legend of Zelda - Tears of the Kingdom.

Episode 824: I Dare You to Play Eye of Judgment May 27, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:02:08) We make fun of Sony's Project Q.
(00:23:18) Guilty Gear. Guilty Gear Strive.
(00:44:52) Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters (the first Final Fantasy game).
(01:04:37) Listener Mail - Is Monolith Soft the best RPG developer out there today?
(02:00:25) After The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, where can the franchise even go from here?

Episode 823: Pantless in Hyrule May 21, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) New Business: Monster Hunter Rise. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D. Just kidding: everyone's playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
(01:39:34) Listener Mail - Video games and mental health.

Episode 822: Unpredecented Maelstrom of Technical Hardships May 14, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) A full episode for the The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker retroactive.

Episode 821: Can You Get Brain Damage in the Afterlife? May 07, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:09:50) Listener Mail - Game music briefly revisited.
(00:15:38) Wild game price variations in the UK and nowhere else.
(00:44:10) Desperate streaming services seeking Nintendo content: listen to this.
(01:16:55) New Business - Guillaume returns with Pikmin Bloom.
(01:20:34) Phoenix Wright: Spirit of Justice.
(01:31:28) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D.
(01:37:27) Mario Kart Arcade GP.
(01:42:44) Final Fantasy III pixel remaster.
(02:10:34) Non-spoilery Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed talk.
(02:43:19) Spoilery Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed talk.

Episode 820: Racer X Goomba Tower Apr 30, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:04:08) Call-in Topic: RFN: The Game.
(00:12:13) Call-in Topic: Public Domain Lit and Gaming.
(00:24:41) Listener Mail: Games Lost Without Their Music.
(00:26:46) Call-in Topic: RFN is Invited to Mario Party Monthly.
(00:41:32) Listener Mail: Drafting New DLC Characters for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
(00:51:21) Call-in Topic: Adding Lore-Driven DLC to Nintendo Franchises.
(00:59:46) Call-in Topic: What Nintendo Got Wrong With Switch.
(01:15:55) Call-in Topic: Nintendo Lawyers vs. Nintendo PR.
(01:34:06) Listener Mail: Fixing Wii U Without a New Name or Hardware.
(01:48:47) Call-in Topic: Nintendo CEO Elon.
(02:07:20) Call-in Topic: Do YOU Know the RFN Email Address?

Episode 819: Just Think "Real Fascists Now," It&s an Email Address Apr 23, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:08:22) New Business: James reviews Fire Emblem Engage: Fell Xenologue DLC.
(00:17:20) News: Xenoblade Chronlcies 3 DLC - Future Redeemed is out soon.
(00:31:33) Hopeless Rambling: Oh no, they are talking about Punch Out!! again.
(00:41:00) Indie Direct: Rift of the Necrodancer looks cool!
(00:44:17) New Business: Jon wants you to know, Boxboy! is pretty cool!
(00:48:47) New Business: Jon ALSO wants you to know, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is pretty old!
(01:10:18) New Business: Greg is playing New Super Mario Bros. 2.
(01:25:23) Business Business: Oh no, they are talking about Nintendo and business again!
(01:54:39) Indie World: This time it is a rundown!
(02:16:00) SPORTS CHAT: HEY GUYS, CORRUPTION IS NOT COOL!

Episode 818: Can a Mario Movie Make You Cry? Apr 16, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:05:15) New Business: Xander Plays all of Dr. Mario World.
(00:06:35) New Business: Xander and Jonny saw the Mario Movie.
(00:36:01) New Business: Jonny has Atari and Akka Arrh.
(00:54:34) New Business: Xander and the Meta-Challenge of Metroid and more.
(01:27:07) Listener Mail: Will the next Nintendo system be backwards compatible.
(02:11:59) The final trailer: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Episode 817: Logically, It Makes Sense Guillaume Knows the Email Address Apr 09, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:10:28) Listener Mail: Reviewing your eShop Hauls.
(00:48:40) Listener Mail: The next Nintendo toy to make its way into games.
(01:18:10) Listener Mail: Taking on series meta-challenges.
(01:51:36) New Business: Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.

Episode 816: They Should Have Let Us Sink the Boat Apr 01, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:08:46) Topic - E3's dead.
(00:38:52) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay demonstration.
(00:59:38) Retroactive - The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, part 1.

Episode 815: A Change of Hardware Mar 26, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) Intro, and Jon guesses at what's iconic about Mario.
(00:11:16) The best RFN episode that never was.
(00:27:53) Ok, but what about skeletons?
(00:34:11) Listener Mail - I see you have selected a movie-based game.
(01:28:44)New Business - NSO needs manuals.
(01:35:10) Fire Emblem Engage DLC.
(01:38:16)Diablo IV beta.
(01:48:21) Doom Eternal.
(02:06:20) LEGO Star Wars - The Skywalker Saga. Forum Heroes.

Episode 814: North Korea Is Directly Responsible for the Worst Email I've Ever Read Mar 18, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:02:06) Listener Mail - Weirded out by the outsized hype for Nintendo Directs.
(01:20:53) New Business - Preparing for the 3DS and Wii U eShop closure.

Episode 813: Wario's Iconic Garlic Mar 12, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:01:08) New Business - First-person smorgasbord. Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.
(00:10:06) Metroid Fusion and what's next for NSO.
(00:24:31) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC wave 4.
(00:42:01) Prelude to the Wind Waker retroactive.
(00:52:54) Capcom and Level 5 Directs.
(01:07:12) Listener Mail - Not so iconic items.
(01:35:46) Nintendo executives on the silver screen.

Episode 812: I Wouldn't Even Accept Your Apology Mar 04, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:01:02) New Business - Chained Echoes.
(00:25:03) 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim.
(00:27:08) Fire Emblem Engage.
(00:30:34) AI-generated sitcoms.
(00:53:40) Listener Mail - Wishing we hadn't missed the zeitgeist.
(01:56:47) Too many Smash bois in my Fire Emblem.

Episode 811: Listen to Us Talking About the Latest Releases and Classic Games, Just Like Every Week Feb 25, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:08:11) New Business - The GBA games that are on NSO or should be.
(00:39:27) The Game Boy games that are on NSO or should be.
(01:10:19) Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe demo.
(01:16:40) Bayonetta 3.
(01:42:12) Blue Dragon.
(01:49:40) LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.

Episode 810: Looking for the Contours of Fun Feb 19, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:02:13) Listener Mail - This one goes to nine point five.
(01:40:48) New Business - Blue Dragon.
(01:41:07) Metroid Prime Remastered.

Episode 809: Skylofty Expectations Feb 11, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:05:42) February 8th 2023 Nintendo Direct discussion.
(00:12:11) Pikmin 4. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC.
(00:28:17) Fashion Dream. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. Decapolice. Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon. Splatoon 3 DLC. Disney Illusion Island.
(00:53:29) Fire Emblem Engage DLC. Harmony: The Fall of Reverie. Octopath Traveller 2. We Love Katamari ReRoll + Royal Reverie. Sea of Stars. Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection. Advance Wars 1+2: Reboot Camp. Kirby's Return To Dream Land DX.
(01:32:59) Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance on NSO + Expansion Pack.
(02:16:44) Baten Kaitos I and II HD Remaster. Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Steals Time. Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. Mario Kart 8 Yoshi's Island track. WBSC eBASEBALL: POWER PROS.
(02:34:29) Metroid Prime Remastered.
(02:46:23) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Episode 808: Soft Locked in the Tea House Feb 04, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:02:33) New Business - Fire Emblem Engage.
(00:31:45) Dead Space.
(00:59:33) Blue Dragon. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
(01:13:03) Our top fives of 2022 - Number 5.
(01:28:02) Number 4.
(01:45:03) Number 3.
(01:59:02) Number 2.
(02:29:48) Number 1.

Episode 807: This Podcast Is Significant Jan 28, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:00:48) New Business - Fire Emblem Engage. The House of Da Vinci.
(00:08:15) Goldeneye 007.
(00:28:08) Bayonetta 3.
(00:38:16) Blue Dragon.
(01:07:18) Monster Hunter Rise on PS5.
(01:19:10) Waverace 64.
(01:25:53) Can comedic games get their critical due?

Episode 806: Kirby's Dream Warren Buffett Jan 22, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:03:20) Listener Mail - Because you have played Tuk Tuk Extreme...
(00:33:04) What would go into a Baten Kaitos remake?
(00:54:14) Can Mario cry?
(01:26:37) Mario + Rabbids - Mario.
(01:52:21) Theologians react to games.

Episode 805: Scorched Earth Sharpens Steel Jan 15, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:07:22) New Business - Atari 50th Anniversary Celebration.
(00:16:20) Emulation on the Steam Deck.
(00:35:05) Pinball FX3.
(00:42:37) Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope.
(00:58:07) Needy Streamer Overload.
(01:20:11) Sweet and spicy Splatfest.
(01:23:44) Listener Mail - Tears of the Kingdom, same map as BOTW?
(01:58:13) We break down the Activision acquisition price tag.

Episode 804: Walking on Sunshine, Dourly Jan 08, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:02:10) New Business - RFN podcast art bracket. The SEO game.
(00:13:06) Latest batch of Genesis NSO games.
(00:35:12) Pinball FX3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
(00:42:23) Bayonetta 3.
(00:51:39) Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope.
(01:09:54) Melatonin.
(01:25:44) Listener Mail - The second Mario movie trailer.
(01:57:44) Mario movie Easter eggs.
(02:17:21) Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp.

Episode 803: Fitness Power Bois vs The Urban Champion Jan 01, 2023

FEATURING:

(00:14:23) Listener Mail - Replacing Urban Champion.
(00:51:42) Where have all the Castlevania games gone?
(01:16:01) Video game music to sweat to.

Episode 802: Rejecting Your Family Portrait - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Spoilercast Dec 24, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:05:13) Xenoblade 3 Time Count.
(00:08:02) Ino The DLC Weirdo.
(00:11:41) Franchise History.
(00:34:57) The World of Xenoblade 3.
(00:59:18) The Infinite When?
(01:17:54) The Party of Dorks.
(01:28:03) What Must We Give up?
(01:36:54) When Is the DLC?
(01:38:02) Understanding the Ending.
(01:42:23) The Picture.
(01:54:44) Literal Personifications of Concepts as Enemies.
(02:07:33) We Should Probably Talk About The Game.
(02:29:46) ART.
(02:40:00) The Trip to the City.
(02:44:33) The Eclipse.
(02:56:12) Back to the Music.
(03:03:25) What is Next?
(03:08:25) BUSINESS TALK: Monolith Soft.
(03:27:40) What is your favorite Xenoblade.
(03:29:16) The Future of the Series.

Episode 801: The Cowabunga Proclamation Dec 18, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:05:35) New Business - Jon's grab bag of Destiny 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Monster Hunter Rise. Then we talk mostly about bad Genesis games for 20 minutes.
(00:38:04) Pinball FX 3: Dr Dude and his Excellent Ray, Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure.
(01:04:17) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC pack 3.
(01:23:39) Dire Vengeance.
(01:34:14) Greg on the Portal Collection, James on the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC.
(01:36:09) Listener Mail - It's been nearly 6 years. Do we need the Switch successor?

Episode 800: I Am the One Who Sucks Dec 11, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:04:47) Wii U look back.
(00:37:03) Kirby and the Rainbow Curse RetroActive begins.
(00:54:10) The Bosses - all four of them.
(01:12:36) Touch Gaming, Bad Batteries, Weighing Steam Decks.
(01:25:48) Clay and music: The Origin of Charming.
(01:56:23) Comments from the Discord Forum.
(02:07:08) This is now a Call-In Show.
(02:47:03) Sappy Episode 800 nonsense.

Episode 799: Furry Hentai Tangram is Competing With Betty White's Pet Talk Show Dec 03, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:05:15) New Business - Pentiment.
(00:26:07) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection. Golfing in Nintendo Switch Sports.
(00:52:41) Fuga: Melodies of Steel.
(01:14:49) Fire Emblem Warrior: Three Hopes.
(01:33:52) Listener Mail - Is it time to bring back Ultra Games?

Episode 798: That China Warrior Je Ne Sais Quoi Nov 20, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:12:48) Listener Mail - Non-standardized buttons giving us trouble.
(00:48:02) Xenoblade Chronicles X's unique qualities.
(01:17:21) The New 3DS is 8 years old, time comes for us all.
(01:59:24) New Business - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection.

Episode 797: Careful, Thwimps Can Still Hurt You Nov 13, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:04:03) New Business: Kirby Canvas Curse, Rhythm Tengoku Gold, Super Princess Peach.
(00:16:29) 13 Sentinels.
(00:25:11) Wii U downloads.
(00:52:08) Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.
(01:13:41) Backbone.
(01:13:41) 13 Sentinels.
(01:33:51) Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
(01:46:22) It Takes Two.

Episode 796: I'm a Tantric Man Nov 05, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:01:24) The Next RetroActive: The Candidates.
(00:53:27) The Cuts Begin.
(02:04:35) The Final Four: A Decision is Made.
(02:18:00) Listener Mail - I am not Lon Jindemann!

Episode 795: Drinking Some Fresh Lon Lon Milk Oct 30, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:02:11) New Business - Another James Jones eShop roundup featuring Halloween: Super Puzzles Dream.
(00:11:48) The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
(00:18:53) Guillaume's favourite game ever, Dead Cells.
(00:22:12) Prodeus.
(00:30:23) Cat Quest 2.
(00:34:42) Pilotwings 64. Bonus Mario Party digressions.
(01:09:06) Timesplitters 2, David Cronenberg's directing techniques, just how old is Scott Bakula anyway?
(01:20:02) Listener Mail - Video games, but live, so to speak.
(01:57:10) Illumination's style for the next Mario game?

Episode 794: A True Cover Art Crime Podcast Oct 23, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:03:55) New Business - Buying a DSi in 2022. Super Princess Peach.
(00:47:08) Sable.
(00:59:54) Panzer Dragoon Orta.
(01:08:22) Installing mods on the Steam Deck.
(01:25:46) Listener Mail - WTF is going on with PlatinumGames?

Episode 793: My Colleague Bought a Novelty Fridge Oct 16, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:06:04) New Business - Jon gets an Xbox Series X Replica Mini Fridge Thermoelectric Cooler, because nothing matters anymore.
(00:28:16) Also a Steam Deck.
(00:54:33) Listener Mail - New media, Old developers.
(01:32:52) Our cursed licensed games.
(02:06:59) Which Atlus 3DS game to buy.

Episode 792: The Life Pharaonic Oct 07, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) Pilotwings 64 on NSO's sexy trailer.
(00:13:17) The Super Mario Bros Movie teaser reveal.
(00:53:52) New Business: fault - StP - LIGHTKRAVTE.
(01:04:47) Doom 64.
(01:13:52) Return to Monkey Island.
(01:32:54) The Splatoon 3 splatfest. Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course. Donkey Kong Country Returns: Tropical Freeze on OLED with Funky Kong mode.

Episode 791: Earthworm Jim Will Never Score Oct 02, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:02:41) Listener Mail - Mario Movie Minion.
(00:50:57) Why have we not played celebrated visual novel The House in Fata Morgana.
(01:12:11) Captain N reboot without the Big N.

Episode 790: The Canadian Music that Distracted Us Sep 24, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:02:40) New Business - Pocket Card Jockey.
(00:12:44) The Last of Us Part II.
(00:16:14) James explores the bottom of the eShop barrel.
(00:28:18) Dragon Ball: The Breakers.
(00:34:14) Splatoon 3.
(00:54:48) Mario Strikers: Battle League.
(00:58:29) Doom II.
(01:07:17) Doom 64.
(01:16:58) Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge.
(01:26:45) Listener Mail - Lindemann can't keep getting away with being so sexy!
(01:32:36) The Canadian music that distracted us.

Episode 789: Fire Emblem Disengage Sep 18, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:07:42) September 2022 Nintendo Direct.
(01:36:21) New Business - Splatoon 3.
(01:51:16) Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
(02:07:21) New NSO Genesis games.
(02:10:21) Doom and Doom II.

Episode 788: Bullets Are for Demons, Not for Walls Sep 11, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:05:23) Listener Mail: Dream Digital Eclipse collection.
(00:52:08) What's in a censored name?
(01:09:19) Reggie's mediocre book, and Nintendo execs' presence.
(01:27:41) New Business: Live A Live.
(01:45:10) In Retrospect.
(01:50:42) Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (Sunbroke?).
(01:53:20) Commodore 64 - A Visual Compendium.

Episode 787: For a Safe and Secure Magic Kingdom Sep 03, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:04:22) New Business: Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes.
(00:07:35) Switch OLED.
(00:21:42) Splatoon 3 Splatfest
(00:38:27) Streaming the eShop.
(00:42:27) Here Comes Niko.
(00:52:44) Listener Mail: The Moral King - Mickey.
(01:23:40) Game trials that lead to game sales.

Episode 786: Monkey's Withdrawal Aug 28, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:04:08) Listener Mail: The emotional impact of parenthood and gaming.
(00:34:23) Pills for forgetting games.
(00:47:14) Will we still buy SNK games now that the Saudi family owns it?
(01:27:34) New Business: Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2.
(01:29:16) Live A Live.
(01:46:59) Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Episode 785: "Chaotic" Gore MacGala is Not Looking for a Square-Go Aug 21, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:01:17) Listener Mail: Is the Embracer Group even real.
(00:39:24) How to make the worst titles even worse.
(01:03:56) Interlude: The world's worst brainwashing.
(01:07:37) New Business: Live A Live.
(01:25:36) Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.
(01:44:58) Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
(01:56:03) Wave Race 64.

Episode 784: Psyduck, You Sucker Aug 14, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:04:39) New Business: Splatoon 3 Direct.
(00:33:34) Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2.
(00:51:40) Duke Nukem Forever.
(01:11:44) Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
(01:19:26) Listener Mail: Nintendo franchises after the Apocalypse.
(01:48:25) Console price drops are out, price increases are in.

Episode 783: Ironic Lovers of Garfield Are Still Garfield Lovers Aug 07, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:01:09) New Business: Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
(00:35:21) Destropolis.
(00:46:47) Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl.
(00:55:00) MultiVersus.
(01:20:57) Panzer Dragoon: Remake.
(01:35:07) Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. Diablo Immortal.
(01:38:11) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC wave 2.
(01:51:33) Pokemon Violet and Scarlet.

Episode 782: Mad Whale McCree Jul 31, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:09:27) New Business: Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC.
(00:27:14) Diablo Immortal p2w.
(00:38:18) Astral Chain.
(00:44:03) Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series.
(00:58:17) Listener Mail: Nintendo Arcade Games for the Arcade Archives.
(01:19:06) Mail-Order Collector Edition Upgrades.
(01:54:35) A Life Spent on AAA.

Episode 781: War Gods Is My Religion Jul 24, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:02:03) More weird Nintendo Switch Online stuff.
(00:27:04) Listener Mail: Leaker Culture.
(00:58:55) Making a Game Using Religion.
(01:20:42) Cutting down the plot.
(01:42:26) New Business: Klonoa 2 from Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series.
(01:54:09) Mario Strikers: Battle League.
(01:58:28) Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II.
(02:13:58) Astral Chain.
(02:27:10) Satisfye ZenGrip Pro.

Episode 780: The Artist vs. The Thousand Year Truthers Jul 17, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:01:27) Kirby's Dream Buffet non-E3 reveal.
(00:06:55) Bayonetta 3's new non-E3 trailer.
(00:18:27) New Business: Diablo Immortal.
(00:42:24) Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected. Paper Mario: The Origami King.
(01:04:10) OG Paper Mario.
(01:11:54) Citizen Sleeper.
(01:19:30) Carrion.
(01:34:39) ElecHead. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.

Episode 779: Gex and Your Wild Woody Jul 10, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:01:58) Listener Mail: Genre with the worst games.
(00:59:05) Help me choose the Nontendo solution that is right for me.
(01:14:00) Defensive third party acquisitions.
(01:44:38) Guilt from not playing "free" games.

Episode 777: Are We Really Doing the Banana Conspiracy? Jul 03, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:03:59) James Jones' Xenoblade Chronicles 3 direct takes, Nintendo Mini partner showcase.
(01:09:13) Four new Genesis games in July NSO update.
(01:21:37) New Business - Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.
(01:30:13) ElecHead.
(01:39:43) Dicey Dungeons. Citizen Sleeper.
(01:54:46) TMNT: Shredder's Revenge. The 1990 TMNT movie. Gremlins. Puppets. Dick Miller.

Episode 778: That's The Gig Jun 26, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:02:09) Xenoblade Chronicles 3 direct.
(00:27:29) New Business - Fall Guys.
(00:41:45) Poinpy.
(00:49:03) Monster Hunter Sunbreak demo.
(01:12:53) Listener Mail - Optimize Nintendo's game reveal timing.
(01:45:24) Interest-destroying moments in games.

Episode 776: Lice Are a Big Problem for Hair Demons Jun 19, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:01:14) New Business - Card Shark. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge.
(00:17:57) Dicey Dungeons. Pac-Man Museum+.
(00:36:29) Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.
(00:59:00) Mario Strikers: Battle League. Shin Megami Tensei V.
(01:05:10) Listener Mail - Why is Nintendo so bad at online stores.
(01:34:12) Who would win in a fight?

Episode 775: Luigi's Haunted Real Estate Speculation Jun 12, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:01:14) New Business - Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes demo.
(00:20:55) Mario Strikers: Battle League demo.
(01:43:15) Nobody Saves the World. Space Invaders Invincible Collection.
(01:08:17) Diablo Immortal.
(01:33:19) Listener Mail - Beloved series we've given up on, or refuse to.

Episode 774: Wii U EU Sounds Like a Police Siren Jun 05, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:03:03) Listener Mail - Short games.
(00:31:30) A game for no one.
(01:29:30) Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer.

Episode 773: Jim Knifeguy May 29, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:02:28) New Business - Nobody Saves the World.
(00:22:50) Guardians of the Galaxy, Crusader Kings 3.
(00:40:07) Actraiser Renaissance.
(00:46:10) Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Rival Turf! and more.
(01:22:30) Listener Mail - Michel Gondry's reboxing video.

Episode 772: Recollections on the Fall of Big Foot Pizza May 22, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:06:13) Syrenne and her Puzzling Week.
(00:56:16) New Business: N64 Switch controller and Reggie's book.
(01:22:25) Guardians of the Galaxy.
(01:35:49) Final Fantasy XIII, Switch Sports.
(01:22:35) Actraiser Renaissance.

Episode 771: OOPS! All Party Bois May 15, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:02:14) Listener Mail: Video games that are a balm for the soul.
(00:41:25) What existential threat made flesh will Kirby fight next?
(00:50:43) We find a use for My Nintendo.

Episode 770: I'm a Sam NeillTuber May 08, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:06:19) New Business: Nintendo Switch Sports.
(00:35:47) Final Fantasy XIII.
(01:04:39) Reggie Fils-Aime's book: Disrupting the Game.
(01:16:17) The Wonderful 101.
(01:18:15) Listener Mail: Square Enix selling off Eidos.
(01:54:41) We become VTubers.

Episode 769: Hangin' and Bangin' May 01, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:04:17) New Business: Sonic Spinball.
(00:22:52) Tunic.
(00:56:20) Chinatown Detective Agency.
(01:00:23) Listener Mail: Nintendo Switch Sports rejects.
(01:28:16) The game preservation debate.

Episode 768: Pickle Ball Death Pool Apr 24, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:01:48) News commentary: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 gets the opposite of a delay.
(00:42:19) New Business: Chinatown Detective Agency.
(01:02:00) Cyberpunk 2077.
(01:28:10) Wii Sports Club.
(01:38:35) Neo The World Ends with You.
(01:47:19) Mario Golf on N64. New NSO Expansion Pack games.

Episode 767: The Big Unit's Ornithological Photography Apr 17, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:01:23) New Business: The Wild at Heart.
(00:19:15) Infernax.
(00:25:05) Triangle Strategy.
(00:36:40) Light Crusader.
(00:49:18) Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition. Mario Golf 64.
(01:13:28) Listener Mail: Scarves.
(01:18:01) When is easy mode THE WAY?
(01:46:28) How will Nintendo surivive the Amico?
(02:02:52) Why are digital storefronts so bad?

Episode 766: Who Owns Your Pac-Mom? Apr 09, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:06:12) New Business: Final Fantasy XII, Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
(00:08:45) A conversation about Zuma that gets away from us.
(00:22:10) GTA V. Monster Hunter Rise.
(00:27:15) Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition.
(00:49:54) Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Mario Golf 64, F-Zero X.
(00:56:53) Triangle Strategy.
(00:58:41) Listener Mail: Forget crypto, invest in Devil's Third.
(01:14:08) Things video games taught us.
(01:44:25) Our purchases primarily driven by hype.

Episode 765: This Isn't Even Steven Seagal's Final Form Apr 03, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:04:12) The news: Project Zelda Breath of the Wild 2 delayed.
(00:35:14) E3 2022 is cancelled.
(00:50:25) Listener Mail: Dragalia Lost's end.
(01:20:08) New Business: Triangle Strategy.
(01:26:05) GTA V.
(01:30:00) Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
(01:48:03) More Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
(01:55:45) Final Fantasy XII.

Episode 764: A Truthiness Moment Mar 27, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:02:16) New Business: Prelude to Kirby and the Forgotten World.
(00:24:09) The Wonderful 101.
(00:28:07) Final Fantasy XII.
(00:55:39) Triangle Strategy.
(01:15:59) Listener Mail: Digital game organisation.
(01:40:08) Our Nintendo roleplay mods.

Episode 763: The Pangs of Turrican Mar 20, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:01:55) New Business: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury.
(00:39:28) Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Expansion presentation, Grand Theft Auto V.
(00:51:53) F-Zero X on the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack.
(01:14:17) Turrican Flashback Collection.
(01:34:52) Listener Mail: When the LACK of experience with a genre colors our perspective on a title.
(02:04:55) Bonus conversation on RPG nomenclature.

Episode 762: Dry Bones' Fitness Routine Mar 13, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:01:53) New Business: F-Zero X. Kirby and the Forgotten Land demo.
(00:27:02) Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden.
(00:38:21) Super Mario 3D World. Gran Turismo 7.
(00:56:32) Unpacking. Psychonauts and backwards compatibility. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
(01:22:14) Listener Mail: The Wiiware and Dsiware (and one 3DS retail game) we regret missing out on.
(01:38:36) Remakes that don't live up to their potential.
(02:08:21) Painfully bad games.

Episode 761: A Sumptuous, Salubrious, Celebration Mar 06, 2022

FEATURING:

It's our "List of the games we liked the most of 2021 and also some other games we thought were good too, plus also Switch games to stall it out longer"!
(00:04:16) Five.
(00:18:27) Four.
(00:27:23) Three.
(00:41:40) Two.
(01:01:59) Special mentions.
(01:20:00) Lifetime top Switch games.
(01:35:36) One.

Episode 760: And You Can Take That to the Bank! Feb 27, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:04:32) New Business: Switch Sports network test.
(00:35:46) The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD.
(00:54:00) eShop Shutdown Shopping: Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3.
(00:57:15) eShop Shutdown Shopping: Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest.
(01:12:40) The Legend of Zelda: Majora' Mask.
(01:21:45) Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
(02:08:45) Listener Mail: Item management in games.

Episode 759: Signing Publishing Deals for You Call THAT Limited? I'll Show You Limited Games Feb 19, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:08:10) Listener Mail - Our dumbest wishes for physical releases.
(00:32:10) Goldeneye 007: classic or remake?
(01:02:26) How to quit games without an ending.
(01:29:50) The positive segment (about the industry, and this podcast).

Episode 758: We Stared Into the Kirby Abyss Feb 13, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:00:31) February 9th 2022 Nintendo Direct - Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Splatoon 3, Mario Kart DLC.
(00:45:31) Nintendo Switch Sports.
(00:53:29) Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Metroid Dread additions.
(01:13:54) Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Mario Strikers: Battle League.
(01:27:09) Live A Live, Triangle Strategy, Klonoa, Front Mission, Earthbound.

Episode 757: Catching Pokemon for the Perpetually Helpless Feb 06, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:03:30) New Business: Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
(01:14:19) Unsighted.
(01:22:34) Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age.
(01:31:38) The Immortal and Solomon's Key on NSO. Castlevania Advance Collection.

Episode 756: Kawaii Is in the Eye of the Beholder Jan 30, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:07:12) Listener Mail: What makes Mario enemies so marketable?
(00:29:28) Games we would have loved, had they not been impossible.
(00:53:22) Baby's first game.
(01:16:11) New Business: Ghost Trick. Unsighted.

Episode 755: Activision Acquisition Isekai Jan 23, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:02:16) Listener Mail: Microsoft acquiring Activision.
(00:33:43) Are we closer to Microsoft acquiring Nintendo?
(01:09:36) The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles.
(01:15:36) No More Heroes 3.
(01:24:26) Banjo Kazooie.
(01:30:23) Scarlet Nexus.
(01:36:11) Tekken 7. NHL 22.
(01:42:03) Red Dead Revolver.

Episode 754: Slow-Rolling Into Our Obituary Jan 16, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:01:40) New Business: Langrisser I & II.
(00:9:44) Castlevania: Dracula X.
(00:14:18) Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Pokemon Legends: Arceus trailers.
(00:31:59) Halo Infinite.
(00:34:55) Wordle.
(00:39:45) The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles.
(00:46:30) Listener Mail: Pre-written Nintendo obits.
(01:19:27) Time accelerates.

Episode 753: All My Joannas, Gone Jan 09, 2022

FEATURING:

(00:05:33) New Business: Xenoblade Chronicles.
(00:18:02) Forza Horizon 5.
(00:28:39) Shin Megami Tensei V.
(00:39:07) Mighty Goose.
(00:42:32) Dynamite Headdy, Paper Mario, Kid Icarus soundtracks and GameCube controller.
(01:03:24) Langrisser I & II.
(01:24:16) World End Syndrome.
(01:31:31) Listener Mail: RFNFTs and ghastly neologisms.

Episode 752: This Ain't No Ice in a Glass Dec 26, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:03:42) New Business: Record of Lodoss War - Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth.
(00:19:12) Listener Mail: How to celebrate Kirby's 30th anniversary.
(00:40:27) Attempting new challenges when revisiting familiar games.
(01:04:55) How to revive HD Rumble.

Episode 751: Kindergarten Cook Dec 18, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:02:52) Indie Showcase.
(00:37:18) Pokemon, Nintendo's upcoming 2022 lineup.
(00:47:50) New Genesis games on NSO.
(01:07:58) New Business quick updates, Paper Mario.

Episode 750: Nowhere Left to Go but Backwards Dec 11, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:07:40) Listener Mail - Playing inferior ports by choice.
(00:26:15) Main entries that should have been spinoffs.
(00:56:39) Avoiding gamer injuries.
(01:10:42) Not affiliated with Dekudeals.com.
(01:25:45) New Business - Shin Megami Tensei IV and V.
(01:41:44) Halo Infinite.

Episode 749: All My Homies Hate Pinsir Dec 04, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:05:51) New Business - Shin Megami Tensei V.
(00:31:16) Pikmin Bloom.
(00:40:40) Jon's Black Friday haul. Demon's Souls.
(00:51:03) James' Black Friday. Lost Judgement.
(01:06:40) Listener Mail - The RFN Relisten Project.
(01:21:19) Franchise first forays.
(01:50:54) Is Metroid Dread difficult in a good way?

Episode 748: Don't Say Massage, Don't Say Massage, Don't Say Massage Nov 21, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:02:16) New Business - Shin Megami Tensei V.
(00:17:21) Ys Origin.
(00:20:18) Thanksgiving Sales. Forza 5.
(00:34:23) Listener Mail - We choose where Nintendo invests.
(01:06:08) RFN After Dark: Our tub time rituals.
(01:16:11) We tweak the Nintendo Directs' pacing and content.

Episode 747: Like the Plane Nov 14, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:03:24) New Business - Xbox odds and ends: Project Wingman, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
(00:28:24) Forza Horizon 5.
(00:55:51) Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom.
(01:04:09) WarioWare: Get It Together!
(01:10:29) Ys Origin.
(01:16:06) Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn.
(01:28:51) Listener Mail - Joy-Con options.
(01:39:03) IGN's Shin Megami Tensei V review.

Episode 746: A Tale of Swords and amiibos Eternally Retold Nov 07, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:01:02) New Business - Boyfriend Dungeon.
(00:21:26)Cruis'n Blast.
(00:38:56) amiibo Redemption.
(00:48:12) Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars.
(01:02:45) Listener Mail - What is an indie game?
(01:27:07) Most rebought games.
(01:50:47) SP versions of N64 games.

Episode 745: Chateau de WinBaque Oct 31, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:02:26) New Business - Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars.
(00:12:49) Metroid Dread.
(01:04:08) Pikmin Bloom.
(01:21:48) Nintendo 64 games on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
(01:37:04) Listener Mail - Corrections from Nebraska's leading Mario Party expert.

Episode 744: Nintendo Switch Online Expansion WinPak Oct 24, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:02:54) Listener Mail - Nintendo Online Expansion Pack.
(00:41:48) I'm playing Ogre Battle 64 in this year of our Lord 2021.
(00:49:38) The N64 controller for Switch.
(01:03:45) Dynasty Warios.
(01:18:33) The next great DLC from Nintendo.
(01:49:23) New Business - Sora in Smash Bros Ultimate.
(02:14:11) Tetris Effect: Connected.

Episode 743: Little King's Cow Communication Network Oct 17, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:01:53) New Business - Metroid Dread
(00:57:41) Switch OLED Model
(01:23:37) Xander and the Dr. Mario World Marathon
(01:36:14) RetroActive Little King's Story

Episode 742: Sora and His Attorney Join the Contractually Dictated Non-Violence Oct 10, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:02:43) Sora in Smash
(00:55:29) New Business - Lost Judgment.
(01:13:59) Super Metroid
(01:23:45) Metroid Fusion
(01:36:15) Metroid Dread
(01:46:27) Castlevania Advance Collection

Episode 741: Mario's Poop Joke Sommelier Oct 03, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:05:01) New Business - Actraiser Renaissance.
(00:35:50) WarioWare: Get It Together!.
(00:43:22) Bonfire Peaks.
(00:50:57) Psychonauts 2.
(00:58:56) Super Mario-kun.
(01:08:25) Diablo 2: Resurrected.
(01:29:36) Listener Mail - Which Nintendo character deserves to go to space?
(01:49:44) A final bit of Super Smash Bros Ultimate character speculation.

Episode 740: Mario Creator Jim Davis Sep 26, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) September 2021 Nintendo Direct - Right away with the Mario movie casting.
(00:25:26) We move on from the Mario movie talk.
(00:44:19) Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars.
(00:52:42) Castlevania Advance Collection. More general Direct talk.

Episode 739: Catching Feels for 5-Volt Sep 19, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:03:00) New Business - WarioWare: Get It Together!.
(00:57:03) Guillaume camping with Donkey Kong (94).
(01:25:20) Listener Mail - Are the re-releases of Mario Kart 8 pure greed?

[UNLOCKED] Episode 19: 2020 The Year's Odontophilia in Review Sep 12, 2021

FEATURING:

A disclaimer!
A call to action!
The dumbest 2020 retrospective you have ever heard.
Bradley Cooper selling brain drugs to extinct socieites.

Episode 738: An Entire Timeline Devoted to Panther Caroso's Pheromones Lingering in an Elevator Sep 05, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:12:18) New Business - Dead Cells.
(00:17:30) Quake.
(00:28:34) Islanders.
(00:40:47) Axiom Verge 2.
(00:42:47) NWR's The History and Development of Star Fox Command video.
(01:11:40) Listener Mail - Creating a launch game for Switch that uses all the features.
(01:47:14) What games have no-good endings?
(02:17:28) Amiibo identification quiz.

Episode 737: Raining Destruction Sideways Aug 29, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:01:39) New Business - Axiom Verge 2.
(00:16:11) WarioWare: Get it Together!
(00:26:34) Hades. Diablo II: Resurrected beta.
(00:47:19) Absurd UPS mess (Joy-Con repairs).
(00:59:35) Cotton Reboot!
(01:16:59) Listener Mail - Underappreciated games.
(01:44:53) Do we miss Western 3rd parties?
(02:08:23) Sequel Story.

Episode 736: Obi-Wan Kenobi's Drunken Rage Aug 22, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:09:26) Listener Mail - Visual novel and adventure game recommendations.
(00:25:17) Why are today's sports games so complex?
(00:49:27) Affordable GameCube game recommendations.
(01:14:04) Our top boss music tracks.

Episode 735: A Stranger Rode Into Town With a Casio Loopy and a Dream. He Brought Loopy and HELL With Him. Aug 15, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:01:30) New Business - Axiom Verge 2 and Indie World.
(00:34:00) Homefront: The Revolution and TimeSplitters 2.(00:53:42) Listener Mail - Gaming bucketlist and the Living Dex
(01:31:45) We do not know anthing about tabletop gaming apparently.
(01:45:30) Hoarding, Collecting, and Purging.
(01:56:08) Make the show feel happy.

Episode 734: R.O.B. - New Funky Mode vs. Wii R.O.B. U Aug 08, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) New Business - The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles.
(00:05:35) Streets of Rage 4 DLC.
(00:16:30) Dabbling with Game Pass, New Pokémon Snap.
(00:17:35) QUARTERLY NUMBER TIME.
(00:23:15) Blaster Master Zero 3.
(00:33:32) A Monster's Expedition.
(00:46:15) Flight Simulator.
(00:57:30) Listener Mail - Has your mental state impacted the games you play?
(01:18:26) Presidental Demands: Upgrade ROB 64.
(01:30:50) Nintendo and Irony.
(01:56:08) Make the show feel happy.

Episode 733: Can't Tread on Me in Zero-G Aug 01, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:01:20) New Business - The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles.
(00:26:09) Streets of Rage 4 DLC. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered.
(00:39:09) Microsoft Flight Simulator.
(00:56:00) Blaster Master Zero 3.
(01:05:54) Retroactive suggestions reminder. Listener Mail - Who should have been Dr Mario's next doctor?
(01:26:13) What novelty will ruin the next Nintendo system?
(01:39:18) We smuggle J and J out of legal trouble.

Episode 732: The Blaster Master Bombshell Jul 25, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:01:19) New Business - Luigi's Mansion for 3DS.
(00:21:46) Info on the next Retroactive.
(00:26:56) Ys IX Monstrum Nox. Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective.
(00:41:59) Bioshock 2, Jason Schreier's Press Reset.
(01:16:40) The World Ends with You.
(01:34:37) Listener Mail - Childfree dudes dispense parenting advice.
(02:04:06) New heights for collector item prices.

Episode 731: The Amiibo Shuffle ft. Zachary Ty Bryan Jul 18, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:02:19) New Business - Miitopia for Nintendo Switch. Gears of War 5.
(00:24:54) Unavowed.
(00:33:54) Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! Ys IX Monstrum Nox.
(00:59:11) Super Mario All-Stars and other remasters.
(01:17:01) Listener Mail - How does Greg keep his finger on the pulse of the Nintendo community.
(01:33:18) Boycotting over marketing schemes.
(01:47:27) Is gacha predatory?

Episode 730: The Horny Summer You Can't Afford to Skip Jul 11, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:02:48) Listener Mail (OLED model).
(01:12:13) Using FOMO to sell Earthbound.
(01:46:39) Nintendo's mobile division gone off into the horny weeds.

Episode 729: The Fallout of Mario Golfs Jul 04, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:02:11) New Business - Tekken's Kazuya in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
(00:43:11) Mario Golf: Super Rush.
(01:08:04) Human Fall Flat.
(01:18:48) The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors.
(01:33:35) Listener Mail: Gui and Greg's Charm Studios.
(01:58:29) YOUR perfect bunch of misfits.

Episode 728: Nerf Kirby with this One Weird Trick Jun 27, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:02:23) New Business - KUUKIYOMI 3: Consider It More and More!! - Father to Son. Donut Country. Game Builder Garage.
(00:14:33) Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind. Mutazione.
(00:27:30) Super Baseball Simulator 1000. Horizon Zero Dawn.
(00:48:09) Romancing Saga 3.
(01:13:10) Listener Mail: Forever Entertainment deal.
(01:46:13) We assemble a crack team of Nintendo characters for one last score.

Episode 727: In With the Old (E3 2021) Jun 16, 2021

FEATURING:

Revival of Metroid Dread.
Sequel to Breath of the Wild
Return of WarioWare: Get It Together!
Redemption of Kazuya Mishima in Smash
Re-Boot of Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot
All the other news from Nintendo E3 2021

Episode 726: Peek Behind the Shower Curtain Jun 12, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:11:36) New Business: The E3 Media Week experience.
(00:35:19) The Haze saga: The Unwrapping (and playing).
(00:52:43) A Way Out. Bud Spencer and Terence Hill's Slaps and Beans.
(01:08:36) Monster Hunter Rise.

Episode 725: E3 and the Ten Minutes in Prime Time Jun 06, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:01:07) General E3 talk.
(00:56:16) New Business - Ongoing PS5 and Haze saga: The Shipping.
(01:19:50) R-Type Final 2.
(01:44:17) Favorite E3 presentations.

Episode 724: Naked Gun 358/2 Days May 30, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:02:16) New Business - Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir.
(00:15:55) New Pokemon Snap, Space Invaders Forever.
(00:32:50) Kentucky Route Zero.
(00:58:30) Acquiring the PS5 and a new copy of Haze.
(01:17:08) Listener Mail - EA acquiring the SMB developer.
(01:53:41) Games that reflect their era.

Episode 723: The Tub Who Saw Too Much May 23, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:02:04) News - Mario Golf: Super Rush new trailer, Zelda and Loftwing amiibo.
(00:43:26) New Business - Mass Effect: Legendary Edition.
(01:01:56) The Touryst.
(01:20:25) Listener Mail - Tubs and the Twitch Condition.
(01:42:23) Setting gaming goals.
(02:17:08) Making money on Nintendo IP.

Episode 722: Minimal Eroticism May 16, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:02:56) Listener Mail - Games that encapsulate what Nintendo is about.
(00:20:46) Gimmicks that don't stick around.
(00:37:23) Nintendo games exploring the human condition.
(01:03:23) Jonny's email.
(01:08:02)New Business - Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir and The Girl Who Stands Behind.
(01:33:03) Manifold Garden physical release, pandemic logistics, indie publishing behind-the-scenes, minimal eroticism.
(01:55:38) Nier: Automata.
(02:18:24) Forza Street.

Episode 721: Can You Defenestrate Snoop Dogg? May 09, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:02:19) Game Builder Garage.
(00:13:19) Nintendo FY21 financial results.
(00:46:05) New Business - New Pokemon Snap. The NFL draft.
(01:02:23) Super Mario 3D World. Panzer Dragoon II Zwei.
(01:12:02) Hotshot Racing.
(01:22:55) Puzzle Quest. Def Jam: Fight for NY.
(01:34:58) Listener Mail - Are platinum points worth it anymore?
(01:50:05) 15% off Pilotwings Resort, in perpetuity.
(01:58:19) Wrong: New Pokemon Snap is long.

Episode 720: RFN is NWR Backwards May 02, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:05:10) New Business - New Pokemon Snap.
(00:44:23) MLB The Show 21.
(01:16:56) Yakuza Like a Dragon.
(01:30:19) Sega Saturn.
(01:59:23) Jon's several rabbit holes (PS3 and Vita nostalgia, and more).

Episode 720: Turner Classic's: Make My Movie Apr 25, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:02:54) New Business - The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles.
(00:17:31) Monster Hunter Rise.
(00:36:55) Pac-Man 99's paid modes.
(00:46:21) Bowser's Fury and Super Mario 3D World. Smelter.
(00:58:22) Ask Iwata.
(01:18:30) Listener Mail - Kramer vs Kramer: The Game.
(01:33:47) eShop's future closure.
(01:57:51) Buddy Mission: Bond.

Episode 718: On the Edge of Blue Apr 18, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:01:26) Listener Mail - Indie Showcase, no more surprises til E3?
(00:34:59) Sus Switch Pro Specs.
(01:15:50) Short RPGs.
(01:30:27) New Business - Monster Hunter Rise.
(01:38:33) Bravely Default II.
(01:48:12) Poison Control.
(01:53:39) Fantasian.

Episode 717: Consider Mappy's Back Apr 11, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:04:02) New Business - Monster Hunter Rise.
(01:01:18) Pac-Man 99.
(01:30:41) Listener Mail - Our retro couch co-op recommendations.

Episode 716: Previously on Radio Free Nintedno Apr 04, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) RetroActive - Resident Evil: Revelations.
That is it. It is just the RetroActive this week.
No, I will not put time codes for other stuff, that is all we talk about.
Okay, we do talk about Chris filling out paperwork.

Episode 715: Now Streaming on Wii MotionPlus Mar 28, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:05:26) New Business - Doom 3.
(00:18:42) Bravely Default II update, Pikmin 3 Deluxe final update.
(00:34:53) Unruly Heroes.
(00:39:17) Monster Hunter Rise.
(00:53:25) Listener Mail - What would it take to port Starfox Zero to Switch?
(01:29:18) Why would you choose Xbox?

Episode 714: Robert Rodriguez's Mega Duck and Cougar Boy Mar 21, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:08:01) New Business - Pikmin 3 Deluxe.
(00:11:04) Grindstone.
(00:19:26) SNK VS. CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM and NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol.1.
(00:45:13) Listener Mail - When will Nintendo finally pander to our nostalgia?
(01:19:42) Missing bespoke handheld versions of console games.

Episode 713: No Amiibos, No Amicos Mar 14, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:01:51) New Business - Bravely Default II.
(00:07:34) Pikmin 3 Deluxe.
(00:28:17) Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.
(00:52:55) Purchasing updates: A tale of restraint.
(01:22:35) Plugs: March Patreon episode, Guillaume on 143 Pixels podcast, The Famicast's 10th anniversary.
(01:35:16) Listener Mail - How to cram more RPGs in your busy schedule.
(01:52:11) Consoles and games we've loved from afar.

Episode 712: It Sounds Stupid Said Out Loud Mar 07, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:03:49) New Business: February 2021 Pokemon Direct.
(00:47:22) Pyra and Mythra in Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
(01:17:11) Bravely Default II.
(01:37:01) The Wonderful 101, Children of Morta.
(01:46:07) Ring Fit Adventure.
(01:52:39) Listener Mail: How to prioritize being active over video games.

Episode 711: Crest the Wave with the Right Shaka Feb 28, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:11:08) New Business: Children of Morta.
(00:26:33) Bravely Default: Flying Fairy.
(00:36:26) Hands-on with THE C64.
(01:09:39) Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.
(01:25:10) Listener Mail: Getting past our pet peeves in good games.
(01:57:48) The RFN crew decides for you.

Episode 710: Can't Trust an Isoceles Triangle Feb 21, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:03:49) February 2020 Nintendo Direct discussion.
(01:36:43) Project Triangle Strategy demo discussion.
(02:02:04) New Business: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury.

Episode 709: Invest in the Success of Amico Feb 14, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:08:39) New Business - Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury anticipation.
(00:14:39) KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory.
(00:30:37) The C64 'Maxi'.
(00:55:00) Fallen Legion Revenants.
(01:08:55) The Wonderful 101: Remastered.
(01:20:00) Listener Mail - Can nothing stop Momotaro Dentetsu's momentum in Japan?
(01:45:03) Not the PS5, anyway.

Episode 708: Can't Out-Edge Mario Feb 07, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:00:53) New Business - Even the Ocean.
(00:10:18) Cyber Shadow.
(00:22:19) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
(00:50:32) Baldur's Gate.
(01:08:57) Mario's consistency.

Episode 707: Real Experts in Smurf Dancing Jan 31, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:02:32) Listener Mail - J and J Dream Factory's Super Nintendo Land.
(00:17:46) Quiz: the innumerable party games on Wii.
(00:37:48) What if the Wii U had been a success?
(01:02:52) Our Top Fives of 2020.

Episode 706: The Age of Pissery Jan 24, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:01:29) New Business - The Jackbox Party Pack.
(00:26:42) Hades.
(00:32:12) Moon.
(00:43:18) Razor Kishi.
(00:53:20) Paradise Killer.
(01:24:10) Listener Mail - What's with the Xbox talk?

Episode 705: Only the Cat Will Know Jan 17, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:06:55) New Business - Paradise Killer.
(00:19:26) Monster Hunter Rise.
(00:34:07) Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Call of the Sea.
(00:43:52) Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, New Pokemon Snap.
(01:06:08) Halo, Double Dragon Neon.
(01:15:08) Scott Pilgrim vs The World and other RCR-likes.
(01:18:04) Listener Mail - Regrets for purchasing or not purchasing crap.
(01:46:58) How to use Nintendo's new studio.

Episode 704: Paid CEX Acts Jan 10, 2021

FEATURING:

(00:09:39) Listener Mail - How to sunset an eShop.
(00:27:20) A theme park NOW!?
(00:48:28) CEX pests.
(01:08:29) New Business - Robotics;Note Elite.
(01:18:00) Panzer Paladin.
(01:39:04) Hades.
(02:10:46) Carto.
(02:18:18) Halo CE.

Episode 703: Incursions into Complete Despair: A Holiday Special Dec 20, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:02:41) New Business - New Bravely Default 2 demo.
(00:36:01) Hand-on Sephiroth in Smash Bros Ultimate.
(01:06:11) PixelJunk Eden 2.
(01:14:45) Mechstermination Force.
(01:19:31) Contra Hard Corps.
(01:22:02) Xbox Series X Power Your Dreams, Viva Pinata, Star Wars Squadrons.
(01:39:07) Banjo Kazooie.
(01:44:06) Dragon Quest 11 S, Project xCloud.

Episode 702: More Crane Than Kick, You Might Say Dec 13, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:02:50) Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrected at the Video Game Awards.
(00:19:06) Smash character reveal.
(00:40:01) New Business - Burnout Paradise.
(00:54:59) Hades.
(01:00:46) NHL 94 Rewind.
(01:11:44) Dragon Quest 11 S.
(01:19:56) Listener Mail: Backward compatibility benefits for newcomers.
(01:51:42) Melee drama.

Episode 701: Remember Outdoors? Dec 06, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:10:07) New Business - Star Wars: Squadrons.
(00:41:40) Lonely Mountains: Downhill.
(00:57:15) Tetris Effect: Connected.
(01:09:16) Dragon Quest 11 S, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen.
(01:27:29) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
(01:38:39) Listener Mail: The sincerest form of flattery.

Episode 700: Welcome to the Tubtime Galaxy Nov 22, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:06:45) New Business - Pikmin New Play Control 1+2.
(00:24:00) Xbox Series X.
(00:52:36) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
(01:17:38) Hades.
(02:05:15) Call-Ins - Make a Warriors Game.
(02:28:00) Syrenne has a PS5.
(03:14:50) Learning from Smash characters.
(03:30:00) Turning points in the RFN Era.
(04:00:25) Greg and importing games.
(04:11:15) Will Nintendo ever go to PC?
(04:19:35) Are people harder on Nintendo now?

Episode 699: I Think I Know What Yoshi's Fingers Look Like Nov 15, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:10:01) New Business - A bit of Turok talk, Xbox One Series X.
(00:22:34) Yakuza: Like a Dragon.
(00:39:05) Observer.
(00:55:49) Forgotton Anne.
(01:09:42) Cloud gaming, a step in the wrong direction.

Episode 698: Everything's a Conspiracy Now Nov 08, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) Nintendo Second Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results.
(00:35:25) Listener Mail: Start of gen opportunities (retro revivals).
(01:03:14) We honor (?) Sean Connery's memory.
(01:21:49) Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.
(01:30:30) Moving Out.
(01:39:02) Part Time UFO.
(01:46:12) The Walking Dead: A New Frontier.
(01:52:45) Castlevania: Harmony of Despair.
(02:03:41) Wallachia: Reign of Dracula.

Episode 697: Gerard Depardieu, Vampire Hunter Nov 01, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:11:34) Nintendo Partners Showcase.
(00:22:07) Part Time UFO.
(00:35:08) No More Heroes 3 and remasters.
(00:44:53) Bravely Default 2.
(00:53:16) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity demo.
(01:07:34) Hades.
(01:19:06) Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Doom Eternal. State of Decay 2.
(01:33:46) Castlevania Anniversary Collection.
(01:49:26) Into the Breach.

Episode 696: WAM - Wet Ass Mario 64 Oct 25, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:03:41) New Business - Bulb Boy.
(00:08:34) The Final Station.
(00:21:04) Retroactive - Super Mario 64.

Episode 695: Our Famous Motto, Plugs not Hugs Oct 18, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:01:38) New Business - Minecraft in Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
(00:21:16) Kingdom Hearts: Memody of Memory demo.
(00:35:02) Actraiser and Sol Seraph.
(01:01:39) 13 Sentinels, Hide and Dance, Cook Serve Delicious 2.
(01:11:45) Wolfenstein: Youngblood.
(01:23:20) Listener Mail: Applying the All-Star formula on our series of choice.

Episode 694: Super Mario's 3D Package Oct 11, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:02:30) Treehouse: Live on Pikmin 3 and Hyrule Warriors.
(00:13:13) Ubisoft's image and Nintendo's partnership.
(00:38:42) RFN episode naming.
(01:04:20) Sequels that changed the perceptions of the original.
(01:26:09) Say three nice things about Mario Sunshine
(02:02:34) Kidnap a dev team from the past to make games today.

Episode 693: Celebrating Our Steves Oct 04, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) Super Smash Bros X Minecraft.
(00:41:14) Plugs, and impromptu Super Mario 64 DS talk.
(00:52:07) New Business - Super Mario Bros 35.
(01:30:09) Eliza.
(01:42:52) Greg's ongoing Mariopalooza (Super Mario 3D All-Star and Super Mario All-Star).
(01:46:29) Hades. 13 Sentinels.

Episode 692: J.O.C.K.S.T.R.A.P. Sep 27, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:02:56) New Business: Hades.
(00:28:35) Super Mario 3D All-Stars (Sunshine).
(00:56:00) S.C.A.T.
(01:08:26) Mario's Super Picross.
(01:12:30) Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.
(01:27:13) 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim.
(01:38:08) Listener Mail: GBA recommendations.
(02:02:11) Pronoponciation.
(02:19:00) Limited Run and other Strictly Limited games.

Episode 691: Those Weird Deviants who Start with Sunshine Sep 20, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:01:24) Nintendo Partner Showcase.
(01:17:49) New Business - Super Punch Patrol.
(01:24:16) Super Mario 3D All-Stars
(01:39:28) Stunt Race FX.
(02:06:44) The Stretchers.
(02:09:16) Sayonara Wild Hearts.
(02:22:12) Florence.
(02:30:19) Guillaume's Odama 2 pitch.

Episode 690: A Million Little Pieces Sep 13, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) A broken episode, and clips about Hyrule Warriors scarves and Odama.
(00:17:55) RFN Patreon Episode 009: Opportunities Knock - UNLOCKED! James, Greg, Jon, and Gui save E3!

Episode 689: It's Got a Game and a Watch. It's a Game and Watch. Sep 06, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:01:51) Mario 35th Anniversary Direct.
(01:15:43) New Business - RPG Maker MV.
(01:52:53) Blackbird.
(02:01:35) Clubhouse Games.
(02:11:45) The Stretchers.
(02:20:35)Paper Mario: The Origami King

Episode 688: Collection of Kawazu's Compromising Material Aug 30, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:02:01) Nintendo Partner Showcase.
(00:34:11) New Business - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2.
(00:42:16) Torchlight 2.
(00:47:19) Paper Mario: The Origami King.
(01:13:11) Manifold Garden.
(01:23:07)Super Punch-Out!! (Arcade).
(01:25:34) Forza Horizon 4 DLC.

Episode 687: This Podcast Is Also Out Now Aug 23, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:05:12) A conversation with Manifold Garden producer Syrenne McNulty about the game.
(00:59:47) The rest of the Indie World presentation's games.
(01:46:18) Planescape: Torment coda.

Episode 686: Apocalypse BOGO Aug 16, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:02:40) New Business - Planescape: Torment.
(00:30:49) Mr. Driller: DrillLand.
(00:35:22) Doom 64.
(00:46:41) Metro 2033 Redux.
(00:54:15) Mega Man X.
(00:54:15) Darksiders Genesis.
(01:05:05) Murder by Numbers.
(01:26:04) Listener Mail - RPGs too anime.
(01:38:31) Shouldn't have we gotten a new Ace Attorney by now?
(01:51:09) More Fire Emblem Echoes please.
(02:08:20) Super Mario Odyssey hot take.
(02:23:43) Hoodwinked by marketing.

Episode 685: The Great Yoshi Robbery Aug 09, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:01:29) Breaking News: Pikmin 3, again.
(00:23:24) Listener Mail - The Gigaleak.
(01:20:10) Nintendo's slow output.
(01:42:52) Shouldn't have we gotten a new Mario Kart by now?

Episode 684: Let Them Eat Donuts Aug 02, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:04:37) New Business: Wandersong.
(00:22:25) The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
(00:48:58) Listener Mail: Dragalia Lost.

Episode 683: Reggie's Strangely Square Back Jul 26, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:02:31) Freedom Comes!
(00:12:20) Boom Blox Terrorism
(00:20:33) New Business: KUUKIYOMI 2.
(00:31:18) Conduct Together!
(00:37:24) Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Grafitti
(00:54:56) Mega Man X.
(00:58:21) NHL 20
(01:11:32) Paper Mario: The Origami King.
(01:29:59) Ring Fit for Fit People.
(01:41:27) Excommunicated Paper Mario characters.
(02:33:00) Of Sakurai and Hand Gestures.

Episode 682: Xenoblade Routes: The Best Jul 19, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:07:22) New Business: Bloodstained Curse of the Moon 2.
(00:26:30) Video Game Comfort Food.
(00:37:50) A Sinister Plan.
(00:47:11) Mega Man X.
(00:56:44) Split Pad Pro.
(01:05:29) Yoshi's New Incentives.
(01:39:19) Ring Fit Billionaires.

Episode 681: Eyeglasses in the Shed Jul 11, 2020

FEATURING:

Retroactive: Crystalis (NES).

Episode 680: I Don't Gnome Jul 05, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:00:48) New Business: Min Min in Smash.
(00:39:41) Mr DRILLER Dril Till you Drop.
(00:50:51) BoxBoy + BoxGirl, Athena, Animal Crossing updates.
(01:01:01) Dragon Quest 11.
(01:06:48) Xenoblade Chronicles DE.
(01:15:19) Listener Mail: COVID-19 bringing back electronic instruments.
(01:41:25) Wii torpedoeing long-term gain.

Episode 679: False-Good Ideas Jun 28, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:02:42) New Business: Mr DRILLER DrillLand.
(00:25:39) Sunset Riders.
(00:44:11) Forza Horizon 4.
(01:12:32) Yes, Your Grace.
(01:23:39) Pokemon Snap.
(01:36:50) Ben Wander's A Case of Distrust.

Episode 678: To Serve Pokemon Jun 21, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:07:05) Listener Mail? Nintendo's Quality of Life initiatives and the Pokemon Direct.
(00:58:08) The House of Faberge (Interlude).
(01:01:03) Listener Mail: Smashing spoilers.
(001:37:28) Primarily handheld devs we want to see on Switch. An opportunity.

Episode 677: Their Time, Their Dime - The Way to Help Yourself and Don't Bother Me Jun 14, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:07:35) New Business: BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!
(00:21:21) Rygar.
(00:31:14) Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition.
(00:50:27) Super Mega Baseball 3.
(01:00:03) PC Engine Core Grafx Mini.
(01:29:42) Listener Mail: What would happen if we took Hiroshi Yamauchi and replaced him with Mr. McBossman.

Episode 676: An Entire Episode About Nintendo Switch Online Games Jun 07, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:03:01) Your NSO Retroactive pitches.
(00:35:58) Listener Mail: New console for Nintendo Switch Online.

Episode 675: Whatever You're About to Say is Wrong May 31, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:03:35) New Business : Super Mega Baseball 3.
(00:43:55) Streets of Rage 4, Mario Gold: World Tour.
(01:03:36) Super Mario Maker 2. Panel de Pon and other new Nintendo Online games.
(01:19:51) The Eternal Struggle.
(01:41:38) Switch Heavy.

Episode 674: The Fall of Miiverse May 24, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:06:08) Listener Mail : Gaps in the Switch library.
(00:28:51) Is there something about Nintendo that makes them bad at services?
(01:12:58) Our stretched out remakes.

Episode 673: Sexually Liberated Luigi May 17, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:00:00) The Big News: Panel de Pon
(00:10:27) The Lesser News: Paper Mario The Origami King.
(00:31:39) New Business - Assassins Creed.
(00:47:50) Panzer Dragoon: Remake.
(01:16:20) Listener Mail - Swapping the gameplay of Nintendo series.
(01:51:35) RFN New Horizons.

Episode 672: A Dingo Ate My Podcast May 10, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:09:30) New Business - Sega Ages G-LOC.
(00:31:33) Streets of Rage 4.
(00:43:29) Animal Crossing New Horizons.
(00:49:13) Starfox 2.
(01:14:23) Listener Mail - Making Tantei Club a massive hit in the West.

Episode 671: Stork Genes May 03, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:02:44) Listener Mail - A normal human physician in Dr Mario. (00:20:26) Hardware revolution vs evolution. (01:13:35) We put Mario in weirder games.
(01:28:09) New Business - Streets of Rage 4. (01:50:07) Sakura Wars. (02:06:26) Super Mario Maker 2. (01:20:22) Mechstermination Force.

Episode 670: The Owltimate Copyright Infringement Apr 26, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:04:46) New Business - Super Mario Maker. (00:32:43) Animal Crossing: New Horizons. (00:59:44) Final Fantasy VII remake. (01:05:27) Heave Ho. (01:12:12) Good Job! (01:20:22) Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams.
(01:32:28) Listener Mail - Pandemic delays.

Episode 669: Vocation: Resident Representative Apr 19, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:03:02) New Business - Voxelgram. (00:14:18) Bravely Default 2 demo. (00:22:16) Ori and the Will of the Wisps. (00:32:56) Ring Fit Adventure. (00:53:48) Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean.
(01:20:42) AVICII Invector. (01:35:21) Mario + Rabbids. (01:47:44) Collection of Mana - Final Fantasy Adventure.

Episode 668: Urban's Old Champion Apr 12, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:02:02) Listener Mail - Faithful remakes and complete reimaginings. (00:45:28) Unfairly maligned Nintendo games and games not maligned enough.
(01:36:48) New Business - Doom Eternal. (02:04:37) Astral Chain. (02:30:04) New Smash spirits and Viewpoint 64.

Episode 667: Bowser's Inside Dating Sim Apr 05, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:05:57) New Business - Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories. (00:51:56) Animal Crossing: New Horizons. (01:12:14) Murder by Numbers. (01:17:02) Good Job! (01:24:26) A Short Hike.
(01:34:02) Listener Mail - Incidental music. (01:57:59) Giving villains their game.

Episode 666: Disrupted Plans Mar 29, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:03:58) New Business - Animal Crossing.
(00:45:24) March 26th 2020 Nintendo Direct Mini. (01:54:02) 666 emails.

Episode 665: Cape Horn, South Africa Mar 22, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:03:59) New Business - Doom 1993. (00:09:02) GameStop staggered Doom Eternal and AC launches. (00:22:12) Collection of Mana (Trials of Mana). (00:39:23) Trials of Mana demo. (00:44:20) Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles. (00:53:37) Atlus Euro sale. (00:58:07) Animal Crossing talk.
(01:10:42) Listener Mail - Guess the game that actually exists. (01:56:09) Good game mechanics that never came back.

Episode 664: Tub Connoisseur Mar 15, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:05:50) New Business - Ori and the Will of the Wisps. (00:11:39) Doom (1993). (00:25:34) Collection of Mana (Trials of Mana), Murder by Numbers.
(00:38:14) News - Pandemics, E3, and you. (01:15:35) Nintendo LEGO. (01:40:01) Bonus Nier talk.

Episode 663: RPG Voltron Mar 08, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:03:59) New Business - Murder by Numbers. (00:07:58) Sega Ages Phantasy Star. (00:16:15) Collection of Mana. (00:40:53) Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore.
(01:15:53) Persona 5 Scramble/Strikers. (01:54:46) Fire Emblem: Three Houses expansion.

Episode 662: What to Do if You Find a Chest with a Copy of Aidyn Chronicles Mar 01, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:01:38) Listener Mail - Dragon Quest vs Final Fantasy.
(00:56:06) Do they even localize for Canadian French. (01:20:22) Favorite level to go back to. (01:42:16) A Link to the Past is dang hard.

Episode 661: Dropping the Gloves Feb 23, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:01:14) Animal Crossing Direct. (00:18:53) New Business - Fire Emblem Three Houses: Cindered Shadows. (00:30:04) Sega Ages Puyo Puyo 2. (00:38:39) River City Girls. (00:51:15) Pop N Twinbee.
(01:13:10) Batman Collection on Switch? (01:29:28) Alien Isolation.

Episode 660: Summer-Splash Mr. EAD Feb 16, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:03:25) New Business - Sega Ages: Fantasy Zone. (00:06:48) Project xCloud. (00:21:42) Bastion. (00:37:18) The Messenger.
(00:48:35) Last year's predictions. (01:04:10) Predictions.

Episode 659: Sometimes It's Okay to Bean a Child Feb 09, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:00:48) New Business - Wide Ocean Big Jacket.
(00:16:20) Retroactive - Rhythm Thief.

Episode 658: Taking in the Goo Feb 02, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:02:14) New Business - Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. (00:08:29) Sega Ages: Shinobi. (00:15:09) Luigi's Mansion 3. (00:26:00) Final Fantasy V. (00:43:36) Byleth in Smash. (01:08:18) Ys 8. (01:15:08) Sky Skipper.
(01:21:25) Jon's Top 5 of 2019.
(01:29:22) Listener Mail - The Decade in Marios. (01:50:43) Breaking with the consensus/Poorly-selling critical darlings. (02:22:41) Our favorite Smash spirits.

Episode 657: Killing Arms Jan 26, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:06:53) Listener Mail: Too many sword bros. (00:39:53) A "quick" Switch report card.

Episode 656: Top 1010 of the Decade Jan 18, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:03:17) Our top tens of the decade, 10 to 6. (00:29:32) Five. (00:51:59) Four.
(01:12:53) Three. (01:45:36) Two. (02:18:36) One and honorable mentions.

Episode 655: Bringing that Big Lindemann Energy Jan 12, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:03:01) New Business - Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. (00:23:11) Space Invader news, New Super Lucky's Tale. (00:44:00) Guacamelee! 2.
(00:59:33) January 9th 2020 Pokemon Direct.
(01:31:00) Our Top Fives of 2020! Number 5. (01:43:48) Number 4. (01:52:35) Number 3. (02:04:56) Number 2. (02:22:05) Number 1 and honorable mentions.

Episode 654: The Reverse Jinx Jan 05, 2020

FEATURING:

(00:02:46) New Business - The Gardens Between. (00:17:34) Pokemon Sword and Shield. (00:29:15) Darius Cozmic Collection. (00:45:36) Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2. (01:09:06) James' random game stream. (01:14:31) SEGA AGES Phantasy Star. (01:26:38) KUUKIYOMI: Consider It!

Episode 653: Swallower-In-Chief Dec 21, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:11:06) New Business - Sega Ages Phantasy Star, Demon's Tilt. (00:24:47) Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition. (00:49:32) Shovel Knight: King of Cards, Shovel Knight: Showdown.
(01:10:00) Listener Mail - Where is SMTV? (00:32:09) We horrify Miyamoto. (01:23:20) Best year of the decade. (01:45:02) Making the next ULTIMATE game (02:13:37) CSI: Mushroom Kingdom

Episode 652: Notanyfe, Anyfe, Thatsanyfe Dec 15, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:05:09) Listener Mail - Our Pokemon region. (00:32:09) We horrify Miyamoto. (00:52:48) Old games as a service.
(01:30:23) New Business - Ys: The Oath in Felghana and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. (01:42:18) Sega Ages Phantasy Star. (01:59:03) Shovel Knight: King of Cards.

Episode 651: Identifying Your Sugar Daddy Dec 08, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:03:44) New Business - Ori and the Blind Forest Definitive Edition on Switch. (00:13:38) Pokemon Sword and Shield. (00:21:42) Grandia HD Collection. (00:43:48) New Super Lucky's Tale. (00:48:22) Bloodstained Switch patch 1/2. (00:54:31) The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening remake. (01:04:29) Super Mario Maker 2 finally gets Spike. (01:12:22) SNES Online.
(01:26:04) Listener Mail - Nintendo Online as a paid service.

Episode 650: Use Steroids, Kids Dec 01, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:03:12) New Business - Ring Fit Adventure. (00:39:05) Pokemon Sword and Shield. (00:41:34) Crypt of the Necrodancer.
(00:51:22) Listener Mail - Expectations changing your experience with a game.

Episode 649: French Poetry Slam Nov 24, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:03:56) New Business - Pokemon Sword and Shield. (00:28:17) The Outer Worlds. (00:44:10) Gui's Wii U Woes. (00:52:00) Yoshi's Cookie. (00:54:57) Milkmaid of the Milky Way. (01:02:56) Luigi's Mansion 3. (01:21:40) Shusse Ozumo. Mr Goemon.
(01:37:32) Listener Mail - Nintendo's World of Goo. (01:50:19) Difficulty modes that change the game.

Episode 648: Les Absents Ont Toujours Tort Nov 17, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:03:45) New Business - New Super Lucky's Tale. (00:12:52) The Jackbox Party Pack 6. (00:20:56) Luigi's Mansion 3. (00:29:45) Persona Q2. (00:52:55) Groove Coaster Wai Wai Party. (00:58:06) Wii U transfer.
(01:04:22) Listener Mail - Franchise-specific expertise in reviewers. (01:27:46) Unconventional introductions to a genre. (01:43:12) Going back to older games feels refreshing.

Episode 647: History is Columns Nov 10, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:01:12) New Business - Terry Bogard in Smash Bros. (00:54:18) Garou: Mark of the Wolves. (01:12:00) Kero Blaster.
(01:18:27) Columns 2: The Voyage Through Time. (01:33:39) Tokyo Dark. (01:45:51) Listener Mail - Joe and Mac 2. (01:48:00) Samus Return direct sequel?

Episode 646: The Twin Scourges of Montana Nov 03, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:01:37) New Business - Return of the Obra Dinn. (00:24:29) Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. (00:37:49) Jonny Turbo's Arcade Presents.
(01:05:55) We play 20 questions. (01:18:32) The review game. (01:44:11) 20 more questions.

Episode 645: But First, I Want to Talk About Burger Time Oct 27, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:01:37) New Business - Return of the Obra Dinn. (00:24:29) Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. (00:37:49) Jonny Turbo's Arcade Presents.
(01:05:55) We play 20 questions. (01:18:32) The review game. (01:44:11) 20 more questions.

Episode 644: HR Tiger Has 10 Years Experience Oct 20, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:03:51) New Business - Sonic Team Racing. (00:16:12) Crash Team Racing. (00:29:55) Resident Evil 4. (00:45:45) Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair.
(01:00:47) Listener Mail - Playing as horrible animals. (01:13:43) Famicom Detective Club and localization. (01:19:41) Great maps. The best.

Episode 643: My Son's Name is Turok Oct 13, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:06:35) New Business - The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. (00:08:20) Portland arcades and bookstores. (00:32:16) Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair. (00:54:56) Mario Kart Tour. (01:16:00) Unravel Two.
(01:35:15) Listener Mail - Video game names for kids? (01:56:15) Smash antagonism.

Episode 642: The Fudge Factor Oct 06, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:02:12) New Business - The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. (00:24:31) Dragon Quest XI S. (00:33:31) Chrono Trigger. (00:49:51) Ori and the Blind Forest Definitive Edition.
(01:08:54) Listener Mail - Why is the online so bad? (01:27:36) Overpriced solutions. (01:45:07) Nintendo music coming to streaming services? (01:54:40) AlphaDream.

Episode 641: Controversial Goose Takes Sep 29, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:03:44) Listener Mail - Untitled Goose Game. (00:27:39) What is a portable system. Pokemon. (00:43:23) Chasm. (01:02:27) The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Astral Chain.
(01:31:45) Listener Mail - Favorite 90s gaming memories. (02:00:14) Unfrozen Caveman Gamer from the year 2001.

Episode 640: The Many Voices of Greg Leahy Sep 22, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:09:15) Listener Mail - Losing a game. (00:26:35) Games that are fun to exploit.
(00:53:15) Capcom Callout: Resident Evil Triple Pack.
(00:58:42) Rebooting Miitomo

Episode 639: Schrodinger's Punk Sep 15, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:01:38) New Business - Ring-Con, Daemon X Machina. (00:5:49) Travis Strikes Again. (00:40:02) Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online. (00:53:22) Super Smash Bros Ultimate. (01:06:26) Final Celeste DLC.
(01:18:25) Listener Mail - Negativity. (01:42:59) Ongoing Capcom Callout series. (01:46:04) New gameplay for Donkey Kong, Nintendo reselling us their games ad nauseam.

Episode 638: Eaten by Buster Wolf Sep 08, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:02:49) News - That plastic circle thing.
(00:10:02) Jonny's PAX West impressions - Haven. Super Meat Boy Forever. (00:29:53) Skater XL. Wave Break. (00:39:15) Trials of Mana. (00:59:23) Shovel Knight Dig. Playdate.
(01:12:28) Nintendo Direct 9.4.2019 - Nintendo Online SNES games. (01:25:43) Banjo in Smash, future characters. (01:49:05) All the rest.
(02:08:19) Nintendo of Canada event - Switch Lite hands-on impressions. (02:15:17) Link's Awakening, Luigi's Mansion 3 and The Witcher 3 demos.

Episode 637: Reach Out and Shave Someone Sep 01, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:06:05) New Business - Crimson Shroud. (00:19:13) Dragon Quest XI demo. (00:36:33) Vice: Project Doom. (00:58:27) Daemon X Machina.
(01:21:05) Listener Mail - Music you can't miss. (01:38:57) Elsinore. (01:44:32) Guilt about cheating. (02:01:22) Tactics games suggestions; games that are fun to break.

Episode 636: Roll 15 to Make Lippi Useful Aug 25, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:02:48) Retroactive - Crimson Shroud.
(01:22:18) Indie World August 2019. (01:44:45) New Business - Space Harrier. (01:49:02) Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest XI demo.

Episode 635: Mesa Goen Wrap Disa Up Aug 18, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:04:52) New Business - Fire Emblem: Three Houses (00:27:51) No Man's Sky (00:41:07) Blazing Chrome (00:42:53) Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (00:49:01) XMultiply
Listener Mail - (01:01:48) Fighting games for Switch (01:10:04) Anticipating the sales of Switch Lite (01:30:22) Two boxart questions, hand drawn stand-ins and spine standardization (01:46:22) Changing a localization decision

Episode 634: Show Daddy's Joy Con Your Teeth Aug 04, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:03:38) Listener Mail - Why Mario? (00:07:45) What is going on with Nintendo mobile games? (00:34:40) The Switch is expensive to own. (00:52:00) Koei Tecmo in Smash. (01:11:00) Create a sequel to fix their predecessor.
New Business - (01:34:25) The Hero in Smash (01:52:30) R-Type Dimensions EX (01:53:30) Judgment
(01:56:55) RetroActive: Crimson Shroud

Episode 633: The Courage to Talk About Fire Emblem with My Boss Jul 28, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:01:49) New Business - Fire Emblem: Three Houses. (00:40:09) Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3. (00:43:26) Judgment. (00:54:02) The Castlevania Collection, Konami Arcade Collection.
(01:07:11) Blazing Chrome, Greg's RPG backlog. (01:13:13) Ape Out, Songbird Symphony and Oninaki Demos. (01:25:47) Listener Mail - Millenials killing the stigma around games. (01:34:49) Bad, upside down covers.

Episode 632: Your Childhood is Gone Jul 21, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:01:39) New Business - Joy-Con drift. (00:08:28) Final Fantasy. Yes, the first one. But the GBA version. Played on a DS Lite. (00:23:08) Blazing Chrome. (00:34:54) The Messenger DLC. (00:49:01) Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love.
(00:59:43) Listener Mail - Exciting new mini retro consoles. (01:34:49) An exploration of the blue collar background of Nintendo characters. (01:54:17) Our ideal Arms sequel.

Episode 631: What's the Problem with Friendship? Jul 14, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:07:00) New Business - Metroid: Samus Returns. (00:30:56) Xenoblade Chronicles 2. (00:49:56) Super Mario Maker 2, The Messenger DLC. (00:57:12) Dr. Mario World.
(01:14:39) Listener Mail - The Switch Lite.

Episode 630: Desperately Seeking Psychopaths Jul 07, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:03:14) Listener Mail - Long live F-Zero. (00:42:03) Octopath Kart. (00:46:06) Sequel of the Wild. (01:05:12) The hunkiest Nintendo execs (now that Reggie is gone). (01:29:38) Kirby City Royale.
(01:34:34) New Business - Virtua Racing. (01:46:13) Super Mario Maker 2.

Episode 629: Public Estrangement Jun 30, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:02:48) New Business - Super Mario Maker 2. (00:32:31) Sea of Thieves. (00:44:21) Doom, NHL 19. (00:53:07) Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
(01:03:43) Listener Mail - What's the deal with Final Fantasy V? (01:31:11) Long live 3DS. (01:50:15) The Conduit.

Episode 628: This Podcast Remastered by M2 Jun 23, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:03:15) New Business - Xenoblade Chronicles 2. (00:25:26) Turok. (00:50:32) Contra Anniversary Collection. (01:23:46) The Last Remnant.
(01:42:20) Listener Mail - Games we'd like ported in perpetuity.

Episode 627: Gooigi Is Firmly in My Wheelhouse Jun 12, 2019

FEATURING:

Zelda
Luigi Mansion 3
More Zelda
A ton of anime
A whole bunch of other E3 content

Episode 626: Unlicensed Machamp Registry Jun 09, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:02:04) New Business - Wonder Boy Returns Remix. (00:14:28) Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle. (00:35:34) Sumer. (00:43:20) Gunlord X.
(01:08:00) Pokemon Direct discussion.

Episode 625: Donkey Kong, King of Kings, Second of His Name Jun 02, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:03:05) New Business - Detective Pikachu impressions. (00:37:04) E3 Perdictions.
(01:16:25) Listener Mail - Pokémon Business. (01:20:09) Surefire Labo VR queasiness. (01:26:55) After the hype, disappointment. (01:47:29) Donkey Kong gets no respect.

Episode 624: Skeleton-Based Chicanery May 26, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:03:05) New Business - Detective Pikachu impressions. (00:11:53) Nintendo Switch game voucher feelings, Mario Kart Tour. (00:24:01) Dragalia Lost. (00:37:41) Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Breakforcist Battle. (00:43:27) Puzzle Bobble 2, Gunbird 2, Twinkle Star Sprites.
(00:57:54) Castlevania Anniversary Collection. (01:36:15) The Elder Scrolls Online. (01:52:51) Project Nimbus.

Episode 623: Not in a Train! Not in a Tree! Not in a Boat! Link! Let Me Be! May 19, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:03:03) Nintendo Direct for Super Mario Maker 2
(00:31:48) RetroAcitve: Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - How Far did You Get?
(00:58:59) The World of Spirit Tracks - a DS-ass Zelda Game.
(01:45:15) Fighting Foes and Controls.
(02:05:46) 10 Secrets...: A secret 3D Zelda Game?!

Episode 622: Fanciful Yet Relatively Simple May 12, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:05:18) Listener Mail - The cancelled games we'd resurrect. (00:31:04) We choose your next ringtone. (00:45:57) Nintendo the Musical.
(01:04:56) A little New Business - Venture Kid, VA-11 Hall-A, Tesla VS Lovecraft DLC, Enter the Gungeon. (01:19:01) Defining Spike. (01:41:50) Video game facts that blew our minds.

Episode 621: Phallic Ships and Sonic's Hips May 05, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:05:23) New Business - Konami Arcade Classics. (00:14:25) Darius Cozmic Collection. (00:31:27) Galak-Z. (00:36:41) Venture Kid. (00:46:22) BoxBoxBoy! (00:53:23) The Darkside Detective.
(01:10:33) Listener Mail - David's unread emails. (01:11:37) Final Fantasy remakes. (01:33:13) That cartoon look. (01:55:25) Sonic: The Hedgehog: The Movie.

Episode 620: "Are You a Child?" and Other Ways to Kill a Conversation Apr 28, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:05:33) New Business - Cuphead. (00:15:43) Yoshi's Crafted World. (00:20:42) New Super Mario Bros. 2, Streetpass nostalgia. (00:38:23) Selling the Switch in China. (00:48:48) Punch Line, Galak-Z. (01:08:48) Out Run. (01:15:16) Wave Race 64.
(01:34:04) Listener Mail - Our Nintendo genre mash-ups. (01:53:31) Getting rid of massive collections.

Episode 619: A Tale for Two Apr 19, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:9:14) New Business - Super Smash Ultimate 3.0. (00:25:38) Boxboy! + Boxgirl! (00:38:57) Blaster Master Zero 2. (00:44:00) Konami Anniversary Collection: Arcade. (00:57:55) Dragon Quest Builders.

Episode 618: Collecting our BAFTAs Apr 14, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:9:13) Listener Mail - Perpetual complainers. (00:31:20) Games we're infamous for liking. (00:53:13) Real or fake: kart racers edition.
(01:19:23) Franchises we'd like to see in VR. (01:34:12) We eliminate your favorite composers.

Episode 617: The Platonic Ideal Apr 07, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:12:03) Listener Mail - Castlevania Anniversary Collection. (00:21:00) Yoshi's Crafted World.
(01:03:54) Final Fantasy VII. (01:22:36) Symphony of the Night. (01:34:35) Nintendo Labo Vehicle Kit.

Episode 616: Waluigi's Russian Troll Farm Mar 31, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:01:32) Listener Mail - No one else wants this. (00:22:14) Identifying missing pieces of Nintendo lore. (00:40:24) Most wanted Xbox exclusives. (00:58:19) Our spirit battles. (01:16:58) Do current-gen ports make Switch look bad?
(01:26:36) Retroactive talk. (01:39:46) New Business - Umihara Kawase Fresh! (01:54:12) Horizon Chase Turbo. (02:06:32) Blaster Master Zero 2.

Episode 615: Tube Sliding Around Big Ape Cul-De-Sac Mar 24, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:05:09) New Business - Baba is You. (00:14:36) Hypnospace Outlaw. (00:30:15) Gris. Castlevania. (00:50:11) The Monster World trilogy. (01:06:42) Konami 50th Anniversary collections.
(01:23:48) Listener Mail - We play indie matchmaker. (01:58:56) Where's the telethon?

Episode 614: James Jones, God Rest His Soul Mar 17, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:03:04) New Business - Steins;Gate Elite. (00:13:47) Catherine Full Body. (00:23:57) Kingdom Hearts 3. (00:34:26) Anodyne. (00:44:36) Assault Android Cactus+. (00:49:31) Kero Blaster. (01:01:16) Gris.
(01:16:44) Listener Mail - Recommendations for the Nintendo neophytes. (01:37:08) Cacpcom on Swcitch. (01:51:22) The High Cost of Switching.

Episode 613: Sean Connery's Worst Wigs, a Retrospective Mar 10, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:01:35) New Business - Taiko No Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun. (00:25:01) Dragon Ball FighterZ. (00:41:17) Starlink: The Battle for Atlas.
(01:06:14) Listener Mail - It's always a good time to replay BOTW. (01:15:48) Ura Breath of the Wild. (01:37:14) We pick the remaining Smash DLC characters. (01:54:33) Labo VR.

Episode 612: 3DS eShop Insurance Fraud Mar 03, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:01:48) New Business - Anodyne. (00:16:58) Downwell. (00:25:46) Game Gear Shinobi. (00:31:40) Into the Breach. (00:48:08) Anthem. (01:05:06) New Super Mario Bros. 2.
(01:12:58) Listener Mail - Most rewarding part of doing the podcast. (01:32:14) Indie clones for MIA Nintendo games. (01:47:46) Reinventing Pokemon.

Episode 611: All Rocket-Lauchers and Nonsense Feb 24, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:01:34) New Business - Degrees of Separation. (00:14:10) Crackdown 3. (00:35:30) Jackbox Party Pack 5. (00:42:53) Pac-Man Vs. (00:47:01) Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom.
(01:02:11) Listener Mail - Farewell, Reggie. Nintendo post-Miyamoto. (01:35:34) Game Pass on Switch. (01:52:59) RFN's for-profit university.

Episode 610: Koopa Troopa Has a Car, and He's Pissed Feb 16, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:04:05) Super Mario Maker 2
(00:13:05) Super Smash Bros. 3.0, BOX BOY! + BOX GIRL!, Captain Toad DLC
(00:20:30) Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
(00:27:33) Tetris 99
(00:37:40) Assassin's Creed 3
(00:39:10) Fire Emblem: Three Houses
(00:44:00) Dragon Quest Builders 2, Hellblade, Yoshi's Crafted World demo
(01:00:25) Tsum Tsum, Starlink, DELTARUNE, GRID Autosport, Unravel 2, Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy IX, Rune Factory
(01:09:30) ONINAKI
(01:12:00) Daemon x Machina demo
(01:19:41) Astral Chain
(01:28:51) Dragon Quest XI
(01:36:23) The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

Episode 609: Anime Word Cloud Feb 10, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:01:26) New Business - Wargroove. (00:17:04) Satisfye Pro Gaming Grip. (00:25:35) Octopath Traveler. (00:44:29) Overcooked! seasonal update. (00:45:42) Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn demo. (00:53:55) RIP Wii Shop.
(01:03:01) Listener Mail - Anime happens. (01:23:46) News segment? (01:33:33) Xbox Live on Switch. (01:52:30) We haven't played Ys VIII. Yet.

Episode 608: Big Honking Zeldas Feb 02, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:04:21) The Piranha Plant in Smash Bros. (00:31:43) New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. (00:38:06) New New 3DS XL. (00:46:03) Ace Combat 7. (00:56:04) Pode. (01:05:36) Whip! Whip!
(01:09:48) Jon's Top Five. (01:15:12) Listener Mail - The end of Nintendo's handheld-type games.

Episode 607: There's Gold in Them There Waifus (telethon) Jan 28, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:04:26) 2019 predictions!
(01:03:36) Jon and James give New Business from 2021... or 2022. Whatever, none of this matters.

Episode 606: Flexing on Undead Taxmen Jan 20, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:06:24) It's our Top Fives of 2018!
(01:38:23) Listener Mail - Late to the Party Game of 2017. (01:49:26) The case against numbering.

Episode 605: Remembrances of Games Yet to Release Jan 13, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:13:05) New Business - Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom. (00:35:41) Mega Man 11. (01:00:25) Destiny 2, Activision and Bungie. (01:13:43) New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe. (01:27:48) Octopath Traveler.

Episode 604: There's No Safe Search for Sonic Dreams Collection Jan 06, 2019

FEATURING:

(00:02:24) New Business - Monster Hunter Ultimate. (00:09:27) Zone of the Enders in VR. (00:19:42) Donut County. (00:29:34) Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus. (00:40:32) Lumines Remastered. (00:48:01) The Messenger.
(01:00:40) 1979 Revolution: Black Friday. (01:12:20) SNK 40th Anniversary Collection. (01:22:52) Destiny 2: Forsaken. (01:35:51) ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission. (01:48:12) Owlboy.

Episode 603: A Hell of a Way to End the Year Dec 22, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:06:16) Listener Mail - DLC for Nintendo's 100+ hour games. (00:37:15) eShop deep discounts. (00:53:58) The best new Smash arrangements.

Episode 602: Internationally Reviled Dec 16, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:04:26) New Business - Blaster Master Zero. (00:13:09) Katamari Damacy Reroll. (00:27:51) Sega Genesis Collection. (00:38:59) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
(1:12:32) Listener Mail - Games that encourage cheating. (01:33:46) What makes a new franchise take off or not.

Episode 601: What Can't a Little Bedroom Farce Improve? Dec 09, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:01:10) New Business - Super Smash Bros Ultimate. (00:50:36) Sega Ages Sonic the Hedgehog. (00:55:15) Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap. (01:02:37) Nairi: Tower of Shirin. (1:14:34) Jon's Black Friday and fridge cleaning. (01:21:30) Hands-on with the Flip Grip. (01:35:28) Valkyria Chronicles 4.

Episode 600: We're Doing a Podcast, You Idiot! Dec 02, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:08:30) Guess Jon's Game in 20 Questions
(00:26:27) Punch-Out!! RetroActive
(02:06:19) Guess Gui's Game in 20 Questions
Listener Mail - A Punch-Out Spin-off. (02:14:09) Rapid-fire personal questions. (02:25:01) Stalking your Switch and Greg sounds like John Oliver? (02:39:21)
(02:45:31) Guess Greg's Game in 20 Questions
Listener Mail Part 2 - Podcast Guests. (2:51:29) INVASION! (03:02:21) An email from The President. (03:14:11) Our favorite RFN memes. (03:17:17) Syrenne asks a serious Punch-Out question (03:27:22)

Episode 599: Tingle's Line of Fetish Wear Nov 25, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:04:20) Listener Mail - Following your dreams. (00:16:20) Podcast Guys. (00:22:39) Best Zelda dungeons. (00:57:18) Smash Bros. trollish DLC. (1:13:55) Retro releases getting the 'Criterion' treatment.

Episode 598: Sword of Jonocles Nov 18, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:04:51) New Business - 7 Billion Humans. (00:14:02) SNK 40th Anniversary Edition. (00:37:45) Astebreed. (00:54:56) Sine Mora EX, Chuka Taisen. (1:02:52) Sonic Mania Plus.
(01:18:33) Listener Mail - GOOD voice acting.

Episode 597: Newborn Baby (Virtual) Boy Nov 11, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:01:36) New Business - Nintendo of Canada Holiday event. (00:07:53) Battle Chef Brigade. (00:21:14) Diablo III: Eternal Collection.
(00:46:59) Listener Mail - NPDs of yesteryear. (1:09:49) PS Classic lineup.(01:28:24) Selling a VB to shore up the kid's college fund. (01:42:38) Where is the Smash stress test?

Episode 596: Calling Loquacious Nov 04, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:03:25) New Business - Reigns: Kings and Queens. (00:13:59) Octopath Traveler. (00:42:41) Sushi Striker. (00:51:58) Dead Cells. (1:00:21) Red Dead Redemption.
(01:25:54) Smash Bros Ultimate Nintendo Direct.

Episode 595: Nuts About Ninjago Oct 28, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:03:00) New Business - Diablo 3. (00:08:21) Space Invaders Extreme Z. (00:24:59) Zombi U. (00:34:17) Lone Survivor. (0:46:35) Hollow Knight.
(01:15:19) Listener Mail - Bad games we love. (01:34:32) Radio Free what!? (01:46:12) Mitsuda Everywhere.

Episode 594: Timely States of Undress Oct 21, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:05:57) Listener Mail - Memorable game-ending bugs. (00:20:07) 3DS ports on Switch. (00:40:39) Most wanted or likely hardware revision. (01:03:28) Buying a Wii U? In this economy? (1:19:15) Steal that franchise.
(01:26:11) New Business - Overcooked! 2. (01:40:29) Hollow Knight.

Episode 593: Moby and the Special Place in Hell Oct 14, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:06:18) New Business - Wipeout Omega Collection. (00:18:32) Octopath Traveler. (00:26:54) Hori Joy-Con with d-pad. (00:38:37) Jackbox 4. (0:43:54) Sushi Striker. Dragon Quest VIII. (00:55:22) Jettomero: Hero of the Universe. Mega Man 11.
(01:25:52) Listener Mail - Games with potential. (01:46:40) Falling ass backwards into success.

Episode 592: The Summer of Love Made Yamauchi Smile Oct 07, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:01:43) New Business - Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country. (00:27:54) Forza Horizons 4. (00:53:50) Wheels of Aurelia.
(01:12:06) Listener Mail - Features for Switch Online. (01:34:30) Classic PC games for Switch. (01:47:31) Games we THINK we remember.

Episode 591: The Funk Will Do That to You Sep 30, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:01:25) New Business - Velocity 2X. (00:22:47) Dragon Quest VIII. (00:31:47) The Framed Collection. (00:39:50) Super Mario Bros 3. (00:51:22) A Case of Distrust.
(01:03:06) Listener Mail - New Super Extra Epic Deluxe dilemma. (01:19:19) SRPGs, but the S stands for Short. (01:39:42) The games that have baffled us.

Episode 590: Hardware Sales, Viewed from Above Sep 23, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:03:14) New Business - Broken Sword 5.
(00:20:22) NES Games Online
(00:52:37) Sega Ages - Thunder Force IV.
(01:10:37) Mantis Burn Racing
(01:18:38) Podcast News: End of Chapters
(01:23:47) Listener Mail - Game Boy or Smash Anniversary. Which is bigger?
(01:42:29) Designing a Super Hero Game.
(02:09:21) BROWNS WIN

Episode 589: One-Third of a Title Sep 16, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:03:02) New Business - Shinobi III.
(00:10:52) Nintendo Direct 2018.09.13.
(01:16:59) Listener Mail - Where's the originality? (01:50:42) My Civ 6 daddy. (02:02:18) What would a Nintendo roguelike look like?

Episode 588: The Thousand-Year Reign of Scrooge McDuck Sep 09, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:04:36) New Business - Mega Man 11 demo. (00:20:30) DuckTales (Disney Afternoon Collection). (00:32:51) Greg fights the war on facts; The Messenger. (00:58:26) James' games pitches.
(01:04:45) Listener Mail - Character revivals. (01:19:41) Staggered releases as marketing. (01:47:43) What about StarCraft 2?

Episode 587: Lindemann and the Stolen Picnic Sep 02, 2018

FEATURING:

New Business - The Messenger. (00:16:40) God Wars. (00:32:39) The Alliance Alive. (00:38:11) Dead Cells. (00:56:36) TG-16, Ikaruga, Super Mario Odyssey.
(01:13:27) Listener Mail - Lost generations. (01:29:04) Games aren't art but their boxes are.

Episode 586: Local Furry Streaming Aug 26, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:01:25) New Business - Kirby Star Allies, Doom. (00:22:40) Japanese 2DS, E.X. Troopers. (00:33:49) Yoshi Panepon, Japanese VC. (00:42:45) Minit.
(00:55:05) Listener Mail - Why the wait for Animal Crossing. (01:17:53) Loose lips sink ships. (01:39:56) Why can't Dragon Quest catch a break in the West.

Episode 585: Crocs and Ponchos Aug 19, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:04:18) New Business - WarioWare Gold. (00:26:47) Valkyria Chronicles 4 demo. (00:33:59) Dead Cells. (00:54:00) Max: The Curse of Brotherhood. (01:10:42) Kirby Star Allies. (01:18:11) 2064: Read Only Memories Integral.
(01:35:46) Listener Mail - Dealing with Plagiarism. (02:03:41) Lost Treasures.

Episode 584: Symphony of the Night Trap Aug 12, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:04:02) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct.
(00:51:59) New Business - Iconoclasts. (01:11:02) Octopath Traveler. (01:49:11) Dead Cells.

Episode 583: Scarface's Sedative Summer Sabbatical Aug 05, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:09:11) New Business - Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes. (00:23:04) Cosmic Star Heroine. (00:34:35) Sky Skipper. (00:49:05) Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1. (01:06:15) WarioWare Gold.
(01:06:15) Listener Mail - Where is the custom options? (01:55:54) Splatoon for 3DS?

Episode 582: A Disgusting Hello Kitty Relationship Jul 29, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:01:48) New Business - Battle Chasers: Nightwar. (00:14:00) Super Mario Maker for 3DS . (00:20:48) Money Puzzle Exchanger. (00:28:30) Space Dave. (00:41:07) Pool Panic. (00:55:30) League Bowling. (01:09:36) Shining Resonance Refrain.
(01:15:15) Listener Mail - Who is the worst fanbase? (01:45:50) The future of talking hats. (01:59:35) Mario Kart for Switch, yet again?

Episode 581: Washer Dryer Time Machine 2: It Never Gets Better Jul 22, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:02:11) New Business - Shining Resonance Refrain. (00:15:52) Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle. (00:25:52) The Next Penelope. (00:34:50) Sonic Mania Plus. (00:52:40) Mega Man Legacy Collection.
(01:09:08) Listener Mail - Changing the timeline. (01:34:41) Day and date. (01:47:26) Portable Classic System.

Episode 580: The Best Wrecks of Dr. Stewart's Dream Course Vol. 1 Jul 15, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:01:53) New Business - Hollow Knight. (00:24:17) Fortnite. (00:40:02) The Bridge.
(00:48:00) Listener Mail - Iterating. (01:11:39) Fall lineup. (01:35:38) New ideas for F-Zero.

Episode 579: Immortality Means Never Having to Pay for Fortnite Levels Jul 08, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:03:19) All New Business episode! - Mario Tennis Aces. (00:28:13) WarioWare Gold. (00:26:26) Shape of the World. (00:43:15) Fire Emblem Warriors. (00:53:09) Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. (00:59:35) Fortnite. (01:28:51) Musynx. (01:42:00) Pato Box.

Episode 578: Perfect Substitute Jul 01, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:04:31) All Listener Mail episode! - Stop listening to us. (00:29:18) Game designer tunnel vision. (00:49:29) Wii on Switch. (01:02:07) Kirby in Dream Game. (01:16:46) Games that grew on us. (01:41:32) Toy-Con synergy.

Episode 577: My Heart Lies with Pac-Man Jun 24, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:01:47) New Business - James' E3. (00:46:12) Fortnite. (01:05:25) Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion. (01:17:00) Pac-Man Championship Edition 2.
(01:37:20) Listener Mail - Self-referencial Smash Bros. (02:00:02) Zero-sum game.

Episode 576: Daisy Deviants (E3 2018) Jun 12, 2018

FEATURING:

Greg, Jon and Gui skype with James, the only one on the E3 floor, to discuss Nintendo's presentation.

Episode 575: Henry Hatsworth in the Trip to the Shadow Realm Jun 10, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:06:10) New Business - Mario Tennis Aces. (00:22:22) Yoku's Island Express. Nintendo Labo. (00:30:00) Sundered. (00:42:01) PixelJunk Monsters 2.
(00:56:46) Retroactive - Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure.

Episode 574: Game Freak Used Money Stone on Eevee Jun 03, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:02:52) New Business - Dark Souls Remastered. (00:15:54) Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. (00:28:25) Ikaruga. (00:33:22) Yoku's Island Express. (00:49:31) Baobabs Mausoleum Ep. 1: Ovnifagos Don't Eat Flamingos. (00:57:25) Milanoir.
(01:09:27) Listener Mail - Pokemon Was Never Good. (01:43:54) In defense of compact levels.

Episode 573: The Eighth Wonder of the World May 27, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:04:16) New Business - Fallen Legion. (00:20:37) Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon. (00:39:57) Gorogoa. (00:42:10) Runner3. (00:48:23) Sushi Striker.
(00:58:28) Listener Mail - Resident Evil 7: Cloud Version. (01:12:04) Eras of Nintendo better forgotten. (01:34:12) Genre franchise mix-and-match.

Episode 572: Nintendo Franchise Executioner May 20, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:04:16) New Business - Skyrim table in Pinball FX3. (00:14:38) Three Fourths Home: Enhanced Edition. (00:20:16) Xenoblade Chronicles 2. (00:30:41) Super Mega Baseball 2. (00:44:46) Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon.
(00:56:45) Listener Mail - Star Fox Grand Prix rumors. (01:22:03) Pokemon Let's Go rumors.

Episode 571: Mandatory Hooligans May 13, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:06:39) New Business - The Pinball Arcade. (00:12:50) Shantae Half-Genie Hero. (00:33:36) Sonic and Knuckles. (00:43:18) PixelJunk Monsters 2 demo. (00:51:59) Immortal Redneck.
(01:09:14) Listener Mail - Nintendo Online knowns and unknowns.

Episode 570: The Super Ponzi Bros. May 06, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:02:15) New Business - Pinball FX3 patch, Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright
(00:30:05) Yakuza 6
(00:41:06) Graceful Explosion Machine, River City: Tokyo Rumble
(00:53:58) The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion
(00:56:32) Listener Mail - Nintendo franchise executioner
(01:20:55) Furukawa, greenlighting games

Episode 569: Thoughts of Your Head Underwater Apr 29, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:03:10) New Business - Nintendo Labo Variety Kit.
(00:23:15) Bombslinger
(00:30:10) Graceful Explosion Machine
(00:37:00) Stikbold - A Dodgeball Adventure
(00:44:35) NOT TALKING Yakuza 6 or Radiant Histora - yet
(00:45:57) Elder Scrolls III: Morowind on Xbox One and V: Skyrim for PSVR.
(01:09:16) Listener Mail - Nintendo names a new president.
(01:36:00) Listener Mail - What really is Quality of Life?

Episode 568: The Black and White World of Idioms Apr 22, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:01:30) New Business? - Rime works on Switch, I guess.
(00:02:33) Uh oh...we lack a show...
(00:06:22) Listener Mail - Super Mario: The Super Movie - The Super Game.
(00:22:23) 20 Questions with Guillaume.
(00:49:30) Listener Mail - Nintendo Time Cop.
(01:08:54) 20 Questions with James
(01:31:15) Listener Mail - eShop Flood.

Episode 567: Revealed Preferred Apr 15, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:02:18) New Business - Rime. (00:06:12) Streets of Red, Burly Men at Sea. (00:16:49) Ikaruga, Spike. (00:23:02) The Mummy Demastered.
(00:43:43) Listener Mail - Game announcement timing. (01:03:04) Collections vs VC. (01:20:43) Euro Nintendo Land.

Episode 566: I'm. From. France. Apr 08, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:01:01) New Business - Jon's disastrous day (a crisis). (00:07:37) Arcade Archives PUNCH-OUT!! (00:23:13) Burly Men at Sea. (00:32:35) Deep Ones. (00:41:44) Atelier Lydie and Suellel.
(00:47:32) Listener Mail - Paying for Nintendo's online service. (01:28:07) Free agents day.

Episode 565: High Stakes Wiiware Gamble Apr 01, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:02:59) New Business - The Alliance Alive. (00:09:20) The End is Nigh, Toki Tori. (00:18:48) Sea of Thieves. (00:51:24) Atelier Lydie and Suellel. (01:05:18) Axiom Verge.
(01:15:49) Listener Mail - Keeping the Wii U around. (01:43:23) Pokemon on Switch.

Episode 564: Sir Laurence The Cable Guy, OBE Mar 25, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:01:18) New Business - Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord. (00:21:38) Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Map Update. (00:25:59) Fluidity demo. (00:32:24) Jett Rocket. (00:38:03) L.A. Noire. (00:52:20) Tesla vs Lovecraft.
(01:00:45)Nindies Direct. (01:18:30) Listener Mail - Alliance Alive, Radiant Historia, or SMT? (01:33:30) Larry the Cable Guy, WiiWare Santa. (01:44:00) London retro gaming.

Episode 563: Mining Wii Points on the Blockchain Mar 18, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:06:15) New Business - VS Super Mario Bros. (00:20:22) Rise of the Tomb Raider. (00:32:39) Kona. (00:47:23) Yakuza 5. (00:52:36) Bayonetta 2, Wiiware Weview.
(01:11:45) Listener Mail - Smash Bros Add One Remove One. (01:22:13) Digging an early grave for the 3DS. (01:40:37) Proudest gaming accomplishment.

Episode 562: So, It's Sonic Forces Mar 11, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:02:07) March 2018 Nintendo Direct impressions, with new NWR director John Rairdin.
(01:20:46) New Business - Hollow, Mulaka. (01:35:36) Fear Effect Sedna, Yakuza 5 on PSNow. (01:45:21) Old Man's Journey. (01:52:13) A Hole New World.

Episode 561: What Year Is It Mar 04, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:02:51) New Business - Subsurface Circular, Etrian Odyssey V final thoughts. (00:26:10) Dragon Quest Builders, Fear Effect Sedna, The Alliance Alive demo. (00:30:18) Kirby Star Allies demo.
(00:44:42) Listener Mail - Charmingly turned-based. (00:59:00) Min-maxing our Switches' life. (01:11:45) Fan translations. (01:28:20) What's the deal with Bandai Namco?

Episode 560: THE ETHOS OF BUTT-ROCK Feb 25, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:02:04) New Business - Bayonetta 2. (00:13:42) Half-Life 2. (00:24:22) Ace of Seafood. (00:42:34) Dandara. (00:55:16) The Darkside Detective.
(01:01:21) Retroactive Mini - Alien Crush Returns. (01:34:54) NWR director regeneration.
(01:41:51) Listener Mail - Sirens for a new era.

Episode 559: Summer of Love Feb 18, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:03:10) New Business - The Count of Lucanor. (00:09:06) Dragon Quest Builders. (00:17:17) Rocket League.(00:26:55) Celeste. (00:36:26) Gradius Rebirth. (00:48:09) Night in the Woods. (00:55:46) Suikoden 2.
(01:04:08) Retroactive Mini Duo - You, Me and the Cubes. (01:33:42) Bonsai Barber.

Episode 558: The Quest to be Ruthlessly Topical Feb 11, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:05:22) New Business - Night in the Woods. (00:22:46) Wii Fit U. (00:28:11) Radiant Historia Perfect Chronology demo.
(00:47:10) Listener Mail - Best candidates for a remake. (01:16:22) The Great Nintendo Franchise Kill Off. (01:33:36) Reset 2D Mario.

Episode 557: Corrugated AIBO Feb 04, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:04:43) New Business - Celeste. (00:21:14) Monster Hunter: World. (00:42:08) Titanfall 2. (00:54:46) Mercenary Kings. (01:00:17) Thimbleweed Park.
(01:04:26) 2018 Predictions.

Episode 556: Give the Gift of Protein This Holiday Season! Jan 28, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:08:22) New Business - Of Mice and Sand. (00:18:55) Oh... Sir! The Hollywood Roast. (00:29:08) LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime. (00:43:29) Sea of Thieves. (01:04:24) Fire Emblem Warriors.
(01:23:33) Listener Mail - Second looks. (01:43:23) No VC? No problem!

Episode 555: Cardboard Box Hunter Jan 25, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:01:56) New Business - LEGO Star Wars. (00:10:34) Thimbleweed Park. (00:21:48) Gears of War 4. (00:31:43) Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
(00:49:58) Listener Mail - Labo! Labo! Labo!

Episode 554: My Son, Waluigi Jan 14, 2018

FEATURING:

(00:01:32) January 2018 Nintendo Direct.
(00:50:25) New Business: Dragon Quest Builders demo. (00:00:56:19) Etrian Odyssey V, Syberia. (01:09:37) PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. (01:22:00) Thumper.
(01:28:09) Listener Mail - Waluigi, role model.

Episode 553: A Top Five Is Easier When More Than Four Games Come Out Jan 07, 2018

FEATURING:

Our Top Five Games of 2017!
(00:03:26) Five. (00:18:48) Four. (00:32:59) Three. (00:49:51) Two. (01:07:50) Runner-ups, and One.
(01:34:17) New Business - Mom Hid my Game. (01:40:37) Gorogoa. (01:48:27) Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus. (01:54:26) Battle Chef Brigade.

Episode 552: I See You've Been a Bit Better Dec 22, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:04:10) New Business - Rive. (00:13:01) Splatoon 2's Clam Blitz mode. (00:31:33) Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. (00:50:14) Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
(01:17:10) Listener Mail - Dream Switch collections. (01:43:34) Wii U Game of 2017.

Episode 551: Two Pinballs Came at Once Dec 17, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:01:45) New Business - Pinball FX3 and Stern Pinball Arcade. (00:28:15) Monster Hunter World. (00:44:26) Etrian Odyssey V. (00:53:15) Has-Been Heroes. (00:56:43) Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
(01:21:26) Listener Mail - Lootboxes and microtransactions. (01:37:29) 3DS vs mobile. (01:59:27) Our Swishlists.

Episode 550: Strip That Village to the Bone! Dec 10, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:04:57) New Business - Xenoblade Chronicles 2. (00:42:43) Skyrim. (00:55:15) Metroid: Samus Returns. (01:02:55) Tumblestone.
(01:09:27) Listener Mail - Our novelty Nintendo album. (01:13:46) Mega Man 11. (01:38:53) What does a "fine" 2018 look like?

8th Annual NWR Telethon (2017): Part 5: 10:00 - End Dec 08, 2017

FEATURING:

Jon Lindemann and James Jones Are Making A Segment
Shenanigans!

8th Annual NWR Telethon (2017): Part 4: 8:00 - 10:00 Dec 07, 2017

FEATURING:

Game Making 101 with Syrenne McNulty
Zach and Carmine Prehistoric Power Hour

8th Annual NWR Telethon (2017): Part 3: 5:00 - 8:00 Dec 06, 2017

FEATURING:

Mario + Blank: Aspirational Nintendo Crossovers with Andre Segers of GameXplain
Talk Nintendo Presents Mystery History Panel
Terranigma: NFR Explores The Lost SNES Classic

8th Annual NWR Telethon (2017): Part 2: 2:00 - 5:00 Dec 05, 2017

FEATURING:

NNR: Pokemon Ultra Sun/Moon Retrospective with Serebii
eShop Action Committe: End of 2017 with Daan and NonComms
NintendoMania: Wrestling Games and Nintendo

8th Annual NWR Telethon (2017): Part 1: 11:00 - 2:00 Dec 04, 2017

FEATURING:

Telethon introductions
Interview with Mel Krik of Zen Studios
RFN: WiiWare Retroactive La-Mulana
Radio Trivia Live

Episode 549: New Releases - The Hairy Palms Pack Nov 26, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:07:15) New Business - Thimbleweed Park. (00:30:34) Rocket League. (00:34:56) Skyrim. (00:51:41) Stick It to the Man. (01:03:51) Hey! Pikmin.
(01:13:11) Listener Mail - Games as a service. (01:35:14) Name That Mario. (01:43:34) Moon rack up.

Episode 548: Podcasters of Influence Nov 19, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:02:14) New Business - Rocket League. (00:13:19) Syrenne's Extra Life stream, Doom, Skyrim, L.A. Noire. (00:28:20) Snipperclips Plus, Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon, Kirby Battle Royale, Style Savvy: Styling Star. (00:44:15) RIVE. (00:58:20) Up in the Air.
(01:06:42) Listener Mail - Wabraham Lincoln. (01:12:53) Selling out. (01:19:49) Our finest fictional games. (01:29:48) Bombers.

Episode 547: Touchin' on Tub Time Nov 12, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:02:12) New Business - Cave Story, Elliot Quest, Samus Returns. (00:15:01) Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus. (00:28:18) Xbox One X. (00:35:09) Super Mario Odyssey.
(01:29:51) Listener Mail - System modding. (01:42:55) Death of Miiverse ripples. (01:59:29) Panel de Phazon.

Episode 546: The Influence of Classical Waggle on the Modern Metropolis Nov 05, 2017

FEATURING:

Jon AND Greg couldn't join us, but Donald Theriault joins us for New Business, and then Jonathan Metts comes in for the second segment!
(00:08:49) New Business - Fire Emblem Warriors. (00:28:37) Nintendo of Canada Holiday Event. (00:47:37) Listener Mail - Unpopular opinions.
(01:01:44) Super Mario Odyssey.

Episode 545: Gangsta-Ass Console Oct 29, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:04:18) New Business - GameCube Japanese imports. (00:28:30) New 3DS SNES Edition. (00:33:47) Super Castlevania, The Binding of Isaac, Costume Quest 2. (00:38:44) Super Castlevania, The Binding of Isaac, Costume Quest 2. (00:53:18) Super Mario Odyssey early impressions.
(01:18:33) Listener Mail - 2018 Switch lineup. (01:47:15) Notable upcoming indie releases.

Episode 544: Let Me Tell You about the SG-1000 Oct 22, 2017

FEATURING:

Karen pays RFN a visit for New Business while Jon is away.
(00:01:29) New Business - Hyrule Warriors. (00:20:01) The SNES Classic, hacked. (00:33:47) Cursed Castilla. (00:51:45) Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and The Millionaires' Conspiracy.
(01:01:21) Listener Mail - Arcade's influence on home games. (01:36:56) Wonderful remakes.

Episode 543: Podcast Seeking Tax Credits Oct 15, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:03:51) New Business - Super Mario Odyssey demo. (00:14:22) Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and The Millionaires' Conspiracy. (00:20:31) Tumbleseed. (00:27:44) SteamWorld Dig 2. (00:39:08) The Jackbox Party Pack 3.
(00:59:00) Listener Mail - Radio Free Nintendo Hall of Fame. (01:21:54) First Nintendo Memories. (01:48:32) Wiiware's legacy.

Episode 542: Just to Get Alexey's Beak Wet Oct 08, 2017

FEATURING:

The entire team is back for the first time in a while, and the SNES Mini Classic is out AND NOBODY DIED!
(00:04:24) New Business - SNES Mini Classic and Multiplayer Gaming. (00:30:23) Star Fox 2. (00:52:20) Oxenfree. (00:56:59) Forza 7. (01:02:11) Cuphead. (01:07:07) Golf Story update. (01:12:37) Hunting a Mario Odyssey demo kiosk. (01:15:53)
Listener Mail - Laser Invasion has the dumbest back of the box. (01:23:40) Giving Mario a break so Metroid can prosper. (01:44:00) Titles worse than Project Octopath Traveler. (02:01:14) Collector Edition envy.

Episode 541: Toad of a Particular Colour Oct 01, 2017

FEATURING:

Greg is out this week, so we have a special guest: Alex Dyke of the Say Whatever Podcast!
(00:03:42) New Business - Phantom Trigger. This is Fine meme. (00:08:05) Mario Party: Star Rush. (00:22:46) Steamworld Dig 2. (00:32:27) Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime. Super Mario Run update. (00:40:26) Metroid: Samus Returns. (00:53:51) Golf Story.
(01:03:26) Listener Mail - Rogue Renaissance. Roguaissance. (01:23:19) Nintendo's Chinese incursion.

Episode 540: Reset the Metroid Clock Sep 24, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:02:30) New Business - Metroid: Samus Returns for 3DS.
(00:46:07) Final Fantasy XV.
(01:03:15) ACA NeoGeo Aero Fighters 2.
(01:18:38) Super Bomberman R

Episode 539: Y Can't Fancy Dan Crawl Sep 17, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:02:37) Nintendo Direct - 3DS. (00:16:32) Switch stuff. (00:26:40) Doom. (00:43:20) Xenoblade Chronicles 2. (00:49:16) Nintendo Arcade Classics.
(01:05:32) New Business - Octopath Traveler demo. (01:26:10) Final Fight 2 and 3.
(01:45:32) Listener Mail - Samus Returns hype.

Episode 538: Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot Sep 10, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:01:27) New Business - Sonic Mania. (00:19:14) Des2ny. (00:28:54) Picross 3D Round 2. (00:34:31) Beat'em ups. (00:44:06) Mario + Rabbids.
(01:18:01) Listener Mail - Capitalist guilt. (01:38:14) We drop all pretense and just talk about Stallone movies.

Episode 537: The Worst Idea in a Strategy Game since Conception II Sep 03, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:01:11) New Business - Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle. (00:22:53) Housemarque releases. (00:27:42) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. (00:35:39) Nindies.
(00:53:01) Listener Mail - Plus Rabbids. (01:04:37) Mario, Sonic, the Olympics, and you. (01:13:13) Shared video game universe. (01:29:38) Online is Serious Business.

Episode 536: Yoshi Facts Matter to Me Aug 27, 2017

FEATURING:

A live RetroAcitve for Super Mario Sunshine.
Call-ins from the audience.
Special guests: TYP, Jonny, and Syrenne!
Arguments with the chat.
A spirited, and misguided, defense of a flawed game.

Episode 535: Milking the Ghost Cow Aug 20, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:05:25) New Business: Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and The Millionaires' Conspiracy. (00:20:05) Dai Gyakuten Saiban: Naruhodou Ryuunosuke no Bouken. (00:25:50) Splatoon 2 (and end of Wright spoilers). (00:32:17) Namco Museum. (00:52:03) Rare Replay. (01:07:37) 1-2-Switch.
(01:21:05) Listener Mail: Fire Emblem Swishlist. (01:37:43) Platformer Mania.

Episode 534: Demonstrably False Aug 06, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:07:08) Listener Mail: Cut-off for Smash remake. (00:31:45) 20 questions. (00:43:45) Pokemon Go Event. (00:57:35) 20 questions.
(01:14:29) Nintendo VR experiences. (01:28:35) 20 questions. (01:36:12) Modular Switch.

Episode 533: I'd Like to GuitGud but the Video Game Is Closed Jul 30, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:05:10) New Business: Death Squared. (00:17:13) Raiden V. (00:27:18) Splatoon 2.
(01:02:35) Listener Mail: Most wanted remakes. (01:23:08) Nintendo schooling Sony and MS.

Episode 532: Not Caring Our Way to 134 Minutes Jul 23, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:02:20) New Business: Greg - Splatoon 2. (00:32:25) James - Xbox One S and Forza 6. (01:05:08) Gui - I Am Setsuna. (01:05:08) Jon - Final Fantasy: XIV Stormblood.
(01:25:29) News: RETROACTIVE IS BACK!
(01:33:30) Listener Mail: Link to the Past through the eyes of a young man. (01:41:36) Video game adaptions and the ideal director to make them. (01:57:38) The future of Punch-Out!! in 2017 and beyond.

Episode 531: Getting Down to Brass Max Jul 16, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:02:07) Listener Mail: The good Nintendo voice chat universe. (00:23:48) Presumptive Mario game of 2018. (00:41:49) N64 Classic viability.
(01:00:33) Listener Mail: Not feeling Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Treehouse presentation. (01:21:36) Mario Maker on Switch.
(01:28:50) New Business: Dragon Quest VIII. (01:35:04) The Adventures of Tintin. (01:42:10) Metroid thoughts.

Episode 530: The Missed Opportunities of BMX XXX Jul 09, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:08:12) New Business: Snake Pass. (00:26:19) Breath of the Wild DLC. (00:42:04) Zelda: Oracle of Ages. (00:49:32) Zelda: Link to the Past. (01:04:43) Arms.
(01:10:53) Listener Mail: Euro SNES Classic, PAL versions? (01:15:20) The Backlog Opportunity. (01:41:24) The big three are out, now what?

Episode 529: Maslow's Hierarchy of Oasis Needs Jul 02, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:02:57) New Business: Codename S.T.E.A.M. (00:19:45) Rhythm Heaven Megamix. (00:31:11) Rocket League. (00:48:14) Ever Oasis. (01:06:04) Arms.
(01:29:32) Listener Mail: Sushido, GOTY. (01:41:46) SNES Classic and the future of VC.

Episode 528: Sir Sean Connery's Scottish Haggis Challenge ft. Joanna Dark Jun 24, 2017

FEATURING:

A look at the demos for Hey! Pikmin and Ever Oasis
Listener Mail: RFN Scarfs, the press& failure at games, Capcom&s future on Switch, and the next Retro game

Episode 527: E3 2017 Day 3 - Independence Day Jun 18, 2017

FEATURING:

Rundown of the Switch Indie titles at E3
Games of E3 2017

Episode 527: E3 2017 Day 2 - Forgetting Our Lines Jun 15, 2017

FEATURING:

The E3 2017 away team live from LA: Jonny, Jon, TYP, Jared, Aaron, Kim, Becky, and Kim's mom Nellie.
Hitting the Nintendo booth, braving the lines, and the Nintendo games from 3rd parties.

Episode 527: E3 2017 - Mario's Mindgate Conspiracy Jun 13, 2017

FEATURING:

Reactions to Nintendo E3 Announcements: Metroid Prime 4, Metroid Samus Returns, Xenoblade 2, Yoshi, Kirby, Super Mario Odyssey
Hands-on impressions of Mario, Sonic Forces, Bloodstained, and more.

Episode 526: The Louvre of Shame Jun 10, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:05:53) James: Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
(00:17:58) Gui: Kirby Crash Team Deluxe, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, Snipperclips
(00:35:38) Jon: Forza Horizons 3
(00:54:07) Greg: ARMS Testpunch Round 2, Metroid: Zero Mission
(01:03:24) Listener Mail: Korok Finder AR Game
(01:09:37) Listener Mail: Online Subscription by Account or Switch
(01:32:47) Listener Mail: Control Options

Episode 525: Purple Is the New Glitter Jun 04, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:01:21) E3 Predictions!
(01:14:10) New Business: ARMS Testpunch. (01:50:16) Star Fox Guard, Tumbleseed. (02:01:29) Fire Emblem Shadows of Valentia.

Episode 524: Original Podcast, Do Not Steal May 28, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:01:42) Greg: Spectre Knight, Pro Controller, and MK8D post-patch
(00:25:45) James: Night in the Woods
(00:41:40) Guillaume: Switch, Snipperclips, Blaser Master Zero
(01:01:55) Listener Mail: Must-Play for SNES
(01:26:00) Listener Mail: Inviting Game Worlds
(01:40:20) Listener Mail: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC

Episode 523: War Journalism May 21, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:01:48) Listener Mail - Dream Mario Kart roster. (00:16:08) Improve a game with motion controls. (00:24:29) E3 stories. (00:55:52) 20 questions.
(01:18:26) New Business - ARMS Direct. (01:41:28) Team Kirby Clash Deluxe, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, Roundabout.

522: In Defense of Stereotypes May 14, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:02:26) New Business - Digital omnibus, Pikmin 3. (00:22:45) My Nintendo woes, Ninja Pizza Girl, Girls Like Robots. (00:35:40) The Witcher 3. (00:41:45) Persona 5, Puyo Puyo Tetris, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
(01:08:23) Listener Mail - Favorite Kirby. (01:25:40) Updating Nintendo characters.

Episode 521: Last.FM Towns May 07, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:01:38) New Business - Puyo Puyo Tetris. (00:17:54) The Jackbox Party Pack 3. (00:28:20) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. (01:01:42) Super Mario Land series. (01:11:42) Shadows of the Empire.
(01:18:26) Listener Mail - The future of Download Play. (01:27:24) Zelda? In MY Xenoblade? (01:46:52) Lindemann Syndrome.

Episode 520: MY NACHOS ARE ON FIRE! Apr 30, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:01:46) New Business - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Graceful Explosion Machine, Blaster Master Zero. (00:38:16) The Witcher 2. (00:50:51) The Witcher 2. (00:58:30) Kamiko.
(01:05:48) Listener Mail - Brash Games ruining it for NWR? (01:36:01) The bungling of the NES Classic explained. (01:49:50) amiibo.

Episode 519: Heroes of the Pun Storm Apr 23, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:01:41) New Business - Snipperclips, Team Kirby Clash Deluxe, Pikmin 3. (00:18:04) Shantae Half-Genie Hero. (00:29:56) Mr. Shifty. (00:58:59) Welcome to the House of Metts.
(01:10:58) Listener Mail - eShop refund policy? (01:23:32) ARMS confidence. (01:39:01) Pokepuns, Nintendo MOBA.

Episode 518 Part 2: The Last Breath of the Puns Apr 16, 2017

FEATURING Breath of the Wild:

Thoughts
Stories
Opinions
SPOILERS

Episode 518 Part 1: Come-Hither Pikmin Apr 14, 2017

FEATURING:

Breakdown of the April 12 Nintendo Direct.

Episode 517: Survey Says Apr 09, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:01:41) New Business - Bravely Default: Fairy's Effect. (00:08:14) Graceful Explosion Machine. (00:25:09) Yoshi in Sonic 2, Broken Age. (00:48:58) Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D.
(01:11:53) Listener Mail - Objectionable content and other people. (01:43:15) Retro compilations.

Episode 516: Texas Brisket Challenge Apr 02, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:02:03) New Business - Splatoon 2 Testfire. (00:26:30) RIP DSi Shop. (00:36:13) Pokemon Moon. (00:45:28) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. (01:04:56) Stella Glow.
(01:15:41) Listener Mail - Spinoffs and Crossovers. (01:37:50) 16 million Switches.

Episode 515: The 22 Billion Yen Friend Code Mar 26, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:02:37) New Business - Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove. (00:19:56) Blaster Master Zero. (00:45:40) Dragon Quest 7: Fragments of the Forgotten Past. (00:50:16) Human Resource Machine.
(01:06:01) Listener Mail - What's Next for Zelda. (01:35:41) Retro's Barbecue Tweets. (01:47:32) Nintendo's Exciting New Ways to Screw Up.

Episode 514: G-Radio feat. Kayzee and Lil' Burk Mar 19, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:02:37) New Business: 3D Out Run. (00:06:00) Snipperclips, FAST RMX. (00:20:31) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. (00:23:45) PAX East. (00:46:25) Blaster Master Zero.
(00:58:25) Super Mario Bros. 3 secrets. (01:14:53) The expectation of backwards compatibility. (01:30:49) Disney Afternoon Collection snubbing the Switch. (01:40:55) My Nintendo rewards when choosing to buy a physical or digital version of a game. (01:55:03) A few 500 Wii Points VC game recommendations.

Episode 513: Qbby in the Wild Mar 10, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:03:20) Switch talk. (01:11:52) Zelda talk.

Episode 512: Percy the Liar Mar 05, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:02:58) New Business - James plays TG-16 games. (00:19:55) Jon plays TG-16 games. (00:34:47) Guillaume plays TG-16 games. (00:44:09) Guillaume plays a Nindie (Overcooked!). (00:51:11) Greg talks about Nindies. (01:12:11) Retroactive: Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom.

Episode 511: Wordplay Ahead Feb 26, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:02:32) New Business - Tank Troopers. (00:11:14) Transfer troubles. (00:23:33) Noitu Love 2: Devolution. (00:35:50) The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. (00:55:16) Listener Mail: Mo VC Mo Problems. (01:11:47) James the tastemaker. (01:24:21) Underrated Features. (01:34:50) Greg games for the rest of us.

Episode 510: Kutar Hero: On Tour! Feb 19, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:03:09) Listener Mail - Breath of the Wild monetization. (00:29:29) Favorite console? (00:47:18) Kutar End Credits. (00:57:24) 3DS successor? (01:23:20) GameCube virtual console? (01:33:17) Charging for online co-op.

Episode 509: You Could Die Tomorrow Feb 12, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:03:38) New Business: Waiting for Fire Emblem Heroes. (00:30:30) Kirby's Return to Dreamland and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates. (00:46:25) SteamWorld Heist.
(01:00:38) Listener Mail: Jon-ification of Zelda Versions. (01:28:00) Wii U Backlogs. (01:35:05) Wii Upathy.

Episode 508: Co-Op Yourself Feb 05, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:02:27) New Business: Dr Metts gives us his impressions of the Switch at PAX South. (00:40:55) Super Metroid on the New 3DS XL. (00:51:15) Super Mario Run. (00:58:32) Yakuza 0. (01:11:22) Shmupalooza with Gaiares and Steel Empire.
(01:27:19) Listener Mail: HD Rumble, rhythm games, and you. (01:40:19) Wished for comebacks, eShop musings.

Episode 507: Get Pooched! Jan 29, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:02:01) Our top fives of 2016! Number 5. (00:22:18) Number 4. (00:42:41) Number 3. (01:01:15) Number 2. (01:09:10) Number 1.
(01:26:40) New Business: Pirate Pop Plus!, (01:30:36) Severed, (01:37:54) Fire Emblem Fates, Poochy and Yoshi's Woolly World demo, (01:48:01) Jon's Switch sitch, (02:02:47) Pocket Card Jockey.

Episode 506: 4k Force Feedback Jan 22, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:05:49) All listener mail! The Nintendo franchises we'd Musoufy, (00:15:50) Fire Emblem Direct, (00:44:02) Switch pricing and form factor, (01:22:57) Finally region-free, (01:30:28) Friendship ended with Gamespy, now Apple is my best friend.

Episode 505: Switchmas Presents Jan 13, 2017

FEATURING: Our reaction to the Nintendo Switch presentation, moments after it concluded. We discuss the price, Mario, Zelda, Xenoblade, Arms, an how weird this presentation was.

Episode 504: A Burst of Jonesty Jan 08, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:04:29) New Business - CHASE: Cold Case Investigations -Distant Memories, (00:16:08) Pokemon Go, (00:28:20) New 3DS transfer; The PXP3 Slim Station, (00:39:04) Mario Party 10, (00:49:43) Sega 3D Classics Collection.
(01:16:35) Listener Mail - Switch pre-reveal predictions, (01:51:56) The Game Boy Classic.

Episode 503: Is This Five O Three? Jan 03, 2017

FEATURING:

(00:02:27) Miitopia and Puyo Puyo Chronicles
(00:22:51) Syrenne's Top 10 of 2016
(00:41:08) Selling a game in 2016
(01:16:46) Listener Mail - Why So Many 7s?

Episode 502: Have You Heard the Gospel of Excitebots Dec 17, 2016

FEATURING:

(00:01:52) Listener Mail - Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts, (00:13:31) Titanfall 2, (00:30:34) Deadly Tower of Monsters, (00:36:38) Sweet Memories - Blackjack, (00:47:56) Ys: The Ark of Napishtim, (00:53:59) Excitebots: Trick Racing, (01:10:34) Listener Mail - The Switch, lead platform, (01:31:42) Japan trip, (01:41:44) GameCube fire round.

Episode 501: Faint Praise Dec 11, 2016

FEATURING:

Three-man episode as Jon has other obligations.
First up is New Business: Shovel Knight (00:01:27), Picross 3D Round 2 (00:12:51), Read Only Memories (00:16:38), Paper Mario: Color Splash (00:33:19), Shadow of Mordor (00:39:41) and Game Center CX: Arino no Chousenjou 2 (00:51:11).
Listener Mail: VC pricing, GameCube wishlist (01:03:39), The Legend of Fallon (01:25:38), and Super Mario Run (01:44:26).

SPECIAL: NWR Book Interview with Steven Rodriguez, by Jonny Metts Dec 08, 2016

FEATURING:

Former host Jonny Metts joins former podcaster and NWR director Steven Rodriguez to discuss the NWR redesign and the Wii launch... These interviews are for Jonny's upcoming book about the site.

Episode 500: Wouldn't It Be an Auditory Rash? Dec 04, 2016

FEATURING:

It's finally Episode 500!
First up is Listener Mail! Topics covered: Picking the best of the 47 Mario Kart Games (00:03:12), catching up on Wii/U digital games (00:23:48), Switching sizes (00:32:38), and Pokemon Fools (00:53:35).
Answering who has been on the most episodes (00:59:45)
RFN RetroActives (01:07:35)
Greg's RFN Questions (02:04:39)

Episode 499: Nintendo Hard Girls Nov 27, 2016

FEATURING:

James has survived Japan and is back to talk about it.
This week New Business features Japan! Pokemon Sun and Moon, and Paper Mario: Color Splash.
Listener Mail: Nintendo Hard Girls, Multiplayer Super Mario Maker, and classic console shells

NWR Chat Season 1, Episode 2: The Fire-Type Strikes Back Nov 20, 2016

FEATURING:

James is still away. Jon is still hosting. And as fourth chair this week, we welcome Alex Culafi of NWR's Nintendo News Report.
This week New Business features Alex with a ton of thoughts on Pokemon Sun/Moon, Gui giving us a LEGO City Undercover update along with initial thoughts on Excitebike 64 on VC, Jon finally trying out Super Mario 3D World, and Greg offering "early" thoughts on Dragon Quest VII.
On the other side of the break is Listener Mail. This time around we discuss Switch, unsurprisingly; its price vs. handhelds, the potential for Wii U games to be ported for launch, and why you might buy a Wii U after Switch releases.

NWR Chat Episode 1, Season 1: A New Hope Nov 13, 2016

FEATURING:

Not only is Jon on the podcast this week: he's hosting it in James' absence! Dr Metts sits in the fourth chair.
This week's New Business covers the end of Wii U production, Gui comparing platformers with Sonic CD and Freedom Planet, Greg dealing with a buggy F-Zero X on Virtual Console, and Jonny diving deeper into Dragon Quest VII with a little Rhythm Thief thrown in for good measure.
After the break it's Listener Mail. Our resident pre-order expert Jonny Metts advises us on whether or not we should pre-order Switch, and we also analyze potential Switch launch SKUs, prices, and games. We then discuss the small marketing window leading up to Switch launch, and whether or not there will be a successor to the Nintendo 3DS.

Episode 498: The Travails of Nintendo of Canada Press Events Nov 06, 2016

FEATURING:

Jon skipped this week, so in his stead we have the lovely Karen!
New Business: New of Canada Holiday Press Event, Lego City Undercover, River City Ransom, Super Ghouls n Ghosts, Corpse Party, Avenging Spirit.
Listener Mail: we review your Switch predictions, fantasize about a Bayonetta cartoon, map DS games to a modern touch screen, and conceive of plastic doodads to attach to the side of Switch.

Episode 497: 8 Minifigure Heads in a Duffel Bag Oct 30, 2016

FEATURING:

Not only is Jon around, but Jonny Metts comes in to talk about Lego City Undercover, and nothing else! Certainly not about the Nintendo Switch, noooo sir.
New Business: New Nintendo Switch facts on which Jonny has no opinion whatsoever, Pokemon demo, Thunder Force 3, River City Ransom, Dragon Quest 7, Corpse Party.
Retroactive: Lego City Undercover

Episode 496: Mighty Switch Facts! Oct 21, 2016

FEATURING:

All the news about the Nintendo Switch!
Reactions to the news
Emails: game size and storage, quality of the reveal, the missing camera+mic, and the future of portable-sized games

7th Annual NWR Telethon (2016): Part 4: 9:00 - 1:00 (End) Oct 19, 2016

FEATURING:

NFR Determines Nintendo's Greatest RPG System with RPGamer
J&J: Make That Game Today!
All Things Prehistorica
Shenanigans

7th Annual NWR Telethon (2016): Part 3: 6:00 - 9:00 Oct 18, 2016

FEATURING:

Pitch Your Game - with Syrenne McNulty
Famicast Hour (with John and JJ from 8-4 Play)
Super Mario RPG Retrospective

7th Annual NWR Telethon (2016): Part 2: 3:00 - 6:00 Oct 17, 2016

FEATURING:

Daan "Koopsoge" Koopman and Friends Present: The Worst of the eShop
Radio Trivia: Live!
Nintendo News Report Presents: The Final Pokemon Sun and Moon Preview Spectacular

7th Annual NWR Telethon (2016): Part 1: 11:30 - 3:00 Oct 16, 2016

FEATURING:

Telethon introductions
RFN: Wii U Retrospective
Cube Fight: Animal Crossing vs Star Fox Adventures
AustinMates Play Super Mario 64

Episode 495: Introducing CladPrincess7 Oct 09, 2016

FEATURING:

Jon is out this week so we had Syrenne back!
New Business: Paper Mario: Color Splash, Persona 5, Shadow Complex Remastered, SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics, ReCore, Yo-Kai Watch 2, and Axiom Verge.
Listener Mail: 2D sprites vs 3D models, rumored Final Fantasy 6 remake for NX.

Episode 494: A Totally Satisfactory Podcast Oct 02, 2016

FEATURING:

Subbing for Jon this week is NWR overlord Neal Ronaghan!
New Business: Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice, Shin Megami Tensei 4: Apocalypse, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice, Yo-Kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls, Picross 3D Round 2, Dragon Quest VII, Metroid Prime: Federation Force, Zangeki no Regenleiv.
Listener Mail: New 3DS exclusives/3DS ports, Rusty's Real Deal Baseball for mobile, the future of Camelot Software Planning, Zelda as the harbinger of a console's demise, what the hell is Miitopia, and the soothing sounds of the Kirby Cafe.

Episode 493: A Worthy Entry to Your Nintendo Pinball Collection Sep 18, 2016

FEATURING:

Subbing for Greg this week: our good friend Jonny Metts!
New Business: Picross 3D Round 2, Rive, NESBox, Metroid Prime Pinball, MegaMan Legends and the New 3DS's 3D.
Listener Mail: Release date delays, Piracy on 3DS, and Nuanced Storytelling.

Episode 492: I Can Do a Lot of Things with One Hand Sep 11, 2016

FEATURING:

Jon's away so it's a three-man episode.
New Business: Vampire: Master of Darkness, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice, Metroid Prime: Federation Force, Monster Hunter Generations, Nova-111, New 3DS Grieving.
Thunder-ish Listener Mail segment that picks up the pace after the Super Mario Run news discussion.

SPECIAL: NWR Book Interview with Rob Stevens, a.k.a. Rick Powers, by Jonny Metts Sep 04, 2016

FEATURING:

Former host Jonny Metts former PGC writer/community manager/stealth director Rick Powers to discuss the misdirection, tough decisions, classic interviews, and yeah, even Denis Dyack and Penny Arcade.. These interviews are for Jonny's upcoming book about the site.

Episode 491: Apocalypse Direct Sep 02, 2016

FEATURING:

Announcement of our next RetroActive poll.
Review of the Sept 1 3DS Nintendo Direct.
Speculation as to how it factors into plans for NX.

Episode 490: Puzzling in Progress Aug 28, 2016

FEATURING:

New Business: Metroid Prime Federation Force, Donkey Kong Land, .hack, World of Warcraft and Pokemon Snap.
Listener Mail: The devaluation of puzzle games, hidden gems in the 3/DS libraries, childhood-defining consoles, and the perils of localization.

Episode 489: Mario Party 9-alism Aug 21, 2016

FEATURING:

Gui's back but has scared Jon away.
New Business: Mario Party 9, Gotta Protectors, Tadpole Treble, .hack//Infection, Monster Hunter Generations, Banjo Tooie.
Listener Mail: Where does Rhythm Heaven go from here, Bad timing for showing off violent games at E3, Bad timing for taking down fan games.

RFN Special: Calling Dr. Metts Aug 14, 2016

FEATURING:

Greg catches up with Dr. Jonny Metts on life in a Post-RFN world.

Episode 488: I Need the Good Rocks, and I Don't Mean Geodude Aug 07, 2016

FEATURING:

Gui still on vacay.
New Business: Pokemon Y, Monster Hunter, Blastball, R-Type, The Battle Cats POP!.
Listener Mail: good causes, physical releases of digital games, multi-device homes in the world of NX, and our battle stations

Episode 487: NX and the Little Capitalist That Could Jul 31, 2016

FEATURING:

Syrenne in for Gui.
Nintendo NX Rumors? Nintendo NX Rumors!
New Business: Freedom Planet, Pokemon Go, Ace Atorney 6, Level-5 Vision/Lady Layton, Pokemon Yellow, Curve Digital Sale economics.

Episode 486: Rejecting Other Green Dinosaurs Jul 24, 2016

FEATURING:

Three man crew as Jon takes a break.
New Business: Blast Ball demo, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, Flying Dragon: The Secret Scroll, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, Wild Guns.
Listener Mail: Which Pokemon game to start with, The Legend of Sheik, Our influences.

Episode 485: Pokemon Journalism Jul 17, 2016

FEATURING:

New Business: Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, 7th Dragon III Code:VFD, Bonk's Adventure (TG-16 on the Wii U VC), Hyrule Warriors Legends, Pokemon Go.
Listener Mail: Pokemon Go hot takes, Nintendo focusing on RPGs, the NES Classic Edition.

Episode 484: Jon Lindemann's Tubtime PokeStop Jul 10, 2016

FEATURING:

Michael Cole joins us in place of Gui this week.
New Business: Pokken Tournament, Rhythm Heaven Megamix, Phonex Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice, Severed, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, and Pokemon Go.
Listener Mail: The Zelda Formula, Unreal Engine 3's woes on Wii U, and why MyNintendo rewards are crap.

Episode 483: Professionalism Jul 03, 2016

FEATURING:

Syrenne joins us this week to discuss E3 and Steam-boundaries-pushing!
First, however, New Business: Kirby Planet Robobot, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, 7th Dragon III: Code VFD demo, Super Adventure Island, 3DS transfer woes, Monster Hunter Generations demo, Tokyo Mirage Session #FE, Kindred Spirits on the Roof.
Listener Mail: Paying for online, Good E3 strategy for Nintendo?

E3 2016 Away Team Podcast Jun 30, 2016

FEATURING:

Lots of Zelda impressions
The other games of E3

Episode 482: The Legend of Zelda: Olivia Wilde Jun 26, 2016

FEATURING:

New Business: Rhythm Heaven Megamix, Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, Halo Wars 2, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia.
Listener Mail: How much info pre-release is enough, Honorary Doctorate Speech, Difference between pubs and devs, Tomodachi The Movie, Parity.

Episode 481: Breath of the E3 Jun 17, 2016

FEATURING:

Radio Free Nintendo's reaction to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Pokemon Sun and Moon, Ever Oasis, and much more from E3 2016.

Episode 480: Measuring Kirby's Schwarzschild Radius Jun 12, 2016

FEATURING:

New Business: Kirby: Planet Robobot, Konami Krazy Racers, getting a CRT TV, Baseball Stars, E3 Expectations.
Listener Mail: Nintendo Championships, good marketing, lapsed maker of Mario, Mother 3.

SPECIAL: NWR Book Interview with Max Lake, by Jonny Metts Jun 12, 2016

FEATURING:

Former host Jonny Metts former PGC EiC Max Lake to discuss Smash, Miyamoto-sama, the ill-fated E3 video, as well as Max's end with the site. These interviews are for Jonny's upcoming book about the site.

Episode 479: Extended Crab Leg Metaphor Jun 05, 2016

FEATURING:

New Business: 7th Dragon III: Code VFD, Devil World, E3 Preview
Retroactive: Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

Episode 478: The Word You're Looking for Is Abomination May 29, 2016

FEATURING:

New Business: Mario and Luigi Paper Jam Bros, Ultimate NES Remix, Overwatch, Star Wars Racer Revenge, Bravely Second, Legend of the Dark Witch, 3D Gunstar Heroes
Listener Mail: Mario on mobile, no gimmicks NX, which piece of gaming hardware we resemble the most, indies are 3rd parties too.

Episode 477: This Particular Breed of Funk May 22, 2016

FEATURING:

New Business: Mario and Luigi Paper Jam Bros, Rogue Squadron 3D, eBay, Radiohammer
Listener Mail: game developers making their games for podcasters, licensed nonsense, and forced retirement of Nintendo characters.

Episode 476: Why Is This in Audio Form? May 15, 2016

FEATURING:

Our 10 Year Anniversary!
New Business: Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2, Pocket Card Jockey, Pinball Arcade, and Ganbare Goemon: Tokai Dochu Oedo Tengu ri Kaeshi no Maki
Listener Mail: insomnia, revealing the NX, the "Big Three," and retiring from RFN.

Episode 475: Super Dimensional Fortress Great Fox May 08, 2016

FEATURING:

New Business: Lost Reavers, Bravely Second, Star Fox Zero, My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and Mario and Friends: Amiibo Challenge.
Listener Mail: eShop forward compatibility, NX as a portable, and the future of the NX in Trump's America.

Episode 474: The Day the Music Was Abandoned May 01, 2016

FEATURING:

This week, Greg and Jon are absent but Dr. Jonny Metts drops by to assist in the Friends of Nintendo Bundle and Nintendo E3 news discussions.
Then, New Business: Xenoblade Chronicles X, the Doctor's Recommendations, Star Fox Zero, and Bravely Second.

Episode 473: The Woody Allen Star Fox Apr 24, 2016

FEATURING:

This week, the crew talks about Bravely Second and its demo, Axiom Verge, Star Ghost, Pocket Card Jockey, and Star Fox Zero.
Listener Mail: Ports by Nintendo, the solution to poor third party support?, "The way a game is meant to be played", and the PS4.5 as a reaction to the NX?

Episode 472: Epic Closet Octopus Apr 17, 2016

FEATURING:

This week, Wii U developer Lewis Pugh returns to discuss with us Wii U development and his upcoming game Twisted Fusion.
But first, New Business: Super Robo Mouse, Bravely Default, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Epic Dumpster Bear, and Thomas Was Alone.

Episode 471: Blatterhouse Apr 10, 2016

FEATURING:

New Business this week isn't particularly "new": WarioWare: Touched!, Yoshi's Story, Miitomo, Pokemon Yellow, Star Fox, and Project X Zone are all discussed.
Emails this week cover: emulating systems with weird hardware, It's the Podcast People, stealing ideas, Zelda demos, and a true Paper Mario sequel.

Episode 470: Identifying Your Daddy Apr 03, 2016

FEATURING:

It's a rowdy New Business this week as Jon discovers sound boards. But other than Miitomo, we also discuss 6180 the moon, Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in suburbs #1, Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millenium Girl and Kururin Squash!
After the break, the emails: Wii U and 3DS support once NX comes out, DS support now that 3DS has been out for 5 years, Nintendo spitting on our money, and the apparently true fear of VC cannibalizing indie sales.

SPECIAL: NWR Book Interview with Justin Nation, by Jonny Metts Mar 31, 2016

FEATURING:

Former host Jonny Metts NWR alum Justin Nation to discuss the site and its history for Jonny's upcoming book.

Episode 469: Sneaking into Danny Bivens' Room Mar 27, 2016

FEATURING:

Friend of the show Syrenne talks to us about Tokyo Mirage Sessions, Shin Megami Tensei 4 Final and Miitomo. Also in New Business: Breath of Fire 2, Pokken, Twilight Princess HD and the Halo Championships. After the break: rumors and fakes.

Episode 468: Oops! All Memes Mar 20, 2016

FEATURING:

This time, an all Listener Mail episode! Gametrailers' demise, Fire Emblem Fates reviews, Nintendo underestimating FE demand, Futureproofing your game purchases, The best Punch-Out!!, Padding and backtracking, and Online multiplayer 3DS games.

Episode 467: Cake Boss Mar 13, 2016

FEATURING:

An all New-Business and nearly Oops! All RPG episode this week: Pokemon Yellow, Breath of Fire, Twilight Princess HD, Bravely Second and Fire Emblem Fates.

SPECIAL: NWR Book Interview with Michael Cole, by Jonny Metts Mar 09, 2016

FEATURING:

Former host Jonny Metts sits down with frequesnt guest Michael "TYP" Cole to talk NWR in prep for Jonny's upcoming book.

Episode 466 Part 2: A Lot More than We Could Manage Mar 06, 2016

FEATURING:

Xenoblade Chronicles X spoilercast.

Episode 466 Part 1: A Well-Crafted Direct, Clearly Made by Professionals Mar 04, 2016

FEATURING:

Reactions to the Nintendo Direct.
A tease for our next Episode

Episode 465: Pump Down the Jams Feb 28, 2016

FEATURING:

New Business: Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright, Her Story, Virtue's Last Reward, The Witcher 3, Bravely Second, Stealth Inc. 2.
Listener Mail: GBA recommendations, Nintendo preying on the uninformed, Katamari X Mario.

Episode 464: Viewtiful Jokes Feb 21, 2016

FEATURING:

New Business: Bravely Second demo, The Witcher 3, 20XX, Life is Strange, Kuru Kuru Kururin.
Retroactive: Viewtiful Joe.

Episode 463: Feel the Magic User Feb 14, 2016

FEATURING:

All Listener Mail episode this week: picking RPGs on the 3DS for a fan of Western RPGs, a "touch" of censorship in Nintendo's localization efforts, the difficulty of making a new maker, and Nintendo's recent messaging strategies.

Episode 462: The Full Monty Punch Feb 07, 2016

FEATURING:

New Business: Pokemon Picross, Smash Bros. DLC, Final Fantasy Explorers, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, and Wii Fit U.
Listener Mail: Most Level 5 games, Quality of Life, NES scarfs, Zelda on Wii U, and games to hike with.

Episode 461: A Unique Boutique Experience Jan 31, 2016

FEATURING:

New Business: Zack and Wiki, Final Fantasy Explorers, Suikoden, The Order:1886 and Freedom Planet.
Listener Mail: Shin Megami Tentacool, Premium Super Mario Maker DLC, Nintendo Store Worldwide, Sprawling Game Worlds.

Episode 460: Asleep at the RPG Switch Jan 24, 2016

FEATURING:

Jon is still away, so a three-man discusses Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros 3, Adventure Bar Story, and the Project X Zone 2 demo. Listener Mail: Which Xenoblade is right for a beginner, Nintendo listening to fan feedback, and is the Wii U a good purchase for an RPG fiend?

Episode 459: The Wii U Is a Bit Sad Jan 17, 2016

FEATURING:

Jon is away, but Mike "TYP" Cole is our guest to talk about the legendary Bayou Billy! Also: Super Mario Maker, Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, the Steam Link, FAST Racing Neo, and Johnny's Payday Panic!

Episode 458: Auguratio Ex Japonicum Jan 10, 2016

FEATURING:

Yearly Top 5 and yearly predictions segment, all in one!

Episode 457: Define Winning to the Persistently Non-Competitive Dec 20, 2015

FEATURING:

Syrenne joins the regular crew to discuss Japanese mobile games and Xenoblade Chronicles X!
New Business: SteamWorld Heist, Axiom Verge, Transformers: Devastation, Devil's Third, and Xenoblade Chronicles X!
Listener Mail: Unexpected Smash characters, and the Persistently Non-Competitive.

Episode 456: The Editor in the High Castle Dec 13, 2015

FEATURING:

Three-man episode this week as Jon is away on business.
New Business: Xenoblade Chronicles X, Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya, BOXBOY!, Chibi-Robo Zip Lash!
Listener Mail: FFXV first on NX?, Smash ballot predictions, Badge Center woes, and Least Expected 2015 events.

6th Annual Nintendo World Report Telethon in Support of Child's Play! Part 4 Dec 09, 2015

FEATURING:

NNR: The Future of Nintendo
NFR: Garage Banding
Dinosaur Chat
RFN Hot Takes

6th Annual Nintendo World Report Telethon in Support of Child's Play! Part 3 Dec 08, 2015

FEATURING:

LIVE! Radio Trivia Non-Podcast Edition!
Famicast Live with John Davis and Cheesemeister
Connectivity: Mario Sunshine Retrospective

6th Annual Nintendo World Report Telethon in Support of Child's Play! Part 2 Dec 07, 2015

FEATURING:

J&J Dream Factory LLC
Games We Love to Hate
A Different Kind of Sonic Adventure.

6th Annual Nintendo World Report Telethon in Support of Child's Play! Part 1 Dec 06, 2015

FEATURING:

Telethon Introduction and Live Now Playing
Radio Free Nintendo Trips on the Third Dimension
The Future of the Nindie with Daan, Neal, and Nintendo of America's Damon Baker
Amiibo SuperChargers: The Infinity Dimension

Episode 455: Winds of Thunder Round Nov 29, 2015

FEATURING:

Shorter, all-listener mail episode for Thanksgiving this week, covering topics from the future of RPGs on NX to playing old RPGs on retro consoles.

Episode 454: Mobile Sidejob Nov 22, 2015

FEATURING:

New Business: Yo-Kai Watch, Halo 5, Contra EX, Snoopy's Grand Adventure, Octodad, Rodea The Sky Soldier, and Gaist Crusher.
Listener Mail: Nintendo Franchise Mobile Shoehorning, and the JRPG Deluge.

Episode 453: Even the Podcast Leaked Early Nov 14, 2015

FEATURING:

Jon!
Gui!
Greg!
James!
A reaction to Nintendo's return to Nintedo Direct!

Episode 452: You Are a Jerk, Bollocks-Head Nov 08, 2015

FEATURING:

Jon is still out, so we welcome Karen to share her New Business with us!
New Business: Yoshi's Woolly World, The Legend of Legacy, Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water and the Super Mario Maker update.
Listener Mail: Vita ports, Odious Yo-Kai and Zelda innovations.

Episode 451: Just Add an H Nov 01, 2015

FEATURING:

Jon is out this week, but thankfully we found his non-union equivalent, John Rairdin!
New Business: Slender: The Arrival, Mario Tennis Ultra Smash, Xenoblade Chronicles X, Human Resource Machine, The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes.
Listener Mail: Investors Meeting, Nintendo Directs, Pachislots.

Episode 450: Tone Down Your Exorcising Oct 25, 2015

FEATURING:

Dr Metts joins the rest of the crew this week for this milestone episode. Yea!
New Business: Yoshi's Woolly World, Guitar Hero Live, Extreme Exorcism, Chibi-Robo Zip Lash, Konami Krazy Racers, Shadow of the Colossus and The Legend of Legacy.
Special Feature: What we know of the NX so far.

Episode 449: Can't Outshine the Sun Oct 18, 2015

FEATURING:

New Business: Legend of Legacy, Cost-effective game-buying in the UK, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 3D, Rocket League and Chibi-Robo Zip Lash.
Retroactive: Mario Tennis Power Tour.

Episode 448: Accurate Portrayals of Baboons in the Media Oct 11, 2015

FEATURING:

New Business: Rare Replay, Year Walk, Amiibo, Alundra, Galaxy 2, and Murasame's Castle.
Listener Mail: Microsoft as a force of evil, the future of Nindies@Home, our favorite games, and the value of a Wii U to a man on the road.

Episode 447: Who Is Cobra Commander? Oct 04, 2015

FEATURING:

New Business: Starfox Command, Smash Bros DLC, Destiny, Elebits.
Listener Mail: Games for Europeans to import, Nintendo merch, Amiibo, and Life-changing visual novels.

Episode 446: Black Hatred in Vague Human Form Sep 27, 2015

FEATURING:

New Business: The Legend of Legacy demo, Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows, and Super Mario Maker.
Listener Mail: Games for a young player, Kimishima, and GameCube of VC.

Episode 445: I Made a Stage with Boos in It Sep 20, 2015

FEATURING:

It's Jon's turn to take a week off, so RFN has a shorter Super Mario Maker-only episode.
Mario Maker Stage creation
Stage discovery
Stage gameplay

Episode 444: Toys-to-Afterlife Sep 13, 2015

FEATURING:

Greg takes a break to immerse himself in football season, but friend of the show Syrenne McNulty is back to discuss two 3DS and Wii U games we might not have talked about otherwise: Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, and Disney Infinity 3.0.
New Business is rounded off with a comparison of Super Mario 3D World and New Super Mario Bros. U as co-op games, and talk of Astral Breakers, VS. Excitebike, and the Metal Gear Solid entries leading up to MGS 5.
Listener Mail: Pikmin 4 hopes and dreams, the future of Nintendo Directs, updating game reviews, Ace Attorney 6 localization, and Pokemon Go.

Episode 443: Autumn of Too Many Leaves Sep 06, 2015

FEATURING:

New Business covers Runbow, Dokapon Kingdom, Sin & Punishment, Mega Man X4, LBX, and Tube Sliders.
Listener Mail: Future Nintendo Network Features, RPGs for newbies, and How to Games Journalism.

Episode 442: You Got to Have a Fall Guy Aug 30, 2015

FEATURING:

New Business covers LBX, 3D Gunstar Heroes and 3D Streets of Rage 2, Woah Dave! Deluxe, Final Fantasy VII and Madden 2016.
Nintendo's release calendar for the rest of 2016 and a feature: the end of every generation, ever.

Episode 441: The Model of Efficiency Aug 23, 2015

FEATURING:

New Business covers Pokemon Pinball, Castlevania 3, Ace Combat Infinity, Kirby 64, and Castlestorm.
Listener Mail, Thunder Round edition.

Episode 440: Indefatigable Podcast Aug 16, 2015

FEATURING:

In this first Season 5 episode of RFN, James tries to get comfortable in the host's chair and everyone pretends nothing has happened.
New Business begins with Greg Leahy's thoughts on the newest Smash Bros DLC and Tournament mode, and then leads the rest of the gang to talk about Splatoon with his fresh impressions. Guillaume talks about his brief but fun time playing the co-op Wii U game Never Alone, and James finishes with his impressions of Uncharted... Waters on the Wii U VC.
Listener Mail tackles the rampant speculation about the NX, Nintendo's Quality of Life initiative, why we don't open up the podast to all consoles/systems, and Nintendo's tight PR leash on its employees.

Episode 439: Grapple Dem Tears Aug 09, 2015

FEATURING:

Jonny may have hosted the show for over 7 years, but we don't let his departure get in the way of our traditional New Business.
Jonny starts us off with Kirby's Return to Dream Land, and then extolls the virtues of Rare Replay for the Xbox One. Guillaume follows that up with his impressions of a copy of Mario Kart: Double Dash he found in someone's underwear drawer, plus his take on Dragon Fantasy. Then James regales us with his account of his time playing Doshin the Giant, and Jon gets philosophical with his Journey impressions.
The second segment is all about one of Jonny's favorite games of all time, Blaster Master for the NES.
We postponed it for as long as we could, but eventually the show has to end. You will laugh, you will cry in this hour-long farewell to Dr Metts, rocket scientist, experienced writer, avid concert-goer, Magic the Gatherer, and passionate Nintendo fan.

Episode 438: Spiritual Predecessor Aug 02, 2015

FEATURING:

Guillaume's still away and with no guest to replace him, it's a three man podcast this week. New Business touches on Samba de Amigo for Wii, Destiny, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, and Ori and the Blind Forest.
Recent news get discussed in the second segment: among other things, the Smash and Splatoon updates, the Red Ash Kickstarter, and Dragon Quest XI for multiple platforms including the 3DS.
Stick around until the end for a special announcement you don't want to miss.

Episode 437: Yoshi the Harbinger Jul 26, 2015

FEATURING:

Greg Leahy replaces Jonny and has impressions of Yoshi's Wooly World and Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+
New Business also includes Pokemon Channel, Rocket League, and impressions from Nintendo of Canada's post-E3 media event!
Listener Mail tackles the NX gimmick-to-power ratio, 3DS/Wii U to NX ports, Badass Elephants, and Amiibo sequel begging!

Episode 436: Federation Farce, RFN Edition Jul 19, 2015

FEATURING:

GameTrailer's Dan Bloodworth subs in for Gui!
New Business includes Kirby, Witcher, Splatoon, Hyrule Warriors, Monster Hunter 4U, Drive Club, and Trace Memory!
Lords of Thunder Round Listener Mail addresses video game composers, Shovel Knght Amiibo, New 3DS trolling, online petitions (again), and more!

Episode 435: Discovery of a Superb View Jul 12, 2015

FEATURING:

Syrenne steps in with good tidings of Xenoblade and Fire Emblem!
Other New Business includes Mario/Yoshi, Shin Megami Tensei, and the ghost of Kuru Kuru Kururin!
Listener Mail covers Pikmin speed-running, too much Zelda, and that misguided petition from E3.

Episode 434: Dr. Wario's Snake Oil Jul 05, 2015

FEATURING:

The first post-E3 2015 episode! New Business: Earthbound Beginnings, Dr. Mario Miracle Cure, Pikmin NPC and Pikmin 3, New Super Mario Bros U, Donkey Kong 94, Woah Dave!, Elliott Quest, Broken Age, and TMNT: Danger of the Ooze.
Listener Mail: We try to make sense of the SMT and Fire Emblem crossover, answer the plight of someone who doesn't get the Wii U, and avoid talking about Federation Forces. Or do we?

E3 2015 Show Team Podcast: Interviews and Final Thoughts Jun 28, 2015

FEATURING:

Interview with Kensuke Tanabe and Risa Tabata on Chibi Robo Zip Lash!
Interview with Kensuke Tsukanaka on Project X Zone 2
Final Media Room Reflection on the E3 that was

E3 2015 Show Team Podcast: Wednesday - The Midnight Special Jun 23, 2015

FEATURING:

In-depth, hands-on impressions from NWR staffers after a long day of E3!

E3 2015 Home Team Podcast: Tuesday - Nintendo Digital Event Reaction RFN Team Jun 17, 2015

FEATURING:

Greg
Jon
Gui
Three very different reactions to the Digital Event

E3 2015 Show Team Podcast: Tuesday - Reactions Jun 16, 2015

FEATURING:

The team at E3 gives a quick reaction to Nintendo's announcements, just before the E3 show floor opens.

E3 2015 Home Team Podcast: Tuesday - Nintendo Digital Event Reaction NNR Crossover Jun 16, 2015

FEATURING:

Alex of Nintendo News Report
Donald of Nintendo Free Radio
Nicholas of Connectivity
James of RFN
A reaction to Nintendo's Digital Event

E3 2015 Show Team Podcast: Monday Jun 16, 2015

FEATURING:

The team at E3 pulls up to talk E3 the night before Nintendo's Digital Event.

E3 2015 Home Team Podcast: Monday - All the News That's Fit to Announce Early Jun 15, 2015

FEATURING:

James, J.P. Corbran, and Donald Theriault break down all the Nintendo news from before the Digital Event.
We cover leaked 3DS ports, new Smash content, the Nintendo World Champonship, and more.
We break down some non-Nintendo news from Monday's announcements that may be important for Nintendo fans.

Episode 433: Now E3 is Real Jun 14, 2015

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As usual, we start with New Business: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Adventure of Pip, and Splatoon.
Site director Neal Ronaghan joins us after the break for E3 hype, to tell us what to expect from your favorite Nintendo news website this week, and to answer a few Listener Mail questions!

Episode 432: Tears of Joy/Rage Jun 08, 2015

FEATURING:

Guillaume is absent for this episode, but Jonny, Jon and James still find the time to discuss the latest Nintendo Direct Mini.
But first, New Business features impressions of Splatoon's Dojo mode, Skyrim musings, and thoughts on Code Name STEAM!
After the break, the unflappable trio regales us with their E3 2015 predictions!

Episode 431: NOT TAKE MIRROR! May 31, 2015

FEATURING:

The recording of our entire live event, with all your favorite RFN segments included!
New Business features Stretchmo and yes, Splatoon!
Finally, our epic RetroActive feature on Twilight Princess, with plenty of comments from our awesome listeners!

Twilight Princess Retroactive Live Show Teaser May 24, 2015

FEATURING:

Twilight Princess Retroactive Live Show Teaser

Episode 430: Dad Humor Overload May 17, 2015

FEATURING:

Short episode this week! Everyone chimes in on their Splatoon Nintendo Direct and Test Fire impressions, followed by a Listener Mail Thunder Round.

Episode 429: Valkyrie Needs Bucket Badly May 10, 2015

FEATURING:

For the first time, Karen comes on the podcast to discuss her New Business with the gang!
New Business: Excite Truck, Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Kerbal Space Program, Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles, Puzzle and Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition, HarmoKnight and Typing of the Dead: Overkill.
Listener Mail : Shameful backlogs, Splatoon! hopes and fears, and Hideo Kojima+Nintendo slash fic.

Episode 428: Ham-Fisted Villain O'Clock May 03, 2015

FEATURING:

New Business: Konamigeddon, Amiibo Tap, Heart Beaten, Gargoyle's Quest 2, Goldeneye 007 for Wii, Wild Arms, Mario Kart 8 downloadable content, Geometry Wars 3, and the almost-complete NWR Smash Bros. Tournament.
Listener Mail Thunder Round!

Episode 427: In Defense of Lanky Apr 26, 2015

FEATURING:

New Business: Mario Kart 8 DLC, Donkey Kong Country 3, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Inazuma Eleven, Affordable Space Adventures, BoxBoy!, the newest Streetpass games, and Donkey Kong 64.
Listener Mail: Strange Virtual Console decisions, Guilty pleasures, Indie disservice.

Episode 426: Connoisseur of Chaos Apr 19, 2015

FEATURING:

New Business: Smash Bros for Wii U, Code Name STEAM, New Super Mario Bros 2, The Conduit, Chibi-Robo: Photo Finder, and Donkey Kong 64!
Listener Mail: Too many topics to list them all -- it's the Thunder Round!

Episode 425: Korn Hits the Road Apr 12, 2015

FEATURING:

New Business: Axiom Verge, Geist, Elliot Quest, Majora's Mask, BoxBoy! and Inazuma Eleven.
Listener Mail: Platinum and Gold Club Nintendo rewards, rock band vanity video games, voice chat in Splatoon.

Episode 424: Don't Say Pumped Apr 04, 2015

FEATURING:

Jon "The Streak" Lindemann is absent, but we have in his place new staffer Donald "Mick" Theriault!
We start with discussing the April 1st Nintendo Direct, and move on to a short New Business: Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker, Cloudberry Kingdom, Conception 2, Boxboy! and Valiant Hearts.
Listener Mail: How to make us care for amiibo, Aonuma a worthy steward? and What the heck is NFR?

Episode 423: A Diaper Too Small Mar 29, 2015

FEATURING:

Crazy New Business this week with two games we won't spoil, as well as Xeodrifter, Elliot Quest and Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked.
Listener Mail: Launch NX games, Relationship advice, and the Nintendo Phone.

Episode 422: Alien Movement Mar 22, 2015

FEATURING:

We switch things up this week and start off the episode with a feature length discussion of the DeNA and NX announcements, followed by a letter about dealing with spoilers.
After the break, New Business: Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., Axiom Verge, Ketzal's Corridors, 3D OutRun, Persona Q and Mario Golf.

Episode 421: Eat That Frog Mar 15, 2015

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New Business: Proun+, Axiom Verge, Persona Q, Ori and the Blind Forest, Mario vs Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars, and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate.
Listener Mail: What's to become of Wario, Procrastination, and New Destiny Warriors fan.

Episode 420: Professor of Printed Pieces of Paper Mar 08, 2015

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New Business: Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords - Anniversary Edition, Soul Nomad (PS2), TV buying, Titan Attacks! and Ironfall.
Retroactive: Pokemon - The Trading Card Game

Episode 419: Lincoln Loggo Mar 01, 2015

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New Business: Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, ICO, Shadow of the Colossus, and StarFox 64 3D.
Listener Mail: 100%ing games, Who Loves Donkey Kong the Most?, Lincoln: Nintendo's newest character.

Episode 418: By the Throat Feb 22, 2015

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Please welcome back Josh Hillyer, who subs for Jon this week!
New Business: New 3DS XL, Majora 3D, StreetPass, Pokemon Shuffle, and Siesta Fiesta!
Listener Mail: Nostalgia, DSiWare, and Nintendo's awful brand names!

Episode 417: Anything But Sonic Feb 15, 2015

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TYP subs for Jon this week! New Business: Guacamelee, Blek, Moon Chronicles, Deception IV, Pokemon Y, Ittle Dew. Plus bonus DICE impressions!
Listener Mail: SNES and GBA VC on the New 3DS, APEX, and New to Smash.

Episode 416: ExciteClaus Feb 08, 2015

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New Business: Gunman Clive 2, Mario Kart 8, Nintendo Land, Code Name S.T.E.A.M., Wario Land 3, Mighty Final Fight and Metroid Prime Trilogy.
Listener Mail: Our Club Nintendo picks, where we get our gaming news, and thoughts on Splatoon multiplayer.

Episode 415: Boring Victory Lap Feb 01, 2015

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Back to normal this week. New Business covers Bayonetta 2, Atelier Escha & Logy, Persona Q, Super Smash Bros for Wii U, 3D After Burner II and Resident Evil.
In a short Listener Mail, we discuss the closing of Club Nintendo, and share how gaming has helped us cope in tough times.

Episode 414: Glitter Glory Jan 25, 2015

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We make'em, you love'em: it's our annual predictions feature, with special guest Chris Kohler of Wired's Game Life!
But first, New Business: Monster Hunter 4 demo, Chariot, Captain Toad, and Persona Q!

Episode 413: Strip Club Regulars Jan 18, 2015

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It's a real packed episode this week, as it's time for our annual Top 5 Games of the Year! But first, we discuss the 01-14-2015 Nintendo Direct!

Episode 412: The Pink Bros Jan 11, 2015

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It's an all New Business episode for James, Jon, Jonny and Guillaume! Listen to us talk about, amongst other games: Bionic Commando: Elite Forces, Sportsball, Atelier Escha & Logy, Bayonetta, Jon's conundrum, Captain Toad, Shantae: Pirate's Curse and Super Smash Bros.

Episode 411: Turduckenlanders Jan 04, 2015

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Hope you enjoy Listener Mail, because this is a special emails-only holiday episode with James, Jonny, and special guest Alex Culafi!
Topics include winter gaming, Mario Maker, the Brazilian eShop workaround, and amiibo sports!

Episode 410: amiibarf Dec 21, 2014

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Phoenix Wright Trilogy, Donkey Kong: King of Swing, Tyrian 2000, Bayonetta 2, Xeodrifter, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.
Listener Mail: Amiibo distribution fiasco, the animated Mario movie, possible exclusives to push the New 3DS launch, and a very special Smash Bros. online match.

Episode 409: Treedodgers Dec 14, 2014

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The New Business this week: Reactions on the new Zelda Wii U footage and the soulless video game awards show it came packaged in, Xeodrifter, Puppeteer, Shapes of Gray, Mario Kart 8 and the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.
After the break: One year later, we revisit our prognostic on the Wii U.

Episode 408: A Really Nice Guy Dec 07, 2014

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Lots of Japanese games this week in New Business!
Listener Mail examines GameCube adapters, trends in popular genres, and something called Nintenbaiting!

Episode 407: Guillaume & Watch Nov 30, 2014

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We played Smash online, TOGETHER! Come listen to us play (or head over to NWR TV on YouTube to watch for yourself)!
BONUS: Podcast-exclusive, anti-Putin, saber-rattling segment from James Jones!

Episode 406: Wrasslevania Nov 23, 2014

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One last crop of New Business before Smash Bros. takes over our lives and the show!
Highlights include Pokemon: The Trading Card Game, Call of Dragon Age, World of Warcraft (really), and Tengami!
Listener Mail returns with your questions about Super Mario Bros. 2, the future of Castlevania, the language of interactivity, and a Majora's Mask 3D lightning round!

Episode 405: Quality of Fantasy Life Nov 16, 2014

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It's an all-New_Business episode this week! We discuss the Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 1, Hyrule Warriors, The Binding of Isaac, Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones, Fantasy Life, Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Kirby Triple Deluxe.

NWR 5th Annual Charity Telethon - Part 3 Nov 14, 2014

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We had another great telethon for Child's Play, and you can still donate at our website (through November 15, 2014)!
The Famicast is live from Japan with special guests John Ricciardi and J.J. Epperson from 8-4 Play!
Shenanigans brings in Karl for the first time all day, as he leads the returning RFN gang and a very special guest caller!
Box Office Poison is back this year as Karl, Stan, Jonny, and Ty somehow fill an hour on the terrible Wing Commander movie!

NWR 5th Annual Charity Telethon - Part 2 Nov 11, 2014

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We had another great telethon for Child's Play, and you can still donate at our website!
Radio Trivia Live returns with more awesome video game music!
Ten-year retrospective on Nintendo DS with special guest Chris Johnston!
Kickstarter games are under the spotlight with Nintendo Free Radio and special guest Robert Boyd!

NWR 5th Annual Charity Telethon - Part 1 Nov 09, 2014

FEATURING:

We had another great telethon for Child's Play, and you can still donate at our website!
RFN gets it started with a live edition of Listener Mail, then a surprise-filled roundtable on our Top Five Personal Games Ever!
Connectivity is up next with everyone's favorite game show, Who Wants to Be a Nintendoaire?
Learn about the shadiest era in bootleg video games with Jon and James in... Unlicensed to Drive!

Episode 404: Reign of Firebrand Nov 02, 2014

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Karl Castaneda joins us for a five man podcast this week!
New Business features Woah Dave!, Shadow of Mordor, Fantasy Life, Lair, Bayonetta, Super Little Acorns Turbo, Gargoyle's Quest 2 and Demon's Crest!
In the second segment, Guillaume gives his impressions of Super Smash Bros for Wii U, Captain Toad, and Sonic Boom (from an event held by Nintendo of Canada, then James explains Nintendo's Quality of Life platform, and finally Karl hypes the telethon. It's next week!

Episode 403: Je Te Plumerai Le Text Oct 26, 2014

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Josh Hillyer is our special guest this week!
New Business features Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, Smash Bros for 3DS, Wii Music, Skyrim and Kirby Tripe Deluxe!
In the second segment, we tackle 50 facts about Smash Bros for Wii U and "artistic intent" in video games!

Episode 402: Witch Time Zones Oct 19, 2014

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Craig Harris is our special guest this week!
New Business features Bayonetta 2, Smash 3DS, and a trio of Halloween-themed games!
Listener Mail covers Rogue Squadron Trilogy and other unreleased games, plus the strangest sequels and when you should buy a console!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 42 - NEW 3DS GETTO Oct 17, 2014

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Recorded live via Google Hang Outs On Air, James and Danny bring you an episode focused on the New 3DS!
Danny goes hands-on with a New 3DS LL (XL) and lets you know about general system speed, Miiverse, the Web Browser, Smash on the new system and more!
Your listener questions, including a mini Life in Japan and direct interactions during the broadcast! Send your questions to famicast@nintendoworldreport.com or send us a tweet at @thefamicast

Episode 401: Themesters Oct 12, 2014

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We're back to normal with all your favorite segments as Season 4 is officially underway!
New Business covers Smash Bros. on 3DS, Blok Drop U, Dracula X, ZombiU, Shovel Knight, and more Tekken Tag 2!
A news recap lets us chat about release dates, pricing, New 3DS in Oz, and firmware updates for both systems!
Listener Mail covers the GamePad's TV button, New 3DS killer features, Kingdom Hearts confusion, and limited edition outrage!

RFN 400: The Highlights Oct 06, 2014

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RFN listeners selected many of the best moments from over eight years of the podcast. Hear them all again (or for the first time) in this convenient highlight reel!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 41 - TGS TROLL GET Oct 01, 2014

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The Tokyo Game Show is over. The Famicrew survived and has many a tale to tell
Hands on impressions with the New 3DS, Bravely Second, Final Fantasy Explorers, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and much more!
Updated thoughts on Smash for the 3DS and your questions straight from twitter (tweet at us @thefamicast, or email us at famicast@nintendoworldreport.com - we would like to hear from YOU!)

Episode 400: A Little Help From My Friends Sep 30, 2014

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New Business: Super Smash Bros. for 3DS demo, Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Final Fantasy Theatrythm: Curtain Call demo, Fire Emblem: Awakening, Azure Striker Gunvolt, Wooden Sen'SeY.
Listener Mail: TVii, and Crush 3D.

Episode 399: TVii Sen'SeY Sep 21, 2014

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New Business: Super Smash Bros. for 3DS demo, Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Final Fantasy Theatrythm: Curtain Call demo, Fire Emblem: Awakening, Azure Striker Gunvolt, Wooden Sen'SeY.
Listener Mail: TVii, and Crush 3D.

RFN Presents: The Famicast 40 - SMASH BACK Sep 16, 2014

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Get ready for an action packed episode as the guys talk about the recently released Super Smash Bros. on 3DS with a familiar voice returning to the Famicrew.
Pre-TGS news filled with talk about Dragon Quest X for 3DS, a Mega Man theme park event and more!
Your listener mail about MMOs on Wii U and another that is...not suitable for the Famicast, but we read it anyway!

Episode 398: Mildly Violent Immolation Sep 14, 2014

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New Business: Guacamelee, Fez, Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Azure Striker Gunvolt and Destiny.
Listener Mail: The New 3DS, 3DS Ports for New 3DS?, We Need to Talk About Ubisoft.

Episode 397: RFNware Shop Channel Sep 07, 2014

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In this episode, we forgo New Business in order to interview Dan Adelman, the independent development consultant who recently left Nintendo of America after nine years of work on digital distribution platforms.
Listener Mail: Ethics in game journalism.

RFN Presents: The Famicast 39 - ZELDA DIES Sep 04, 2014

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New business talking about Hyrule Warriors, fighting games and even some mobile Bust-a-Move.
A look into the New 3DS on top of other Japanese happenings in the news.
Another game of Fake or Real and a Life in Japan segment about baseball in Japan!

Episode 396: Always Be Leaking Aug 31, 2014

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New Business: Shadow of the Ninja, The Fall, Gone Home, Wario Land 3, Rogue Legacy, Spec Ops: The Line, PT, Resogun, Madden 25, Demon's Souls, Persona 4.
Topic: DLC. Listener Mail: Leaking Culture.

RFN's 2014 NFL NFC Season Preview Aug 29, 2014

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NFL 2014 Preview!
All the NFC jynx you can stomach!
Super Bowl predictions!

RFN's 2014 NFL AFC Season Preview Aug 25, 2014

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NFL 2014 Preview!
Well just the AFC

Episode 395: Freaking CEOs Aug 17, 2014

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New Business: Console Wars, Rayman Legends, Cybernator, Armored Hunter GUNHOUND EX, Astebreed, The Mysterious Murasame Castle, Final Fantasy XIV.
Listener Mail: Collections and Backlogs, Nintendo X Koei.

Episode 394: Slippy When Wet Aug 10, 2014

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New Business: Puzzle League Express, The Mysterious Murasame Castle, Super Mario Kart, Resogun, Dillon's Rolling Western, Baseball, Donkey Kong Jr., Vegas Stakes.
Listener Mail: Give Us Starfox 65, Console Wars, The Trouble with Download-Only Handhelds.

Episode 393: Tower of Drillaga Aug 03, 2014

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Michael "TYP" Cole is with us for a five-man podcast!
New Business: Mario Golf: World Tour, Mega Man Xtreme 2, fixing the eShop, Super Mario Land 2, Wii Sports Club, Mr Driller: Drill Till You Drop, Wario Land 3 and Rogue Legacy.
Listener Mail: Mushroom Kingdom Historia, GamePad design.

RFN Presents: The Famicast 38 - THE LAST BODY PILLOW Jul 30, 2014

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New business talking about more Mario Kart 8, Buta Medal (a free puzzle game on Wii U in Japan), Metroid Zero Mission and some EVO talk.
A breakdown of how NFC payments work on Wii U (it's now a thing!) and a lot of other news from Japan!
A new feature from the mind of Ty - Fake or Real. Guess whether or not the crazy Japanese game Ty is describing exists or not!

Episode 392: Xenodachi Life Jul 27, 2014

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New Business: Donkey Kong 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Mr Driller 2, Tomodachi Life, Game & Wario, Final Fantasy XIV, Bases Loaded.
After the break: Summer gamin', and the 3DS successor.

Episode 391: Like Crabs in a Bucket Jul 20, 2014

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What starts as a three-man podcast looking at Wind Waker HD, Game & Wario, Super Castlevania IV, and Club Nintendo Rewards ends as a four-man show looking at how to do a podcast and which Nintendo exec is hottest.

Episode 390: Internal Swords Jul 13, 2014

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It's a shorter, all-New-Business episode this week: Jonny checks out Armillo, Jon digs into Xenoblade Chronicles, Guillaume throws himself against 1001 Spikes, James pirates Ace Attorney Investigations 2, and the crew takes a trip to Another World.

Episode 389: Best Practices Jul 06, 2014

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New Business: James finally played Super Mario 3D World, Guillaume finally played Xenoblade Chronicles, Jonny revisits Resogun, Jon discovers Battlefield 4 and brains melt as Rec-Rec makes an appearance.
Listener Mail: Enjoying bad games, GamePad showcases, the GCN controller for Smash Bros., and RFN as part of your daily grooming ritual.

RFN Presents: The Famicast 37 - GET GOOD Jul 02, 2014

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New business hitting on Nintendo 2013 Game Seminar title, Poppo Hunter (all about pigeon dating...kind of...), Mario Kart 8, State of Decay and more!
The latest gaming news from Japan
Thoughts on the Capcom takeover defense being lifted (aka don't get excited) and some thoughts about E3 2014

Episode 388: Visitation Rights Jun 29, 2014

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New Business this week is mostly about Shovel Knight, but we also touch on The Wonderful 101 and the streetpass function in Tomodachi Life.
In Listener Mail, we talk about the format of Nintendo's E3 show, we explain Miyamoto's projects and we explain the new role of gaming journalism. We get to hear a painful story from a listener. We four dudes then talk female representation at Nintendo. And we end with our thoughts on the Digital Deluxe Promotion!

Episode 387: Exit Plan Jun 22, 2014

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Shovel Knight, Pushmo World, and Tomodachi Life take charge in a very full New Business that extends past the first segment!
We fully debrief on E3 and examine the aftershocks of Nintendo's stellar performance at the show!

E3 2014 - California Dreamin' Jun 15, 2014

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James and Jonny head upstate for an intimate live session with Jon and special guest TYP!
We talk about tons of E3 games, other big Nintendo topics of the show, and our favorite moments from the floor!

E3 2014 - Home Team Assemble Jun 13, 2014

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While Jonny and James are away, Greg joins Gui and Jon to discuss Nintendo's E3 performance in 2014.

Episode 386: A Blue Shell of Our Former Selves Jun 08, 2014

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Billy Berghammer joins us to discuss Mario Kart 8 and E3!
New Business: Mario Kart 8, Klonoa: Empire of Dreams, Bahamut Lagoon, Super Mario World and Mega Man V.
Second segment: Iwata's health, more E3 talk, Wii U system update, and Smash Invitational!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 36 - FINAL TOMODACHI Jun 03, 2014

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Final Fantasy related New Business with Curtain Call, Agito (mobile) and dem fighting games
The latest gaming news from Japan
Feature topic about the recent "Tomodachi Life Gate" and Japanese thoughts on same sex relationships (from Westerners living in Japan) and more

Episode 385: Boogy-Dad, Boogy-Dad Jun 01, 2014

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Scram Kitty, Catherine, SMB3 controversy, and much more in New Business!
Your Pre-E3 Listener Mail!

Episode 384: One for the Road May 25, 2014

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OVER AN HOUR OF INCORRECT E3 PREDICTIONS!
...maybe we get one?

Episode 383: Trigger Fishing May 18, 2014

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Jonny is skipping this week, but Curtis Bond drops by, with James hosting! New Business: Disney Magical World, Kirby Triple Deluxe, Xbox One, Tappingo, Abyss, and Legend of the River King.
In the second segment, we speculate about Nintendo's future licensing efforts, and wonder if the Nintendo Digital Event is a good idea.

Episode 382: The Gerenicity May 11, 2014

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This week's New Business: Stick It to the Man, Kirby Triple Deluxe, Child of Light, Mario Tennis (GBC), Stealth Inc. and Dark Souls 2.
Listener Mail: Aging Wii graphics, Gamers against inclusivity, and going back to non-stereoscopic 3D platformers.

Episode 381: A Golden Opportunity May 04, 2014

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We have loads of fresh Nintendo games in New Business. James is up first with the surprise dump of Mega Man Xtreme on 3DS Virtual Console. Jonny follows that with effusive praise for NES Remix 2, the one that gets it right. He also piggybacks onto Guillaume's impressions for Child of Light, the new Canadian Role-Playing Game (CRPG) available on your Wii U and other platforms. Finally, Jon catches up with the Mario Golf: World Tour demo on 3DS as we try to figure out whether any of us is excited by another Mario sports game, regardless of its quality.
In the latter half of the show, we do make good on RetroActive, with considerable help from our friend Nicholas Bray (the NWR Powered Off mastermind).

RFN Presents: The Famicast 35 - NOBODY CARES INITIALLY May 01, 2014

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Danny, Ty and Matt discuss Famicom Remix 2, MGSV: Ground Zeroes, Initial D: Perfect Shift Online (F2P game on 3DS from Sega, fighting games and more!
Game Boy 25th year anniversary talk!
CalorieMates and how you can be cool like Jack Bauer and Snake

Episode 380: Will the Circle Be Not Broken Apr 27, 2014

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Guillaume is back this week, and it's an all-Nintendo New Business with Earthbound, Mario Kart Arcade GP DX, Kirby Air Ride, Super Mario Bros. 3, Adventure Island 2, the Mario Golf World Tour demo and Dai Gyakuten Saiban (a new Ace Attorney game by series creator Shu Takumi.
After the break, Guillaume tells us about his PAX East experience, and then we outline our preparations for episode 400.

Episode 379: RFN After Hours Apr 20, 2014

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This week, Scott Thompson sits in for the first time, and he gets us rolling on Rusty's Baseball, Super Mario Bros. 3, and a couple of games from other systems.
You'll also hear the surprise game that features Lindy in the credits!
After Jonny's early departure, the remaining trio answers Listener Mail about Smash Bros. DLC, how to put together a live panel, and whether Wii U can be compared to the ill-fated Virtual Boy.

Episode 378: So I Mortgaged an Axe Murderer Apr 13, 2014

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This week, New Business covers Tomodachi Life, Rusty's Real Deal Baseball, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, and Advance Wars.
After the break, special guest Lewis Pugh tells us about his Wii U game Twisted Fusion, now on Kickstarter.
We also answer Listener Mail about the Smash Bros. Direct and indie game awareness.

Episode 377: When Fun Just Isn't Enough Apr 06, 2014

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This week, New Business covers Yumi's Odd Odyssey, Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth, Earthbound, the recent Mario Kart 8 non-announcements, and Saints Row 4.
After the break, we use the addition of Game Boy Advance titles to the Virtual Console as a good excuse to look back at this odd era in Nintendo's handheld lineage.

RFN Presents: The Famicast 34 - THE WRONG FORMAT Apr 01, 2014

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Danny is joined by our old friend James Charlton as they brought the podcast live via Google Hangouts On Air!
Classic handheld Mario, Assassin's Creed IV and even the N64DD are discussed in New Business
Your questions answered live as well as GBA on Wii U talk

Episode 376: Terrible Parenting Mar 30, 2014

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Jonny is out this week, so James hosts, and Kimberly Keller sits on the fourth chair! New Business covers The LEGO Movie Videogame, Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy, Milon's Secret Castle, Weapon Shop de Omasse, Conception II demo, Pokemon Battle Trozei, and Kirby's Epic Yarn.
Listener Mail: PAX East, Which PlayStation to buy, VC Quirks, and licensing Mario to sports games.

Episode 375: Watcha Been Shipping? Mar 23, 2014

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New Business covers Bravely Default, Donkey Kong, Adventure Island II, Yumi's Odd Odyssey and Wii Fit U.
In lieu of Listener Mail, the crew discusses three topics: the Wii U's lack of RPGs, competitive Smash Bros., and Igarashi's defection from Konami.

Episode 374: Men of Leasure Mar 16, 2014

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Greg subs in for Gui this week, and we get right to the business of discussing the Yoshi's New Island, Jon's personal loss, Broken Age, Strider, DKC Tropical Freeze, and more Layton and the Azran Legacy
Listener mail talks about Namco's role in making Smash Bros, Contra's VC fate, DQX online, and Steel Diver.

Episode 373: Death of a Soft Salesman Mar 09, 2014

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Jon is here this week, and so is our friend Billy Berghammer! New Business: Steel Diver: Sub Wars, Pr Layton and the Azran Legacy, A.N.N.E, DKC: Tropical Freeze, South Park: The Stick of Truth, NES Remix, Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare, Titanfall.
Special Segment: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection eulogy.

Episode 372: Mystic Quest is (Not) Okay Mar 02, 2014

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Jon is still out this week, so to replace him, we have Donald "Shaymin" Theriault from Nintendo Free Radio. Our New Business time is mostly spent discussing one of the few Nintendo Wii U releases of the quarter, Donkey Kong Country Returns: Tropical Freeze, but there's still plenty of time to discuss Weapon Shop de Omasse, Bravely Default, Danganronpa, and Strider.
Listener Mail: Nintendo buying Xbox, Nintendo sales reps in retail stores, Twitch Plays Pokemon, free eShop money and samey sequels.

RFN Presents: The Famicast 33 - THREE YEARS IN JAPAN Feb 27, 2014

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Danny, Ty and Matt hold the fort down for the three year anniversary of the Famicast!
New business featuring Dragon Quest Monsters 2 on 3DS, Monster Hunter 4 and a shameful MMO with busty anime babes
The return of Life in Japan and some of your listener mail

Episode 371: Ghost Commander Feb 23, 2014

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This week, to replace the very special Jon, we have a very special guest, Garnett Lee of the Week-End Confirmed podcast and a huge influence on the modern incarnation of Radio Free Nintendo! We spend 15 minutes breaking the ice before moving on with our New Business: Weapon Shop de Omasse, Bravely Default, DmC: Devil May Cry, Strider (PS4), Rain, and Steel Diver: Sub Wars!
After a quick break, we return for a Q&A with Garnett that includes questions from the Internet, plus a few of our own. There's plenty of "inside podcasting", Japanese RPGs, even consideration of media bias against Nintendo.

Episode 370: The Contemplative Podcast Feb 16, 2014

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We start the first segment with our thoughts on the Feb 13th Nintendo Direct, before launching into New Business with Jon's impressions of Solomon's Key, and everyone else's impressions of Bravely Default!
Listener Mail touches on region free systems, how we got into the "biz", and our feelings about Nintendo's console desigh philosophy.

Episode 369: Super Meat Party Feb 09, 2014

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New Business features, incredibly, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, Scribblenauts Unlimited, more Link Between Worlds, The Swapper, and Attack on Titan!
Listener Mail includes classic Zelda, third-party prospects, and our first actions as Nintendo CEO!

Episode 368: Is Your Heart Big Enough? Feb 01, 2014

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New Business touches on Pikmin 3, Galaxy Force II, Yakuza 4, Final Fantasy Adventure, Secret of Mana and The Room Two!
Then we read two listerner letters: Nintendo's Quality of Life platform, and Genres we hate!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 32 - KIRBY GAIDEN Jan 31, 2014

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New Business talking about Ninja Gaiden, a WWII 3rd person shooter on 3DS (complete with complimentary jam) and Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Phoenix Wright's 3DS remake coming to the 3DS...and a strange PC, fan-made spinoff, bad English included!
A feature about the two DS games on the 3DS eShop thanks to Club Nintendo Japan

Episode 367: Rubbin' is Racin' Jan 26, 2014

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Live New Business with Need for Speed, Zelda, Greg, D&D, and StarTropics 2!
Live Now Playing is the best worst idea ever!
Live RetroActive with F-Zero X, F-Zero GX, and your calls!

Episode 366: Too Cool for School Jan 19, 2014

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New Business takes on Call of Duty Ghost, Two Tribes' Rush, Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth, Persona 3 FES, Chibi Robo! Photo Finder and the Nintendo-published DSiware game Spin Six!
Listener Mail: Our 2014 predictions, hub world talk, can China save the Wii U, and Nintendo's answer to PlayStation Now!

Episode 365: Demo Dogma Jan 12, 2014

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New Business includes a LOT of the Bravely Default demo, Jon's first take on Link Between Worlds, and Gui's introduction to Retro Game Master!
It's finally time for our Top 5s of 2013, and there is very little overlap among the four sets of stellar games!

Episode 364: Bland Boiled Chicken Jan 04, 2014

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It's a three-man podcast this week as Jon is away. New Business gets retro and Japanese: Attack of the Friday Monsters, Persona 3 FES, Ace Combat, Final Fantasy Adventure and Tearaway.
Listener Mail: The show's intro and outro bumpers, the Wii U's marketing, and future-proofing your Wii U game purchases.

RFN Presents: The Famicast 31 - ATTACK BIKE Dec 28, 2013

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New Business from Danny, Ty, Tim and Daan featuring Attack on Titan (3DS), Resident Evil 4, Assassin's Creed III and Gaist Crusher!
A short bit of next gen talk with impressions on the Xbone and PS4
The best games of 2013 on Nintendo platforms in Japan!

Episode 363: Quantitative Easing Dec 22, 2013

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Dave Mellert fills in for Jon this week! We devote half of New Business to NES Remix, and then find the time to talk about The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and Ys Seven.
Listener Mail: Mario 3D World's popular reception, Christmas and winter games, and Iwata's future. Happy Holidays!

Episode 362: The Day the Music Died Dec 15, 2013

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The crew starts off ranting and despairing about the latest NPD figures for the Wii U, which spell doom for Nintendo's home console.
After the break, a more optimist New Business touches on Rayman Legends, Wii Fit U, a trio of Sega arcade classics on the 3DS, and Knack. We end with a tribute to Danny Wells on the Listener Mail segment.

Episode 361: Slap Happy Dec 08, 2013

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The full team returns for a controversial New Business segment followed by your deeply probing questions on getting old while listening to Pokemon soundtracks on your Steam Box

Episode 360: Holiday Fantasia Nov 30, 2013

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Jon is absent but Nate Andrews stops by to talk about games! It's an extended New Business in which we discuss Super Mario 3D World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, the DLC for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies, Proteus, Edge, and the PlayStation 4 experience!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 30 - CHIBICAST Nov 29, 2013

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A bite size chunk of the Famicast that makes for a perfect holiday snack
Continued talk about Daigasso! Band Brothers P for 3DS with Danny, Ty and Tim
Find out why the original Band Brothers never came to North America...maybe...

4th Annual NWR Telethon Recording: Part 4 Nov 27, 2013

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For Shenanigans, we welcome back Greg and choose the next RetroActive game... live!
The telethon ends with our first-ever live Box Office Poison, all about that insane Super Mario Bros. movie!

4th Annual NWR Telethon Recording: Part 3 Nov 26, 2013

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There's plenty of good news on the 3DS Report Card, as Neal is joined by the Nintendo Free Radio crew!
Famicast is live with Danny, J-Ceezy, Ty, Jonny (for half) and special guest Mark MacDonald!

4th Annual NWR Telethon Recording: Part 2 Nov 25, 2013

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Radio Trivia is live once more, as TYP plays game music selected by himself, Zach, James, and Jonny!
For the first time ever, The Space Q&A goes live with Jonny, Scott, and your call-in questions about... space!
Connectivity's Nintendoaire with Scott and Zach returns to quiz the live audience members!

4th Annual NWR Telethon Recording: Part 1 Nov 24, 2013

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New Business kicks off our 2013 telethon with Mario, Zelda, Neal, Justin, Jonny, and special guests Chris Kohler and Billy Berghammer!
Our very first Wii U Report Card looks back at the 12-month launch window with the RFN crew and special guest Jose Otero!
Crisis on Multiple Consoles looks at the brand new gaming landscape with Alex and special guests Chris Johnston and Phil Theobald!

Episode 359: Doo Doo Jokes Nov 17, 2013

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It's all New Business this week as Jon is back for one short episode! Jett Rocket II, Toki Tori 2+, DuckTales Remastered, Spirit Camera, Project X Zone, Ni no Kuni, Trauma Team, Wii Fit U, Star Parodier, S.C.A.T., SteamWorld Dig, Gargoyle's Quest and Grand Theft Auto V!

Episode 358: What's Old is New Again Nov 09, 2013

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Karl joins the gang while Jon is away.
New Business: Wii Sports Club, Wii Fit U, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD and Rayman Legends.
Listener Mail: That damn Virtual Console, Swapnote's Demise, The 10th anniversary of Samus' last 2D mission, and Why the Wii Mini?

Episode 357: Legal Satire Nov 02, 2013

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New Business: Wii Party U, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies, The Last of Us, PlayStation 4 preorder.
Feature: Halloween games!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 29 - A LINK TO THE FUTURE Oct 31, 2013

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New voices for the show with first timers Tim and Josh
The latest Nintendo news from the Land of the Rising Sun
A special feature called, "A Link to the Future," an in depth look at The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past!

Episode 356: Real Money Pokemon Auction House Oct 26, 2013

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New Business: Pokemon X and Y, Secret of Mana, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies, The Last of Us, Volgarr the Viking.
Feature: Holiday GUIview (ugh), plus Listener Mail: The Future of Off-Screen Play, Pokemon the Third, and Fire Emblem DLC!

Episode 355: Gratitude: The Adventure Oct 19, 2013

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New Business: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, Castlevania: The Adventure, Ni no Kuni, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Toki Tori 2+ and Rayman (GBC).
Feature: We love some things about today's Nintendo!

Episode 354: Lakitu Cloud Storage Oct 13, 2013

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New Business: Bumpy's Party, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Ni No Kuni, and Wind Waker HD
Listener mail features discussion of how series evolve (or don't), listeners disliking Mario Galaxy, and Nintendo's online plans

Episode 353: Host Your Little Heart Out Oct 06, 2013

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Everything is back to normal...Almost.
New Business has The Wonderful 101, Valkyria DLC, The Binding of Isaac, Dragon Fantasy 2, NSMBU, and SMTIV.
Then Jonny gives us an update on where he is and we cover listener mail on the $25M game budget and 3DS ergonomics.

Episode 352: Captain Sameface Sep 29, 2013

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Jonny still isn't back, so James hosts once again and has convinced Greg to do Retroactive with the crew!
New Business touches on Toki Tori 2+, Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millenium Girl, Ninja Gaiden (again) and Valkyria Chronicles (again).
Then, it's part two of the Pandora's Tower RetroActive, where we discuss weapons, secrets, endings and other various spoilers.

RFN Presents: The Famicast 28 - TGS 2013 - FOR THE FUTURE Sep 27, 2013

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An overview and in depth look at 3DS and Wii U titles at the show with special guest, James Charlton
A recording from the show floor between with Danny and Ty talking about Killer Instinct and general show floor crazy talk
A bit on the future of the Famicast, live music from the show floor and a look at some AWESOME Famicast submitted by one of YOU!

Episode 351: Finally Out of the Entertainment Biz Sep 22, 2013

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Jonny's off to Europe, but Michael "TYP" joins the crew this week. New Business includes Rayman Legends, The Wonderful 101, Ninja Gaiden (NES) and Valkyria Chronicles!
The team then dives into an overview of the late Hiroshi Yamauchi's life and his impact on Nintendo as a company and on the video game industry as a whole.
Listener Mail: What we think of Wii Sports Club, HD remakes by Nintendo, and their pricing structures.

Episode 350: Theme from the Bottom Sep 15, 2013

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OUR THREE HUNDRED FIFTIETH EPISODE!
Way of the Samurai 4, Ninja Gaiden II, Sleeping Dogs, Rocket Knight!
Special guests Evan Burchfield and Greg Leahy.

Episode 349: Late Summer Podcast 13 RECCA Sep 08, 2013

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NWR staffer Justin Berube joins the team to help out with the RetroActive discussion!
New Business: Rayman Legends, Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams, Dead Rising 4, Final Fantasy XIV, Summer Carnival '92 Recca and Mario and Luigi: Dream Team!
Jon parts with the team for lack of playing the RetroActive game: Pandora's Tower for the Wii.

Episode 348: Pikmin Replanted Sep 01, 2013

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Everyone's back together for one of our tightest shows in quite a while!
New Business: Mario hacks, SMT4, and a whole lotta Nontendo!
Listener Mail: 2DS announcement, Wii U minus GamePad, reprinting rare games, and assessing Nintendo's creative status!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 27 - EVENTURE TIME Aug 31, 2013

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New Business featuring Yakuza 1 and 2 HD (again) for Wii U, Darumeshi Sports Shop, Yatagarasu, Guilty Gear Xrd and more!
Media Create Sale, breaking Level-5 news, and other news about anime games, Nobunaga's next 3DS adventure and Daigasso Band Brothers!
Life in Japan about two trade shows in Tokyo (Comiket and the Pokemon Game Show) and a bonus talk about Gamescom 2013!

Episode 347: Aggressive Drilling Aug 26, 2013

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Curtis Bonds replaces Jon in this shorter episode!
New Business: DuckTales Remastered, Mass Effect 3, Kirby's Dream Land 2, Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV, Steamworld Dig and Mario Golf!
Listener Mail: Spin the Bottle's innovative pricing, Future-proofing our collections, and analog GCN triggers on an analog-less Wii U!

RFN's 2013 NFL Season Preview Aug 18, 2013

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NO GAMING!
FOOTBALL!
AWFUL PREDICTIONS!
GREG LEAHEY!

Episode 346: In These Days of Graphics Aug 11, 2013

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Holy crap, Pikmin 3 is finally out!
New Business also includes Sakura Samurai, Shining Force on Game Gear, ZORK of all things, Cloudberry Kingdom, and Jonny's thoughts on the Kickstarter for Shadow of the Eternals!
Listener Mail covers the future of Endless Ocean, Miyamoto's new franchise, the quality of Wii U Virtual Console, and rare classics that we'd like to come back!

Episode 345: Conditional Decisioning Aug 04, 2013

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Our special guest this week is Kimberly Keller!
New Business includes Call of Duty on Wii U, Super Metroid, #UNDEADBOWLING, Puzzle & Dragons, and quite a bit more!
Our Wii U fall preview sees the four panelists taking turns to choose a couple games each that most excite us!

Episode 344: Attack of the Literal Lyrics Jul 28, 2013

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Our special guest this week is Michael -TYP- Cole!
New Business: We've got Shantae on Virtual Console, Darksiders, Attack of the Friday Monsters, A Link to the Past, and Ni no Kuni!
Listener Mail is very active this week with letters about Earthbound, Wii U, Virtual Console, and much more!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 26 - FAMI-FEST Jul 28, 2013

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New Business featuring Yakuza 1 and 2 HD for Wii U, Yokai Watch, the awful Minna no Oshaberi Chat app on 3DS, EVO and more!
The latest news and sales data from Japan, including talk about Game Freak's new horse racing/Solitaire mash-up, Solitiba
The return of Life in Japan with talk about Japanese summer festivals

Episode 343: Steam Punk'd Jul 21, 2013

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New Business: The four new Streetpass games, Jon's hands-on impressions of the Wii U (finally!), The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, and Evoland.
No Listener Mail this week, instead the crew discusses the latest Nintendo Direct and ask what Nintendo could achieve with regular digital sales a la Steam.

Episode 342: China Don't Care Jul 14, 2013

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After a tribute to GiantBomb's Ryan Davis, the crew moves on to a very Japanese New Business: Shin Megami Tensei IV, Kokuga, Project X Zone, Mutant Mudds Deluxe and ATV Wild Ride.
Listener Mail: Zombi U's profitability, GamePad ideas, Atlus gouging its fans and "If I was Iwata".

RFN Presents: The Famicast 25 - LIVE FROM JAPAN Jul 07, 2013

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Live recording featuring listener call-ins
Talk about Style Saavy, Sayonara Umihara Kawase (3DS), New Super Luigi U, Dark Souls and more!
Nintendo Retro CM Showcase, with old school Japanese gaming commercials, and so much more!

Episode 341: Breaking the Fifth Wall Jun 30, 2013

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Billy takes the fourth chair this week to talk The Last of Us and Animal Crossing!
Jon revisits Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate and Dragon Quest IX!
James hates Fable 3 and Kid Icarus: Uprising!
Jonny loves New Super Luigi U and takes you behind the scenes at Weekend Confirmed!

Episode 340: This Happened in My Time, Child Jun 23, 2013

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Refreshed after E3, we bring a load of games like New Super Luigi U, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Oracle of Ages, Project X Zone, and more!
On a special edition of Listener Mail, we answer your questions about Nintendo's lineup at E3 and the future of Wii U and 3DS!

RFN at E3 2013: 1001 Spikes Interview and Final Thoughts Jun 16, 2013

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Jonny and Aaron interview the creators of 1001 Spikes!
Hear the closing thoughts on this E3 from nearly every NWR staff member who attended!

RFN at E3 2013: First-Party Impressions and Armature Studios Interview Jun 13, 2013

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Discussion of hands-on time with Nintendo's first-party titles.
Interview with Armature Studios, who are making Batman for 3DS

E3 2013: Bringing the Home Team Back Together Jun 12, 2013

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James!.
Greg!
And Jon!
Reactions to news and projections on how Nintendo could best use the E3 spotlight

RFN at E3 2013: Nintendo Direct Reactions and Cloudberry Kingdom Interview Jun 12, 2013

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Live reactions to Nintendo's E3 announcements.
An interview with the developers of Cloudberry Kingdom.

Episode 339: Ninstrodamus Jun 02, 2013

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It's the last regular episode before E3! During New Business, the crew discusses LEGO Batman 2, Marvel Pinball 3D, Asura's Wrath, Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move, The Starship Damrey and Uncharted: The Golden Abyss.
The second part of this episode is all about E3: We begin by rounding up the recent information on Nintendo's surprising effort to bring E3 demos to Best Buy stores around the continent. We then get into our annual E3 predictions. We manage to cover key topics like 3D Mario, Wii Fit U, Mario Kart, hardware announcements, and yes, Retro Studios.

RFN Presents: The Famicast 24 - NAGOSHI MEETS PUNKS May 29, 2013

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New business featuring 3D Sonic the Hedgehog on 3DS, Dark Souls, Project X Zone, Super Meat Boy and more!
eShop sales, Nintendo Direct and E3 predictions
Xbone...and what it means for Nintendo in Japan

Nintendo Pirate Radio: RetroActive Fridge Raid May 27, 2013

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Dastardly pirate hosts of yore return to RFN and demand to discuss their first impressions of Wii U!
Over a dozen weird games from Jonny's SD Card Channel!

Episode 338: Turning Things Around May 19, 2013

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Billy stops in for a little while, and we jump into Listener Mail right away!
Letters cover the satisfaction (and anxiety) of owning a Wii U right now, Nintendo's surprise cancellation of their legendary E3 press conference, and our expectations for the next 3DS hardware revision!
For the aftward New Business segment, we have impressions of Nano Assault EX, Mario and DK: Minis on the Move, Darksiders 2, and Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon!

Episode 337: Eat My Maturity! May 11, 2013

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New business is Darksiders 2, Heavy Rain with the Move controller, Joe Danger: The Movie and Art Style: Aquia.
Listener Mail: games that take death seriously; a listener requests that we talk about Urban Champion; we get into a discussion about third party Wii U support; and we lose our sanity discussing the non-kickstarter for the non-sequel to Eternal Darkness.

Episode 336: We Didn't Take the Rocks May 06, 2013

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New business is The Last Story, Roguelike suffering, interactive screensavers, and Kirby
It's also time for Retroactive: Megaman 3

RFN Presents: The Famicast 23 - GAME CAT Apr 30, 2013

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New business talking about an old From Software title for PS1, Mortal Kombat, Tomodachi Collection, Pokemon Rumble U and even a little bit of Link's Awakening
Tons of news from Japan, including coverage of the latest Nintendo Direct and other Japan related items
A special announcement for announcement at the end of the episode

Episode 335: Performance Review Paradox Apr 28, 2013

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New Business features DK Jungle Beat, the original Castlevania, Liberation Maiden, and Etrian Odyssey IV!
Listener Mail is mostly about Iwata's weird career move, but we also guess what would happen if Nintendo made a console/handheld hybrid!
Mega Man 3 is on RetroActive NEXT WEEK, so play and discuss right now!

Episode 334: Stupor Guide Apr 21, 2013

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Jonny begins with a return to the improperly maligned Assassin's Creed 3, a Wii U launch title that deserves more attention as the numerical sequel approaches in just six more months. James picked up Yoot Saito's Aeroporter, the Guild 01-associated luggage stacking puzzler, but he finds little to recommend even at the reduced eShop price. Gui continues the bargain warnings with escapeVektor on 3DS, a likable but glaringly flawed Pac-Man successor that was, until recently, on sale. We had enough time for Jonny to come back around with a glowing review of Saints Row: The Third, an open-world game that finally recaptures the spirit of the "sandbox game".
For the second half, we celebrate an unusual dump of announcements for this time of year, as Nintendo hosted a Direct video event to trump all others. The focus was on 3DS, of course, and although we'd like to have more reason to be excited about Wii U in the year 2013, it's hard to complain about the lineup of sequels, revivals, and digital releases unveiled last week. We run through most of the notable tidbits and speculate on how this will affect the resurgence of 3DS as well as Nintendo's plans for E3, now just a few weeks out.

Episode 333: The Source of All Beauty in the Universe Apr 13, 2013

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New Business: LEGO City Undercover, Battalion Wars, Ultimate Ghouls N' Ghosts, Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams, Tokyo Crash Mobs, Guacamelee!
Listener Mail: Kickstarter for Earthbound?, Wii Tini, PSN+ Stealing Sales from Nintendo, Killers Apps.

Episode 332: Cartooning Apr 07, 2013

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New Business: Jon kicks it off with his well-informed thoughts on Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate for 3DS, Jonny cracks open the oddly structured Need for Speed: Most Wanted U, Gui follows up his new review of Toki Tori 2 with some extra discussion of this lauded new Wii U eShop game and James bats clean-up by digging into a GameCube Grab Bag: Auto Modellista and P.N. 03.
Before digging into Ys Book II for Retroactive, the team briefly touches on the dissolution and legacy of LucasArts, and a much-discussed analysis of Satoru Iwata's decade as President of Nintendo Co. Ltd.

Episode 331: Maskerade Mar 30, 2013

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Jon is absent due to incompetent movers, so James, Gui and Jonny discuss the games they've played at PAX, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, LEGO City Undercover and Runner2.
They then tackle overdue Listener Mail: Which is the best, Mega Man 2 or 3? Can VR save the Wii U? Why do devs recycle game ideas, enemies and puzzles?

RFN Presents: The Famicast 22 - NOMI-CLAP Mar 29, 2013

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New business talking about Keiji Inafune's Guild02 title, Bugs vs. Tanks, Monsters Come Out on Friday (the first Guild02 release), Skullgirls, Metal Gear Rising: Revengence and more!
The latest news from Japan, including NFC Pokemon for the upcoming Pokemon Scramble U
Life in Japan is back this month talking about Nomikai (drinking parties), clapping and the guys' experiences at these wonderful events!

RFN Live Panel at PAX East 2013 Mar 25, 2013

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RFN's own James, Guillaume, and Jonny accompanied by special guests Chris Kohler and Nate Andrews!
Short subjects include our favorite obscure Nintendo games, a pair of What-Ifs, and elevator pitches to Iwata!
Plus: Nearly half an hour of audience Q&A!

Episode 330: Amnesiacs Anonymous Mar 17, 2013

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NWR writer Alex Culafi joins Jonny, James and Guillaume to talk about Ys Book I for this week's RetroActive segment!
First however, New Business has the crew lose itself in the mazes of Etrian Odyssey IV; get confused at the Belmont Family tree in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate; defy physics in Gravity Rush; and forget who they are discussing Fire Emblem Awakening and its DLC.

Episode 329: Monumentous Decision Mar 10, 2013

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New Business: Mass Effect 3, GTA: Chinatown Wars, Vanquish, Jonny Gets a Vita, Crashmo, and demos.
Listener Mail: Virtual Boy on the 3DS, NBA 2K13 Gatorade View, Control options in Wind Waker HD, and will the PS4 launch actually help the Wii U?

Episode 328: Edufication Mar 03, 2013

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New format for New Business, but we still do talk about plenty of games: Bit.Trip Saga, You Me and the Cubes, Skulls of the Shogun, the lack of Black Ops map packs on the Wii U, Dragon Quest VI and Little Inferno.
Listener Mail: Is Pikmin Strategy? revisited, What can Nintendo do to garner more 3rd party support, and are gaming journalists trying to marginalize the Wii U and Nintendo fans?

RFN Presents: The Famicast 21 - HOST FAIL Feb 27, 2013

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New business from the guys include talk about Dragon Quest VII, Spec Ops: The Line, Skulls of the Shogun, Demon's Souls, Fire Emblem: Awakening, Culdcept for the 3DS and more!
Gaming news in Japan including the most recent Nintendo Direct conferences and the seemingly "dire" situation Nintendo is in with Wii U.
Playstation 2013 Conference - what the future holds for Sony and what it means for Nintendo.

Episode 327: In Tents Pro Duck Shun Feb 24, 2013

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- New Business this week: To The Moon, Pokemon White Version 2, Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2 (really), Dragon Quest VI, Wii Street U, The Cave, and Fire Emblem Awakening.
- No listener mail this week, we instead tackle the Nintendo Directseses, Nintendo's Wii U Woes and the PS4 reveal (or lack thereof).

Episode 326: A Big Bowl Full of Smart Feb 17, 2013

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It's one big segment this week, but we have Billy on board to help cover the feature topic: strategy games on Nintendo platforms!

Episode 325: Something About Tingle's Chest Hair Feb 10, 2013

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Fire Emblem, Hyrule Historia, Call of Duty, Crimson Shroud, Batman: Arkham City, Puddle, and Rhythm Thief all show up in New Business... and that's not even the full list!
A special mystery guest pops into Jonny's recording!
Listener Mail covers the devastating Rayman Legends news, plus high-value eShop games and how to sustain interest in Miiverse!

Episode 324: Punky Hamster Feb 03, 2013

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New Business is full of new games, as Gui plays the brand new 3DS remake of Ikachan and explains the uneven experience of The Cave on Wii U. Jon finally has his own brush with the Red Ring of Death and struggles with whether to replace his 360 before the inevitable successor launches this fall. Jonny gushes over Level 5's Ni No Kuni and also brings a few positive words about Nintendo Force and the Hyrule Historia coffee table book. James wraps it up with a slightly disappointed report on Gunman Clive, but the glorious demo for Fire Emblem Awakening erases any lingering negativity. For now.
In the latter half, we finally catch up on Listener Mail with a trio of timely queries. This batch starts with a look at Nintendo's most inexplicable decisions, as a defense for the "no-duh" game announcements last week. Next, we take a hard look at the Earthbound situation, as the game is finally coming to Virtual Console in Japan -- does that mean it has a chance in the West, too? Localization is also the topic of the final email, as we consider whether more games could be released on digital services with subtitle-only translations.

Episode 323: Bad Moon on the Rise Jan 27, 2013

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No new business this week, instead a three-man crew sans Guillaume discusses the January 23rd Nintendo Direct announcements, which include a 2011 Greg prediction come true fashionably late, the Wii U Virtual Console, and Monolith Soft's next game.

RFN Presents: The Famicast 20 - JOURNEY TO JAPAN Jan 27, 2013

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New business from the guys include talk about 3D Space Harrier, ZombiU, Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge, UFO catchers and more!
A beefy Life in Japan shows how some of the members of the Famicrew made it to Japan and ways that you can do the same!
Recorded before the most recent Nintendo Direct on Janyary 23, the news consists of Layton talk (both games and some special chocolate!), the demise of the Wii Virtual Console in Japan, Japan's first Wii U eShop demo and more!

Episode 322: You're the Best Around Jan 19, 2013

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It's a short New Business as each person picks one game (or less) they've played this week: Gunman Clive, Liberation Maiden and the gorgeous Fire Emblem demo.

Episode 321: Return of the Mack Jan 13, 2013

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It's the glorious return of Jon Lindemann!... "Wait, who?" ask hundreds of people in unison. Now playing touches on Super Mario 3D Land, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Galaxy Saver ("wait, what?" ask hundreds of people in unison), To The Moon, Gunman Clive and Halo 4.

Episode 320: Twas The Night Before Jonmas Jan 06, 2013

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It's another three-man crew this week as Jonny, James and Guillaume talk playing Crimson Shroud, Universe Sandbox, Metroid Blast, Mario Chase, NSMB2's co-op mode, Fluidity: Spin Cycle and Wario Land II.

RFN Presents: The Famicast 19 - Canichiwa Mini-san Dec 29, 2012

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Free (kinda) karaoke on Wii U?! Count us in! Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is also in the house! That and more Wii U love with discussions about Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper, ZombiU and Tekken Tag 2.
Double the Monster Hunter in news and a little bit about the latest update for Dragon Quest X on the Wii.
Horrifying Christmas tales of kidnappings in Life in Japan
Plus: The Best of 2012 - Japan Edition!

Episode 319: Do Not Disturb the Red Balls Dec 21, 2012

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Jonny, James and Guillaume quickly talk about the following games before the Holidays! Happy New Year everyone!

Episode 318: Don't Shit on the Fish Farmer Dec 15, 2012

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This week, RFN welcomes Connectivity alumni Nathan Mustafa! During New Business, the crew discusses Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed on Wii U, the unusual eShop RPG Crimson Shroud, James' continuing adventures in Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward, Harvest Moon: A New Beginning, the iOS port of Mutant Mudds, Nathan's take on New Super Mario Bros. U, Jonny's guitar lessons with Rocksmith, and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy.
Listener Mail: the Android-based Ouya console, the RFN crew's Nintendo Network IDs, brainstorming Pikmin 3, Nintendo's odd approach to downloadable games, and how to push for Mass Effect Trilogy on Wii U.

Episode 317: Highway Through the Great Divide Dec 09, 2012

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Special guest TYP makes our throats hurt and talks about NSMBU and Nintendo Land, Jonny talks about Assassin's Creed 3 and Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Guillaume loses his audio.
James finishes off New Business with Virtue's Last Rewards, and the crew then comments on the demise of Nintendo Power and the recent Nintendo Direct announcements (mostly delays).

Episode 316: Ninjabread Opus Dec 02, 2012

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Jared pops in for an episode heavy on Wii U impressions and discussion!
New Business highlights include Scribblenauts Unlimited, Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed, Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion, and Ys 7!
Listener Mail returns with your concerns about the Wii U's horsepower and future third-party support, plus a follow-up to the popular "Super Wii" topic!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 18 - BRAVELY DIRECT Nov 30, 2012

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Three-way impressions of Animal Crossing: New Leaf!
Ty finally gets a 3DS (XL) and talks about Skullgirls and The Walking Dead!
More Japanese games include Fallblox (Crashmo), E.X. Troopers, Paper Mario: Sticker Star, and Bravely Default: Flying Fairy!
Plus: Nintendo Directs, Life in Japan, and the state of downloadable games in Nintendo's homeland!

3rd Annual NWR Telethon for Child's Play - Part 3 Nov 25, 2012

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The final three hours of our most successful telethon yet!
Includes these segments: Nintendo Free Radio's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, 3DS Report Card, and Shenanigans!
Special guests include Craig Harris, Billy Berghammer, and Player One Podcast's Phil Theobald and Chris Johnston!
Plus: Jon Lindemann performs the Pokemon Rap -- all of it!

Episode 315: Nintendo Launch Alliance Nov 24, 2012

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A new Nintendo system just launched, wouldn't you know! Guillaume, Billy Berghammer and NWR's Ariel Ruff talk about their launch experiences while Jonny curses his bad luck and a sexy version of James performs the interminable OS update on his fresh new Wii U. A good half of the show is devoted to New Super Mario Bros. U and Nintendo Land, while the second half is shared by OS rants, Miiverse praise, eShop games and Call of Duty.

Episode 314: Three Heads Tall Nov 18, 2012

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Nate rejoins us this week as we talk about Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Zone of the Enders HD Collection, the demo for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Shinobi for 3DS, Shinobi III, Persona 3 Portable, Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward (the sequel to 999) and Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask.
Listener Mail covers a request to assess the real meaning of Wii U's undeniable third-party support at launch, and whether this level of interest from third-party developers and publish might evaporate once Sony and Microsoft launch their next consoles; a comment on the recent spate of big-name game directors/producers leaving their companies; and a look at a Japanese commercial in which Nintendo refers to the "Super Wii".

3rd Annual NWR Telethon for Child's Play - Part 2 Nov 17, 2012

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The middle three hours of our most successful telethon yet!
Includes these segments: Radio Trivia Live, Connectivity's Who Wants to Be a Nintendoaire?, and The Famicast: Live from Japan!
Special guests include 8-4's Mark McDonald, Justin Epperson, and Brenden Pritchard!

3rd Annual NWR Telethon for Child's Play - Part 1 Nov 11, 2012

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The first three hours of our most successful telethon yet!
Includes these segments: Wii U Hype Train, A Decade of Metroid Prime, and The Eurocast!
Special guests include Garnett Lee, Brad Shoemaker, David Ellis, Jeff Kalles, and a very awesome surprise guest!
Plus: The return of Jon Lindemann!

Episode 313: Poseur Theory Nov 04, 2012

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It's a three man crew this week, with Jon still on extended leave and James being replaced by NWR's Aussie correspondent Nicholas Bray. New Business tackles the Mutant Mudds free DLC stages, eShop game 2 Fast 4 Gnomz, the new XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Final Fantasy V Advance,Mario Party 9 and the eShop version of Shinen's Art of Balance TOUCH!
Listener mail deals with the future of eShop VC releases, Internet trolls putting down Nintendo and its fans, and a discussion of the game makers' original artistic vision in these days of patches and focus groups. The show concludes with hype for the imminent live show!

Episode 312: Hail to the High Schooler Oct 28, 2012

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Prodigal Son Castaneda fills in for Jon this week. Guillaume unloads his impressions from a recent press event: Fluidity: Spin Cycle, Crashmo, and Paper Mario: Sticker Star. Karl follows up with Liberation Maiden on eShop, plus some iPhone game called Letterpress. James dips back into Dark Souls and Minecraft (XBLA). Jonny returns from his week off with an eShop game, NightSky, and Final Fantasy V Advance.
For the second half of the episode, we focus on Wii U and start with the rest of Guillaume's impressions from that press event. Listen for Balloon Trip, Mario's Boost Mode, more ZombiU, Ninja Gaiden 3, and Epic Mickey 2. James drops a surprise here, as well: he finally played the new console again for the first time since E3 2011, plus the upcoming Rayman Legends. Jonny kicks in his own rather late epiphany on Wii U as technical marvel, incited by the recent Iwata Asks.

RFN Presents: The Famicast 17 - LATE TITLE CARD Oct 26, 2012

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Danny takes over as host and is joined by Daan, Minoru, and that rascal Ty Shughart!
Tons of Japanese games, including the new Paper Mario, EX Troopers, Bravely Default, and Project X Zone!
Plus: Classics like Willow and Friday the 13th!
And: Nintendo Direct coverage, Life in Japan, and Listener Mail!

Episode 311: Toad Dreams of Poutine Oct 21, 2012

FEATURING:

Both Jonny and Jon are absent, so James hosts, Nate is back and Donald "Shaymin" Theriault from the NWR boards and the "Nintendo Free Radio" podcast wanders in. New Business features Pokemon Black Version 2, Pokemon Dream Radar, Asura's Wrath, Kirby Super Star, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light and Minecraft.
After the break we move into a set of feature discussions: we first we share our thoughts on Nintendo's recent (and not so recent) procurement of Japanese franchises. Our second topic is a more in-depth discussion of Nintendo's marketing strategy for Wii U.

Episode 310: Relax, It's Only Surgery Oct 13, 2012

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New Business features the worst DSiware game James ever reviewed, The Walking Dead, Pushmo, Persona 3 Portable, La Mulana and FTL!
Then, Nates invade the Listeners' Mail segment with letters about reviewing games with preconceived notions, lives and difficulty in Mario, our most valuable games, and a neat idea for a Wii U Metroid game!

Episode 309: James vs The Gaping Dragon Oct 07, 2012

FEATURING:

New Business features NSMB2 DLC, Dark Souls, Mario Party 4, Kirby's Nightmare in Dream Land, Rayman Origins, Quarth, and Final Fantasy V!
RetroActive concludes with a fun discussion of Kirby and the Amazing Mirror!

Episode 308: Bathe in the Spicy RPG Sauce Sep 30, 2012

FEATURING:

This week is all New Business! Jonny starts with a marathon session of La-Mulana, Fractured Soul, and To the Moon, while Gui tries out Renegade Ops and finished PoP: Forgotten Sands!
James reports on Non-tendo games such as Birds of Steel and Splice, while Nate returns as guest to teach us the mysterioius ways of The Denpa Men and even Torchlight II!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 16 - TGS 2012 SPECTACULAR Sep 28, 2012

FEATURING:

Rhythm Hunter: HarmoKnight and the ultimate StreetPass puzzle!
Learn to play rock-paper-scissors... Japanese style!
Ty Shughart emerges from a dark arcade to discuss demos and cat drugs from Tokyo Games Show 2012!

Episode 307: Don't Let Your Kids Huff the Warm Mushroom Cookies Sep 23, 2012

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With Nate Andrews, Reviews Editor on NWR, Jonny, Guillaume and James shoot the crap on the adequately priced Fractured Soul, the enraging FTL, the non-derivative Starship Defense and Renegade Ops, the imperfect Touch Detective and the nostalgic Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands.
The crew then reads the listeners' mail: hand-wringing over the Wii U price, bundles, backwards-compatibility, a digital copy of Nintendo Land, etc. We also get some really interesting survey results from a high school teacher who wanted to know what games are most beloved by today's students.

Episode 306: Suckers Anonymous Sep 15, 2012

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James is back, but Jon is replaced by Mike TYP Cole. We talk about StarFox 64 3D, Monster World IV, NSMB2, Diamond Trust of London, Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters, Double Dragon Neon and Touch Detective.
After a musical break courtesy of Double Dragon Neon, we talk about the recent Wii U Launch Press event and discuss its price, the launch games, the bigger games down the road and whether we'll be early adopters or not.

Episode 305: Xmas Eve-Eve Sep 08, 2012

FEATURING:

James is overseas, but good old Billy replaces him and recounts his adventures at PAX Prime! Paper Mario Sticker Star and Fluidity: Spin Cycle are discussed. The rest of New Business includes Monster World IV, Hotel Dusk, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Wario Land and Ys: The Oath in Felghana.
Listener Mail: covers the futility of fan-made game mods, the anti-Nintendo shadow conspiracy, controller options for Wii U backwards-compatibility, and the best/worst kinds of game bosses.

RFN Presents: The Famicast 15-2 - FAMIQUEST DIRECT Sep 04, 2012

FEATURING:

The latest Nintendo Direct from Japan!
A preview of Tokyo Games Show!
Dragon Quest X!

Episode 304: Don't Blame Games Sep 02, 2012

FEATURING:

Jon gets the ball rolling with his thoughts on Muramasa: The Demon Blade, Gran Turismo PSP, and his disappointment with the 3DS lineup in 2012. Jonny follows with a report on his visit to the Wii U Experience in Denver, which is very much reminiscent of the old Cube Clubs and features many notable Wii U demos from E3. James has wrap-up thoughts on Rhythm Thief, which is pretty short (but maybe pretty long for a narrative rhythm game). Guillaume treks through New Super Mario Bros. 2 and cautious optimism over the demo for a fan mod called Super Mario Galaxy 2.5, which is still a long way from completion.
Listener Mail: The first letter is on violence and games, with a particular focus on other mainstream activities that seem to escape the constant charges of negative influence on the minds of babes and loonies. We also go deep into emails about must-have interface features and Nintendo's abandonment of motion control with Wii U.

RFN Presents: The Famicast 15 - WIREFRAME BUBBLE ATTACK Aug 27, 2012

FEATURING:

A group discussion of NSMB2 and digital game sales in Japan!
Minoru plays Dylan Cuthbert's obscure gem, X!
Daan plays Wii U for the third time!
Plus: The latest Japanese gaming news and Life in Japan!

Episode 303: Livin' Extra Large Aug 26, 2012

FEATURING:

Jon couldn't make it once again, but Michael TYP Cole fills the vacancy and talks about Mole Mania and Rayman Origins. Guillaume and Jonny both talk about their new 3DS XLs and their new New Super Mario Bros 2. Gui untalks about Retro/Grade for a bit, while Jonny regales us with the end of his lost 3DSware saga. James talks about the Rhythm Thief copy he has finally snatched up.
Finally, the crew gets around to doing the Wario Land 4 RetroActive! Each has various degrees of experience with the franchise, so it makes for an interesting discussion. Especially when you throw in the readers' impressions!

Episode 302: The Pack-In Police Aug 19, 2012

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Jon is out but the crew still manages to babble on about a ton of games! 5th Cell's Hybrid on XBLA, the Heroes of Ruin demo, Dust: An Elysian Tail, Mole Mania, Another Super Mario Bros Wii (homebrew!), The Legendary Starfy, Sound Shapes and Excitebike World Rally are discussed.
We then move on to a lengthy segment full of predictions about the Wii U, and answer listeners who wrote about possible Wiiware-to-eShop ports and good PSP and PS3 games for Nintendo fans.

Episode 301: Mechanical Sphincters Aug 12, 2012

FEATURING:

It's a games-only, shorter RFN episode!
Disaster, Wario Ware: Mega Party Game$, Super Mario War, Fortune Street, Big Brain Academy DS, Pac-Man VS, Zelda: Four Swords Adventure, the R-Type series, Sound Shapes, Penny Arcade Adventures Episode 3, Deus Ex: Human Evolution, Tales of the Abyss and Pandora's Tower.

Episode 300: SPARTAAA!!! Aug 05, 2012

FEATURING:

For RFN's 300th episode, we discuss the Wii like we never have before, covering the Wii from its debut as Revolution at E3 2005, right up to the present day!
And we've brought friends as well: Billy Berghammer, Craig Harris, Michael "TYP" Cole, Karl Castaneda, co-founder Mike Sklens and, of course, our escaped editing slave, Greg Leahy!

Episode 299: Premature Evacuation Jul 29, 2012

FEATURING:

Greg stops by to save our weekends by offering to edit the show in Gui's absence!
New Business has a loose theme of older, retro, and faux-retro games!
Listener Mail is all about digital downloads (and sales thereof)!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 14 - OBJECTION TO ENGRISH Jul 27, 2012

FEATURING:

Daan's first impressions of Level 5's Time Travellers and Taiko Drum Master for 3DS!
Danny's thoughts on Kirby Dream Collection and the modern classic, Eternal Darkness!
Minoru revisits Pikmin 2 before the Famicrew runs down the latest Japan gaming news, including coverage of Oni Training and SpotPass TV!
Also: comparing Phoenix Wright to the real Japanese legal system, and Listener Mail!

Nintendo Free Radio (Forumcast) Episode 1: Even More Games Than An E3 Press Conference Jul 24, 2012

FEATURING:

During RFN's off-week, four infamous forum goons take matters into their own hands!
28 games, over 3 hours of content, and so very many inside jokes for RFN fans!
A special discussion of accessibility in video games!

Episode X: The Non-Canonical One Jul 22, 2012

You ever have a favorite TV show that delays progressing the story by featuring a one-off episode that both ignores and fails to impact the show's continuity entirely? Welcome to that episode of Radio Free Nintendo! With the crew off for a little summertime R&R, Zach and I thought it might be fun to see if the guys would let us take control of RFN for a week in order to settle a bet once and for all: who is the most Nintendo-savvy of the Free Birds? The only way to do that, of course, is through a game of Jeopardy. So sit back and enjoy as James, Guillaume, and Daan (of the Famicast!) each try to secure the title of King Free Bird. RFN will return to its regularly scheduled programming next week. If you need more words in your ears before then, you can always check out our other podcasts: Connectivity, the Famicast, and Radio Trivia. Also, thanks to the boys for letting us take control for a week. In the words of Willard Christopher Smith, "I have got to get me one of these." Also, "WHOO!"

Episode 298: How Many Licks Does It Take? Jul 15, 2012

Featuring:

Jonny lost his 3DS but found a light at the end of the Xenoblade tunnel, while Jon spends quality time with Suda 51!
James catches up with Tales of the Abyss for 3DS, and Guillaume revisits a pair of eShop games!
Listener Mail has us tackling load times, Project Sora, and Nintendo's listening abilities!

Episode 297: Hippy Shows Jul 08, 2012

Featuring:

James and Guillaume find comfort in the warm embrace of Billy Berghammer as both Jon's are missing!
After exchanging some thoughts with Billy about Nintendo's E3 performance, New Business includes Gravity Rush, Mario Tennis Open, Popcap hate, Galaxy's Co-Star mode and Kid Dracula.
In listener mail the trio discuss Nintendo in the world of the $100 million video game, Nintendo in the world of downloadable games, and practical purchasing advice for the RPG-gamer on the go.

Episode 296: Silky But Not Smooth Jul 01, 2012

Featuring:

Jon is gone, but a newly married TYP takes his place!
During New Business, we compare Portal 2 to Adventures of Lolo and talk about Game and Watch Gallery 2, the Kingdom Hearts 3D demo, Tomba, Pandora's Tower, Infamous 2, Order Up! and WarioWare: Smooth Moves.
We then discuss the post-E3 Nintendo Direct event, our lust for the 3DS XL and eShop promotions, and much more!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 13 - EL3CTRIC ANIMAL PANIC Jun 29, 2012

Featuring:

Over three hours of JPN gaming goodness!
Cubivore, Tokyo Jungle, GON, and many more games are discussed!
Other topics include an E3 wrap-up, Nintendo Direct, and a Nintendo history lesson going back to the Famicom Disk System!

Episode 295: Too Many Bones Jun 24, 2012

Featuring:

This show has with an odd slate of games!
New Business Zen Pinball, Infamous 2, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Call of Duty: Black Ops and Seven Wonders of the World... Part 2.
In Listener Mail, topics include MotionPlus on Wii U, the return of Advance Wars, the retro-future of handheld gaming, the industry's health overall, and Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow on Virtual Console.

Episode 294: Something in Common Jun 16, 2012

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It's a predictably content-filled and passionate episode, following E3 2012!
New Business covers Disaster: Day of Crisis (for the last time!), Pandora's Tower, Call of Duty Elite, Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion, NSMBU and NSMB2!
This is followed up by a series of interviews recorded at E3, and then the crew talks about their hands-on experience with the latest version of the Wii U Gamepad and have a passionate exchange about Nintendo's E3 strategy.

RFN at E3 2012: Day Two (3DS and Third-Party Games) Jun 07, 2012

Featuring:

The E3 away team rounds up a bunch of thoughts and impressions of 3DS games and third-party Wii U games that we played on the second and longest day of the show.

RFN at E3 2012: Day One (Nintendo Booth Impressions) Jun 06, 2012

Featuring:

Jonny, Zack and Guillaume talk about the demos that made the biggest impression on them at Nintendo's booth (and beyond). Pikmin 3, New Super Mario Bros U, Rayman Origins, Game & Wario, Project P-100, Batman: Arkham City... and many more!

RFN Not at E3 2012: The Half at Home Jun 05, 2012

Featuring:

The RFN team that didn't make it to E3 give their own reactions to Nintendo's press conference.

RFN at E3 2012: Day One (Press Conference Reaction Show) Jun 05, 2012

Featuring:

Very quick staff reactions to Nintendo's big E3 press conference, showing Pikmin 3, NintendoLand, and other Wii U games as well as just a bit for 3DS.

RFN at E3 2012: Day Zero Part Deux Jun 05, 2012

Featuring:

The crew streamed the Microsoft conference much like everyone else not at E3 did, and doesn't have much to say about it. But they talk about seeing the EA and Ubisoft conferences live, and divulge their thoughts on EA's sequels and Ubisoft's antics.

RFN at E3 2012: Day Zero (Nintendo Direct Reactions Jun 03, 2012

Featuring:

Most of the NWR crew on site at E3 2012 gathered to watch and discuss Nintendo's Wii U hardware-related Nintendo Direct online conference. They go over the messaging of the event, the improved Wii U GamePad, the Wii U Pro controller, the black Wii U, the Miiverse, and more!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 12 - SEAL OF EXCITEMENT May 30, 2012

Featuring:

The Famicrew previews the Wii U excitement of E3 2012!
Get the latest news about Nintendo gaming in Japan!
Life in Japan joins forces with Listener Mail!
PLUS: A thrilling report on... the Nintendo 64DD!

Episode 293: Four on the Floor May 27, 2012

Featuring:

With James back, this marks the first episode with the full new crew!
New Business covers Disaster: Day of Crisis, Kirby's Block Ball, All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros., Mario Kart 7 and Cloudberry Kingdom!
The crew talks about their hopes, dreams and predictions for the 3DS, the Wii U and even the Wii and DS at the upcoming E3 2012.

Episode 292: The Show Must Go On! May 20, 2012

Featuring:

We welcome Guillaume as the newest member of RFN!
New Business covers the Mario Kart 7 update, Diablo 3, and the latest Club Nintendo freebie games!
This week in Listener Mail: GameStop's exclusive deals with Nintendo, console subscription plans, and more coverage of Pandora's Tower at Operation Rainfall!
PLUS: Get to know our new voice and editor in a special mini-interview!

Episode 291: Good Night, Sweet Prince May 13, 2012

Featuring:

It's Greg's farewell episode!
The RFN crew send their comrade off in style with tributes, a clip reel, and a special parting gift!
There's still time for Listener Mail on Wii U's launch line-up and the quest for core gamers!
PLUS: Resident Evil, Castlevania, Darksiders, Xenoblade, and a Treasure takeover in New Business!

Episode 290: BOMZALDROPPEN May 06, 2012

Featuring:

Listener Mail is back with a bang after Nintendo's digital distribution bombshell!
We also answer your questions on New SMB 2, StreetPass, gaming abroad, and the bizarre Pandora's Tower!
New Business features more Xenoblade, Tales, and Rhythm Thief, plus Metal Slug 3 and Jon's secret arcade machine!
PLUS: An important announcement!

Episode 289: S.O.P.H.I.A. on the Sauce Apr 29, 2012

Featuring:

RetroActive returns with MotoHeroz!
Guillaume joins us to discuss RedLynx's acclaimed Trials-like game for WiiWare!
We react to the Nintendo Direct news and Pikmin 2's rise from the dead in New Business!
PLUS: James' journey to become Tingle continues!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 11 - LET'S GET GOLDEN! Apr 27, 2012

Featuring:

The Famicrew reacts to the New SMB 2 announcement and the rest of the Nintendo Direct news!
New Business features Kingdom Hearts 3D, Kid Icarus: Uprising, and Star Fox 64 3D!
Life in Japan looks at the festivities of Golden Week!
PLUS: More answers to your questions!

Episode 288: Extra Tinglish Apr 22, 2012

Featuring:

Listener Mail returns in force!
We answer your questions on getting left behind by online gaming, the Vita's woes, and being a Nintendo fan for life!
New Business features Rhythm Thief, Fez, and Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland!
PLUS: Jon sets out to restore his man-cred!

Episode 287: Demolition Sherpa Apr 15, 2012

Featuring:

The RFN crew returns from PAX East with a lot of tales to tell!
Hear about mass StreetPassing, Runner 2, Hell Yeah, the horrors of the 3DO, and more from Boston!
RPGs dominate New Business with Tales of the Abyss and Xenoblade Chronicles!
PLUS: Jon Lindemann becomes John Spartan!

RFN Panel Edition Tridux: Live at PAX East 2012 (Alternate Take) Apr 13, 2012

Featuring:

Jonny, James, Lindy, and special guest Guillaume present RFN's third annual live panel at PAX East!
Feature Topic: Countdown to the Wii U Launch!
Extended Q&A -- 45 minutes of great audience interaction!
PLUS: Late night talk show music courtesy of the PAX Enforcers!

RFN Panel Edition Tridux: Live at PAX East 2012 Apr 09, 2012

Featuring:

Jonny, James, Lindy, and special guest Guillaume present RFN's third annual live panel at PAX East!
Feature Topic: Countdown to the Wii U Launch!
Extended Q&A -- 45 minutes of great audience interaction!
PLUS: Late night talk show music courtesy of the PAX Enforcers!

Episode 286: Jill-in-the-Box Apr 01, 2012

Featuring:

Turn out the lights, it's time for a feature discussion about game endings!
New Business features more Kid Icarus: Uprising, Mutant Mudds, Dokapon Kingdom, and Jonny's Rhythm Heaven party!
Listener Mail examines a proposal to swap game scores for cash - but not in that way!
PLUS: A very special surprise guest!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 10 - STREETPASS TENGOKU Mar 29, 2012

Featuring:

The entire NWR Japan team assembles for the first time!
JC, Danny, and Minoru discuss SteetPass life in Japan - in person!
New Business features Hatsune Miku and VC goodness, including Game Gear and Street Fighter II online!
PLUS: More answers to your questions!

Episode 285: We're Finished! Mar 25, 2012

Featuring:

We've got early impressions of Kid Icarus: Uprising and the last word on The Last Story!
Also in New Business: Fire Emblem, Advance Wars, Sine Mora, and classic Kid Icarus too!
Guillaume returns to help us with Listener Mail, featuring Wii U concerns, portables, peripherals, and the most DLC-ready Nintendo games!
PLUS: James alienates everyone!

Episode 284: BB Action Mar 18, 2012

Featuring:

Billy Berghammer is our special guest this week!
The founder of NWR gives us insight into his work as a game consultant plus the CBSi purchase of Giant Bomb!
3DS dominates New Business once again with Mario Tennis Open, Mutant Mudds, Zen Pinball, and the Rhythm Thief demo!
PLUS: Jonny loves Journey!

Episode 283: I Am Impact! Mar 11, 2012

Featuring:

James has first impressions of The Last Story!
Also in New Business: Mass Effect 3, Mario vs. DK: Minis March Again, and Goemon's Great Adventure!
Listener Mail returns with questions about multiple Wii U tablets, Pokemon Black + White 2, and how to wake up a sleeping Nintendo franchise!
PLUS: DOUBLE IMPACT!

Episode 282: Better Late Than Never Mar 04, 2012

Featuring:

Special guest Guillaume Veillette of NegativeWorld.org joins us to celebrate the 3DS' first birthday!
We reflect on our time as 3DS owners by tallying up our games, comparing best/worst experiences, and offering hopes for the future!
3DS dominates New Business too with Mario, Steel Diver, Pac-Man + Galaga Dimensions, and a big announcement from Jon!
PLUS: Wuwhores!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 9 - ONI BRAIN Feb 27, 2012

Featuring:

Danny, Daan, and JC return with reaction to all the Nintendo Direct news from Japan!
Get in rhythm with the crew's discussions of the Hatsune Miku demo, Theatrhythm, and Rhythm Thief!
Danny delves into Denpa Ningen no RPG for the eShop!
PLUS: Valentine's Day in Japan!

Episode 281: Y'all Come Back Now! Feb 26, 2012

Featuring:

We celebrate the announcement of The Last Story's North American release!
Also in New Business: All the other news from the Nintendo Direct broadcasts!
Listener Mail returns with questions about gaming instead of studying, the best hardware for playing DSiWare, and a big one on the future of Zelda!
PLUS: Jonny finishes not one, not two, but three games!

Episode 280: Sand in the Ointment Feb 19, 2012

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RFN gets philosophical in a special feature as we explore the question: What is Gameplay?!
Will we avoid sinking into a semantic quagmire and instead generate a thought-provoking discussion? Listen to find out!
New Business features Wario Land, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, more Rhythm Heaven Fever, and the Metal Gear Solid 3D demo!
PLUS: Jon finishes not one, but two games!

Episode 279: Fo' Slo' Feb 12, 2012

Featuring:

James comes down with a Rhythm Heaven Fever!
Also in New Business: Art Academy, Crush3D, more Revelations, and the Master System!
Listener Mail returns with questions about VC transferability, Hyrule Historia, pro-Rayman media bias, and more!
PLUS: Jon Lindemann in the fourth person!

Episode 278: That's Lobsterist! Feb 05, 2012

Featuring:

It's time for us to learn to deal with death as the Fire Emblem RetroActive comes to a close!
We discuss The Sacred Stones for GBA in-depth with the help of your forum comments!
Greg has extensive impressions of the Circle Pad Pro and RE Revelations in New Business!
PLUS: Jonny and TYP's Rupee Fever!

Episode 277: Shocking Revelaitons Jan 29, 2012

Featuring:

We reveal the games we just have to play before we die in our Gaming Bucket Lists!
Our lists take us on a journey through time from the days of the Vectrex all the way up to the Captain Rainbow age!
New Business looks at Nintendo's latest round of troubling financials!
PLUS: Jon hops back on the time travel train with Radiant Historia!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 8 - SAMURAI PIZZA THIEF Jan 25, 2012

Featuring:

Danny, Daan, and JC put Japanese games journalism under the microscope in a brand new Famicast!
The crew has impressions of Kiki Trick and Rhythm Thief R!
Theatrhythm's DLC leads off the Japan news!
PLUS: Answers to your questions on the PS Vita and over-priced pizza!

Episode 276: Star Wars Porn Jan 22, 2012

Featuring:

It's the Dawn of the Demo as we take Resident Evil: Revelations for a test drive!
Also in New Business: Bionic Commando, F-Zero, and the return of Trauma Team!
We answer yet more of your Listener Mail on Mega Man's 25th birthday, Nintendo's SOPA stance, and the future of Mario hub worlds!
PLUS: Naked Wookiees!

Episode 275: The Pen-and-Paper Podcast Jan 15, 2012

Featuring:

The RFN crew celebrates the fourth anniversary of its first show together!
Jonny traces back the roots of the RPG genre in New Business!
Listener Mail features our desires for Miyamoto's next project, Wii U's online uncertainty, and a prescription for lethargic Nintendo fans!
PLUS: Lindy the Necrolinguist!

Episode 274: In the Year Two-Thousaaaaaaand Jan 08, 2012

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It's predictions time again as we gaze into our crystal balls to see what lies ahead for 2012!
Also, what are our most anticipated games, and just how wrong were our 2011 forecasts?!
New Business features Nano Assault, Shinobi, 3D Classics Kid Icarus, and James' ailing XBOX!
PLUS: Jon can't stop finishing games!

Episode 273: The Hare with No Hair Jan 01, 2012

Featuring:

The RFN crew reunites for the first show of 2012!
A New Year means a whole lot of New Business, including Mighty Switch Force, VVVVVV, and the joy of Swapnote!
We examine the potential for a Zelda game made by Retro Studios!
PLUS: The future of Animal Crossing!

Episode 272: Desperately Seeking Sarah Dec 27, 2011

Featuring:

Billy and TYP join us to answer all your Listener Mail questions before the end of the year!
We cover demos, Wii U remakes, directors vs. producers, Nintendo's overconfidence, the PS Vita launch, and much more!
Our guests also go through their favorite games of 2011!
PLUS: The Sarah Miller Mystery is solved!

Episode 271: And I'll Form the Head! Dec 18, 2011

Featuring:

The time has come for us to pick our Top 5 Games of 2011!
It's Zelda vs. Mario vs. JRPGs vs. Shu Takumi - who will come out on top?!
New Business features Club Nintendo's American makeover, more Pushmo, and the shock return of an old RFN punching bag!
PLUS: The villainy of Shy Guy!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 7 - ANNUAL GIFT MAN APPROACHES Dec 16, 2011

Featuring:

Special guest Daan Koopman joins the NWR Japan team for a bumper edition of the Famicast!
The crew has impressions of Hirari Sakura Zamurai and the Circle Pad Pro!
Your questions about Animal Crossing, Metroid, and real live tanukis are all answered in Listener Mail!
PLUS: Discover what Christmas is like in Japan!

Episode 270: An Goron Appears! Dec 11, 2011

Featuring:

Karl returns in audible form to help us cover all the Miyamoto retirment talk and Xenoblade's US launch!
There's more Mario Kart, 3D Land, and Skyward Sword in New Business, also James goes fishing!
We look at the odds of Sony and Microsoft imitating the Wii U controller, and why gamers curse in Listener Mail!
PLUS: Number Five is ALIVE!

Episode 269: Doin' It Like We Do Dec 04, 2011

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We just can't stop talking about Skyward Sword!
Also in New Business: Mario Kart 7 and The Old Republic Beta!
Listener Mail returns with questions about Wii U launch games and Nintendo's transition to HD development!
PLUS: Jon reveals his desire for a pink 3DS!

Episode 268: Thirty Hours of Freedom Nov 27, 2011

Featuring:

The RFN crew reunites after the live telethon for a bumper batch of Thanksgiving New Business!
Everyone's been playing Skyward Sword, but can you guess who's put the most time into Zelda of us all?!
We also have impressions of Super Mario 3D Land, Ace Combat 3DS, and Skyrim!
PLUS: Jonny revokes James' US citizenship!

2nd Annual NWR Live Podcast Telethon - Part 3 Nov 25, 2011

Here's the third third of the recording of our wildly successful telethon for Child's Play! Thanks to Karl for editing this beast!

2nd Annual NWR Live Podcast Telethon - Part 2 Nov 24, 2011

Here's the second third of the recording of our wildly successful telethon for Child's Play! Thanks to Karl for editing this beast -- the rest is coming soon!

2nd Annual NWR Live Podcast Telethon - Part 1 Nov 20, 2011

Here's the first third of the recording of our wildly successful telethon for Child's Play! Thanks to Karl for editing this beast -- the rest is coming soon!

Don't Forget the NWR Live Telethon on 19 November! Nov 17, 2011

Be sure to attend NWR Live Telethon for Child's Play on Saturday, 19 November 2011! Donate money! Play Radio Trivia live! Get expert opinions of Zelda: Skyward Sword from the reviewers themselves!

Episode 267: The Friendly Ghost Nov 13, 2011

Featuring:

Jon returns to help us answer your Listener Mail!
Will we be able to download retail 3DS games? Will Nintendo be out of the hardware business 10 years from now? Listen to find out!
Our New Business includes the eShop-exclusive Freakyforms, Batman, Uncharted 3, and Super Mario 3D Land's big Japan launch numbers!
PLUS: The Phantom Castaneda!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 6 - TANOOKI ONSEN 3D Nov 11, 2011

Featuring:

Danny and JC return with their impressions of the newly released Super Mario 3D Land!
The Japan news round-up features November's plentiful VC offerings and Dragon Quest X!
PLUS: More of your listener mail!

Episode 266: Meet My Demands...Or Else! Nov 06, 2011

Featuring:

RFN is taken hostage by RetroActive No. 20: River City Ransom!
We fight our way through the Squids, the Cowboys, and even the Generic Dudes to discuss this classic NES RPG-brawler!
New Business features Xenoblade, Japan's shockingly vibrant VC service, the Layton movie, and Jonny's bogus journey through the App Store!
PLUS: Has James kidnapped Jon, and will he ever give him back?!

Episode 265: When Herschel Met Luke (Restaurant Scene) Oct 30, 2011

Featuring:

Jonny returns with ten Kirbys in tow as he gives his impressions of Kirby Mass Attack!
Also in New Business: Layton, PixelJunk SideScroller, and The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Concert!
We look at Nintendo's financial woes, the outlook for Wii U, and the inevitable 3DS redesign in Listener Mail!
PLUS: Will the tyranny of the dudebro ever end?!

Episode 264: All Good Things... Oct 23, 2011

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175 episodes late, Jon, James, and Greg pay tribute to the N64 with some help from TYP!
15 years on from its US launch, join us for a look back at the N64's history from "Project Reality" to plain ol' reality!
We go through our favorite games for the system all the way from Super Mario 64 to Conker's Bad Fur Day!
PLUS: Jon wants to hit Luke from Prof Layton with a soccer ball!

Episode 263: All My Rowdy Friends Oct 16, 2011

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Listener Mail returns!
We answer your questions about gaming conventions, the Circle Pad Expansion, the Honesty Box pricing model, and the sins of publishers!
New Business features Catrap, Inazuma Eleven, and the Team ICO HD Collection!
PLUS: A brief history of the N64 Expansion Pak!

Episode 262: Where Pride Goes Oct 09, 2011

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It's time for RFN's annual Fall Preview Show!
We look at Nintendo's line-up for the rest of the year and highlight our most anticipated titles!
James stacks boxes up to the sky in New Business with Solatorobo for DS!
PLUS: More on Four Swords DSiWare, Super Mario Land 2, and Aliens Infestation!

Episode 261: Dat New Bitness Oct 02, 2011

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Portables dominate New Business with Aliens Infestation, Dragon Quest VI, and Bit.Trip Saga!
Listener Mail looks at the future of smartphone gaming, the chances of Ni no Kuni coming to Wii U, and the Bills beating the Patriots!
PLUS: Jon butchers the English language!

Episode 260: Zero-Sum Xenomics Sep 25, 2011

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Listener Mail is back in a big way!
We answer all your questions about the future of Japanese 3DS games in Western markets, import paradoxes, bad controls, and The Grinder!
James nears the end of his Xenoblade journey in New Business!
PLUS: Used Games vs. Piracy - FIGHT!!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 5 - TGS 2011 SPECIAL Sep 22, 2011

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The Famicast crew brings you in-depth coverage of Tokyo Game Show 2011!
Listen for hands-on 3DS impressions of Resident Evil, Metal Gear, Kingdom Hearts, and the Slide Pad Expansion!
JC interviews NWR founder Billy Berghammer ten years on from his Japanese GameCube launch adventure!
PLUS: Beautiful women! Ridiculously long lines!

Episode 259: I Hate-Hate Like-Likes Sep 18, 2011

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We break down all the announcements from Nintendo's 3DS Conference in Tokyo!
Will the Monster Hunter 4 bombshell end the 3DS-Vita war before it even begins?!
James offers an extended verbal love letter to his import copy of Xenoblade Chronicles!
Also in New Business: Star Fox 64 3D, Radiant Silvergun, and The Legend of Zelda!

Episode 258: Returning Champion Sep 11, 2011

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We discuss all the big news coming out of Japan with Special Guest Chris Kohler of Wired.com!
Chris and the crew analyze the Dragon Quest X Online, Monster Hunter 3G, and 3DS Circle Pad add-on revelations!
New Business features Prof. Layton and the Mask of Miracle, Devil Survivor Overclocked, and Serious Sam: Double D!
PLUS: A last-minute preview of TGS 2011!

Episode 257: Ode to Joypads Sep 04, 2011

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Radio Trivia host Michael Cole joins us for a Listener Mail blowout!
New Business goes completely retro with the NES Ambassador Games, Final Fantasy VI, and Gargoyle's Quest!
We answer all your letters about new 3DS owners, Wii U's future, game length, RPGs, soundtracks, and more!
PLUS: James sets out to flatten the history of Western civilization with a giant rock!

Episode 256: In a Really Tight Spot Aug 28, 2011

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Special guest and former RFN host Karl Castaneda joins us for our Killer7 RetroActive!
Suda51's breakthrough GCN game features multiple personalities and sinister elementary schools, so why is Karl the only one who loves it?!
We discuss the recent 3DS rumors in New Business--is a redesign with dual circle pads already on the way?!
PLUS: In-depth import impressions of Rhythm Heaven for Wii!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 4 - AKIBA LIVE Aug 24, 2011

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The Famicast comes to you from inside Super Potato in downtown Akihabara!
Danny and JC discuss demos on the 3DS eShop, Dragon Quest X, and the rest of the Nintendo news from Japan!
JC gets himself a last-minute Ambassadorship!
PLUS: Answers to more of your listener questions!

Episode 255: La Troisieme Saison Aug 21, 2011

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Season 3 of RFN begins with a celebration of the Super Nintendo's 20th birthday!
We go through NWR's SNES 20 list and discuss our own 16-bit favorites in a special feature!
New Business has a European flavor as we discuss Xenoblade's launch, Last Story and Pandora's Tower for 2012, and a new Wii model!
PLUS: We fail to introduce the episode properly!

Episode 254: Silk the Shocka Aug 14, 2011

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Jon returns with war stories from his backlog!
WayForward and XBLA dominate New Business with Mighty Milky Way, Contra 4, Outland, and Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet!
Listener Mail features Mega Man, Captain N, and the possibility that Nintendo hates 2D Mario?!
PLUS: James accuses Nintendo of not being able to count!

Episode 253: Daddy's Home for Dinner Aug 07, 2011

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NWR founder Billy Berghammer is our special guest this week!
New Business runs the gamut from Skyward Sword, FF6, and Xenoblade to Bulletstorm and Shadows of the Damned!
We look at how the 3DS crisis will affect Nintendo's plans for Wii U in Listener Mail!
PLUS: Who do we want to be in the next Super Smash Bros.?!

Episode 252: Sky Puppies Defeat Fake Hero Jul 31, 2011

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RFN returns just in time to react to the 3DS price cut bombshell!
We analyze how Nintendo made the decision, the wisdom of the Ambassador Program, and what lies ahead for 3DS!
Greg has fresh impressions of Nintendo's upcoming line-up, including Kirby Mass Attack, Mario Kart 7, and Super Mario 3D Land!
PLUS: New Business turns back time again and again with Ghost Trick and Half-Minute Hero!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 3 - CHIBI-CAST Jul 26, 2011

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The Famicast returns after a three month hiatus to bring you up to date on Japanese gaming!
JC and Danny discuss 3DS video content and Nintendo's upcoming releases!
Your listener questions are answered on bottle cap figures, capsule hotels, poop, and the state of PC gaming in Japan!
PLUS: Hands-on impressions of Star Fox 64 3D!

Episode 251: For a Few Letters More Jul 17, 2011

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RFN shakes off its birthday hangover with a Listener Mail special!
We answer your questions about Skyward Sword, Wii U, Operation Rainfall, and more!
PLUS: Bitching about bitching!

Episode 250: Five Long Years Jul 10, 2011

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TYP and a whole bunch of RFN fans join us to celebrate the show's fifth birthday!
Peek behind the curtain as we share untold stories from RFN history!
Hear us take calls from listeners for more than two and a half hours!
PLUS: Solid Snake! Morgan Freeman! Charlie Sheen! Ty Shughart!

Episode 249: Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head Jul 03, 2011

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We react to Operation Rainfall's campaign to bring Wii JRPGs to North America!
New Business features Solatorobo, Shantae, Pikmin, and Retro Game Master!
You ask us about Metal Gear Solid, Wii U ports and accessories, and jet packs in Listener Mail!
PLUS: A sneak peek at our plans for RFN 250!

Episode 248: Perfect Agent Greganna Jun 26, 2011

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RetroActive resumes with our in-depth look at the Perfect Dark single player campaign!
We talk about shadowy corporations, sinister conspiracies, waistcoat-wearing aliens, and everything else in the life of Joanna Dark!
3DS dominates New Business with Ocarina of Time, Ridge Racer, and Donkey Kong!
PLUS: Jon Lindemann as Daniel Carrington!

Episode 247: You Can Lead a Man to the Beam, But... Jun 19, 2011

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The RFN crew reunites to discuss our reactions to the Wii U reveal and everything else from E3!
New Business celebrates Zelda's 25th birthday and the eShop launch with Link's Awakening, Ocarina of Time 3D, X-Scape, and AlphaBounce!
We answer all your post-E3 questions about Wii U, the new controller, 3DS, and Nintendo's eShop penny pinching!
PLUS: Jon vs. Lavos - TITLE FIGHT!

E3 2011 - Day Three (The BrawlCast) Jun 10, 2011

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Play Brawl or record a podcast? Let's do both!

E3 2011 - Day Three (The CarCast) Jun 09, 2011

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Live from TYP's car on the Los Angeles freeway, it's Radio Free Nintendo!

E3 2011 - Day One (Wii U Hands-On Impressions) Jun 08, 2011

Featuring:

We played Wii U!

E3 2011 - Day One (Nintendo Press Conference Impressions) Jun 07, 2011

Featuring:

The E3 crew's first reaction to Wii U, new 3DS games, and more from Nintendo's big press conference!

E3 2011 - Day Zero (3DS eShop Special Report) Jun 07, 2011

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First impressions of the completed 3DS experience!

E3 2011 - Day Zero (EA Wrap-Up) Jun 06, 2011

Featuring:

Jonny and Nathan in a food court, talking about the EA press conference!

Episode 246: Wherefore Art Thou, Lindeo Jun 05, 2011

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It's the last RFN before E3 2011!
We answer a ton of your Listener Mail about the eShop, the role of hype, killer apps, and the Super Mario Bros. movie!
New Business features Dragon Quest VI, Bangaioh N64, and Bayonetta's weird posture!
PLUS: Is Miyamoto gaming's Shakespeare?!

Episode 245: Most Dishonorable May 29, 2011

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Break out your screen dividers and sprint for the Farsight - it's time for part 1 of our Pefect Dark RetroActive!
The RFN crew faces extermination at the hands of DarkSims as we relive Rare's multiplayer masterpiece!
The 3DS strikes back in New Business with in-depth impressions of Dead or Alive Dimensions!
PLUS: E3 anticipation, quality vs. quantity, and the mystery of lengthy RPGs in your Listener Mail!

Episode 244: Party of Five May 22, 2011

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TYP joins us for our annual E3 preview feature!
How will the 3DS bounce back from its soft launch? What will Nintendo reveal about its new console?
When will Skyward Sword finally come out? We attempt to answer all these questions and more!
PLUS: New Business features Final Fantasy 6, Yoshi's Island, Ghost Recon 3DS, and Portal 2 co-op!

Episode 243: Talk Talk Talkpy May 15, 2011

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Jon is back and he still hasn't finished Chrono Trigger!
Also in New Business: Mortal Kombat, Ghost Recon 3DS, Valkyria Chronicles, and the next DS student seminar game!
Listener Mail re-evaluates Nintendo's online approach after the PSN crash, alternate branding for niche games, and the need for nunchuks!
PLUS: We announce the winner of our RetroActive poll!

Episode 242: One-Winged Migration May 08, 2011

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Radio Trivia host Michael TYP Cole is our guest this week!
New Business features Conduit 2, Tiger 12, Bangai-O HD, and another chapter in Sonic's chequered past!
We answer your questions about Cafe pricing, GameCube must-haves, and the future of JRPGs on more powerful portables!
PLUS: Our favorite gaming podcasts revealed!

Episode 241: A Taste of Billy May 01, 2011

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NWR founder Billy Berghammer drops in to talk 3DS and Project Cafe before heading to a Prince gig!
Also in New Business: Jonny unearths Mega Man Legends 2, Jon's Chrono Train goes off the rails, and James is humbled by Ikaruga!
Listener Mail covers more of your Project Cafe questions, such as how Nintendo characters will look in HD!
PLUS: Metal Slug, Fatal Frame, 3D photography, and multi-tasking!

RFN Special: Jonny's E3 2001 Audio Diaries Apr 27, 2011

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Set the Wayback Machine to a decade ago with these long-lost recordings of Jonny's experiences at E3 2001!
Relive the unveiling of the GameCube from the perspective of a younger, less cynical, and more Southern-sounding Mr. Metts!
PLUS: Discover how Jonny and Lindy's bromance began through Pokemon Pinball!

Episode 240: They Call Him 'The Streak' Apr 24, 2011

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New Business skips across time and space with Portal 2, Okamiden, Phantom Brave, and the next episode of Jon's Chrono Trigger adventure!
As the rumor mill churns on, we answer all your Project Cafe questions about 1080p output, touch screen controllers, and HD GameCube games!
PLUS: We name our favorite systems ever - listen to find out who picks the Virtual Boy!

Episode 239: The Black Wind Howls Apr 17, 2011

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As reports of the next Nintendo console flood in, the RFN crew fires the starting pistol on speculation season!
Also in New Business: The Q2 release schedule, Okamiden, Radiant Historia, and Jon vs. Magus!
We examine Goemon's first localized adventure in RetroActive #17: The Legend of the Mystical Ninja!
Rescuing princesses, fighting giant faces, betting on horses, playing Gradius - what's not to like about life in Ancient Japan?!

Episode 238: RFN Backstage Assault! Apr 10, 2011

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It's an impromptu retro lovefest on RFN this week as we rediscover Mega Man X and lament the lost games of our youth!
Also in New Business: After Burner Climax, Ridge Racer 3D, more Pokemon, and Fragile Dreams!
We answer more of your 3DS-related questions, this time covering software patches, wrestling games, and the return of fridge cleaning!
PLUS: Will Nintendo release anything for Wii in Q2 2011?!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 2 - SHAKE SHAKE Apr 06, 2011

Featuring:

Our earthquake day experiences
Danny updates us on Prof. Layton and talks bunny
Matt tells us of his SSF4 online experiences and the still 3DS-less James stays 2D with his first play of Ouendan 2
Japanese News includes delayed games, Nintendo HQ stories, awesome VC releases, Pacman and sales figures
Our first batch of reader mail gets answered; game stores, game bars, retro games, love hotels and crazy toilets!
PLUS: A chance to win an awesome No More Heroes 2 soundtrack!

Episode 237: Shiny New Toy Apr 03, 2011

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James gets in on the 3DS fun with impressions of Super Street Fighter IV, Pilotwings Resort, and Rayman 3D!
Also in New Business: Xenoblade in Europe, Mega Man X in Japan, and Beyond Good and Evil in HD!
We answer all your Listener Mail questions about Nintendo's new handheld, including the new backwards compatibility conundrum!
PLUS: Can we just get someone to say something positive about Nintendo?!

Episode 236: Trauma Hunter Mar 27, 2011

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It's 3DS launch day and Greg's got his hands on one along with Pilotwings Resort!
Also in New Business: Face Raiders, AR Games, Monster Hunter, wrestling, Trauma Team, and The Cornstalker!
Listener Mail re-examines Brawl as a game for kids, tomes of Nintendo history, and the big trends of this gaming generation!

Episode 235: Svevan Mar 20, 2011

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The RFN crew reunites after PAX East with a special guest - podcast co-founder Evan Burchfield!
The guys recount all their gaming adventures in Boston, featuring 3DS impressions, classic games, Kris Kross, and Jon's bronze medal!
Our regularly scheduled New Business includes Pokemon, A Link to the Past, Dead Space 2, and Evan's gaming re-education through Muscle March!
We answer your questions about panic buying Atlus games, impulse buying random games, the 3DS hardware, and good co-op titles for kids!

RFN Live Panel at PAX East 2011 Mar 13, 2011

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Hear the second annual RFN live panel at PAX East without setting foot near Massachusetts!
The RFN crew (plus special guests) debates what to expect from the next Nintendo console!
The GBA is nearly 10 years old - what are our favorite games and what do we want on the 3DS VC one day?!
PLUS: Audience questions and a live Radio Trivia contest courtesy of TYP!

RFN Presents: The Famicast 1 - 3DS GET! Mar 12, 2011

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Join the NWR Japan correspondents in their first ever podcast dedicated to everything Japan!
JC, Matt, and Danny discuss the 3DS launch in-depth, including impressions of Professor Layton and Nintendogs + Cats!
Hear all the news from Japan about Pilotwings, the new Kirby for Wii, Pokemon Typing and Game Gear VC!
The team discusses their favorite Japan-only games, including The Last Story and Captain Rainbow!

Episode 234: Needs More D's Mar 06, 2011

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It's the last RFN before PAX East and we've got 3DS launch impressions!
Matt Walker joins us from Japan to talk Street Pass, Street Fighter, and everything stereoscopic on Nintendo's new handheld!
New Business includes discussion of Bit.Trip Flux, portable shooters, Greg's import news, and the final verdict on Radiant Historia!
Listener Mail goes deep on Iwata's GDC 2011 Keynote, plus F-Zero, Zelda, and Chrono Cross!

Episode 233: Don't Try Too Hard Feb 27, 2011

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Jon returns, and he's actually been playing games!
An extensive New Business segment features Radiant Historia, Faxanadu, Killzone 3, Soul Bubbles, and more!
As the 3DS launches in Japan, we answer your questions about the Nintendo eShop, file size limits, and eye strain!
PLUS: Find out why Jon thinks New Super Mario Bros. Wii is harder than Super Ghouls'n Ghosts!

Episode 232: The Opinion Leader Feb 20, 2011

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Nathan Mustafa of the NWR Newscast is our guest this week!
Our Business is old and new all at once with Dragon Quest VI, Tactics Ogre, Alundra, and Viewtiful Joe!
We wrap-up our Ogre Battle 64 RetroActive feature!
Listener Mail examines the uncertain future and embarrassing past of Virtual Reality!

Episode 231: Lords of Lightning Feb 13, 2011

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We try (and fail) to answer all your questions in a Listener Mail Lightning Round!
New Business kicks things off with HAWX 2, Mega Man ZX Advent, Killzone 3, and Cthulhu Saves the World!
Next, we discuss 25th anniversaries, Pilotwings, the future of Zelda, 3DS frame rates, Activision's follies and more, all at your behest!
PLUS: Jon summarizes the plot of Predator 2!

Episode 230: Amazing Discoveries! Feb 06, 2011

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Jonny has extensive impressions of the new game from the makers of Henry Hatsworth, Monster Tale!
Also in New Business: Sonic strikes back and we explore the mystery of Inazuma Eleven's European launch!
RetroActive #16 begins as we discuss Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber!
An 80 hour quest, epic battles, vampires, werewolves, and casual swearing - does this N64 strategy classic have it all?!

Episode 229: Unicron-Approved Jan 30, 2011

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Momentous events are afoot as Jon steps down as Decepticon Leader, uh I mean NWR Director!
We deal with the fallout by discussing Final Fantasy, Layton, Dead Space, and Transformers in New Business!
Sony's Next Generation Portable produces mixed reactions in segment two!
Listener Mail ponders why Nintendo games get snubbed at awards time!

Episode 228: In for a Penny Jan 23, 2011

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We react to the 3DS price and launch date announcements!
Will we be picking one up on launch day? Is it too expensive? Listen to find out!
New Business features Ghost Trick, 999, and Jonny's indifferent attitude to final bosses!
Listener Mail opens up old wounds with a look at the bad games of our youth, plus Avatar and Mass Effect!

Episode 227: National Pastime Jan 16, 2011

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New Business goes stereoscopic as we talk all about 3DS!
James Charlton shares his impressions from the Nintendo World event in Japan, featuring Resident Evil and Kid Icarus!
In Listener Mail, we catch up on several of your questions on horror in games, Retro's next project, and why Brits pay more!
Plus: Some less-than-warm words for Sonic the Hedgehog!

Episode 226: In the Flesh? Jan 09, 2011

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Bromance blossoms as Jonny and Lindy get together!
New Business is all over the place with impressions of Ghost Trick, PlayStation Move, and Journey to Silius!
We're back in the prognostication business with our 2011 predictions on Zelda, 3DS, and the next Nintendo console!
Plus: Our most anticipated games for the coming year, and a look back at how our picks for 2010 panned out!

Episode 225: Start Spreadin' the News Jan 02, 2011

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Get the year started in style with the first RFN of 2011!
New Year, New Business: VVVVVV, DKC3, Touch Detective, and possibly the "broiest" game ever!
Listener Mail takes on your hot topics, including high profile WiiWare defections and the 3DS region lock out!

Episode 224: Boxing Day Dec 26, 2010

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The whole RFN crew reunites for the last show of 2010!
New Business revisits Sin and Punishment 2 and Boom Blox Bash Party, plus there's impressions of NFS Hot Pursuit and Pac-Man CE DX!
We say sayonara to Shibuya as The World Ends with You RetroActive comes to a close!

Episode 223: This Story is Happy End Dec 19, 2010

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Nathan Mustafa and Karl Castaneda join the crew to fill out the Wii Report Card!
We grade the Wii for 2010 and for its entire life to date!
Expect drunken Pictionary, medieval Punch-Out!! and the conquest of Ghosts'n Goblins in New Business!
Plus: What does the post-3DS future hold for DS, and what is "The Metts Condition?"!

Episode 222: Faux Badassery Dec 12, 2010

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It's back to business as usual for RFN after the live extravaganza!
New Business overflows with impressions of Golden Sun, DKC Returns, Gran Turismo 5, and Fluidity!
We answer your questions on M-rated games and the chances of Dragon Quest X jumping to 3DS in Listener Mail!
Plus: How to avoid becoming Jon Lindemann!

RFN Doin' It Live... For the Kids! Part 3 Dec 10, 2010

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This is the final segment of our charity telethon, with more great content and even more listener interaction!
The fifth hour is an overview/guide to recent and classic releases for WiiWare, DSiWare, and Virtual Console. Neal, Zach, Andy, and Jonny cover numerous games and also discuss the services themselves.
The sixth (and a half) hour includes our Game(s) of the Year feature for both Wii and DS! James finally makes his appearance on the air, and Billy returns along with Greg, Zach, and Jonny as we try to cover as many great contenders as possible in one hour! The last 30 minutes or so includes a final salvo of Listener Call-ins and a multitude of thanks and acknowledgements for those who helped make this event so successful!

RFN Doin' It Live... For the Kids! Part 2 Dec 08, 2010

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This is the middle segment of our charity telethon, with more great content and even more listener interaction!
The third hour is a live version of Radio Trivia, hosted by Michael "TYP" Cole, with Jon Lindemann and Aaron Kaluszka! Hear a parade of listeners call in to guess the game based on its music!
The fourth hour is our chat with Craig Harris, who covered Nintendo at IGN for over a decade! Hear Craig's thoughts on holiday games, Nintendo as a company, the SNES 20th anniversary, Wii HD, 3DS, and several amusing stories from his time at IGN!

RFN Doin' It Live... For the Kids! Part 1 Dec 06, 2010

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Here's the first part of the recording of our big live broadcast for charity! Experience all the wacky moments and pure awkwardness of a live show, including Listener Call-Ins!
The first hour is New Business, with an intro from Jeff Kalles (Penny Arcade) and game impressions from Billy Berghammer, Jon, Greg, and Jonny!
The second hour includes our retrospective on the 20th anniversary of the Super Famicom / Super NES launch, with memories from Mike "StrikerObi" Sklens, Michael "TYP" Cole, Greg, and Jonny!

Episode 221: Prelude to Epicness Nov 28, 2010

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It's Thanksgiving weekend and the RFN crew is preparing for the big live show on Dec 4th!
We preview RFN: Doin' It Live... For the Kids! - get ready for special guests, listener call-ins, GOTY debate, and SNES reminiscence!
RetroActive #15: The World Ends with You gets underway with our impressions and your forum comments!

Episode 220: Not That Kind of Doctor Nov 21, 2010

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Jonny makes his triumphant return as Dr. Metts!
Pay attention 007: New Business features impressions of Goldeneye for Wii, plus Sonic Colors, Costume Quest, and the horror of Cho Aniki cosplay!
Listener Mail looks at the localization odds for DQVI and other JRPGs, the necessity (or not) of sequels, and the fate of FPS on Wii!
Plus: An update on RFN: Doin' It Live... for the Kids!

Episode 219: The Happiest Podcast on Earth Nov 14, 2010

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Michael "TYP" Cole takes us on an aural VIP tour of Disneyland!
New Business gets Epic with impressions of Mickey Mouse's heroic return on Wii, and we close the book on Kirby!
We dig deep into the mailbag to answer a super-sized bunch of your questions about Club Nintendo, Video Games Live, remakes, and more!
Plus: Why do some gamers fall out of love with Nintendo?!

Episode 218: Killed in the Restroom, Again Nov 07, 2010

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We celebrate the release of Goldeneye for Wii with a look back at the N64 classic!
Nathan Mustafa of the NWR Newscast joins the show to hear three older guys wax lyrical about blowing up their school friends with proximity mines!
The crew finds time for the games of the present in New Business, including Sonic Colors and Fallout New Vegas, plus more Kirby and Super Meat Boy!
Listener Mail ponders the appeal of The Sims and addresses your frustration at the lack of CC support for DKCR!

Episode 217: Pargon Lindy Tier Aretak Pargon Oct 31, 2010

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Jon Lindemann is finally back!
New Business celebrates Jon's return before discussing Bit.Trip Fate, Sengoku Basara, and a Halloween trip to Castlevania!
Jon is forced to read all your Listener Mail questions on retailers, magazines, regional inequities, and Skyward Sword!
Stay tuned until the end for a very special announcement!

Episode 216: Made from Real Explosions Oct 24, 2010

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Our special guest is revealed: Nathan Fouts of Mommy's Best Games!
We ask Nathan about his 2D inspirations, the pros and cons of digital platforms, and his upcoming title Grapple Buggy!
New Business is also filled with 2D goodness courtesy of Kirby's Epic Yarn, Drill Dozer, and Super Meat Boy, plus a dream comes true for James!
Listener Mail revisits the highly quotable storytelling of Star Fox 64!

Episode 215: Fruitasaurus Rex Oct 17, 2010

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Michael "TYP" Cole joins us to discuss juicy fruit, denim skies, and dinosaur choirs in RetroActive #14: Yoshi's Story!
We've got plenty of New Business to cover too, including: Sonic 4, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Comic Jumper, and more FF 4 Heroes of Light!
Next week: Brace yourself for the return of Jon Lindemann and/or our special guest!

Episode 214: Something-a-Trois Oct 10, 2010

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The RFN crew takes a trip to the haberdasher in New Business with Professor Layton, Faxanadu, and FF 4 Heroes of Light!
Karl Castaneda interviews Activision's Doug Grutzmacher about DJ Hero 2!
Listener Mail features extensive responses to your questions on the Classic Controller, using GameFAQs, and Kirby recommendations!
Plus: What Nintendo can learn from the West, even more thoughts on Wii's successor, and the exclusive sexiness of RFN on Facebook!

Episode 213: To Upgrade, or Not To Upgrade? Oct 03, 2010

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TYP joins the crew to discuss the 3DS news avalanche!
We react to all the info on 3DS release dates, pricing, hardware features, and game announcements!
New Business features Dark Void Zero, Sid Meier's Pirates, and a double dose of Treasure!
Listener Mail ponders whether Nintendo is having an arrogance relapse!

Episode 212: The Mice Will Play Sep 26, 2010

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We discuss the 3DS tech specs and our expectations for the big press conference in Japan next week!
In New Business: James continues his Banjo playing, Jonny dons his Spider-Man costume, and Greg has a special announcement!
We also answer your questions on Western gaming trends, the prospects for Wii software in 2011, and how to spot Jon in the wild!

Episode 211: It's the Fall Y'all Sep 19, 2010

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We preview the fall 2010 line-up by discussing our most anticipated games!
New Business is back and full to the brim, including Banjo-Tooie, Okamiden, Halo Reach, and even a WiiWare demo!
Listener Mail goes deep on the subject of Japan's fixation with portables and its wider impact on the industry!

Episode 210: An Unhealthy Obsession Sep 12, 2010

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It's all Metroid, all the time in this special Other M blowout episode!
Zach Miller of the NWR Newscast joins us to close the book on Samus' newest adventure and determine where she should go next!
Spoiler warning: Rejoin the discussion at 51:38 to avoid all gameplay and story spoilers!

Episode 209: Dubious Magnanimity Sep 05, 2010

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Metroid: Other M is here and we've got extensive impressions!
But wait, there's more in New Business: And Yet It Moves, Tales of Innocence, Prince of Persia, and Enjoy Your Massage!
The DSi price drops prompt a quick feature discussion on the effects of pricing!
Listener Mail considers rooting for Kinect and Move to fail, and which games' graphics stand the test of time!

Episode 208: Basic Hearing Ability is Required Aug 29, 2010

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The Virtual Console strikes back in New Business, with MUSHA, Ninja Gaiden, and Ufouria!
Lara Croft and Monday Night Combat see out the Summer of Arcade in style!
Listener Mail covers the VC's struggles, bringing back old franchises, baseball, and bizarre box art!

Episode 207: Gotcha Mass x Gotcha Acceleration Aug 22, 2010

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New Business goes portable with giant robots, mad monkeys, affordable sackboys, and Jonny's full verdict on DQIX!
We take on another big bunch of your questions about 3DS features, GoldenEye, special editions, and the importance of closure!
Plus: we answer a bunch of questions you haven't asked us, such as - are there too many games now?!

Episode 206: Ambidextrosity Aug 15, 2010

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James and Jonny double team Red Steel 2!
Also in New Business: Hydro Thunder Hurricane, Galaxy 2, and another shooter from the makers of Cho Aniki!
It's a Listener Mail blowout as we catch up on your letters!
We discuss Miyamoto's new character, the 3DS stylus, Sega CD, southpaw gamers, James' rage and more!

Episode 205: Asymmetry Aug 08, 2010

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Our Mother 3 RetroActive feature concludes!
Neal Ronaghan joins us to discuss cash-dispensing frogs, PSI powers, and uncontrollable grief in the Japan-only sequel to Earthbound!
New Business features DKC Returns, Rabbids Go Home, and the Gamestop Dragon Quest IX promo event!
Plus: Jon embarks on a quest to get his wife into Wii!

Episode 204: James and the Giant Pitch Aug 01, 2010

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Greg goes hands-on with 3DS in London!
Also in New Business: Kirby's Epic Yarn, Metroid: Other M, Starcraft 2, and BIT.TRIP RUNNER!
We answer your questions about Netflix on Wii, obscure side-scrollers, and getting into F-Zero and Pikmin!
Plus: it's 3DS vs. iPhone as we weigh up the significance of Apple in the portable gaming market!

Episode 203: Third Nipple Jul 25, 2010

Featuring:

Jonny returns from Spain!
New Business is loaded with RPGs and side-scrollers, including DQIX, Tales of Vesperia, Mario, and Castlevania!
RetroActive #13 begins with our first impressions of Mother 3!
Listener Mail features portable recommendations, Rock Band's new direction, and the mystery of Nintendo's next console!

Episode 202: Cruelcumber Sandwich Jul 18, 2010

Featuring:

Neal Ronaghan of the NWR Newscast joins us this week!
Dragon Quest IX dominates New Business, which also features Jam With The Band, Monster Hunter, and Cho Aniki!
Listener Mail searches for Nintendo's elusive place in the dubious casual-hardcore divide!
Also: Wild 3DS speculation and more of your favorite DS memories!

Episode 201: Refractory Period Jul 11, 2010

Featuring:

RFN begins the long march to No. 300!
New Business covers Trauma Team, Sin and Punishment 2, Endless Ocean: Blue World, and Joe Danger!
We discuss sports games and your cherished DS memories in Listener Mail!
The winners of the Drunkcast Debacle contest and the RetroActive poll are revealed!

Episode 200: Up Where We Belong Jul 04, 2010

Featuring:

Join us for a look back at the remarkable story of Nintendo DS to celebrate our bicentennial episode!
Follow the DS's journey from an uncertain beginning to becoming the most successful Nintendo platform in history!
We trade our personal DS stories and discuss how it has changed the gaming industry forever!
Our New Business is portable-centric as well, with impressions of Puzzle Quest 2, X-Scape, and Jam With The Band!

Episode 199: Have It Your Way Jun 27, 2010

Featuring:

The RFN team reunites to discuss all the fallout from E3 2010!
New Business focuses on Super Mario Galaxy 2 and the potential of 3DS!
Listener Mail covers all your E3 questions and even more topics, including 3DS, Pikmin, GoldenEye, and the motion control war!
Gear up for RFN 200 by sending us in your DS (or Drunkcast) stories for our special restrospective feature next week!

Reset Button 3: Big Sky Trooper Jun 26, 2010

Featuring:

Karl talks to Hal Barwood about his space-faring SNES game, Big Sky Trooper!

E3 2010 Special: Games of the Show Jun 20, 2010

Featuring:

We wrap up E3 by covering the Wii and DS nominees for Game of the Show!
More talking about Zelda, Kirby, Donkey Kong, Goldeneye, Ghost Trick, Epic Mickey, and... Tron!?!
Exhausted NWR staffers are even more exhausted than before!

E3 2010 Special: Third-Parties Do Exist Jun 19, 2010

Featuring:

We went to a lot of third-party appointments on the second day of E3!
Hands-on impressions of Rock Band 3, Conduit 2, Goldeneye 007, Ghost Trick, and more!
Exhausted NWR staffers!

E3 2010 Special: Day of Nintendo Jun 16, 2010

Featuring:

A large portion of what you need to know from the Nintendo press conference!
Hands-on impressions of Zelda, 3DS, and more!
Exhausted NWR staffers!

E3 2010 Special: Day 0 Jun 15, 2010

Featuring:

James leads a run-down of the first day's press conferences!
Hear about corporate celebrations from Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft, and Activision!
Pole dancing at 20 feet in the air!

Episode 198: A Looker Aheader Jun 13, 2010

Featuring:

Billy Berghammer returns to the show, newly crowned as the king of EGM!
Also in New Business: Tiger 11, MGS Peace Walker, Mega Man Zero Collection, and Penta Tentacles!
E3 Predictions, Part Deux focuses on Wii, with a look at the upcoming motion-control battle royale!
James and Greg tag-team all over your pre-E3 questions, predictions, and wishes!

Tommy Tallarico Interview Jun 11, 2010

Featuring:

Jonny talks to the legendary game composer about Video Games Live!
Hear the true story behind Tallarico's work on Metroid Prime!
Tommy also shares a Miyamoto story and explains why Nintendo's games are so polished!

Episode 197: Temporarily Unprophetic Jun 06, 2010

Featuring:

Jon is finally back and he's...doing something with Super Mario Galaxy 2!
Also in New Business: Ghost Trick, Disgaea DS, and Ratchet + Clank!
We catch up on your Listener Mail questions on Castlevania, Nintendo Presidents, and turning back the clock on the entire games industry!
Worst Now Playing...EVER!

Episode 196: A Look Ahead May 30, 2010

Featuring:

Andy joins us from the NWR Newscast team for Part I of our E3 2010 Preview!
We take a long look at what Nintendo will show for its portables, including the grand unveiling of 3DS!
Hope springs eternal as we make our picks for first party software announcements!
There's also a ton of New Business this week, including more Galaxy 2, Trauma Team, BIT.TRIP RUNNER, and Jonny bagging on PS3 exclusives!

Episode 195: Galaxative May 23, 2010

Featuring:

Blast Off! It's Party Time! Super Mario Galaxy 2 is here and James has the low-down on his full review!
Also in New Business: FFXIII, Heavy Rain, more 3D Dot Game Heroes, and TYP dropping hip hop knowledge?!
We debate gimmicks vs. features and the merits of voice acting for Zelda in response to your Listener Mail!

Reset Button 2: The Lion King May 22, 2010

Featuring:

Karl talks to the man behind The Lion King for the SNES, Louis Castle!

Episode 194: The Greatest Story Ever Tolled May 16, 2010

Featuring:

Special guest and old friend Karl Castaneda joins us for a five man show!
New Business features Fragile Dreams, 3D Dot Game Heroes, Assassin's Creed II, and Michael Jackson?!
Listener Mail is back big time, with questions on Wii 2D side-scrollers, storytelling in games, and portable Smash Bros!
Find out if the dark secrets of PAX East will finally be revealed!

Episode 193: Jabberwocky Jellyfish Genocide! May 09, 2010

Featuring:

Jon is back and he's been Monster Hunting!
Also in New Business: Picross 3D, Sin and Punishment 2, Might and Magic, and ATV Quad Kings?!
It's time for RetroActive #12 - Metroid II: Return of Samus!
We share our experiences of wiping out the Metroids one by one with special guest Zach Miller!

Episode 192: British Invasion May 02, 2010

Featuring:

Normal service resumes for RFN, but with a special guest - NWR's British Japan Correspondent, James Charlton!
We catch up on our New Business, including Sakura Wars, Red Steel 2, NyxQuest, and Bioshock 2!
Portable gaming dominates Listener Mail as we answer your questions on transferring DSiWare to 3DS, DS-Wii connectivity, and major titles switching to handhelds!
PLUS: Learn more about the personal lives of Link and the RFN crew!

Reset Button 1: Silver Surfer Apr 25, 2010

Featuring:

An interview with Graeme Devine, industry vet and design lead on Silver Surfer!

Episode 191: Strange Days Indeed Apr 18, 2010

Featuring:

This especially chunky episode of RFN kicks off with Final Fight: Double Impact, Cave Story, SMT: Strange Journey, and Darksiders in New Business!
The winner of the Game Boy Edition RetroActive poll is revealed!
Listener Mail includes the biggest response ever as we run down what all of Nintendo's developers are working on!
We also answer your questions about exercise games, Other M's difficulty, and a possible return for FMV games!

Episode 190: Pokebuskers Apr 11, 2010

Featuring:

RFN goes off-topic more than usual!
Pokemon looms large with impressions of SoulSilver and much pondering of the franchise's future!
New Business meanders between Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening, No More Heroes 2, Ghostbusters Wii, and Weapon of Choice!
A hefty dose of Listener Mail delivers debate on Virtual Console and Wii games without motion controls, plus our brushes with gaming celebrities!

Episode 189: Our Triumphant Return Apr 04, 2010

Featuring:

The RFN crew reunites (thousands of miles apart) after PAX East!
Our diverse New Business covers Infinite Space, Silent Hill, FF13, WarioWare DIY Showcase, and Cho Aniki Zero!
We close the book on PAX East 2010 with stories from the last day and some final thoughts!
Hear us relentlessly speculate on Nintendo 3DS in response to your Listener Mail!

PAX East: Radio Free MTG (Bonus Episode) Apr 01, 2010

Featuring:

Jonny teaches Karl, Lindy, and Obi to play Magic: The Gathering!
Other NWR staffers enter half-way through to laugh at us!

PAX East: Drunkcast Mar 30, 2010

Featuring:

Listen to NWR staffers get totally wasted over nearly two hours of drinking!
Between bawdy jokes and trolling ourselves, there is actual content including discussion of PAX East Day 2 and a survey of New Business, with Cave Story, No More Heroes 2, and much more!

PAX East Panel - RFN: A Live Nintendo Podcast for Grown-Ups Mar 29, 2010

Featuring:

Jonny, James, Lindy, Karl, and Obi sit together for our first-ever live podcast, recorded at PAX East 2010!
Feature Discussion: What makes a Nintendo game?
Half an hour of live Q&A from our awesome audience members!

PAX East: Sleepcast Mar 28, 2010

Featuring:

Sleepy members of the NWR staff discuss the first day of PAX East, the RFN Live panel, Steel Battalion, Magic: The Gathering, and more!

Episode 188: Rondo of Games Mar 21, 2010

Featuring:

It's the last RFN before the live show at PAX East!
New Business runs the gaming gamut with Monster Hunter Tri, God of War III, Dracula X, and the return of the Satellaview!
Your Listener Mail includes a shout-out for The Lost Vikings, our picks for family co-op experiences, plus musings on Dragon Quest X and why people sometimes hate good games!

Episode 187: Mario Must Die Mar 14, 2010

Featuring:

Bloodlust overwhelms RFN!
RPGs dominate New Business with Shiren the Wanderer and Mass Effect 2, but there's also impressions of Picross 3D and more Disaster!
The knives are out for a special feature: the things in gaming that need to die!
Listener Mail takes on a sepia tone thanks to your nostalgic questions!

Episode 186: Emotionally Yours Mar 07, 2010

Featuring:

The RFN crew discovers its tender side!
New Business goes old school with Raiden IV, Dragon Age Origins, Bionic Commando, and more Mega Man 10!
Your Listener Mail questions focus on Wii Music, VC Arcade, the DSi XL, and games that make us feel something!

Episode 185: Yea Us! Feb 28, 2010

Featuring:

We react to all the announcements at Nintendo's Q1 Media Summit!
New Business is bursting at the seams with games, including Mega Man 10, No More Heroes 2, Muramasa, and Disaster: Day of Crisis!
The winner of the Game of the Decade poll is revealed!
Listener Mail is back with your messages about Metroid Fusion, one-handed RPGs, and effusive praise for RFN!

Episode 184: In Memory of Geno Feb 21, 2010

Featuring:

Michael "TYP" Cole joins us for the long-awaited return of RetroActive!
New Business features Miles Edgeworth, Heavy Rain, plus Jonny and TYP's long weekend of gaming!
A brief Listener Mail segment includes a shout-out for Ninja Five-O!
We go in-depth about magic puppets, cloud-frogs, Bowser and Booster in RetroActive #11: Super Mario RPG!

Episode 183: Debate of the Decade Feb 14, 2010

Featuring:

RFN's Games of the Decade feature concludes in extensive fashion!
Shoot'em ups dominate New Business with Big Bang Mini, Blaster Master Overdrive, and Genetos!
The NWR staff brings us the last round of GotD nominees, and we take on the arduous task of deciding the final shortlist!
Listen as we argue to a standstill about 10 years of great games, and watch out for the shock "twist" ending!

Episode 182: Everyone's Podcast Selection Feb 07, 2010

Featuring:

Jon discovers a treasure trove of games "live on air"!
Jonny preaches non-violence in Tatsunoko vs. Capcom!
Games of the Decade focuses on Perfect Dark!
Your Listener Mail covers Metroid Other M, Player's Choice series, and the struggles of Mature games!

Episode 181: March of the Muscles Jan 31, 2010

Featuring:

It's finally here: RFN sets out on a Muscle March!
New Business features Glory of Heracles and Silent Hill Shattered Memories!
A quartet of portable games take the stage for this week's Games of the Decade!
Listener Mail addresses MotionPlus remakes, games criticism, and the future of immersion!

Episode 180: Your Mom is Art Jan 24, 2010

Featuring:

We share some exciting news as RFN is bound for PAX East in March!
Dark Void Zero, DS Demos, and Dead Space Extraction headline New Business!
Our Games of the Decade feature continues with four more contenders for your consideration!
We plunge headlong into the rabbit hole that is the "games as art" debate in Listener Mail!

Episode 179: Her Majesty, Unicron Jan 17, 2010

Featuring:

Join us as we begin a special feature: RFN's Games of the Decade!
New Business is packed with discussion of Chronos Twins DX, Batman Arkham Asylum, and more on Crystal Bearers!
Listener Mail ponders why we keep gaming later in life, and we weigh the prospects for Dynamic Slash coming to the West!

Episode 178: On the Table Jan 10, 2010

Featuring:

The whole crew's back together to look toward the year ahead!
Our extensive New Business includes impressions of FFCC The Crystal Bearers, Avatar for Wii, Castlevania The Adventure ReBirth, and Target Terror!
In part 2 we predict what will happen in Nintendo gaming during 2010!
Zelda's release date, the next DS, Wii HD, Retro Studios' new project--hear us be totally wrong about these and other topics!

Episode 177: Eminence Front Jan 03, 2010

Featuring:

Jonny and Lindy are back to kick-off a new decade of RFN!
NWR Newscast host Andy Goergen joins us with more on his journey through the Zelda series!
New Business also features A Boy and His Blob, Modern Warfare 2, and Space Manbow!
Listener Mail returns with your questions about unwanted gifts, social networking in games, and the achievements debate!

Episode 176: Auld Lang Syne Dec 27, 2009

Featuring:

Michael "TYP" Cole joins us to bid farewell to 2009!
We evaluate the Wii generation so far with a special look back at the past three years!
The last New Business of the decade is full of nostalgia thanks to Game Center CX 2 and Lufia II!
Plus: more impressions of Sin and Punishment 2 and The Sky Crawlers!

Episode 175: Blaster Masters Dec 20, 2009

Featuring:

Get in the festive spirit with a "holidayrific" episode of RFN!
New Business features Blaster Master, The Sky Crawlers, and more on Spirit Tracks!
We catch up on your Listener Mail regarding the death of the split-screen FPS and our faltering gaming skills!

Episode 174: The Legend of Cory Dec 13, 2009

Featuring:

The whole RFN team is finally reunited, plus another special guest!
Cory Lewis takes us on his unique journey through the games industry, from IGN64 to Nintendo PR and Pandemic Studios!
New Business is stacked with games, including Spirit Tracks, Excitebike World Rally, Band Hero, and PixelJunk Shooter!

Episode 173: Pokemon Uranium Dec 06, 2009

Featuring:

Special guest Chris Kohler joins us to promote Umloud! A Rock Band Night for Child's Play Charity!
The RFN crew also picks Chris' brain on retro game collecting in a feature discussion!
Listener Mail focuses on the future of Pokemon and Nintendo hardware!
Also: Worst New Business...EVER?!

Episode 172: Turkey Kick Nov 29, 2009

Featuring:

RFN celebrates Thanksgiving with the return of Jonathan Metts!
Gather around to hear tales of Torchlight, Bit.Trip Void, FFCC: My Life as a Darklord, and Mischief Makers!
Discover how James "bonds" with his family through the magic of New Super Mario Bros. Wii!
We take on more of your Listener Mail about soundtracks, bridge games, Earthbound, and Nintendo's mistakes!

Episode 171: The Ecstasy of Headgold Nov 22, 2009

Featuring:

New Super Mario Bros. Wii is here and Neal Ronaghan joins us to celebrate!
New Business also features impressions of Sin and Punishment 2 and Tony Hawk Ride!
Listener Mail looks at the curious case of Modern Warfare on Wii, plus more bad games!
We wrap-up the Shining Force II RetroActive with more of your forum comments!

Episode 170: Three Way Nov 15, 2009

Featuring:

James Jones returns with more rants for the ages!
Hideo Kojima and C.O.P. The Recruit dominate New Business by subverting the English language!
No-one's been playing Modern Warfare 2!
We catch-up with your Listener Mail on topics such as the DSi XL, the chances for a Nintendo MMO, and games so bad, they're good!

Episode 169: Choco-licious Nov 08, 2009

Featuring:

Jon Lindemann is back and on a mission to BLOW YOUR EARS OFF!
New Business includes impressions of DJ Hero, Boom Blox Bash Party, and Doc Louis' Punch-Out!!
RetroActive #10: Shining Force II gets underway!
Andy Goergen joins us to discuss the ins and outs of the classic strategy RPG with the help of your forum comments!

Episode 168: NWR All Star! Dairanto Podcast Brothers X Nov 01, 2009

Featuring:

Guests from all three of NWR's podcasts unite!
TYP, Zach, and Andy join us to discuss Brutal Legend, Metroid Prime Trilogy, and a playthrough of the whole Zelda series in New Business!
We also have impressions of Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth for WiiWare!
Listener Mail focuses on whether third parties resent Nintendo's success, and CHO ANIKI!

Episode 167: Return of the King Oct 25, 2009

Featuring:

NWR founder Billy Berghammer is back on RFN!
We take on the subject of Difficulty in Gaming for a special feature!
New Business includes Halo ODST, LostWinds 2, and Kirby Super Star!
In Listener Mail, we respond to your questions on our expectations for Spirit Tracks and the existence of bias against Wii games!

Episode 166: James Unbound Oct 18, 2009

Featuring:

RFN once again tries and fails to be concise!
New Business focuses on Mario + Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and Uncharted 2, plus--by popular demand--the return of GRAW 2!
Your Listener Mail ponders the effect of the used games market, support for the classic Controller, and the RFN crew's personalities!

Episode 165: Spectral Dog-Walker Oct 11, 2009

Featuring:

RFN co-founder Mike Sklens returns to help us wrap-up the Geist RetroActive Special!
Our New Business includes Wii Fit Plus, Space Invaders Extreme 2, Spyborgs, and Guitar Hero Van Halen!
We answer your Listener Mail questions on price gouging, Nintendo's complacency, and Japanese third parties!

Episode 164: I Dream of Biggie Oct 04, 2009

Featuring:

NWR Japan Correspondent Matt Walker joins us to talk about TGS 2009!
Hear Matt's impressions of Okamiden, Ghost Trick, Red Steel 2, and more!
New Business features Guitar Hero 5, You, Me, and the Cubes, and the return of Excitebots!
Listener Mail delves into RFN's subconscious as we look at the Wii price cut as well as our own dreams!

Episode 163: Haunted Dog Food Sep 27, 2009

Featuring:

The RetroActive Geist Special begins with our interview of Producer Jeff Kalles!
Jeff shares his inside perspective on Geist's development, plus his current role with Penny Arcade!
There's still time for New Business, featuring Layton 2, Flower, and the return of the Japanese Virtual Console!
Hear more game shout-outs and our take on the Resident Evil vs Dead Space on-rails debate in Listener Mail!

Episode 162: The Alien is You Sep 20, 2009

Featuring:

RFN is back and fit to burst with New Business--we've been playing Muramasa, Scribblenauts, The Beatles Rock Band and much more!
Hear our take on stories such as Okamiden, LostWinds 2, and Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth in a rare News catch-up segment!
Listener Mail features discussions on art direction, Middle Earth, and the GameCube keyboard?!
Geist will be our RetroActive Special feature title next week, including an interview with producer Jeff Kalles!

Episode 161: Words of Wisdom Sep 06, 2009

Featuring:

We preview our most anticipated Wii and DS games of the fall in a special feature!
The crew struggles to stay on topic in New Business, as Phantasy Star and HotD Overkill go up against Erin Andrews and Ivan Drago!
It's Listener Mail time again as we get to your questions about motion sickness, Nintendo's next move, and the first of your game shout-outs!

Episode 160: The Bear Jones Aug 30, 2009

Featuring:

New Business includes impressions of Metroid Prime Trilogy and Fossil Fighters, plus a fateful purchase by Greg!
We catch-up with your Listener Mail in a special bumper segment!
Hear our answers on all this and more: Muramasa, Mario and Sonic, Project Sora, the next Zelda, and Mad Dog McCree?!

Episode 159: A Whale is Not a Zebra Aug 23, 2009

Featuring:

Jon returns to the RFN fold with impressions of Monster Hunter and Flipnote Studio!
Also in New Business: Shadow Complex, New Play Control Chibi-Robo, and incredibly slow mechs!
We close out the Super Mario World RetroActive with Jon's thoughts, more forum comments, and a look to the future for Mario and Yoshi!

Episode 158: Spin Jump Apologist Aug 16, 2009

Featuring:

Michael "TYP" Cole joins us to discuss Yoshi, feathers, and secret exits in RetroActive #8: Super Mario World!
New Business includes impressions of NyxQuest and Classic Controller PRO, plus more on James' quest for world domination in Little King's Story!
We imagine life after Miyamoto in Listener Mail!

Episode 157: Little Blob Mountain Aug 09, 2009

Featuring:

NWR's top newsman, Neal Ronaghan, joins us with impressions of Cursed Mountain and A Boy and His Blob!
Our 5-way New Business includes: Little King's Story, Art Style precipice, Fable II, and TMNT Reshelled!
We ponder the troubles of Sonic the Hedgehog and the WiiWare file size limit in Listener Mail!

Episode 156: Through an Emulator Darkly Aug 02, 2009

Featuring:

Wii Sports Resort dominates New Business as James takes to the skies over Wuhu Island!
Also: check out our thoughts on Resistance Retribution, Klonoa, and Ripening Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love?!
We assess The State of Virtual Console in a special feature!
Listener Mail sparks a spirited debate on what is fair game for reviewers!

RFN Reunion Extravaganza Thing Jul 31, 2009

Featuring:

Karl, Mike, Stan, and Evan -- Together for the first time!
RFN Trivia: Lightning Round!
The Passion of Tim Rogers!

Episode 155: Power Forward Jul 26, 2009

Featuring:

Jonny's back and ready to blow playing Bangai-O Spirits and 'Splosion Man!
Also in New Business: Greg checks into Wii Sports Resort, Jon is chronologically confused, and James is still angry!
We weigh up our enthusiasm for Super Mario Galaxy 2 and examine the state of current generation gaming in Listener Mail!

Episode 154: Audio Slow Motion Jul 19, 2009

Featuring:

Our new Japan Correspondent Matt Walker joins us with tales of Wii Sports Resort and the launch of Dragon Quest IX!
Also in New Business: James and Jon strategize in Front Mission and Fire Emblem, and Greg taps along to Ouendan 2!
RetroActive #7: Ninja Spirit goes out on a bloodcurdling digitized howl!
We ponder the future of Mario Party, Wii Speak, and all things retro in Listener Mail!

Episode 153: Wolf Mother Jul 12, 2009

Featuring:

New Business is packed with games, including Bit. Trip Core, Gradius Rebirth, FFIV After Years, and Let's Tap!
RetroActive #7: Ninja Spirit stealthily gets underway!
We answer your questions on Final Fantasy, Metroid: Other M, and Wii MotionPlus in Listener Mail!

Episode 152: Rain Forest Velocity Jul 05, 2009

Featuring:

RFN co-founder Mike Sklens is back after more than a year away!
The rest of the crew has more on The Conduit, plus impressions of Swords and Soldiers and Tiger Woods 10!
In a rare "news" segment, we discuss Metroid Prime Trilogy, Final Fantasy Gaiden for DS, "mature" Wii software, and Grease?!

Episode 151: It's the Podcast, People! Jun 28, 2009

Featuring:

Jon has extensive impressions of The Conduit ahead of his full review!
Also in New Business: Gradius V, Planet Puzzle League, and Super Mario Kart!
We catch up on your questions about Wii accessories and Let's Tap in Listener Mail!

Episode 150: Memory Unbound Jun 21, 2009

Featuring:

RFN hits the big 150! Our old friend Karl Castaneda joins us to celebrate!
Jonny's back too with a ton of New Business, including FFIV: The After Years and Deadly Creatures!
Greg goes hands-on with Nintendo's E3 demos from the comfort of a London hotel!
Listen as we journey back through RFN history with classic clips and personal favs!

Episode 149: In Search of Salmon Arm Jun 14, 2009

Featuring:

Jon is back from his honeymoon! TYP is back from Japan/E3!
The crew catches up with tales of Punch-Out!!, Phoenix Wright, and Captain Rainbow!
We answer your questions on Metroid: Other M, Project Natal, The Conduit, and New Super Mario Bros. Wii!
The Zelda II RetroActive goes out with a bang!

RFN E3 09 Special: Day 3 Jun 05, 2009

Featuring:

The last day of E3!

RFN E3 09 Special: Day 2 Jun 04, 2009

Featuring:

Third-party games!

RFN E3 09 Special: Day 1 Jun 03, 2009

Featuring:

Nintendo Press Conference!
All first-party games!

RFN E3 09 Special: Day 0 Jun 01, 2009

Featuring:

The NWR team is in LA preparing for the big show!

Episode 148: Downthrustin' May 31, 2009

Featuring:

It's the last RFN before E3!
We've got a lot of New Business, including Majora's Mask, Bubble Bobble Plus, and Punch-Out!!
RetroActive #6 - Zelda II: The Adventure of Link begins!
We catch up with your Listener Mail questions on Lost Winds, episodic games, and Retro Studios rumors!

Episode 147: Dick Van Dyke Hero May 24, 2009

Featuring:

We preview E3 2009!
Hear our expectations, predictions, and wild speculation!
Which Nintendo franchises will return? What will third parties do?
Who will "win" the show, and will Jonny and James even survive it?

Episode 146: WiiWare Short Shorts May 17, 2009

Featuring:

It's WiiWare's first anniversary, so we look back at the past year and pick our favorites!
Our New Business includes Rhythm Heaven, Dead Space, Contra ReBirth and more!
The April NPDs are out and we provide instant analysis!
The choice is made for RetroActive Game #6!

Episode 145: Tito, Use the Dagger! May 10, 2009

Featuring:

Jonny is back, and he has lots to say about: Excitebots, Gears 2, deBlob and RetroActive reprisals!
The rest of us talk about Legacy of Ys, 3D Picross and seductive turnips!
It's a listener mail blowout! We answer questions on Hatsworth, the DSi, Silent Hill, Zelda and Red Steel 2!

Episode 144: The Punishment is Death May 03, 2009

Featuring:

Neal Ronaghan is here with hands-on impressions of Tiger Woods 10, Grand Slam Tennis, and Wii MotionPlus!
New Business is packed with talk of Little King's Story, DSiWare, Chinatown Wars, and Kelly McGillis!
Listener Mail: Cheat codes of the past and the WiiWare games that were too big for the fridge!
RetroActive #5: Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts will make you tear your hair out!

Episode 143: Standard Deviation Apr 26, 2009

Featuring:

Nick DiMola joins us with impressions of Excitebots!
We question the existence of Billy Mitchell in Listener Mail!
Catch-up on the news with our look at the March NPDs, the Wii Sports Resort launch announcement and more!
We speculate baselessly on future announcements more than usual!

Episode 142: Cue the Somber Music Apr 19, 2009

Featuring:

It's Super Metroid's 15th Anniversary!
We trace its history from cult hit to revered classic!
Share our experiences of the dark caverns of Zebes!
Explore its legacy and impact on gaming!

Episode 141: Lindy Won't Fit! Apr 12, 2009

Featuring:

Space Invaders Extreme 2, DQV nuptials, and the Return of the Virtual Boy!
The conclusion of the Secret of Mana RetroActive!
Listener Mail: SD card performance and the Best (worst) of British!

Episode 140: You Got a Podcast Orb Apr 05, 2009

Featuring:

Majora's Mask, Goemon, theme parks, stereotypes and more in New Business!
RetroActive #4: Secret of Mana!
Listener Mail: Minimum standards and the death of the dick joke!

Episode 139: On the 859th Day, He Rested Mar 29, 2009

Featuring:

James returns with generalised RAGE!
New Business: Chinatown Wars, Henry Hatsworth, and the PAL Madworld fiasco!
Listener Mail: Memorable gaming disappointments!
GDC News: New Zelda! Final Fantasy! VC Arcade! NO MORE FRIDGE CLEANING!

Episode 138: Bit.TYP Beat Mar 22, 2009

Featuring:

Jon returns, and TYP joins us from Japan!
New Business: Metroid Prime, Super Punch-Out!!, DQV, and First Final Fantasies!
Eternal Darkness RetroActive Wrap-up!
Listener Mail: Multiplayer favourites and the threat of iPhone!

Episode 137: The Darkness Comes Mar 15, 2009

Featuring:

Karl Castaneda returns to tell us about MadWorld!
RetroActive #3: Eternal Darkness (finally)!
Listener Mail: Gaming guilt, taking death seriously, and pork?!?

Episode 136: Remembrance of Things Past Mar 10, 2009

Featuring:

NWR is 10 years old!
Site founder Billy Berghammer joins us to celebrate!
E3s, Spaceworld, DVDs, domain sniping, secret vacations and more!
Memories, like the corners of my mind!

Episode 135: Bad Example Mar 01, 2009

Featuring:

That elusive Last Ninja!
News: Musings on Excitebots, Starfy, and Wii Sports Resort!
Mail: Excessive violence and alternate histories!

Episode 134: Successful Franchise: Spin-off Feb 22, 2009

Featuring:

Non-existent nostalgia!
Luigi's Mansion RetroActive wrap-up!
Mail: There are reasons why we are audio only!
News: Dead Space Extraction, DSi Launch, Sakurai's new Project, and more!

Episode 133: Ain't Afraid of No Ghost Feb 15, 2009

Featuring:

Death!
Neal Ronaghan fills us in on NY Comic Con 2009!
Mail: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss!
RetroActive #2: Luigi's Mansion!

Episode 132: Legend of Podcast Feb 05, 2009

Featuring:

Legible Text!
Dynamite Heady RetroActive Wrap-up!
Mail: Patents, Princesses, and Nintendorks!
News! About games on Nintendo platforms!

Episode 131: Puppet Show... and RFN Jan 30, 2009

Featuring:

Mario Kart Wii!
Salamander!
Mailbag: Imagine vs. Petz!
RetroActive: Dynamite Headdy!

Episode 130: They Were Ghost Jan 25, 2009

Featuring:

Wario Land!
Vampires!
Sack o' Mail!

Episode 129: Freeballin' Jan 12, 2009

Featuring:

No scripts!

Episode 128: With a Banjo On My Knee Jan 07, 2009

Featuring:

New business!
Maboshi/Zoda/DLC!
MAIL MAIL MAIL!
Untitled Podcast Feature

Episode 127: Tri-Continental Time Zone Panic! Dec 30, 2008

Featuring:

New business!
Listener Mail!
Outsourcing Game Development!

Episode 126: Force of Nature Dec 23, 2008

Featuring:

New business!
Mega-Drive Cover Art!
Dinner Theater!
The missing games of 2008

Episode 125: 2008 Relived Dec 21, 2008

Featuring:

Wii games of 2008!
DS games of 2008!
Nintendo News of 2008!
Site Director Steven "WindyMan" Rodriguez

Episode 123: The Man With the Golden Throat Dec 16, 2008

Featuring:

Disturbing games!
The Horror of space!
Time capsule-like qualities!

Episode 124: Listener Mail Apocalypse Dec 10, 2008

Featuring:

mail!
Mail!
MAIL!

Ocarina of Time 10th Anniversary Special Nov 23, 2008

Featuring:

The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time!
The History!
The Experience!
The Legacy!

Episode 122: Duration of Solace Nov 15, 2008

Featuring:

DSi Launch!
Interior Design!!
Listner Mail!

Episode 121: A Brief Respite Nov 10, 2008

Featuring:

New Business: Castlevania, MMORGERS!
DLC Mondays!
Listner Mail!

Episode 120: Hype Man Oct 28, 2008

Featuring:

New Business: de Blob, tons of WiiWare, and Too Human!
DLC Mondays and the new, regular Listener Mail!
Hype in gaming!

Episode 119: The Other Briton Oct 23, 2008

Featuring:

New Business: Rhythm Tengoku Arcade!
DLC Mondays!
James Charlton's TGS Report!

Episode 118: Let's Tap and Let's Tap (Children's Chorus) Oct 19, 2008

Featuring:

News
News!
Children's Chorus!

Episode 117: Podcasting is Hard Oct 06, 2008

Featuring:

"I'm sorry"
Hinting
12 Games we're looking forward to!

Episode 116: Broken Promises Oct 01, 2008

Featuring:

A WOMAN! (Bonnie!)
HALF AN EPISODE!
PART OF ANOTHER EPISODE!

Episode 115: The Freewheelin' RFN Sep 14, 2008

Featuring:

No shownotes!
Terrible Cho Ankiki jokes!
103 redux!

Episode 114: Gaming Eugenics Sep 07, 2008

Featuring:

Greg is back!
No Assassins Galax-YS!
Reader mail

Episode 113: Indigo Popsicle Aug 29, 2008

Featuring:

Nights, CoD4, Awful review copies
Bangai-O levels!
The oft forgotten DLC Monday

Episode 112: Afterglow Aug 26, 2008

Featuring:

Rearmed, King of Clubs, Bangai-O, ActRaiser
EA News
The oft forgotten DLC Monday

Episode 111: Bilbo's Birthday Aug 17, 2008

Featuring:

Cho Aniki, Ace Combat, Star Parodier, Geometry Wars
Listner mail (cheat codes, and changes to "core" gaming)
More listener mail (WiFi Connection issues, Braid, sexual akwardness)!

Episode 110: WiiWare UnderWare Aug 10, 2008

Featuring:

NEW BUSINESS!
WIIWARE PREVIEWS!
OTHER THINGS!

Episode 109: The Happy Fun Optimistic Show Aug 02, 2008

Featuring:

NINTENDO DISCUSSION
LOAD OF READER MAIL
WiiWare PREVIEWS

Episode 108: New Title Needed Jul 27, 2008

Featuring:

Billy Berghammer
2 AND A HALF HOURS
NO NINTENDO
MORE E3!

Episode 107: Nintendo Less Conference Jul 19, 2008

Featuring:

Jon, Greg, and James
E3 angst!
2 hours of E3 angst!
Lord, so much E3 angst!

RFN E3 08 Special: Day 4 Jul 18, 2008

Featuring:

Lots of 3rd-party game impressions!
The most disappointing games of the show!
Final thoughts on the new E3 format!
Kairon, Windy, and Jonny!

RFN E3 08 Special: Days 2 and 3 Jul 16, 2008

Featuring:

Two full, back-to-back episodes!
Nintendo's E3 Press Conference!
Nintendo's developer roundtable highlights!
Hands-on impressions of almost every first-party game!
Michael "TYP" Cole joins us for the second half!

RFN E3 08 Special: Day 1 Jul 14, 2008

Featuring:

EA and Microsoft's Press conferences
Wii MotionPlus!
Carmine M Red!

Episode 106: Pre-E3 Special Jul 11, 2008

Featuring:

DS PREDICTIONS!
WII PREDICTIONS!
BELLS!

Episode 105: Gun Show Jul 02, 2008

Featuring:

TYP!
MEGA MAN 9!
LISTENER MAIL!

Episode 104: The Corrections Jun 28, 2008

Featuring:

Corrections!
No Remorse!
Birthday Wishes!
New Business!

Episode 103: James Jones Box Hunter Jun 21, 2008

Featuring:

Jonny in a muddy field!
STAN FURGASON!
KARL CASTANEDA!
CHAOS!

Episode 102: Massage the Text Jun 13, 2008

Featuring:

Jon reads on the go with the Amazon Kindle!
Pro Evo and Dr. Mario have an encore!
Dr. Mario Online Rx Hate!
Reviewing awful games!
NEWCOMMER ROB!

Episode 101: Silky Smooth Jun 06, 2008

Featuring:

Jon Love!
Star Wars love!
Dr. Mario Online Rx Hate!
VC and WiiWare Hate!
Ubisoft hate!

Episode 100: Five Hundred Ninety-Nine U.S. Hours May 23, 2008

Featuring:

Hear the new crew AND the old crew!
More listener mail than is probably healthy!
Sweet Pete travels through time with his friend, Blue Balls!
Enjoy a montage of our favoritest podcast moments ever!
Why does it hurt when I pee?

Episode 99: Beware Our Man Beams May 15, 2008

Featuring:

WiiWare is here!
muscular games!
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles

Episode 98: Adventures in Dying May 09, 2008

Featuring:

Jonny is back, and he brought his friend Kevin!
Lots of new business!
Indepth discussion of Adventure Games!

Episode 97: Reimagining RFN May 01, 2008

Featuring:

Jonny is out, James is hosting!
NWR Staff writer Nick DiMola makes a guest 4th chair!
Catharsis Corner!

Episode 96: Anglophilic Man-Love Apr 25, 2008

Featuring:

Jon is back for a wide-ranging New Business!
Our listeners love Greg to a rather creepy extent!
Yet another hypnotic Metroid verbal essay from Jonny!

Episode 95: Samba de Windy Apr 18, 2008

Featuring:

Windy joins in for some crazy Nintendo media summit coverage!
PES 2008, Mario Kart Wii, Samba de Amigo, and Boom Blox!
We even have a news segment! Holy crap!

Episode 94: Total Chaos Apr 10, 2008

Featuring:

Jon is back, and the whole crew is together!
Ninja Gaiden Dual Swords, Magic Online, Brawl, and Pinball!
A PODCAST WITH NO SHOW NOTES? OFF THE RAILS!

Episode 93: Luigi Twins Apr 03, 2008

Featuring:

Jonny and TYP played a ton of games last weekend!
Brawl, Bully, Wii Fit, Pinball, Sonic 3, StarTropics, DoReMi, Super Turrican, and more!
Your letters include DS microphone usage and VC on Wii's successor!

Episode 92: Brawl Obsession Mar 28, 2008

Featuring:

Everyone has Brawl now!
Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and Sky Crawlers are in the news!
Send your topic suggestions and feedback to rfn@nintendoworldreport.com

Episode 91: St. Patrick's Day Edition Mar 22, 2008

Featuring:

Pale is in the house!
Smash Bros. and Final Fantasy dominate New Business!
The most Listener Mail ever!

Episode 90: Noob is Ness Mar 14, 2008

Featuring:

Half of us got Brawl!
Tons and tons of New Business!
Target Terror has a trailer!

Episode 89: When I'm N64 Mar 06, 2008

Featuring:

The N64 Retrospectacularive!
Special guests galore!
Chris Kohler rambles for hours about the plot of Donkey Kong!
Billy apparently hates almost everything on the N64!
Evan makes his short-awaited return!

Episode 88: Podcast Hard: With a Vengeance Feb 28, 2008

Featuring:

Return of the Fab Four!
Strange-smelling games!
Dyack and the One Console Future!
Tons of GDC news and discussion!

Episode 87: Cpt Britain and the Windman vs the Sith Lord Feb 22, 2008

Featuring:

Special guest, Steven WindyMan Rodriguez!
Distrubing Moment - Marvel Swimsuit Issue!
Layton and LORDS OF THUNDER dominate gaming talk!
Ninja Virtual Console role-plays in space!
Great reader mail!

Episode 86: Perverted Messiah Feb 12, 2008

Featuring:

Special guest, Michael "TYP" Cole!
Lots of Miami Nights talk (including "spoilers")!
Virtual Console Trials & Tribulations!
Nerd Alert - Magic: The Gathering, Settlers of Catan, and Pokemon TGC!
Tons of your reader mail!

Episode 85: Super Bowl Bros. Brawl Feb 07, 2008

Featuring:

Special guest, Steven "Windyman" Rodriguez!
Lots of Smash Bros. talk (including "spoilers")!
England vs. Canada: The Super Bowl Controversy!
Tons of your reader mail!
A surprise appearance by... Karl?

Episode 84: Intervention Jan 31, 2008

Featuring:

The Power Glove (it's so bad)!
Jonny's gaming shame!
Forum shout-outs!
Virtual Console bitching!
A surprise appearance by... Karl?

Episode 83: We Talk About Nintendo on This Show Jan 24, 2008

The ferocious foursome is back for more gaming discussion, including a huge New Business segment and:

Galaxy nit-picking!
Forum shenanigans!
A splash of news!
An old (really old) friend!

Episode 82: Season Two Premiere Jan 15, 2008

The new season of RFN has Greg, James, Lindy, and new host Jonny exploring:

Games we played over the holidays!
An update on the forums and staff switcheroos!
Tons of listener mail!
Ragging on the new VC games!
The funniest and most interesting news we could find!

Episode 81: Home From the Holidays Jan 09, 2008

Join Jonny, Greg, and TYP for a long-since-recorded episode featuring:

New Business!
Semi-New VC Games!
Some Oldish News!
More Oldish News!
Games the Gang Hasn't Gotten To Yet!

Episode 80: Shocking Revelations Dec 11, 2007

Jonny and Mike join Karl to discuss:

New Business!
Pokemon Snap!
Manhunt 2 Wins Appeal in UK!
Politics!
A Surprise Ending!

The Mike Krahulik Child's Play Special of Too-Long Titles Nov 30, 2007

Hey, it's Gabe from Penny Arcade!

Learn all about the awesome charity, Child's Play, and what you can do to contribute!

Episode 79: Too Many Games Nov 29, 2007

Holy Crap!

Fire Emblem!
Call of Duty 4!
Assassin's Creed!
Super Mario Galaxy!
More!

Episode 78: Now With Accents Nov 19, 2007

Featuring an Englishman!

New Business!
Some Beer Talk
How Our Podcast is Made
Prince of Persia Gets Director
Wii First Year Report Card!

Special: Super Mario Galaxy Nov 12, 2007

OMG Special Podcast!

Evan and Karl, back again!
Retail Hassles
Galaxy's Reviews
The Various Problems of Review Scores
Galaxy Impressions!

Episode 77: Factual Inaccuracies Nov 08, 2007

Featuring the voice of Karl Castaneda... and others!

New Business
The Most Awesome Food
Programmers' Strike?
The Life and Times of Surfer Girl
The Mario!

Episode 76: Lost and Found Nov 01, 2007

Featuring the voice of Karl Castaneda!

Episode Troubles
Battalion Wars Impressions
Zack and Wiki Impressions
Smash Bros. Level Designer
Resident Evil CG Movie

Episode 75: Our Platinum Anniversary Oct 27, 2007

Featuring the voice of Solid Snake! We also discuss:

Crazy Letters
The NPDs
New Skies of Arcadia?
Okami on Wii
No feature segment!

Episode 74: Mike Likes Horse Life Oct 18, 2007

Dan Dormer's back to discuss:

Yaris
Ratchet and Clank
Listener Mail
Np Wii Price Cut
Nintendo Press Conference

Episode 73: I Say Pwn in Real Life Oct 11, 2007

Karl, Jonny, and Mike discuss:

The Usage of the Word Pwned
NeoGeo Mondays
Lots of Listener Mail
Halo DS
Sega Bass Fishing Looks TERRIBLE

Episode 72: Animu Makes You Fat Oct 04, 2007

Evan joins the crew to discuss:

Listener Mail!
VC Mondays
Sin & Punishment, for reals!
Fatal Frame Coming to Wii
Phantom Hourglass

Episode 71: The Daily Weed Sep 27, 2007

Jonny's back in the crew to discuss:

Listener Mail!
VC Mondays
Smash Bros. Online Confirmed
Nintendo Blogger Fired
Movies!

Episode 70: Paging Agent Dormer Sep 20, 2007

Dan Dormer joins the crew to discuss:

More Radio Free Football!
August NPD
PC-Engine CD-ROM games on Virtual Console
Guitar Hero III DS to Feature Peripheral
Tokyo Game Show!

Episode 69: The War-Torn Episode Sep 13, 2007

Karl and Mike are back! Along with Jonny they discuss:

Radio Free Football!
Mike Hates Metroid
New Wii Zapper Details
Harvey Birdman to Rock the Wii
The Status of War in Video Games

Episode 68: The Half-Lost Episode Sep 10, 2007

Mike Thomsen joins Jonny to discuss:

No first segment!
Retro Studios Taking a Break
Sin and Punishment Heading to Japanese VC
Neo-Geo Coming to VC This Month
Nintendo Games We HATE

Episode 67: Of Conventions and Cacophonies Aug 30, 2007

Lasse Palleson joins in the group to discuss:

Mike's Crazy Mailbag
July NPD
Metroid Dread May Not Be Dead
Dragon Quest IX Delayed
Leipzig Games Convention

Episode 66: Tastes Like Poison Aug 23, 2007

Jonny's back in the group to discuss:

Hot Topic: Will You Buy an Xbox 360?
More Mike's Crazy Mailbag
Bret Michaels in Guitar Hero III
Popcorn Arcade: Great Publisher of Crap or Greatest Publisher of Crap?
Metroid Prime 3's Hype

Episode 65: Auteur Theory Aug 16, 2007

Evan and Lindy join the group to discuss:

Hot Topic: Will You Buy Metroid Prime 3 (or Bioshock?)
Listener Mail: Mike on the Smash Dojo, and Tingle's DS Game
Pokemon Trainer in Smash Bros. Brawl
Metroid Prime 3's Preview Channel (we called it)
Is Chibi-Robo Park Patrol a Wal-Mart Exclusive?

Episode 64: Mike Versus Windy Again Aug 09, 2007

Windy is back! Also this week:

Mike gets some cheese with his whine
Would Pokemon be a good MMO?
Smash Bros. Adventure Mode Revealed
Power Pro Baseball comes to the U.S.
Nintendo's Relationship with Third Parties

Episode 63: Ridiculous Penetration Aug 02, 2007

Jonny is back! Also this week:

We respond to the forum
Viva Pinata on DS
Dragon Quest IV, V, and VI to be remade
Wii owners more upscale
What makes a game a 10?

Episode 62: Artsy Fartsy Jul 26, 2007

Jonny is in Alabama. Also this week:

Mike and Karl get mad at Windy
The June NPD
New Tales Games on Wii and DS
Dave Perry Acts a Fool
Are Games Art?

Episode 61: Low Blows Jul 19, 2007

Jonny is a crabby old man. Also this week:

Will Metroid Prime 3 be like Metroid Prime Hunters?
New Trauma Center
New Mario Party
WiiCAR at NASCAR
...and more E3 coverage!

Episode 60 Part 2: Impressions, E3 Style Jul 13, 2007

SUPER MARIO GALAXY IS AMAZING...with impressions! Also this week:

Metroid Prime 3
Phantom Hourglass
Wii Fit
Zack and Wiki
...and more E3 coverage!

Episode 60 Part 1: Bee Suit is the New Tanooki Jul 11, 2007

SUPER MARIO GALAXY IS AMAZING! Also this week:

Is the Zapper a rip-off?
Mario Kart Wii Announced
Info on Wii Fit
Smash Bros. a No-Show :(
...and more E3 coverage!

Episode 59: Nintendomon Jul 05, 2007

Karl is weak and bought RE4! Also this week:

Is the ESRB effective?
HDTV-Wii Troubles
WiiWare Announced
Smash Bros. Assist Trophies Unveiled
E3 2007 Preview

Episode 58: Return of the Karl Jun 28, 2007

Karl's back in the hosting chair! Also this week:

Are third parties shafting the Wii?
Contra IV to DS
Bioware Developing a Sonic RPG
The Manhunt 2 Scandal
...and a whole lot more!

Episode 57: Championship Edition Jun 21, 2007

This podcast is short (again)! Also this week:

Mike and Steven talk way too much about Pac-Man: CE
Hot Topic: Do you even use that ruddy virtual console?
Nintendo tops the NPD again!
What features should all games have?
Karl is on his way to becoming a Seminole. Mike is the only one that cares!

Episode 56: Running Lodes Jun 14, 2007

This podcast is short! Also this week:

Are Jonny's memories of having fun with Golden Axe II flawed via rose-tinted glasses? Apparently, yes.
How awesome is it that Smash Bros. will support four control schemes? So awesome!
Is the "Hot Topic" truly as hot as it claims? Of course!
Come back next week for an awesome show!

Episode 55: Howl of the Wind Jun 07, 2007

Windy is ba k! Also this week:

Is Zelda II a Good Choice for 100th Virtual Console Game?
Will there be a Wii hard drive?
Will Mario Kart for Wii be announced at E3?
State of Virtual Console Discussion

Episode 54: The Epic May 31, 2007

Listen as Karl screws up Virtual Console Mondays! Also this week:

ActRaiser: Awesome or So Awesome?
Guitar Hero III Details
Smash Bros. Details
Nintendo Media Summit Discussion

Episode 53: From the Land of Nihon May 23, 2007

Ty Shughart is here to talk about t3h Japanz! Also this week:

Ossu! Tatake! Oudenan 2
Our gaming pet peeves
April NPD!
Nintendo's Image in Japan from an American Gamer's Perspective

Episode 52: Birthday Crosstalk Extravaganza May 16, 2007

We've been doing this for a whole year! This week:

We talk forever about what we're playing
Why are games so damn expensive in New Zealand?
Lots of news!
One Year Retrospective on Radio Free Nintendo

Episode 51: We're Almost 1 Year Old May 09, 2007

Karl has Pokemon! Whoo! Also:

Jon Lindemann FINALLY Beat Zelda
Miyamoto Made Some Interesting Comments
Nintendo of America on the Move?
The Wii's Summer Line-Up

Episode 50: Sin and Plagiarism May 02, 2007

We're back on our regular schedule. Enjoy the following:

Jonny and Mike are STILL playing Pokemon
Hideo Kojima Plays Smash Bros. Brawl
Nintendo Invests in Monolith Soft
Our Dream Games on Wii

Episode 49: The Obligatory Pokemon Episode Apr 29, 2007

We're up a bit late this week, but it's still a packed episode. Enjoy the following:

Jonny and Mike are playing Pokemon
March NPD Numbers
Nintendo Stock at All-Time High
Pokemon Retrospective

Episode 48: Biometrics are the Future Apr 18, 2007

Obi returns from maternity leave to talk shop with Karl and Jonny about:

New Virtual Console Games
Sonic Rush Sequel on DS
Michael Bay Ruining Prince of Persia
Luring the Casual Gamer

Episode 47: Jonny Kinda Likes Metroid Apr 04, 2007

Jonny joins Karl to discuss:

New Virtual Console Releases
Resident Evil 4 and Umbrella Chronicles on Wii
Miyamoto Expects More from Third Parties
Metroid Prime 3!

Episode 46: RFN Full Of Grace Apr 04, 2007

Jonny and Stan join Karl to discuss:

Nights on Wii
Ninja Gaiden on DS
Handheld games we want to see on consoles
A whole lot more!

Episode 45: Nintendo Pirate Radio Rides Again! Mar 28, 2007

Karl and Stan join forces once again to discuss:

The relative speed of Sonic and the Blue Falcon
Opera being delayed
Majesco's got games
How long is too long?

Episode 44: Overdosing on PSP Mar 21, 2007

Karl hosts along with Jonny and TYP. This week we discuss:

Virtual Console
February NPD
Opoona on Wii
Dear Mr. Miyamoto

Bonus Episode 1: Keiichi Yano Interv ew Mar 14, 2007

In this bonus episode of Radio Free Nintendo, site director Steven Rodriguez and Aaron Kaluszka interview Keiichi Yano, the creator of Elite Beat Agents.

Episode 43: Gooey Digital Corn Mar 14, 2007

It's the big GDC Episode, with special guest Chris Kohler. This week we discuss:

Lots of GDC News
Sony's HOME
Super Paper Mario
Super Mario Galaxy

Episode 42: Return of the Pale Mar 07, 2007

In this episode of Radio Free Nintendo, Karl takes on the host seat to talk with Jonathan Metts and Mike Gamin about...

Ocarina of Time on Virtual Console
SSX Blur
Nintendo's presence at the Game Developers' Conference
Ninjabread Man
Nintendo franchises yet to come to DS

Episode 41: E-4-Some Feb 28, 2007

This week we discuss the following:

Virtual Console Mondays
Listener Mail (times two!)
The News
Will the new E3 suck? Was the old E3 that great to begin with?

Episode 40: Angry Karl Rides Again Feb 21, 2007

This week we discuss the following:

Virtual Console Mondays
Listener Mail
The News
New possible channels on your Wii.

Episode 39: An Extra-Lovely Iteration Feb 14, 2007

This week we discuss all things love, including bloody hearts and the following:

Virtual Console Mondays
Listener Mail
The News
Games to play with your girlfriend, or using games to get a girlfriend.

Episode 38: Love Letters Feb 07, 2007

Obi discusses with Windy and Karl in this touching and sentimental episode:

Virtual Console Mondays coverage.
The News.
Another round of listener mail.

Episode 37: The GameCube Gang Jan 31, 2007

Obi hosts with Windy and Karl in this nostalgic episode including such topic as:

Virtual Console Mondays coverage.
Listener Mail.
The News.
GameCube Retrospective.

Episode 36: And Karl Makes Three Jan 25, 2007

Obi returns with Windy and Jonny; Karl is fashionably late. Topics include:

Virtual Console Mondays coverage.
Listener Mail.
The News.
Spring Games Preview.

Episode 35: The Maybe of Multi-Platform Jan 19, 2007

Karl joins Dan and Jonny as they wonder what happened to Windy and Stan. Among the topics discussed are:

Virtual Console Mondays coverage.
Listener Mail.
The News.
Is the Wii a viable multi-platform game platform?

Episode 34: The Week the News Stood Still Jan 10, 2007

Welcome back to another episode of Radio Free Nintendo. This week, Karl, Stan, and Steven put on a show despite a pretty slow week for news (especially of the Ninendo ilk). Included is:

Virtual Console Mondays coverage.
Listener Mail.
The News.
Cancelled or forgotten games that deserve another go.

Episode 33: Podcast Killed the Mailbag Star Jan 04, 2007

As promised we're reading all the mail we got. Yeah, it takes up the whole show. Topics include:

Why the Xbox 360 isn't succeeding in Japan.
The price of TurboGrafx-16 games on the Virtual Console.
Whether or not Karl will ever publish the bad fantasy novel he wrote when he was fourteen.

Episode 32: Men Without Wiis Dec 28, 2006

In a desire for conquest, Stan and Karl raise the Pirate Flag high and take over RFN to discuss:

What we're not playing.
Virtual console news.
Forecast and Opera are live.
Will there be a drought?

Episode 31: Square-Enix Hearts Nintendo Dec 20, 2006

On this episode of Radio Free Nintendo, Karl talks to TYP, Windy, and Obi about Dragon Quest IX and what we want from Nintendo's online service is 2007. Also included:

What we're playing.
Dragon Quest Swords looks awesome.
Tales of the Abyss to GameCube?
...and a whole lot more!

Episode 30: There's Christmas in Europe Dec 13, 2006

Jonny double dips into the hosting bowl with guests Steven Rodriguez and Michael "TYP" Cole. They speak of a great many things, including:

What we're playing.
Wii takes over Europe.
The untimely passing of Bob Ross' painting game.
Can the Wii sustain its momentum?

Episode 29: Plastic Wheel Edition Dec 05, 2006

Karl hosts with Windy and Stan on the week of the Japanese Wii Launch. Discussed are:

Wii takes over Japan.
What we're playing.
Famitsu Scans.
A whole lot more!

Episode 28: The Wiik After Nov 29, 2006

Now the Wii is out, we tell you how we really feel. Find out what your favorite NWR staffers are playing, and what they're looking forward to.

Boy, the US Virtual Console lineup sure does suck!
The news! Good luck trying to get component cables, and we hope WiiConnect24 doesn't brick your system.
The press sure seems to hate the PS3, and they're downright in love with Wii.
Just because it's Wii Week doesn't mean we forgot about the Nintendo DS.
If you don't buy Elite Beat Agents, God will kill a puppy.

Episode 27: Ultimate Wii Launch Spectacular Nov 20, 2006

A plethora of awesome combines to provide our loyal listeners one of our most amazing podcasts yet.

We talk with people who have played the Wii at the event, including a hearing-impaired woman through her sign language translator
An interview with Nintendo's Vice President of Marketing, George Harrison about the the CityWalk launch event and the rest of Nintendo's launch plans
A walk down the line that took over 20 minutes to finish, including talks with those at the front, in the back, and the madness in between (including a chat with one of the Wii Segway ladies)
The decisive moment when the first one in line gets his Wii...then sings?

Episode 26: Thanks for the Memories Nov 14, 2006

A sampling of our senior staff, Jonny, Windy, Bloodworth, and TYP, join hands and sing the praises of working at PGC, then kick it to the curb with the naming of the new site.

Episode 25: Wii Launch Special Edition Nov 13, 2006

Surprise! We've got special guests Billy Berghammer (founder of PGC) and Chris Kohler (friend of PGC and editor of GameLife) to tell us what they think about Wii launch with hands on impressions.

Wii Marketing and First Impressions
Will Non-Gamers Like It?
Impressions of Zelda, Wii Sports, Excite Truck, and more

Episode 24: Let's Not Forget Zelda Nov 07, 2006

Former Director Jonathan Metts passes the torch to Steven Rodriguez in this touching and emotional podcast. Also, Steven talks about how much he cries, (which is like all the time). Topics covered:

The new leadership at PGC
The US Virtual Console Lineup
Zelda
Zelda

Episode 23: Game Marketing 101 Oct 30, 2006

Mike Sklens returns along with Stan and Karl to talk about the current state of marketing within the video game industry in general, as well as Nintendo's current efforts. Included is:

General feelings on game marketing
A Look back at the GameCube's Marketing, and the current state of the DS.
How Nintendo should market the Wii
Karl interviews Ken Chan of Acclaim

Episode 22: The Nintendo Game that Wasn't Oct 19, 2006

Back to people we know and love, Evan is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, meaning Stan, Jonny, and Karl, but not necessarily in that order. They discuss:

Pre-Wii-Ordering = Stupid
How to bake a cake with Steven Kent's opinions
Clover Studios, I never knew ye
Elite Beat Song List

Episode 21: Activision, Ubi, and PS3 Oct 12, 2006

Evan and Karl are all by their lonesome till a quick ten minute interview with Blood saves the day! Discussed this cast:

PS3 Pre-Orders
How Many Wiis?
The Wii Racing Wheel
Activision's Wii Lineup

Episode 20: The Madden Curse is Real Oct 04, 2006

Evan invites Steven Rodriguez, Daniel Bloodworth, and Michael "TYP" Cole for a lively pre-Wii discussion. Covered in this cast:

Lost Gems on the GameCube
Play History on Wii
The Madden Curse
Going Multi-Console: Should we buy X360s?

Episode 19: For the Sake of Controversy Sep 25, 2006

Jonathan Metts, Karl Castaneda, and Stan Ferguson all join Evan to talk about:

The Wii Controller's Speaker
Wii Third Party Support

Recent Controversial Articles

Episode 18: The Wii Press Event Retrospective Sep 18, 2006

J nathan Metts, Mike Gamin, and Daniel Bloodworth all join Evan to talk about:

Wii's Prices
Wii Sports

Mike Gamin
Wii (it means what it sounds like)

Episode 17: Always Mention Super Paper Mario Sep 13, 2006

Evan and Mike finally reunite. This week they discuss:

The PlayStation 3's cut launch numbers.
Evan got Star Fox Command!

The Big Wii Event this Thursday!
Super Paper Mario

Episode 16: Talkin' 'Bout My Bit Generations Sep 06, 2006

Steven, Stan, and Karl talk about the latest gaming news.

Episode 15: The Four Horsemen Aug 30, 2006

Mike, Stan, and Karl talk about the 4 Horseman of the Gaming Apocalypse.

Episode 14 Aug 28, 2006

More Nintendo Pirate Radio

Episode 13: Evan and Karl Aug 16, 2006

Evan and Karl have a chat.

Episode 12: Evan and Lindy Aug 09, 2006

Evan and Lindy have a chat.

Episode 11: Nintendo Pirate Radio Returns Aug 02, 2006

Stan, Karl, and Jonny wax poetic on all things gaming.

Episode 10: Animal Crossing is my MySpace Jul 26, 2006

Mike and Evan Return in Top Form. This week we discuss:

Our thoughts on New Games Journalism
Listener Mail: Will the Wii's classic controller work well with N64 games
EA and ESPN's Madden Pay-Per-View Preview
Hilarious Nintendo Power promotio al videos
Animal Crossing Wild World downloads

Episode 9: Nintendo Pirate Radio Jul 19, 2006

Karl and Stan hijack the show! This week they discuss:

Games Journalism... a lot

Episode 8: Viva la France! Jul 12, 2006

The French, President Bush, and maybe some videogames. This week we discuss:

The 4th of July, Bastille Day, plus the World Cup
Smash Bros. Brawl Rumors
Listener Mail regarding GameCube sleeper hits
Resident Evil Wii Rumors

Episode 7: My DS Sounds Like Mr. Feeny Jun 28, 2006

This one starts off normal but ends up deranged. This week we discuss:

New Super Mario Bros. Amazing Sales
Sonic The Hedgehog, you know, because he turned 15
Listener Mail on RPGs for Wii
The new Chopin RPG
Ubi Soft is Fixing Red Steel's Sword-fighting
The Nintendo DS' Upcoming Role in the Film "Stormbre ker"

Episode 6: Uwe Boll Will Beat You Up Jun 21, 2006

Things are back to normal at Radio Free Nintendo, or at least as normal as they could possibly be. This week we discuss:

Peter Moore says the Xbox 360's controller might be a little too complex
The DS Lite's stellar sales
Listener Mail regarding Japanese GameCube games
Super Paper Mario... yet again
Uwe Boll wants to fight his critics

Episode 5: The Jonny Interview Jun 15, 2006

In this episode Evan interviews Planet GameCube's director, Jonathan Metts.

Episode 4: Rumorton Jun 07, 2006

Evan is out this week, presumably mauled by a bear in the wild forests of Oregon. Chris Kohler of Wired's Game|Life Blog fills in for him. This week we discuss:

Virtual Console rumors
Wii's launch date and price
Wii Sports' character creation feature
Games releasing on Aug 3rd in Japan

Episode 3: Bafomdads May 31, 2006

Now that we've got the Wii and DS out of the way, this week we're discussing the GameCube and Game Boy Advance. This week's episode covers:

Twilight Princess's two versions
Super Paper Mario
DK Bongo Blast
Listener Mail: What do Sony and Microsoft fans think of Wii
Game Boy Advance: The platform for games based on CG movies
Evan's love of Lizzie McGuire
Touch Generations games for the DS

Episode 2: Elite Unbeatable Agents May 24, 2006

In our second episode, we discuss even more about E3 2006. This week is mostly about Nintendo DS, and introduces a listener mailbag segment. This episode covers:

Nintendo DS: Coming Soon to Europe in black
Big DS games from Nintendo at E3
Mailbag: Nintendo's long-term plans for Wii
Quirky DS games at E3

Episode 1: Snappy Title Coming Soon May 17, 2006

In our first episode, we discuss E3, and the Wii. There's so much to talk about, we don't have time to get to the Nintendo DS until next week's show. This episode covers

General thoughts on E3
Nintendo's press conference
The Wii's remote-controller
And of course, Wii games

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