Episode 116: The Year Takes Shape

If our last episode was all about what we think will happen in 2016, then this episode is all about what’s beginning to actually take shape – oh, and eShop gems BOXBOY! and PictoParty. We first kick off the show with a full breakdown of Pokemon’s 20th anniversary plans, from the surprise of a Super Bowl commercial to the sooner-than-expected launch of Pokken Tournament. We then shift our focus to a variety of Nintendo’s other plans for the year, including new details on the 3DS RPG renaissance and what’s next for in-game amiibo integration. We also cover the recent wave of crazy NX rumors, the possibility of a new Paper Mario for Wii U, and Nintendo’s December sales numbers, all before concluding the show with our BOXBOY! and PictoParty impressions. Which 2016 game are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments below. If you liked the show, consider leaving a review (and subscribing!) on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo so you don’t miss any future site updates. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01] Pokemon Celebrates 20th Anniversary with New 3DS Bundle, Super Bowl Commercial (IGN) [0:21] Pokken Tournament hits Wii U on March 18 (Destructoid) [0:33] Nintendo provides new details about upcoming RPGs for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo.com) [0:48] Sega bringing Sega 3D Classics Collection to 3DS in North America (Polygon) [0:52] Mario and Sonic Racing to 3DS March 18 (Nintendo World Report) [0:55] Nintendo brings new amiibo figures and functionality to games in early 2016 (Nintendo.com) [1:08] Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge Headed To Wii U And 3DS (Siliconera) [1:20] Nintendo in 2016: NX Details, Anime, and More Coming (IGN) [1:28] Market Research Surveys Aren’t Leaking the NX (Nintendo World Report) [1:33] Rumor – New Paper Mario Game Coming to Wii U (GoNintendo) [1:38] December 2015 NPD: Call of Duty, Star Wars, Fallout end the year strong (VentureBeat) Games [1:53] PictoParty (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:58] BOXBOY! (Official Site) [0:07] Pokemon Red and Blue Versions (Pokemon.com Game Page) [0:21] Pokken Tournament (Official Site) [0:34] Fire Emblem Fates (Official Site) [0:38] Bravely Second: End Layer (IGN Game Page) [0:42] Dragon Quest VII (IGN Game Page) [0:48] Sega 3D Classics Collection (Official Site) [0:52] Mario and Sonic at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:56] The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (Nintendo.com Game Page) [1:08] Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge (IGN Game Page)