Episode 170: Keep Climbing

Prepare for a podcast that reaches new heights in the most literal of ways. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we trudge up the treacherous yet rewarding mountain of Switch indie game Celeste to bring you our full impressions, plus take new Nintendo arcade racer Cruis’n Blast for a spin. We also round up a slew of Switch game rumors, from the possibility of Pokemon this year to the secret developer of Metroid Prime 4, as well as discuss the potential of Switch Online, the latest on Nintendo Labo, and more. What do you want to see from Switch Online? Let us know in the comments below and we may highlight your thoughts next episode! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or your podcasting app of choice. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. As always, we’ve included links below for more information on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp so you can easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:01] Nine Months Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ending March 2018 – Q&A [PDF] (Nintendo Investor Relations) [0:07] Nintendo Teases The “Appealing” Benefits Of Switch’s Online Membership (GameSpot) [0:09] A New Job Posting Fuels Speculation About a 2018 Release for the Pokemon Switch Game (ComicBook.com) [0:25] Yes, Bandai Namco is working on Metroid Prime 4 (Eurogamer.net) [0:43] Nintendo Accounts can now be used to play games that are not published by Nintendo (GoNintendo) [0:46] Report: Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 coming this year (update) (Polygon) [0:49] Toy Maker Zappies Claim New Sonic Racing Game for 2018 (The Sonic Stadium) [1:08] De Blob Remastered for Nintendo Switch Announced (IGN) [1:09] THQ Nordic acquires Deep Silver, meaning Saints Row is back at THQ (Polygon) [1:19] Atari Seeking to Crowdfund Roller Coaster Tycoon on Switch (Nintendojo) [1:24] Nintendo Labo Variety Kit and Robot Kit detailed in new videos (Polygon) [1:36] Nintendo’s Miyamoto explains how Illumination won Mario movie rights (GamesBeat) [1:39] Nintendo Selects – Mario, Link, and Pikachu commercials (GoNintendo) Games [0:09] Pokemon for Nintendo Switch (IGN Game Page) [0:25] Metroid Prime 4 (IGN Game Page) [1:08] De Blob (THQ Nordic Game Page) [0:48] Call of Duty (Official Site) [1:06] Godzilla Destroy All Monsters Melee (Giant Bomb Game Page) [1:24] Nintendo Labo (Official Site) [1:52] Cruis’n Blast (Raw Thrills Game Page) [2:00] Celeste (Official Site) [2:02] The End is Nigh (Official Site)