Episode 228: Full Throttle

Go ahead, call shotgun. In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re strapping into the driver seat to check in on three car games for Switch: Rocket League and its recently added Rocket Pass, Asphalt 9: Legends, and indie release REKT! High Octane Stunts. We also discuss acceleration of a very different kind with a break down of Switch’s record-breaking sales and how Nintendo can maintain that momentum, along with how the rest of the game industry is starting to re-find its footing and forge ahead with Summer Game Fest. Plus, we discuss Animal Crossing’s complete societal takeover and some intriguing new Clubhouse Games features. What’s your go-to racing game on Switch? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. 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 to easily locate the segments that most interest you. Enjoy! News [0:45] Atooi Rebrands Chicken Wiggle Workshop to Hatch Tales (Nintendojo) [0:55] Nintendo sells a lot more Switches, as people stay at home playing Animal Crossing (TechCrunch) [0:56 – 1:44] Fiscal Year Ended March 2020 – Financial Results Explanatory Material (Nintendo Investor Relations) [1:00] Detroit Lions reveal schedule through Animal Crossing: New Horizons (The Verge) [1:01] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is now playing Animal Crossing. And she’s visiting her followers. (The Washington Post) [1:04] Star Wars writer launches late-night talk show on Animal Crossing (EW.com) [1:06] Nintendo planning to add content to Animal Crossing: New Horizons for years (GoNintendo) [1:14] Pokemon Sword and Shield sales at 17.37 million units (Dot Esports) [1:24] 18 Nintendo-Published Switch Games Sold More Than A Million Copies This Financial Year (Nintendo Life) [1:27] 9 New Details We Learned in Clubhouse Games: 51! (GameXplain’s YouTube) [1:35] No Nintendo Direct planned for June due to work-from-home hurdles (VentureBeat) [1:45] Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest is his latest push to rally the industry (GamesIndustry.biz) [1:51] EA remains focused on live services with 14 new games this year (VentureBeat) Games [0:01] Mario Kart 8: Deluxe (Official Site) [0:09] Rocket League (Official Site) [0:26] Asphalt 9: Legends (Official Site) [0:38] REKT! High Octane Stunts (Nintendo.com Game Page) [0:45] Hatch Tales (Official Site) [0:58] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site) [1:14] Pokemon Sword and Shield (Official Site) [1:24] Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics (Nintendo.com Game Page)