Episode 213: Mano A Mario

The great debate has arrived. We settle whether Super Mario World truly is the best video game, plus discuss Brain Age, Pokemon Sword & Shield, and Switch Lite impressions.

The great debate has arrived: is Super Mario World the best video game ever? Where does it stand against other Mario titles? If you’re a regular listener, you know it’s been a point of contention for us, and in this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we finally hash it out. But like any good title fight, you need a pre-show too. Luckily we’ve got plenty to cover, from Brain Age’s revival and fresh Pokemon Sword & Shield details to a look back at the Mario & Luigi series in light of developer AlphaDream’s bankruptcy. Plus, we debate gaming’s best controller and share impressions of the Switch Lite and Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse.

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As always, we’ve included links below for more on the news and games discussed in this episode. Each link also lists a time stamp to easily find the segments that most interest you. Enjoy!

News

[0:04] Brain Training for Nintendo Switch revealed, coming December 27 to Japan (GoNintendo)
[0:18] From the Random Nintendo Archives: Dog Blog – A Day-By-Day Look at Nintendogs
[0:26] Sword and Shield livestream reveals new Galarian Pokemon (TechRadar)
[0:30] Pokemon Sword And Shield Have Mechanics To Let You Use Your Favorite Pokemon Competitively (Game Informer)
[0:39] Luigi’s Mansion 3 will be getting paid DLC with new multiplayer content (GamesRadar+)
[0:41] Mario Kart Tour Speeds to 90 Million Downloads in First Week to Become Nintendo’s Fastest-Ever Mobile Game Launch (Sensor Tower)
[0:58] Mario & Luigi Developer AlphaDream Goes Bankrupt (GameSpot)
[1:05] Hands-On: Nintendo Switch Lite
[1:09] Nintendo fought hard to lower the Switch Lite’s price to $200, say suppliers (Gamasutra)
[1:16] Switch Lite Sales: The Bloomberg-Citi Disaster (Kantan Games Inc. CEO Blog)
[1:25] Debate: Gaming’s Best Controller
[1:40] Debate: Super Mario World

Games

[0:04] Brain Age for Nintendo Switch (IGN Game Page)
[0:18] Nintendogs (Giant Bomb Game Page)
[0:26] Pokemon Sword & Shield (Official Site)
[0:39] Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Official Site)
[0:41] Mario Kart Tour (Official Site)
[0:58] Mario & Luigi (Giant Bomb Franchise Page)
[1:18] Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse (WayForward Game Page)
[1:34] Super Mario World (Nintendo UK Game Page)