Episode 244: ‘Tis The (Awards) Season

We discuss The Game Awards and pick our own Games of the Year, take on Sephiroth in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and break down the latest Indie World Showcase.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. A time to gather around and celebrate. No, not for the holidays – it’s awards season! In this episode of the Random Nintendo Podcast, we’re sharing our takes on The Game Awards 2020 and choosing our own Games of the Year. We also discuss the big news from the show and beyond, including impressions of Sephiroth in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a roundup of the latest Indie World Showcase, and a discussion of Nintendo’s current esports scene. Plus, November sales numbers and more.

What’s your Game of the Year? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. Be sure to also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo for the latest happenings, including a special giveaway in the coming days.

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 and Happy Holidays!

News

[0:02] The Game Awards 2020 (YouTube)
[0:!3] The Game Awards 2020 Shatters New Record With Impressive Viewership (Game Informer)
[0:25] Gone Home studio announces beautiful new adventure Open Roads (The Verge)
[0:29] Quantic Dream Is Bringing Sea Of Solitude: The Director’s Cut To Switch In March (Nintendo Life)
[0:31] Super Meat Boy Forever finally gets a release date at The Game Awards (Shacknews)
[0:36] Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection, Capcom Arcade Stadium coming to Switch in February (VG247)
[0:49] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents “Sephiroth” (YouTube)
[1:06] Super Nintendo World Direct (Nintendo.com)
[1:08] Unlock Sephiroth today in Smash Ultimate by completing Sephiroth Challenge (Nintendo Enthusiast)
[1:30] November 2020 NPD: Call of Duty dominates as next gen begins (VentureBeat)
[1:39] Indie World Showcase 12.15.2020 (Nintendo.com)
[1:40] Spelunky and Spelunky 2 headed to Nintendo Switch in 2021 (Polygon)
[1:43] Among Us is coming to the Nintendo Switch (The Verge)
[1:46] Happy Game Brings A New Dose Of Nightmare Fuel To Switch Next Year (Nintendo Life)
[1:48] Alba: A Wildlife Adventure sprouts onto Nintendo Switch in Spring 2021 (Nintendo Wire)
[1:51] Fisti-Fluffs is A Weird Switch Timed Exclusive Cat Game (Game Rant)
[1:55] Our Games of the Year

Games

[0:25] Open Roads (Official Site)
[0:29] Sea of Solitude: The Director’s Cut (Official Site)
[0:31] Super Meat Boy Forever (Official Site)
[0:36] Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection (Nintendo.com Game Page)
[0:39] Capcom Arcade Stadium (Official Site)
[0:47] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Official Site)
[1:21] Splatoon 2 (Official Site)
[1:26] ARMS (Official Site)
[1:40] Spelunky and Spelunky 2 (Official Site)
[1:43] Among Us (Official Site)
[1:46] Happy Game (Official Site)
[1:48] Alba: A Wildlife Adventure (Official Site)
[1:51] Fisti-Fluffs (Official Site)
[1:57] No Straight Roads (Official Site)
[2:02] Hades (Official Site)
[2:06] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Official Site)