Radio Free Nintendo
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Episode 262: Where Pride Goes
October 9, 2011
Games are coming out this fall, or so I hear.
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Episode 261: Dat New Bitness
October 2, 2011
In this episode, we talk about brand new games, and Jon pays tribute to the Queen in his own special way.
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Episode 260: Zero-Sum Xenomics
September 25, 2011
Here's the story of a sword that ain't from around these parts.
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Episode 259: I Hate-Hate Like-Likes
September 18, 2011
The hot news parade continues as we get into the latest Skyward Sword details and 3DS announcements from Japan. Plus: Mega-Impressions of Xenoblade!
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Episode 258: Returning Champion
September 11, 2011
Our old friend Chris Kohler helps guide us through the confusing world of Japanese gaming news.
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Episode 257: Ode to Joypads
September 4, 2011
TYP joins James and Greg to discuss Ambassadorships, soundtracks, and the Python-esque destruction of civilization, plus a ton of your Listener Mail.
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Episode 256: In a Really Tight Spot
August 28, 2011
It's a five-man show as Karl shows up to the defend the honor of Killer 7. But is that even necessary?
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Episode 255: La Troisième Saison
August 21, 2011
After numerous delays, it's finally time to kick off RFN: Season 3 with a huge retrospective on our favorite SNES games.
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Episode 254: Silk the Shocka
August 14, 2011
Jon is back with treasures from his backlog!
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Episode 253: Daddy's Home for Dinner
August 7, 2011
Billy returns to RFN, and this time, he stays for nearly the entire show.
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Episode 252: Sky Puppies Defeat Fake Hero
July 31, 2011
We've got a lot to say about the 3DS price drop and Ambassadors Program.
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Episode 251: For a Few Letters More
July 17, 2011
One segment, three gamers, a fistful of emails -- these are the signs that we may have burned ourselves out last week.
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Episode 250: Five Long Years
July 10, 2011
Brace yourself for the RFN meteorite about to land on your face.
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Episode 249: Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
July 3, 2011
Games, emails, and controversy -- what more could you want in a Nintendo podcast?
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Episode 248: Perfect Agent Greganna
June 26, 2011
It's finally time to discuss Perfect Dark's campaign mode, and that means a dramatic reading is in order.
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Episode 247: You Can Lead a Man to the Beam, But...
June 19, 2011
We reunite to review E3, answer tons of emails, and share dirty jokes.
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E3 2011 - Day Three (The BrawlCast)
June 10, 2011
This one could also be named the TiredCast, but it's our longest E3 show of the week.
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E3 2011 - Day Three (The CarCast)
June 9, 2011
Live, from the L.A. freeway, it's Radio Free Nintendo!
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E3 2011 - Day One (Wii U Hands-On Impressions)
June 8, 2011
We all played Nintendo's next home console. Hear our first impressions of the controller and the demos, plus a few thoughts on other games.
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E3 2011 - Day One (Nintendo Press Conference Impressions)
June 7, 2011
Get immediate reactions to the Wii U and 3DS announcements from the guys who were there and played the games right after!
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E3 2011 - Day Zero (3DS eShop Special Report)
June 7, 2011
We downloaded a lot of things on 3DS, then sat down to talk about it.
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RFN at E3 2011: Day Zero (EA Report)
June 6, 2011
Jonny and Nathan enjoy fast food while talking about the Electronic Arts press conference.
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Episode 246: Wherefore Art Thou, Lindeo?
June 5, 2011
On this three-man edition of the podcast, we discuss Shakespeare and the Super Mario Bros. movie.
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Episode 245: Most Dishonorable
May 29, 2011
We were killed by DarkSim1 (a lot).
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Episode 244: Party of Five
May 22, 2011
It's E3 preview time!
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Episode 243: Talk Talk Talkpy
May 15, 2011
The RFN crew blasts through games, answers your letters, and even looks at a bit of recent news.
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Episode 242: One-Winged Migration
May 8, 2011
TYP steps up to the plate as we cover Tiger Woods 12, Conduit 2, and much more... because we love you!
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Episode 241: A Taste of Billy
May 1, 2011
Our site's founder stopped by to chat about 3DS and the new console, but apparently Prince > podcasting.
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RFN Special: Jonny's E3 2001 Audio Diaries
April 27, 2011
Long before podcasts were invented, Jonny recorded these audio logs for his trip to E3, including first impressions of GameCube, GBA, and the Planet GameCube staff.
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Episode 240: They Call Him 'The Streak'
April 24, 2011
We've got RPGs galore, plus answers to your questions about our favorite consoles and, of course, Project Cafe.
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Episode 239: The Black Wind Howls
April 17, 2011
This show has it all... new console rumors, Japanese shmups, and RetroActive!
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Episode 238: RFN Backstage Assault!
April 10, 2011
More 3DS, more Pokemon, more cult favorite Wii games, and a secret RetroActive?
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Episode 237: Shiny New Toy
April 3, 2011
Some of us have 3DS, and all of us have your provocative emails. Are Nintendo fans too negative about Nintendo?
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Episode 236: Trauma Hunter
March 27, 2011
We've got games galore, 3DS launch impressions, and emails to boot!
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Episode 235: Svevan
March 20, 2011
An RFN co-founder returns to the show, and we talk about all the crazy games at PAX East.
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RFN Live Panel @ PAX East 2011
March 13, 2011
We did another panel in Boston and recorded it just for you!
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Episode 234: Needs More D's
March 6, 2011
New games, 3DS impressions from Japan, and your Listener Mail -- it's all inside!
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Episode 233: Don't Try Too Hard
February 27, 2011
When I think about you, I teach myself.
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Episode 232: The Opinion Leader
February 20, 2011
This week's episode is full of classic-style games, and with Nathan's help, we take one more, lengthy look at Ogre Battle 64.
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Episode 231: Lords of Lightning
February 13, 2011
Gaming slows down, at least for the employed contingent, and our Listener Mail "lightning round" is anything but.
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Episode 230: Amazing Discoveries!
February 6, 2011
This show will probably make you want to play Ogre Battle 64.
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Episode 229: Unicron-Approved
January 30, 2011
Jon sheds crippling responsibility and begins to whittle at his backlog.
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Episode 228: In for a Penny
January 23, 2011
We discuss the 3DS launch details, lots of games, Avatar on a handheld, and more!
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Episode 227: National Pastime
January 16, 2011
In this week's New Business... a 3DS hands-on report! Also, we catch up on Listener Mail.
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Episode 226: In the Flesh?
January 9, 2011
Jon and Jonny side-by-side... what could go wrong? Our 2011 predictions, that's what.
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Episode 225: Start Spreadin' the News
January 2, 2011
RFN kicks off 2011 by catching up with your Listener Mail.
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Episode 224: Boxing Day
December 26, 2010
The regular RFN crew celebrates three years of doing this crazy show together.
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Episode 223: This Story is Happy End
December 19, 2010
Nathan and Karl join Greg and James to fill out their Wii Report Cards.
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Episode 222: Faux Badassery
December 12, 2010
After an epic live event last weekend, you'd think we might take it easy with a short follow-up show. But if you'd think that, you don't know us very well.
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RFN Live: The Recording (Part 3)
December 11, 2010
If you missed our epic live charity telethon, don't worry! We recorded the whole thing for you -- all 6.5 hours!
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RFN Live: The Recording (Part 2)
December 11, 2010
If you missed our epic live charity telethon, don't worry! We recorded the whole thing for you -- all 6.5 hours!
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RFN Live: The Recording (Part 1)
December 11, 2010
If you missed our epic live charity telethon, don't worry! We recorded the whole thing for you -- all 6.5 hours!
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Episode 221: Prelude to Epicness
November 28, 2010
We sneak in one more podcast before the big event and discuss The World Ends With You.
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Episode 220: Not That Kind of Doctor
November 21, 2010
The podcast crew regroups to talk about the new Goldeneye, Sonic Colors, and so much more!
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Episode 219: The Happiest Podcast on Earth
November 14, 2010
TYP joins us for Epic Mickey and Epic Listener Mail.
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Episode 218: Killed in the Restroom, Again
November 7, 2010
Nathan Mustafa from NWR Newscast drops in to help us remember Goldeneye (N64).
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Episode 217: Pargon Lindy Tier Aretak Pargon
October 31, 2010
He's back!
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Episode 216: Made from Real Explosions
October 24, 2010
Special guest Nathan Fouts tells us about designing (and selling) 2D action games.
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Episode 215: Fruitasaurus Rex
October 17, 2010
Known fact: dinosaurs love watermelons. Sometimes.
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Episode 214: Something-a-Trois
October 10, 2010
Just the three of us, we can make it if we try.
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Episode 213: To Upgrade, or Not to Upgrade?
October 3, 2010
When it comes to 3DS news analysis, we just can't help ourselves.
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Episode 212: The Mice Will Play
September 26, 2010
Jon skipped town this week, so we can finally talk about serious things. Like Nintendo.
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Episode 211: It's the Fall Y'all
September 19, 2010
Hear about our most anticipated fall games, the decline of console gaming in Japan, and two weeks of New Business!
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Episode 210: An Unhealthy Obsession
September 12, 2010
Can you handle an entire episode devoted to Metroid?
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Episode 209: Dubious Magnanimity
September 5, 2010
Metroid: Other M is finally here, and the podcast crew is all over it.
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Episode 208: Basic Hearing Ability is Required
August 29, 2010
From shmups and import platformers to box art oddities and motion-controlled baseball, this week's episode of RFN has it all!
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Episode 207: Gotcha Mass x Gotcha Acceleration
August 22, 2010
Hear about lots o' games & emails from your friendly RFN crew!
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Episode 206: Ambidextrosity
August 15, 2010
We revisit Red Steel 2 and other Wii games, then blast through tons of Listener Mail!
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Episode 205: Asymmetry
August 8, 2010
The RFN crew becomes tame!
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Episode 204: James and the Giant Pitch
August 1, 2010
Who knew that Pacifism could lead to war?
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Episode 203: Third Nipple
July 25, 2010
Jonny's back to lead discussion on a wide range of games, lots of emails from first-timers, and a preview of our Mother 3 blow-out in RetroActive.
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Episode 202: Cruelcumber Sandwich
July 18, 2010
Neal drops in to tell us all about Minstrels and Meowgicians in DQIX.
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Episode 201: Refractory Period
July 11, 2010
We take it a little easier this week and read some of your favorite DS memories.
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Episode 200: Up Where We Belong
July 4, 2010
We celebrate four years and 200 episodes with a gigantic discussion of Nintendo DS and how it rose to dominance.
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Episode 199: Have It Your Way
June 27, 2010
The gang is back together to answer your burning E3-related questions and prepare for next week's bonanza.
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Reset Button 3: Big Sky Trooper
June 26, 2010
Reset Button returns in June for an in-depth discussion on Big Sky Trooper for the SNES
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E3 2010 Special Episode 4: Games of the Show
June 20, 2010
The E3 on-site crew gathers one last time for a run-down of the top Wii and DS games of E3 2010.
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E3 2010 Special Episode 3: Third-Parties Do Exist
June 19, 2010
On this episode, the E3 crew talks about various upcoming third-party titles for Wii and DS.
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E3 2010 Special Episode 2: Day of Nintendo
June 16, 2010
After a long day at E3, we gather around the table to comment on Nintendo's press conference and first impressions of the new games and 3DS system.
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E3 2010 Special Episode 1: Day 0
June 15, 2010
It's Monday, the week of E3. That means lots of press conferences!
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Episode 198: A Looker Aheader
June 13, 2010
Billy drops in to talk up EGM, and we close out the E3 predictions with a long, hard look at what's brewing on Wii.
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Tommy Tallarico Interview
June 11, 2010
Jonny talks to the legendary game composer about Video Games Live, Metroid Prime, and Miyamoto!
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Episode 197: Temporarily Unprophetic
June 6, 2010
Already feeling E3 coverage fatigue? Take a break with this classic-format episode of RFN. We'll get back to unfounded predictions next week!
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Episode 196: A Look Ahead
May 30, 2010
Andy helps us to size up Nintendo's handheld plans at E3 2010. Plus: Trauma Team, Bit.Trip Runner, and more Galaxy 2!
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Episode 195: Galaxative
May 23, 2010
James lets it all go in his impressions of Super Mario Galaxy 2. Also, we've got TYP!
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Reset Button 2: The Lion King
May 21, 2010
In this month's Reset Button, Karl talks to Louis Castle about his work on The Lion King for the Super Nintendo!
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Episode 194: The Greatest Story Ever Tolled
May 16, 2010
Karl pops in to help us talk about games and stuff.
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Episode 193: Jabberwocky Jellyfish Genocide!
May 9, 2010
Every Metroid must die. Except that cute one.
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Episode 192: British Invasion
May 2, 2010
Half American, half English, all drivel.
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Reset Button 1: Silver Surfer
April 24, 2010
In this RFN special, Karl interviews Graeme Devine, design lead on Silver Surfer for the NES.
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Episode 191: Strange Days Indeed
April 18, 2010
Among many topics in this episode, we run down a list of nearly every Nintendo first-party and second-party developer and what each one might be working on.
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Episode 190: Pokebuskers
April 11, 2010
Games, tangents, interviews, and Virtual Console -- it's all in here!
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Episode 189: Our Triumphant Return
April 4, 2010
It's back to normal for the podcast gang.
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Drunkcast
March 30, 2010
Now you can jump directly from our most professional moment (the panel) to the least -- the infamous, hilarious, totally embarrassing Drunkcast.
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PAX East Panel - RFN: A Live Nintendo Podcast for Grown-Ups
March 29, 2010
This is the much-anticipated audio recording of our live panel at PAX East 2010. We discuss what defines Nintendo's games, then have a great Q&A with the audience!
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PAX East: Sleepcast
March 28, 2010
Sleepy NWR editors discuss the first day of PAX East. More podcasts from the event are coming soon!
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Episode 188: Rondo of Games
March 21, 2010
The last episode before PAX East features Monster Hunter Tri, Ragnarok DS, Dracula X, and much more!
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Episode 187: Mario Must Die
March 14, 2010
On this deadly episode: numerous fatalities in Shiren the Wanderer, killing tornadoes and bears in Disaster, and the gaming crap we'd like to euthanize.
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Episode 186: Emotionally Yours
March 7, 2010
This episode combines a wonderfully diverse set of New Business games with four excellent listener questions.
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Episode 185: Yea Us!
February 28, 2010
We celebrate Nintendo's latest announcements, and you celebrate us, in this packed episode.