Radio Free Nintendo
@radiofreenintendo.bsky.social
The dean of Nintendo podcasting, bringing you a weekly dose of analysis, insight, cogent content, and rank buffoonery.
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Six weeks as Google's #1 result for Horace Showpony
Header: https://rook.land/
Logo: https://connorstrickland.com/
Six weeks as Google's #1 result for Horace Showpony
The execution has failed ART
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
The execution has failed ART
THIS WEEK: A lot of Bananza, a little Z to A, some Arcade Archives GROWL, Luigi's Mansion, & @mrdiamondj.bsky.social report on the now-useful PlayStation Portal.
Also: Itagaki's legacy and game's we've ruined.
It's Episode 951: Unleashing Tingle Upon Hyrule
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/73174/ep...
Also: Itagaki's legacy and game's we've ruined.
It's Episode 951: Unleashing Tingle Upon Hyrule
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/73174/ep...
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
THIS WEEK: A lot of Bananza, a little Z to A, some Arcade Archives GROWL, Luigi's Mansion, & @mrdiamondj.bsky.social report on the now-useful PlayStation Portal.
Also: Itagaki's legacy and game's we've ruined.
It's Episode 951: Unleashing Tingle Upon Hyrule
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/73174/ep...
Also: Itagaki's legacy and game's we've ruined.
It's Episode 951: Unleashing Tingle Upon Hyrule
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/73174/ep...
Real Animal Crossing sicko hours ART
November 3, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Real Animal Crossing sicko hours ART
This week: we answer two emails - explaining Saudi's EA investment and making Metroid "popular."
Talk about impossible tasks...
We also cover the Animal Crossing update and Capcom doing Capcpom Things.
It's Episode 950: Nice Quality of Life for the Sickos
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/73090/ep...
Talk about impossible tasks...
We also cover the Animal Crossing update and Capcom doing Capcpom Things.
It's Episode 950: Nice Quality of Life for the Sickos
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/73090/ep...
November 3, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This week: we answer two emails - explaining Saudi's EA investment and making Metroid "popular."
Talk about impossible tasks...
We also cover the Animal Crossing update and Capcom doing Capcpom Things.
It's Episode 950: Nice Quality of Life for the Sickos
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/73090/ep...
Talk about impossible tasks...
We also cover the Animal Crossing update and Capcom doing Capcpom Things.
It's Episode 950: Nice Quality of Life for the Sickos
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/73090/ep...
17studio is an eSlop publisher, foisting quantities of self-described "Hentai," that is almost always not anime and never pornographic.
It is ALL AI generated. Today they hit a new low.
While no human made an single asset in this game, presumably someone thought this slop should be THE image.
It is ALL AI generated. Today they hit a new low.
While no human made an single asset in this game, presumably someone thought this slop should be THE image.
October 29, 2025 at 3:33 AM
17studio is an eSlop publisher, foisting quantities of self-described "Hentai," that is almost always not anime and never pornographic.
It is ALL AI generated. Today they hit a new low.
While no human made an single asset in this game, presumably someone thought this slop should be THE image.
It is ALL AI generated. Today they hit a new low.
While no human made an single asset in this game, presumably someone thought this slop should be THE image.
the research drawer ART
October 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
the research drawer ART
THIS WEEK: Syrenne joins us.
Pokemon Legends: Z to A remains a city, I guess. Clair Obscur is that cartoonishly French. and Ghost of Yotei is here also.
Also there was A SECOND KIRBY DIRECT!
It's Episode 949: Ponder the Gummies
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/73009/ep...
Pokemon Legends: Z to A remains a city, I guess. Clair Obscur is that cartoonishly French. and Ghost of Yotei is here also.
Also there was A SECOND KIRBY DIRECT!
It's Episode 949: Ponder the Gummies
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/73009/ep...
October 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
THIS WEEK: Syrenne joins us.
Pokemon Legends: Z to A remains a city, I guess. Clair Obscur is that cartoonishly French. and Ghost of Yotei is here also.
Also there was A SECOND KIRBY DIRECT!
It's Episode 949: Ponder the Gummies
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/73009/ep...
Pokemon Legends: Z to A remains a city, I guess. Clair Obscur is that cartoonishly French. and Ghost of Yotei is here also.
Also there was A SECOND KIRBY DIRECT!
It's Episode 949: Ponder the Gummies
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/73009/ep...
A RELUCTANT SEQUEL ART
October 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
A RELUCTANT SEQUEL ART
This week: a very cursory look at Pokémon Legends: Z to A, Super Mario 64 and Galaxy 2, South of Midnight, Atari 50 DLC, and dumb garbage James is inflicting on people.
It's Episode 948: The Reluctant Messiah of Albuquerque
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72919/ep...
It's Episode 948: The Reluctant Messiah of Albuquerque
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72919/ep...
October 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
This week: a very cursory look at Pokémon Legends: Z to A, Super Mario 64 and Galaxy 2, South of Midnight, Atari 50 DLC, and dumb garbage James is inflicting on people.
It's Episode 948: The Reluctant Messiah of Albuquerque
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72919/ep...
It's Episode 948: The Reluctant Messiah of Albuquerque
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72919/ep...
Significantly less disturbing this week ART
October 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Significantly less disturbing this week ART
THIS WEEK: Close to You, Nintendo Vs. System, and games we took forever to beat in the Listener Mail segment.
New Business: Books, Bananza, Mario 64, Mario Galaxy 2, Wario & Mario. So much Mario. Also King Kong.
It's Episode 947: It's Open Season On Jonny-L
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72878/ep...
New Business: Books, Bananza, Mario 64, Mario Galaxy 2, Wario & Mario. So much Mario. Also King Kong.
It's Episode 947: It's Open Season On Jonny-L
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72878/ep...
October 13, 2025 at 12:54 AM
THIS WEEK: Close to You, Nintendo Vs. System, and games we took forever to beat in the Listener Mail segment.
New Business: Books, Bananza, Mario 64, Mario Galaxy 2, Wario & Mario. So much Mario. Also King Kong.
It's Episode 947: It's Open Season On Jonny-L
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72878/ep...
New Business: Books, Bananza, Mario 64, Mario Galaxy 2, Wario & Mario. So much Mario. Also King Kong.
It's Episode 947: It's Open Season On Jonny-L
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72878/ep...
Damn, I wrote this yesterday - BEFORE today's rumors about their future handheld system.
October 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Damn, I wrote this yesterday - BEFORE today's rumors about their future handheld system.
Jean, we should be out there snacking on bad guys! I am a predator! I need to be free ART
October 6, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Jean, we should be out there snacking on bad guys! I am a predator! I need to be free ART
This week: eShop sales, MK World updates, Everybody's Golf, Raiden NOVA, Star-Crossed Worlds.
Also: defending James from slander, memorable credits, and KILLING KIRBY
It's Episode 946: JCVD's Ass and the Pink Symbiote
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72769/ep...
Also: defending James from slander, memorable credits, and KILLING KIRBY
It's Episode 946: JCVD's Ass and the Pink Symbiote
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72769/ep...
October 6, 2025 at 3:27 AM
This week: eShop sales, MK World updates, Everybody's Golf, Raiden NOVA, Star-Crossed Worlds.
Also: defending James from slander, memorable credits, and KILLING KIRBY
It's Episode 946: JCVD's Ass and the Pink Symbiote
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72769/ep...
Also: defending James from slander, memorable credits, and KILLING KIRBY
It's Episode 946: JCVD's Ass and the Pink Symbiote
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72769/ep...
SOMETIMES THEY'LL TALK ON THEIR OWN. JUST LIKE THAT art
September 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
SOMETIMES THEY'LL TALK ON THEIR OWN. JUST LIKE THAT art
THIS WEEK: Fire Emblem Shadows stinks. Jon plays FC, 2 new Namco GBA games, a weird PAC-MAN thing, & Pepper Grinder.
Also: Bowser retiring, a furious TSA, a 64DD follow-up to the Virtual Boy, & a new sign to tap.
It's Episode 945: Release the 64DD Shell!
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72655/ep...
Also: Bowser retiring, a furious TSA, a 64DD follow-up to the Virtual Boy, & a new sign to tap.
It's Episode 945: Release the 64DD Shell!
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72655/ep...
September 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
THIS WEEK: Fire Emblem Shadows stinks. Jon plays FC, 2 new Namco GBA games, a weird PAC-MAN thing, & Pepper Grinder.
Also: Bowser retiring, a furious TSA, a 64DD follow-up to the Virtual Boy, & a new sign to tap.
It's Episode 945: Release the 64DD Shell!
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72655/ep...
Also: Bowser retiring, a furious TSA, a 64DD follow-up to the Virtual Boy, & a new sign to tap.
It's Episode 945: Release the 64DD Shell!
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72655/ep...
hi-rez for sickos
September 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
hi-rez for sickos
I drew a fake LCD Mii, what is going on with my life ART
September 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I drew a fake LCD Mii, what is going on with my life ART
This week: Jon gives Direct thoughts. We dunk on the Virtual Boy. Play a lot of Ninja games, and DK Bananza DLC.
Also, we deduce what ideas Nintendo has rejected if they are releasing Talking Flower.
It's Episode 944: WristPass - A Discreet Way to StreetPass
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72558/ep...
Also, we deduce what ideas Nintendo has rejected if they are releasing Talking Flower.
It's Episode 944: WristPass - A Discreet Way to StreetPass
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72558/ep...
September 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
This week: Jon gives Direct thoughts. We dunk on the Virtual Boy. Play a lot of Ninja games, and DK Bananza DLC.
Also, we deduce what ideas Nintendo has rejected if they are releasing Talking Flower.
It's Episode 944: WristPass - A Discreet Way to StreetPass
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72558/ep...
Also, we deduce what ideas Nintendo has rejected if they are releasing Talking Flower.
It's Episode 944: WristPass - A Discreet Way to StreetPass
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72558/ep...
A deadly game of cat and mouse ART
September 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A deadly game of cat and mouse ART
There was a big Nintendo Direct this week. We moved our recording schedule to accommodate it.
It was really REALLY weird.
There was a book, and Koizumi talked to a non-interactive flower, and...
It's Episode 943: I'm Seeing Double Here, Four Virtual Boys!
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72471/ep...
It was really REALLY weird.
There was a book, and Koizumi talked to a non-interactive flower, and...
It's Episode 943: I'm Seeing Double Here, Four Virtual Boys!
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72471/ep...
September 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
There was a big Nintendo Direct this week. We moved our recording schedule to accommodate it.
It was really REALLY weird.
There was a book, and Koizumi talked to a non-interactive flower, and...
It's Episode 943: I'm Seeing Double Here, Four Virtual Boys!
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72471/ep...
It was really REALLY weird.
There was a book, and Koizumi talked to a non-interactive flower, and...
It's Episode 943: I'm Seeing Double Here, Four Virtual Boys!
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72471/ep...
Already starting a new variation of this art...
September 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Already starting a new variation of this art...
it's fuckin over, man
September 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
it's fuckin over, man
I think we're sending mixed messages here ART
September 8, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I think we're sending mixed messages here ART
THIS WEEK Emails - Are we a Xenoblade podcast, where are the mascots, games for non-gamers, the toils of aging.
New Business: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Chibi-Robo, and Star-Crossed World DLC
It's Episode 942: We Can't Make the Ghost Ship Poster Any Clearer
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72346/ep...
New Business: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Chibi-Robo, and Star-Crossed World DLC
It's Episode 942: We Can't Make the Ghost Ship Poster Any Clearer
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72346/ep...
September 8, 2025 at 3:05 AM
THIS WEEK Emails - Are we a Xenoblade podcast, where are the mascots, games for non-gamers, the toils of aging.
New Business: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Chibi-Robo, and Star-Crossed World DLC
It's Episode 942: We Can't Make the Ghost Ship Poster Any Clearer
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72346/ep...
New Business: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Chibi-Robo, and Star-Crossed World DLC
It's Episode 942: We Can't Make the Ghost Ship Poster Any Clearer
nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/72346/ep...