We take a pause to reflect on the NFL season, so Peter and Joel looks at how the football season is shaping up past the halfway point. What do they think about this week’s top four teams in the College Football Playoff rankings? Also, NCAAF Week 11 picks, NFL Week 10 predictions against the spread, and University of Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon finally resigns.
50 Fact Aftermath in the Smash Bros. Update, Xbox One gets a holiday price cut, and Nintendo’s announced sleep monitoring device are discussed. Also, YouTube rolls out their 60 FPS update, Anita Sarkeesian appears as a guest on a Colbert Report segment on GamerGate, Twitch changing its partial-nudity policy is our Hilarity of the Weak and much more! We are at Youmacon 2014 in Detroit, as we cram seven people in a small hotel room for a gaming podcast. Youko, CyberLink420, Decaff78, PsychoWingX9, Exo-Raikou, Cat, Richard, and Rhoran break down the latest news from the gaming world!
The San Francisco Giants win the World Series with an astounding performance by pitcher Madison Bumgarner! Meanwhile, the NBA season tips off, so Peter and Joel give you their predictions for the season. Will the media darling Cavaliers have what it takes to win the title? Also, NCAAF Week 10 picks, NFL Week 9 predictions against the spread, and the debut of the college football playoff rankings.
8-Player Matches, Smash Tour, and Mewtwo as DLC are discussed. Also, the fate of Ridley, a revamped Stage Builder with DANGER ZONES, Master Fortress, and much more! Before next week’s usual episode format, featuring SMYNjas at Youmacon 2014, we analyze the 50 Must-See Things Extravaganza for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U after a few days of reflection. Youko, Solharath, and Eevee break down the latest news from the gaming world!
Easter Egg: What GamerGate really is
The World Series has begun, so Peter and Joel give their take on whether the Royals or the Giants will win it all. Where does Steve Nash rank all-time, in terms of small point guards, with his career now in jeopardy? Also, NCAAF Week 9 picks, NFL Week 8 predictions against the spread, and Peyton Manning breaks the all-time career passing touchdown record.
David, a.k.a. “Decaff78,” joins us as our guest! The Major League Baseball playoffs are setting up a World Series clash, as a surprise team is taking the postseason by storm. Will the Royals take the crown? Meanwhile, Jameis Winston continues to do more unbelievable things off the field and Florida State seems to be all right with that. Also, NCAAF Week 8 picks, NFL Week 7 predictions against the spread, and the farewell to a U.S. soccer star.
The Wii U release date and The Great Cave Offensive in the Smash Bros. Update, our one-week-in Smash Bros. 3DS impressions, and Assassin’s Creed Unity’s resolution parity concerns are discussed. Also, the return of Mountain Dew Game Fuel, the end of an era for broadcast cartoons, NBA 2K15 failing with face-scan technology is our Hilarity of the Weak and much more! The fall season of video game sales begins and we’re just trying to hold on for the ride. Youko, Solharath, and Eevee break down the latest news from the gaming world!
Easter Egg: I’m Really Feeling It
Peter and Joel give their take on the Major League Baseball playoffs so far, as the ALCS and NLCS are about to begin. Who will advance between the Royals/Orioles and the Giants/Cardinals? How was last week’s college football season as wild as it was? Also, NCAAF Week 7 picks, NFL Week 6 predictions against the spread, and the NHL regular season begins.
Youko and Solharath are on location at The Big House 4 in Romulus, Michigan for the U.S. Midwest’s largest Smash Bros. tournament. This national event features Super Smash Bros. Melee and Project M competitions, with over 700 registered participants attending. As an added bonus, it takes place the day after the American and European release of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Youko asks Solharath about his thoughts regarding the tournament, before his impending pool matches. Also, the two discuss their initial impressions regarding the new Smash Bros. game, approximately 36 hours after its release.
Easter Egg: Youko and Solharath’s first Smash Bros. matches on 3DS
Peter is ashamed of Michigan, as his alma mater has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, regarding player safety this week. Meanwhile, Joel comes to terms with the elimination of the Pittsburgh Pirates from the MLB playoffs. Which teams have the best chance of making the World Series? Also, NCAAF Week 6 picks, NFL Week 5 predictions against the spread, and the odd stories from the last week of college football.