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With myself, Super, SwordHunter, and SolidSnake120 watching all of the big E3 2014 events this year, I thought we should try something ambitious.

Not only did we record reactions before and after each conference, but we let the webcam and microphone roll during each of them as well!

As a taste of what we got out of each of the events, along with how we plan to make editing use of the videos, here is a sample of one the best moments from the Super Smash Bros. Invitational tournament.


Over the next week or so, I will try to make edited compilations of our best reactions from the following conferences/events. These will be edited to include the links once they are updated.

Microsoft Conference
EA Conference
Ubisoft Conference
Sony Conference
Nintendo Digital Event
Super Smash Bros. Invitational Tournament

Are there any moments that you want me to include from each of those events?

With E3 2014 only days away and after re-watching last year’s press conferences (mostly to get them off my DVR), let’s recap the claims that were made by each of the Big Three companies (plus EA and Ubisoft) and see how they did almost one year later! Five conferences will be reviewed for not their content quality, but the truthfulness of the claims that were made, between now and Episode 160 of SMYN. Up next is Nintendo at E3 2013, after the break!

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With E3 2014 nearly a week away and after re-watching last year’s press conferences (mostly to get them off my DVR), let’s recap the claims that were made by each of the Big Three companies (plus EA and Ubisoft) and see how they did almost one year later! Five conferences will be reviewed for not their content quality, but the truthfulness of the claims that were made, between now and Episode 160 of SMYN. Up next is Sony at E3 2013, after the break!

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With E3 2014 less than a week away and after re-watching last year’s press conferences (mostly to get them off my DVR), let’s recap the claims that were made by each of the Big Three companies (plus EA and Ubisoft) and see how they did almost one year later! Five conferences will be reviewed for not their content quality, but the truthfulness of the claims that were made, between now and Episode 160 of SMYN. Up next is Ubisoft at E3 2013, after the break!

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With E3 2014 less than a week away and after re-watching last year’s press conferences (mostly to get them off my DVR), let’s recap the claims that were made by each of the Big Three companies (plus EA and Ubisoft) and see how they did almost one year later! Five conferences will be reviewed for not their content quality, but the truthfulness of the claims that were made, between now and Episode 160 of SMYN. Up next is EA at E3 2013, after the break!

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With E3 2014 less than a week away and after re-watching last year’s press conferences (mostly to get them off my DVR), let’s recap the claims that were made by each of the Big Three companies (plus EA and Ubisoft) and see how they did almost one year later! Five conferences will be reviewed for not their content quality, but the truthfulness of the claims that were made, between now and Episode 160 of SMYN. Up first is MICROSOFT at E3 2013, after the break!

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As you may know by now, a new Nintendo Direct is upon us – April 8th at 6 PM ET. This one is special, though, since its sole focus is on our community’s most anticipated game – Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS.

In preparation for this event, I thought I’d write down my five BIG BOSS PREDICTIONS for tomorrow’s presentation. Additionally, I’ve added an extra aspect to each core prediction that is rather out-there as a KIEFER PREDICTION.

If you are unfamiliar with our little prediction method, let’s put it like this…

BIG BOSS PREDICTIONS involve the prognosticator taking a bold risk, beyond the usual guess.
KIEFER PREDICTIONS go one step further to the verge of madness, much like the news of Kiefer Sutherland as the new voice of Big Boss.

Now, as we know with Nintendo, none of these are guaranteed to happen, but I’ve placed them in an order of “Most to Least Likely to Happen.”

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As you may know by now, a new Nintendo Direct is upon us – February 13th at 5 PM ET. Conveniently, we also have a new episode of Show Me Your News! to record! Before we get to the details of that, though, I thought I’d write down five BIG BOSS PREDICTIONS for tomorrow’s presentation. Additionally, I’ve added an extra aspect to each core prediction that is rather out-there as a KIEFER PREDICTION. If you are unfamiliar with this prediction method, this should help illuminate things. Now, as we know with Nintendo, none of these are guaranteed to happen, but I’ve placed them in an order of “Most to Least Likely to Happen.”

BIG BOSS: DIDDY KONG REVEALED FOR SUPER SMASH BROS.
This almost feels like a given, doesn’t it? Sakurai may tip his hand early on this one, but tomorrow is the Japanese release date for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. Given the recent trends with Smash veterans and Japanese game release dates, most Smash fans consider this to be a foregone conclusion. In fact, a Smash reveal that isn’t Diddy Kong would likely be the most surprising part of the entire Direct.
KIEFER: DIDDY WILL BE A DUO CHARACTER WITH DIXIE, AKIN TO THE ICE CLIMBERS
This idea has been floating out there in character roster “leaks.” Not to give those lists any credit, but there is some credence to the idea, even if it’s a little bit bizarre. If any characters need to be cut from Brawl, a good argument could be made for Ice Climbers, especially if a new Diddy/Dixie combo reflected the popular Donkey Kong Country 2 play style. We know that Sakurai wanted to try more characters like this in Brawl, with Plusle/Minun’s existence among the “Forbidden Seven.” Plus, Dixie’s existence in Tropical Freeze helps her case for this to happen, even if the chances are slim.

BIG BOSS: MARIO KART 8 WILL GET A RELEASE DATE
This game has to be the star of the show. It has to be. We know that the game is coming out in May. Come on, Nintendo. It’s time.
KIEFER: MARIO KART 8’S NORTH AMERICAN RELEASE DATE WILL BE MAY 11, 2014
Following Nintendo’s trend of releasing games in the U.S. on a Sunday, what better message is there than “Spend Mother’s Day with your mom by racing her around the track”?

BIG BOSS: DESPITE HEARING ABOUT IT FROM THE INVESTOR MEETING, THERE WILL BE NO WORD ABOUT NINTENDO DS VIRTUAL CONSOLE ON WII U
Even though they dangled that nugget out there to appease shareholders, it wouldn’t be surprising if Nintendo did not have the specifics nailed down on this yet. Licensing, game lineups, software roll-outs – there’s a lot to do to get this DS emulation ready for public use and there is little confidence in Nintendo’s Virtual Console abilities at this moment.
KIEFER: INSTEAD, WE WILL GET THE FIRST DETAILS/GAMES ABOUT GAME BOY ADVANCE VIRTURAL CONSOLE ON 3DS
I mean, seriously, how long has it been since 3DS Ambassadors have been able to play Game Boy Advance games on their 3DS? It’s inexcusable not to have a public plan in place for this by now!

BIG BOSS: WE WILL HEAR MORE DETAILS ABOUT YARN YOSHI
Oh yeah, remember this game? It has been more than a year since we have heard anything about the next game from Good-Feel, the developers on 2010’s Kirby’s Epic Yarn. With Yoshi’s New Island only a month away for 3DS, it would make sense for Iwata or Reggie to say “And speaking of Yoshi…”
KIEFER: THE GAME WILL BE RELEASED IN JUNE, IN WHAT WILL BE DUBBED “THE YEAR OF YOSHI”
Assuming we hear more about Yarn Yoshi, considering the Nintendo Direct will feature titles through the end of spring, the first part of this prediction would make some sense. Though, considering what happened in the last “Year of (insert character here),” maybe they shouldn’t go through with the second part…

BIG BOSS: A BRAND-NEW WII U GAME FEATURING A FAMILIAR NINTENDO CHARACTER WILL BE ANNOUNCED
This prediction exists mostly because Nintendo desperately needs Wii U software with familiar faces. Good games are the only thing that can save the Wii U now. Nintendo turned around the 3DS with this formula, but it needs to start as soon as possible with the Wii U. On the other hand…
KIEFER: THIS GAME WILL BE ONLY AVAILABLE ON THE ESHOP
Unfortunately, what the Wii U really needs is game presence in retail stores. Those who already own the Wii U are familiar with the eShop, but that doesn’t help build new customers and growing sales numbers. As we’ve seen before, it seems to be easy for Nintendo to announce an eShop game like this for release within the month – Dr. Luigi, anyone? As much as I’d like to predict absurd something like “this will be a Star Fox game,” I’m being more of a realist with this least-likely prediction.

What are your Nintendo Direct predictions, both Big Boss and Kiefer? Let us know in the comments below!

Anyway, about that SMYN episode…

SMYN: Episode 153
Thursday, February 13th
6 PM Eastern
Guests: CyberLink420 and GameBuddy

It’s going to be a jam-packed show, filled with Nintendo Direct discussion shortly after it airs. Plus, with these two Sonic F co-creators, you know you’re going to want to hear their thoughts on the Sonic Boom animated series/video game reveal

As always, the episode will be streamed LIVE on our Twitch.TV account.

SANIC HYPE!

Did you know that VGX (formerly known as the Spike VGAs) is this Saturday at 6 PM ET? I know, I’m ready for you to say “I don’t care.”

But maybe you should pay attention this year.

Supposedly, this year is a “retooling” of what the VGAs were. If all early indications are correct, VGX is not only going to be an award show, but it will also be a place for game companies to make brand new announcements to the viewing public.

That’s right. VGX is trying to become a place where news breaks, just like a press conference at E3.

VGX seems to be the brainchild of Geoff Keighley of GameTrailers/SpikeTV fame. So far, he has confirmed the existence of several games at the show. Titanfall, Quantum Break, South Park, The Witcher 3, The Division, and more are all going to be there in some form.

But so will one man and his presence is surprising and pleasing Nintendo fans everywhere.

Reggie Fils-Aime, President & COO of Nintendo of America, will be on stage at VGX.

While nobody but Reggie and Nintendo seems to know what is being planned, it will apparently be on a world-premiere level. So, it’s time to start predicting!

I’ll start your imaginations with my thought of what Reggie will show at VGX, but it’s a bit of a doozy…

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