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Episode 137: A SupEr Ev3nt

The successes, fails, and oddities from E3 2013 are discussed. Also, conference grades, our biggest takeaways, and much more! Our guest this week is Joe Bush, who won our E3 2013 Yes/No Contest with 37/50 correct. In addition, because Super was at a nearby Project M tournament, he stopped by Youko’s house to be there with him as he podcasted! Youko, Super, TonyTH, and Joe Bush break down the latest news from the gaming world in this E3 recap!

Easter Egg: Season 9 Theme Preview

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E3 2013 REVIEW
Microsoft
EA
Ubisoft
Sony
Nintendo

GRADES AND EXTRA THOUGHTS

Episode 136: SkypE Phon3 Call Deux

50 E3 2013 Yes/No Questions, Big Boss Predictions, and Kiefer Predictions are discussed. In this THREE HOUR monstrosity of an episode, we used Skype in order to have fans of the show call in live to discuss speculative E3 topics with us. Discussion includes Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Third-Party, and much more! Fans gave their bold “Big Boss Predictions” and then followed it up with even crazier “Kiefer Predictions,” after the news broke that Kiefer Sutherland would be the voice of Big Boss in Metal Gear Solid V. After E3 happens, we will be back next weekend with the winner of our Yes/No contest in order to discuss all that happened at the Electronic Entertainment Expo! But for now and for posterity, enjoy this hype-filled episode! Youko, TheBuzzSaw, Super, TonyTH, and all our fans who called in break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Dishwasher…yes

 

50 YES/NO QUESTIONS

MICROSOFT
Will an on-stage demo of Call of Duty: Ghosts either open or close Microsoft’s conference?
Will we hear more details about Halo 5 during E3?
Will video footage at least 8 of the supposedly 15 new Xbox One games be shown during Microsoft’s conference?
Will Rare’s new game for Xbox One be an addition to a franchise that featured a title on Nintendo 64?
Will a sequel of a game previously made for Kinect be revealed during Microsoft’s conference?
Will a child demo a game on stage during Microsoft’s conference?
Will Microsoft mention anything about their IllumiRoom projection technology during their conference?
Will Xbox One’s price be announced?
Will Xbox One’s specific release date be announced?
Will Microsoft air an unnecessary concert/event during their conference?

SONY
Will there be a demo of Beyond: Two Souls during Sony’s conference?
Will Sony further discuss their Gaikai plans for the PS4’s launch during their conference?
Will Sony elaborate more on how the PlayStation Vita connects to the PS4 during their conference?
Will a celebrity outside of the gaming industry appear on-stage at Sony’s conference?
Will a permanent PlayStation Vita price drop be announced?
Will a woman speak on-stage at any time during Sony’s conference?
Will Naughty Dog’s new game be announced as a new game in the Uncharted franchise?
Will the PS4’s price be announced?
Will the PS4’s specific release date be announced?
Will Sony use the words “US dollars” in their conference?

NINTENDO
Will Nintendo have less than three Nintendo Directs as part of their E3 coverage?
Will Nintendo discuss a game that includes the feature of using two Wii U Gamepads simultaneously?
Will we learn of the release windows or dates for the 3DS and smartphone Miiverse apps?
Will Nintendo announce more than 10 new game additions to the 3DS and Wii U eShop?
Will Retro Studios’ Wii U game finally be announced?
Will Nintendo announce a new, mainstream (full adventure, not a spinoff) Metroid game?
Will Nintendo announce a new game for at least one of the following franchises: F-Zero, Star Fox, or MOTHER?
Will a trailer of the next Super Smash Bros. game be revealed?
Will Nintendo announce that Wii U’s Virtual Console service will feature GameCube games?
Will Nintendo use the phrase “Up until now” in their conference?

THIRD-PARTIES
Will Square-Enix’s planned Final Fantasy game announcement be the next numbered installment (XV)?
Will Valve announce a new game for at least one of the following franchises: Half-Life, Portal, or Left 4 Dead?
Will Namco either announce a new Tales game or a localization of a Japanese-only release in the franchise?
Will Respawn Entertainment’s new game appear during a press conference?
Will EA show a gameplay demo for NBA Live 14 during their conference?
Will Wii U be completely absent from EA’s conference?
Will there be a demo of Watch Dogs during Ubisoft’s conference?
Will Level 5 reveal a release date/window for the localization of Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney?
Will SEGA pull the surprise that Sonic will be playable in the next Mario Kart game for Wii U?
Will a new game be announced that is part of a series whose last game came out more than 10 years ago?

IS THIS THE YEAR FOR (News Regarding…)
– Kingdom Hearts III
– Star Wars: Battlefront III
– The Last Guardian
– Banjo-Threeie
– Final Fantasy VII HD
– Star Fox Wii U
– Mirror’s Edge 2
– Beyond Good and Evil 2
– Persona 5
– Agent

Episode 135: XBAX Won

Xbox One’s reveal and confusion, Nintendo Direct, and EA ditching Online Passes are discussed. Also, Black Ops II’s awful post-credits scene and Catherine’s story in the Soapbox segment, Why Can’t Metroid Crawl is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! We’re gearing up for a very big E3 Skype call-in show next week, so there’s no guest this week. Instead, we’re revealing our YES/NO contest questions in preparation for that event! Youko, Super, and TonyTH break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Schedule changes, anniversary plans

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HEADLINES
Headline 1: Xbox One reveal and confusion
Headline 2: Nintendo Direct for 5/17 AND Nintendo monetizing YouTube videos
Headline 3: EA gets rid of online passes
Hilarity of the Weak: Why can’t Metroid crawl?

STORY POOL
Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies eShop-only release in Fall 2013
Nvidia’s Project Shield handheld system
Gran Turismo 6 coming to PS3 this holiday

OUT RECENTLY
Metro: Last Light, DUST 514, Resident Evil: Revelations, Donkey Kong Returns 3D, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger

SOAPBOX
Youko: Black Ops II’s awful post-credits scene
Tony: Pokébreeding, Catherine’s Story
Super: Car Shenanigans

Thought
E3 2013 YES/NO Contest

Episode 134: Calm Before Infinity

Last-minute Durango rumors, EA claims Star Wars games, and Katie Couric’s take on violent games are discussed. Also, mothers in video games and Adventure Time in the Soapbox segment, losing a life’s savings over a Kinect is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! It’s been a slow couple weeks, so there’s no guest this week. Instead, we’re awaiting the Next Xbox conference, preparing E3 Yes/No questions, and anticipating Superfluous! Youko, Super, and TonyTH break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Tony’s text/call alerts for Youko

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HEADLINES
Headline 1: Last-minute Durango Rumors
Games can be played offline?
Optional subscription fees may be $15/month
Internet falls for Infinity name
Headline 2: EA nabs Star Wars game properties
Headline 3: Katie Couric schooled on violent video games
Hilarity of the Weak: Man loses life savings over KinectAND THEN THIS HAPPENED

STORY POOL
Pokémon X/Y CoroCoro leak
Watch Dogs release date and trailer
Kevin Conroy not back as Batman in Origins

OUT RECENTLY
Soul Sacrifice, Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move

SOAPBOX
Youko: Mothers in video games
Tony: Adventure Time
Super: Fire Emblem: Awakening’s use of kids, Superfluous

Episode 133: An N-Direct Approach

Nintendo’s No-Show E3 Conference, 4/17’s Nintendo Direct, and Next Xbox reveal date are discussed. Also, David Hayter’s role in MGS5 and the Ratchet & Clank movie in the Soapbox segment, the Pizza Hut Xbox Live app is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! Cyberlink420 and GameBuddy from Sonic F join us to lend their intriguing perspectives on games. Meanwhile, this was our first episode broadcasted on Twitch.TV! Youko, Super, TonyTH, Cyberlink420, and GameBuddy break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: What might happen with Rayman Legends

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HEADLINES
Headline 1: No Nintendo Press Conference at E3
Headline 2: Nintendo Direct for 4/17
Headline 3: Next Xbox unveiled May 21st
Hilarity of the Weak: Pizza Hut Xbox App

STORY POOL
Skullgirls’ Paypal Issues
Metal Gear Solid The Legacy Collection
Mother 3 translation offered for free
Mewtwo’s New Transformation
Call of Duty: Ghosts leaked

OUT RECENTLY
Injustice: Gods Among Us, Pandora’s Tower, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner – Soul Hackers, Dead Island: Riptide, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, Poker Night at the Inventory 2

SOAPBOX
Youko: EA (Sports) seeming to abandon Wii U
Tony: Feeling sick, Internet problems, Teen Titans GO
GameBuddy: David Hayter not asked back for Metal Gear Solid V
Cyberlink: Ratchet & Clank movie
Super: Game Endings appearing in DLC