Archive for Season 9

Episode 160: SkypE to th3 Third (Part 2)

50 E3 2014 Yes/No Questions, Big Boss Predictions, and Kiefer Predictions are discussed. We used Skype in order to have fans of the show call in live to discuss speculative E3 topics with us. In this second part of this long episode, discussion includes Nintendo, Third-Party, and much more, whereas part one included Microsoft and Sony! 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: A special guest joins during the break

 

50 YES/NO QUESTIONS

NINTENDO
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– Wii U gets some form of a hardware redesign or improvement
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– A Wii U game is shown during the Digital Event that can use two Gamepads
– The Miiverse smartphone app is mentioned during the Digital Event
– More than one character is officially revealed for Super Smash Bros.
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– Nintendo’s Near Field Communication (NFC) figures are specially integrated with Super Smash Bros.
– The Legend of Zelda game for Wii U features motion control, as previously seen in Skyward Sword
– A new game project helmed by Shigeru Miyamoto is revealed during the Digital Event
FREEZESTAR
– Another Gamecube game will get a Wii U HD remake and it is shown during the Digital Event
– Plans for (one of the following) DS, N64, or Gamecube games on Wii U Virtual Console are revealed during the Digital Event
– The phrase “Up until now” is said during the Digital Event

THIRD-PARTIES
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– Square Enix gives Final Fantasy XV a release month for the U.S.
– A new game in one of the following franchises is revealed: Half-Life, Portal, Left 4 Dead
– Metal Gear Solid V will have a new trailer shown at either the Microsoft or Sony conference
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– Capcom reveals a new Resident Evil game
– EA reveals the next brand-new Mass Effect game
– The Wii U is completely absent during EA and Ubisoft’s conferences
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– Ubisoft ends their conference with a new game reveal (one not already confirmed to exist by Ubisoft) again
– Grand Theft Auto V makes the jump to Xbox One and PlayStation 4
– Destiny has a stage demo during either the Microsoft or Sony conference
MAJORMOSES
– A game is revealed in a series, in which its last title installment was released at least 10 years ago

IS THIS THE YEAR FOR (News Regarding…)
– The Last Guardian
– Banjo-Threeie
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– Star Fox (Wii U)
– Metroid (Wii U or 3DS)
– Fallout 4
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– The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (3DS)
– Crash Bandicoot
– Pokkén Fighters (Pokémon fighting game on Wii U)
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– Beyond Good and Evil 2
– Agent

Episode 160: SkypE to th3 Third (Part 1)

50 E3 2014 Yes/No Questions, Big Boss Predictions, and Kiefer Predictions are discussed. We used Skype in order to have fans of the show call in live to discuss speculative E3 topics with us. In this first part of this long episode, discussion includes Microsoft and Sony, whereas part two includes 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, Super, TonyTH, and all our fans who called in break down the latest news from the gaming world!

 

50 YES/NO QUESTIONS

MICROSOFT
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– Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare will open or close the conference
– A game will be shown during the conference that requires (not optional) Kinect controls
– SmartGlass functionality will be mentioned during the conference
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– Halo 5: Guardians will be demoed on stage during the conference
– The rumored Master Chief Collection, with a collection of numbered Halo games on Xbox One, is true
– The recently price-cut and Kinect-less Xbox One is addressed during the conference
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– A teaser trailer of the new Gears of War game for Xbox One is shown during the conference
– Microsoft mentions future virtual reality plans during the conference
– An old franchise from the studio Rare is rebooted on Xbox One
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– Phil Spencer changes his outfit during the course of the conference

SONY
– A specific release date is mentioned for the U.S. public release of PlayStation Now
– Project Morpheus (PlayStation’s virtual reality system) is mentioned during the conference
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– A new, exclusive Vita game (not a port or a remake) is announced during the conference
– Uncharted 4 has a presence at the conference
– A new God of War game is announced for PlayStation 4
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– The Last of Us 2 (a brand new sequel/prequel, not the original game remastered on PS4) is announced
– Either Quantic Dream or Media Molecule reveal their new PlayStation 4 game
– PlayStation 4 makes a value move (price cut or included bundle) to counter Microsoft’s recent price cut
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– A woman speaks on stage as a presenter during the conference
– The phrase “US dollars” is said during the conference

Episode 159: The Shifty Candy Bar

Ike and Female Villager in the Smash Bros. Update, Rumors of YouTube wanting to buy Twitch, and Microsoft’s latest Halo announcements and rumors are discussed. Also, the return of Flappy Bird is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! This week, we reveal the 50 questions for our big E3 Yes/No Contest, so make sure to submit your entry on our forums! Also, Youko’s voice is higher-pitched for some reason in this one and it’s something we’re going to have to sort out for next time. Youko, Super, and TonyTH break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Recent movies and tech problems

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WUT R U PLAYN?
Super: South Park: The Stick of Truth, Project M
Tony: Telltale’s Back to the Future, Braid, Kirby Triple Deluxe, The Walking Dead: Season Two – Episode 3
Youko: The Walking Dead: Season Two – Episode 3, South Park: The Stick of Truth

HEADLINES
Headline 1: Smash Bros. Update – Ike and Female Villager
Gamecube controller for Wii U manufactured by third party
Headline 2: Report – YouTube buying Twitch for $1B
Headline 3: Halo Announcement and Rumor
Halo 5: Guardians delayed until 2015
Halo’s Master Chief Collection rumored
Hilarity of the Weak: Flappy Bird coming back in August

STORY POOL
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection goes away
Far Cry 4 confirmed for November 2014, with box art
The Order: 1886 delayed until early 2015

OUT RECENTLY
Wolfenstein: The New Order, Transistor, Watch Dogs

50 E3 YES/NO QUESTIONS
Click here for contest submission thread

YOUTUBE VIDEO RECOMMENDATIONS
Super: Project M (Auction) – Robjoe vs K9 at UFGT X
Tony: Mega Man Legends 3 Fan Made Project Trailer
Youko: Mega64 Podcast – Google Search

Episode 158: My Date with Smash

Dragoon and Bullet Bill in the Smash Bros. Update, Nintendo’s E3 plans, and Microsoft’s latest reversals are discussed. Also, My Date with a Secret Agent in the Soapbox segment, Nintendo’s Tomodachi Life drama is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! Our guest is Rhoran, filmmaker and SMYN fan extraordinaire, as he tells us about his latest IndieGoGo film project! Youko, Super, and Rhoran break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Flattered = Drunk

Watch this episode in video form (or download the audio at the bottom)

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WUT R U PLAYN?
Super: Project M, Skies of Arcadia Legends, South Park: The Stick of Truth
Rhoran: Pokémon X, Garry’s Mod, Rhythm Heaven Fever, Donkey Kong (GBA), Super Mario Land, Aladdin (SNES)
Youko: Tales of the Abyss, Mario Golf: World Tour, Project M

HEADLINES
Headline 1: Smash Bros. Update – Dragoon and Bullet Bill
Headline 2: Nintendo’s E3 plans, Smash tournament, demos
Headline 3: Xbox One’s newest reversals
Kinect no longer required to be bundled
Paid apps no longer behind Gold paywall
Free games coming to Xbox Live Gold
Hilarity of the Weak: Nintendo’s bad response to Tomodachi Life gay marriage petition and CLARIFICATION

STORY POOL
E.T. found in New Mexico landfill
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire announced
Mario Kart 8 Direct
Xbox Originals to bring entertainment programming to platform
Nintendo discusses “Nintendo Figure Platform” at investor meeting
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare stars Kevin Spacey

OUT RECENTLY
NES Remix 2, The Amazing Spiderman 2, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle, Daylight, Child of Light, Kirby Triple Deluxe, Mario Golf: World Tour, MLB 14: The Show, The Walking Dead: Season 2 – Episode 3

SOAPBOX
Rhoran: “My Date with a Secret Agent” IndieGoGo

YOUTUBE VIDEO RECOMMENDATIONS
Super: YTPMV: Looking for You
Rhoran: Kids of Today vs. 1980s Technology
Youko: Louie – So Did the Fat Lady

Episode 157: Handheld Fire

Smash Bros. Direct in the Smash Bros. Update, Amazon Fire TV, and Nintendo’s venture into Season Passes are discussed. Also, PlayStation doing Flash Sales correctly and Skies of Arcadia’s ship battles in the Soapbox segment, Call of Duty “swatting” is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! There is a lot to cover, after our two-hour Smash Bros. video analysis from earlier this month. Youko, Super, and TonyTH break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Colbert to The Late Show

Watch this episode in video form (or download the audio at the bottom)

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WUT R U PLAYN?
Super: Super Mario Bros. 3 (3DS), Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, Skies of Arcadia Legends
Tony: Gone Home, Batman: Arkham Origins, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Kirby’s Return to Dreamland
Youko: Tales of Symphonia, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

HEADLINES
Headline 1: Smash Bros. Update – Smash Direct
Direct recap, sponsors, documentary sequel Kickstarter
Headline 2: Amazon Fire TV
Headline 3: Nintendo enters the world of Season Pass DLC
Hilarity of the Weak: “Swatting” occurs after Call of Duty loss

STORY POOL
Game Boy turns 25 – Handheld memories?
Humongous Entertainment games hit Steam
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel announced
Danganronpa 2 coming stateside on September 2
Tales of Hearts R coming stateside this winter
Ace Attorney goes to the Meiji era
Rise playable in P4A Ultimax
Bungie composer Marty O’Donnell fired without cause
Five-year-old exposes Xbox One security flaw

OUT RECENTLY
The Elder Scrolls Online, LEGO: The Hobbit, Kinect Sports Rivals, R.B.I. Baseball, Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars, Trials Fusion

SOAPBOX
Youko: PlayStation doing things right with Flash Sales
Tony: Man of Steel’s ending fight
Super: Ship battles in Skies of Arcadia

YOUTUBE VIDEO RECOMMENDATIONS
Super: Starbomb – It’s Dangerous to Go Alone AND Fat Refund
Tony: Gone Home playthrough
Youko: Metal Gear Solid V trailer recreated in GTAV