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SMYN Ultimate | Episode 13: A Delayed Direct Reveal

Your weekly weekend podcasting source recaps the biggest news in anticipation of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Youko returns with Super and TonyTH to discuss the delayed Nintendo Direct and what Smash Bros. reveal could be incoming, an email tip about wireless Gamecube controllers at GameStop, David Hayter claims to not have recorded any Snake lines yet, a music update that gives a Metal Gear Solid flair to Mario, Final Destination rounds up this week’s Smash Blog updates, and a question from Zenjestr about current assist trophies we would like to see as playable characters

-OUTLINE-

(3:04) TOP SMASH STORIES
• (3:11) Nintendo Direct delayed due to Hokkaido earthquake
• (8:52) Who is the most likely upcoming Smash Bros. character reveal?
• (15:36) David Hayter says he hasn’t recorded Snake lines yet

(16:59) RUMOR CENTRAL
TIP (Shawzilla): Wireless Gamecube Controllers at GameStop?

(22:46) SMASH BLOG UPDATES
• (22:58) Ike
• (25:19) King Dedede
• (29:30) Fortress Boss (Super Mario Bros. 3)
• (32:46) Final Destination
• (35:36) Alolan Exeggutor
• (38:11) NOT POSTED

(38:59) MAILTIME
• Zenjestr: “If Sakurai had a special Fighter Ballot this time around where we could select any two KO’able assist trophies (so no Moon, Nintendog, Pong, etc.) as playable fighters, who would you EXPECT to win and who would you WANT to win.”

(42:05) OUTRO
Youko on TwitterThe PowerSwitch
Super on Twitter
Tony on TwitterMiddle Ground Comics
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Episode 182: E3 2015 Drives Us Bats

Every E3 2015 press conference, the winners of the show, and lingering thoughts regarding where the game industry stands are discussed. Also, another Warner Bros. PC disaster, the long-awaited announcement of Zero Escape 3, Gamestop opening retro game sales, and much more! Joe has been playing Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Batman: Arkham Knight is out recently, and Peter recommends the Uncharted 4 extended demo from E3 2015! Our guest is Joel (also known as Imabeast78), who won our E3 2015 Yes/No contest with 38/50 correct! Youko, Eevee, thedobaga, GymleaderBen, and Imabeast78 break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Wii Fit is judgmental

-OUTLINE-

(4:11) JOEL: Nintendo at E3 2015
(30:57) RACHEL: Sony at E3 2015
(50:37) BEN: Microsoft at E3 2015
JOE: Third Parties at E3 2015
(1:07:23) Bethesda
(1:13:43) EA
(1:22:14) Ubisoft
(1:31:27) Square-Enix
(1:39:51) PETER: E3 2015 Wrap-Up

(1:48:20) MORE HEADLINES
Batman: Arkham Knight PC version is a disaster
Zero Escape 3 announced
Project CARS 2 already announced
Gamestop sells retro games online

(1:56:15) WUT R U PLAYN
Ben: Heroes of the Storm, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Bloodborne
Joe: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes, Silent Hill, We Love Katamari, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Joel: Splatoon, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS, Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Super Metroid, Super Mario Bros 3, Borderlands 2
Rachel: Super Mario 3D Land, Final Fantasy Theatrhythm: Curtain Call, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Mario Kart 7, World of Warcraft
Peter: Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, Batman: Arkham Knight

(2:14:46) OUT RECENTLY
Magicka 2, Telltale’s Game of Thrones: Episode 4, Splatoon, LEGO Jurassic World, Batman: Arkham Knight, Art Academy: Home Studio, J-Stars Victory VS+

(2:20:36) YOUTUBE RECOMMENDATIONS
Peter: Uncharted 4 Extended E3 Demo
Rachel: My Virgin Kitchen – Mini Pancakes
Joel: Beatfox is Trick-Man (a SSB4 Pac-Man combo video)
Joe: ProJared – Tamagotchi
Ben: PEPPERO BITHDAY 2: THE CHALLENGE

(2:28:47) EASTER EGG

Episode 144: Toon in the Head

Peach, Toon Link, and Sonic in the Smash Bros. Update, Valve’s three big Living Room announcements, and the latest Nintendo Direct are discussed. Also, Gamestop’s rare title pricing and Mega Charizard X in the Soapbox segment, Minecraft being blamed for a school violence incident is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! Our guest is Decaff78 from the SMYN Network wrestling podcast Superplex – what has Decaff been playing recently and what will he get on his Soapbox about? Youko, Super, TonyTH, and Decaff78 break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Youko’s PS3 acts strangely

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. 2, Super Mario Land 2
Decaff: Grand Theft Auto V, The Wonderful 101, Kingdom Hearts HD, Pokémon Rumble U, Pokémon White 2
Tony: Kingdom Hearts HD, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Youko: Kingdom Hearts HD, Grand Theft Auto V, God of War: Ascension, Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories (watched), Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies (demo)

HEADLINES
Headline 1: Smash Bros. Update – Peach, Toon Link, and Sonic
Headline 2: SteamOS, Machines, and Controller
Headline 3: Nintendo Direct 10/1
Hilarity of the Weak: Blaming Minecraft for school violence

STORY POOL
Mighty No. 9 Kickstarter completes
Tokyo Game Show was disappointing
Microsoft working on “Cortana” Siri competitor
SEGA buys Atlus
Wii Fit U and Wii Sports Club
Hiroshi Yamauchi passes away

OUT RECENTLY
ARMA III, The Wonderful 101, Grand Theft Auto V, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD (digital), FIFA 14, Scribblenauts Unmasked, Rain, NBA 2K14

SOAPBOX
Youko: No EA Sports NCAA football game next year
Tony: Cloud/Sephiroth’s Advent Children antics
Decaff: Gamestop’s rare title pricing
Super: Mega Charizard X

YOUTUBE VIDEO RECOMMENDATIONS
Super: Robert Downey, Jr. and Nathan Fillion
Decaff: Pokécapn’s Mario Party LP
Tony: The Stupidest Wrestling Match in the History of Man
Youko: Ace Attorney vs Rhythm Heaven Fever

EXTRA SHOW LINKS
Superplex

Episode 95: Link is a Racist

Ambassador Program, 3DS Extension Slide Pad, and Dragon Quest X are discussed. Also, Minecraft 1.8 and Ca(t)com Problems in the Soapbox segment, a Thought on 9/11’s Tenth Anniversary, the Cumming Gamestop Slip-Up is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! Master WGS and DarkBomber join us from Box of Danger, providing their wonderful insight and humor. Mailtime is also featured – what are the hosts’ biggest “guilty pleasure” games? Youko, TheBuzzSaw, Super, TonyTH, Master WGS, and DarkBomber break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: My Little Pony/Racist Comments

Episode 94: Come On Irene

Gamescom Round-Up, Gamestop & Deus Ex, and 3DS Rumor Mill are discussed. Also, EA fails in the Soapbox segment, a Thought on Personal Gaming Tragedies, the Notch Quake Throwdown is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! There is no guest this week, as the hosts sure up their four-person chemistry. Mailtime (Failtime?) is also featured – what are the hosts’ favorite alcoholic drinks? Youko, TheBuzzSaw, Super, and TonyTH break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Technical Breakdown