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SMYN: Xbox One Conference Reactions

You all wanted our immediate reactions after we finished watching the one-hour-long Xbox One reveal event? No? You didn’t? Well, you’re getting them anyway! Youko is joined by SolidSnake120 at The Dojo as they discuss their immediate reactions. What do they think of the name, its specifications, and some of the news like the Halo TV series? Enjoy the chaos! We’ll be a little more professional on the next proper SMYN episode in a week and a half.

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

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

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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 128: A Valentine 4 Luigi

‘Future of PlayStation’ incoming, Valentine Nintendo Direct, and Next-Xbox reported features are discussed. Also, Rayman Legends Wii U delay and Hasbro quells Fighting is Magic in the Soapbox segment, a ten-year-old’s girlfriend hunt on 3DS is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! Mic_128, who hasn’t been on the show in years, stops by with the Aussie flair that we missed so much! We finish the show with a thought on gaming Valentines – if the hosts were in a game’s world, who would their crushes be? Youko, Super, TonyTH, and Mic_128 break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Super meets a WTFP fan

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HEADLINES
Headline 1: Sony’s ‘Future of PlayStation’ February 20th event
Headline 2: Nintendo Direct – Valentine Edition
Headline 3: Next-Xbox reported features include no used games
Hilarity of the week: Ten-year-old’s GF hunt on 3DS

STORY POOL
Sony cuts ties with Superbot Entertainment
Unexpected games show up on Steam database

OUT RECENTLY
Fire Emblem Awakening, Dead Space 3, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Brain Age: Concentration Training

SOAPBOX
Youko: Completed Wii U Rayman Legends delayed
Tony: Thoughts on DmC and Dante’s character
Mic: Aussie game prices, 18+ ban lifts
Super: Hasbro quells Fighting is Magic

THOUGHT
Who would be your gaming Valentine (crush, if you were in that world)?

Episode 111.1: SkypE Phon3 Call

50 E3 2012 Yes/No Questions and Big Boss Predictions are discussed. In this FOUR HOUR monstrosity of an episode broken down into two parts, we used Skype in order to have fans of the show call in live to discuss speculative E3 topics with Youko and SamuraiPanda. PART ONE of this episode includes discussion of Microsoft and Sony. Next weekend, we will publicly reveal our big-picture plans for the identity of Show Me Your News. Then, E3 will happen and we will be back that following 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, SamuraiPanda, and all our fans who called in break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Episode 102: Three Months Later

SOPA/PIPA, Your Smash Fix, and Headline Recaps are discussed. Also, Katawa Shoujo and Indie Game Bundles in the Soapbox segment, Kinect use in Mass Effect 3 is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! Super is at a last-minute Smash tournament, so he is unable to join us this week. This week’s Thought involves five games that the hosts will attempt to beat by year’s end. Youko, TheBuzzSaw, and TonyTH break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: More Katawa Shoujo, NFL Playoffs