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SMYN Ultimate | Episode 14: Isabelle and the Box Theory

Your weekly weekend podcasting source recaps the biggest news in anticipation of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Youko returns with Super, TonyTH, and guest Tony “Gimpyfish” Dennis to discuss the reveal of Isabelle in a Nintendo Direct, the Box Theory gives the strongest evidence to date of a final roster, Smash Bros. Ultimate may not have cloud saves, a music update about Pikmin swaying, Bowser rounds up this week’s Smash Blog updates, and a question from ItsABugHuntMan about the 12-character roster if Smash Bros. was a new series in 2018

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(3:18) HELLO, GIMPYFISH!
• What’s new?
• Explain your connection to Smash

(7:01) TOP SMASH STORIES
• (7:06) Nintendo Direct reveals Isabelle for Smash Bros. Ultimate
• (23:48) Certain Nintendo games won’t have cloud save backup
• (30:08) Smash Bros. limited edition Switch bundle on November 2nd
• (31:04) Events calendar opens up on Smash Bros. website for public demos

(32:29) RUMOR CENTRAL
• (32:26) “Box theory” suggests only two more character reveals remain with character icon mockup

(41:50) SMASH BLOG UPDATES
• (42:00) Bowser
• (52:53) Toon Link
• (59:16) Pikmin – Main Theme
• (1:04:42) Summit
• (1:09:08) Ryu
• (1:14:27) Isabelle Trailer

(1:14:37) MAILTIME
• (1:15:00) Itsabughuntman: “If Super Smash Bros. never existed, and the first game in this brand new series was announced to release in 2018, what would the 12 character roster be?”

(1:22:41) OUTRO
Youko on TwitterThe PowerSwitch
Super on Twitter
Tony on TwitterMiddle Ground Comics
Gimpyfish on Twitter62-bit Gaming on Twitch
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SMYN Ultimate | Episode 12: Bravely Made Renders

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 4chan Renders rumor and the idea of Bravely Default’s Agnès as a playable character, the Smash Bros. Switch Pro Controller, new details revealed in Nintendo Power podcast, the possibility of amiibo unlocking characters, a music update that revamps a theme with terrible instruments, Rathalos rounds up this week’s Smash Blog updates, and a question from Matzewolf about the number of stages we think will still be revealed

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(2:50) TOP SMASH STORIES
• (2:54) Special Edition bundle and Smash-themed Pro Controller
• (7:29) Nintendo Power podcast discusses Squad Strike and reveals Guile’s theme
• (12:50) Character cross-off Twitter meme

(15:14) RUMOR CENTRAL
• (15:21) 4chan Renders Rumorconfirmed FAKE
• (22:15) Amiibo may unlock characters

(25:02) SMASH BLOG UPDATES
• (25:11) Ness
• (29:33) Rathalos
• (32:58) Yoshi’s New Island – Main Theme
• (35:42) New Donk City Hall
• (37:38) Peach
• (44:33) Wolf

(52:08) MAILTIME
• (52:33) Matzewolf: “There have been four new stages revealed so far – Great Plateau Tower, Moray Towers, New Donk City Hall, and Dracula’s Castle. How many more new stages do you think we will we get in the game?”

(56:28) OUTRO
Youko on TwitterThe PowerSwitch
Super on Twitter
Tony on TwitterMiddle Ground Comics
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SMYN Ultimate | Episode 8: EVO and Direct Breaking News

Your weekly weekend podcasting source recaps the biggest news in anticipation of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Youko returns with Super and our guest Alex O’Neill from Irrational Passions to discuss the breaking news of EVO 2018 Melee Finals and a Smash Bros. Direct announcement, how Smash Bros. Ultimate and Wii U were presented at EVO, a Generation VII Pokémon representative rumor, Jigglypuff and Wario bring the humor in their screenshots, Lylat Cruise rounds up this week’s Smash Blog updates, and questions from Max Roberts and Phantomstar64 about how stage selection should be arranged and our favorite amiibo

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(3:31) CATCHING UP WITH ALEX
• (3:51) What’s new with Alex
• (5:58) Favorite games played since SMYN
• (8:03) Irrational Passions and Podcast Ultimate

(10:45) QUICK HITS
• (10:51) Smash Bros. Ultimate exhibition at EVO 2018
• (14:06) Crowd boos Bayonetta at EVO 2018 Smash 4 Grand Finals

(24:11) RUMOR CENTRAL
• (24:29) DasVergeben claims no Decidueye, Lycanroc, or Mimikyu

(30:46) SMASH BLOG UPDATES
• (31:00) Jigglypuff
• (38:54) Fake Smash Ball
• (43:28) Galaga Medley
• (49:57) Lylat Cruise
• (53:47) BREAKING NEWS: Smash Bros. Direct announced for 8/8 at 10 AM ET
• (59:37) Wario
• (1:04:47) BREAKING NEWS: Leffen wins EVO 2018 Melee Finals
• (1:05:53) Rodin

(1:09:17) MAILTIME
• (1:09:39) Max Roberts: “How do you think stages will be organized/handled in Ultimate? With the possibility of 100+ stages, it seems messy and daunting to just throw them up on pages and have people scroll through.”
• (1:14:01) Phantomstar64: “What are some of your favorite amiibo?”

(1:17:51) OUTRO
Youko on TwitterThe PowerSwitch
Super on Twitter
Alex on TwitterIrrational Passions
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SMYN Ultimate | Episode 7: Falcon Goes to Daytona

Your weekly weekend podcasting source recaps the biggest news in anticipation of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Youko returns with Super, TonyTH, and our guest Joel Orndorff (Imabeast78) to discuss an F-Zero combination of Captain Falcon and a crossover medley, an upcoming exhibition on the EVO 2018 stage, Nintendo Direct and Isabelle rumors, the Mii fighters show that the shadow of customs lives on, Princess Peach’s Castle rounds up this week’s Smash Blog updates, and questions from Timberwolf and Missingno87 about stages for our most wanted characters and Brawl and Smash 4’s biggest character mistakes

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(2:40) CATCHING UP WITH IMABEAST78
• (2:41) What’s new with Joel
• (3:46) Favorite games played since SMYN
• (7:10) Streaming on Twitch

(9:07) QUICK HITS
• (9:09) Showing on EVO stage, August 3rd at 9 PM ET
• (12:56) August 2nd Nintendo Direct rumor
• (19:20) DasVergeben teases Isabelle

(20:20) SMASH BLOG UPDATES
• (20:30) Mii Brawler/Swordfighter/Gunner
• (26:33) Great Plateau Tower
• (30:18) F-Zero Medley
• (36:32) Princess Peach’s Castle
• (41:09) R.O.B.
• (47:54) Captain Falcon

(53:38) MAILTIME
• (54:04) Timberwolf: “What kind of stage would you want to see come with your most anticipated newcomer, if they’re not from a heavily represented series already?”
• (1:00:53) Missingno87: “What do you see as the biggest mistake in Brawl and Smash 4 regarding character choice and move sets?”

(1:05:47) OUTRO
Youko on TwitterThe PowerSwitch
Super on Twitter
TonyTH on Twitter
Joel on TwitterJoel on Twitch
Show Me Your News on TwitterSMYN Discord

Episode 184: A Wedding in Screaming Valleys

Our Gamescom 2015 preview, SGDQ 2015 comes to a close, new Super Smash Bros. DLC includes Tourney Mode, and rumors of possible game remakes are discussed. Also, Windows 10 is released on PCs, Nintendo NX may have its first announced games, Kojima and Del Toro are still conspiring and much more! Ben has been playing Life is Strange, Five Nights at Freddy’s 4 is out recently, and Peter recommends his and Rachel’s wedding on YouTube! Our guest is Darkurai, who helps recount the events of our eighth podcast anniversary celebration! Youko, Eevee, thedobaga, GymleaderBen, and Darkurai break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Dark Domestic Satanic Rituals

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(2:45) PETER: Gamescom Preview
(13:01) BEN: SGDQ 2015 and Speedrunning
(29:01) DARKURAI: Smash Bros DLC from July 31
(42:02) JOE: Remake teases: Final Fantasy XII and Resident Evil 2

(57:47) MORE HEADLINES
Windows 10 released
Dragon Quest XI announced…for NX?
Kojima and Del Toro still looking to work on a project
Nintendo TVii shutting down August 11

(1:07:26) WUT R U PLAYN
ALL: #8YearsofSMYN Games
Ben: Heroes of the Storm, Super Mario World, King’s Quest, Life is Strange
Joe: Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX, Punch-Out!!
Darkurai: Grand Theft Auto V, Planetside 2, Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+
Rachel: Mario Kart 7, World of Warcraft
Peter: Mario Kart 7, Life is Strange

(1:29:39) OUT RECENTLY
Telltale’s Game of Thrones: Episode 5, Five Nights at Freddy’s 4: The Final Chapter, King’s Quest: A Knight to Remember, Angry Birds 2, Life is Strange: Episode 4

(1:31:35) YOUTUBE RECOMMENDATIONS
Peter: Rachel Yates and Peter Spezia’s Wedding AND SMYN Network – 8 Years of SMYN
Rachel: Vinesauce Vinny – The Choicest Voice
Darkurai: Achievement Hunter – GTA V Online Heist
Joe: MAD-DAWG
Ben: Bill Nye Reading Mean Tweets

(1:38:27) EASTER EGG