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| October 13, 2014
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Episode 169: Smashing with Parity

The Wii U release date and The Great Cave Offensive in the Smash Bros. Update, our one-week-in Smash Bros. 3DS impressions, and Assassin’s Creed Unity’s resolution parity concerns are discussed. Also, the return of Mountain Dew Game Fuel, the end of an era for broadcast cartoons, NBA 2K15 failing with face-scan technology is our Hilarity of the Weak and much more! The fall season of video game sales begins and we’re just trying to hold on for the ride. Youko, Solharath, and Eevee break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: I’m Really Feeling It

Episode 169: Smashing with Parity [ 1:40:34 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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HEADLINES
Headline 1: Smash Bros. Update – Wii U Release Date
Smash Bros. Facebook page confirms Wii U stage early
Headline 2: Our thoughts on Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Headline 3: Assassin’s Creed: Unity caps performance to 900p, 30fps
Ubisoft’s clarification
Hilarity of the weak: NBA 2K15 fails with face technology

STORY POOL
Mountain Dew Game Fuel returning with new flavor
End of an era for broadcast cartoons
Hatsune Miku on late-night American TV
GamerGate somehow stoops even lower

OUT RECENTLY
Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor, Forza Horizon 2, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Crimes and Punishments: Sherlock Holmes, Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Skylanders Trap Team, Alien: Isolation, DriveClub, Project Spark, NBA 2K15, Fantasia: Music Evolved

WUT R U PLAYN?
Solharath: Project M, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Hyrule Warriors
Eevee: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Portal 2, Bioshock Infinite, The Binding of Isaac
Youko: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Portal 2

YOUTUBE VIDEO RECOMMENDATIONS
Solharath: OMG BISCOFF SPREAD
Eevee: Markiplier – Octodad Funniest Moments
Youko: BotanicSage – Together We Ride the Booty

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| April 8, 2014
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SMYN: Smash Bros. Direct Analysis

Youko, Super, TonyTH, and RobJoe break down the excellent 40-minute Nintendo Direct about Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS. It is highly recommended that you watch the Direct before listening/viewing this podcast. Also, the video version of this podcast is a better experience than the audio, with embedded video contributing to our analysis. We leave no stone unturned in this two-hour Smash Bros. extravaganza!

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

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– Release Date
— 3DS: Summer 2014, Wii U: Winter 2014
– Technical Tidbits
— FPS, Music
– Stages
— 3DS, Wii U, Bosses
– Online Multiplayer
— For Fun/Glory, Final Destinations, Global Smash Power
– Items
– Assist Trophies
– Pokéballs
– Returning Fighters
— Samus, Zero Suit Samus, Zelda, Sheik, Kirby, Dedede, Lucario, Pikmin & Olimar, Pit, Yoshi
– New Fighters
— Rosalina & Luma, Little Mac, Villager, Mega Man, Wii Fit Trainers
– Mysterious/Customizable Special Moves
– Smash Run
– Challengers Approaching
— Charizard, Greninja

SMYN: Smash Bros. Direct Analysis [ 1:49:37 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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| March 16, 2014
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Episode 155: Sipping On Some Life (II)

Tortimer Island and Lumiose City in the Smash Bros. Update, Melee is going to MLG and EVO, and Batman: Arkham Knight’s debut are discussed. Also, Watch Dogs’ new release date, Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn, and much more! It’s been a year since we’ve had a more relaxed podcast, talking about our current states in life with some drinks. Except, this time, two of the three hosts get pretty drunk when they are in the same house together. Youko, Super, and TonyTH break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: When I’m sober, I am going to regret this

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WUT R U PLAYN?
Super: Project M, Tales of the Abyss 3DS
Tony: South Park: The Stick of Truth, Punch-Out!!, Super Mario 3D World
Youko: Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy, The Walking Dead: Season Two – Episode 2, Tales of Symphonia, Peggle 2

STORY POOL
Smash Bros. Update – Tortimer Island and Lumiose City
Super Smash Bros. Melee joins MLG and EVO
Batman: Arkham Knight announced
Watch Dogs dated for May 27 worldwide
Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn on Indiegogo
999: The Novel coming to iOS on March 17
Jack Tretton leaves SCEA
Amy Hennig leaves Naughty Dog

OUT RECENTLY
South Park: The Stick of Truth, The Walking Dead: Season Two – Episode 2, Dark Souls II, Titanfall, Yoshi’s New Island

YOUTUBE VIDEO RECOMMENDATIONS
Tony: Game Grumps: Pokémon Fire Red Animated Special

EXTRA LINKS
This episode’s drink: BIG HOUSE Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Episode 155: Sipping On Some Life (II) [ 2:12:27 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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| January 19, 2011
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SMYN: 3DS Event

You all wanted our live reactions as we tracked the liveblogs for Nintendo’s 3DS event at 9 AM? No? You didn’t? Well, you’re getting it anyway! Youko is joined by SolidSnake120 and MasterWGS! Youko is a prophet. And SMYN breaks FC news first.

SMYN: 3DS Event [ 44:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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| July 15, 2007
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Episode 2: Post-E3

Nintendo’s Press Conference, the Release Date, and Smashville are discussed in addition to a Brawl Viewpoint on Ganondorf! Plus, “Who’s In” covers characters’ chances for Brawl!

Episode 2: Post-E3 [ 25:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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