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Episode 179: Yookan’t PlayTee

Splatoon’s Global Testfire, Yooka-Laylee’s Kickstarter, Batman: Arkham Knight’s heinous season pass, and Heroes of the Storm on ESPN2 are discussed. Also, P.T.’s eradication from the PlayStation store, Nintendo’s amusement park deal with Universal, Five Nights at Freddy’s 4 and much more! Joe has been playing Shovel Knight, Peter recommends Square-Enix’s latest graphical fidelity test, and we reveal the 50 questions for our E3 2015 YES/NO Contest! Youko, Eevee, thedobaga, and GymleaderBen break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Subway bread

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(1:58) JOE: Splatoon Global Testfire
(12:06) RACHEL: Yooka-Laylee (Banjo-Kazooie spiritual successor) opens a Kickstarter
(21:09) PETER: Batman: Arkham Knight’s absurd season pass – Announcement and Explanation
(32:32) BEN: ESPN2 airs Heroes of the Storm, Twitter has a meltdown and Colin Cowherd cannot even deal

(44:14) MORE HEADLINES
Silent Hills cancelled AND P.T. removed entirely
Nintendo partners with Universal for theme park attractions
Five Nights at Freddy’s 4 confirmed for Halloween 2015
Mighty No. 9 out in the U.S. on September 15
Now there’s a PC Gaming press conference at E3 2015
Valve backpedals on Skyrim paid mods
• Possible Game Leaks: Gears of War remake on Xbox One, Watch Dogs 2, Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate
Obama thanks Japan for anime

(1:02:10) WUT R U PLAYN
Ben: Hot Shots Golf: World International, Persona 4: Golden, Shin Megami Tensei: Persona, Heroes of the Storm
Joe: Shovel Knight, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX, Super Mario 64, Donkey Kong 64, Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
Rachel: Mario Kart 7, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, Banjo-Kazooie, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Peter: The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

(1:11:10) OUT RECENTLY
Broken Age: The Complete Adventure, State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, Project CARS

(1:12:54) YOUTUBE RECOMMENDATIONS
Peter: WITCH CHAPTER 0 [cry]
Rachel: Ninja Sex Party – Peppermint Creams
Joe: Smashified
Ben: DMM English Conversation

(1:17:26) E3 2015 YES/NO QUESTIONS

Episode 177: A Networked Beginning

Nintendo goes mobile and talks about NX, Five Nights at Freddy’s is getting a Hollywood movie, Hideo Kojima and Konami are going through a messy breakup, and Amiibo madness are discussed. Also, April’s Nintendo Direct, Zelda Wii U and Uncharted 4 receive delays, Bethesda has an E3 conference and much more! As the SMYN Network evolves, so do we! We introduce Joe (thedobaga) and Ben (GymleaderBen) as co-hosts, present a new YouTube-friendly format where we literally show you our news, and catch you up on our two-month hiatus! SMYN is back and better than ever! Youko, Eevee, thedobaga, and GymleaderBen break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Vegeta is Tsundere

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START OF A NEW ERA
• Joe and Ben, welcome!
• Miles will be as involved as life allows him
• New format of, literally, Show Me Your News! (YouTube, etc.)
• Supplemented by Soapboxes
• Peter and Rachel are engaged!

(6:00) PETER: Nintendo going mobile with DeNA and mentions NX
(21:26) RACHEL: Five Nights at Freddy’s going Hollywood?
(33:17) JOE: Hideo Kojima out at Konami?
(45:48) BEN: AMIIBO MADNESS AHHHHHH

(1:01:22) MORE HEADLINES
Nintendo Direct – April 1, 2015
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and Call of Duty: Black Ops III revealed in obscure marketing
Zelda Wii U and Uncharted 4 delayed
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain out on September 1
• VR Roundup: Valve’s HTC Vive by end of year, Project Morpheus in Spring 2016
Bethesda to hold an E3 press conference this year

(1:18:46) WUT R U PLAYN
Ben: Super Mario 64, Heroes of the Storm
Joe: Final Fantasy XIII, Mario Golf: World Tour, Harmoknight, Telltale’s Jurassic Park: The Game, Persona Q
Rachel: The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Zero Escape: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors, Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward, Fire Emblem Awakening, World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor, Mario Kart 7, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, King’s Quest V
Peter: The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, Persona 4 Arena, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Super Smash Bros., Sonic Adventure 2 HD, MLB 15 The Show, Life is Strange, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker,

(1:28:32) OUT RECENTLY
Evolve, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, The Order: 1886, Resident Evil Revelations 2, Five Nights at Freddy’s 3, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, Ori and the Blind Forest, Code Name S.T.E.A.M., Battlefield Hardline, Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, Mario Party 10, Bloodborne, MLB 15 The Show, Xenoblade Chronicles 3D

(1:31:46) YOUTUBE RECOMMENDATIONS
Peter: Persona 5 Trailer
Rachel: Welcome to FanFiction.net! (and Wattpad)
Joe: PBG Plays Super Mario 64: Chaos Edition
Ben: Bustin

Episode 151: Resolution Royalty

Zelda and King DeDeDe in the Smash Bros. Update, PlayStation Now, and Steam Machines at CES are discussed. Also, WWE Network and AGDQ 2014 in the Soapbox segment, a sports team uses video game music during games, and much more! We’re kicking off the new year, so that means it’s time to reveal our 2014 Gaming Resolutions. Youko, Super, and TonyTH break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Polar Vortex

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GAMING RESOLUTIONS FOR 2014
Youko: Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, Super Metroid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Grand Theft Auto V, Resident Evil 4, at least three “Tales of” games
Super: Telltale’s The Walking Dead franchise, South Park: The Stick of Truth, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, The Wonderful 101, Banjo-Kazooie franchise
Tony: South Park: The Stick of Truth, Beyond: Two Souls, Batman: Arkham Origins, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Lost Odyssey

WUT R U PLAYN?
Super: Project M
Youko: Guacamelee!, République, Gone Home, Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea (Part 1), The Walking Dead: Season Two (Episode 1)
Tony: Sonic Dash, The Walking Dead: Season Two (Episode 1), Ducktales Remastered, New Super Mario Bros. U, Super Mario 3D World, Sonic Lost World

HEADLINES
Headline 1: Smash Bros. Update – Zelda and King DeDeDe
Headline 2: CES – PlayStation Now
Headline 3: CES – Steam Machines
Hilarity of the Weak: NHL team plays game tunes during fights

STORY POOL
Steam Winter Sale is complete
HD streaming may get upgrade with new codec
People find the stupidest thing to complain about in Bravely Default
Alien: Isolation and Evolve are announced

OUT RECENTLY
Dr. Luigi, Chibi-Robo! Photo Finder, Assassin’s Creed: Liberation HD

SOAPBOX
Youko: Game of the Year award show recap
Tony: WWE Network to debut on game systems for $9.99/month subscription
Super: Awesome Games Done Quick 2014

YOUTUBE VIDEO RECOMMENDATIONS
Super: AGDQ 2014 – Super Punch-Out (Blindfolded)
Tony: Game Grumps – MAGFest 2014 Panel/a> AND Critical Close-up: Metal Gear Solid 2
Youko: AGDQ 2014 – Metroid Prime AND Xbox One Sign Out Trolling

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

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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 141: Backpedaling on Cake

Luigi and Nintendo Direct in the Smash Bros. Update, Xbox One’s Kinect backpedaling, and Amazon’s rumored Android console are discussed. Also, Pokémon’s Mega Evolutions and Zelda II in the Soapbox segment, Send Me to Heaven is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! There’s no guest this week, as we attempt to broadcast in the middle of the week, instead of on a weekend. Youko, Super, and TonyTH break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Cake vs Pie

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WUT R U PLAYN?
Super: Project M, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon White, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Tony: Kirby’s Dream Land 2, Kirby Super Star, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
Youko: Ace Attorney: Justice for All HD, Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations HD

HEADLINES
Headline 1: Smash Bros. Update – Luigi
Nintendo Direct 8/7/13
Headline 2: Microsoft backpedals on requiring Kinect for Xbox One
Headline 3: Amazon’s rumored Android console
Hilarity of the Weak: Smartphone game: Send Me to Heaven

STORY POOL
Streaming free/paid on PS4/Xbox One
Left 4 Dead 3 and Source 2’s existence leaked
PlayStation All-Stars DLC is dead

OUT RECENTLY
Pikmin 3, Dragon’s Crown, Tales of Xillia, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, Payday 2

SOAPBOX
Youko: Pokémon X/Y’s Mega Evolutions
Tony: Guest on RTM, Old Boy (Korean version)
Super: Zelda II experiences

YOUTUBE VIDEO RECOMMENDATIONS
Super: Mr. R’s Final Brawl combo video AND BlueFalcon30 Final Smashes AND Doug Walker’s Avatar: TLA Vlogs
Tony: JonTron State of Affairs
Youko: The Roast of the Angry Video Game Nerd