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| October 2, 2013
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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

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| September 11, 2013
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Episode 143: Mighty Hearts

Villager’s Recovery in the Smash Bros. Update, Xbox One’s release date revealed, and new versions of PlayStation Vita are discussed. Also, an SMYN game industry documentary and Mighty No. 9 in the Soapbox segment, Bully’s feather-ruffling achievement is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! Our guests are TheDobaga and GymLeaderBen from the SMYN Network show Read the Manual – what have Doba and Ben been playing recently and what will they get on their Soapbox about? Youko, Super, TonyTH, TheDobaga, and GymLeaderBen break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Cyberlink420 – Shantae and the Half-Genie Hero

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WUT R U PLAYN?
Super: Pokémon White 2
Doba: Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix, Chrono Trigger, Saints Row IV
Ben: Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix, Saints Row IV, Paper Mario, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
Tony: Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, Kirby Super Star, Xenosaga, Kirby 64, Rayman Legends, Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix
Youko: Remember Me, Rayman Legends

HEADLINES
Headline 1: Smash Bros. Update – Villager’s Recovery
Headline 2: Xbox One release date revealed
Headline 3: PlayStation Vita Slim AND PlayStation Vita TV
Hilarity of the Weak: Achievement from Bully ruffles feathers

STORY POOL
iPhone 5S/5C round-up
Microsoft buying Nokia’s phone division
Pokémon Bank is an annual cloud-storage service
Pokémon Gen I starters (and Megas) are in X/Y

OUT RECENTLY
Diablo III (PS3), Rayman Legends, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse HD, Killzone: Mercenary, Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix, NHL 14, Puppeteer

SOAPBOX
Youko: Grad school documentary thesis
Tony: Mighty No. 9 kickstarter
Doba: Kojima making MGSV more “erotic”
Ben: Clinical study on young game players and aggression
Super: Pokémon White 2 blind Nuzlocke run

YOUTUBE VIDEO RECOMMENDATIONS
Doba: Luigi wins versus every level 9 CPU by doing nothing
Ben: Disney Dudez
Tony: GTAIV – You’ve Got a Friend in Me
Youko: Ylvis – The Fox AND Attack on Pokémon
Super: Game Grumps Remix – Underneath the Water

EXTRA SHOW LINKS
Read the Manual
Weekly Rundown
The List
Shoot the Shit
Moon Prism Power Hour
Second Save File
Bakosy
Soda Reviews

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| May 11, 2013
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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

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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 Kinect … AND 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

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| January 18, 2013
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Episode 126: Apex of a New Year

The NRA Attacks Games, Valve Box, and APEX 2013 are discussed. Also, Pokémon X/Y and Unfounded Ouya Hate in the Soapbox segment, Photoshopped Googly Eyes is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! Buzz is back this week, so we catch up on life with him! We finish the show with a thought on the SMYN Game of the Year awards and how things went. Youko, Super, TonyTH, and TheBuzzSaw break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Smash Nexus and Donations

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GAMING RESOLUTIONS
Tony: The Walking Dead, Mass Effect Trilogy, South Park: The Stick of Truth, Final Fantasy VII, WWE ’13
Buzz: Borderlands 2 DLC, The Walking Dead, Starbound, (Unknown OUYA Games)

HEADLINES
Headline 1: Games under attack by NRA AND NRA’s shooting game
Headline 2: Valve Box is official
Headline 3: APEX 2013 AND EVO Donation Drive
Hilarity of the week: Photoshopped Googly Eyes in Games

STORY POOL
Rumor of PS4 locking down used games with NFC
Final Fantasy: All the Bravest (iOS)

OUT RECENTLY
The Walking Dead (full console release), Hawken, Street Fighter X Mega Man, Anarchy Reigns, DmC: Devil May Cry

SOAPBOX
Youko: Steam Sale Purchases, Pokémon X/Y
Tony: New computer, EVA 3.0
Buzz: Unfounded Ouya Hate
Super: More SMYN Contributions, Game Grumps game skill

THOUGHT
Game of the Year Awards – Reactions

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