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Episode 135: XBAX Won

Xbox One’s reveal and confusion, Nintendo Direct, and EA ditching Online Passes are discussed. Also, Black Ops II’s awful post-credits scene and Catherine’s story in the Soapbox segment, Why Can’t Metroid Crawl is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! We’re gearing up for a very big E3 Skype call-in show next week, so there’s no guest this week. Instead, we’re revealing our YES/NO contest questions in preparation for that event! Youko, Super, and TonyTH break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Schedule changes, anniversary plans

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HEADLINES
Headline 1: Xbox One reveal and confusion
Headline 2: Nintendo Direct for 5/17 AND Nintendo monetizing YouTube videos
Headline 3: EA gets rid of online passes
Hilarity of the Weak: Why can’t Metroid crawl?

STORY POOL
Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies eShop-only release in Fall 2013
Nvidia’s Project Shield handheld system
Gran Turismo 6 coming to PS3 this holiday

OUT RECENTLY
Metro: Last Light, DUST 514, Resident Evil: Revelations, Donkey Kong Returns 3D, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger

SOAPBOX
Youko: Black Ops II’s awful post-credits scene
Tony: Pokébreeding, Catherine’s Story
Super: Car Shenanigans

Thought
E3 2013 YES/NO Contest

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

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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 132: An Always-On Birthday

Always-On Xbox, LucasArts Shut Down, and April Fools Reflection are discussed. Also, Bioshock Infinite critiques and Cartoon Network classics on Netflix in the Soapbox segment, the best gamers in bed survey is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! TheBuzzSaw is able to stop by the show, while Super is out of town winning Smash tournaments. Meanwhile, Youko is about to finish his last grad school class and, most importantly, Tony turns 24! Youko, TheBuzzSaw, and TonyTH break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Kadree is in the ‘NO’ stage

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HEADLINES
Headline 1: Xbox 720 Rumor Round-Up
More Xbox always-on rumors
Adam Orth on Twitter
Possible spilled release info
Headline 2: LucasArts shut down, Star Wars games canned
Headline 3: April Fool’s Wrap-Up
Kotaku Collection
A Sucky No Choosing Day
Project M: Turbo Mode
Hilarity of the week: Xbox gamers best in bed

STORY POOL
Maverick Hunter FPS
Square-Enix’s Thief reboot trailer
GTA V box art revealed through mural
Batman: Arkham Origins revealed
RIP, Roger Ebert

OUT RECENTLY
Defiance, BattleBlock Theater, Borderlands 2: Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack

SOAPBOX
Youko: Bioshock Infinite critiques – SPOILERS in this article!
Tony: Cartoon Network classics on Netflix

THOUGHT
“Here’s a Thought: Tony, get Steam.”

Episode 129: An Assassin’s Destiny

PlayStation 4 revealed, Bungie reveals Destiny, and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag are discussed. Also, the future of offline single-player and BattleBlock Theater in the Soapbox segment, Fox New’s reaction to George Washington DLC is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! We finish the show with a thought on desert island games – which game would the hosts play if they were stranded? Youko, Super, and TonyTH break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: The Completionist as a guest

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HEADLINES
Headline 1: Sony reveals PS4
Headline 2: Bungie reveals Destiny
Headline 3: Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
Hilarity of the week: Fox News and the George Washington outrage

STORY POOL
Pokémon X/Y rumors
PS4 won’t support 4K games, 3D not a focus
Zelda: Oracle games coming to 3DS Virtual Console
New PS All-Stars characters (Isaac/Zeus)
KH HD 1.5 Remix heading West

OUT RECENTLY
Crysis 3, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, ACIII: Tyranny of King Washington

SOAPBOX
Youko: Crytek says offline single-player has to go
Tony: Getting back into Pokémon
Super: BattleBlock Theater

THOUGHT
If you could only take one game with you to a desert island, which would it be?