Archive for May 25, 2013

| May 25, 2013
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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

Episode 135: XBAX Won [ 1:48:22 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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| May 21, 2013
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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.

SMYN: Xbox One Conference Reactions [ 44:22 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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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

Episode 134: Calm Before Infinity [ 1:42:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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