Archive for August 31, 2014

Episode 166: Seeing a New Future

Shulk and Leaked Videos in the Smash Bros. Update, the New 3DS, and Amazon’s purchase of Twitch are discussed. Also, Pokkén Tournament is announced, the “dying” of the term “gamer” in the industry, and much more! Our guest is Darkurai – editor of Moon Prism Power Hour and DJ on RTM Radio. Youko, Solharath, Eevee, and Darkurai break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Bill Trinen and the Purple Dragon

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HEADLINES
Headline 1: Smash Bros. Update – Shulk and Leaked Gameplay Videos
Headline 2: Nintendo announces New 3DS and New 3DS LL for Japan
Headline 3: Amazon buys Twitch
Hilarity of the weak: The “dying” of the term “gamer”

STORY POOL
Pokkén Tournament coming to arcades in 2015 in Japan

OUT RECENTLY
Madden NFL 15, The Walking Dead: Season Two – Episode 5, inFAMOUS First Light, Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney

WUT R U PLAYN?
Solharath: Project M, Fire Emblem Awakening
Darkurai: Tales of Xillia, Tales of Xillia 2, Grand Theft Auto V
Eevee: The Binding of Isaac, Bioshock Infinite, Starbound
Youko: The Walking Dead: Season Two – Episode 5, inFAMOUS: First Light, Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney

YOUTUBE VIDEO RECOMMENDATIONS
Solharath: GaMetal – Sonic Fan Medley
Darkurai: Cosmo Wright’s Ocarina of Time 18:10 speedrun record (Commentary)
Eevee: Steam Train – Five Nights at Freddy’s AND Two-Year-Old Swears After Ice Bucket Challenge
Youko: Detroit Lions – Gridiron Heroes

Episode 165: Cologne Gets Leaky

Meta Knight and the Unknown Renders leak in the Smash Bros. Update, as well as Gamescom 2014 are discussed. Also, an upcoming “shocking” Pokémon announcement, the possibility of more Mario Kart 8 DLC, and much more! With Tony’s resignation from hosting on the SMYN Network, this is the first episode where Eevee – also known as Rachel – joins us as a co-host. Youko, Solharath, and Eevee break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Meta Knight “After Hours”

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WUT R U PLAYN?
Solharath: Nintendo Land, Kirby Triple Deluxe, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, Project M
Eevee: The Binding of Isaac, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, P.T., Crypt of the Necrodancer
Youko: Tales of the Abyss

HEADLINES
Headline 1: Smash Bros. Update – Meta Knight
Headline 2: Super Smash Bros. hit with the “Unknown Renders” leak
Headline 3: GAMESCOM 2014
Rise of the Tomb Raider is an Xbox exclusive…kind of
Microsoft making first leap to 1 TB console, with new bundles
Share Play and YouTube video export coming in PS4 firmware 2.00
Kojima and del Toro teaming up to make a new Silent Hill game
Sierra lives again, making a new King’s Quest game
BioWare’s newest game: Shadow Realms
Metal Gear Solid V is coming to Steam

STORY POOL
Pokémon TCG app coming to iOS
“Shocking/Stunning” Pokémon announcement on 8/26
Mario Kart 8 code shows 4 extra cups
“To the Moon” follow-up out on November 5

OUT RECENTLY
Hohokum, Tales of Xillia 2

YOUTUBE VIDEO RECOMMENDATIONS
Solharath: John Mulaney – New in Town
Eevee: Fight to the Death – Power Rangers VS Cookie Monster
Youko: Donai Yanen Yadon (Slowpoke Reggae Music Video)

Episode 164: Going Rogue with Changes

New 3DS Stages in the Smash Bros. Update, EA Access, and ContentID hits Twitch. Also, PlayStation Now open beta launches, Assassin’s Creed: Rogue is revealed, an absurd lawsuit against Sony is our Hilarity of the Weak, and much more! Our guest is GymLeaderBen, from Read the Manual and other SMYN Network shows, as we also discuss the changes to our supported group of podcasts. Youko, Solharath, TonyTH, and GymLeaderBen break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Spooky Scary Skeletons

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WUT R U PLAYN?
Super: Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles, Kirby Triple Deluxe, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, Project M
Ben: Project M, Spelunky, Ace Attorney: Justice for All
Tony: The Walking Dead: Season Two – Episode 4
Youko: The Wolf Among Us, Rock Band 3

HEADLINES
Headline 1: Smash Bros. Update – 3DS Stages: Paper Mario, N’s Castle, Game Boy
Headline 2: EA and Xbox One partner for Netflix-like “EA Access” program
Headline 3: Twitch applies ContentID to on-demand videos
Hilarity of the Weak: Lawsuit against Sony because PS4 game is not 1080p

STORY POOL
PlayStation Now open beta launches
Evolve delayed to February 2015
Assassin’s Creed: Rogue revealed
Bioshock coming to iOS
Fish Plays Pokémon

OUT RECENTLY
The Last of Us Remastered

YOUTUBE VIDEO RECOMMENDATIONS
Super: Hellsing Ultimate Abridged: Episode 1
Ben: Wildcats: Tuxedo Mask
Tony: Lawnmower Dreams
Youko: The Questionably Roundtable: Episode 1 AND Support SMYN Network with Patreon

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