Archive for October 31, 2014

| October 31, 2014
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Episode 171: Show Me Youmacon 2014

50 Fact Aftermath in the Smash Bros. Update, Xbox One gets a holiday price cut, and Nintendo’s announced sleep monitoring device are discussed. Also, YouTube rolls out their 60 FPS update, Anita Sarkeesian appears as a guest on a Colbert Report segment on GamerGate, Twitch changing its partial-nudity policy is our Hilarity of the Weak and much more! We are at Youmacon 2014 in Detroit, as we cram seven people in a small hotel room for a gaming podcast. Youko, CyberLink420, Decaff78, PsychoWingX9, Exo-Raikou, Cat, Richard, and Rhoran break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Episode 171: Show Me Youmacon 2014 [ 59:35 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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HEADLINES
Headline 1: Smash Bros. Update – 50 Facts Aftermath
Headline 2: Microsoft announces Xbox One holiday price of $350
Headline 3: Nintendo announces QOL sleep monitor device for 2016
Hilarity of the weak: Twitch changes partial-nudity policy

STORY POOL
YouTube goes 60 FPS
Assassin’s Creed may be jumping the shark with time travel
DriveClub is still broken, PS+ version delayed
Anita Sarkeesian follows GamerGate segment on Colbert Report
Marvel announces Phase 3 movie plans

OUT RECENTLY
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, The Evil Within, Killer Instinct: Season 2, The Legend of Korra, Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, Bayonetta 2, Pokémon Art Academy, Sunset Overdrive, WWE 2K15

WUT R U PLAYN?
Richard: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, ArcheAge
Cat: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Pokémon X/Y
PsychoWingX9: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Exo-Raikou: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
Youko: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Decaff78: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Pokémon X/Y, The Legend of Korra
CyberLink420: Xenoblade Chronicles, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

YOUTUBE VIDEO RECOMMENDATIONS
Youko: Halo 2 Anniversary Cinematic Launch Trailer
CyberLink420: Mortal Kombat in Brief AND ParadoxPowerPlays: Xenoblade Chronicles
Decaff78: Friday Night Fisticuffs
Exo-Raikou: RoosterTeeth’s Let’s Play GTAV: Heist
PsychoWingX9: Mystery Skulls Animated – Ghost
Cat: Game Grumps – Disney Princess
Richard: Half-Life: Full Life Consequences
Rhoran: Gwonam Buys an X-Wing on eBay

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| October 26, 2014
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Episode 170: Smash-travaganza Analysis

8-Player Matches, Smash Tour, and Mewtwo as DLC are discussed. Also, the fate of Ridley, a revamped Stage Builder with DANGER ZONES, Master Fortress, and much more! Before next week’s usual episode format, featuring SMYNjas at Youmacon 2014, we analyze the 50 Must-See Things Extravaganza for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U after a few days of reflection. Youko, Solharath, and Eevee break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: What GamerGate really is

Episode 170: Smash-travaganza Analysis [ 1:11:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Kotaku’s breakdown of the Direct

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| October 13, 2014
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Episode 169: Smashing with Parity

The Wii U release date and The Great Cave Offensive in the Smash Bros. Update, our one-week-in Smash Bros. 3DS impressions, and Assassin’s Creed Unity’s resolution parity concerns are discussed. Also, the return of Mountain Dew Game Fuel, the end of an era for broadcast cartoons, NBA 2K15 failing with face-scan technology is our Hilarity of the Weak and much more! The fall season of video game sales begins and we’re just trying to hold on for the ride. Youko, Solharath, and Eevee break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: I’m Really Feeling It

Episode 169: Smashing with Parity [ 1:40:34 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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HEADLINES
Headline 1: Smash Bros. Update – Wii U Release Date
Smash Bros. Facebook page confirms Wii U stage early
Headline 2: Our thoughts on Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Headline 3: Assassin’s Creed: Unity caps performance to 900p, 30fps
Ubisoft’s clarification
Hilarity of the weak: NBA 2K15 fails with face technology

STORY POOL
Mountain Dew Game Fuel returning with new flavor
End of an era for broadcast cartoons
Hatsune Miku on late-night American TV
GamerGate somehow stoops even lower

OUT RECENTLY
Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor, Forza Horizon 2, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Crimes and Punishments: Sherlock Holmes, Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Skylanders Trap Team, Alien: Isolation, DriveClub, Project Spark, NBA 2K15, Fantasia: Music Evolved

WUT R U PLAYN?
Solharath: Project M, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Hyrule Warriors
Eevee: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Portal 2, Bioshock Infinite, The Binding of Isaac
Youko: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Portal 2

YOUTUBE VIDEO RECOMMENDATIONS
Solharath: OMG BISCOFF SPREAD
Eevee: Markiplier – Octodad Funniest Moments
Youko: BotanicSage – Together We Ride the Booty

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| October 4, 2014
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SMYN: The Big House 4 and Smash 4

Youko and Solharath are on location at The Big House 4 in Romulus, Michigan for the U.S. Midwest’s largest Smash Bros. tournament. This national event features Super Smash Bros. Melee and Project M competitions, with over 700 registered participants attending. As an added bonus, it takes place the day after the American and European release of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

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Youko asks Solharath about his thoughts regarding the tournament, before his impending pool matches. Also, the two discuss their initial impressions regarding the new Smash Bros. game, approximately 36 hours after its release.

Easter Egg: Youko and Solharath’s first Smash Bros. matches on 3DS

SMYN: The Big House 4 and Smash 4 [ 38:57 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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