Archive for July 19, 2015

Episode 183: The Evolution of Nintendo

Satoru Iwata has passed away, Super Smash Bros. Melee at EVO 2015, SMYN 8th Anniversary Plans, and the removal of Kojima from the Metal Gear Solid V box art are discussed. Also, Five Nights at Freddy’s 4 moves up its release date, a notable tech company changes its name, Shenmue III’s Kickstarter concludes and much more! Peter has been playing Batman: Arkham Knight, Rocket League is out recently, and Ben recommends H.R. Giger at the Drive Thru on YouTube! Youko, Eevee, thedobaga, and GymleaderBen break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Using the sexy radio voices

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(3:36) PETER: Satoru Iwata passes away
(18:12) BEN: Smash Bros. at EVO 2015
(31:43) RACHEL: SMYN 8th Anniversary Plans and Future Plans
(40:36) JOE: Konami officially removes Kojima from MGSV box art

(48:17) MORE HEADLINES
Five Nights at Freddy’s 4: The Final Chapter moved up to August 8
Devil’s Third publishing is in a shaky state
A notable tech company changes its name
YouTube’s Top Trending Games – June 2015
Shenmue III Kickstarter completes

(57:55) WUT R U PLAYN
Ben: Heroes of the Storm, Super Mario World, Mega Man Soccer, Kingdom Hearts, Rocket League
Joe: Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call, Final Fantasy XIII, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX
Rachel: Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Mario Kart 7, World of Warcraft, Kingdom Hearts
Peter: Batman: Arkham Knight, Pokémon Puzzle League, Zoop, Mario Tennis: Power Tour

(1:17:40) OUT RECENTLY
Rocket League, God of War III Remastered, Prototype: Biohazard Bundle, Rory McIlroy PGA Tour

(1:20:10) YOUTUBE RECOMMENDATIONS
Peter: If Smash Were Anime Hype Intro 2015
Rachel: How to Mildly Annoy Your Dogs
Joe: Game Grumps Animated – Deserted Island
Ben: H.R. Giger at the Drive Thru

(1:24:55) EASTER EGG

Episode 182: E3 2015 Drives Us Bats

Every E3 2015 press conference, the winners of the show, and lingering thoughts regarding where the game industry stands are discussed. Also, another Warner Bros. PC disaster, the long-awaited announcement of Zero Escape 3, Gamestop opening retro game sales, and much more! Joe has been playing Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Batman: Arkham Knight is out recently, and Peter recommends the Uncharted 4 extended demo from E3 2015! Our guest is Joel (also known as Imabeast78), who won our E3 2015 Yes/No contest with 38/50 correct! Youko, Eevee, thedobaga, GymleaderBen, and Imabeast78 break down the latest news from the gaming world!

Easter Egg: Wii Fit is judgmental

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(4:11) JOEL: Nintendo at E3 2015
(30:57) RACHEL: Sony at E3 2015
(50:37) BEN: Microsoft at E3 2015
JOE: Third Parties at E3 2015
(1:07:23) Bethesda
(1:13:43) EA
(1:22:14) Ubisoft
(1:31:27) Square-Enix
(1:39:51) PETER: E3 2015 Wrap-Up

(1:48:20) MORE HEADLINES
Batman: Arkham Knight PC version is a disaster
Zero Escape 3 announced
Project CARS 2 already announced
Gamestop sells retro games online

(1:56:15) WUT R U PLAYN
Ben: Heroes of the Storm, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Bloodborne
Joe: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes, Silent Hill, We Love Katamari, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Joel: Splatoon, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS, Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Super Metroid, Super Mario Bros 3, Borderlands 2
Rachel: Super Mario 3D Land, Final Fantasy Theatrhythm: Curtain Call, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Mario Kart 7, World of Warcraft
Peter: Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, Batman: Arkham Knight

(2:14:46) OUT RECENTLY
Magicka 2, Telltale’s Game of Thrones: Episode 4, Splatoon, LEGO Jurassic World, Batman: Arkham Knight, Art Academy: Home Studio, J-Stars Victory VS+

(2:20:36) YOUTUBE RECOMMENDATIONS
Peter: Uncharted 4 Extended E3 Demo
Rachel: My Virgin Kitchen – Mini Pancakes
Joel: Beatfox is Trick-Man (a SSB4 Pac-Man combo video)
Joe: ProJared – Tamagotchi
Ben: PEPPERO BITHDAY 2: THE CHALLENGE

(2:28:47) EASTER EGG