2015 Game Awards Reactions

Not everyone is special… but we are!



2015 is almost gone, which means it’s award show time. The Crew recaps a few highlights of this year’s Game Awards show.

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Smash Direct Predictions

We’re pretty good at predicting the future, and we assume this is no different.



Characters? Stages? Options? Only time will tell if the Crew’s predictions for the December 2015 Smash Bros. Direct will be correct!

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Nintendo Games with the Worst Controls

When all else fails: Flail.



Controls can make or break a game… Which should say something about these games. Today we discuss the Nintendo games whose controls do not hold up.

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Excite Truck Showdown

HMM HMM HMM HMM HMMMMMM!!! HMM HMM HMM HMM HMMMMMM!



The Wii’s launch was a mixed bag, but one thing’s for sure: Excite Truck is awesome. Today Simeon and Scott find out who’s the better Excite Trucker.

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Best Nintendo Spinoffs

Nintendo Milk… Yummmmm…



Nintendo charcters are so lovable that even when they’re not off on a main adventure, you want to tag along with them. Today we count down the top 10 Nintendo spin-off titles that capture the same fun the main entries do.

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Octodad: Dadliest Catch Review (Wii U)

Less talking, more flopping.



It’s clear to see that we love the Octodad character, but how well does the game hold up? Join as the crew intereviews Octodad: Dadliest catch for WiiU

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Super Mario 128 Retrospective

Believe us, Nintendo: honesty is the best policy.



Today we look at one of Miyamoto’s mysterious projects: Super Mario 128. What was it? Where did it go? Today we learn the truth.

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Octodad Black Friday Shopping – KICKED OUT

Any old excuse to get in the Octodad suit is good enough for us!



All Octodad wanted to do was get some great Black Friday savings on gifts for “his” family – is that too much to ask?! Scott had the honor of donning the costume this time, but we sure weren’t able to shoot for long!

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Nintendo Things we are Thankful For

But seriously, Reggie. Join us any time you want.



Thanksgiving: A time of food, family, and, of course, video games… I mean.. Thankfulness. On this great holiday, the crew thanks Nintendo for all of the wonderful things they’ve given us

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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Showdown!

Today marks a special day – TBC’s first gameplay episode! Here’s to many many more.



An intense grudge-match between two hardcore Smash players. The cost of losing? Humiliation. May the odds be ever in your favor!

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Funniest Nintendo GIFs!

You can’t go wrong with GIFs. Unless you call them JIFFs, then you can go wrong.



We have scoured the Internet and found the best of the best Nintendo gifs. You should be smiling by the time this episode of over. Enjoy!

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Remembering Game Boy Camera

Always remember… you can rotate the camera.



The Gameboy Camera is now one of Nintendo’s mystical ancient peripherals, and Simeon is here to speak from experience and demystify the device!

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What We Want in Wreck-it-Ralph 2

A topic found off the beaten path of Nintendo fandom, but heavily Mario-related! We do what we want.

The geniuses at Disney seem to be at it again. The Crew talks about their guesses and hopes for Wreck-It Ralph 2.

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Extreme Nintendo Trivia

We sure hope you all fared better than we did…

How well do you know the history of Nintendo? Ryan puts Scott and Simeon to the ultimate Nintendo trivia test! Are they l337, or just n3wbs?

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10 Most Disappointing First-Party Games

Not every swing is a home run.

With such a fantastic track record, Nintendo fans are always excited about a game straight from the Big N… But that doesn’t mean they always deliver. Today, we discuss the most disappointing first-party releases.

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Nintendo Hanafuda Showdown

An ancient Japanese art can be just that more difficult to master when counting is involved.

Today we play Nintendo’s first game. No, not the Color TV Game; it’s Hanafuda! Watch the Crew try out this century-old card game.

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November Nintendo Direct Reactions!

We’re so glad to have the Directs back! Nicely done Reggie and Draw 2 Cards Trinen.

A massive Nintendo Direct just hit the webtubes, so it’s time for an episode packed to the brim with reactions! Let’s go!

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Best Zelda Fan Art

Creativity should be celebrated. Including Simeon’s ability to force a discussion about Okami.

There’s plenty of good fan art out there, and we’re celebrating the best of the Legend of Zelda! What’s your favorite of the Crew’s picks?

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The Nintendo Experience

Would you read straight through a book named “1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die”?

The Crew Cuts continue as Simeon gives you a look into his home gaming setup and begins discussing what he calls the “Nintendo Experience” with Nintendo Land!

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Confessions of a Smash Bro

Welcome to Crew Cuts, which have absolutely nothing to do with hair and everything to do with Nintendo!

Introducing a new TBC feature – Crew Cuts! Get to know the crew members on a 1-on-1 basis. Today, Scott discusses what he has been playing lately, shows his gaming setup, and looks at his total Smash Bros. for Wii U gameplay timer a year after launch!

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