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Beat It Blind: Snipperclips!

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If we can accomplish this feat blindfolded, I think that means we’re a CUT above the rest. GET IT?!


Snipperclips is a fairly challenging game! This second-party title, uniquely created for the Switch console, is perfect for two players, but the difficulty does ramp up after only a handful of levels. So we thought… why not make this incredibly more challenging by having a blindfold on one of the players at all times?! I MEAN WHY NOT?!

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The Final Episode – #600

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We don’t want you to overdose on your Nintendose!


#600 – Six hundred episodes later, this chapter of Two Button Crew is coming to a close. It’s been a wonderful ride, and we thank everyone that has supported us over the years. But we’re not going away! No, you can’t get rid of us that easily. Simeon and Scott have a masterful plan to come back with a vengeance. Watch for all the details on why we decided to wind down the daily show, as well as what’s to come. Lastly: thank you for everything.

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Underrated Games You Have to Play

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You won’t be sorry.


We don’t want you to miss these golden titles! We’ve played all these underrated games, and they deserve a lot more attention than they get. You can find all these on the cheap, so take our word and thank us later!

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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What Nintendo Has Taught Us

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Also we’ve learned to dislike money!


#599 – Nintendo has been around our whole lives, and when we take the time to stop and reflect on it, it turns out: we’ve learned quite a lot from the quirky Japanese game publisher. We knew Nintendo was fun and creative, but also a source of life lessons? Why not! Simeon and Scott have a list, as well as some great additions from Two Button Crew patrons. Thanks, Crew!

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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PAX 2017 Trip Recap Vlog + Nindies

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Got to meet: Peer, Brian, Zach, and even Jose!


#598 – We really had an awesome trip to PAX West 2017. Our patrons funded the trip, and we’re super thankful that you guys made it happen. In this Vlog you’ll get to see us travel, snag some last-minute Sunday passes, meet IGN staff, sneak into the showfloor while it was closed(!), play some Nindie titles, as well as new Mario & Luigi and Fire Emblem Warriors games! Make sure to watch until the end!

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Pokken Tournament DX Impressions (PAX 2017)

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I think I discovered a pattern… this guy always let me win Round 1 and then spanked me!


#597 – Pokken is back! We played the original on Wii U, but now the Switch is receiving a deluxe inversion that includes all the arcade characters, plus a newcomer! Scott challenges a Nintendo rep in this video, so forgive him if he gets spanked. At least you get to see four playable characters in action that weren’t available on the Wii U version!

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Mario Odyssey Gameplay + Impressions (PAX 2017)

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Yes, it is great.


#596 – Super Mario Odyssey is Nintendo’s next big hit game coming to Switch. We went hands-on and explored the Sand Kingdom. Included in this demo are a few different 8-bit challenge sections, purple coin locations, and an interesting Capture mechanic that involves a big Tiki Head and sunglasses. Enjoy this sneak-peak at Super Mario Odyssey!

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Runner3 Gameplay + Impressions (PAX 2017)

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Looking REALLY good for a 2018 title!


#595 – Runner3 is the third installment in the Bit.Trip Runner/Runner series, made by Gaijin Games/Choice Provisions. Commander Video has gone through some changes, including receiving the ability to double jump, wall-jump, and more! We went hands-on with a number of different levels and environments, and we gotta say, development seems pretty far along. It’s a really polished indie game. This is a tough one though, so forgive Scott when he dies!

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Metroid: Samus Returns Gameplay + Impressions (PAX 2017)

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We got a lengthy hands-on with Samus, but you only have to wait a few days to take a copy home yourself!


#594 – Metroid: Samus Returns is almost upon us! Before you take the game home on Friday, take a look at our footage. Don’t worry – we adjust the camera a few times so you can get a closer look. It actually plays really well, and looks so much better in person. The 3D is great, each area is like a little window into the alien planet. And the animation is top-notch. See for yourself!

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Heads-Up: Two Button Crew Edition!

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Slightly self-indulgent? Never!


#593 – Buckle up and prepare for some inside jokes! Today we’re playing Heads-Up: Two Button Crew Edition in the app’s Create Your Own Deck mode. Simeon and Scott challenge each other to recall words from Nintendo and TBC lexicons. Can they reach each other’s minds? And more importantly… can you keep up?

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Predicting The Final 3DS Games (Before it Dies)

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But what we really want is Face Raiders 2, of course.


#592 – 2011 is the year Nintendo 3DS launched, followed quickly by Wii U. Nintendo’s home console floundered and died while their revolutionary portable thrived, building up an amazing catalog of games and huge install base worldwide. Finally, in 2017, it appears that the system is winding down and coming in for a landing. As such, we started to think about what its final games would be, and we’ve made this list for your viewing pleasure!

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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What’s Gotta Happen with Mario Party?

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Maybe Mario party 15 will finally be good at this pace!


#591 – Mario Party is a floundering series. Numerous sequels hit store shelves in regular intervals, and Nintendo has been experimenting lately with its formula, hoping that the next game would be the one to solve the series’ declining popularity. Unfortunately, Nintendo has yet to strike gold since basically Mario Party 3 on the Nintendo 64. Simeon and Scott are here to diagnose the problems and figure out what Mario needs to do in order to get back to partying in earnest!

Footage credit: NintendoMovies | TheRunawayGuys | SullyPwnz | WiiLikeToPlay

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Apps that Switch Needs Now!

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OH MAN, we forgot to say Miitomo!


#590 – Nintendo has been sliding by unchallenged in a few areas with their new Switch console. Why? I think we give them a pass because the system is fun to play and the games are so stellar. But there are some things they definitely need to answer for, such as Virtual Console, voice chat, friends codes, and today’s topic: apps. Where’s our Netflix? Twitch? Come on! It’s an HD portable screen, let’s make use of it for goodness sake.

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Hey! Pikmin Review (3DS)

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Finally, the sequel to Hey You Pikachu!


#589 – Hey! Pikmin launched on the 3DS as a big departure from the series. The world of Pikmin has been flattened from 3 dimensions to 2, but how does the gameplay fare after the transition? Is this 3DS title worth tearing you away from your shiny new Switch?

Footage credit: GameXplain

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Is Nintendo Missing Out on VR?

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Scott is… Tall Torso Man…. *Explosion!*


Nintendo is waiting out the early VR wave. But is the “Nintendo” thing to do?

Shot by Alex Campbell

“Reformat” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Should Games Have Unlockable Content?

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Pre-high-speed internet culture may be foreign to you, and we may be nostalgic, but we’d never go back.


#520 – Unlocking stuff used to be the highlight of the gaming experience. It was like finding a buried treasure with each new character or stage discovered. Nowadays, especially with party games, the hunt is less and less exciting. Should Nintendo keep this pattern?

Footage Credit: Super Smash Bros. – The Co-Op Clan | Mario Kart DS – Thomas J. Ashwell

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The Hardest of Hard Games

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Some people are gluttons for punishment. I’ll pass on the aneurism.


#522 – These games make our face veins pop just thinking about them! If you’re looking for a challenge, thise here is the starting line.

Footage Credit: Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz – Claris Robyn | Super Mario Bros. Lost Levels – NintendoComplete

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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How to Have Fun Playing Video Games

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Now you NEED to have fun – no excuses!


#588 – We wish we could say we have “nothing but love” for video games, but to be honest, sometimes it’s more of a love/hate relationship. Our goal at Two Button Crew has always been to enhance your enjoyment of Nintendo gaming and fandom, so today we’re doing that quite literally: explaining how to have fun while gaming. We’ve got tips for casual and competitive environments, as well as single player gaming. Hope it helps!

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Is Multiplayer Mario a BAD Idea?

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In a word: yes.


#587 – We haven’t seen the New Super Mario Bros. games in a little while, but is that such a bad thing? Nintendo was leaning heavily into the multiplayer aspects of these games, but many gamers found it surprisingly frustrating to share the screen with their friends. Maybe Mario just isn’t a well-suited series for multiplayer. Let’s discuss it! Footage credit: TheRunawayGuys, WiiLikeToPlay

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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BWAAAAH! (“History of Raving Rabbids”)

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Mario + Minions: IP Battle


#585 – Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle hits store shelves (and eShop) today! To celebrate this monumental partnership with Nintendo, we’re looking back on where the Rabbids came from. Their humble origins started with an Ubisoft launch game on Wii, and they’ve skyrocketed to success ever since. Come for a trip down memory lane with us!

Footage credit: Bryce Games

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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