Remembering Iwata & His Accomplishments

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This was such a great episode, taking the time to look back on our most fond memories of Mr. Iwata and sharing how he has mad our lives better.

Mr. Iwata’s death is heavy on the hearts of Nintendo fans and all gamers in our industry affected by him. We want to take the time and remember Iwata for all of his many accomplishments, but most importantly for the characteristics about him that made him humble, human, and relatable. Iwata, THANK YOU!

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What does Iwata’s Death Mean for Nintendo?

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While definitely a very sad time for Nintendo and Nintendo fans, it is still exciting to look at Nintendo’s future and speculate what changes might be ahead.

After honoring Iwata for his many accomplishments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67ThKlUr6dc), we would now like to take a look at what this means for Nintendo. What will new leadership of the company look like? What shifts in Nintendo’s approach can be expected?

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Top 10 Super Mario Power Ups

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The Mario team keeps gameplay fresh by constantly coming up with new power ups, so there is always something new to talk about!

The Mario Bros. have had some crazy power ups over the years. There are a select few that outshine all the rest. We present to you – our very favorite Mario Power Ups! Agree or disagree? Comment below!

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NX Facts & Rumors – Nintendo’s Next Console

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There’s a small possibility that Nintendo might be launching a new console NEXT YEAR. That’s insane. The hype train is already started to toot toot!

While Nintendo’s hardware developers are hard at work creating the successor to the Wii U, we are hard at work scrutinizing every rumor and theory that emerges about the NX console!

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Top 9 Things We Want in A Zelda Netflix Show

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If this Netflix series materializes, we will make a TBC episode for every episode they release.

A Legend of Zelda Netflix show rumor is one the strangest pieces of Nintendo news to emerge recently – but hey, we’ll take it! If this Netflix series is the real deal, here’s what we want to see.

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Name that Game! (By its Description) #2

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Just making sure we’re staying sharp on the old video game knowledge.

Watch competition #1
It’s that time again – time to test each other’s video game knowledge. Can you guess these video games just by hearing the boxart description?

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Nintendo Vs. SEGA – Rivalries of Old

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To be honest, this is the best episode we have produced to this date. Enjoy!

Nintendo & SEGA are veterans of the most epic console wars – the Battle of the Bits. It was a fearsome time, with many a smear campaign. Shots were fired left and right. Bits were compared. Join us as we relive this incredible age.

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Best of Smash 4 Evo 2015!

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Scott picked out and recorded all the clips, but Simeon didn’t see any footage previously! It was cool having one host who had already viewed the material and then having one person’s initial reaction.

EVO 2015 was hype – and the Smash Bros. scene was huge this year! Nintendo sponsored the event and the top players all fought for glory. Please enjoy our favorite clips and reactions!

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Star Fox Adventures: Success or Failure?

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YOU DON’T HAVE ENOUGH SCARABS!

This game is sure one of a kind – no doubt about it! It’s time to determine if Stat Fox Adventures was ultimately a success, or a failure!

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Who’s that Pokemon?!

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Scott had a good time preparing this test for Simeon… but what goes around will come around eventually!

It’s what made commercial breaks in the Pokemon anime bearable! We turn it up a notch and put Simeon to the test – can he, a Gen Oner, name several obscure newer Pokemon?

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Top 10 Zelda Weapons & Items

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Our viewers love Zelda. We love Zelda. Boom. Zelda video.

The Zelda series has a rich history, and one of the big parts of that is Link’s collection of tools! We take a look at some of the best, most revolutionary, coolest items the Hero of Time can get his hands on.

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Pixels Movie Review

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This is probably the least Nintendo-y episode we have ever done, but hey, it still works!

Pixels just hit theaters, so it’s time to divulge some impressions! Have you seen the film? Comment your thoughts below!

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6 Worst Mario Power Ups

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We never want to get too negative with these shows, and I think we did a good job keeping it light and for laughs.

Top 10 Mario Power Ups
Now that we’ve established our top 10, inevitably there are a handful of power ups that just fell flat and did nothing to improve the Mario experience. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments!

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Nintendo Force Magazine

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We’ve been with Nintendo Force since their first issue, so it is time to share the love and help get the spotlight on the great work they do!

Check out the mag
Nintendo Force has stepped up to fill a void in the Nintendo community, and for that very service we want to express our gratitude and feature the great work they do. Thanks, NF!

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Nintendo’s Mysterious Quality of Life Platform

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The Big N is sure branching out a lot these days – it’s cool that they have a project in the works aiming at improving gamers’ health.

Nintendo has this secretive project up their sleeves that we don’t hear much about. So it’s time to take a look at what exactly has been said, what hasn’t been said, and what’s been shown to investors. Let’s speculate this thing to death!

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Pokken Tournament

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We’re fighting game nerds, and we’ll jump on any fighting game we can get on a Nintendo platform. Come on Nintendo, it’s already developed! Let us at it!

The Japanese arcade Pokemon fighting game that’s currently being playtested in USA! We want this stateside – let the begging commence!

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Best Nintendo Gaming Cosplay

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Simeon and Scott have yet to cosplay… that should probably change this Halloween!

With Comic-Con having just recently passed this year, it’s time to celebrate the wonderful world of cosplay! We’ve founds some of the best costumes on the internet. Enjoy.

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Top 5 Neglected Nintendo Franchises

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As Nintendo fans, this is one of the tough realities we have to live with. Nintendo has so many great IPs that they can’t possibly seem to focus on them all enough. There are worse problems to have!

Unfortunately, Nintendo can’t seem to split their attention evenly across all their great IPs. Some just get left in the dust. Today we discuss the top 5 franchises that have felt the cold touch of neglect.

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PETA vs. Nintendo

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We can do serious sometimes. AND still manage to have fun with it!

PETA, animal rights are cool and all… but your approach is so very wrong.

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Wii Shovelware or Fake Game?

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So glad those dark, dark, shovelwarey days are behind us.

The garbage that made it’s way onto Wii discs is just unbelievable. In this episode, Scott & Simeon have to determine if a game name was an actual Wii title, or just made up!

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