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: 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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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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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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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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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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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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Nintendo Is Selling 2nd GamePads?

Double the GamePad, double the fun.



With Nintendo of Japan starting to sell replacement GamePads, the Crew can’t help but wonder what a second GamePad could mean

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Metroid Prime Shootout

It’s Samus vs Samus. Will Samus make it out on top?



Today we’re throwing down in a 1v1 shoot-out! Who will be victorious in the Metroid Prime 2: Echoes vs mode rumble?

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Simeon Reacts to Smash Bros. Direct

Geno. SSB5. You’re the closest you’ve ever been!


As Simeon sat down to watch Nintendo reveal the final characters in the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS roster, he recorded his genuine initial reactions for us to enjoy. What an expressive man he is! Comment your thoughts on the DLC reveals below!

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Start HD Remaking these Franchises

Twilight Princess is on GameCube, Wii, and Wii U. Three consoles in a row… Let that sink in.


It’s high time that Nintendo started sharing the HD remake love with more of its franchises! Come on! Here’s what we want produced in high definition – comment your picks below.

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What if Nintendo Bought Mega Man?

Isn’t it awkward when Simeon speaks directly to his amiibo figurines?


The Face of Neglect needs a new home. Could Nintendo be the perfect match?

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Romantic Octodad Co-op Antics

Amazing how time flies when you’re knocking things over with your octo-arms and octo-legs, isn’t it?


In the longest TBC episode yet, we sit down and play an Octodad Short all about romancing our wife!

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Game of the Year Awards (2015)

And the award for most inappropriate advertising goes to… Yo-Kai Watch!


2016 looks pretty promising for Nintendo, but before we get ahead of ourselves, the Crew gives out its rewards for best games this year!

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New Year’s Gaming Resolutions (2016)

… To combo them is my real test// To gimp them is my cause!


Resolutions are notorious for not being kept. Do you think we can keep these ones? We sure do!

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Top 10 Exciting 2016 Nintendo Things!

Pokemon? Star Fox? Legend of Zelda? Miitomo? What’s not to look forward t… Oh wait…


Well, with 2015 in the past, it’s time to look ahead to the exciting future! Today, the Crew discusses what Nintendo has in store for 2016.

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Smooth Move Shodown (WarioWare Wii)

Seriously, though, who takes out the widescreen option?


We’re starting off the TBC Game-A-Thon with a Wii classic: WarioWare: Smooth Moves! How does this gem hold up?

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Feverish Heavenly Rhythms

Wubbadubbadub is that true? *Pec flex*


The TBC Game-A-Thon continues with the bizarre, toe-tapping Rhythm Heaven Fever for Wii!

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Baddest DJ of them All (DJ Hero)

It’s OK Scott. You’re not the first to mistake Michael for a woman.


If you ain’t ’bout sick beats, then we won’t mess with y’all. The TBC Game-A-Thon continues as the Crew plays DJ Hero for the Wii!

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Grill-Off with Ultra-Hand

Let’s all be thankful that motion controls are dying out.


Who can cook with the best of them? It’s time to find out with the exclusive Grill-Off with Ultra-Hand as the Game-A-Thon continues!

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