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D-Pad: 4 Directions of Patented Genius

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Remember kids, Up, Down, Left, Left.


#577 – The Directional Pad is something that many gamers take for granted, but it really was a novel invention at the time that Nintendo introduced it. While it’s been largely taken out of the spotlight by analog sticks, the digital input solution still has its own merits. We’re going to discuss its inception, the Nintendo patent, and what their competitors did in response. It’s another interesting history lesson brought to you by Two Button Crew!

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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What Gaming Life Hacks Work?

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How many hacks would a wouldhack hack?


#571 – So many games to play, such little time. The only way we’re ever going to make it is if we hone our efficiency to a razor sharp edge! That’s where these Gaming Life Hacks come in, to save you time, stress, and in some cases, money. Thank us later! (Or now, in the comments.)

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Dream Jobs at Nintendo

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Nintendo, you can reach us on our Contact page.


Who wouldn’t want to work for Nintendo? The company is among the ranks of Apple and Disney, places that seem like they’d be more fun than they are work. Well, Simeon and Scott are writing their own job descriptions in home that a Nintendo employee will watch this video and hook them up. Join us in the comments!

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Franchise / Revise / Demise

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“The game is Wii Mu-” “DIE! DIE! LET IT DIE!”


#538 – In today’s unique episode, we’re pretending that we hold the power to decide a video game’s fate. Should it be franchised, and have multiple sequels moving forward? Should it be remasteres once and left at that? Or should it simply be left to die? We have to assign one fate to each group of three games… what would you choose? Let us know in the comments.
“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Video Game Pricing Through the Ages

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No wonder Nintendo has so much money!


#537 – Video games… kind of an expensive hobby, no? Ever wondered if gaming used to cost more back in the day, or if the prices have only gone up? When you take inflation of the US dollar into account, the information is quite interesting!

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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What is the BEST Way to Buy Games?

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After you save some serious Benjamins by following this advice, you might just head over to our Patreon page. ;)


#524 – We know how it is! Video games are expensive and cash is tight. That’s why you can’t just buy games from here, there, and everywhere all willy nilly! You gotta go in with a plan, know where you can score the best deal, and save some dough. Don’t buy another game until you watch this full episode!

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Goodbye, Game Manuals

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Scratch ‘n smell ya later!


#507 – Game manuals are… or were… paper booklets included in game cases. They would contain artwork, instructions, storyline information, maybe even cheatcodes! They were a wealth of entertainment and value, recently reduced to nothing more than black-and-white pamphlets, if not done away with altogether. Manuals, we miss you.

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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When We Were Newbs

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Please forgive us for our ignorance.


#502 – Sure, we might LOOK like pros, but we were once a couple of newbs just like the general populous. We did things back in the day that make our more mature-gamer-selves cringe. But at least we’re man enough to admit those past shortcomings! Have you ever been a newb? Sure you were. Hopefully, you can relate to some of the funny stories we share in today’s episode of the Two Button Crew show!

“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Whisper Challenge: Nintendo Edition

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Simeon cussed on accident, so we bleeped him. What a fob.


Two skilled gamers give their lip-reading abilities a spin as they undergo… the WHISPER CHALLENGE! Can they pick up the Nintendo-related references being mouthed to them?

Shot by Alex Campbell

“Reformat” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Nintendo Charades Madness

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Do you think we have way too much fun on the show? There’s a good chance of that.


Can we get each other to guess the Nintendo person/place/thing we are thinking of without using any words? We tried, and the results were quite humorous…

Shot by Alex Campbell

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What are the Best Games to Play in Autumn?

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We missed Halloween by a few days. Oh well!


Autumn, fall, whatever YOU call it – the question is, what do you play during the season? We’ve got a list of timely games to play that might surprise you.

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“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Worst Stories Ever In Gaming

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We’re going to have to play Star Successor for you guys. We’ll endure the pain to bring you some entertainment.


Sin & Punishment: Star Successor, this episode goes out to you. And a handful of others, but seriously. You’re just an embarressment.

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Best Game Logos

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Pop-quiz: Do you know what Scott and Simeon do for an actual living? The answer to one of their occupations is included in this episode!


Scott may be on the Two Button Crew show every weekday, but he also has a dayjob as a graphic designer. As such, there’s a lot he could say about graphic design and effective logos that accomplish a purpose and communicate a message. Today, Scott AND Simeon turn their artistic opinions to the logos of games past, and have collected the very best ones for us to see all in one place!

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“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Gaming Ignorance Confessions!

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Every gamer has things he’s not proud of. Today we confess our sins of ignorance.


For every video game you’ve played, there are probably ten that you haven’t. The same is true for our hosts Simeon and Scott, who possess some alarming gaps in their Nintendo gaming careers. Big important games are completely missing from their experience! Well, it’s time that we had a chat with them and got to know exactly what they’ve never played.

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“Escape the Premises” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Heads-Up, Nintendo Edition! #2

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If one round Heads Up wasn’t enough for you, well then sit back, relax, and enjoy. We’ve got more sticky-note Nintendo mania for you right here.


Heads-Up is the hilarious game where one person puts a character on their head and, not knowing what it says, has to ask yes or no questions about the character to guess their identity. Well, we’ve grabbed some sticky notes and a few pens, because that’s all you need to home-grow your own version of the party game and play it with friends. As always, our version of the game is completely Nintendo-focused with only Nintendo characters to guess from. Here we go!

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