Now all we need are their social security numbers!
#518 – Forgive us for being just slightly on the “creepy” side today as we stalk some well-known Nintendo employees and associated on Instagram! We get to learn a little bit more about Bill Trinen, Charles Martinet, and “Karen”, and perhaps even observe some of their habits and behaviors! Delightful!
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I’m still trying to figure out how we skipped from Super Mario 3 to Super Mario 64…
#517 – Super Mario 64 is a landmark game – a revolution in our industry. And recently, we had a young viewer named Rachel who watches our channel faithfully who asked us to “focus on some Mario games that people don’t talk about anymore, like SM64 and SM64 DS.” So that’s exactly what we’re going to do today! Watched some footage as we discuss this incredible step forward in 3D gaming, and see if you don’t have the urge to go and pick up your old three-pronged controller! Footage credit: Super Mario 64 – Matthewmatosis
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Anyone at Nintendo looking to hire a couple of professional E3 consultants?
E3 (AKA Gamer Christmas) is coming around the corner once again, and this year will mark the first time Switch content has been shown at the convention. Will Nintendo take this opportunity to get everyone on board the hype train, or will they play it too conservative? Scott and Simeon are presenting their wishlist, and if Nintendo were to follow it, their fans would be pretty happy.
TBC needs an offical… sidekick… YouTube channel! Now accepting applications.
Every superhero has a sidekick, and Nintendo’s stable of heroes are no different! But the characters that we find in Mario’s and Link’s shadows are not to be overlooked, because sometimes those characters are the ones that leave the biggest impression. That’s right – today’s all about the hero-helpers that made our gaming experiences amazing! Footage Credit: PMtTYD Yoshi – Tom Fawkes | TLoZ TP HD Midna – YOGSCAST Martyn | Paper Mario Goombario – RedFalconGames | Super Smash Bros. Wii U Falco – shofu | Super Mario RPG Geno – Zoundj
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For almost two years, we’ve been making Nintendo discussion and gameplay videos every single weekday. It’s hard to believe we’ve been going for this long!
Well, it’s time to kick things up a notch and we need your help to make it happen. With a bit more support on our page, we’ll be starting the Two Button Crew podcast! And that’s only the beginning.
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Similar to how “we” was suddenly a buzz word after the reveal of Nintendo Wii, it is now off limits to use the word “switch” without a wink-wink nudge-nudge to accompany its use!
We’ve only had a handful of days with the system, but BOY has it left an impression on us! There’s really something special about Nintendo’s Switch console/portable hybrid platform. And having a huge open world Zelda game on it sure doesn’t hurt! It’s very early to have a full review but we’re happy to provide our thoughts so far, and we’d love to hear yours in the comments below. Tell us how your experience has been!
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You don’t need to be real life friends to be Switch friends.
Launch day – March 3rd 2017 – we took two Switch units to the local mall and invited passersby to take a controller and give the new console a spin. We found a lot of people who didn’t buy their own console that were happy to give it a try! Impressions were all very positive.
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This is the day that Nintendo fans have been waiting for! Happy Switch day everyone! We hope that everyone who was planning on picking up a console was able to get one. We had a blast going to our midnight release, and we’ve got a Special Edition of Breath of the Wild to unbox.
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This is it… the 2D Mario game to end all 2D Mario games. Nintendo is opening the creative floodgates wide open with this one.
The Super Mario Maker levels shown at E3 just scratch the surface of what the creative minds of Nintendo fans will produce with this robust tool kit. The possibilities are endless. Let’s see what you got, Nintendo fans!
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Nintendo seems to be setting a pretty good pace for mobile development. It will be really nice to have these games augmenting the Wii U and 3DS release schedule!
We have learned the DeNA and Nintendo are collaborating on FIVE mobile games, each of a different genre. It’s time to theorize and put our wish-lists out there!
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At the end of the debate, we each felt like we had a really hard time making a case against the other persons’ arguments. I suppose that’s exactly how it should be! The franchises we present are both extremely top-notch and it comes down to a matter of preference. Comment away!
We launch into one of gaming’s greatest debates – what is the best Nintendo franchise? Simeon argues for Metroid as Scott casts his vote with Super Mario! Which series deserves the crown? Catch part 2 (7/15/15 episode) and comment below with your vote!
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This is the first time a Two Button Crew show has gone on for so long that we had to split it into two episodes. I enjoyed finding a good widway point and creating a custom transition for it. I actually think the pixelated look is pretty neat!
Watch Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TevFUV_DSwk
Our massive debate was so big we had to split it into two shows. There are just so many strong arguments for each franchise we present – we’re still not sure who won! Comment below and let us know your thoughts.
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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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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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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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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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Simeon got a really tough pair this time! But he did just fine. People really seem to be liking the Mystery Block format so we have some more this week!
Random Nintendo-Platform Game + Random Topic = Mystery Block.
Could Super Mario Bros. 2 (USA) possibly be the best PARTY game? Simeon takes his best swing at it.
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Random Nintendo-Platform Game + Random Topic = The Mystery Block. Bet you’ve never stopped to think just how boundary-breaking this unique DS game was, now have you?!
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