11: The Plumbing Kingdom

10/28/14 • 69 min

This week Federico and Myke talk about the effect Mario has had on gaming, Earthbound, Super Smash Bros for Wii U news and Federico's experience with the Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire demo.

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Links and Show Notes: Why Does Mario's Jump Feel So Awesome? | Game/Show | PBS Digital Studios - YouTube Sunset Overdrive Review - GameSpot Sunset Overdrive review: agent orange | Polygon Sunset Overdrive review • Eurogamer.net You Are Now EarthBound by Fangamer — Kickstarter Fangamer - Video game shirts, books, and more. EarthBound Central Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50 Must-See Things - YouTube John Siracusa on Twitter: "Small victories: https://t.co/jgzHDUSnoe (Don't ask how much I paid.)" Nintendo's Amiibo Figures Look A Little Bit Different In Production Nintendo - amiibo with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U - YouTube Nintendo of America on Twitter: "Masterpieces mode in #SmashBros for #WiiU lets you play mini versions of your favorite characters’ classic games. http://t.co/xdRV3Mh2Ro" Nibel on Twitter: "Coming Spring 2015 for free! #SmashBros - http://t.co/ZrDx8CcQVl" Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 'Primal Reversion' Is Pokémon's New Type of Evolution

This week Federico and Myke talk about the effect Mario has had on gaming, Earthbound, Super Smash Bros for Wii U news and Federico's experience with the Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire demo.

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This week Federico and Myke talk about some Nintendo news they're excited about, reminisce about old Pokemon game, 'Gameshark' cheats and 'modded' consoles.

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Links and Show Notes: Why #Gamergaters Piss Me The F*** Off — The Cauldron — Medium The Only Thing I Have To Say About Gamer Gate | Felicia's Melange Felicia Day's public details put online after she described Gamergate fears | Technology | theguardian.com

making her first public statement about Gamergate

CEO: Gamersgate.com is not GamerGate | Polygon Double Dash's Yoshi Circuit returns in the first Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack - Wii U News from Vooks Link's Motorcycle Featured in Upcoming Mario Kart 8 DLC - IGN Amazon leaks two brand new modes for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U - Wii U News from Vooks 'The Social Network' writer confirms Christian Bale will play Steve Jobs in new film | Polygon Edge on Twitter: "Our new issue's out tomorrow. Here's a look at the cover: http://t.co/dO0sCNxuI0" Twitch Plays Pokémon is returning for Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | Polygon Pokémon Stadium 2 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998) - IMDb Ancient Mew (The Power of One promo) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia Pokémon TCG Online on the App Store on iTunes Pokémon Crystal - Legendary Pokémon Pokémon Crystal - Legendary Pokémon GameShark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Missingno. - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia New Link for Virtual - Relay FM S.S. Anne - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia How To Actually Get Celebi in Crystal Sponsor - Relay FM Hogs of War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Virtual #4: Virtual Memory Unit - Relay FM

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This week Myke and Federico talk about what Nintendo is doing with Amiibo and the Quality of Life strategy, Fantasy Life and Sunset Overdrive.

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