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Episode 145 Fiddy Kong Aug 09, 2014

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Sit right back and let me tell you all about this week's episode of Connectivity. It's episode 145 to be exact, and it's quite enjoyable. We have four freakin' segments for you this week. First up, Zach and Neal answer a quick listener mail question and go over the results of our recent "Kongtest". Then, they dig deep into Guacamelee: Super Tournament Championship Edition! Then in our third segment, Andrew and Daan preview the upcoming Hyrule Warriors. And finally, Neal and Zach return with a bonus segment at the end of the episode to gush over Marvel's new Guardians of the Galaxy film. I know we keep asking for listener mail, but that's only because we love to get it. Send some in to connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com. Also, please rate and review the show on iTunes! Oh, and check out the fundraising campaign for RFN Episode 400 at https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/blog/38251/rfn-400-the-campaign.

Episode 144: I've Seen Some Badass Canes Aug 02, 2014

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Welcome to the club that's made for you and me: Connectivity! You sure are in for a treat this week. We've got three segments for you. First up, Neal and Zach discuss Donkey Kong Country 3D Returns as this episode's Game of the Week! It just became available as a Club Nintendo Platinum reward, but is it good enough to claim? Hopefully we can help you come to a solid conclusion. Then, Aaron chimes in with an interview with David D'Angelo and Ian Flood of Yacht Club Games about the supremely awesome Shovel Knight! It's only the best game ever, so this is sort of a big deal. Finally, Daan is back with another installment of his quiz show. I hope your brain is ready for this. Please send in your listener mail questions, you know we love them. You can submit them to us at connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com. Also, please take a moment to rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps!

Episode 143: Follow Us on Titter Jul 26, 2014

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Hello and welcome to Connectivity! We have two segments for you this week. Kicking the show off, Scott, Alex, Danny and Addison answer a bunch of great listener mail. Is Splatoon a MOBA? What do we think of GameStop preorder bonuses? What the hell is all this stuff about Diddy Kong Racing 2? Can you be vegan in a video game? We answer these questions and a whole lot more. After that, Neal and Zach return with their "Game of the Week" segment, this time focused on Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Originally released for the Wii, Muramasa has since been ported to the Vita in, as it turns out, a much more definitive version. The boys break down what makes this gorgeous 2-D game so special, regardless of platform. Be sure to send your listener mail to connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com for the next mail segment. We'll see you next week!

Episode 142: I Like to Grind Jul 18, 2014

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Hello, and welcome to Connectivity! After last week's show posted late, we figured we could make it up to you by posting this one early. How nice of us! We have two segments this week. Starting things off, Scott and Alex break down this week's exciting news. Smash Bros. character reveals, NPD numbers and lackluster Club Nintendo rewards; no stone is left unturned. After that, Zach, Neal and Curtis do a retrospective on Tomodachi Life now that the game has been out for a couple of months. See what the guys think about the quirky life sim now that they've sunk in nearly 60 hours or so. And, be sure to stick around for exciting, relevant discussion about Twilight Princess! Be sure to send your listener mail to Connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com. We are definitely doing a mail segment next week, so why not send your questions in? We'll see you then!

Episode 141: The "ua" Died Years Ago Jul 12, 2014

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America's birthday has come and gone, and Connectivity is back running at full-steam despite the intrusion of Bastille Day. This week, we have two regular segments and one bonus for you to enjoy. First up, Scott, Alex, and Josh talk about what they've been playing. Turns out, the answer for most of them is anime games! They're great, but also not so great, and that's OK. After that, the three of them move into answering some recently received listener mail. Don't forget to submit your questions to connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com Finally, if you're into giant monsters, you can stick around and listen to Zach and Jonny talk all about Godzilla, the King of All Monsters. You can see the listener mail link above, so please submit some! Also, if you have a moment we'd love some more ratings and reviews on iTunes.

Episode 140: Aaronmillo Jul 05, 2014

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Happy birthday America! You're another year wiser. To celebrate, we got you this episode of Connectivity, featuring two wonderful segments. First up is a roundtable discussion on the new Wii U indie game Armillo. It's a enjoyable segment, as is the game itself. Then, Scott and Zack K catch up with each other's PC gaming habits and go deep on the games they've bought in the recent Steam sales. They also ponder a future where Nintendo offers similar deals. We'll see you again next week. In the meanwhile, why not full our mailbox by submitting your questions and/or comments to connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com. Please also rate and review the show on iTunes!

Episode 139: Shovel Pun Jun 28, 2014

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Hello and welcome to episode 139 of Connectivity! Don't tell the other episodes, but I really love this one. Kicking the show off, Alex, Zach and Scott answer your listener mail. The guys answer questions about the future of E3, their favorite Game Boys, multiplayer-focused games and a whole lot more. After that, Zach, Andy, Neal and Alex discuss Shovel Knight, the Kickstarter-backed indie game from Yacht Club Games. This retro-inspired platformer has quickly become a critical darling, and the gang goes over what makes Shovel Knight so unique. Best of all, this segment is spoiler-free up until the last 10 minutes or so, and plenty of warning is given before veering into spoiler territory. After the show, Scott and Jonny return with a new space bonus segment. This week, Jonny discusses his secret favorite space-related topic: space suits! Jonny discusses the history and evolution of space suits while reminding us that being able to survive out in space is equally amazing and terrifying. Be sure to send your listener mail to Connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com, whether you've got thoughts about Shovel Knight, questions for Jonny about space and space suits, or any other thing to share. We'll see you next week!

Episode 138: Recovery Jun 21, 2014

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Hello and welcome to Connectivity! We're still recovering from E3 around here, but we do have a packed show for you. First, Scott and Neal talk about the just-released Pushmo World. The guys go over how the 3DS standout makes the jump to Wii U and whether Pushmo-experts should take the plunge. Also, if you are playing the game and making your own puzzles, send the QR codes to us! We'll play them and talk about them on another episode. Extra marks if you make a Connectivity puzzle. After that, Addison and Alex return to E3 with a look at the non-tendo conferences. Microsoft, Sony, Ubisoft, EA; they go through each conference and discuss what impressed them. Then they do a little Nintendo reflection, too. Be sure to send your listener mail to Connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com. We got a lot of great reaction mail that we're going to read next week, so be sure to get your thoughts in, too! See you then!

Episode 137: Zack-Off Jun 14, 2014

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Do you smell it in their air? That certain stench of body oder and Doritos that signals the passing of this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo. We've already give you our thoughts on this year's show, so this week we have something a little bit different. Rather than talk E3 2014 to death, we're going back in time. Join Neal as he sits down with Mike and Jonny to discuss the events of the now decade-old E3 2004. It was an awesome year for the show, and now you can relive it just like you did back then. After that, stay awhile and listen to Zack and Zach talk about game collecting. The older will pass knowledge down to the younger, who will eventually grow strong enough to strike down his master and claim the role of Zack-prime. It just won't happen on this week's show. We're gearing up for a big listener mail segment, but we need your help! E3 is the perfect time to submit your questions and comments. I promise we'll answer them on the show. You can submit them to connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com And if you have a moment to spare we'd also really appreciate it if you could rate and review the show on iTunes.

E3 2014 Reaction Jun 10, 2014

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Welcome to this special episode of Connectivity! Today, we are discussing our reactions to the pretty much insane Nintendo Digital Event. Mike, Scott, Alex and Zach discuss Yoshi's Woolly World, Xenoblade Chronicles X, Zelda, Smash Bros., Splatoon and everything else that was announce and talked about. Be sure to let us know what you thought about the event in the comments! We'll see you later this week with more coverage.

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