Ep. 142: Put the E Back in Wii Sports (LIVE! at Midwest Gaming Classic)
Release Date: 04/16/2024
Ep. 157: Whole Hog for the Holidays
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We're in the back half of November and that puts us squarely in "The Holidays." There's family, there's friendship, there's food, there's gifts, and there's the inevitable awkward conversation you'll have introducing your family to your new partner. We here at DT!HQ sympathize with those of you bringing a new relationship home this holiday season. To help acclimate you to this inevitable confrontation, we're putting on our pretend hats and theorizing over potential family dinner nightmare scenarios. So grab a napkin and pass the potatoes because this week we're debating "Who is the worst DC...
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FLAVOR TEXT: Sword Art Online
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It is the distant future of 2022 A.D. Technology has advanced to the point where fully immersive virtual reality experiences are not only possible, but readily available to the average consumer. In November of 2022, the newest video game sensation, Sword Art Online, has just released and has taken Japan by storm. Thousands line up on launch day to play this immersive massively multiplayer online RPG (MMORPG). The wildest part? Not even a single critic has acclaimed this game. The second wildest part? Following its first few hours, the initial 10,000 people logged into the game suddenly are...
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Ep. 156: Big Trouble in Little Heistland (ft. Eric Silver)
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"Remember, remember, the 5th of November," or whatever that guy in the mask said. On account of today being a relatively important day in world history, we decided to record an episode relatively based on world history! That little poem at the beginning of the paragraph was made famous by Alan Moore's V for Vendetta, a graphic novel based on a historical event. With that in mind, we're on a mission to write our own graphic novels! Specifically, we're looking for the best historical event to put to illustrated print. Matt is getting surprisingly heady with his answer. Andrew is getting...
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DCOMstructed: Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge
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Last Halloween, we previewed the first episode of our Patreon-exclusive show DCOMstructed, a monthly watchalong podcast featuring the best in early 00s made-for-TV feature length movies, Disney Channel Original Movies. And so, what better way to celebrate the sequel of cultural touchstone Halloweentown than to run this play again this year! Enjoy our breakdown of Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge. Like DCOMstructed and want more? Unlock access to the $5 Premium feed at . SPOOKTACULAR PATREON DRIVE Our goal is to get 10 new or raised patrons by the end of October! If we hit our...
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Ep. 155: She Twilight My Zone Till I Rod Serling
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You're traveling on the Spooktacular Express through another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That's a signpost up ahead! your next stop: the Debate This Zone! That's right, we're finally doing a Twilight Zone episode. But this week, we're crafting our own nightmares. So, if you were to wake up in the DT! Twilight Zone and everything was based on your worst nightmares, what would Marvel Studios announce next? Todd is putting all his effort into making Kang the Conqueror a thing. Matt is...
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FLAVOR TEXT: Borderlands
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Vault Hunters, Space Capitalism, and eldritch horrors locked behind arcane gates? It's cute that you all think you're the heroes of this little adventure, but you're not. Welcome to Pandora, kiddos. That's right, we're diving exploding gun-first into the looter shooter that built the genre all thanks to our wonderful support of Butt Thwomp Nation member, Sharkbait! It's deep lore, character explanations, and a life lesson about how there's probably a reason why an ancient civilization sacrificed their entire society to lock a something called "The Destroyer" behind a gate, so maybe you don't...
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Avenge This! FEED DROP: Agatha All Along 1-4
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Turns out the people at Marvel are such big fans of the Spooktacular Express that they started airing a spooky Halloween show just for us to cover on Avenge This! So a huge thanks to our friends at Marvel Studios for releasing four episodes of Agatha All Along just for us. We're chatting through the first half of the latest Disney+ show. Spoiler alert for the show but also spoiler alert that we're actually pretty stoked on this one. SPOOKTACULAR PATREON DRIVE Our goal is to get 10 new or raised patrons by the end of October! If we hit our goal, we'll do a big spooky stream! Anyone who joins...
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Ep. 154: The Truth About Christmas
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! That's right, it's Spooktacular Express Season! Our annual month of Halloween content kicks off in an unexpected place, Christmas movies. Why you ask? Well because we tried to do this in december and it just didn't work out. So stoke the fire place, get cozy under a blanket and come along as we decide "What Hallmark Christmas movie should be remade into a horror game?" Kyle is making us contend with the horror that is quality time with our families. Todd brought a self-insert. Andrew also participated. Recommended Reading: SPOOKTACULAR PATREON...
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Ep. 153: Catharsis Simulator
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TAKE OUR SURVEY PLS: Sometimes we do podcasts about our hobbies. Sometimes we do podcasts about pop culture. Sometimes we do podcasts about current events. Sometimes we do podcasts because we need to work through some stuff, and that's what we're doing today. So sit back, relax, and help us answer the age old question: "What simulator game should we make next?" Matt's working through some stuff. Andrew's also working through some stuff. Conversely, Kyle is here to tell you about a sale! The title of this week's episode was selected by our Patrons in our Discord Community! If you want to...
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FLAVOR TEXT: Kirby
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TAKE OUR SURVEY PLS: At the center of the universe, lives the Void. The Void is unchanging, unthinking, and unfeeling. The Void does not know pain, it does not know sadness. The Void does not comprehend hope, or love. It does not grieve what was lost, and it does not dream of the future. The Void is pink, it is friendly, it is Kirby! Join us as we break down 50 or so years of lore about the friendliest Nintendo character ever created. Whether you know Kirby from Dream Land or from Super Smash Bros, in the next two hours you'll hear more about Kirby than you even knew was possible. Link to...
info_outlineOn the day of our non-denominational Lord, April 7th, 2024, 4 nerds were given a platform for a second time. A platform, not just on the internet, but in a real life place in front of real life people at the Midwestern Gaming Classic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Those 4 nerds dared to ask a dangerous question, "What sport should be added to Wii Sports?"
This raucous debate will really have you questioning if you know what a sport is. Andrew is pushing for esports in video games. Kyle is defending an American pastime. Todd is combining two things you didn't know could be combined.
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- You can find the PowerPoint at the following link. If your podcast app doesn't support links, please visit our website to find the slides at debatethiscast.com! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17DEU_1dz7BMtCb0pV05qKPIxejavS7o_-60wMZ3_sM8
- Here's that chessboxing clip: https://youtu.be/i5WJOPeWczM?si=HuufeGlpQQgaaVtT&t=1371
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Properties we talked about this week: Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, Wii Sports Club, Nintendo Switch Sports, 1 2 Switch, Microsoft Excel, Corn hole, Chessboxing
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