The Cool: Black Cadillac Twerk

#TheCool back for another one as we do every week. Hope your week was as good as mine was but it happens to be time to put this one to rest as we do always. For the 2nd week in a row I don't have a lead off. Maybe I should be questioning this and maybe I shouldn't. But I think it does show what does really matter to me as far as news that should be ahead of everything else we do here. That might just be responsible journalism. Some could be better off learning that word and the many synonyms that accompany it and let that lead their work. Rant over. Pimping begin.

A special #RunDatReXXX #OnFireFriday edition of Super Mario Bros. 2 and continually special because it just so happens to be a Princess Toadstool takeover episode. I kind of drop a hint on why this happy accident occurred & the do's and don'ts of courting Princesses. Hope you learn something.

And that's all from me so let's drop in #DoaGHThaDOJO and see the awesome we've been cooking up over yonder.

Sengoku Basara X. I just love to see this game being played at a high level just because. Always an awesome game to watch.

Been a nice minute since I've seen anything of Psychic Force 2012. I'm wondering if Taito plans to port this version to anything. Would be nice since I've always had a hankering to learn the game at a high level. I could always bust out Psychic Force Complete if I really needed to.

Been dropping Chaos Code NeSiCa vids all week for some reason. I don't remember the last time I've uploaded so many matches of the game.

LOLI AWARENESS is always in #FULLEFFECTMODE so enjoy some LOVE MAX!!!!! vids!

There's always time for Under Night In-Birth! There's a loketest this weekend for EXE:Late but no vids have surfaced for it as of now but when they come I'll be there to provide them.

Imagine my surprise when I did my monthly check for when the Project Justice vids for the month and saw that they dropped a week early. I guess when you get into a habitual nature how a random twist can catch you off guard. And it's always wonderful to hear that the streets appreciate me showing this game some love!

And to close out Pimping Time w/TDG is the #SuperSecretMysteryGame from #OnFireFriday being Chaos Breaker! I've always wanted to get some matches on the channel but after my temporary brush with playing Dark Awake and learning the subtle differences between the two I figured I'd test the waters and ask the streets if they want more. And they do. So expect more Chaos Breaker really soon and more #SSMG's and returning games as well!

Now let us switch those gears for This Week In Gaming...

Killer is Dead is out next Thursday and the above would seem to be the last vids we'll see for the Japanese version of the game. I did decide I'll wait it out until it comes out here in MURICA unless something that this version of the game will do that others will not changes that.

Mario Kart Arcade GP DX has dropped its 1st trailer and it looks very nice for a game I'll have to go to a Dave & Buster's to even experience. The only thing of note here is the inclusion on Don-chan from the Taiko Drum Master series. What that means for other returning Namco characters is to be seen but just like when they announced Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games and that was the sign that Sonic was going to be in Brawl just might mean the same for Pac-Man in the upcoming game. Whether this theory pans out is to be seen but I'd put big money on it though. And a shame to hear that there won't be a Story Mode in the upcoming game seeing as I enjoyed The Subspace Emissary and hoping to see more of the same this time around.

And now for a PSA that should've been in the last installment. If you have a 3DS and not yet have Shantae, then I need to question your mental capacity. Just get it and all of WayForward's awesome crack. PLEASE, THANK YOU & YOU'RE WELCOME!!

Guilty Gear XXX or Xrd if your into calling it by the name given. Looks like very soon we'll catch our 1st glimpse of this game in action and regardless of my past dealings with ASW I'll be covering this to the best of my ability without causing trouble for myself. Pretty hype for it regardless of all that.

What else have I been up to this week? I didn't get in a lot of gaming this week because I was busy with stuff but I randomly played some Zelda 1 for some reason. I think it may be due watching a lot of it recently on Game Grumps and the no duh is that it is a game we'll be featuring it on #RunDatReXXX very soon. I didn't get back to Mega Man Unlimited like I wanted either to which I'm not a fan of but there's a big update coming which is going to fix some of the concerns I had with it initially so that's cool as well.

I finally got a chance to catch up on all my various shows and I'll say this so I can say I said it. Watch Ray Donovan. That show goes beyond hamsterdom. Just watch it. I also got a chance to catch up on Beware The Batman and even I was surprised how into the premise I was. I remember reading it a long time ago and dismissing it but I'm glad I was open enough to give it a chance. I will take time to mention that Dexter, True Blood & Burn Notice did work in their own special way. No spoilers on what work though.

On top of that there has been a whole lot of info dropping about the newest Kamen Rider...Gaimu. And as usual the only thing I'm even remotely concerned with is how will those riders translate to the next Climax Heroes game? We'll probably start getting info on that & the next Rider Generation game in the next couple of weeks so stay tuned for those blowout articles on when they drop. I also got some time and sat down and watched the Go-Busters Returns movie too and it was great watch. The twist on it was exceptional and it was good to see the cast again too. #SWAGBUSTERS

In the world of manga Bleach is on a hiatus and Naruto just took it to another extreme. Expected extreme yes but extreme. I need to get back to Freezing & Highschool DxD because I've fallen way, way behind on both. And it might be time to pick up some old series I just completely fell out of for whatever reason. I really need to break that habit of just losing interest in things as quickly as I do.

We're just about done here so let us put a pretty bow on this shall we with stuff I watched on Youtube this week.

RWBY! Done by some dude named Monty Oum. Did something called Dead Fantasy if I recall. RWBY is sick and I've been in blackout for it since I've heard of it and it was worth the wait and then some. This is the 1st episode above and you'll always find the latest episode a week early on RoosterTeeth.com. Just watch it!

DBZ Abridged. Do I need say anymore than that?

Scooby-Doo. Orpheusftw. Watch all 5 parts. Just do dat!

Thanks to J for letting me know that there was a sequel to the MK Rap Battles! Need not say anymore.

Vinesauce Corrupts...Conker's Bad Fur Day! Yep. The "corrupted" gets even more so.

After a small hiatus Bravest Warriors is back with no Catbug. The next episode makes up for this because it's a Catubug focused episode! #CATBUG!!

Giant Bomb's newest entry into the Encyclopedia Bombastica is Law of the West a Commodore64 game and features Jeff, Brad & Vinny doing what they do best. Hilarious. Hilarious. I gotta say I love how the 3 of them lately are on everything together and the stuff that comes out it has just been off the meter!

Chris Redfield rapes Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3. Seriously, premise of the above. Seriously!

And to send us out is an internet classic and one of my favorite remixes of the moment in question. Just hilarious!

As usual, thank you for spending a bit of time with me and my thoughts. The love is appreciated.

We'll be back next week for another installment of #TheCool. Until then!

-Triple Da G.O.D!

The Cool: The Gathering Of The Thousands

#TheCool in full effect as we usually are at the usual time and place!

Hope that everybody's end to end was a great as mine was but everyday is great. Even the not so great ones. MESSAGE!

In an oddity I don't have a lead story this week even with SDCC still in progress. Not really surprised in the slightest seeing as how that event skewers while in my wheelhouse I'm not as excited for the non-game announcements like I was once upon a time. Something cool happened and I probably missed it but it'll trickle down to me and y'all can say I was way late on it. The ebb and flow. The ebb and flow.

With that out of the way time for that pimping! You know you love it!

After an accidental week off we get back to the world saving of Super Mario Bros. 2 and we do the things we always do. Educate and make you laugh! We did have to tell Toad thanks for the work but the rest of the crew will handle the remainder of the lightweight.

Next episode is a special one so be sure to tune in. It might come earlier than expected though. And just to share a bit, #RunDatReXXX's next game has already been decided and prep work is going into it so it'll be something special. Trust me.

Just with everything else this week is even #DoaGHThaDOJO has been a bit slow but even with that being the case plenty of that crack is available this week including The Rumble Fish 2. Been a minute since the last time I was able to get some matches up and always a pleasure doing so.

More of this Cyberbots dope. It must be a sign that somebody wants me to see this game really bad. I really need to keep to a promise and get in the lab with the Saturn version. My dream is to have a custom Saturn stick that'll take care of all my fighting game needs for the system. Some games are very limited in the controller configuration department so trying to play them naturally can be a chore but one that's worth it for reasons. 4MB & Saturn handles 2D better than PS1 reasons!

BattleFantasia. Still delivers. I have plans for this game. Just wait and see.

Chaos Code: NEw SIgn of CAtastrophe. Get It!?

Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!! the 5 exclamation marks are important to the title or so I've heard. It's has and will be a joy to watch this game evolve. Still the need to question where's that port at? I'll wait.

And with that out of the way time for the week in gaming and man I've got the business as you so shall see. Thank You, SDCC!!

There are some things that seem inevitable but until they become tangible you always have to wonder if. Such is the case with the announcement of Soul Calibur 2 HD Online for PSN/XBLA!

SC2 is one of my favorite fighting games of all time and one that I not only spent a lot of time with but remembering those times fondly.

Just so the world knows it's #TEAMCASSIETILLISTOPBREATHING!! SC2 was the game where I chose Cassie as a main and never looked back!

After Soul Blade there was no Li Long and Maxi in SC1 wasn't doing it for me to be honest. I was more of a Xianghua/Astaroth/Cervantes player before that. After SC1, Xianghua didn't stick. I subbed Astaroth and still do, I consider Cervantes my other main however.

There was always Mitsurugi, Hwang, Siegfried & Sophitia in SB & SC1 and played them to death as well. But like I started this spiel is that Cassie has been my main since SC2 and was probably one of the best things I ever did fighting game wise.

She's a character who is exactly what I needed in that game, A RUSHDOWN EMPRESS! She's never let me down and this one of the reasons I've yet to to touch SC5. I know I need to and it'll happen in time.

As far as this game is concerned, what we do know is that the basis for the game is the PS2 version due to Heihachi's inclusion. What this means for Spawn & Necrid is to be seen and if there's a WiiU version I'd suspect Link would be the character in that version with or without Heihachi there.

No idea of cost at the moment and it's already looking to be a better deal than the XBLA version of SC1. What the final product became wasn't Namco's fault at all. That was M$ having those dumb ass restrictions on how big a game could be at the time and there was many a game that suffered because of it. This game will not suffer the same fate and I'm glad because this game deserves the business for being one of fighting game's greatest moments and accomplishments! The game is that good. Trust me!

Enjoy a picture of the ladies of SC2 outside of Sophitia & Seong Mi-Na because they're unlockable characters in the home ports.

Now all that's gotta happen now is a hybrid of OG Soul Calibur 3 & Arcade Edition! Want this so, so bad!!

Speaking of fighters that work in 3 dimensions, there's a new trailer for DoA5U which is just a huge reminder of what the game shall be bringing your way very soon.

And Rachel writing in pain as sexually as possible. GO!

Speaking of fighting game hotties what about Harley Quinn & Catwoman displaying their Ani-Comi costumes now available for all versions of Injustice. Wonder Woman also has a costume in this pack by the way. And Martian Manhunter & the John Stewart Green Lantern skin will be available on July 30th. HYPE!!!

Flip Bucket is in #FULLEFFECTMODE with our 1st look at Terry & Benimaru in action. From what's on display it would seem both characters take inspiration from their KoF '98 incarnations. No clue when they'll be playable for the regular folk not in the beta of the beta but when it does I'll let you know.

Let us take a moment and welcome back Strider Hiryu where he belongs. This Strider project has been known about for quite awhile and even rumored to be canceled. But like Girl Fight & Wander of the Dragons before it this game is real and we'll be seeing it Early 2014 on everything home console.

Been a minute since we've seen anything about Ace Attorney 5 but there's plenty here. SPOILER WARNING! Just saying.

Our 1st trailer for Sengoku Basara 4. You'll be importing this and if you don't know why then dig back in this blog about a year ago and I explain why. Past that though it would seem this is a prequel to the series so what this means for anything is very unknown but when I know then you will too.

Another The Wonderful 101 trailer talking about the Unity Powers of Wonder Red & Blue. There's no Wonder Pink in sight so I'm a sad panda. This game drops in September.

Jessica Nigiri playing the Gigolo Missions from Killer is Dead. At least there's a video in this series where you actually learn something and get to see boobs. HURRAH!!

And to end our gaming look for the week that was is a confirm that Pikmin & Olimar are back in the new Smash Bros. The thing is that Olimar isn't in Pikmin 3 at all so why not Alph, Charlie or Brittany to represent the series instead? May be alternate costumes possibly. We'll see.

As for everything else I've been deep into Mega Man Unlimited and a review/walkthrough for the blog similar to what I did for Street Fighter X Megaman when that hit is coming as well.

I hope everybody took my advice and picked up Mamorukun Curse! for PS3. Haven't got around to playing it because I've been busy but I hope to correct this this week along with getting back to Dissidia & the Destiny Odyssey Twitter Playthrough.

I really didn't watch or read anything that wasn't the usual suspects but I've yet to watch Beware The Batman and it's waiting for me to do that. There's a Ultimate Spider Man & Avengers Assemble marathon in the wings too.

I will say this much though, all my Sunday shows are going in one way or another and you'll need to take my word on that.

Bleach & Naruto have gotten a bit interesting too with Bleach's countdown to the end and this new fight currently happening in Naruto getting nuts by the page.

Worst of all I've fell off on watching Wizard & Kyoryuger and I really need to just relax and watch those to get caught up.

And with it being a slow week on all tips all I can offer you from my YouTube journey is this one video.

Beware however, what this looks to be on the outside isn't what you're truly looking for. Just have fun with it.

Done & done. Another installment of #TheCool is now a part of the annals of time.

As usual thanks for spending some time inside my head and be sure to be ready for another one next Sunday.

Until then!

-Triple Da G.O.D!

The Cool: Mortality Bites

#TheCool on a Monday. A rarity yes but explanations will come and a possible reason you could guess. So technically I'm not late just a bit early for next week's installment. With all the stuff that was last week there is only one story I could lead off with...

Gaming as a whole lost a great person in Giant Bomb's Ryan Davis. To be honest normally I wouldn't even care about something like this but as it has been echoed since the news dropped is that I feel like I lost a close friend. But that'll happen when you spend 5+ years with people who bring you all the news that matters to you. I didn't really know anything about Ryan before Gerstmanngate but once I discovered Giant Bomb and the way the decided to do what they do I was a fan and over time felt like I was a part of the family. When I saw the news in my Facebook feed I thought it was a joke before the realness set in and I teared up a bit because this man was a fixture in my gaming life and not to have that anymore is just a sad proposition. I think M. Bison will have to now share the Master of Tuesdays crown with Ryan because that familiar bellow when that Bombcast started will definitely be missed as well.

I do want to take the time to wish his wife, family, everybody at Giant Bomb and everyone dealing with this tragedy well as they deal with this. I'm so glad that the GB Crew did a podcast and got a chance to share their feelings about their fallen friend but even through the laughter you could hear the profound sadness that they lost a brother in arms and are dealing with it the best they can. I want to once more wish everyone well as they deal with this and coming from somebody who knows is that it'll take time to get back to a semblance of normality but it does come. Ryan Davis, you will be forever missed.

If you want to check out some of Ryan's best be sure to go over to GiantBomb.com where there is a bunch and I mean a bunch you can check out to see how awesome of a guy Ryan was! RIP DUDER!!!

Now back to positive things already in progress. The pimping will be a bit short because I've been a little busy with business so I didn't get a chance to record SMB2 but I'm planning a double up this week to catch up. But don't fear though. #DoaGHThaDOJO has been picking up the slack major this week. A lot of catch up sets due to getting lax and expect that this week as well. There is a lot crack to get down on however.

More #KoFXI to start with. 7 vids of that you know what. Still my favorite game in the series.

Chaos Code: NeSiCa. Still wondering will future ports of the game on PS3 will be based off this version?

Been a long minute since you've seen a set of Fate/Unlimited Codes. Enjoy this please. And bonus for Rin on the thumbnail. AWESOMESAUCE!

And for good measure some Daemon Bride: Additional Gain. I've since learned the OG Version is playable on PC and has been for a while now. GDSD for more information.

With the pimping done let us get to the week that was + a little Sunday & Monday for good measure!

Here's the 1st of many reasons #TheCool is doing a Monday special...ULTRA Street Fighter IV! And what it happens to be is what I thought it would be. Taking the new characters from X Tekken (Miss Poison, Hugo, Elena, Rolento & a 5th Character based of the clues could possibly be The Mayor of Earf: Mike Haggar.) and putting them into SF4 which makes a lot of sense in that Capcom isn't wasting the assets and retooling them which we've known was possible since the PC version of X Tekken with the Rolento example port/mod. ULTRA as it stands is more than that. Another rebalance for the game, new game modes and new costumes as well. Now the way to ULTRA is a real simple one. Any version of SUPER can upgrade to this version for $15 or if you want every costume (except for I think the Vanilla ones) you can buy the disc version for $40 which is the choice I'm going with because I never committed to buying AE at all. This also depends on if I still want to pick up the SF 25th Anniversary Set when it bottoms out in price which I will when that price is right. The game is slated for early 2014 so this what may bring me back to the series since I just dropped it when AE came knocking.

The 2nd of many reasons is the confirmation that J'onn J'onzz AKA The Martian Manhunter is leaving his post on The Watchtower stage to get in on some of this kick ass ass kicking action. And joining him is another John of the Stewart variety AKA Black Green Lantern. The John Stewart inclusion is proof that The Arrow skin is something that works and could be a way to keep pumping content into the game. The one thing I wanted and hoped for is to do a real Batman Beyond skin and pull Will Friedle back for the one time seeing as he's my favorite Batman for reasons. GDSD and you'll see why. No date when either DLC will drop but when it does I'll let you know.

Still in the realm of fighters we have our first trailer for Phantom Breaker: Extra. Now we know this isn't a port of AC at all but a very big update with new characters and the best part it is hitting the PS3 along with the 360. With the port of the 1st never coming to MURICA this version having a region free option is wonderful for more people to get their hands on it and give it a fair shake. No release date as of yet but when I get it so shall you.

Welcome back to San Andreas, I'm TDG from Grove Street! I don't even know if Grove Street is even in the game but this is our first real look at GTA5 and damn it is amazing to see. I do have to bring this up because I've heard it from multiple people. The question of this game appearing on a next-gen platform. Should you wait and see if it will or enjoy this and let Watch_Dogs be that game? Not really sure on the matter but as a fan of the series I'm on it where ever I can get it. Also, still salty about never getting a San Andreas Stories game? Why Rockstar Why?

Speaking of games with questions how about some time with the most confusing plot in all of video games...Kingdom Hearts! This trailer is nothing but an introduction to the important characters in the universe and some other things as well. Still due in September.

In our current focus on Square Enix and HD products then taking a look at this trailer that compares the OG PS2 Version with the HD Remaster is something to see. Improvements all around and looking as beautiful as it can be. The thing is that the news this week was there's a possibility that the Last Mission content from X-2 International may not be included. Depending on who you ask this is either nothing or a big deal. I sit on the big deal side of the fence because I really want to experience this with an English dub. Hedy Burress, Tara Strong & Gwendoline Yeo are awesome as YRP and I'm a huge fan of their performance in X-2 and it would be a shame not to have this epilogue available because it was the reason I was excited for the collection in the first place. I'll still buy it regardless of decision of inclusion but would be a shame if it wasn't. And Bare Dresssphere. GDSD!

I never knew ending on the notion of telling you to research the Bare Dresssphere would be the perfect segue into another episode of Killer is Dead TV! More of Nigiri & hot friends doing hot friend stuff. I always got you!

With Dragon's Crown set to drop next week in J-Pantsu here's the be all trailer for it. Even if you can't quite understand what's going on just look at the pretty pictures and let them guide you. I'll be doing something for the US release for the game so be ready for that.

And to end this extended look at this week in gaming I figured a PSA was in order. The game above is Mamorukun Curse! I need you to buy this for reasons. Reasons such as the SHMUP genre isn't very represented on PS3 as it should be. Games like this don't get localized every day so supporting one is a good thing. Supporting a game like this not only helps fans of said genre but you as well for the fact that the next game to get localized could be a game you want. Game's $20 and comes out tomorrow on PSN so be sure to get it. Please & Thank You!

On to the rest of it all. Still marching hard on Dissidia. You can follow my Destiny Odyssey exploits on Twitter @ReXXXSoprano as I beat one and share the moral of it.

Shouts to Curleh Mustache West Coast Deuce & #EVO2013 for bringing the heat to my week. I still haven't watched all of either but what I have has been amazing. Yipes can get the best of best together and let them go tit for tat. And EVO takes that to another level with all the international competition. I have to say a lot of what I got to see from both events had me on the edge of my seat and so hype. Just a reminder why I love fighting games the way I do. I'll have my full rundown on the next installment if I can get through all this content in that time frame.

Because of the business I had to handle all I can really talk about is Bleach, Naruto and what happened last week on my favorite shows and not what happened last night. The mangas are all about rebirth in its various forms. And the dramas were all about revelations, big and small. You know I'm not one for spoilers go watch it if you haven't. I'm about to hit up the new episodes as soon as were done here.

And before we part ways time for my favorite videos from around the interwebs.

Forgot to drop this last week but a new episode of Yu-Gi-Oh: The Abridged Series. If you want to watch the episodes before they hit YouTube then be sure to drop by THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE!

A new Botchamania that was actually on YouTube long enough to feature it in this section. POP BOTTLES!!! And just as with the above you can always watch these on THE OFFICIAL WEBISTE where they will always be available. JESUS!!! FAKKIN BULLSHIT!!! WE COMIN FO U NIGGA!!!

Jake Whyman's 1st foray into Neo Game Grumps with a moment from their Mega Man 2 playthrough. I will come out and say I really enjoy Arin & Danny's banter. I'm glad I didn't knee jerk the change and gave it a chance. Jon will be missed and I hope comes back for some special episodes of Grumps.

DashieXP's back with a new MK episode and you know it goes straight hamsterdom! So watch and enjoy.

And to see us out on this Monday Special Edition is of course desk with a mystery combo video. You can tell what it is by the thumbnail but there is some great stuff on display so please enjoy and learn from it.

I'm done. I have Money in the Bank, Dexter, Ray Donovan, True Blood and a host of YouTube vids that need my attention! Not to mention vids to record and #DoaGHThaDOJO to update! #TheCool will be back at its usual time slot on Sunday ready to show you your week my way! Have a good week and until the next time!

-Triple Da G.O.D!

The Cool: 237 Equals Freedom, Family & Food

The final day of Freedom Day Weekend and The Cool is right back at you. If you're like me at this point that food from Thursday is gone and now you have to go back to the other stuff in the fridge. I feel your pain. At least this can give you a reprieve from thinking about it if only for a little while. I do have to say I've been enjoying myself this weekend. Been kicking it with a lot of fam, eating good and learning I really like the combo if Hpnotiq + Lemonade (For ages 21 & Over). I do hope you've had just as much fun as I have and hope that continues for this week to come. Now that I've said all that sappy stuff let's get to the fun part.

More of that SMB2 because that's what the streets love. We tackle the desert this time around and things happen. Special things. Just watch.

Another foray into Smash Town featuring Ash & Rob who really enjoy the fact that they have content on YouTube. And JOTKING who's just here. #GORILLABEARSLUGRESURRECTION!!

#DoaGHThaDOJO has been putting in that work too. I've been dropping heavy, mainly for catch up purposes because I've been falling a bit behind but I was able to get the usual suspects updated and I was also able to find some special stuff to spotlight.

On the last installment of #TheCool, I said I had a surprise for the streets and Cyberbots was that. This game has always been a favorite of mine and I'm glad the streets are loving it too. So if I see it I'll upload it because I know you want it.

1st of the month always means some new Project Justice matches. I won't say what needs to be said because it has already been said.

BattleFantasia. BATTLEFANTASIA!!

It's always a pleasure to bring and to view some good Sengoku Basara X matches. There aren't many but when some come to me I'm always hyped to see the game on display.

I'll be back to usual motion for the week coming and I'll see if I can pull something special out of my hat for you guys. And now, your week in gaming!

These pictures are here for reasons other than they are here. But since they are lets talk DoA5U because there is plenty to talk about. Those wonderful pictures of Hitomi, Sarah & Helena are 3 of the costumes for the CE for DoA5U. I have no clue how this fares for MURICA but I'd be sure we'd get these somehow. And something about DoA5U making its way back to the arcades since DoA2 Millennium Edition a long, long, long time ago. I don't know what that means at all at this time but when I do I shall let you know.

Let us take the time to talk Injustice & General Zod who you should kneel for or something like that. Got a chance to play Zod for a brief second and he's exactly I'd thought he'd be and more...A BEAST!! I'm just feeling his style. He's like grimy Superman who can control the Phantom Zone and from what I've seen since I played he's broken as all get out. Worse than Scorpion X Pig if you let some people tell it. The one thing I'm happy about is that now the game is going back to having some secrets with more DLC on the way. Martian Manhunter is the gimme but anybody else that finds their way will hopefully stay a secret until NRS wants to reveal it.

Speaking of DLC it would seem that Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is getting some as well. Adding Dragon Sage Kabuto and some other stuff as well. You'll able to either download the DLC when it drops for the current game or buy the new version which will have all the previous DLC and the new stuff too. Good to see this game get this kind of support.

On the continued quest to make sure you learn nothing whatsoever about Killer Is Dead is there is a new episode of KiDTV in which they talk about DLC and I can also confirm that MURICA is getting this DLC as well with the 1st shipment of Killer Is Dead when it drops sometime in August.

I'm still deciding do I want to wait for it to come out here or do I do what I ended up doing with Lollipop Chainsaw and getting the Japanese Premium Edition? If you 1 of the billion people who hasn't played Lollipop Chainsaw and own a PS3 I suggest getting the Valentines Day Premium Edition because it has all the DLC with none of the Gamestop fun & games to get it, region free of course, choice of gore & rainbows and unlike the other version has Dual Audio & Language depending on what language your PS3 is set to. Don't worry I triple dipped. Both Japanese Premium Editions & MURICA 360 version. Doing my part to support awesome straight from Suda 51!

Continuing the string of awesome is more footage of JJBA: All-Star Battle from the CPU League being ran. Plenty of matches to watch here. Game is due in Japan on August 29th.

Drag-On Dragoon 3. Never in this life did I think I'd utter those words. This is happening and I'm hyped! Might be time for a run back of both Drakengard games. No clue if Square Enix is bringing this to MURICA but I can only hope that they are. And maybe they can sneak in a localization of NieR Replicant!

As for what I gamed on this week, if you fast forward to Friday evening I picked Dissidia back up. Not Duodecim. Not Prologus. But plain old Dissidia! This game and I have a sordid history. Broken PSP, lost memory sticks, corrupted saves and even reviews that were due 4 years ago. I've been told I should just drop it for Duodecim for spoiler reasons but I'm determined to beat it and review it. This is something that needs to be done to ease myself and prove I can continue to knock by backlog down. All I really want to do at this point is see the game to the end and I'll leave my OCD nature for Duodecim. No way am I building another Cloud to beat up Level 85 Zidane to get Thief Gloves or that Ultros Tina Friend Card for the Delicious Fish accessory set again. We'll see how long this love affair lasts before I drop it again for an obscene amount of time.

Because it was a holiday week not a lot popped of but what did was amazing. Dexter went to a place I'd never thought it would and maybe why I'll be watching it live and recording True Blood to watch after Ray Donovan which also did work. Looks like my Sunday Nights for now are nice and full of stuff to watch.

Naruto & Bleach do what they do every week and that's continue to confuse me. At least Naruto is moving a bit forward and that has some promise for a something solid to read. I need to get back to reading Freezing & Highschool DxD because I'm just overdue on reading them is all.

Haven't seen the last couple of episodes of Kyoryuger & Wizard just due to not having the time to just watch them. I did however sit down and watch Kamen Rider X Kamen Rider Movie War Ultimatum Director's Cut and that was really good. Nice to see the Fourze crew get some closure and the twist of the movie was really good yet surprising.

Burn Notice will be back this week and I'm hyped to see where it is the show goes in my hopes for a good end to it all.

It is almost time to say goodbye but before we do that how about some coolness straight from YouTube.

I want to take the time to highlight this video so I can say something. Shouts to the little homie Treezy who's putting in work and has been doing just that for a nice minute. According to him that little piece on Street Fighter EX I did so long ago inspired this playthrough of EX Plus α. Just like I told him and I'll say it once more to emphasize my point. Seeing stuff like this is what drives me to do what I do. Differences no matter the size are still differences. It's what I've come to believe over the years and knowing that I can make one matters to me. So when I do, I do to make a difference and hope the ones I help make will help create true change.

You can check Treezy and all his work on his YouTube Channel. Lots of classics and lesser known games over there so be sure to take a look and see what's popping that way and show him some love!

I've been meaning to feature this video for the last couple of weeks and now that I've remembered to do that here it is. If you ever wanted to know the inspirations and see all the colors for Skullgirls then this video is for you. A bit lengthy but very informative on the subject. I'll take the time to thank margherita0141 for the work done on this and the other videos that are on that page as well. You should watch those for yourself. You really should do that.

And to close it out, crazy dude allegedly on bath salts. I shouldn't have laughed but couldn't help it. Kids, don't do drugs. This is a reminder of why.

This right here is where we part ways until the next time. So have a great week and I'll catch you back here next week for another installment of #TheCool!

-Triple Da G.O.D!

The Cool: Wiser I Am, Wiser I Shall Become!

Sunday in #FULLEFFECTMODE with The Cool as usual and nothing's changed except I'm older. I have to say that I've come a long way since the last time I added a +1 to my age which I won't share with you. A lot of changes personally & professionally, however by following some advice from someone way wiser than I am I was able to really get things together. Perfect they aren't but I know the rule of thumb is that if you think you have it bad, there's someone who's getting it even worse. So I'm blessed and thankful for what I do have and I'll continue to work hard and become better at what I do. Speaking of getting older and getting better what I do...

#RunDatReXXX's 1 Year Anniversary and of course we celebrate the milestone by following up how we started by taking on the mission of saving Subcon in Super Mario Brothers 2! I have to say looking at this video and going back to the beginning of #DoaGH it's like looking at 2 different people making videos. Starting from Shaky Cam 1.0 to capture cards I've come a long way. I'm blessed to have the ability to do what I do and I strive to be the best period at it. You'd be surprised how much work I do goes into that goal that doesn't even involve making the videos everybody watches. I don't mind the work for the fact that practice makes perfect. The harder I work the better the end product will be. SMB2 will be on a when I feel like schedule but don't expect it to take too long. What comes next shouldn't be a surprise. Or maybe it will be. Can't wait.

#DoaGHThaDOJO has been putting in work all week with some special surprises coming up this week. So enjoy a taste of Phantom Breaker AC & Daemon Bride Additional Gain. Stay tuned to the page later for a throwback exclusive.

With the pimping out of the way time for the week in gaming that was.

And I see no better place to start with the confirmation that Girl Fight isn't as dead as once thought. I honestly thought this and Wander of the Dragons would never drop but here's a trailer that says otherwise. All I will say is this...#TripleDaGodExplainsItAll!

Speaking of girls and fighting we have plenty of Killer Is Dead stuff for you this week. 2 episodes of KID TV where nothing is learned and the newest trailer for the game. Game is due sometime in August.

Bang! Babes! Mayhem! That Deadpool game finally dropped on some semi-stealth because I had no idea it was dropping so soon. I copped it but haven't got around to playing it yet. When I do I'll report back. I have heard things though. And I'll ignore them and make that judgement call on my own.

We're getting ever so closer to actually playing Out of the Shadows. For now enjoy the Leo trailer. All we do know is that this is one of the 4 Summer of Arcade titles for XBLA so what that means for release is unknown but I'll be on it Day 1 though.

Saint Seiya is getting the Ultimate Ninja Storm treatment with a new fighter in Brave Soldiers. Seems like a perfect transition from the Musou game that dropped a while back. I do want to confirm something really quick. Yes, this game has an ESRB rating. No MURICAN citizens will not be getting this. The rating is for Latin MURICAN countries. If you're thinking of importing this then get the European version because that'll be the only one that will be in English if the last game is any indication. Kind of wish now it was more popular here though. Awaits Sailor Moon and Ronin Warriors games.

In other news Project X Zone & Hotline Miami dropped this week and you know what they have in common? They both dropped this week and have played neither one. And I do feel bad about that and something I plan to correct soon. When I do you'll know.

The final EDF4/2025 trailer before the Japanese release on the 4th of July! If it wasn't for the looming fact that it wasn't dropping here I would've imported this no questions. I've always loved the dumb fun this game provides and this game isn't any different. Just waiting for the MURICAN release date and some confirmation of that rumor from D3 that Oneechanbara Z: Kagura is coming to PS3.

New XBLAZE trailer. Didn't understand a damn thing. Importing the hell out of it. No way that's coming here. Feel free to prove me wrong.

The original Mega Man 10 now known as Unlimited has a release date. And it happens to be sooner than you think. Watch the trailer to find out when that is.

If you wanted to know about every available character in Flip Bucket to this point then this playlist will take care of this. Just doing my duty of archiving history.

What else did I do this week. There was that point when I started my Sheep in the Big City marathon that I didn't finish but I did confirm that it is still a #ThrowbackClassic. There was just something special about that show I don't think a lot of people understood but I'll understand it for you. Something if you haven't checked out then it is something you should do.

On the eve of getting older I played VF5 Ver. C for whatever reason which I think had to do with the Items for Final Showdown being on sale. That game is still very solid and I'm still only playing it to complete the Quest Mode and if you're looking for a VF experience then just play Final Showdown. That's where the people are. I still want a disc version that is the arcade game with all the bells and whistles. Maybe for PS4 & #XBONE.

For some reason on Friday night I had the biggest urge to play Bloody Roar 1 & 2 and what I discovered is what I already knew but now truly understand. Those games built up to 3 & Primal Fury/Xtreme in a very gradual way. I do understand that there's some tech there that without my current mindset I'd never understand without it. It may be time to get on that ball and get the whole #DoaGH family of programs on the case. Something I've always planned to do but nowhere to really fit it. May be time and long overdue as such to get that Vampire Savior review out.

What I watched this week was the usual. Finally got caught up on all my Toku and everything is getting to that boiling point where something is going to pop off. True Blood is getting is wild and they've got a lot to fit in with the shortened 10 episodes. Have a feeling it won't disappoint. Dexter is coming on tonight and the end is coming and how it ends is anybody's guess but somebody will die and that's a guarantee. Bleach & Naruto did their work on the manga front with Bleach going to a no duh place but surprising and some flashbacks for Kakashi & Obito. And Burn Notice is taking to that next level with things that had to happen to push the story forward. I'm just hoping for a clean ending or a movie to end it all if that doesn't happen.

And to wrap up our trip how about that stuff I watched on YouTube this week.

Shouts to my PurrfectTrio fam doing dirt with their 100th video playing some Rockman 5. They have a YouTube page which you can check out HERE! Now nobody can say I don't be putting my people up! Community service for the month...COMPLETE!!!

Watch video. Laugh hard as hell. Go to THIS TUMBLR! Laugh more. You're welcome.

Promos from past WCW Clash of the Champions featuring 2 Cold Scorpio and Das Wunderkind Alex Wright. Hilarious memories.

Fun fact. One of my favorite songs is the theme of The Price is Right. Bob Barker > You, fact and such. Raisi K. on the remix. YESSIR!!

Motorbike: A Giant Bomb Quick Look. Hiliarity as a no duh with Jeff & Vinny on duty.

This was a thing that happened. It just did. I won't explain it because I can't. Just not possible. Or is. I'm just not doing it.

Pink. Fluffy. Unicorns. Dancing. On. Rainbows. Hold Dat!

I'm done. As usual thank you for hanging out in my head for while. Always love the company so bring your friends if you like. Have things planned for the week ahead. Whether they come to fruition is another story all together. We shall see. Until then. See you next time for another installment of #TheCool!

-Triple Da G.O.D!

The Cool: It's A Family Affair

Sunday as usual and #TheCool is in FULL EFFECT MODE and we're back to the normal flow of things with E3 in our rear view. And of course before we get down to business I do have to talk about M$' complete 180 on all that always online stuff that nobody agreed with. I for one am glad that they rethought something that never should've crossed anyone's mind to begin with. However, some of the more interesting concepts like no discs for playing the game and the sharing concepts at this time seem to have gone with the good. I really hope that some balance is struck between the extreme of everything and the same old hat. Where Sony sits is still a mystery to all and it would be nice for Sony to clear the air so that consumers are informed. The great news on both ends is that both the PS4 & #XBONE is REGION FREE GAMING IS OFFICIAL! And for someone who's a heavy importer really opens my library for both systems without having to do something extra to get to that state. One can only hope that the Wii U gets to that same point but I highly doubt that this'll happen before someone hacks that and the 3DS. This incoming generation and what it offers is ever changing and will stay in constant flux for a long time after they've launched. And I as always am an interested party in watching the evolution of it all.

Initial thoughts, down. Pimping incoming. After 2 weeks of nothing #TeamGRF has plenty this week and I'm glad to be back to work in some fashion.

I got a chance to finally get my little cousins some shine as we played some Brawl. I'm really happy to know that they're excited that they have content on YouTube and they want to do more and more will be done. Be expecting that.

Finally I was able to get more of the crew involved and I'm excited for the prospect of doing more with the rest of the team. We talk all about E3 2013 and so much more. As usual we bring the hilarity along with our serious opinions about the stuff we happen to speak of. More features with the rest of the crew along with J & I continuing the #StreetsofRageTrilogyProject coming soon as well.

And don't forget that #DoaGHThaDOJO is steadily dropping crack like always. E3 pushed the drops back a bit but I'm slowly but surely catching up. You know how to find it and what we do so no reason to repeat it.

Pimping done. Gaming wrap up, now!

Seems like the place to start is the confirm, confirm, confirm of General Zod for Injustice. I gotta say I'm pretty hyped for Zod after seeing his gameplay. He has some weird control of the Phantom Zone that has me very, very hyped to play with him. I'm hoping that what happened with Scorpion happens with Zod with those with the Season Pass get early access to him this week coming. Zod does drop for everybody on July 2nd!

Speaking of the DC Universe a new trailer for Arkham City Origins. Just more of fleshing the premise of $50 Million on Batman's head. I haven't really seen anything for the Vita/3DS version which is way different from the console versions. It is supposed to have a "Metroidvania" feel to it which seems interesting in concept for the series. Executing it is another story entirely.

Hopping from one throwback experience to another is that we got the 1st teaser for Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number. Nothing but a teaser but hyped for it anyway and also just for mentioning sake is that the 1st one is on the way to PS3/Vita this week and I'll finally get a chance to experience it. I'll report back on that on the next installment if I get around to playing it.

From violence on human beings to exterminating a bug menace. Here's another look at EDF4/2025's 1st trailer with more footage. Enjoy that. You really should.

No segue needed is just this is a reminder for all my people with a Vita is that Malicious Rebirth is still coming. That's all.

Saint Seiya: Brave Soldiers. CyberConnect2 is taking the UNS Engine for another spin with another anime license. I'll play it like I always do. Which reminds me that I need to do a Triple Da God Explains It All on .hack//Versus because I know the streets need that right?

Dragon Ball Z is back with another fighting game that isn't Zenkai. However, Battle of Z looks great so far because I'm reminded with how the battle system works of Legends a bit. So while hype for that I still need to import Ultimate Budoten for DS because that game is true sequel to Hyper Dimension which still stands as one of the best games with the DBZ license in the forever. Of course my eyes are on it.

In our HD Classics corner is that Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara is out and as much as I want it I want this instead...

What you're looking at now is the e-Capcom limited edition version of this game which from what I've learned is way different from the version out now. This version is actually being hooked up by those who made it in the first place and adding options like having all 4 players being the same class and more as it would be assumed to be coming. Whether or not the version out will have these additions via a patch later down the line is unknown as well.

And the above is a playlist so be sure to check out all the Class Spotlights for all the playable classes in Shadows over Mystara.

That was gaming this week. So what happened with the things I watched & read this week?

Billith. Ultimate Mega Insane Swerve! 2 Zanpakutos? Sasuke's true nature? And not everything is what it seems even if it seems that way.

I also got a chance to get back into Anima: Ark of Sinners. There's good and there's bad. When I finish it just expect a review explaining it all.

As it is customary to do is what I saw on YouTube.

A speedrun of Super Meat Boy? Who thought such a thing was even possible.

Maybe this should've been in the gaming portion but here's some gameplay of JJBA: All Star Battle featuring Buccaratti, Josuke, DIO & Johnathan.

BASSCANNON!

2 Best Sisters Play Persona 4! No more needs to be said.

That's that folks. Out of my head you exit only to come back again really soon. Thank You as always for taking the time out to read my thoughts on the things you did. See you next Sunday for another edition of #TheCool!

-Triple Da G.O.D!

The Cool: After Aftermath

I have to say that the war is official now with most of what we're dealing with when it comes to the next generation of gaming. The thing is I won't be joining on an ASAP mission. I've never done this and never seen a reason to. I'll let the world be the beta testers even though as we'll talk about are some things dropping on launch I want to get my hands on so, so, so bad! I really think this will give me a chance to focus on my backlog and milk where we are and even before that for a while before making that next leap. With everything that happened this week I know the best thing is just spotlight what really caught me as I do every week on The Cool.

And because I've had another lazy week, no pimping again but the family is getting together sometime next week to discuss the subject you're about to read about and I'll do my best to get something out for the streets the week ahead. So at this time let us look at all E3 brought and bring you the highlights from this way.

We start with M$ (I hear that said company and others aren't fans of the abbreviation. Should've never told me that!) who took the early spot on Monday and opened with this...

Well, not exactly this. This is the Director's Cut version of what was shown. The game is amazing. That's all I can really say. Even though I haven't beat 4 yet or played Rising at all, I'm really excited for 5 for lots of reasons. The main one being that is a prequel to Metal Gear on MSX/NES. (In which always the MSX version is superior. Subsistence will help you with that.) Learning the story of what happened to Big Boss to the lead up to Zanzibar Land should be an interesting one. And now that the game is taking an open world approach is how you make one of the best even better. Surprisingly this is a split-gen game and I wonder how seeing how insane it would've been to put 4 on the 360.

 

One of the most telling pictures on the internet. The thing with this game and others that are doing the split gen thing is what am I going to choose to play this on. With my decision to hang in the past for a while how will this affect how I game. Will I pick it up on the hardware I have? Or will I bite the bullet and wait until I pick up new hardware? Some of the decisions have already been made and others in which the jury's still out. This is how it'll be for a minute during this transition. I don't suspect that this magical little window will stay open long however. So as a consumer take advantage of this if you can while you can.

Some other stuff was shown and then THIS HAPPENED....

KILLER INSTINCT!!! You don't quite understand how happy it makes me even now to even have the ability to even speak words on how this exists now. I had a pure liquid pride moment when this graced my screen. I'm so happy that this game is back because this was the game that even before Marvel 2 when I wanted to be really serious about fighters how I wanted to be good at Killer Instinct. I know I must have clocked in major lab time on the SNES version in the days of spryness and how around that time I was also introduced to the internet and how that really helped me get the information I needed without paying for it. All in all Killer Instinct has a special place in my heart and to see how people are gravitating to it and loving it really makes me happy. The Double Helix family really knows their stuff and it shows in everything I see about this game. This was the game that as I write this is the reason I want a #XBONE because this is an experience I can only receive there. All I can say is that Killer Instinct is a system seller. I forgot all about everything wrong with #XBONE and all I know is I want this experience and I'm willing to buy a console to have it. However this isn't the first time that a console purchase has been made on my behalf because of a singular experience. Viewtiful Joe, Super Smash Bros. Brawl & Metal Gear Solid 4 are examples on how this happens. And so I cover myself here, at the time I bought a black lunch box Viewtiful Joe was only an experience I could have on GameCube. I really need to get around to playing the PS2 version. The other ports of the Capcom 5 didn't fair so well maybe except RE4 but now you have much better versions of the experience available to you now. A Moment of Reflection by Triple Da G.O.D!

Hopping of the KI HYPE TRAIN M$ MEDIA BRIEFING LOL had some other things I was interested in.

Dead Rising 3 is another one of those experience that is only available on #XBONE! Duct Tape Everything Together! Will wait for the Off the Record version with Chuck & Frank. (Note to self: Finish Dead Rising 1.)

The new Insomniac game, Sunset Overdrive. Switching from zombies to mutants it does seem to be the same formula we always see but with Insomniac on the case nothing is ever what it appears to be.

From those who brought you Max Payne now bring you bullet time in a different way. Just now you can bullet time everything. Quantum Break is another game that has sold me a #XBONE because I can't get this anywhere else. I really want to see how the narrative and the game really play off each other. Should be something to see.

Another game that really caught me was Max: The Curse of Brotherhood. Looks like a game I'd be very interested in playing and reminds me a lot of the Gianna Sisters game that came out recently (Which I need to play by the way.)

Another Swery joint, huh? I need not say anymore other than go play Deadly Premonition. Now! D4 looks great and I'll be waiting for it.

I'm finally glad this game is coming out...WITH CONTROLLER SUPPORT! I've heard things about the development of this game and if those things are true then that is horrible. At least those folks can put it behind them.

And then out of nowhere came Respawn's Titanfall. I wasn't expecting this or even to care about this but after I saw it I want to play this. I haven't been into FPS games in a very long time. GoldenEye will always be that and I love playing Left 4 Dead and Borderlands with the family but other than that I tune the genre out because since Halo took it there and Call of Duty right after I just never had a reason. I think after all this time Titanfall may be my reason for caring for the genre once again. What I saw hit all my buttons and I'm excited to play this on an #XBONE really soon.

And that was M$ LOL! To be honest they stuck to their word and showed games not mentioning TV once and that I respect. I don't really care about Twitch integration or making video remixes but those are wonderful tools for those who wish to use them. M$ are still standing on their always online stance and even Don Matrick saying that if you don't like it then stay with your 360! That's a bold stance to take and I have no idea where this goes from here but there is no middle ground for all these restrictions. They're either going to stay on top of the game or completely fall and do so very hard. It'll be interesting to see if M$ LOL will loosen up on things once the battle for supremacy starts heating up even more.

Later in the day EA came on and stuff about stuff I'm not really interested in that looked pretty cool featuring one Drizzy Drake. There was one thing that came out of EA I'm psyched about though...

MIRRORS EDGE DEUCE!! I don't think I need to say anything else at all. So I won't.

After that Ubisoft hit the stage with Aisha Tyler just looking so fine and all they had that I even paid attention to was some new Watch_Dogs gameplay

and a new South Park: The Stick of Truth trailer.

I've heard some things about Tom Clancy's The Division as well but that's something I'll investigate on my own time and report back on that later. And that was Ubisoft.

Later in the evening Sony stepped up to bat and showed some stuff too.

Like Transistor from Superbig Games. They brought you Bastion and I'm hype for this because of that.

More of The Dark Sorcerer tech demo which is hilariously funny.

A new look at Beyond: Two Souls. So excited for this as well.

More of inFAMOUS: Second Son. I'm really liking the divergence from the first 2 games and how that will play out overall.

Our first look at The Order: 1886. Love the Steampunk vibe I'm getting from it.

Sony also brought a huge focus on indie titles like Transistor that we talked about earlier. Mercenary Kings brought to you by the folks behind the Scott Pligrim game. The Witness and a HD Remake of Abe's Odyssey.

Sony then introduced Tetsuya Nomura and then he went on to do this...

For the first time in a minute we were getting something about Final Fantasy Versus XIII. And that's fine becuase the game looks fucking amazing. Then the trailer ended. And then then the logo changed which revealed that Versus XIII was now Final Fantasy XV and my mind was all over the ceiling.

Mind you, I'm getting my brain off the ceiling and not soon after it was firmly back in place THIS HAPPENED...

We then learned that Nomura can count to 3. Kindgom Hearts 3 that is. I have to assume that this will be the end of the Saga of Sora & Friends and anything after will be a reset of some sort. This doesn't mean that I'm any less excited for this and all the things upcoming from this franchise.

And it all ended with Bungie showing off the first look at Bungie's Destiny which is another game I'm excited for just for the simple fact that it's a game to get the crew together on and have some fun with.

When it comes to Sony and their "media briefing" overall is that Monday night toward the end completely buried M$ LOL like only Paul Levesque could under their own policies and flat out confirmed that used games were OK and 24 hour check ins were not part of Sony plans had me excited to be purchasing a PS4. At the time all I was seeing was the death of Microsoft because of all these "rules" that really had no use to me as a gamer and as such was happy to see Sony's stand was as such. Looking at now with clear vision is that while M$ LOL is doing it is that it is fair game to do it on PS4 as well. Sony is doing the smart thing by leaving that door open so the blame while directed can be deflected just as such. Just as with the #XBONE seeing how things are now and how they end up with the PS4 should be something to watch. And to have those statements like a time capsule of some sort. Hurray, Twitter!

After Sony's burial of M$ LOL, I awoke the next day to the E3 Edition of Nintendo Direct and...

I want to shout out Jarosh for always cooking crack and the above while no different is pretty accurate to how that went down. Nintendo here's an idea for you. Maybe you should lock down more UStream channels so I'm not warping around like I'm holding 28 Warp Whistles in my inventory! Just saying!

Regardless of this Nintendo dropped straight crack and that I can't sleep on and happy to say I'm so hype for!

Mario Kart 8. I still see we're not doing the subtitle thing. And from what I've heard outside of the F-Zero swagger jack is it plays a lot like 7 did. Problem, I haven't played 7 or even DS. Why, I don't know but they are on a long list of corrections that need to be made in my life. I've always been a fan of Mario Kart but I do think it is long overdue to get that Smash like feel here with more Nintendo characters instead keeping it to the Mario extended family. And I want a sequel to Double Dash too but I don't think Nintendo's going back to that well anytime soon.

Super Mario 3D World. I knew we'd get to this point sometime but never did I think it would be this. Super Mario Bros. 2 deserves a bit more than to be have what it did so specially be used in this format. That doesn't mean I don't appreciate it. Advance showed how you can play around with the formula but a New version of the game would be something I'd be interested in. Just like a true version of Deluxe. Best version of SMB1 ever outside of the screen issue. And with Mario continuing to ask for assistance from the Animal Kingdom gets a Cat Suit this time around. It'll be a fun way to play the game and see how far they take this.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD. It's that as the title describes it to be. I hear of improvements to the overall sea traveling portions and a new way to use the Tingle Tuner. The game will not be adding in the the dungeons dropped for the game because it would seem we've experienced them in other games. I wonder which ones?

And if you want to make a sequel to Link to the Past and subtitle it A Link Between Worlds then I'm down with this. The original is easily a 1, 2 any day of the week with Super Metroid as possibly the best game ever and for Nintendo to want to do a straight sequel is a bit scary. This game will have to live up to that legacy and even surpass it but if that is what Nintendo wants this game to do than it so shall. So excited for this.

We got a new look at X the alleged sequel to Xenoblade. I say nothing more than it looks so, so sick!

Now we take the time to feature the Platinum Games Power Hour with a brand new look at The Wonderful 101! This game sold me a WiiU back when it was Project P-100 and to see it now I'm still amazed at what it is I'll soon be playing. Hideki Kamiya is a genius at making games that grab at your attention and this game is no different.

Wonder-Eyes Pink is mine. You want her, come fight for her!! So ready for this game and we won't have to wait long. September 13th! Can't wait!

Our focus still being on Platinum and Nintendo of course we have some Bayonetta 2 for you! Bayo's sporting a brand new everything including what could be consider the sexiest technical mullet I've ever seen or will see. This game is seeking to trump the original in every way and looks at this juncture to be doing just that. If you want to know more then watch the trailer.

Or watch lead director Atsushi Inaba talk all about the game in this focus on it.

I'm buying a WiiU for this game and what I'm secretly hoping for is a special WiiU design because this game needs every bit of a reason for those who don't know to get familiar and quick. What would help is a WiiU version of the 1st which the streets keep asking Kamiya-san for. Will it come? Who knows but this is going to be something special regardless of whatever.

After all the warping I did through Nintendo Direct I landed where I wanted to be. Right when the new Smash Bros. trailer was being shown.

I saw it and it confirmed that the Villager from Animal Crossing is the confirmed first newcomer. I do wonder if the game will have some connectivity with New Leaf and you can import your character to replace this one. Also confirmed Mario, Bowser, Samus Aran (Other M), Pit, Link, Fox McCloud, Donkey Kong, Pikachu & Kirby. Good opening roster and I'm feeling it. I thought this is what we were getting for the time being and then Iwata-san followed it up by showing another trailer and then THIS HAPPENED...

The thing that all Smash fans wanted since Snake was confirmed for Brawl was MEGA MAN ALL UP IN YA SMASH BROS. SUCKA!!! The internet died but somebody had the Phoenix Down so we were good after the shock. Mega Man looks damn good and it seems that Capcom is doing right by the Blue Bomber by letting this happen. He seems to be kitted up for the fight. Mega Man is bringing the following Robot Master weapons to Brawl with him. Super Arm (MM1), Metal Blades & Crash/Clash Bomber & Leaf Shield (Also a weapon used in his VS series appearances)(MM2), Spark Shock (Functions as Spark Man would use it), Top Spin & Hard Knuckle (MM3), Flame Blast (Functions similarly as Flame Man would use it) (MM6), Slash Claw (MM7) & Flame Sword (MM8). Mega Man 4, 5, Rockman & Forte, 9 & 10 aren't represented and looking at those games would bring more Robot Master weapons he could use. Some examples that could work in the game are the Charge Kick (MM5), Astro Crush (MM8), Copy Vision (Rockman & Forte), Black Hole Bomb (MM9) & Rebound Striker (MM10). Also it would seem that Mega Man uses a tornado of some sort in the air but nobody can confirm if it is the Air Shooter (MM2) or Tornado Blow (MM9). I could also see some of Mega Man's arsenal be "pallet swapped" for other similar weapons which would add a bit of fun to the character. Mega Man is an awesome inclusion and I as many Smash fans are so happy to welcome him.

For a while the streets praised the inclusion of Mega Man. However there was one more newcomer and I'll be one to admit I never saw it coming.

THE WII FIT TRAINER! This character represents what the series is all about. Unpredictability! These games are designed to have fun and sometimes to have fun you have to think and step outside of the box. She seems to be a wonderful fit in the game and she as well is welcomed with open arms to the Smash family!

After that Sakurai sat down with the world and discussed at length all the new we know so far about the game. A wonderful watch for all fans!

This was Nintendo and even though the stream initially was bad is that they brought reasons why if you own a Wii U you should be ready for more and if you haven't why you should. The future is looking bright for Nintendo for the immediate future and where they go from here is anyone's guess.

After digesting the news I went around and uploaded trailers from the hoopla that wasn't featured in somebody's briefing.

There was some Dragon's Crown which is looking better every time I see it. Must be the hype closing in!

Another look at Castle of Illusion HD which is looking wonderful as well. I might run the OG version back before that drops.

A reminder that 1.5 HD ReMIX is still coming out over here soon. Now waiting for 2.5!

And the same reminder that X & X-2 HD Remastered is still coming complete with the Zanarkand scene that still can get me to tear up!

Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z is something special I'll tell you what. Just my type of game is all.

There's also Toukiden which may not have that name when it drops on Vita later this year in MURICA!

Not only are you blessed with the return of Girl Fight XXX featuring Momiji & Kasumi, you also get the official Leon confirm and Rachel from Ninja Gaiden who seems to be sporting a modified Nicole moveset is here as well. Wonder why Irene isn't here?

We also got a new class confirm for EDF4...THE AIR RAIDER! LOOKING SICK!!!

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 is confirmed for MURICA and I have to assume another digital release with no VA from the dub.

For something that was nowhere near LA this week a new JJBA All-Star Battle trailer with some confirms of confirms. Watch for more.

And that was E3 from my view. Who won? Who lost? What I loved? What I loathed? You'll have to wait for me and the #TeamGRF crew to talk about it all! Can't wait for that to pop off!

Since this was E3 week I didn't get a lot done on the other side of the ball.

I watched and read the usual stuff with Bleach being the mindblower this week having me wondering what's happening next. OG Team 7 showed out this week in a way that fans can be proud. Game of Thrones is setting up for the you know what. Burn Notice is getting interesting and with no real idea where the show is going from here should be a wild ride for the finale. And tonight is the return of True Blood. After the wild way Season 5 ended I'm so ready to find out what's happening next with those folks in Bon Temps.

I'm really considering trying to finally finish Mega Man Zero. I played a bit last night and I have to say I need a Gamecube Digital Controller AKA the Hori Game Boy Player Controller. The regular GC controller is decent but for a game like MMZ or Metroid I need that level of precision that only a controller brings and having big hands for a small handheld doesn't help matters. I'm also ready to hit that The Last of Us but actually hitting it seems to be something different entirely. And I downloaded Tekken Revolution but have not yet played it. Maybe this week maybe. One can hope.

So with that time to show the world what I watched on YouTube this week.

New DBZ Abridged? Yep. Still one of the best things this planet has to offer us? Yep.

This new episode of Pokemon Abridged confirms what we already know. Everybody in that show is crazy, a rapist or sometimes both!

Here, have speed running brothers break Sonic 3 & Knuckles for a great cause!

Raisi K. doing what Raisi K. does, making hot tracks. Just so happens to be a remix of Roundball Rock. You know it better as the NBA on NBC theme. (Note to self, pull out Dreamcast for that and Blitz 2000!)

I'd like to thank Baagful for doing the work of wonderful people and re-hosting all 3 days of the Giant Bomb After Hours show because Twitch be so ass all the time except when it isn't when it usually is. If you haven't watched any of this then you may want to. Expert analysis from experts!

Seems like it has been forever and a day since we've had more of Porkchop & Flatscreen but here's 22 minutes of it. Such a fan of this and all of Emezie's work. Wonderful job!! Also just so happens to be a fan of what I do.

I'm done. Longer than average episode of #TheCool but glad it's in the bag. Like I said, really hoping to get something out this week and getting the #TeamGRF crew together for our E3 analysis like only we can bring it to you!

So as usual thanks for kicking it with your folks for a while and experiencing my Higher Brain Patterns! Make sure to be back next week for another episode of #TheCool!

Your week from my point of view!

-Triple Da G.O.D

P.S: Happy Father's Day to those who deserve the day! If not then step your weight up!!