Friends, we keep the E3 train a-rolling this week by discussing the latest Nintendo Direct video.  We’ll also delve into some of the biggest games of E3, like Destiny, TitanFall and Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.  Oh, and what would a show this week be without us talking about Microsoft pulling the old “Oops, my bad” trick.

Dennis’ Nickname:  The man who would love to watch a Phil Anselmo cooking show.

Blast From The Past:  Last Action Hero (Movie / June 18, 1993)

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Friends, this week we devote all of our time and energy to part one of our E3 wrap-up.  On this episode, we’ll focus on what undoubtedly was the main event of the week, the heavyweight tilt between Sony and Microsoft.

Dennis’ Nickname:  Ze Grillmeister Übermensch

Blast From The Past:  Jurassic Park (Movie / June 1993)

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Ludicrous Leadoffs:

• Canadian Film Company Gets Approval For Atari Landfill Excavation
• Scientists Discover The Molecule Responsible For Itchiness

News of the Week:

• Harmonix Partners With Disney For Fantasia-Music Evolved
• Saints Row IV Special Editions Announced, Includes “Dubstep Gun”
• New Adventure Time Game Announced
• Wikipad Gaming Tablet Set To Launch June 11
• Namco Releasing New Pac-Man Game This Fall
• Tetris Creator Launches New Game
• SEGA Bringing Three Sonic Games To Ouya

Dennis’ Nickname:  The man who is again donning a tinfoil hat to formulate more Kojima-fueled conspiracy theories.

Blast From The Past:  Blind Guardian – Nightfall in Middle Earth (Album – April 1998)

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Ludicrous Leadoffs:

• Codemasters Announces Most Expensive Pre-Order Offer Ever
• Life-Size LEGO Models Built Of A T-800 And An X-Wing

News of the Week:

• Double Fine Launches New Kickstarter Campaign
• Secret At Center Of Curiosity Has Been Revealed, But It Has Limits
• Nintendo Announces Partnership With Sega For 3 New, Exclusive Sonic Games
• New Super Luigi U Coming In August To Download, Retail
  
• The Wonderful 101 Coming To Wii U In September
• Nintendo To Let Public Play E3 Titles At Best Buy Stores During E3
• Nintendo Schedules Next Direct Video For June 11

Dennis’ Nickname:  The Man Who Is Giddy With Excitement At The New Trailer For “Machete Kills”

Blast From The Past:  Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (Movie / Aug. 2001)

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Ludicrous leadoffs:

• US College Student Invents Gel That Can Close Any Wound
• US Patient Has 75% Of Skull Replaced With 3D Printed Implant

News of the Week:

• Microsoft Unveils The “Xbox One”, Hilarity Ensues

Dennis’ Nickname:  The Recently Re-Employed

Blast From The Past:  Racer X – Street Lethal (Album / Jan. 1986)

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Ludicrous leadoffs:

• Mike Tyson To Star In Cartoon Detective Series
• Capcom Launches “Pool of Blood” Publicity Stunt In London

News of the Week:

• Detroit Robocop Statue Is Real And Awesome
• Sony Announces Gran Turismo 6 For PS3, To Release This Holiday
• Scribblenauts Unmasked Announced
• Scribblenauts Makers Sued Over Use Of Keyboard Cat, Nyan Cat

Dennis’ Nickname:  The man who proudly welcomes Commander Chris Hadfield back from the International Space Station

Blast From The Past:  Arnocorps – The Greatest Band Of All Time (Album / Jan. 2006)

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Ludicrous leadoffs:

• Japanese Firm Makes Female Breath Smelling Robot
• Chinese Researchers Create Deadly New Hybrid Strain Of Avian Flu

What else was discussed:

• EA Signs Exclusive Deal To Make Star Wars Games
• New Wolfenstein Game Revealed
• EA Announces The Sims 4 Coming In 2014
• PS Vita Getting Toilet Management Game

Dennis’ Nickname:  The man who wishes he can consistently sit in chairs like Commander William T. Riker

Blast From The Past:  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Movie / March 1990)

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Ludicrous leadoffs:

• Officially Branded Aperture Science Cake Mix For Sale
• British Researchers Grown Teeth From Human Gum Cells

What else was discussed:

• Nintendo Won’t Hold E3 Press Conference
• Microsoft To Hold Next-Gen Xbox Announcement On May 21
• Activision Officially Reveals Call of Duty: Ghosts
• Watch Dogs Gets November 19 Release
• Ratchet & Clank Movie Coming In 2015

Dennis’ Nickname:  The International Man Of Leisure

Blast From The Past:  Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (Movie / Feb. 1994)

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Ludicrous leadoffs:

• Japanese University Students Create Coat To Mimic Hug From A Girlfriend
• Razer Honoring Unauthorized 90% Off Coupon

What else was discussed:

• Project X Zone Gets A Release Date
• Resident Evil Creator Announces New Survival Horror Game
• Metal Gear Solid Legacy Collection Officially Announced
  Teraway For Vita Gets October Release Date
• Ubisoft Announces Remake Of Flashback

Dennis’ Nickname:  The man who is crossing his fingers and toes in hoping that Robin Williams is in Metal Gear Solid V

Blast From The Past:  TMNT (Movie / Mar. 2007)

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Ludicrous leadoffs:

• Woman Finds Stadium Events NES Cartridge At Goodwill Store
• Man Writes Program That Teaches Itself To Play NES Games

What else was discussed:

• Sequel To The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past Revealed For 3DS
• Launch Date For Announced Wii U eShop
• Pikmin 3 Delayed Again, Now Set For August Release
• New Square Enix RPG Coming To 3DS In North America
• Mario & Luigi: Dream Team To Release In August

Dennis’ Nickname: The man who is affirming that Louis C.K. is the reigning King and Elected President of the Constitutional Monarchy of Comedy

Blast From The Past:  Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (Movie / Apr. 1991)

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