Yes, it's early! And given the tone of the past couple of episodes, that might be a good thing. Perhaps recording earlier in the week will stave off our appetite for nonsense. Probably not, though. In any case, the full cast is back this week and we're ready to commemorate the release of Punch-Out!! for the Wii with an episode all about the franchise.
If you've ever listened to our show, you're well aware of Colette's deep-seeded hatred for Soda Popinski, Chad's penchant for punching elderly women in the face, and our collective overall love of beating the crap out of people on the whole. Taking these factors into account, I'd say we're probably looking at a pretty fun episode. And it's two days early! What more could you ask for? I mean, aside from bacon. Hit the comments with your questions and we'll get this one out to you in time for Wednesday.
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1:00 PM on 05.12.2009
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A question for you: Why is it that people seem to enjoy the original NES punch out over the SNES Super Punch Out? I'm NOT of that camp, and when I look back Super Punch Out is a technically better game then punch out because it expanded on what was there. There wasn't just one super punch, there were multiple variations that were handy in different situations. The graphics were updated, but still kept the wacky style from the previous game. Is it because the sequel was missed by so many, and they don't have a personal history with it, or is there something that much better about the original that I miss when I play it?
My question is do you believe that the Little Macs of Punch Out!! and Super Punch Out!! are the same fighter?
Although Super Punch Out!! allowed you to name your boxer, the Gamecube version of Fight Night Round 2 had him as an unlockable character dubbed Little Mac. Personally, I don't buy into that, but I was wondering what you guys thought of it (if you cared at all that is).
who would win in a boxing match? little mac, or rocky?
That means he beat one guy.
Who do you think the person that was beaten by Glass Joe was?
And,
If you could insert any video game character into the game to beat up on, who would it be and approximately what difficulty would it be?
Also, Was this your first fighting game experience? Is this game the best introduction you can have into the Fighting Genre and how much did it impact you to start loving/hating fighting games?
I'm also putting forth the suggestion that Super Macho Man has the most amazing pecs in the world, Brad Nicholson be damned:
Also, what are some other games where you're a total underdog? The reason I love Punch Out so much (besides to great gameplay and racial stereotypes) is the fact that you're a tiny guy beating up a bunch of bullies while the audience cheers you on and the awesome music plays.
I always feel pumped when I beat the tar out of an adversary that's been pushing me around match after match. Who's laughing now Bald Bull?! ME.
Also, Was this your first fighting game experience? Is this game the best introduction you can have into the Fighting Genre and how much did it impact you to start loving/hating fighting games?
That game is straight up racist.
Sushi, kamikaze, fujiyama, nipponichi...
How awesome was Doc Louis? :D
If you could be a new fighter in the game what would your name be?
Bonus question: After the Podtoid madness this morning/yesterday evening adam played some nice music in the ustream, and as I music geek I'm interested in what music you guys listen to :)
I think one of the things that made the original NES gem so memorable was the simple (yet strategic) gameplay and the fun cinematic elements. Do you guys think that with the new one keeping the quirky characters that they will be able to capture the charm of the original without ramping up the glitz with tiring animation or scaling down the difficulty arc to make it "more accessible" to the Wii-moms?
Which boxer gave you most trouble? (CURSE YOU POPINSKI!!!!!!!!!)
Sorry, couldn't think of a Punch-Out specific question.
Chad, I think Heike Kagero is about as close as we're getting to an old woman for you to punch in the face. Would he/she make an acceptable substitute?
Also, if Rip Taylor was a boss in this game, what confetti-related attacks could he use?
Even with the password, savestates, whatever. I'm curious if you beat him. Or did you fight "Mr. Dream?"
Also, arcade version with the green body, thoughts?
For some reason, I still remember this number
Just in case no one knows what the arcade version looked like.
ALSO:
What's your thoughts on the Arm Wrestling game that was related to the series? They shared some of the same characters. MORE YOU KNOW!
ALSO ALSO:
What's your thoughts on the bike song? You know which one.
Who is filling the champion bout this time on the Wii? Is mr Dream coming back, Nick Bruiser perhaps?
If you could add one Nintendo mascot to fight in Punchout Wii, who would it be?
Also, did anyone notice that in the new Punchout, Doc starts to say to join the Nintendo Fun Club, but catches himself and says to read Nintendo Power. That made me laugh.
Also, have you guys gotten the old ones on the Wii?
Also, Did you know Glass Joe even lost to his own student, Gabby Jay? It was the only battle he ever won too.