Hart & Usagi #127: The Mechanics

In episode 127 we talk about the Breakers Collection, Street Fighter 6 launching in three months, mechanical keyboards, and more.

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TOPICS:

• Breakers Collection launches January 12, 2023
• NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 2 now available
• Street Fighter 6 launches June 2, 2023
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection first major update now available
• Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and PC
• BATSUGUN S-Tribute rated for Switch in Korea
• Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games coming to Nintendo Switch Online
• M2 announces Toaplan shoot-’em-up bundle Zero Fire
• Saudi Arabia increases stake in Nintendo
• No remake, no remaster – what’s made Metal Gear Rising Revengeance stay so popular for so long?

SPACE SUPLEX TOPICS:

• Jeff Jarrett joins AEW as Director of Business Development
• Christopher Daniels Was Almost Brought In To Be The Higher Power

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Hart & Usagi #125: Pocky & Rocky w/o Becky

In episode 125 we talk about the Sega Genesis Mini 2, Bayonetta 3, the best lines from AEW’s Max Caster, and much more.

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TOPICS:

• Elden Ring seamless four-player co-op mod goes into public beta this week
• Sony looking to phase out first-party PS4 games by 2025
• Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown DLC ‘Tekken 7 Collaboration Pack’ launches June 1
• Capcom shows off first look at Street Fighter 6 gameplay, release date set for 2023
• Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered and Mile Morales coming to PC
• Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium debut trailer, games list announced
• The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match Final Edition now available for PS4
• The King of Fighters XV DLC characters Orochi Yashiro, Orochi Shermie, and Orochi Chris launch in August
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge sold over one million units in first week
• SEGA Genesis Mini 2 launches October 27 in North America
• Bayonetta 3 finally has a release date, and it’s out in October
• Pocky & Rocky Reshrined sales top 100,000
• Dimps-developed fighting game series The Rumble Fish coming to console this winter
• Romero Games hiring for new first-person shooter developed on Unreal Engine 5
• Yakuza 8 – first off-screen development footage, Japanese fighter Mikuru Asakura to appear

SPACE SUPLEX TOPICS:

• The 10 Best Lines From Max Caster Raps

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Hart & Usagi #124: The Correct Klonoa

In episode 124 we talk about the Max Payne remakes, playing Elden Ring and map updates, Space Suplex podcast wrestling topics, and much more.

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TOPICS:

• Max Payne 1 & 2 remakes are coming from Remedy Entertainment
• Certain digital PS3 and Vita titles are “expiring” and no one knows why
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge – 11 minutes of gameplay, original voice actors and physical edition announced
• KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and PC launches July 7 in Japan, July 8 worldwide
• Nintendo accused of firing employee for supporting unionization
• GTA: San Andreas multiplayer mods continue to thrive in the age of GTA Online – but why?
• PS5 Variable Refresh Rate support system software update due out this week
• Sony to require limited-time game trials for PlayStation titles priced $34 and above – report
• Fei Long will never return to Street Fighter according to SFV composer
• Elden Ring’s map has been quietly changing with every patch

SPACE SUPLEX TOPICS:

• 10 Weird Matches You Forgot Happened In WCW
• 9 Wrestlers Who Only Had 1 Match On WWE PPV
• Brian Cage Talks Back And Forth Negotiations With WWE And Insulting Feedback
• 5 WWE Wrestlers Who Should Beat Roman Reigns (& 5 Who Shouldn’t)
• REPORT: KUSHIDA no longer with WWE
• Cody Rhodes Reflects On ‘Not Correct’ AEW Booking Decision
• AEW and NJPW to present “Forbidden Door” pay-per-view from Chicago in June
• “An Evening with Bret Hart” notes – favorite match, ’80s drug scene, praise for CM Punk
• REPORT: WWE releases include Dakota Kai, Malcolm Bivens, Dexter Lumis, Harland, Persia Pirotta

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** Steve’s new albums Pattern Reassemble and Anachronism

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Hart & Usagi #122: Yeah!

In episode 122 we talk about Klonoa remakes, Street Fighter Magic cards, Space Suplex podcast wrestling topics, and much more.

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TOPICS:

• Sony Interactive Entertainment to acquire Bungie
• Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan: ‘Absolutely expect more acquisitions’
• The King of Fighters XV DLC characters roadmap announced
• PS5 and PS4 system software betas roll out February 9, include Open Parties
• KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
• Google Stadia Has Reportedly Been Deprioritized, Might Become ‘Google Stream’
• Breakers Collection PC closed beta test set for February 18 to 21
• Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro announced for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
• Magic: The Gathering’s Street Fighter crossover cards are available for pre-order
• Capcom Fighting Collection announced for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC; includes 10 titles with rollback netcode
• Street Fighter 6 announced

SPACE SUPLEX TOPICS:

• 10 Most Ridiculous Hairstyles In WCW History
• Matt Cardona wins NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title at PowerrrTrip
• Samoa Joe joins inaugural class of the Ring of Honor Hall of Fame
• Cody & Brandi Rhodes exit All Elite Wrestling
• Kenny Omega Takes Aim At Cody Rhodes And His Vision For AEW
• Jeff Hardy confirms that he’s going to AEW
• REPORT: Cesaro’s contract with WWE expires
• WWE Wanted Matt Hardy To Compare Mattitude To Oppression And “Talk Like A Black Person”

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Hart & Usagi #121: Seth Rollins Laugh Edition

In episode 121 we talk about Arcade1UP pro models, Microsoft purchasing Activision, Space Suplex podcast wrestling topics, and much more.

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TOPICS:

• The King of Fighters XV Kula Diamond trailer, screenshots
• Arcade1Up steps up its replica arcade cabinets with full-size ‘pro’ machines
• PlatinumGames appoints new CEO Atsushi Inaba
• Believe your eyes: Microsoft has agreed to acquire Activision Blizzard
• NetEase Games establishes Nagoshi Studio, led by Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi
• Horizon Forbidden West on PS4 looks better than a lot of PS5 games
• Sega quits Japanese arcade business after 50 years
• Elden Ring studio FromSoftware doesn’t make its games “hard for the sake of it,” says Miyazaki

SPACE SUPLEX TOPICS:

• REPORT: William Regal, ‘Road Dogg’ Brian James among cuts at WWE
• Cody Rhodes reflects on flaming table spot: That was maybe the dumbest thing I’ve ever done
• REPORT: WWE releases Samoa Joe
• Impact Wrestling Star Mickie James Announced For WWE’s Royal Rumble
• Tom Hannifan, formerly Tom Phillips, joins IMPACT Wrestling
• 10 Matches Hulk Hogan Never Should Have Had
• Britt Baker further comments on WWE showing interest in her, feels the company can’t be trusted
• POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The messy switch from WALTER to Gunther
• Bully Ray Thinks Jon Moxley Should Have Apologized For Letting His Fans Down

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Hart & Usagi #119: Reassemble

** Pattern Reassemble out now! **

In episode 119 we welcome Steve back to talk about the Rockstar Games’ definitive screw up on their Grand Theft Auto trilogy, how to pronounce “Eschatos,” Space Suplex podcast wrestling topics, and much more.

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TOPICS:

• Neo Geo fighting game Rage of the Dragons coming to PS4, Xbox One, and Switch
• Breakers Collection delayed to Q1 2022, closed beta test set for January 2022
• Continued chip shortage will result in Nintendo manufacturing 20% fewer Switch consoles
• Shoot ’em up ESCHATOS coming to PS4, Switch
• Windjammers 2 adds Xbox One version, ‘Sammy Ho and Jordi Costa’ trailer
• GTA Trilogy: The Definitive Edition PC version pulled from sale, customers demand refunds
• Rockstar Games apologizes for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition technical issues, announces update plans
• First GTA: Trilogy – The Definitive Edition title update released

SPACE SUPLEX TOPICS:

• CM Punk Confirms AEW Debut Almost Went Much Differently Than Fans Witnessed
• Ring Of Honor Announces Hiatus Until April 2022, All Talent Released From Contracts
• AEW’s Jim Ross Is Planning To Open A Weed Farm
• Tony Khan Says AEW Wants To ‘Build A Great Library Of Content’ Before Launching A Streaming Service
• 9 Huge Problems AEW Must Fix In 2022
• Ember Moon, Franky Monet, B-FAB, Oney Lorcan, Gran Metalik released by WWE
• REPORT: Keith Lee, Karrion Kross, Nia Jax, Davey Boy Smith Jr., Eva Marie released by WWE
• Taya Valkyrie Urges Fans To Stop Supporting WWE Following Latest Wave Of Releases
• Drake Maverick, Hit Row, John Morrison, Jaxson Ryker, Tegan Nox released from WWE

** Steve’s Playlist

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Hart & Usagi #118

In episode 118 we talk about the Game Boy Advance Castlevania games getting ports to current consoles, ResetEra being sold for millions, how to pronounce “Gleylancer,” Space Suplex podcast wrestling topics, and much more.

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TOPICS:

• Cotton Guardian Force Saturn Tribute, Cotton 100%, and Panorama Cotton coming west in 2021
• Looks like the PS4 CMOS Battery issue has been fixed with a firmware update
• Disney Classic Games Collection: Aladdin, The Lion King, and The Jungle Book announced for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
• Castlevania Advance Collection announced for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC; now available
• Activision Blizzard to pay $18 million settlement after being sued by US employment commission
• Classic shoot ’em up Gleylancer coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch on October 15
• Gearbox Software gets a new president as Randy Pitchford moves to head up Gearbox Studios team
• There’s a SpongeBob Squarepants Xbox Series X now, because of course there is
• ResetEra gaming forum sold for $4.5 million
• Steam has banned games based on blockchain tech with NFTs, but Epic seems down with adding them to its store
• Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition launches November 11

SPACE SUPLEX TOPICS:

• The Demon from WCW returned at Impact’s Slammiversary.
• 8 Ways That Kevin Dunn Is Helping To Ruin WWE
• AEW and Owen Hart Foundation announce partnership, annual tournament
• AEW Dynamite moving to TBS on January 5, 2022, Rampage to remain on TNT
• AEW Dynamite Draw With Kenny Omega Was Bryan Danielson’s First-Ever Five Star Match
• Pat McAfee Jokes About WWE Stars Getting Stuck In Saudi Arabia, Happy He’s Not Going
• Michelle McCool & 9 Other Wrestler Names You Won’t Believe Are Real
• AEW unveils TBS Championship for the women’s division

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Hart & Usagi #117: Impromptu Sonic Hate

In episode 117 we talk about the original Quake getting ported to current consoles, new Spider-Man and Wolverine games from Insomniac, Space Suplex podcast wrestling topics, and much more.

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TOPICS:

• Quake remaster now available for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC; coming soon to PS5 and Xbox Series
• John Romero Confirms He’s Making a Sigil Sequel For Doom II
• Espgaluda II for Switch teaser trailer
• Crysis Remastered Trilogy launches October 15
• Horizon Forbidden West won’t have an upgrade path from PS4 to PS5
• Sony Interactive Entertainment and Insomniac Games announce Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PS5
• Sony Interactive Entertainment and Insomniac Games announce Marvel’s Wolverine for PS5
• Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection coming to PC and PS5 in early 2022

SPACE SUPLEX TOPICS:

• NXT (9/14/21)
• AEW All Out 2021
• NWA EmPowerrr
• NWA 73
• WWE Settles Class-Action Lawsuit Over Saudi Arabia Troubles
• POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: “The Future of NXT”
• Gangrel was set to appear on AEW Dynamite, plans scrapped after Edge’s Brood entrance
• Ric Flair Cuts Passionate Promo At NWA 73, Discusses WWE Breaking His Record
• Vince McMahon & Bruce Prichard To Take Over Production Of NXT
• Bryan Danielson & Adam Cole make AEW debuts at All Out
• [Report] Backstage Update On Bray Wyatt Possibly Heading To AEW
• 10 Infuriating Things WWE Does To Give AEW New Fans
• [Report] Backstage Details On Plans For Adam Cole If Stayed In WWE

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Hart & Usagi #113: PS Store Non-Closure

In episode 113 we talk about the PlayStation Store closing and then not closing, EVO being sold to Sony, Space Suplex podcast wrestling topics, and much more.

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TOPICS:

• Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 for Switch now available, includes 10 titles
• Here’s why Johnny Cage isn’t in the Mortal Kombat movie
• Sony acquires fighting game tournament Evo, but it remains open to all platforms
• PS3, PS Vita, and PlayStation Portable stores to shutter in summer – report
• Discord Wants to Go Public or Sell to Company Like Microsoft for $10 Billion: Report
• The PS3, Vita and PSP PlayStation Store on the web has gone offline
• Ratchet & Clank PS5 is getting a 60fps patch in April
• Team Ninja unable to salvage Ninja Gaiden Black for upcoming Master Collection
• Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown rated for PS4 in Korea
• Embracer Group completes merger with The Gearbox Entertainment Company
• Battle royale game Pac-Man 99 launches today on Nintendo Switch
• Ubisoft shutting down servers for some of its classic games
• PS5’s first major firmware update this year arrives tomorrow, adds USB storage (Mystic’s YouTube video)
• Street Fighter cross-over pack coming to Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
• Days Gone Director John Garvin Says Metacritic Score Is Everything to Sony
• Sony Interactive Entertainment backpedals on decision to close PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita

SPACE SUPLEX TOPICS:

• 10 Times TNA Put An Aging Star Over A Young Wrestler
• Andrade released from WWE
• Monty Brown to train police academy recruits in Michigan
• 10 Things We’re Tired Of Seeing At WrestleMania
• Every nWo Leader, Ranked From Worst To Best
• WWE announces Adnan Virk as the new lead announcer on Raw
• What We Learnt From Chris Jericho’s Broken Skull Sessions With Stone Cold
• Listed salaries for Vince & Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, Nick Khan, Kristina Salen
• Billie Kay, Mickie James, Kalisto, Chelsea Green and more released by WWE
• Samoa Joe, Peyton Royce, Bo Dallas released from WWE

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Hart & Usagi #112: Arcade Stadium

In episode 112 we talk about Capcom Arcade Stadium, Mass Effect multiplayer being too difficult for Bioware, Space Suplex podcast wrestling topics, and much more.

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TOPICS:
*Bioware says getting multiplayer to work for Mass Effect Legendary Edition would be “really hard”
*SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium coming to Switch on February 17
*Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 PS4 and Switch limited print physical edition pre-orders open February 26
*Capcom Arcade Stadium coming to PS4, Xbox One, and PC
*Watch the Mortal Kombat movie trailer here
*PS5, Xbox Series X Component Shortage To Be Investigated, President Biden Says
*Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is a Turtles in Time-inspired brawler coming to PC and consoles

SPACE SUPLEX TOPICS:
*The former Eli Drake appears at NXT TakeOver as LA Knight
*AEW Revolution (2021)
*AEW signs Paul Wight to long-term deal, launching new series
*NJPW unifying IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Titles
*Christian Knew He Was Destined For AEW Before Returning At Royal Rumble [Report]

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