Nintendo's announced the death of 3DS and Wii U stores, Capcom put up a mysterious countdown, and Lost Ark has made all the right moves to have an absolutely explosive launch.

Note: We're aware of some missing bits and bobs here and there. Apologies as we had to edit this week without Brandon.

00:00:00 - Opening

00:01:03 - Corrections

00:03:49 - Who Gamed It?

00:06:33 - Nintendo Ending Purchases on 3DS and Wii U

00:47:50 - Capcom Countdown and Street Fighter

01:14:28 - Soul Hackers Countdown

01:18:57 - A Word From Our Sponsors

01:25:49 - January NPD Report

01:31:09 - Lost Ark's Explosive Success

01:55:40 - Also This Week

01:59:12 - Game: How Many Playable Characters?

02:04:13 - L&R: Watching Others Play

02:06:44 - L&R: Horizon Launch Timing

02:11:29 - L&R: Revisiting Reviews?

02:17:14 - Time for Bets

02:20:48 - Closing

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