Hopped-Up 64

They told me I couldn't put condom in the title two weeks in a row; they were wrong. THE TOPICS THIS WEEK: Kelly's experience in Florida Matt's love of Minions Dave and Norris' feelings about Captain Marvel Also we have some opinions about Anthem, some more opinions about DMC5, and some exposition to how Dragon Quest 11 is ruining Norris' life. Hosts: Chris Norris, Kelly Wright, David Beebe, Matt Emery Beer of the Week: Dead Frog Pineapple Midnight Tropical Porter Music by Sebastian Bender

Literally the best description our podcast has ever been given. This week the gang's talking EVO! We go over some of the preliminary registration numbers for the event, give a solemn farewell to Smash Bros Melee from the main stage, and figure out what, if anything, we'll be playing in Vegas. Steph decides her future career as a gamedom, Dave gets into his feelings playing DOA6, Bill gives us a history of 8chan, who for some awful reason have been in the news recently, and Norris details how to get on dat grind in Dragon Quest 11. Also, can't forget the talk about good luck condoms. And don't worry *Gamer Girls*, we talk about those hot new gamer dresses that aren't at all an embarrassment to gaming at large. We'll all be wearing them at EVO! Hosts: Chris Norris, Steph Fan, David Beebe, Bill McDonnell Beer of the Week: Backcountry Brewing's Widowmaker IPA Music by Sebastian Bender

We get Mike to call in from the snowy north, so we can discuss the true topic of the age: that fucking Teen Titans show on Netflix. We scientifically deconstruct the latest Detective Pikachu trailer, Matt gives us the lowdown on the Academy Awards, Steph and Mike really, *really* hate Titans, and Norris is a time traveller. Hosts: Chris Norris, Steph Fan, Matt Emery, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Fuggles and Warlock w/ Powell Brewing's Hikari Music by Sebastian Bender

It's a week for sharing, as we give strength to those fighting off their Diablo 2 addictions. Listen in as a man describes sidling to the very brink of gaming madness, before finally breaking away. There's a lot of talk about whether or not the obscenely wealthy would want to buy our blood this week, some talk on how the new Jump Force game is the same as making your anime dolls kiss, and hearing how difficult it is to guess what movies people most enjoyed from the 2000's. Matt opens up about his old Diablo 2 addiction resurfacing, Dave opens up about his new anime addiction coming into being, Bill is unrepentant about his Dragon Ball addiction, and Norris hopes the composer for Dragon's Quest 11 just fucking stops already. Bernie Sanders 2020 y'all. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Matt Emery, and Super Hopped-Up's US Correspondent, Bill McDonnell Beer of the Week: Russell's Punch Bowl North West IPA Music by Sebastian Bender

An anime game that might not be good? Whaaa? This week the gang figures out if JRPGs are good, if they should be cancelled, Kelly lets us know if he thinks Apex Legends is good or should be cancelled, and Dave tells us about his new gf, Lara Croft. Also apparently that Jump Force game leaked early, and people have some *feelings* about it. We also get into some detail about the recent Activision-Blizzard firings, which derails into wondering if e-sports is a grift or not. We're kind of on the fence on that one. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Hoegaarden Music by Sebastian Bender

We talk about a lot of film this week. Trigger warning preface, we bring up Bryan Singer (an existential trigger warning of a person), and he's (allegedly) done some bad stuff and really needs to go. There's also a lot of discussion on how the hell the Academy Awards work, we dig deep into the state of horror films these days, and also bring up the latest weird shit EA has been doing, including the ghost release of Apex Legends, and the confusing pre-release of Anthem. Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Old Yale Brewing's The Valley Double Fresh Hop Farmhouse Music by Sebastian Bender

The hot new Netflix and Chill that the kids are all into. This week the gang continues being spooky, with some more thoughts on new Resident Evil 2, some *new* thoughts on old Resident Evil 7, and some eternal frustrations about anime. There's a lot of anime talk this week, actually. A degenerate amount, even. Also: Norris wants to crush capitalism with his adorable imaginary friends, Steph wants to join a hero academy, Dave wants to get back into some good ol' Kombat, and Kelly's wondering if he wants to sing that Anthem. Hosts: Chris Norris, Steph Fan, David Beebe, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Whistler Brewing's Chestnut Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

Due to a big-business snafu we somehow managed to get RE2 early this week, so we're piping out our feelings on it before the officially, doctor-prescribed time. There's some zombie talk this week, be it in Racoon City, on the Island of Memories, or just discussing how the characters in Steph's Persona 5 playthrough are doing. We also shit-talk the Pinkertons this week, express our concern at a beer with Tom Green's face on it, and give a heartfelt shoutout to this past week's hbomberguy stream, which managed to raise over $300K for Mermaids, a charity that helps trans youth in UK. Trans rights are human rights y'all, and fuck the folks who think different. Hosts: Chris Norris, Steph Fan, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Tom Green Cherry Milk Stout Music by Sebastian Bender

We discuss what we remembered from health class this week, and it turns out there might still be some lessons to learn! Kelly also did a good job of poisoning us this week, by giving us a beer so strong we had no choice but to get drunk. Steph's been spending some nights in the wood, Kelly's been tuning up his racing whip, Dave needs you to know that DOA is for discrete gentlemen, and Norris put on the goggles and won't ever take them off. Hosts: Chris Norris, Steph Fan, Kelly Wright, David Beebe Beer of the Week: Vancouver Island Brewing's Hermannator Ice Bock Music by Sebastian Bender

It's the true 'Nick at Night' over here. There's some good film talk, there's some video game discussion, Norris gets upset about our 2018 Game of the Year list, but most importantly we play the game that's sweeping the nation: Nickelodeon, or Porn? Hosts: Chris Norris, Steph Fan, Matt Emery, David Beebe Beer of the Week: Remnant Beers from the Fridge Music by Sebastian Bender