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This week and Anthony and Ariel talk about some of the upcoming Nintendo Switch ports, including The Borderlands, Handsome Collection as well as their personal favorite, The Bioshock Collection.They also discuss some 'other,' smaller releases that will be released shortly on the platform as well as the exciting news that the ASInquisitor studio, 1A 2B 3C, is now open for business!Time Stamps:0:00 - Introduction0:51 - Studio 1A 2B 3C8:02 - Introduction of Episode's Topic of Discussion - The Handsome Collection16:16 - Anthony Got a Shave & a Haircut18:09 - The Bioshock Collection31:10 - Assassin's Creed - Female Characters?37:56 - Social Issues on Social Media and in Video Games41:21 - Pac-Man Championship Edition 1 & 245:33 - Stay-At-Home Orders, Positivity, & Creativity51:48 - Story Time - Ariel Punks Anthony54:00 - OutroCheck out Ariel on Twitter @merhobbit and Anthony @AnthonyRSchultzSubscribe to the ASI Twitch and YouTube channels by following the links below:Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/asinquisitorYouTube: http://bit.ly/YTASI

After cracking into Animal Crossing New Horizons for several weeks, Ariel is ready to spill-the beans-and fill in the enigma from the first part of Ariel and Anthony's Animal Crossing New Horizons spoiler cast.Have any complaints to lodge against Zipper due to the creepiness of the latest event? Then make sure to hit Ariel up with your questions comments and concerns on Twitter-- Her handle is linked below.Time Stamps:0:00 - Introduction3:42 - Stopped Playing Animal Crossing Pocket Camp7:22 - Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag -- Mobile & Console Crossovers9:33 - Anthony's Thoughts on Animal Crossing New Horizons15:07 - Changing the Economy & Rebalancing Certain Systems21:17 - In-Game Events & Animal Crossing's Easter Event26:40 - Visiting Other Islands32:51 - Fallout 76 & Mothman33:17 - Animal Crossing New Horizons Perks44:10 - What Does Ariel Want for the Future of Animal Crossing New Horizons?52:00 - OutroCheck out Ariel on Twitter @merhobbit and Anthony @AnthonyRSchultzSubscribe to the ASI Twitch and YouTube channels by following the links below:Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/asinquisitorYouTube: http://bit.ly/YTASI

Super Mario Bros. turns 35 this year, so to celebrate, Anthony and Ariel decided to honor the famous red-suited plumber with an episode devoted entirely to him and his cohorts.What was their first Mario game? What was their favorite one? Find out here, as well as...much, much...more!Time Stamps:0:00 - Introduction5:30 - Collector's Craft & Collecting Retro Games17:28 - The 35th Anniversary of Super Mario Bros.23:43 - Mouse & Keyboard Gaming26:11 - Ariel & Anthony's Favorite Mario Games39:20 - Mario Odyssey 2 This Generation?46:71 - Animal Crossing & Doom Eternal56:00 - OutroCheck out Ariel on Twitter @merhobbit and Anthony @AnthonyRSchultzSubscribe to the ASI Twitch and YouTube channels by following the links below:Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/asinquisitorYouTube: http://bit.ly/YTASI

The day has finally come where Ariel can talk about one of her favorite video game franchises of all-time, Animal Crossing. Normally, she is fairly reserved when it comes to gaming, but in this spoiler-y Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Ariel lets her nerd flag wave proudly high. If you are worried about any potential spoilers, please take a look at the 'Time Stamps' below and skip out on any possible spoilers of New Horizons, which are primarily towards the end of the podcast episode...no harm; no foul. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 4:20 - History of Animal Crossing - Animal Crossing (GameCube)12:25 - Manual & Auto Saving 16:58 - Animal Crossing Characters 21:02 - Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp (Mobile) 35:00 - "Hardcore" Gamers & Gaming 40:56 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons 59:16 - Handheld vs. Console Gaming 1:06:46 - Final Thoughts 1:10:00 - Outro Check out Ariel on Twitter @merhobbit and Anthony @AnthonyRSchultz Subscribe to the ASI Twitch and YouTube channels by following the links below: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/asinquisitor YouTube: http://bit.ly/YTASI

During this episode, Ariel and Anthony dive into the nitty-gritty of console generations and Nintendo's place as the reigning king of a (now) aged kingdom. When did the console generations start? How many of them have there been? Which one are we in now? What marks the beginning and end of a generation? If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions, we are here to fill you in on the details. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 5:38 - Whores & Console Generations 10:20 - Dr. Mario, the NES, Sega Genesis, and N64 Origin Stories 22:08 - Game Systems & Siblings/Family 35:00 - Atari 2600 & the NES 39:12 - Score Chasing 40:50 - Portland Vacation & Barcade 45:52 - Wii U & Nintendo Switch 51:00 - Consoles 55:42 - GameCube...Weak Link? 1:01:07 - Nintendo Hierarchy & 'Top 3' Consoles 1:06:50 - Outro Check out Ariel on Twitter @merhobbit and Anthony @AnthonyRSchultz Subscribe to the ASI Twitch and YouTube channels by following the links below: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/asinquisitor YouTube: http://bit.ly/YTASI

As the podcast grows, but they inevitably hit slow periods in the year news-wise, Ariel and Anthony will be conducting more open-ended episodes discussing all things gaming, the business of ASInquisitor, streaming, and what is going on the home front from collecting retro games and to what they are currently playing. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:10 - Housekeeping & YouTube Thumbnails 11:50 - Content Creation & Work 14:16 - Gimmicky Streamers 18:26 - Nintendo & Streaming 22:56 - Past Streams, A Trip Down Memory Lane 28:00 - Retro Controllers 35:32 - Trader Joe's Fart Story 40:11 - Retro Games 48:45 - Kermit de Frog 55:00 - Outro Check out Ariel on Twitter @merhobbit and Anthony @AnthonyRSchultz Subscribe to the ASI Twitch and YouTube channels by following the links below: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/asinquisitor YouTube: http://bit.ly/YTASI

This week Ariel and Anthony discuss Capcom's resurgence into a new golden era and how that affects the Nintendo Switch and also how the Switch has affected Capcom's business. They specifically discuss the Devil May Cry Switch ports as well the Resident Evil games and film franchise. Check out Ariel on Twitter @merhobbit and Anthony @AnthonyRSchultz Subscribe to the ASI Twitch and YouTube channels by following the links below: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/asinquisitor YouTube: http://bit.ly/YTASI

Nintendo is known for Mario and everyone knows of Mario-- At this junction he is almost synonymous with the video game mascot, but what about Mario's younger brother, Luigi?In today's episode, Ariel and Anthony dive headlong into perhaps their most important topic and podcast to-date...why does everyone hate "Green Mario"?Check out Ariel on Twitter @merhobbit and Anthony @AnthonyRSchultzSubscribe to the ASI Twitch and YouTube channels by following the links below:Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/asinquisitorYouTube: http://bit.ly/YTASI

Sony and Microsoft both released iterative, more-powerful consoles during this generation, but does Nintendo necessarily need to follow suit? The Nintendo Switch is in a unique position in that it is (now) a half cycle off of its 'competitors,' however, will it now be more difficult for 3rd-party games to be ported to the Switch without a beef up in hardware, or is the allure of the Switch simply too great to ignore even without a mid-cycle, hardware boost? Check out Ariel on Twitter @merhobbit and Anthony @AnthonyRSchultz Subscribe to the ASI Twitch and YouTube channels by following the links below: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/asinquisitor YouTube: http://bit.ly/YTASI

Nintendo dabbles more heavily in downloadable content, season passes, and expansions with the Switch, but do they pull it off? Have they learned from Sony, Microsoft, and the 3rd-parties that have tried-and-tested the formula over the past fifteen-years? Ariel and Anthony dive headlong into this particular topic and end-up exampling: The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild, Pokemon Sword & Shield, Fire Emblem Three Houses, among many others Nintendo exclusives and 2nd-party titles. Check out Ariel on Twitter @merhobbit and Anthony @AnthonyRSchultz Subscribe to the ASI Twitch and YouTube channels by following the links below: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/asinquisitor YouTube: http://bit.ly/YTASI