536 – It’s a Plunderful Life (Part 4)

by on December 21, 2013 at 4:12 am
Posted In: Comic Update

Saturday, December 21 — 1:00 AM

The end! I hope you enjoyed yet another fractured take on a beloved Christmas tale.

This year’s story was especially challenging in that I wanted it to be fairly brief, but still have a lot to it, so it took a bunch of tweaking to get everything to fit the way I wanted it to. The end result kind of feels like a blend of a bunch of other BitF stories in a way, and it ended up sort of coming full circle to the very first storyline, which kinda makes me happy.

The last two parts didn’t have any mouseover text because they were in an alternate reality. A reality that lacks mouseover text.

For those wondering about the impact of the ending though, even though this plotline technically takes place as a hypothetical “what if” scenario for Waluigi, that’s more of a joke than a serious plot point; consider everything up until Bowser joining hands with his enemies to be BitF canon, for what it’s worth.

So yes, that means Dedede’s hat has changed!

As for the comic itself, it’s time for my annual winter break! It’s a bit of a doozy this time: I’ll be back on January 20th, refreshed and ready to greet the new year with more comics and podcasts! I’m heading out of town next week to spend Christmas with the in-laws, but I hope to have a small surprise on the site before then. Can’t make any promises though, but I’ll do my best.

Thanks for reading, and have a merrrrrry Christmaaaaas! Ho ho hoooo…

-By Matthew

Pikmin 3 & Nintendo’s Next System (BitF Podcast #4)

by on August 23, 2013 at 4:35 pm
Posted In: The Brawl in the Family Podcast

Matthew and Chris chat about the taste of fruit in Pikmin 3, annoying game critics who don’t know what they’re talking about, and Nintendo’s next console. Another lovely Music Break and some chat about Brawl in the Family comics round out this classic podcast. This was recorded in August 2013. More new content coming soon!

Audio versions of the podcast can be found on Brawl in the Family’s Podcast page! http://brawlinthefamily.com/thepodcast

01:30 – Latest News: The Nintendo 2DS & Wii U Bundle
07:30 – Game Discussion: Pikmin 3
23:22 – Why Did They Do That??: People Who Complain About Difficult Games
30:02 – Music Break: Pikmin Medley
31:46 – Comic Talk: Pikmin, Kirby, Pit, and More
44:21 – Nintendo’s Next System

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Earthbound & Timelessness (BitF Podcast #3)

by on August 10, 2013 at 4:35 pm
Posted In: The Brawl in the Family Podcast

Insight, retrospection, and humor: it’s the third Brawl in the Family Podcast! This was recorded on August 10, 2013. We’re uploading each previous episode re-edited to be tighter and spunkier, with extra music tracks and some stuff to look at. Check back on July 1st for the next new episode!

[Act 1] Introduction (00:01) – Another podcast, another iffy impression from Matthew. Also, the sound file was left at Matthew’s parents, so you’ll have to live with him scatting the main theme (poorly) this time.

[Act 2] Game Discussion–EarthBound (01:29) – The EarthBound coverage starts with a brief look of the game’s tumultuous history, then continues onward as Matthew and Chris talk about the elements of the title that still stand out today, and why gamers still embrace it 18 years later.

[Act 3] Why Did They Do That? Super Mario 3D World (24:02) – Despite his cheerful demeanor, even Matthew can get riled up by some of Nintendo’s decisions. This section runs Mario’s recent games through the ringer a bit–Matthew rants because he loves!

[Act 4] Comic Talk: 476-500 (38:02) – A super-sized Comic Talk is next, although due to the sheer volume of comics here, only a few are covered in detail. Learn about the lazy secret behind the Frederick strips, as well as Chris’s awful initial impression of Mega Man! Includes backstory on the milestone 500th strip too, of course.

[Act 5] Digital Deconstruction: Timelessness in Games (55:07) – In this new segment, Digital Deconstruction, the boys share their ideas on the deeper elements of games. Today’s topic is timelessness–what makes a game stand the test of time, as opposed to simply being reflective of being “trendy”? Activision catches a little heat in this section.

[Act 6] Music Break: “EarthBound Medley”(1:05:24) – I love this game’s soundtrack!

[Act 7] Closing Comments (1:07:33) – Brawl in the Family: Volume Two? And why is Chris’s head so BIG? Now BUY EARTHBOUND.

[Epilogue] (1:10:08) – Sarah’s Weird Voice Mail Ultra-Remix

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