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Kagaribi was a very exciting tournament this year, with many players from all over the world travelling to compete against Japan's finest players. This resulted in some very interesting results, with many of the players that were expected to do well placing much lower than they were seeded. The main event of this tournament was the grand finals between Sparg0 and Acola, where Sparg0 managed to beat out Acola, possibly cementing himself as the current best player in the world.

Emphasis on the SMASH! Some of you may not be prepared for this one.

In this special bonus episode nestled between two classic Nintendo JRPGs, we play Undertale - a game that breaks down and rebuilds that genre just as it breaks down and rebuilds us (emotionally).

0:01:30 for our pre-play thoughts. 
0:05:30 for our post-play reflections.

Follow the show on Twitter and other social platforms @smashechoes.

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Listen to Magellan talk about television on his other podcast, Chatz: A Television Podcast.

Further Reading

• How Undertale Was Made and Why its Success Scared The Creator
• What The Internet did To Undertale

On this Super Smash Bros Ultimate podcast, it's the biggest crossover event in history... and also Smash Ultimate! MAGE CAST is back and I'm featuring @DuctapePlays on this very special resurrection episode of the podcast. We're talking sheer numbers to illustrate just how big Super Smash Bros. Ultimate really is, plus more Fire Emblem characters (plz no), the most awkward tournament trophy ever, differences between the Smash games and ranking them to see if Ultimate is truly the ultimate: Brawl's floatiness, Smash 64's wonkiness, Melee's eloquent movement, and the perfect Smash game. The wonderful accessibility of the Smash series as fighting games, stickers, trophies, and spirits, the creative spirit battles, the World of Light, remembering Subspace Emissary, and we spend a hearty amount of time talking characters: the main roster and our mains, the DLC characters, Fighter Pass Vol. 2, and obscure picks. Rest in peace, Luigi.

Links:

• https://thewellredmage.com/2019/06/13/super-smash-bros-ultimate-2018-switch/
• https://thewellredmage.com/2018/12/21/what-72-super-smash-bros-ultimate-mains-say-about-the-people-who-pick-em-according-to-the-rage-mage/
• https://thewellredmage.com/2018/06/15/twenty-four-super-smash-bros-ultimate-fighters-yet-to-be-revealed-if-ever/
• https://www.twitch.tv/ductapeplays
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFfIAXS0daC3WjRo-E1mBqw
• storymode.buzzsprout.com

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Music: "Lifelight" (instrumental version) & "Main Theme" (no lyrics version)

If there's one thing you should take away from this one, it's that maybe if Tony Hawk was a character in Smash, people would recognize him more. Then again, he might use his skateboard in a slashing motion and become another goddamn sword boi so maybe we take that back. Also, we all had a few drinks before we got into this one, so rails? GET OUTTA HERE, BUDDIES. No time for rails, we've got some OFFROADING TO DO. In our flip flops.

Your Good Great Gang is Zach Rich, Kevin Ruiter, and Andrew Orsie

Games/topics discussed this episode (with timestamps!):
Byleth in Smash Ultimate (~ 4:03)
Our Dream Challenger Pack 2 rosters (~ 15:24)
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #Fe Encore (~ 45:00)

Intro / Outro Song: "We Are Here For You" by The James Rocket (thejamesrocket.bandcamp.com)
Break Song: "Reincarnation" by Kurono Kiria (Nanjou Yoshino)

On Deck: More Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore, The Last of Us, Kingdom Hearts III Re:Mind


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In the Season 3 finale, AV and Peon recall some of their favorite experiences in the Smash community, talk about what brings us all together, and play back some wholesome stories from listeners like you.

Socials:

AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competititor, breaking down the importance of leveling up your mind and body in parallel with your in-game techniques. 

In the inevitable sequel to Peon's character dilemma, AV starts to question his loyalty to Donkey Kong. On this episode, Peon talks AV through his quest to find a notable replacement or companion to the king of the jungle.

Socials:

AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competititor, breaking down the importance of leveling up your mind and body in parallel with your in-game techniques. 

On this week's episode, the BTM squad analyzes Hero, the brand new Smash Ultimate DLC character! The two go over their initial thoughts of the character, his general viability, and whether or not he's a healthy addition to the competitive metagame.

Socials:

AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
SLEP: @SLEP_GCE
BTM: @beyondmetagame

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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competitor.

AV and Peon catch up with their fellow podcast creators, N64Josh and Nightcrawlr, hosts of the Smash Bros Cast. In a wonderful fireside chat, the BTM co-hosts find out what Josh and Crawlr have been doing lately, their reasons for ending the show, and their best tips for improving as a new player.

Socials:
N64Josh: @n64josh
NightCrawlr: @Nightcrawlr724

AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competitor.

With recent events displaying unbecoming behavior from members of the Smash community, AV and Peon stop to reflect on the values that they stand for, the true nature of the Smash community, and the things you can do to make the ecosystem a more positive place.

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AV: @AVaidyanatha
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BTM: @beyondmetagame

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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competitor.

In an uncharacteristic change of heart, the BTM duo reconsiders the value behind playing low tier characters.

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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competitor.

AV and Peon crossover between universes as they are joined by none other than Dan Fornace, creator of the indie platform fighter, Rivals of Aether. On the show, Dan paints the picture behind the inspiration for the game, why its characters are so vibrant, and why it's way more than Smash's younger brother.

Socials:
Dan Fornace: @danfornace

AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competitor.

This week, AV and Peon react to the announcement of The Hero and Banjo-Kazooie. How will these characters distinguish themselves? Will these characters play to your strengths? What do these announcements say about the future of Smash character DLC?

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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competitor.

With AV and Peon's respective burnouts from parts of the Smash community, the two get down to business and figure out how to proactively combat this enduring issue.

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BTM: @beyondmetagame

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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a com

AV meets his match as the casting duo are joined by introspective master and Captain Falcon extraordinaire, Fatality! To learn more about how we can optimize our brain for success, we pick Fatality's brain on his self awareness, methodical practice routines, and dedication to the F-Zero hero.

Socials:
Fatality: @FatalityFalcon

AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competititor, breaking down the importance of leveling up your mind and body in parallel with your in-game techniques. 

This week, AV and Peon discuss the most recent balance patch in Smash Ultimate's development life cycle. Who are the biggest winners and losers? What does this say about the balance philosophy going forward?

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AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a com

This week, our fearless duo talk about what tilt is, what causes it, and how we can address it to evolve into better versions of ourselves. However, when they get to talking about getting through tilt as a competitor, tensions arise as AV and Peon disagree on a pivotal talking point.

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Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competititor, breaking down the importance of leveling up your mind and body in parallel with your in-game techniques.