Super Hopped-up

With all this talk on potential Blizzard announcements, we've got the scoop: Lost Vikings 3 confirmed! We talk up on Overwatch's upcoming character, get giddy on the Red Dead Redemption 2 announcement, and pour one out for Vancouver game studio United Front Games upon their recent closure. Then the Guardians of the Galaxy 2 trailer gets brought up and everything turns into a sprawling, 40 minute discussion on the current state of comic book movies. Turns out? It's all still dumb! Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Parallel 49's Wobblypop Pale Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

The guys shake off the Fall doldrums this week, by drinking some salty beer, getting to the bottom of the deep Transformers fictional universe, and doing their damndest to figure out what's up with Resident Evil 7's rolling demo. We also start getting into the holiday spirit, as we discuss our latest movies watched for "The Month of Horror." Norris is also a virtual hacker, and Kelly still loves Silent Hill. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Tofino Brewing Co's Kelp Stout Music by Sebastian Bender

We go deep into the music this week. Really showcase our established musical critique chops. Lot of talk about favourite concerts, the definition of certain types of rap music, and just generally creeping up to that line of pretentious music dork. But that's basically because we don't have a damn thing to talk about with video games this week. Doesn't stop us from trying though! There's some Paragon talk, some exciting Beyond Good and Evil 2 news, and a hearty look at the dark angry side of video game internet. Oh, and Emery explains to us all the different types of incels! Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Matt Emery Beer of the Week: Bowen Island's Reef Break Hemp Blonde Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

Hoo boy. Y'all watch that political debate last week? Well for some reason we did, and our seasoned video gamers/political pundits are more than willing to give you our informed opinion! First though, we lament pumpkin spicing, we lament Street Fighter trying to rootkit our PC's, and we lament 2016 in general. But there's some HAWT discourse on politics, and video-game people donating money to politics, which may or may not end with someone invoking Godwin's Law. So that's fun too! Lastly the No Man's Sky saga continutes, whether you wanted it to or not. Catch the political fever! Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Cannery Brewing's Knucklehead Pumpkin Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

This week, for our "Found Book Club", Dave busts off a couple verses from Hardcore Gamin's magnum opus on Tekken 3. Which he found in his apartment lobby. Mike also regales us with his story about being a space man, though it turns out that story's got some second act problems. Dave explains how he got run out of Paragon-town, and Norris tries to explain his dark obsession with Picross. Dave also tales us the odyssey of Digital Homicide this week, and the gang quickly goes through the updates from last week's Tokyo Games Show before talking about what's really important: the World Cup of Hockey. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Hell's Gate Genuine Pale Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

It's all about hot summer jams this week with the gang, as we all get out of our Suicide Squad-themed purple lambo and talk about the hottest summer jams. Like Abba. The movie Baseketball is also brought up for some godforsaken reason, Kelly talks about losing his 'Game of Thrones' TV show virginity, Dave and Kelly hate on Lords of the Fallen, and from the 34:45 mark to 49:10 we talk super spoilery about Inside, so be warned! Dave gushes about his Overwatch weekend, Mike talks about massacring green-shirts in Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander, and Kelly wants to connect threads with Hideo Kojima. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Parker, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Swan's Blaster Master North American Brett Saison Music by Sebastian Bender

This week our entrenched fashion reporters go undercover to unmask the latest trends in University dork head wear. Then there's some talk on Mario's appearance at this week's Apple conference, the Playstation Pro's appearance at Sony's conference, Sony Hit Squads, and the ensuing console Apocalypse. We're also happy to tentatively announce that we're in the planning stages of the THIRD ANNUAL METAL GEAR MARATHON, with more details to follow in the coming weeks and months. This doesn't stop us from discussing our current training regimen, and fighting like children about the best Metal Gear games. Dave gets salty with Paragon, Norris talks up Tales of Borderlands, and Mike finds out r/kappa isn't (just) pornography. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Tofino Brewing Company's Hoppin' Cretin IPA Music by Sebastian Bender

This week on Shock Jock Academy the boys try to figure out how they're gonna prank that young upstart Ira Glass, discuss the Responsible Dad of beers, and make rampant food analogies. Norris also gives his in-progress review of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, which turns into a discussion around what time should be considered too late to put pants on in a given day. Dave gives his monthly fight-game update, and Matt explains to us that the future is both cyberpunk and broken. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Matt Emery Beer of the Week: Four Wind's Elementary Lager Music by Sebastian Bender

This week, Kelly doesn't like ginger, and that Norris may or may not have eaten soap as a child. After these shocking revelations we have our final discussion (I swear) on No Man's Sky, dish about our issues with Telltale video games, and admit that Bojack Horseman is a pretty great show. Norris also punches deck hard this week, discussing Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Deus Ex: Go, and all things techno-noir, including our favourite new derogatory terms for techno-humans. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Phillip's Brewing Ginger Beer Music by Sebastian Bender

Because last week wasn't enough, *this* week we really dig down into Suicide Squad and No Man's Sky, giving you that truly nuanced attention to detail that can only be found by an additional week of painstaking labour. Or we just wanted to make fun of Suicide Squad some more. Which we do this week alongside our special guest Michael Carter, fresh from Bioware Edmonton's secret gaming mines. We talk waaaay more about Suicide Squad, waaaay more about No Man's Sky, and a liiiiittle bit about this new Metal Gear trailer. Also discussed: the untapped sexual potential of Krogans, virtual butt firmness, Daft Punk aliens, and the cerebral bore. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright Special Guest, Michael Carter, Bioware Gameplay Designer Beer of the Week: Phillip's Brewing Bizarro Sour Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

The summer movie season's getting red-hot, and our man-on-the-street Matthew Emery is more than ready to get burned. He tells us all about his new favourite film, Suicide Squad, starring his new favourite actor, Jared Leto, detailing all of his favourite moments! Well, that's not actually true. Any of the last sentence, really. But we do talk the hell out of superhero movies, which is apparently the only thing we can all agree to do these days. Some good conversation on Marvel vs DC, Thanos vs Darkseid, and some poorly-utilized sexual metaphors to balance out the band. Afterwards Bill gives us his early preview of No Man's Sky, which obviously turns into a discussion about of how much everyone misses Diablo 2. I don't think this is even a video game podcast anymore, guys. Also some talk on Kelly's fear of dark water, and the triumphant return of Whiskey Watch! Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe, Bill McDonnell, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Le Trou Du Diable's Four Surfer's of the Apocalypso Music

We toe the line of insufferable craft beer drinkers this week, discussing the ups and downs of what makes a beer snobby, and also whether or not we're beer snobs for talking about beer snobbery. Also our very first installment of Drake and/or Whiskey Watch, we use the term 'aimbot culture', and old man Mike yells about how he got tricked by a movie theatre's Barco Escape. Finally, with the year getting close to that scary "Games are releasing" time, we cast our gaze forward to gauge our apathy for *future* video games! Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Howe Sound Rail Ale Nut Brown Music by Sebastian Bender

Holy hell there were games that came out this last week! And news! And even local events! It's a podcast full of things, including where Nathan Drake's long-lost brother's been all these years, whether Lara Croft feels like Drake's biting her style, and what Disney's destruction of its pretty plastic toys might mean for the other pretty plastic toys. Other topics of interest: Dave's humbling Street Fighter Tournament, Kelly's vacation to Hell, and more puns than you can shake a stick at. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Off The Rail Brewery's Raj Mahal India Pale Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

It's too early to be drinking this much beer, you guys. We start this morning podcast by discussing the current state of Vancouver's 'AAA' craft beer scene, and then slide real smoothly into our (hopefully final) discussion of Dark Souls 3. Then there's much talk on how Nathan Drake is the Zodiac Killer, the merits of using poison damage to fight zombies, the latest Hearthstone meta, how virtual gender/dick size in Rust is amazing, and Chris's discomfiting excitement about mustard gas in Battlefield 1. Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Parallel 49 Gypsy Tears Music by Sebastian Bender

This week, the boys childishly mispronounce the name of beers, discuss crossing the finish line on Dark Souls 3, Guile's entrance into the fray, and anime. Oh man, the anime. ...Did you know there are, like, *a dozen* different wrestling animes? And that all of them are probably the best way to make sure your significant other never wants to watch anime again. And then we talk about zombies, Zelda, and a bunch of true-crime documentaries. Go team. Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe Beer of the Week: Steel and Oak Titian Belgian-Style Sour Music by Sebastian Bender

For real, you may think I'm kidding but I'm not: major Downton Abbey spoilers in the first two minutes. Seriously. You've been warned. Once we get past the important Downton Abbey updates, we discuss our thoughts on our good friend Crash Bandicoot's continued disappearance, Dave gives his latest update from the world of Dark Souls, and Mike updates us on the new comings and goings of Hearthstone. Then there's some good talk on our burgeoning dystopian future, as Playstation Neo will be forcing his way into your homes soon! We give our feelings on this new PS4.5, and also talk about how Nintendo kind-of accidentally announced the release date for the NX. So much good news this week! Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, David Beebe Beer of the Week: Howe Sound Devil's Elbow IPA Music by Sebastian Bender

This week Norris finds out about the TBLOP list, and it changes his life forever. Once we get past discussing the Dark Souls that is our existence, we delve into the Dark Souls that is that hot new video game. It's Dark Souls 3 time y'all! And most of us at SHU are deep in its funk and ready to talk about it. This is a real Souls-centric episode this week, but we also do manage to argue on how dumb Guile looks in the upcoming SF5 update, discuss our gungeoneering experience, and talk about Norris' opening foray into Hyper Light Drifter. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Spinnaker's Coffee Blonde Music by Sebastian Bender

The gang watched Bats V Supes, and surprisingly we have a lot of thoughts on the matter! But first we need to go into some Irish history, make sure we have the appropriate names for drinks, and explain what St. Patrick's Day truly means to us. But then it's all Batman baby. Warning if you haven't seen the Batman film yet and weren't already spoiled by the trailers we do talk about the plot in-depth, so skip to around the 32 minute-mark if you're spoiler averse. We also get into some Salt and Sanctuary (otherwise known, if you've been reading reviews, as '2D Dark Souls'), find out Kelly's Miitomo is spying on him, and how the future of our porn is full of virtual headless bodies. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Guinness and Okanagan Spring Pale Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

We return with our stunning conclusion to the silly-damn two-part DnD thing we did! Alongside stalwart hosts from ZeroD20, your one-stop shop for dungeons *and* dragons, we try to solve the problems of the weird candy hell we've found ourselves in. There's combat, intrigue, daring, maybe even the occasional laugh! Hosts: Chris Norris, Kelly Wright Special Guests: ZeroD20's Jalyn Eutenier and Keltie Forsyth Music by Sebastian Bender

For April Fool's...week, we at Super Hopped-Up thought we'd do something a little different. So we teamed up with Vancouver's favourite geek girl DnD podcast ZeroD20, and thought we'd have ourselves a fantastical one-off roleplay. So this week instead of beer, video games, and general curmudgeonry Kelly and Chris get sent to the sickly-sweet world of Pleasantia, to see how much cumulative damage they can do in as short a time as possible. This is part 1 of the two-part series, with the conclusion coming out next week! And be sure to listen to ZeroD20 for all your DnD needs! Hosts: Chris Norris, Kelly Wright Special Guests: ZeroD20's Jalyn Eutenier and Keltie Forsyth Music by Sebastian Bender