There Will Be Brawl: Episode Nine

[randommaster]

anybody else notice that Luigi foreshadowed the Pokemon Trainer's death?

Before he went to Bowser, as the pokemon trainer was leaving with Samus, Luigi said " You're far too trusting kid. Don't let ruin you."

Then the pokemon trainer got killed by taking a gift from Waluigi, who he thought he trusted.

A warning like that is tantamount to a death sentence in shows like this. I wasn't expecting PT to get exploded, though.

Great episode, as always. I never noticed who the actor playing Waluigi was until now.

Who knew Waluigi was so into MMO's?

I was surprised at the episode length, but it was really good. It looks like we're taking the RvB approach here and are going to tie up everything in the final episode. Not much to say that hasn't already been said: sad ending, awesome Bowser, looking forward to the final episode.

 

[bickster]

This episode was just amazing. It was very heavy on the drama and the story. This series is very well written and acted and the Pokemon song at the end was intense.

 

[blastoisedrc]

honestly i dont think anyone could do much better with something like this

 

[YoUnG205]

cant wait for the last episode

 

[GamerPhate]

Holy crap, I didn't think they could get much better. This episode has everything in it!

 

[TheZaius]

Will Mario do The Mario at any point in this series?

Pokemon theme at the end was hilarious and well done.

 

[Warstratigier]

Well I have got to say, from start to near finish, this slow, dark spiral is starts to unravel its mystery in quite a sinister and devious way. Very impressive indeed.

Now then just who is the "butcher" I wonder. I have my guesses. Either way i quiver with anticipation.

 

[Hutchy_Bear]

I think I creamed my pants. But seriously that was a very impressive episode and I can't wait until the final episode. Easily worth the wait.

 

[tyrkae]

Nintendo Started WAY BACK IN 1889 as a card Company maybe the ivory towers have to do with that they do mention the ivory towers and the beggining of nintendo but i could be wrong

 

[templars0]

Wow... just wow. This episode was just freaking amazing. I was surprised to see the length and this episode didn't hold any punches. It makes you really wonder who is the the one pulling all the strings. Judging by what is all said it must be someone from a much older generation of video games.

Jeez wouldn't it be a trip if it was Pac-Man? That and Pitfall Harry are the only 2 actual named original video games characters I can come up with.

Really Pac-Man kind of fits the profile of the killer if you work on loose interpretations. For starters...

Fast: That could be interpreted since he needs to out run the ghosts.

Intelligent: He could be considered that since he had to guide around mazes.

Leaving the entrails behind could be the writers interpretation of when Pac-Man would eat the ghosts and only their eyes remained.

Can anyone else think of much older characters, that were original to the games, that fitthe profile?

I think...if we go by what Browser said... that the oldest things are reclaiming the kingdom... that it'll be the oldest one of them all - the Pong Paddle! Not sure how they'd show that in episode, but still...

mmm ivory towers and theres two of them

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

Looking forward to the final battle!

 

[Avatar Roku]

Man, I knew about Red's death but I still got misty-eyed while watching that. I love being a part of this show and I love that you guys keep watching it. Thanks so much for all your support.

I take it from your avatar that you're Marth? May I ask if we'll be seeing you in episode 10? Hope so, you were good.

Not sure what else to say about this that hasn't been said, it was absolutely phenomenal. One slight complaint, however; when Bowser and his two henchmen were fighting off the Gee Dubs, it looked incredibly fake. I know there's not much that can be done when acting with CGI, but I thought I'd bring that up.

 

[OmegaXIII]

mmm ivory towers and theres two of them

I like your thinking but how could the pong paddles mastermind anything? I think its the hunter from duck hunt, his dog fetched the dead ducks which i spose could be trophies

 

[Frankfurter4444]

Well done and complex. Good job. I especially liked the Ganondorf/Captain Falcon similarity discussion and the "Excuuuuse me, princess" from the cartoon. Matthew and Zach really do pull from all available sources.

I'm curious why every show on the Escapist has started to censor itself. That loud beep during the middle of the episode pulled me out of the immersion a bit. Come on, we're big boys, we can handle it.

 

[Ithos]

I was really, really worried that you'd make a mess of Bowser. But he was awesome!
Can't wait for the conclution!

 

[Sauko]

I really love the "excuse me, princess" line that Link uses. A classic touch on a simply exhilarating series. I cannot wait to see what's gonna happen in the end!

 

[HentMas]

mmm...

i didnt really liked it, but it was a great job nontheless, i felt like i was watching an old chinese kung fu movie, but it set the mood, and the ending?? trying too hard??? dont know, something didn´t fit in there...

 

[j1-2themax]

Goddammit, this next month is gonna be torture! And if there's delays? Well... there's always Doomsday Arcade, I suppose.

btw: Best episode yet. If this keeps up, the finale's gonna be epic.

 

[Arella18]

That was awesome I've watched this series religously and I can't believe how well done it is.

 

[GODoftheRIGOVERSE]

It was surprising to see this episode