Technically, the tune that Luigi played came from the original Legend of Zelda. And the recorder looks similar too. (Ocarinas didn't show up until A Link to the Past.)

I loved all the shout-outs, too.

I don't think we've seen the last of Link, given that he is still twitching on the floor the last time we see him. He could still have a red potion, or a fairy, or that Maxim Tomato extract that he mentioned in... episode 7, wasn't it?

Oh, and Samus does wear a few pieces of her Varia Suit in that striptease. I would like to see her put on the whole suit, but then again, I'm not in charge...

Wait, the tune that was the whistle being blown in SMB 3 was first done in LoZ?

Where and how?

Second, I doubt we'll see another Maxim Tomato. Link had troubles getting the tomato in the first place. More than likely, Navi will help him out and he'll go to save the day.

Still, it's sad that they killed Red. I was all for him being the killer with his Pokemon army...

Anorgil:

Oh, and Samus does wear a few pieces of her Varia Suit in that striptease. I would like to see her put on the whole suit, but then again, I'm not in charge...

You want me to put ON clothes!? Woah, woah, woah ... that was NOT in my contract!!! :p

Gindil:
Wait, the tune that was the whistle being blown in SMB 3 was first done in LoZ?

Where and how?

Every time Link plays the recorder, he plays that tune. He gets the recorder in the fifth dungeon.

RIP RED
YOU SHALL BE MISSED!!!

This series is brilliant

Great show guys! Its really fun to watch. One thing however.... You killed off Yoshi, Bowser and Red the Pokemon trainer which basically means you screwed my childhood. Other than that props.

"Well excuse me, Princess."
I was wondering if this line was actually going to go unspoken. Well done.

I was going to rant on the censor, but that's another battle for another group of people. Best episode yet, I can't wait to see how things wrap up.

Aktrez:

Anorgil:

Oh, and Samus does wear a few pieces of her Varia Suit in that striptease. I would like to see her put on the whole suit, but then again, I'm not in charge...

You want me to put ON clothes!? Woah, woah, woah ... that was NOT in my contract!!! :p

Everybody can appreciate a little dress-up now, and again. Maybe he thinks the armor is kinky? Do it for your fans!

Anorgil:
Technically, the tune that Luigi played came from the original Legend of Zelda. And the recorder looks similar too. (Ocarinas didn't show up until A Link to the Past.)

Er, the Warp Whistle sound in SMB3 is the same as the Legend of Zelda one...

Great episode, looking forward to a great ending, no matter how long it takes.

I don't know if this is sad, depressing, or some corrupt, disturbing imalgamation of both. Not saying it isn't awesome, just that I don't know what the hell it is!

Aktrez:

Anorgil:

Oh, and Samus does wear a few pieces of her Varia Suit in that striptease. I would like to see her put on the whole suit, but then again, I'm not in charge...

You want me to put ON clothes!? Woah, woah, woah ... that was NOT in my contract!!! :p

It's a rare phenomenon when the nerd in him overpowers the "guy" in him.

Nyrad01:
Just started watching this yesterday and I love it xD Pity its only got one more episode left... Anyone else think they'll go for the Silence of the Lambs style of ending with Kirby not being dead? :D

err... EVERYBODY has guessed that in the last video... hhence it would be boring if it actually happened.

Before this show I liked the characters, but didn't find them compelling anymore, than this comes along and puts them in dark yet hilarious circumstances and suddenly I'm loving them again.

Link was a shocker, and the kids final song was effing amazing.

That. Was. AWESOME! I'm glad Bowser didn't go out like a bitch.

Somehow Bowser remembers me of:
-Akuma
-A shinigami from Bleacg
-And a Xogun

Anyway, very cool character costume, voice, characterization and everything.

I wish King K. Rool was in the Super Smash series, in the pirate version (DK2 for snes).

No idea for who the butcher. Hell, it could even be Crash or Kratos trying to take Nintendo down.

Well, excuuuuuuuse me, princess!
That was genius.

That was amazing, got a little bit choked up at the ending with the Kid, any chance we can actually get the song?

Aktrez:

Anorgil:

Oh, and Samus does wear a few pieces of her Varia Suit in that striptease. I would like to see her put on the whole suit, but then again, I'm not in charge...

You want me to put ON clothes!? Woah, woah, woah ... that was NOT in my contract!!! :p

Well from what I know if samus breaks a smash ball she gets her Varia suit back. which was taken by The spaceman that ball in his hand was a smash ball so he can do his Final Smash.
Weird thing is Samus's final smash is supposedly so powerful it breaks her suit, so when she does another Fiala smash why does she get her armour back

I really do love this series. Gonna have to wtahc them all over again when the final episode comes out so I can enjoy it some more.

By far this has been my favorite series on The Escapist, next to Unforgotten Realms. It's going to be so sad to see this show come to an end. With the budget they have to work with, this show is so well crafted. I'm excited, yet filled with dread to see the final episode.

Reggae version of the Pokémon was a surprise, and also AWESOME.

Also really liked Bowser. You can tell it was done with respect for the character.

lotr rocks 0:
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.

Jbird:
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.

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.

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

cant wait for the last episode

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

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

Pokemon theme at the end was hilarious and well done.

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.

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.

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

Doug:

Sephiwind:
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 :P