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‘Super Mario Run’ mobile game release date announced

November 15, 2016 | Kevin

As if the throwback fun of the Mini NES Classic was not enough, Nintendo is looking break into the mobile gaming world on smartphones and tablets in a really big way, with their most beloved character Mario on December 15th with ‘Super Mario Run ‘ through the iPhone and iPad. The Android version of the game will come in 2017.

According to 411Mania, the anticipated game will be available for free so players can try it out in three different-modes, and a one-time only payment of $9.99 for unlimited access. Wired is reporting that the Nintendo plans for users of the game to never have to make anymore in-game purchases like you might see on mobile games like ‘Angry Birds’.

“The wait is almost over for a Super Mario game that can be played on mobile devices. Developed under the direction of Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto, Super Mario Run brings a new take on the series’ beloved action-platforming gameplay to iPhone and iPad for the first time.” said Nintendo of America Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Doug Bowser in a statement.

Here is a look at the gameplay trailer courtesy of IGN.

Queued Up #202

November 15, 2016 | Web Team

1. Phantogram – Same Old Blues (The Nights We Stole Christmas – 12/1)
2. Bleeker – Highway
3. Young The Giant – Silvertongue
4. The XX – On Hold
5. Mondo Cozmo – Shiine
6. Capital Cities – Vowels
7. Japandroids – Near To The Wild Heart Of Life
8. CRX – Broken Bones
9. Dropkick Murphys – Blood
10. The Revivalists – Wish I Knew You
11. Beware Of Darkness – Are You Real?
12. AFI – Snow Cats
13. The Heydaze – Hurt Like Hell
14. Tigercub – Control

1. The 1975 – UGH!
2. The Hunna – Bonfire
3. Rag N Bone Man – Human
4. Highly Suspect – My Name Is Human
5. Kongos – The World Would Run Better
6. Milky Chance – Cocoon
7. Cemetery Sun – Fake Love
8. Dreamers – Sweet Disaster
9. Miike Snow – The Heart Of Me
10. Nick Murphy – Stop Me
11. LP – Lost On You
12. Band OF Horses – Casual Party
13. Blink 182 – She’s Out Of Her Mind
14. Joseph – White Flag
15. Silversun Pickups – Latchkey Kids

Nintendo promises more Mini NES Classic consoles on the way

November 15, 2016 | Kevin

Nintendo released it’s much-anticipated Mini NES Classic console on Friday with gamers swarming to stores and internet, selling out of the device on it’s launch weekend. So now Nintendo is promising the get more NES Classics out very soon in time for the holiday gift season. Gaming industry analysts have praised the Mini NES for it’s digital revival of classic NES games to meet the tech-demands of today’s high-definition TV but Nintendo has gotten flack for not being able to meet the demand this early. Forbes is one of a couple of outlets, that has theorized this short initial roll-out was done on purpose, more on that here.

The company responded on Twitter.

The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition system is a hot item, and we are working hard to keep up with consumer demand. 1/3

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 11, 2016

There will be a steady flow of additional systems through the holiday shopping season and into the new year. 2/3

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 11, 2016

Please contact your local retailers to check availability. A selection of participating retailers can be found @ https://t.co/rMbd6Wacpi 3/3

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 11, 2016

Here is a full review of what the Mini NES has to offer from IGN.

11.13.16 – Alt_Backspace

November 15, 2016 | Web Team

1. Pearl Jam – In Hiding
2. Bjork – Hyperballad
3. Silverchair – Tomorrow
4. Violent Femmes – Gone Daddy Gone
5. Death Cab For Cutie – This Charming Man (Cool Cover)
6. Talking Heads – And She Was
7. Devo – Freedom Of Choice
8. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under The Bridge
9. James – Sit Down
10. Smashing Pumpkins – Muzzle
11. Pixies – Here Comes Your Man
12. Elastica – Stutter

1. Soundgarden – The Day I Tried To Live
2. Primal Scream – Movin’ On Up
3. Live – All Over You
4. The Cure – A Letter To Elise
5. Local H – Eddie Vedder
6. The Rentals – Friends Of P
7. R.E.M. – Orange Crush
8. Blondie – One Way Or Another
9. Manic Street Preachers – Motorcycle Emptiness
10. Stone Temple Pilots – Sour Girl
11. New Order – Bizarre Love Triangle
12. The Clash – Should I Stay Or Should I Go

Taking Back Sundays – 11.13.16

November 15, 2016 | Web Team

1. Blink 182 – Stay Together For The Kids
2. Taking Back Sunday – Makedamnsure
3. Sum 41 – In Too Deep
4. Rise Against – Savior
5. Paramore – Ignorance
6. Bullet For My Valentine – Your Betrayal
7. We The Kings – Check Yes Juliet
8. Relient K – Be My Escape
9. Fountains Of Wayne – Stacy’s Mom
10. Pierce The Veil – Dive In
11. Anberlin – Feel Good Drag
12. Box Car Racer – I Feel So
13. Band Of Horses – The Funeral
14. Johnny Cash – Hurt
15. My Chemical Romance – Helena

New Emoji!

November 15, 2016 | Lou

If you like communicating in small pictures today is your lucky day! The latest round of emoji are out. See ’em all HERE.

The 1975 in The Lounge

November 14, 2016 | Web Team

Dexter Fowler denies Cubs qualifying offer, now a free agent

November 14, 2016 | Kevin

Is the World Series party for the Chicago Cubs coming to an end earlier than expected? It is natural with any championship team, that successful players can be lured by huge increases in pay on the free market. It appears that is what is happening based on a report this afternoon by the Tribune, that Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler has recently denied the team’s qualifying offer of $17.2 million offer for a one-year deal. Fowler now a free agent, is able to court potential offers from the Cardianals, Giants, Mariners, and Rangers. The Cubs must finalize their 40 man roster by Friday, with 34 players currently, with few spots left open for any possible trades or free agent acquisitions. Read the full story with further analysis here.

It would be a noticeable loss for the Cubbies as Fowler had quite the season in the leadoff spot, where he was .276 at bat with 13 homers, 48 RBI and 84 runs scored.

Foals

November 14, 2016 | Web Team

Photos: Zach Spangler

Alshon Jeffery Suspended

November 14, 2016 | <3 Lauren

BREAKING: Chicago Bears WR Alshon Jeffery suspended 4-games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances.

John Fox is addressing the media right now from Halas Hall.

“Obviously we’re very disappointed.” Fox on Alshon suspension.

Sonofa… <3 @laurenoneil

Bear Hands in The Lounge

November 14, 2016 | Web Team

Westworld: Those Familiar Piano Covers

November 13, 2016 | Eric

Maybe you didn’t pick up on it right away, considering it was on player piano in the middle of a synthetic Wild West themed park. But listen again. During some episodes of HBO’s Westworld, those would be the familiar sounds of Soundgarden, Radiohead, and The Cure. Interesting companion to the struggles of synthetically-created androids becoming self-aware. Oh, and if you haven’t checked out the show yet, the songs stand on their own….haunting, different, beautiful. (Original post: Consequence Of Sound)

SOUNDGARDEN – BLACK HOLE SUN

THE CURE – A FOREST

RADIOHEAD – NO SURPRISES

More Chappelle: The Walking Dead

November 13, 2016 | Eric

Hey, when you’ve been gone from the mainstream as long as Dave Chappelle, an appearance on Saturday Night Live is going to generate lots of internet clips. This one also gives us a chance to relive his favorite characters from Chappelle Show.

Enjoy (Oh, and yeah, if you aren’t caught up on this season of The Walking Dead, umm, spoiler alert. And get to watching!):

The Story Behind The Story: The Lumineers “Ophelia”

November 13, 2016 | Eric

I always love to hear the stories behind the songs you here on 101WKQX. The melody and lyrics for “Ophelia” by The Lumineers were reached…very easily. Yet, the entire process of making this new album was very hard on the band.

Check out this Song Exploder podcast featuring a chat with Wesley and Jeremiah about how Ophelia came to be:

VIDEO: Conor McGregor really wants his UFC championship title belt

November 13, 2016 | Kevin

The Notorious One continued to be just that. Conor McGregor continued his unrelenting domination in the UFC with a KO win last night in New York’s Madison Square Garden over Eddie Alvarez to become the first fighter in the company to hold two divisional championship titles at the same time. McGregor has become well-known for his vitriolic trash talking of other fighters and his braggadocios post-fight promo with Joe Rogan was all that, and more. McGregor complains that the multi-billion dollar fighting promotion did not immoderately have his second title ready for his celebration, and of course throws in a lot of F-bombs. Teasing a possible cooler head , the UFC Featherweight and Lightweight Champion teased an apology to fighters he had spoken ill of, but then cut it off saying “he’d like to take this chance to apologize to absolutely nobody!”

NOTE: ‘Adult Language’ is present, but it’s beeped.

VIDEO: Dave Chapelle sings Radiohead’s ‘Creep’ at SNL afterparty

November 13, 2016 | Kevin

Last night’s episode of ‘Saturday Night Live’ was the talk of the internet Sunday morning with comedy icon Dave Chapelle cracking jokes on the topic of this week’s Presidential election, and with all that buzz Chapelle took another microphone later in the evening to sing the Radiohead hit ‘Creep’ at a loud and raucous after party. The post came from the Roots drummer Questlove who said “In a life full of highlights? I’m glad I waited til 5:22am for this….”. I would wait around all night for a sing-a-long like this too.

In a life full of highlights? I’m glad I waited til 5:22am for this….

A video posted by Questlove Gomez (@questlove) on Nov 13, 2016 at 2:23am PST

Of course, Chapelle really got the internet pot stirring with his opening monologue. It’s still surprising such a big comedy star like this has not hosted ‘SNL’ before, but here he is riffing gracefully on the most talked about story in America. NOTE: This video does feature some NSFW language, so you have been warned. Watch it here.

Snug Hugs For Kids + TNWSC!

November 11, 2016 | Web Team

Help local kids stay warm this winter! If you’re coming out to the Nights We Stole Christmas shows please consider donating a new children’s coat to Sung Hugs For Kids. Keep yourself warm too and get into the show early! The first 35 people who donate a new coat will be let into the Aragon before anyone else. Also stop by the Merlin 200,000 Shops booth and register to win tickets to see Panic At The Disco!

Former Chicago Blackhawk Bryan Bickell diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

November 11, 2016 | Kevin

The Chicago Tribune reported today that Bryan Bickell former left winger for the Chicago Blackhawks and currently playing with the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL, has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a disease that can affect your brain, spinal cord, and the optic nerves in your eyes. More than 2.3 million people have been affected by multiple sclerosis worldwide, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

In a statement on the Hurricane’s website, Bickell discussed the diagnosis and his pursuit to return to the ice.

“Since the 2015 playoffs, I’ve been struggling to understand what was going on with my body. Again during the past few weeks, it felt like something wasn’t right,” said Bickell. “Obviously this is a bit of shock for my family and me, but I am hopeful I will be able to return to the ice and continue playing the game that I love.”

Thanks 2 all the fans for the prayers & wishes. It’s all new 2 me & my family but seeing all the support from u guys makes it easier for us

— Bryan Bickell (@bbicks29) November 11, 2016

Playing out of Ontatio, Bickell was drafted by the Blackhawks in 2004 in the second round and has scored 66 goals and 70 assists in his NHL career. Bickell was part of the Hawk’s 2010, 2013, and 2015 Stanley Cup wining teams before being moved to Carolina earlier this year.

Off the ice, Bickell and his wife Amanda have been helping with “pitbull” dog awareness and using these same dogs to help assist formerly abused children through their Bryan and Amanda Bickell Foundation. The charity group is set to release a 2017 calendar featuring Bickell and some of his famous hockey pals posing with adorable dogs. And yes, you will be able to see Marian Hossa pet a puppy. For more on that, go here.

A few summers ago, I was fortunate enough to briefly meet Bryan while at a street festival. He signed the 101WKQX van and was a joy to be around. Our hearts are with Bryan and his family during this tough time.

Veterans Day Freebies

November 11, 2016 | Lou

Thank you for your service to our country. No matter who is in charge or what side of things we are on politically we all need to stop and say thanks to those that have and those that are serving in our military services. Click HERE a run down of places that veteran’s/active duty military can get hooked up today.

High-five to The Military Wallet for putting this list together. and creating the graphic.

@TheLouLombardo