Luke Cries on Cue and Other Things We Learned in the February Nintendo Direct | Show of the Weekend

[@laterkater4213]

The whole time Luke was curled into a ball I was begging Andy to walk past the studio. 🤣

[@kadosho02]

Poor Luke. Ow ow ow. Morph Ball Andy is like a ninja, or Batman. Appears/ disappears stealthly

[@MrHarryGray]

Exactly my thinking!! 😂

[@CVL13]

@@MrHarryGray Same

[@najibzulkafli5820]

“We’re doing normal things. I’m a normal adult man” 😂

[@swj719]

​@@najibzulkafli5820 "Dear god, what shameful thing are you doing?"

[@travisspaulding5835]

The slow zoom on Luke’s face as he tries to make himself cry had me in stitches

[@TheMorpheus3000]

That look of confusion on Luke's face when Ellen leaves the sofa and asks him to curl up into a ball. Priceless! XD

[@katria2412]

Seeing Luke trying to role over and mostly just wiggling around just made my day :D Thank you guys.

[@mar_speedman]

"That's my secret, Ellen. I'm always sad." ~ Luke Westaway 2023

[@sambridgett]

Luke's perfectly timed "oh for f-" had me absolutely cackling

[@dallydaydream]

I love that the episode in which Ellen asks Luke to walk us through his outfit is also the episode in which I took one look at Luke's button-down shirt and went "That's fashion goals, I wish I had a shirt like that."

[@TransGuyShane]

Ellen wearing ox pride t-shirt fills my heart with joy ♡

[@mattball8622]

Luke crying at musical cues is extremely relatable. I just need to think about the intro to Link's Awakening and I tear up!

[@grumble]

Jon's muffled "Nothing" just absolutely made my day, that has 😂😂😂😂

[@gruggerduggerhoose]

Doctor Westaways tips for “deluxe returns to dreamland” was an elite segment. But Jon squeaking “nothing” just made the bit work lmao Edit: ok so luke-sphere is GOAT content lol

[@abydosianchulac2]

The hard cut between 19:11 and 19:12 was necessary to take out the 4.5 hours of negotiation between Luke's lawyers and Gamer Network about hazard pay and a salary increase.

[@Lady_Sanctuary]

The resignation when poor Luke asks if the question for TotK is "Get into a ball again?"

[@TeknoBoy]

Luke's 'Steam Rollers' theme song at the end had me in stitches

[@awkwardghosties1113]

Luke is my fashion hero. No cap. edit: oh man i hope Luke gets a raise after subjecting himself to bodily and emotional harm for our entertainment.

[@TheEarthCreature]

It will all depend on how entertained we were.

[@amayaakane7216]

The Barbie Fashion Designer call back from Luke had me feeling real nostalgic. It is in that vein that I tell you, it also had a feature where you could print off patterns and make real outfits.

[@marhawkman303]

that was a major feature too! dress up THEN make the outfit!

[@Icam_here]

finally SotWe giving us the content we wanted, Luke's tips on how to get to sleep, best Nintendo Direct ever

[@bustinarant]

Even voiced that silent Nintendo disappointment we all have, in not having the complete 30 years of entertainment

[@___Nightbreeze]

Just have to say that watching this is always a good start to my weekends. It's been many years now, but still going strong I think. So thanks for continuing!

[@Michael_Lindell]

Wow, Luke really got on a Roll in this one! It was a Ball!

[@micahnewby7964]

All in all a well rounded performance

[@max_2da_max336]

The first student in the long-awaited Ellen-Sphere Academy (prepping for spooky season)

[@micahnewby7964]

3:34 I know most people are talking about how he cried / curled up into a ball, but Luke's look of "absolutely how DARE you" was the highlight of the video for me

[@vhunterlock]

Luke trying to roll while he was curled into a ball made me laugh so hard I spit out my Caramel Frappuccino. Also, him saying he only owns two pairs of slighty different color jeans he alternates is the most I've ever related to anyone on the Oxboxtra Crew.

[@ohaiitsurrn8922]

Ellen's shout of "GAMES MEDIA!" got me.

[@meeplelikeus]

With Luke talking about his book reading habits, I'd absolutely love to see some recommendations from the whole team.

[@BattyButtercup]

but will the recommendations be for books that "will put you to sleep" because of being dull (not bad - bad books incite Fury, which energizes someone until they implode) or books that will give "restful" sleep by being charming and wholesome?

[@vincepiessens]

They did that in a stream once. From what I can remember Andy picked “Carter beats the devil” and Jane picked “Annihilation”

[@CVL13]

I have never gotten over my disappointment in going to the US for the first time and finding out that Donald Duck is not the most beloved Disney character. We have Donald Duck comic books in Germany that I loved as a child, and so I naturally thought Donald Duck was the big star of Disney. Mickey Mouse was always just a side character in some of those stories. When I went to the US as an exchange student in high school and got to visit Disney World, I spent most of my time looking for a Donald Duck actor. Took me basically all of my stay there to find one in the very back corner of the park. My disappointment was immeasurable.

[@marhawkman303]

understandable. I saw way more Donald as a kid, and I think that your experience is because of how they want to market things and have to cut something to cram in new stuff.

[@Cudddlefish]

I think that's largely because we don't really have Paperinik or any Donald Duck comics in the States. I only even know about that series because I've read about it online.

[@CVL13]

@@Cudddlefish What about Duck Tales though? Weren't those a thing in the States? It's so weird to me, I literally didn't know Micky Mouse was THE mascot until I went to Disney World. :D

[@marhawkman303]

@@CVL13 I knew Mickey was the mascot because I used to watch Mouseketeers, and saw the channel logos on Disney channel. But when I was watching cartoons it was usually Donald, or Scrooge, and the nephews.

[@shadowcat1606]

German here, too, and i've read a lot of those comic books as a kid. I just want to add that, imho, it's not so much that Mickey was a side character in them - some of them had more stories dedicated to Mickey, others where leaning more heavily into the adventures of the Duck family - , it's just that the Mickey stories were... worse and repetitive? IIRC, they mostly had Mickey as some sort of private detective going up against various recurring villains (Peg-Leg Pete for example or the Phantom Blot) and were all kinda the same, whereas the Duck family storys had a wider array of all kinds of adventures they would go on, usually to hunt a treasure for Scrooge or get some other enterprise of his going, or Scrooge would have to fend of the Beagle Boys or his business competitors with lots of different support characters appearing (Gyro Gearloose, etc) and a bigger base cast of characters (Scrooge, Donald and his nephews) to work with. Then there was of course a whole other host of stories of Donald competing with Gladstone Gander for Daisy's affection and yet another thing entirely with he usually down on his luck and clumsy Donald being a batman-like super hero.

[@flyingwithbirbs1202]

I watched this at 4am while in bed before going to sleep, and I gotta say I felt called out by Luke's sleeping tips 😅

[@pretergeek]

Luke curls up into a ball and cries. Same thing happens to me whenever someone asks me to explain my fashion choices.

[@quelanathecrow]

Bloodborne Fashion Designer yes please!! Genuinely one of my favorite moments is getting on the carriage to Cainhurst because I actually get to appreciate the excellent block-heel boots on the Yharnam Hunter set. Also, haunting a games console is actually such a brilliant choice, if you could somehow get yourself a reliable power source and some credit card numbers you could have a pretty entertaining eternal limbo. Anyway thanks for all the great SOTW!!

[@swj719]

Out of context "I'm sad all the time" followed by the laughter needs to be a meme now.

[@thatsdruidic]

6 years and Ellen still out there denigrating the Show of the Weekend theme tune.

[@abydosianchulac2]

Funny thing is, until OXBox decides to revive Show of the Week in some form, SotWe has the better theme tune if only because it's used.

[@Amaranthyne]

@@abydosianchulac2 Also beloved.

[@abydosianchulac2]

@@Amaranthyne true

[@sniperbasic2563]

It's the best theme

[@Amaranthyne]

@@sniperbasic2563 Mom can’t cook is better, but show of the weekend really hits me in the feels. Presh mems.

[@nutthistory]

Not gonna lie, Show of the Weekend is one of the few shows on KZbin I legitimately laugh out loud at. "He looks like a Christmas turkey." 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@doc_eyebrow]

This episode feels like Ellen was given dares by Jane to make Luke due weird stuff on camera in a Taskmaster style

[@Ojos.juntos]

I´ve been flocking to this channel for quite a while, enjoying the wholesome content, lists and SOTW. It's really been valuable for me during the pandemic, and now seeing the design in Ellen's shirt makes me feel even more at home. Thank you guys for everything!

[@Ryan_reflects]

Luke forming into a ball and trying to roll is already a top contender for Presh Mem for this year!

[@MCeeEscher]

Luke’s wrist game bringing absolute HEAT. Casio F-91 / A158 is an unironically timeless watch, love to see it.

[@karichhoy]

I can't stop laughing 🤣 Luke curling into a ball just made my day. 😆

[@ACM1899Rossoneri]

Jon's wheeze after "Barbie Fashion Designer PC CD-ROM" xDDD

[@Ashley80005]

It’s really adorable how much Luke loves his steam deck. Ellen, just sitting there the whole time going oh my god why am I with this dude? This made me want to hug Luke and pat him on the back when he was thinking about Legend of Zelda

[@situpeutparlemoi]

This... Dammit Ellen, Luke, and John! How's this making *me* cry?! Honestly for some reason this made me reflect back on how many weekends you've shared your wonderful selves, takes, and comedy with us. Thank you, Team Oxtra!

[@Borderlines]

Luke's thought process on his outfit is very relatable.

[@Mulbert]

Luke trying to get momentum when he was curled up I was SCREAMING 😅😅

[@Brady_Morningstar]

I don't know if it was intentional, but getting an ad immediately after Luke went "it's not just that I want a lot of money, I do, but..." was really funny

[@bugwandis]

Luke is an excellent sport. The ball thing had me LOLing.

[@TheDiplomancer]

The "Barbie Fashion Designer" clip just unlocked some memories I didn't even know I had.

[@GriffinWolf]

"A reminder that gambling is not a sin; provided that you always win." ~ Roald Dahl, in a retelling of Snow-White where the Magic Mirror gets a whole new purpose. I would actually love you to ask the fashion question to Andy. I suggest a livestream. Schedule a few hours.

[@Ceece20]

It’s funny that Luke mentions how he goes to sleep, when I’ve always found British voice overs to be my go to sleep habit. Doesn’t matter what they are talking about, the British accent voice over will put me to sleep in 5 minutes, or your money back. PBS Spacetime, Zero Punctuation, and Oxventures.

[@matthewbarratt4935]

Combine British accents with Luke's naval history technique, by listening to youtuber Drachinifels answering naval history questions.

[@SusurrusBlue]

Maybe just because they discussed clothes, but I couldn't help but notice how very aesthetically pleasing the purples, blue-greys, white, and black of their clothing and the couch is.

[@deadlymelody27]

My 1½ year old likes to sing along to the show of the weekend song now 🤣 and then sings it throughout the video which makes it fun to try and hear the video

[@chillhour6155]

Ellen's giggle laugh is always so joys

[@danmoar94]

This video reminded me i forgot to take my meds this evening. Thank you OutsideXtra!

[@ANonymous-fq5ky]

You walk down the runway in Anor Londo showing of your soulsbourne fashion, then Agent 47 drops a lighting rig on your head.

[@highspotplays]

Can't wait to see Luke's "Choosing Donald Duck in Disney Illusion Island Speed Run" video.

[@ApesWithEgos]

Haha, Luke going cross eyed trying to explain that feeling when I have Deja Vu and don't know how to not say the next part.

[@eleanorsmith7152]

What I learnt this week is: if you camp outside Level 5’s house for long enough they’ll eventually make you a new game!

[@KOU-ZAI]

19:59 - 20:47 was the best. It looked like a cooked turkey in despair, LMAO!

[@stormy7745]

Delightful, as always! Had me in stitches a couple of times xD

[@Lady_Sanctuary]

Watching this after the SotWE announcement, and I feel like in some ways this is a platonic ideal of Show of The Weekend. So many of my favourite moments are in this one. ❤

[@nobledonkey17]

Luke being tried and just over it is the biggest mood I've ever felt lol

[@timhutchinson8485]

Other than TOTK, I’m most looking forward to Ghost Trick. It’s made by the same team that made the Ace Attorney series, so it has similar writing, but the gameplay is really unique and puzzle-y.

[@BlueLoneWolf527]

Loved Luke's moment as a laidback fashion designer, though it's a little curious that in possessing his Steam deck, wouldn't he be less of a ghost but more of a Rotom? Having him roll around on the couch was definitely somehow the highlight of this week's show. Can't wait for Octo 2 and Tears of the Kingdom!!

[@SolaScientia]

FashionBorne is the best. Right now I have the feathered hunter hat paired with the top half of the Cainhurst armor and the bottom half of the Knight armor/dress set. It looks awesome. Stats really don't matter for much in Bloodborne, but I pay attention to them more in Dark Souls 3 and Elden Ring. I'm rocking the full undead legion set in DS3 and while the physical protection is weaker than the heavy stuff, it has really good protections for lightning, fire, dark, etc. Has the bonus perk of hiding my raisin face from me, lol. I can wear it all without fatrolling, which is another good thing. I love that there's no equip load in Bloodborne.

[@woodneel]

Is it just me or is Luke in SUCH A MOOD this whole video! haha

[@moortician]

Thank you for that very entertaining quiz Ellen!

[@jennasloan396]

I imagine Luke would be happy to see Professor Layton

[@JRCP144]

Oh my God I played that Barbie game! ETA: Watching Luke cry made me cry.

[@AdamusPrime24]

Fave moment? Luke's face/reaction to "...if you can call it that...!" regarding the SotWe theme XD

[@kadosho02]

So much to look forward to on the Switch. Picking up my copy, physical version of Metroid Prime Remastered next week. Plus the addition of Game Boy, and GBA on NSO is pretty sweet Excellent showcase fam I agree with Ellen and Luke, Metroid Prime 2&3 brought to the Switch would be sweet

[@MillicentOak]

Talking of musical cues making one cry... "For River" from To the Moon. It's there, right at the beginning of the game, you can look at it on the piano and poke fun at it, and then.... wow does Kan Gao get you back for that :P I'm just going to go and listen to it and cry for a bit...

[@issiemerry]

very happy to see Ghost Trick mentioned but a real missed opportunity to ask Luke to describe his own wacky death and how it might be subverted

[@MadnessInLivingColor]

When I go to bed tonight I can only hope that it’s a “deluxe return to dreamland” 😂

[@MacTropic]

I've only just discovered 'show of the weekend' and it's now my favourite thing! really cheered me up today 😎

[@alexthorold3496]

Not as many tears as the last time Luke cried over how wonderful and amazing Link is 🤣

[@Kakyo01]

I guess this is a good enough spot to say it: Thank you Luke for your relentless coverage of "Zelda: Breath of the Wild"... with the sequel so close by I finally decided to buy a Switch and BotW and I'm enjoying pretty much every minute in it. I'll probably cry tears of frustration when I die to the first random Bokoblin in "Tears of the Kingdom". On a side note, being about as tall as Luke and thus having rather large hands: The controllers for the Switch are a tad small turning every action into a hard mode.

[@0ceanicify]

Great shirt, Ellen 😀

[@MSte21]

Oh man, when Ellen said that her first thought upon seeing all the Nintendo Direct stuff was 'we're going to be so tired', her and Luke's look at the camera...the video mines have sapped their spirits dry!

[@alexconsuelo]

The best bit of Saturday morning! 🥳

[@Becktastic01]

Rating: Ten tears from game music out of ten. Five star ball rolling skills. John's reactions behind the camera are getting more and more great.

[@logansrevenge1214]

Ambien, that's how I get to sleep. Don't even remember falling asleep. Or anything else after taking it. You know what, maybe Don't take ambien.

[@enderhx]

"Steamrollers"😂

[@lashy89]

Luke as a ball, 2023 has peaked.

[@Taracinablue]

Not feeling well today--but Luke attempting to make himself a ball and then roll around real fast made me laugh 😆

[@coffeeaddict9605]

I've been checking the Switch store for a re-release of Ghost Trick every couple months for years now! I'm so hyped it's finally coming back! Missile is the ultimate Good Boy.

[@frodobaggins7710]

I always knew SOTWE would end in tears, Luke's in particular

[@LordMogatron]

Stellar maracas performance from Luke "The Cats from Cats (2019)" Westaway

[@fairelymaid7145]

OMG that Barbie game! I was so impressed with that at the time.

[@nyperold7530]

20:07 Science Team wisely decided to move on afterward.

[@DiardanRose]

I know it's early but Luke turning into a ball needs to be on the Presh Mems recap

[@typacsk]

Seeing as it's 4:30 in the morning here, I really appreciated this episode :D

[@whoneedstosleep]

Who could have predicted that the cats from Cats would become an unofficial mascot for Outside Xtra? 🤣

[@nono-ch8oy]

3:34 That shade was so big it even covered Tall Ellen.

[@alekszglinska5615]

1. Luke curled up in a ball and cried... 2. Cosplaying idea= Ellen as Luke, Luke as Professor Layton

[@yomz1135]

Ghost Trick is a brilliant game, and I’m so excited for the rerelease/remaster! I’m hoping this gets more people to play it, bc is an underrated classic that deserves more love. It’s fun and has a brilliant story; I do hope Luke checks it out and has fun.

[@lespaulpanhead025]

What about Octopath 2? Octopath 1 was the game that made me get a Switch, so needless to say I’m very excited!

[@toymachine2328]

7:50 Photo Mode in every game! Not every game needs online multiplayer, but every game needs photo mode. 2D side scroller? Hit the photo mode button and get a camera drone you can move around in the 3D space, get a view of your character emerging from a corridor or facing down a boss.

[@wowitsdavemann]

Loved the remix of the opening theme!! But I know I cannot wait for the Advance Wars games to finally hit the switch!

[@WickedRibbon]

Can I nominate Morph Ball Luke for some sort of GOTY award? 😁

[@stone5against1]

Luke picking Donald as fast as he can has to be a future challenge!

[@tomireland3644]

*Joins the backing chorus* "STEAM ROOOLLERS... "

[@jenkinsonian]

Got to love the long form storytelling from SotW , referencing previous episodes. It is right up there with Babylon 5, Killing Eve, and Eastenders 😮

[@Jonathon_Hennessey]

I played Metroid Prime alot when it was released for the GameCube so hearing that a remastered version of the game is available for the switch is very exciting.

[@ourkeving]

Lovely song at the end.