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On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Jens Dietrich and Randy Isbelle as they discuss the Last of Us Part 2 Delay, the Cooking Mama Cookstar controversy, and Randy dishes on Resident Evil 3 Remake. While all four of the guys give out their Top 5 Favorite Final Fantasy Games too. Things begin with more of the current situation happening with everyone’s states involving the current Covid-19 pandemic. After that, things transition into the news with the Last of Us Part 2 delay bringing up a major topic of discussion. Should games be released digitally before being available physically and why Sony made the right decision on the delay. Also, more info is revealed on rumors about Resident Evil 8 in development. The possibility of the 3D Mario remasters being put into one package. Rogue Legacy 2 is announced. Plus, Cooking Mama Cookstar disappears from digital and physical storefronts with a possible blockchain cryptocurrency DRM involved. The quadruplet each di

On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss the games they are playing like Persona 5 Royal and One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4. Not to mention, the news of Gearbox’s wage gap between employees and management, Bethesda not having an E3 digital presentation and Wasteland 3 being delayed both due to COVID-19 concerns. While the guys also dish on their favorite Survival Horror Games too. The show begins with the duo discussing some of the fallout from the physical version of Final Fantasy VII Remake releasing early in Europe and Australia. While also talking about the reception for Resident Evil 3. Marc then gets into his early impressions of Persona 5 Royal and works on exercise with Virzoom. Plus, his thoughts on Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories after playing the full release. While Sean gives early impressions of One Piece: Pirate 4 Warriors and the Panzer Dragoon Remake. Then, the guys get into the news with the first topic being the bizarre and awful pay structu

On this Video Games 2 the MAX Extra our hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison do a deep dive on the surprise Nintendo Direct Mini. While also talking about the big Epic Games publishing deals with Remedy, Play Dead, and gen Design, among some other things. During the Nintendo Direct Mini discussion, the guys go over everything announced on the 28-minute video. Sean loves the Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition and Bravely Default II footage. While Marc is a bit excited about the Clubhouse games reveal. Plus, Sean reveals which games he’s now reviewing that were released that day and some talk about an ARMS character being the next Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC too. Plus, Epic Games signs big publishing deals with Remedy, Play Dead and gen Design and why it could change the way deals are done in the future. Castlevania getting a season 4, a potential Dragon’s Lair movie, and more.

On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are once again joined by Jens Deitrich for a big discussion on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Konami dashing hopes about the Silent Hill rumors, the PlayStation 5 specs, and more. The trio begin by having some banter about the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the current situation in all three of their states, how they are dealing with it, and Jens love for the bidet. After that, Marc and Jens get into a lively and large discussion on what they enjoy most and least about Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Plus, Jens dishes more thoughts on Nioh 2. While Marc has thoughts on the Resident Evil 3 Demo, A Fisherman’s Tale, and both have also been playing the 2018 title Strange Brigade too. Sean gets back to hosting duties as the guys talk about the nature of Final Fantasy VII Remake being episodic. Is this actually good for Square-Enix considering the amount of issues they faced with their titles in the last 10-15 years. Does this help make sure we ge

On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Jens Dietrich to discuss how everyone is dealing with the tightening of restrictions due to COVID-19, Nioh 2, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, more Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo talk, Xbox Series X Storage, comfort food games, and more. Things begin with the trio discussing their personal experiences with Coronavirus restrictions, the delay of Final Fantasy VII Remake special editions, and new release films going online.Next, a short discussion on the Nintendo Indie World Direct and some games that everyone is looking forward to from the 19 minute showcase. After that, Jens discusses how he is loving his time with Nioh 2. While Sean is enjoying the early hours of Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Plus, Jens gives his thoughts on the FFVII Remake Demo and Marc has more to say on Street Fighter V on Switch. Furthermore, Resident Evil 3 Remake Demo News, February 2020 NPD Numbers, Microsoft’s decision to use NVMe storage cards for t

On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss the cancelation of E3 2020 due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns. What it means for E3's future, Microsoft and Ubisoft already announcing digital events, and other things that have been canceled around it as well. Plus, Mario Day springs a conversation about favorite Mario Games, NFL 2K lives again, Horizon: Zero Dawn is confirmed for PC and the Nintendo Playstation selling too. Sean also talks about his time with the Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo, and how much he's enjoying Underhero and Murder By Numbers. Finally, the duo gives a full review of the Not For Resale documentary. They discuss what they liked, disliked, and an overall view of digital versus physical media. Will it all eventually go away? Or does physical media always have its place? It is certainly a very interesting and thought-provoking discussion. Timestamps: How COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is effecting the Games Industry (0:00): The delay of the Turbografx 16 mini

On this episode, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss games they are playing like the Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo. The news of the week such as Last of Us getting a TV show, and bring out a special topic as well. First, Marc talks about his trip to Cleveland and what he found at a used game store. Then, he delves into the Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo. While also talking about Street Fighter V: Championship Edition, Megaman Zero Collection, and more. After that, the guys discuss the big news of Last of Us getting a TV Show with HBO. Will it be a huge hit, what does it mean for video game adaptations, and what other Sony properties could translate to the silver screen. Plus, Ghost of Tsushima gets a release date, the corona virus postpones GDC and puts E3 and Gamescom in danger. And what a E3 cancelation could mean for its future. Red XIII not being playable in FFVII Remake's Part 1, A possible return for Parasite Eve, PlatinumGames new studio, and Yacht Club Games mini direct. Finally, the guys also cov

On this episode, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss games they are playing and the big news happening in the gaming world. Marc begins by talking about going back to World of Warcraft again and his frustrations with it. While also discussing his short time with the MegaMan Zero/ZX Collection too and Samurai Showdown for Switch too. Next, it is on to the news with the guys breaking down the Xbox Series X Details. Will Smart Delivery actually be something third party publishers use for next-gen. At least CD Projekt Red has said yes. And does Sony counter with something similar. There's also discussion on whether or not backwards compatibility will truly be viable for both Microsoft and Sony for next-gen as well. After that, they also talk about The Embracer Group purchasing Saber Interactive, EA's battle with a FIFA Streamer, Animal Crossing Direct news, Gamestop's store changes and phone upselling, and more. Time Stamps: Games Being Played (2:00): WoW, Megaman Zero/ZX Collection, Samurai Showdown on Swit

On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean gives his thoughts on the Sonic Movie, Marc talks about the Fire Emblem: Three Houses DLC, and some major topics drive the conversation. The show begins with a short conversation about Media Molecule's Dreams and what the guys are interested in checking out about the game. Marc then gives final thoughts on Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and also discusses the Fire Emblem Three Houses DLC too. While Sean gives spoiler-free thoughts on the Sonic Movie. The PS5 price debate and whether or not Sony will have first-party exclusives in year 1 of the console drive a large part of the conversation on the show. Plus, Geoff Keighley not doing E3 2020 and what it says about the current and future state of E3 as a show. Additionally, the duo also discusses Disney wanting more games from their franchises, Disney saying no to Sora in Smash, and breaking free Persona onto the Switch. In the main topic, Sean and Marc talk about Xbox Gamepass, its future, and will it push Sony to make

On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss the games they are playing, cover the big news items, and have a main topic as well. The show begins with a little banter about Marc's trip to a used game store and Marc watching Naruto. Then, Sean talks about his enjoyment of Arc System Works Code Shifter. While Marc plays the Persona 5: Scramble and Yakuza: Like a Dragon Japanese demos. Plus, describes his continued struggles with Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. After that, the guys cover all of the big news from the last few weeks. Nintendo blacklisting a press outlet over Pokemon Sword and Shield leaks, Ubisoft announcing a new Division 2 expansion, Bioware going for Anthem 2.0, System Shock 3's demise, Blizzard's bad week, Resident Evil on Netflix, Activision announcing a new Call of Duty, the Wonderful 101 Kickstarter, and more. Finally, the main topic sees Sean and Marc figuring out what games could Activision possibly be remastering in 2020

On this episode, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison begin by discussing Marc's trip to Chicago to see a Nier orchestral concert. Then, they move on to the games they are playing and reviewing. Marc keeps powering his way through Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and has played some Tokyo Mirage Sessions: #FE Encore as well. While Sean talks the Pokemon-like MMO Temtem and the narrative game Mosaic. After that, they get into the news of the week. Torchlight Frontier is now Torchlight 3 and it has Marc a bit excited. Dying Light 2 is the latest game to be delayed. Ninja Theory's Project Mara, Activision-Blizzard signing with Youtube Gaming, Nintendo's touch pen patent, and more. FInally, in the topic of the week, the guys try to predict which one of these numerous amounts of rumors could actually come true and which ones are totally false. Will any of them be launch games? Or are these titles that we see way down the line in the console generation? Listen as they discuss the possibility of Horizon: Zero Dawn 2, God of War 2

On this episode, Sean Garmer, Marc Morrison, and Jens Dietrich begin by discussing games they are playing/reviewing beginning with Marc talking about his experience with the first few hours of Dragon Ball Z Kakarot. While Jens loves revisiting Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore and Sean adores Vertex Pop's latest Super Crush KO. After that, they get into the news of the week and there's quite a bit. Nintendo and Masahiro Sakurai revealed Byleth as the final Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter Pass character. Considering there are two huge Fire Emblem: Three Houses fans on the panel, their opinions on the inclusion is much more celebratory than some others out there. They also discuss the big game delays including Cyberpunk 2077 and Final Fantasy VII Remake. Sony skips E3 for the second year in a row and the ESA responds. Does Sony really need E3 at this point? And is in E3 headed in the right direction? Not to mention, Horizon: Zero Dawn is headed to PC and perhaps other Sony first party games may join it on Steam an

After weeks of preliminary Top 10's and last chance rankings, it is finally time to actually rank the Top 100 games of the 2010s.For this episode, Sean Garmer, Marc Morrison, and Jens Dietrich deliberate over the final set of games that make the list.Listen to where games such as Last of Us, Portal 2, Minecraft, and Super Mario Odyssey may rank in this fourth of four episodes counting down the best of the previous decade.

After weeks of preliminary Top 10's and last chance rankings, it is finally time to actually rank the Top 100 games of the 2010s.For this episode, Sean Garmer, Marc Morrison, and Jens Dietrich deliberate over the next set of games that make the list.Listen to where games such as Super Meat Boy, Uncharted 4, Stardew Valley, and Tomb Raider may rank in this third of four episodes counting down the best of the previous decade.

After weeks of preliminary Top 10's and last chance rankings, it is finally time to actually rank the Top 100 games of the 2010s.For this episode, Sean Garmer, Marc Morrison, and Jens Dietrich deliberate over the next 26 games that make the list.Listen for where games such as Spelunky, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Wolf Among Us may rank in this second of four episodes counting down the best of the previous decade.

After weeks of preliminary Top 10's and last chance rankings, it is finally time to actually rank the Top 100 games of the 2010s.For this episode, Sean Garmer, Marc Morrison, and Jens Dietrich deliberate over the first 25 games that make the list. Listen for where games such as Cuphead, PUBG, Papers Please, and Rise of the Tomb Raider may rank in this first of four episodes counting down the best of the previous decade.

On this episode, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss the big announcement that the Xbox Series X won't have console exclusives for a few years. Does this hurt potential sales of the new console? How does it affect the games if they need to be scaled down for Xbox One X or Xbox One S? Or is being consumer friendly more important than all of that? Also, more rumors of a Nintendo Switch Pro have surfaced. Does Sean or Marc think it actually releases in 2020? Plus, Sean gives his thoughts on the Pokemon Direct, the controversy surrounding the expansion pass, and what he thought of the demo for Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Team Rescue DX on Nintendo Switch too. Along with that, thoughts on games they are playing like Darksiders Genesis and One Piece: Unlimited World Red, and more. Timestamps: Games Being Played:0:00-14:03: Hitman 2, Darksiders Genesis, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 and One Piece: Unlimited World Red. News Topics:14:03: Xbox Series X making exclusives cross-gen for first few years24:27: Nintendo

On the final show before we actually start ranking the Top 100, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Randy Isbelle, Jens Dietrich, and Daniel Anderson to give one last shot to some games that didn't make it in the yearly Top 10's. Listen to find out if games such as Fortnite, Cuphead, Gone Home, and Nioh are passed through to the final round of voting. And be sure to check back on Tuesday as the final Top 100 countdown begins.

2019 is over, and so is the entire decade of the 2010's. So, it is time to look back at 10 years worth of gaming year by year and decide on a Top 10 list for each of them. This helps greatly when we eventually decide on our Top 100 Games of the 2010's.As a staff, a vote was held and a Top 15 for 2018 and 2019 were chosen. Now, podcast hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Jens Dietrich, Randy Isbelle, and Daniel Anderson to make the final decisions.Where do games such as: Celeste, Red Dead Redemption 2, Control, and Fortnite land on the list? Could there be any surprise inclusions? Or even exclusions. You'll need to tune in and find out.

2019 is over, and so is the entire decade of the 2010's. So, it is time to look back at 10 years worth of gaming year by year and decide on a Top 10 list for each of them. This helps greatly when we eventually decide on our Top 100 Games of the 2010's.As a staff, a vote was held and a Top 15 for 2017 was chosen. Now, podcast hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Jens Dietrich, Randy Isbelle, and Daniel Anderson to make the final decisions.Where do games such as: Persona 5, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Nier: Automata, and PUBG land on the list? Could there be any surprise inclusions? Or even exclusions. You'll need to tune in and find out.