On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss the Ubisoft Forward September event. What they are excited about like the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake and Immortals Fenyx Rising, and the things that they are less so enthralled about. They also discuss a leak and also Microsoft revealing the existence and price of the Xbox Series S and also the price of the Xbox Series X. Sean and Marc discuss whether the Series S will be a big sales driver, what Son...
Sep 12, 2020•1 hr 10 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss G4’s open call for talent and what their focus for this version of the network could be. They also wonder if G4 would be an actual channel on television or more of an over the top type service. Could some of the old guard return? Or is this going to be an infusion of established talent and streamers and Youtubers. After that, the duo switch gears into Nintendo’s Mario 35th anniversary direct. They discuss the co...
Sep 05, 2020•1 hr 19 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss the big fight between Apple and Epic Games. They go over what’s happened to this point, who’s in the right, and why Epic may have met more than their match in the legal realm. 343 Industries had to do their own fighting against rumors of further delays of Halo Infinite and possibly removing Xbox One support. The guys wonder if maybe that is what’s best for Microsoft’s major franchise. There’s also talk on the tw...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 28 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss the delay of HALO Infinite and what it means for the Xbox Series X launch in November. Does it make things even grimmer for Microsoft in going up against Sony and the PlayStation 5, or could this be the time for shine for their services like Xbox Gamepass and X-Cloud. However, will Apple’s insistence on Consumer protection put a dent in those plans at least for IOS devices. Sean has a big problem with Apple’s st...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Marc and Jens are back in a new episode of Video Games to the Medium! Hear their thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima, Gamer Girl and Code Vein, along with news on the Analogue Pocket and Shin Megami Tensei.
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 40 min
It is Microsoft’s turn to show off some first party games for the next generation. Did it live up to the hype? Sean Garmer and Randy Isbelle breakdown each of the 20+ games shown in the hour long presentation.
Jul 23, 2020•41 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss the Ubisoft Forward event. They give thoughts on the gameplay reveals of Watch Dogs: Legion, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and the announcement of Far Cry 6 starring Giancarlo Esposito. There’s also discussion on Ubisoft executives leaving due to the misconduct allegations and the revamp of Ubisoft’s naval combat game Skull & Bones too. The guys also talk about the Devolver Digital Expo, EA UFC 4 announced, and...
Jul 14, 2020•56 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Jens Dietrich and Randy Isbelle as they discuss game prices rising for next-gen, Fallot getting a TV series, EVO 2020 canceled, and Microsoft’s possible interest in acquiring WB Interactive. Plus, the trio of Randy, Jens, and Marc take a spoiler-free dive into Last of Us Part 2 as Randy has finished the game. While Marc and Jens are about halfway through. Marc also has thoughts on Hardspace: Shipbreaker an...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 52 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss the announcements from the EA Play 2020 event. How Star Wars: Squadrons has them excited. While Marc is really sour on Skate 4. They also wonder why some of the bigger games did not receive much information at all like the next Dragon Age. Marc gives his early thoughts on Last of Us Part 2 and Persona 4 Golden on PC. While Sean keeps bashing away at Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. Also, Crash Bandicoot...
Jun 20, 2020•1 hr 38 min
On this special edition of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Jens Dietrich and Randy Isbelle as they discuss everything announced at the PlayStation 5 event. Covering the big games such as: Horizon Zero Dawn: Forbidden West, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. While also talking about the smaller games like Bugsnax and Kena: Bridge of Spirits too. Plus, the console has finally been revealed and the guys talk about a potential pric...
Jun 13, 2020•1 hr 29 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss the PlayStation event being back on for tomorrow. The guys give a final preview of some games that could be announced or shown off at the event. There was also a Destiny event yesterday and Bungie even announced what’s ahead in 2021 and 2022. Could this finally be what gets more people into playing Destiny, or is this just a case of current fans should be excited for more content coming. This week also saw some ...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 31 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss the Black Lives Matter protests, their support of them, and if some actual change will come as a result. The protests also brought along delays for the PlayStation 5 and Madden 21 events as well. Will they cause other events to be delayed in the weeks to come too? In that same discussion, they also touch on some games that could be shown off at the PS5 event, how the event could shape what Microsoft does in thei...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 48 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss when Sony could show off something game-related for PlayStation 5 and what remains of 2020 for the company. As well as the PS Plus titles for June 2020 and the Xbox Games For Gold too. Blizzcon is the latest convention canceled over COVID-19 concerns. Marc wonders if that’s secretly a good thing for the company in the long run now that they won’t even have a digital event until some time in 2021. Also, Sean brea...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 28 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss the crazy month that was April for video game sales. Final Fantasy VII Remake takes the top spot inevitably, but even wilder is the three major console makers all had a ridiculous month, is it something we could see sustained in May as well? Or is this all due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, future games are a big theme for this week as another expo was announced with Japanese publishers taking center stage on J...
May 23, 2020•1 hr 18 min
On this Video Games 2 the MAX special hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Jens Dietrich and Randy Isbelle to talk all things Final Fantasy VII Remake. Thoughts on the story throughout various points, the characters, the battle system, music, and where they go from here. So there are spoilers for the game and some for the original Final Fantasy VII, you have been warned.
May 19, 2020•1 hr 49 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss the week of announcements and gameplay reveals. Starting with the Tony Hawk 1 & 2 Remakes, touching on the PlayStation 5 Unreal Engine demo, and diving into the Ghost of Tsushima State of Play and Nintendo’s reveal of Paper Mario: The Origami King coming out on the same day as well. Marc is very excited for the Tony Hawk games. While Sean is wowed by what Ghost of Tsushima brings in both gameplay forms and i...
May 16, 2020•1 hr 10 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss more events for IGN’s Summer of Gaming and Gamespot’s Play For All announced. Including the Guerrilla Collective Showcase that focuses on indies. While Ubisoft Forward is happening July 12. The duo talk about what they are looking forward to seeing from these shows. There’s also a rumor that a Diablo 2 remaster could release by the end of 2020. Will it actually happen? Should people be worried that Vicarious Vi...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 26 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Jens Deitrich as they discuss the torrid critical reception and analyze what was shown at the recent third party focused Inside Xbox from Microsoft. Is everyone right in being disappointed by the showing? Is there really a gameplay gate going on? Or are they losing focus on some fun and interesting games that were shown. Plus, Jens gets a bit too enthralled with how Cyberpunk 2077 is going to handle charac...
May 09, 2020•1 hr 33 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss EA Play being part of IGN’s Summer Gaming event. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order getting a new game plus mode and a new Star Wars film directed by Taiki Watiti in the works as well. A new interview sheds new light on just where Square-Enix is with part 2 of Final Fantasy VII Remake and the ever popular “will it be open-world or not?” question. While Marc also talks more about his journey through FFVII Remake and th...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 13 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Jens Dietrich to discuss the Summer Games Fest and what it could mean for the future of gaming conventions. How it is a good thing for everyone, but Marc feels it may not be best. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla was shown off and the trio talk about everything announced about the game. What they are excited about going into the Vikings time period and more. Plus, the news that Sony knows who leaked Last of Us Pa...
May 02, 2020•1 hr 56 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss the reveal of WWE 2K Battlegrounds, the Last of Us Part 2 leak, and how they feel about spoilers in general. The new release date for the game and for Ghost of Tsushima as well. Horizon Zero Dawn becoming a much bigger trilogy, and more. Plus, Sean has final thoughts on Final Fantasy VII Remake after beating it on Normal Mode. Marc talks Ancient Enemy and Playing Starcraft Ghost on an Original Xbox dev kit. Fin...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 15 min
On this edition of Video Games 2 the MAX, hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are once again joined by Jens Dietrich and Randy Isbelle as they all discuss their thoughts on playing Final Fantasy VII Remake (spoiler-free) and also talk about the latest on Ghost of Tsushima and Resident Evil 4 being the next remake as well. The show begins with a quick hits section of news, as the guys discussing the passing of voice actor Rick May, who’s most well known as the voice of Peppy from Star Fox 64. As ...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 17 min
On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined once again by Jens Dietrich, as they discuss the PlayStation 5 Dualsense Controller, Valorant Breaking Twitch Records, the Inside Xbox reveal, and the Top 5 Best Square-Enix developed games. Things start with the headlines for this time period. The guys discuss final hype for Final Fantasy VII Remake, as they actually started recording 30 minutes before the game released. While also talking about some reviews for ...
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 40 min
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 t...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 59 min
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 phys...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 19 min
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 game...
Mar 28, 2020•53 min
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 discussio...
Mar 26, 2020•2 hr 5 min
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...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 54 min
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 t...
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 59 min
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 ...
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 33 min
