This episode was originally recorded on July 20. Apologies for taking so long to get it out for audio listeners. We also do the podcast on our Youtube channel and it gets out much quicker there: https://youtu.be/rzGsdb2VoEk On this episode, is a double dose of impressions from Sean regarding Stray and As Dusk Falls, two games currently on PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass respectively. Sean enjoys both games, one for being a great cat simulator, and the other for telling a terrific suspense ta...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Sean, Marc, and Daniel discuss the announcement of Kirby's Dream Buffet, Sean has initial thoughts on Bright Memory Infinite, as he's reviewing the game. Plus, God of War Ragnarok has a release date, Forspoken is Delayed Again, Supermassive Games getting acquired, Haven being fully acquired by Sony, should Last of Us Part 1 Remake cost $70, Rockstar confirming GTA 6 development is the priority, and much more. Due to some news items involving Ubisoft and Assassin's Creed Liberation HD and Sony, t...
Jul 16, 2022•1 hr 38 min
Now that the first six months have passed in 2022 it serves as a great halfway point to examine how things have been up to this point in the gaming year. Sean, Marc, and Daniel give out their Best Games of 2022 So Far with each person dishing out their Top 5. You’d obviously expect major games such as Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden West to be on there, but what surprises could be there for some games to check out this summer. Sean also checked out some games this week, namely the newly release...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 39 min
On the latest episode, Sean, Marc, and Daniel discuss early thoughts on Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes and a little more on TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge in the Games Being Played. The trio also goes through the highlights of the latest Nintendo Direct Mini which featured Persona 3, 4, and 5 finally being announced as coming to the Switch. Sean is excited, but Marc thinks Persona 3 Portable was not the right version to bring over. Of course, Sean has plenty of indies he wants to check out now incl...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 27 min
This episode was originally recorded on 06/21/22. Apologies for taking long to edit it and get it out to you all. It certainly was one heck of a celebration week for both Final Fantasy VII and Dragon’s Dogma. Square-Enix and Capcom respectively showed off new games in both of these franchises. Dragon’s Dogma 2 is certainly really in development. And not only are known games such as Ever Crisis getting a beta. But also there’s a remaster of Crisis Core coming and also the second game in the Remak...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Originally Recorded on 06/15/22. Sorry for taking a little too long to get this edited and out. On this episode, Sean, Marc, and Daniel give their thoughts both positive and negative on the Summer Games Fest Opening, Capcom Showcase, and Xbox + Bethesda Showcase, (and Extended too). This includes looking at each showcase in general, the big games like Resident Evil 4 Remake, Redfall, Starfield, Last of Us Remake, and a lot more. Sean also has thoughts on some standout games from the smaller indi...
Jun 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This episode was originally recorded on 06/07/22. Apologies for taking so long to edit it and get it out. On this episode, Daniel has played quite a bit of Diablo Immortal. He discusses the game itself, how Diablo Immortal's Pay to Win strategy is a total detriment to gaining good vibes with gamers and it actually makes Sean and Marc not want to play it at all. Will this prove to be a winner for Blizzard? And could any of this bleed into Diablo IV as well? Marc also laments Jeff Gertsmann leavin...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min
This episode was originally recorded on 05/31/22. Apologies on taking so long to edit it and get it out. On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean, Marc, and Daniel discuss playing V Rising, Warcraft 3 Reforged supposed roadmap and the overall picture of Blizzard heading into the release of Diablo Immortal. PlayStation also seems to be on this big turn to changing how many think of them. Moving away from only being known as a place for the big tent pole AAA games and doing more in the PC, V...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 9 min
This episode was originally Recorded on 05/24/22. Apologies that it took so long to edit and come out. On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean, Marc, and Daniel discuss whether the sentiment that Xbox Game Pass is not living up to its billing of delivering on the AAA titles is truly warranted. Do gamers just need to be playing more indies? Or do gamers have a point? Is it time to start unsubscribing from the service? There's also discussion on how EA's deal to merge with NBC Universal fal...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min
The show goes through a little bit of a reboot to introduce a third co-host with Daniel Anderson making his return and Marc Morrison takes the reigns as host, with Sean not being on this one. In this episode, Marc and Daniel discuss the announcement of the first classic titles heading to the PlayStation Plus Premium service, the tiers, and the outlook of the service as a whole as it heads into launch. There’s also discussion on what’s happening at Blizzard, Activision putting on a front about Ca...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 25 min
After an unintended long layoff, Video Games 2 the MAX has returned with Sean and Marc joined by Jens Dietrich to talk about, you guessed it, more Elden Ring. Marc also has final thoughts on Horizon Forbidden West as he's beaten the game. Sean's also been playing some games too, with Tunic and Strangers of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin being the two main ones. There are quite a few things to discuss since the last episode, as CD Projekt has announced a new saga of The Witcher series is in devel...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Well, there certainly have been a lot of big games that have come along lately to keep everyone busy, as Triangle Strategy now joins the list of yet another game someone on the podcast is playing. Sean discusses his very brief time with the game so far and also more on A Musical Story as well. Marc continues trekking through the huge open worlds in Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, and Lost Ark. As the War in Ukraine has intensified over the last week, gaming companies have done everything fro...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 12 min
We are joined by The Outerhaven.net's Head Man and EIC Keith Mitchell and Jens Dietrich to discuss their spoiler-free thoughts on Elden Ring. Keith reviewed the game for The Outerhaven and is pretty far in the game, while Jens is still early on in his adventure. Being two major Soulsborne lovers will their ideas match? Marc is also playing the game too. Will there be a big difference of opinion? Plus, Marc also has more thoughts on Horizon Forbidden West as well. There's also discussion on the l...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 41 min
Another one of 2022's most anticipated games is finally out in the wild and Marc's had a chance to play it. He gives his first thoughts on the game in a review-in-progress style. Sean has plenty of questions since this is on everyone's minds this week. Marc also is further into Lost Ark and he beat Demon's Souls as well. Sean played a little Edge of Eternity and Kingdom of the Dead too. Nintendo once again causes controversy by announcing that as of March 2023 gamers will no longer be able to ma...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 36 min
After a very much unintended delay, Sean and Marc are back and have plenty to discuss on this jam-packed episode of Video Games 2 the MAX. Sean finally gets to talk about his adventures in Pokemon Legends Arceus, while Marc has been spending a lot of time with Lost Ark. There's also a big Nintendo Direct to talk about as the Big N revealed additions to their 2022 slate of games, some we already knew about like Kirby And The Forgotten Land and Advance Wars 1 & 2: Reboot Camp, while others suc...
Feb 13, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Originally Recorded January 27, 2022. Apologies that it is being posted now. Sean had been going through some personal issues that made this one very late, but also be sure to check out the new episode that was posted as well. The original description continues as follows... Sean talks about playing Nobody Saves the World, the indie RPG Paladin Dream, the mobile game Beat Star, and Marc beats Chorus too. In a calm before the storm of sorts before the big game releases start rolling in for the ye...
Feb 13, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Some huge news dropped on Tuesday morning that shook everybody in gaming. Microsoft announced that they are set to acquire Activision Blizzard King for a whopping $68.7 Billion. We spend the first 23 minutes of the podcast discussing what this means for Xbox, for Xbox Game Pass, Sony, and the rest of the gaming industry. Of course, between Marc, Sean, Randy Isbelle, and Jens Dietrich we also cover the workplace issues and the topic of exclusivity as well. The rest of the episode is dedicated to ...
Jan 20, 2022•58 min
In the first episode of 2022, Sean gives out the reason why that is (hint, he and the family got COVID-19.) Marc also discusses his trip to Atlanta that was supposed to involve seeing the Final Fantasy VII Remake Orchestra concert, but COVID-19 canceled that too. After that, the guys discuss playing Gravity Chase, Heaven Dust 2, Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth, and The Anacrusis. Topics include: PlayStation deciding to keep making PS4's for another year. Discussing PSVR 2 Featu...
Jan 16, 2022•1 hr 22 min
It is that time again to decide what games make up Our 25 Best Games. For the 2021 edition Sean and Marc are joined by Randy Isbelle to debate, order, and finally, decide on the ultimate choices. Each person also gives out their personal Top 10 Games of 2021 and takes a look back at the year that was during this special episode as well. In a year that was rife with great Indie titles will this be the year that a game like Death's Door, It Takes Two, or Kena: Bridge of Spirits takes the crown? Wi...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 20 min
It is games, games, and more games to discuss in this episode. Between Sean and Marc, the guys have been playing quite a lot. Sean delved deeper into the Halo Infinite Campaign, although all of the side stuff is kind of derailing the story portion of it. He discusses why this is both a good and bad thing for the series. He's also played an even more recent game in Dungeon Munchies, which was one of the four games that released the day of the most recent Indie World event. Of course, they discuss...
Dec 18, 2021•1 hr 32 min
The Game Awards 2021 has finished and there certainly were a lot of announcements, advertisements, and I guess some awards given out at the show. Certainly, there is a lot to discuss about the event itself. Sean and Marc give their feelings on the show in general, the lack of showing awards, could it use being a little bit shorter, and of course their favorite announcements and not-so-favorite things from the show as well. Not to mention, their thoughts on the actual award winners. Especially wi...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Randy Isbelle joins Sean and Marc to dish out early thoughts on the Halo Infinite Campaign. Since this is coming out before the actual 2021 Game Awards, the guys give out their games that will probably just barely be off their eventual Top 10 Best Games of 2021 and also discuss some games they've either recently finished playing or are still playing such as Resident Evil Village, Resident Evil 7, Unpacking, The Artful Escape, Persona 5 Strikers, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Demon's Souls, a...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 29 min
After an unintended week off, it is back to gaming for Sean and Marc. Games discussed in this episode include: Sean took his first steps in the world of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, discussing his choice for starter, where he's at, and what it feels like to go back in time with the Pocket Monsters. He also played and beat Life is Strange: True Colors, is almost at the end of Resident Evil Village, and also got some time in with Deathloop and Persona 5 Strikers too. Marc takes his turn with Marvel'...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 32 min
Microsoft had their 20th Anniversary event stream and had quite a few announcements to share from it. Sean and Marc discuss the big ones including the final backwards compatibility additions, Halo Infinite Multiplayer releasing early as a Beta, and a big documentary series too. Right before the guys started recording the Game Awards 2021 Nominees were announced. So they go through the game-related ones and give their early predictions for who is going to take the crown and who they would like to...
Nov 17, 2021•58 min
Games discussed on this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX include: Sean spending a little bit of time with Forza Horizon 5, along with some indie titles in The Legend of Tianding and Tunche. Marc also gets to play some Deathloop too! In the news, rumors abound that a Donkey Kong movie could be up next for Nintendo after the Mario film. They also promise more for Switch Online and Switch Online expansion as well. Also, Xbox has some games leak, Phil Spencer talks about wanting more social and casu...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Games discussed on this week's Video Games 2 the MAX include: Sean has hit about the halfway mark on Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy so he has some thoughts on the game and why it is one you may want to pick up. Marc has spent some time with Far Cry 6. He gives you plenty of reasons why he did not enjoy it much. So you get two big games covered on the show. This wasn't the biggest news week, but the guys discuss the kinda recent Sony State of Play, more on the Warner Bros Smash Clone leak, SEGA...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Just wanted to note that this show was recorded on Tuesday Morning 10/26/21. Games played this week include Marc beating Metroid Dread, more Alan Wake Remastered, and Lost Judgment. Sean has dabbled in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and beat Echo Generation as well. Lots of old games saw some new light this week with the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Remasters finally getting a release date and some Xbox Game Pass announcements too. Plus, there's a rumor that a new Splinter Cell game is in developm...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Metroid Dread, Tales of Arise, Echo Generation, Alan Wake Remastered are the major games discussed by Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison on this one. The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion adds $30 a year to the regular Switch Online price and $45 a year for families is it worth the price for Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis games, along with the Animal Crossing DLC? Could some of the licensing costs be avoided entirely? Is there a price on nostalgia? FIFA and EA are at the breaking point with FIFA already...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 19 min
After an unintended delay, Video Games 2 the MAX is back with Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discussing a lot of Tales of Arise now that Sean is close to the end and Marc beat the game completely. Marc has also been playing the Castlevania Advance Collection, Diablo II: Resurrected, and Lost Judgment. Sean has also delved back into the sports realm for the first time in a long time with FIFA 22 as well. Aside from the games, the final Super Smash Bros Ultimate character was revealed as the most r...
Oct 09, 2021•1 hr 41 min
Nintendo delivered a ton to talk about with their latest Nintendo Direct from Bayonetta 3 finally getting its time to shine and Monster Hunter Rise getting a new expansion. Not to mention, a new Kirby game was announced too and it is in full 3D! However, it also created some joyous moments with the announcement of Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis games coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service. This is not without its controversy as well, since this also means a price increase too. Where do Sean ...
Sep 25, 2021•2 hr 13 min
