Video Games 2 the MAX

This week, Sean is joined by the head man at https://www.theouterhaven.net/ Keith Mitchell, as Keith gives his thoughts and impressions of the newly released Street Fighter 6. How does it stack up to SFV? Does it bring back the glory of the series? How's the World Tour Mode? And is it something that can bring in newcomers? Also, Summer Games Fest looms on the horizon as it begins this week with not only the SGF Showcase itself, but other big events such as the Xbox Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, and even smaller ones like the Guerilla Collective, Day of the Devs, and more. Sean discusses his hype level as a gamer and a little of the anxiety of covering it all as a Journalist too. Plus, both Sean gives his thoughts on the One Piece Odyssey DLC, Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse, Square-Enix worried about Final Fantasy XVI sales, Arkane devs wishing that Microsoft would have canceled Redfall, Nintendo shadow announcing a game, and could Microsoft actually close the ABK Merger already? All of this and more on this episode! You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/ff26jDTAGYA Timestamps: 00:00:00 START 00:03:00 Housekeeping - Games We Are Playing - 00:04:55 Street Fighter 6 (Keith) 00:21:35 One Piece Odyssey DLC: Reunion of Memories (Sean) - What's in the Gaming News - * Due to an unexpected Family Emergency, Keith had to wind up exiting the recording. Sean had to do the rest of the episode by himself. * 00:23:40 Arkane Austin Devs Hoped Microsoft Would Cancel Redfall After Bethesda Was Acquired 00:30:10 Microsoft is considering the possibility of closing the ABK Merger even with CMA Block 00:33:30 Capcom Wants to Know Which Resident Evil game should be Remade Next 00:38:30 Nintendo Shadow Announces Everbody 1-2 Switch 00:41:20 Kirby Support Studio Vanpool is Closed Down - What's your Hype Level For The Big Showcases - 00:42:35 Summer Game Fest is Almost Here - The End! - 00:52:40 Square-Enix Chances of Showing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth & Concern over FFXVI Sales 00:56:30 Spider-Man: Across the Universe Thoughts 00:59:00 Games Coming Out This Week! (Diablo IV, Amnesia: The Bunker, Loop8 & More) - Listen & Give us a review - https://podcasts.apple.com/ag/podcast/video-games-2-the-max/id886092740 https://open.spotify.com/show/2wjd0u3xO7TdAm4gKRM44L https://www.audible.com/pd/Video-Games-2-the-MAX-Podcast/B08JJPTZTW https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/video-games-2-the-max-181386 https://podcastaddict.com/?podId=2465904 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-video-games-2-the-m-28438312/ - Follow on Twitter - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Keith Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shadowhaxor The Outerhaven: https://twitter.com/TheOuterHaven W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork - Other Social Media - Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

Sean is joined by Jordan Andow, a game developer and game journalist for The Outerhaven and soon also of Analog Stick Gaming in discussing their thoughts on the highly criticized PlayStation Showcase. Does it really deserve all of the "disappointment" discourse? Did everyone just get overhyped? Or is it a case of Sony setting too high expectations? We also give out some of our favorite games from the showcase as well. One game that was not shown was the much anticipated Last of Us Factions, which according to a report from Bloomberg, has been scaled back after Sony's newly acquired major studio and makers of Destiny 2, Bungie, informed Naughty Dog that the game would not keep players interest for very long. Was this the right move? Hasn't Naughty Dog earned enough cache to do their own thing? Does this worry you about Sony's new live-service direction? Plus, Jordan shares his gaming origins, more discussion on Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, thoughts on Sony's Cloud direction, why games have come out with issues this year, Final Fantasy may no longer have numbers, and much more! You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/etGBXb-Raw8 * Jordan had a lot of insight into what was discussed both as a gamer and a game developer. Hence, there are times when the timestamps will not line up because this podcast wound up being more of a conversation about various things and not so rigid on the topics listed. So there may be a bit of blending of topics discussed. So apologies if the timestamps aren't exact. * Timestamps: 00:00:30 START 00:04:50 Housekeeping - Games We Are Playing - 00:06:20 Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Jordan). Also discussed here: Why some games have been released with Performance Issues and why Tears of the Kingdom is such a marvel from a technical standpoint. 00:22:05 Cassette Beasts (Sean & Jordan.) Also discussed here: Why Cassette Beasts' fusing mechanic could have been a good direction for Pokemon to go in, why we shouldn't treat every small-scale title in the same way, why aesthetics for a game are very important, What's always made Jordan a gamer and some cool info on one of his favorite games, Shenmue, and why Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus are vital for gaming going forward. 00:50:15 Ravenlok (Jordan). Also discussed here: The nuance of game reviews and why Ravenlok and It Takes Two are perfect examples of deceptively good games, plus more on how variety from Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus is so helpful for gaming. 01:01:15 Planet of Lana. (Sean) - Getting to Know Jordan - 01:03:20 Jordan's Gaming Origins (including some more of his favorite games, what console he prefers, what made him go from gamer to game developer to journalist, and why Remakes are important beyond just putting it on modern consoles, Jordan's ideas behind game reviews, and more!) - Does PlayStation deserve the hate - 01:41:00 PlayStation Showcase Thoughts (Why it really isn't as disappointing as many are making it seem like it is, reasons why it is a good showcase, Sony's live-service strategy, inside perspective on game development challenges. 02:05:10 Last of Us Factions Scaled Back By Sony 02:06:30 Jordan's Favorite Games from the Showcase and Thoughts on Project Q and Sony wanting to do more with Cloud Gaming 02:17:00 Jordan promo time! - Sean Goes Solo for News Quick Hits - 02:18:15 Project Q (PS5 Remote Play Device), its potential price, and if it is needed at all 02:23:50 Square-Enix is Potentially Considering Removing Numbers from Mainline Final Fantasy Games 02:28:30 Samba De Amigo Party Central Gets Release Date, AEW Fight Forever Release Date, Super Mario Bros Movie Hits 1.2 Billion Worldwide and Alone in the Dark News 02:32:45 Sean gives out some favorite games from the PlayStation Showcase - The END - 02:40:00 Games Coming Out This Week: Street Fighter 6, Super Mega Baseball 4,...

Sean is joined by Jeff Young, Reviewer and Owner of Analog Stick Gaming, (which you can check out at (https://t.co/qRtFHRH3wG). Jeff gives his thoughts on Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and another game he's playing called Showgunners as well. There's a PlayStation Showcase happening in a matter of days and both of them give three major predictions for the show, along with some hopes and dreams for it too. The duo also gets into some big topics such as whether releasing day and date on PC actually hurts sales for consoles or its first-party games, should we read anything into the lack of exuberance over PSVR 2 from Jim Ryan, and is the gaming media biased against Xbox? Plus, Sean saw Fast X in RDX, Jeff's Gaming origins, MK 1 DLC and Alan Wake release window have leaked, should there be a PS5 Pro? Sonic music is going on the road and much more! You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/Edub5LE3m3U Timestamps: 00:00:30 START 00:02:30 Housekeeping 00:03:45 Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Jeff) 00:18:00 Showgunners (Jeff) 00:24:30 Bat Boy (Sean & Jeff) 00:29:15 Octopath Traveler 2 (Sean) 00:35:30 Jeff Young's Gaming Origins 00:55:55 Jim Ryan says it is too early to discuss PSVR 2 Success or Failure 01:03:30 Jim Ryan says PlayStation Exclusives Will be Out on PC 2 to 3 years Afterwards 01:09:15 Overwatch 2 Will No Longer Have Hero Mode or PVE 01:21:30 Is the Gaming Media Biased Against Xbox? 01:32:30 Should There Be a PS5 Pro? 01:38:15 Sonic Orchestral Concerts are going on Tour 01:41:45 SEGA is interested in more films based on their franchises 01:47:05 Mortal Kombat 1's First DLC characters get leaked & Alan Wake 2's Release Window gets leaked 01:53:55 PlayStation Showcase Predictions 02:02:55 Games Coming Out This week! Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

Perhaps the biggest release of the entire year is finally here! @TheOuterhaven's Scott Adams (find him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sithscott) joins Sean to discuss his first impressions of Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, thoughts on what's being done to all of the Korok's, and of course if this is the correct way forward for Link and company in the future. Although there are some other Nintendo news bits to get to, The EU handed down their decision in the Microsoft Activision-Blizzard Deal and it has passed with a few remedies, one of them is that Microsoft must provide access to ABK titles to any and all Cloud streaming companies for at least the initial 10 years. Does this provide an avenue to pass the deal in the USA and UK? What did the CMA have to say? And will Cloud Gaming even matter in 10 years anyway? Speaking of new gaming habits, Nintendo's Switch and Valve's Steam Deck have spurred quite a few competitors, but Asus ROG Ally looks to perhaps be the closest one yet, and it is releasing June 13. Although it carries a hefty $699 price tag, if it succeeds, could it lead to a major adoption of Portable Gaming devices? Would Sony or Microsoft benefit from this? And could it really be in for a fight with the Steam Deck? Plus, learn about Scott's gaming origins and Our Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Thoughts, Mortal Kombat 1 is a thing, with more game delays, and Scott and Sean have been playing other games too, such as Bat Boy, Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord, and more! You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/qG8uSh0mIug Timestamps: 00:00:30 START 00:02:15 Housekeeping - Let's Take it to Hyrule - 00:03:30 Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom First Impressions (Scott) - Getting to know Scott Adams - 00:15:40 Scott's Love of Gaming (First Console, Favorite Games, What made him start writing about video games & More) - Other Games We've Been Playing - 00:36:15 Honkai Star Rail (Sean & Scott) 00:43:43 Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord (Scott) 00:53:20 Final Thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Future Redeemed (Sean) 00:57:50 Octopath Traveler 2 (Sean) 00:58:35 Bat Boy (Sean) - A little Nintendo News - 01:01:20 What's Next For Nintendo? A Possible Switch 2? Or Something Else? 01:09:55 Should Nintendo Stick with the Breath of the Wild Formula? - The EU Makes a Big Move - 01:17:50 The EU Passes the Microsoft Activision-Blizzard Merger With Some Cloud Remedies - Breaking Down the ROG Ally - 01:35:05 Could the ROG Ally Be a Serious Steam Deck Competitor? - Some Extra News Bits - 01:47:50 Mortal Kombat 12 will actually be called MK 1 01:52:00 Hollow Knight: Silksong & Wrestlequest Both Delayed - The End - 01:54:45 Games Coming Out This Week! 01:57:25 Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Movie Thoughts - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

Sean is joined on this week's Video Games 2 the MAX by Andrew Orozco of the Duosense Podcast and geeknewsnow.net, to discuss Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Redfall, the fallout for Xbox and what it means for the future, and also PlayStation's future as well. You can check out Andrew's podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QXKfCJcRxzL5E6GdBDNlD and Apple Pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/duosense-podcast/id1581531371) as well as many other places too. Redfall launched last week in a bad state. Still, unlike another game, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, where it was clearly just performance issues that mired the game, Redfall suffered from creative and gameplay issues that are intrinsic to its experience. Since its launch, the game's reception has spurred thoughts on Xbox and Microsoft's direction of the brand as a whole. The guys discuss highlights of Phil Spencer's recent candid interview he did on the Kinda Funny Xcast and use that as a way to analyze what to expect from Xbox and if there was more that could have been done to avoid the blunder that happened with Redfall. Should we be worried about Starfield now? And does this have any effect on the Activision-Blizzard acquisition that's still very much hanging by a thread? However, one cannot discuss Microsoft's Xbox without making a comparison to the "Blue Guys" over at PlayStation. There's little doubt that Sony has already won the "console war" but they also have quite a lot to do with how the industry moves forward. Some of that could be revealed at their next PlayStation showcase, which could be a few weeks away. What do the guys make of the rumors about Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake? What else could Sony have up their sleeve? You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/5tQqMB5_k5I Timestamps: 00:00:30 START - Getting to Know Andrew Orozco - 00:04:00 Andy's Love of Gaming (First Console, Favorite Games, What made him start the podcast and making content about video games & More) - Main Topic - 00:34:30 Redfall Impressions (Sean) 00:40:40 Analyzing Microsoft/Bethesda's Decision to Release Redfall, Discussing some of the comments Phil Spencer made regarding competing with Sony, Great games not being enough to make a difference, how much pressure is on Starfield, and more. 01:03:10 Can Xbox gamers feel any sort of confidence going into the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase? What could be shown there? Should Xbox Keep investing and supporting Redfall? - Games We Are Playing - 01:20:40 Star Wars Jedi Survivor (Andrew) 01:31:00 Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Future Redeemed (Sean) - What's Going on With Sony - 01:34:10 Sony May Have a Big Exclusivity Deal With Konami for Silent Hill 2 Remake, Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake & Castlevania too 01:39:05 What Could Sony Have at their PlayStation Showcase? - The End - 01:51:30 Games Coming Out This Week (Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) And Promotion Time! - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

Sean is joined this week by the host of another W2M Network pod, Chapter Select's Randy Isbelle to discuss the CMA blocking the Microsoft and Activision-Blizzard Merger, the Super Mario Bros. Movie passing the $1 Billion mark globally, the disappointing issues with Star Wars Jedi Survivor, and several other topics. The guys have also played some games with Sean diving into the newly released story DLC, Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed. He also has some impressions on the indie investigative Metroidvania The Last Case of Benedict Fox. Randy has played more Resident Evil 4 Remake, MLB The Show 23, and some of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters too. The duo also gives out their hype levels for various games and gaming-related media that are coming out soon such as the Twisted Metal Peacock Show, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo IV, and Final Fantasy XVI to name a few. You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/S0PsdvRI4NA Timestamps: 00:00:30 START 00:03:15 Housekeeping - Games We've Played - 00:05:15 Resident Evil 4 Remake (Randy) 00:08:35 Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters (Randy) 00:14:10 A little detour into discussing if we are buying Final Fantasy XVI and Diablo IV 00:15:45 The Last Case of Benedict Fox (Sean) 00:18:05 Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Future Redeemed - Big Moment For Video Games - 00:22:25 The Super Mario Bros. Movie Finally Hits $1 Billion Worldwide, (also answer a question from a viewer, what if there was a Nintendo Cinematic Universe?) - Major Topics - 00:34:10 The CMA BLOCKS Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision-Blizzard in the UK over Cloud Gaming concerns 00:54:20 Star Wars Jedi Survivor Launch Issues - Asking Randy Some Questions - 01:00:40 The PSVR 2 is coming to stores soon, any interest in it? 01:04:20 What Could Sony show at the PlayStation Showcase? 01:06:35 What kinds of games do your kids play? 01:11:50 The PS Essential Games for May - Fun Topic - 01:13:15 What's Your Hype Level For... (Peacock Twisted Metal TV Show, Gran Turismo Movie, Redfall, Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Street Fighter 6, Diablo IV & Final Fantasy XVI) - The End - 01:34:30 Games Coming Out This Week! - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

This episode was originally recorded on 04/25/23. Apologies I'm putting it out late on the audio side. I (Sean) had to work a lot this last week... Well, it has officially begun the gaming calendar is getting clustered again and it will remain that way for the foreseeable future as major heavy hitters release alongside indie darlings, and at times, even all on the same day. Dead Island 2 is the first of those, and the long-delayed game has actually seen impressive sales numbers in its first few days and encouraging reviews as well. Can it revitalize the franchise and spawn more sequels out of its early success? Also, another big game releasing soon has a demo, Street Fighter 6, and Marc played it. Marc gives his thoughts on its content and if it leaves him encouraged for the game’s release on June 2. Diablo IV is also getting one final beta May 12-14, (which wouldn’t you know it, is when Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom releases). Horizon Forbidden West not only just released its Forbidden Shores DLC, but it also added accessibility options to the base game too. Guerrilla also confirmed the existence of Horizon 3. Oh, and Sony acquired yet another studio too. Records are broken again for the Super Mario Bros. Movie, while Shigeru Miyamoto basically confirms that more Nintendo films are coming down the line. Nintendo also had an Indie World showcase and Sean goes through some favorites he has from the digital event as well. You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/TJbKOBQ7n1Q - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

With the big controversy of the week still looming concerning the upcoming Redfall, Sean and Marc discuss if it is ok to release a new game AAA game at 30 FPS? Or does it always have to have the 60 FPS option. The Super Mario Bros Movie has stuck around for another week at #1 passing $700 Million at the worldwide box office and breaking more records. Surely, $1 Billion is firmly in its grasp, but how far could the Nintendo flagship film soar? The guys give some predictions on where it could make its final landing. And if you haven't had enough of the Super Mario Bros Movie yet, be sure to go check out not only our thoughts on the film from last week's episode but also reviews from the Radulich in Broadcasting crew on Damn You Hollywood and Randy Isbelle and Jens Dietrich also reviewed it on Chapter Select as well... Our Review: https://youtube.com/live/fnXiIXFPW-4 Radulich in Broadcasting (Damn You Hollywood): https://youtube.com/live/p55RaRgjXz4 Chapter Select: https://youtu.be/W9TVM1I0lxQ You can also go listen to these episodes in Podcast form by subscribing to these shows on the podcatcher of your choice. In entertainment adjacent news, the Knuckles TV series has its cast, SEGA has made it official on acquiring Angry Birds studio, Rovio Entertainment for a cool $776 Million, there's a Harry Potter Quidditch game in development, and some interesting news with Joseph Staten headed to Netflix to begin work on a AAA game. Where could Netflix succeed where Google did not? Plus, Marc has played the release version of Everspace 2, Media Molecule is ending support for Dreams, Suicide Squad gets the official delay to 2024, and more!!! You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/rWkVJA0dH6g Timestamps: 00:00:30 START 00:01:35 Housekeeping - Super Mario Super Dollars - 00:03:20 Super Mario Bros Movie Holds At # 1, Passing $700 Million at the Box Office - A little venture into the Entertainment Realm - 00:10:30 Knuckles TV Series gets its cast 00:15:10 SEGA set to acquire Rovio Entertainment (Think, Angry Birds) for $776 Million - Main Topic - 00:21:35 The Redfall Controversy... Is it ok to release a new AAA game at 30 FPS? Should it be Delayed? - What's in the News - 00:35:00 Joseph Staten already has a new workplace at Netflix doing a AAA game? What? Can Netflix Make this Happen? Frank O' Conner leaves as well, What does it mean for Xbox? 00:51:30 Dreams Support Shutting Down September 1, 2023. 00:59:55 Short Interlude on Final Fantasy XVI State of Play 01:02:10 Harry Potter Quidditch Game in Development 01:06:05 Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Officially Delayed to February 2, 2024 01:08:10 The Mario Theme is going to be added as protected music in the Library of Congress 01:09:20 Destroy All Humans 2: Reprobed Getting a Last Gen Version for $30 and no multiplayer 01:11:55 The silliness of US Congress getting involved in the MS & Sony Spat - Playing a Game - 01:16:25 Everspace 2 - The End - 01:17:35 Games Coming Out This Week: Minecraft Legends, FF Pixel Remasters to Console & More - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

While we don't have any new games to discuss this week, Sean and Marc saw a certain box office smash on Sunday (The Super Mario Bros Movie) that they'll have some NON-SPOILER thoughts on for this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX. Yes, the long-awaited Super Mario Bros film has been released and it has broken quite a few records in its wake. Sean and Marc discuss why they enjoyed the film, Sean's experience watching it in 4DX, and their thoughts on why Movie critics apparently severely dislike it. The guys also debate whether there will be a Nintendo Cinematic Universe made around the success of the film, or if it should just remain centered around Mario and his part of the Nintendo clan. What films could realistically spin off of it? And should there be any other type of media made as well? There's also some other movie news as well since the Five Nights at Freddy's Movie has a release window, Opening Night Live and the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters finally have a date, no more Alice games says EA, Persona 3 Remake and Jet Set Radio Future get more possible validations, and more! You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/fnXiIXFPW-4 Timestamps: 00:00:30 START 00:01:36 Housekeeping - Main Topic - 00:03:30 Super Mario Bros Movie Review (Spoiler-Free) - What's Next for Nintendo in Film - 00:29:00 Could this all be headed for a Nintendo Cinematic Universe? - How Does this effect the gaming industry - 00:38:15 What about other Video Game films or TV show projects? What should they make of Mario movies' success? - What's in the News - 00:49:55 Resident Evil 4 Remake Has Now Sold Over 4 Million And Final Thoughts on RE 4 Remake 00:55:20 Xbox ends the ability to have Emulators running in Retail Mode 01:01:30 Joseph Staten leaves Microsoft & Xbox after a combined 18 years in two stints 01:06:00 Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters Get a Release Date 01:09:10 EA says NO to more Alice games from American McGee 01:16:00 Amazon layoffs members of its gaming division 01:19:40 Gamescom Opening Night Live Returns 01:20:50 Persona 3 Remake & Jet Set Radio Future Reboot Get More Leaks - The End - 01:24:25 Games Coming Out This Week! - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

It's another week in video games, which means another episode of Video Games 2 the MAX. Well, the inevitable has occurred, pretty much as soon as we posted last week's show, SEGA, and Tencent also announced they were not going to E3 2023 and it didn't take long for organizers Reed Pop to release a statement definitively canceling the gaming industry event for this year. Can we officially call E3 Dead? Is there really a place for an event like E3 anymore in modern gaming? And what is lost without its presence? Also, Legendary has acquired the TV show and Film rights to the Street Fighter franchise. Could they take a stab at another live-action film? And what would it need to actually be good? Marc gives some thoughts. Marc has played a lot more of Resident Evil 4 Remake and he gives some thoughts on how it is better than the original, what changes exist, and they also discuss what comes next for the series too. Plus, Japan approved the Activision-Blizzard merger with Xbox, although now Activision-Blizzard is being sued by the FTC, this time for its unjust E-Sports practices, the PS5 breaks sales records, while the PSVR2 does not. There's a free Sonic Murder Mystery game on Steam, the big problem with ARK, and More!!! In a rare off-topic segment, Sean and Marc also discuss the WWE-UFC Merger under Endeavor and what it could mean going forward too. You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/-fC-8k-cd-E Timestamps: 00:00:30 START 00:01:50 Housekeeping - Games We Are Playing - 00:03:40 Octopath Traveler 2 00:04:50 Have a Nice Death 00:06:25 Resident Evil 4 Remake 00:21:00 Marvel's Avengers - Main Topic - 00:23:25 E3 2023 Officially Canceled, is it also officially dead? - What's in the News - 00:36:10 Legendary lands rights to Street Fighter TV Series And Movies 00:41:40 Activision-Blizzard Merger with Xbox Approved in Japan & ABK is also sued by the FTC for their E-Sports practices 00:46:00 More Revealed on Why Blizzard Games Are Not Playable in China 00:47:40 ARK 2 Delayed to 2024 and ARK 1 Remaster is Going to Freeze out Players of Original Game 00:53:00 PS5 Breaks Sales Records for February 2023, but the PSVR2 isn't doing so Hot 01:01:30 Sonic Murder Mystery Game is Free on Steam 01:02:30 Vampire Survivors Wins Best Game at the 2023 BAFTA's 01:03:40 John Cena Will be in PGA Tour 2K23 - Going Off-Topic - 01:04:10 WWE Merges with UFC After Selling to Endeavor, can a WWE & UFC Company Work? - The End - 01:11:05 Games Coming Out This Week - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

With GDC 2023 and PAX East 2023 in the rearview mirror, there's been plenty of announcements coming off the heels of those events taking place such as Counter Strike 2, Sonic Origins Plus, and a dark TMNT game based on the Last Ronin comic too? Not to mention, Blizzard put out two versions of a Diablo IV beta, which Marc played, and he has some thoughts on the game that is a little more than three months away from launch. The UK's CMA has also reached a form of a verdict in relation the console portion of the potential Xbox and Activision-Blizzard-King merger. Ruling that they are no longer concerned about it as relates to consoles. However, there are still concerns regarding Cloud Gaming. Does leave rival PlayStation in a bad position? Do you think they'll eventually sign a 10-year agreement? And what does it say that the $1 Game Pass trial no longer exists? Plus, Sean now has all eight characters in Octopath Traveler 2, does this further enhance his thoughts from last week? And how are more of the stories playing out? Ubisoft is now NOT going to E3 2023, EA delists some games, Atari acquires the System Shock remake studio, and more! You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/tE0SCXH7pEw Timestamps: 00:00:30 START 00:01:30 Housekeeping - The Hellfire of Betas - 00:04:00 Diablo IV Beta Impressions - The Microsoft & Activision-Blizzard Merger Gets a Big Move - 00:18:50 The CMA Makes a Decision - There is Some Gaming News! - 00:29:10 The Xbox Game Pass $1 Trial is No Longer 00:34:50 The Spider-Man 2 Release Month is Possibly Leaked - Games We've Been Playing - 00:39:20 WWE 2K23 (Final Thoughts) 00:49:00 Resident Evil 4 Remake Impressions & Separate Ways Being DLC For It 00:55:20 A little Theatrhythm Interlude 00:57:50 Octopath Traveler 2 - It's Time for Game Announcements & Rumors - 01:07:45 Counter Strike 2 Announced 01:10:20 LEGO 2K Drive Announced 01:12:20 Sonic Origins Plus Announced 01:14:45 Aliens: Dark Descent Announced 01:15:55 TMNT Game Based on "The Last Ronin" in Development 01:19:10 Blockchain Game in Development in the same universe as EVE Online - What's in the News - 01:22:30 Chris Avellone Wins Lawsuit Against Charges of Sexual Misconduct 01:28:50 Sam Barlow Doesn't Envy Bloober Team Developing Silent Hill 2 Remaster 01:31:05 EA Delisting Some Battlefield and almost delisted Mirror's Edge 01:38:40 Ubisoft Officially OUT of E3 2023 01:42:40 Atari Buys Studio Behind System Shock Remake 01:43:40 Multiversus is a Beta and is being taken down until full release in 2024 01:49:40 Ubisoft Developing its own AI Writing Tool - The End - 01:54:10 Games Coming Out This Week - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

On a week that is kind of lite on actual gaming news, Sean and Marc have quite a few video games to discuss on this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX. Marc has been playing WWE 2K23, how is it compared to last year's game? What about the John Cena showcase and My GM Mode? And what's with this crazy version of the WWE roster that's in the game? Sean has also put about 10 hours into Octopath Traveler 2 and gone through several Chapter 1 stories and one Chapter 2 story, is it truly worth all the hype that it has received? Do the characters blend together better? Or is Octopath 2 really just more of the same as Octopath 1? Sean has been playing the soon-to-be-released indie title Have a Nice Death, what stands out about this Roguelike title starring the Grim Reaper? And should you check it out? He also delved into the Bayonetta Origins: Cereza And the Lost Demon Demo, and well... find out why he absolutely adores the game. Plus, Microsoft keeps making more 10-year deals, and there's a chance they will actually open the long-rumored Mobile game store in 2024 too. The guys give their final thoughts on the Last of Us HBO show Season 1, thoughts on what's to come in Season 2, and how a reported ousting at Marvel could lead to some changes too. We also have a special segment featuring our picks for some games to purchase before the E-Shop closes next week on the Wii U and 3DS. Please also go check out our fellow compatriots of the W2M Network, as the Radulich crew did a review of The Last of Us HBO Show in full as well: https://youtube.com/live/xekF9os4qxs You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtu.be/t1JA18km714 Timestamps: 00:00:30 The Start 00:01:40 Housekeeping - Games We Are Playing - 00:03:50 WWE 2K23 00:25:20 Like a Dragon: Ishin (Final Thoughts) 00:33:30 Octopath Traveler 2 00:47:20 Have a Nice Death 00:51:50 Bayonetta Origins: Cereza And The Lost Demon - Discussing Some Sad Stories - 00:58:30 Remembering Lance Reddick 01:04:30 GAMURS Group layoffs at several Games Media websites (Twinfinite, Destructoid, Gamepur, Dot Esports & More) - What's in the News - 01:11:40 March 2023 PlayStation Plus Extra And Premium Games 01:13:50 Microsoft Signs More 10-Year Deals and Promises More, Plus a discussion on Microsoft's strategy with this and how it may affect Nintendo 01:23:00 Does it say anything about the State of Gaming that many of the well-reviewed games so far in 2023 are Remakes/Remasters 01:26:10 Diablo IV Won't be on Xbox Game Pass Anytime Soon 01:27:40 Persona 5: Phantom X Mobile Game Announced 01:29:10 IOI Interactive Taking a Break from Hitman to See What's Next 01:31:20 Star Citizen And Their Broken Update 01:33:20 Square-Enix Shows off Symbiogenesis NFT Stuff and Virtua Fighter NFT's Are a Thing - Favorite Games Stuck on the Wii U And 3DS - 01:36:00 The 3DS & Wii U E-Shops Go Down For Purchases Forever Next Week, Here are Some of Our Favorites to Pick Up - Let's Go to the Movies - 01:50:20 Return to Silent Hill Film Has a Cast 01:53:40 Final Thoughts on Last of Us HBO Show and Where they go from here on Season 2 02:02:00 Big Discussion Regarding Marvel and Should There Be Concern with the Letting Go of Victoria Alonso and Bob Iger's Recent Interview Concerning the State of the Films and TV Series - The End - 02:17:30 Games Coming Out This Week - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

We have a guest on this week's Video Games 2 the MAX, as Kyle Simcox writer from theouterhaven.net (@TheOuterhaven) joins Sean and Marc to give his review of the PlayStation VR 2. He's also been playing Wild Hearts and Hogwarts Legacy too. Sean has initial impressions on Oni: Road to be the Mightiest Oni and he has final thoughts on A Space For the Unbound after beating the game. Also, he enjoyed the RE 4 Remake Chainsaw demo too. Marc also explores the wacky world of having a PS3 dev kit. In the news, the guys discuss the rest of the Capcom Spotlight with things like Exoprimal and Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective got release dates. The major delay for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Square-Enix once again announced a game, (Forspoken), that had lackluster sales. Starfield's release date. Plus, new and at times comedic developments from Sony and Microsoft's battle with the CMA over the Activision-Blizzard deal. You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/9YoT34G-D8k - Timestamps - 00:00:30 Intro & Housekeeping - Main Topic - 00:03:10 PSVR 2 Review - Games We've Been Playing - 00:18:10 Wild Hearts 00:26:55 Hogwarts Legacy 00:35:35 Marc Talks About Playing Games on a PS3 Dev Kit He Bought 00:43:10 Like a Dragon: Ishin 00:46:50 Oni: Road to Be The Mightiest Oni 00:48:50 A Space For the Unbound (Final Thoughts) 00:51:05 Wanted: Dead (Final Thoughts) 00:55:30 Resident Evil 4 Demo 01:01:00 One Piece Odyssey (Final Thoughts) - What's in the News - 01:04:55 Can the PSVR 2 Outsell the PSVR 1? 01:12:35 Meta May Be Doing a PS Plus type service called Quest Pass for Oculus 01:15:55 Capcom Spotlight Discussion (Exoprimal, Ghost Trick, Mega Man BN) 01:22:55 Square-Enix Says Forspoken Had Lackluster Sales 01:32:50 Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League May Get a Major Delay 01:40:15 Starfield Has a New Release Date 01:46:00 Latest with CMA, Xbox & Sony involving Activision-Blizzard Deal - The End - 01:57:10 Games Coming Out this week - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

Final Fantasy XVI received big previews, and a new Dragon Ball Z Tenkaichi and Elden Ring DLC were announced since the last show, so that means Sean and Marc have plenty to discuss on this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX. While Marc ponders what could be in the Elden Ring DLC, Shadows of the Erd Tree, Sean wonders if Final Fantasy XVI will sell the outrageous numbers that Square-Enix desires by going full Action RPG and finally shedding the last of its roots. Or could this complete embrace of something new actually backfire on them instead? And where are the guys at with feelings on the game after the major previews? There's even more Square-Enix business news with a potential replacement of their President very soon and Luminous Productions being merged into Square-Enix itself. Sony has to reveal some of its exclusive deals to the courts, Detective Pikachu 2 may actually be happening, Telltale Delays Wolf Among Us 2, and much more! You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/ZuJB-r_HyFs - Timestamps - 00:00:30 Intro & Housekeeping - Big Announcements and the Final Fantasy XVI Preview Discussion - 00:02:40 Elden Ring is Getting DLC 00:08:15 Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi Gets Announced in Japan 00:15:00 How we feel after Final Fantasy XVI Previews, Still Excited? Or Not? (There are also some Elden Ring DLC questions brought by a viewer during this as well) - What's in the News - 00:43:00 Square-Enix Wants to Replace its President And Luminous Productions Merges with SE, Also looking at what's working for SE and what's not 00:55:00 Cities Skylines 2 gets announced and its Day 1 on Xbox Game Pass 00:56:00 Counter Strike 2 Could Be Coming Soon 00:59:00 Respawn Wants to Make a 01:01:50 Wolf Among Us 2 Delayed to 2024 01:07:50 Detective Pikachu 2 Could Be Happening - The Xbox and Activision-Blizzard Merger Section - 01:12:20 Sony Does Have to Present Some of its Exclusive Agreements & Microsoft doesn't believe Call of Duty on Xbox Game Pass Would Make People Buy Xbox's if they already own a PS5 01:25:30 What "Goldeneye" type announcements could MS announce at their Summer Showcase? - Games We've Been Playing - 01:29:00 Yakuza: Like a Dragon 01:32:30 Theatrhythm Final Bar Line 01:41:15 One Piece Odyssey - The Ending - 01:49:40 Games Coming Out This Week - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

Sean and Marc go through another week in Video Games with both having early impressions of Like a Dragon: Ishin and the retail version of Theatrhythm Final Bar Line. Does Ishin continue the fun and crazy legacy of the other formerly Yakuza games? Does the Samurai aspect translate to more than just fans of the series? How much of an entry point into the wide world of Like a Dragon is this? Sean also has some early thoughts on the controversial Atomic Heart. The Bioshock-inspired game dropped last week on consoles and Xbox Game Pass. Does it make Marc excited to play it? How much Russian propaganda is in the game? And is the government of Ukraine correct in wanting to take it down? The guys also go through the important stuff from the Pokemon Presents broadcast and the highlights of the most recent Sony State of Play. Plus, more Assassin's Creed games are in development, Phil Spencer says the future of Xbox doesn't hinge solely on the Activision-Blizzard deal, console warriors getting clowned by the developers of Baldurs Gate 3, and much more! * Apologies for the banging sound throughout the episode, there was repair work going on in the apartment below Marc. * You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/HFcf7knMij8 Timestamps: 00:00:30 Intro & Housekeeping - Games We Are Playing - 00:03:30 Like a Dragon Ishin & Yakuza: Like a Dragon (Yakuza 7) 00:18:50 Final Fantasy Theatrhythm Final Bar Line 00:29:00 Atomic Heart - The Big Events - 00:35:15 Pokemon Presents Discussion 00:43:05 Sony State of Play Thoughts - What's in the News? - 00:51:40 Baldur's Gate 3 is Not Exclusive But it Leads to Console Warrior Anger Anyway 00:58:30 Even More Assassin's Creed Games are in Development, now the Number is 10. Is it too much? 01:08:15 Beyond Good & Evil 2 Loses Studio Head, is this game ever coming out? 01:18:10 Phil Spencer says if the Activision-Blizzard Deal is Blocked, Xbox Will Still Exist? How important is this deal really? How big are the Nintendo & GeForce Now Deals? 01:24:30 Mortal Kombat 12 is Coming in 2023 01:25:45 Hogwarts Legacy is Getting a Netflix Show 01:34:10 Shinji Mikami is Leaving Tango Gameworks 01:36:40 Hironobu Sakaguchi Could Bring Fantasian to PC 01:38:48 The DICE Award Winners & Rovio Removes Angry Birds Again 01:43:30 Games Coming Out This Week! - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

Well, it is again that time of the week for a new Video Games 2 the MAX. Sean and Marc discuss some of the games they’ve been playing, what’s in the news and more. Sean has put a chunk of time into Wanted: Dead the newest title from developers behind two of his favorite franchises, Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. Should this be another celebrated title from them? Or is it more of a misfire? The truth lies probably somewhere in the middle actually. He also gave the Wild Hearts trial a go and the demo for Like a Dragon: Ishin’s combat too. How does it compare to others in the series? Can Wild Hearts truly be called a worthy Monster Hunter clone? Plus, the guys discuss how much validity is there to the report from Gamesindustry.biz (https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-confirms-game-pass-cannibalizes-sales) regarding Xbox Game Pass cannibalizing sales. Speaking of sales, Sonic Frontiers had some impressive numbers and there are the January NPD numbers too. Also, Marc gives his thoughts on a new Civilization game getting announced and the changes coming at Friaxis as well. Timestamps: 00:00:30 Intro & Housekeeping - Games We Are Playing - 00:03:45 Wanted: Dead 00:16:15 Wild Hearts (Apologies for the sound popping during this segment. Not sure why this happened) - What's in the News - 00:22:15 Civilization 7 is Announced, Major Departures at Friaxis Games 00:28:55 Diablo IV is Getting a Beta, Blizzard Employees Receiving Less of a Bonus 00:40:10 Embracer Group Promises Lots of AAA Games By 2028 00:49:15 SEGA Touts Great Sales for Sonic Frontiers, Could a Sequel be on the way? 00:54:10 NPD Numbers for January 2023: COD and PS5 # 1 00:57:35 PlayStation Plus Extra & Premium Games For February 2023 & PSVR 2 Reviews 01:06:15 Marvel's Avengers Creative Director Apologizes for State of Game 01:09:50 Multiversus Sees a Big Drop in Players on Steam - MAIN TOPIC - 01:16:50 Does Xbox Game Pass Actually Hurt Game Sales? Or is there something more to it? 01:42:05 What Games Are Coming Out This Week You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/U0VUc_PAb_E - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

On the latest episode, Sean and Marc are joined by Jens Dietrich as he gives his thoughts and impressions of his time with Hogwarts Legacy. Does it live up to the hype brought on by the mammoth franchise? Is it unique for fans of the series? Could non-fans play it as well? Jens answers these questions, and much more. (* Writer's Note: We are fully aware of the issues brought on by the creator and author of the Harry Potter IP against the LGBTQIA + community, specifically comments that have been made against Trans and Jewish persons. We are vehemently against and DO NOT condone those statements and words by said person. Jens is discussing his playtime with the video game and making judgments based on solely on it being a video game. There is no ill will meant towards ANYONE for merely discussing Hogwarts Legacy. *) Sean also spent some time with the newly released Sea of Stars Demo and he gives his thoughts on the highly anticipated JRPG inspired by Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VI. Plus, Marc has finished Forspoken and gives his final thoughts on the game. Jens also discusses the Third-Person Shooter Evil West as well. The guys of course also breakdown and discuss their favorite announcements from the recent Nintendo Direct. How shocking is it that Metroid Prime Remaster was shadowdropped and at $40? Is anyone wowed by the latest trailer for Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and that it will be $70? What about Pikmin 4, Bayonetta Origins, and the other games shown off? Also, Nintendo says it is now in uncharted territory with the Switch, could it finally be time for a new system? SEGA goes Neptunia in their new mobile game with Yoko Taro, and much more. You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/26OyTRLBX6M Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro & Housekeeping - Games We Are Playing - 00:03:50: Hogwarts Legacy 00:24:30 Evil West 00:32:30 Sea of Stars Demo 00:37:15 Forspoken (Marc's Final Thoughts) - All Things Nintendo Direct - 00:47:30 Discussion and Breakdown on the Announcements - What's in the News - 01:21:40 Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will cost $70 01:25:10 What's next for Nintendo post-Zelda TotK 01:31:50 SEGA combines with Yoko Taro for the Mobile Game 404 Game Re:Set 01:36:00 Bobby Kotick Would Return as Activision-Blizzard CEO if the Microsoft Merger falls through and some of the latest on the Xbox & Activision-Blizzard court dealings with CMA & UK - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

Sean and Marc are back with a two-part episode of Video Games 2 the MAX. On Part 2, Sean's been playing the newly released DEMO for the upcoming Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line. How does the former handheld-only Final Fantasy Music game translate to TV-based consoles? Has anything changed with the gameplay in the transition? And is it still just as fun as the previous games? Marc has played about 15 hours of Forspoken and he has some thoughts. Is the cool parkour and magic powers enough to overcome some of the other game's faults? The guys also discuss if PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox not being at E3 2023 is the final downfall of the convention. Can it survive without them? Or should everyone just be ready for the Geoff Keighley Summer Game Fest to be the new ruler of them all? Plus, Amazon is planning a whole universe with the Tomb Raider property. A whole lot of multiplayer games are shutting down soon. Our thoughts on Last of Us HBO show Episodes 2 and 3. If you would like a more in-depth discussion on each episode, please consider subscribing to our fellow comrades, Randy Isbelle and Jens Dietrich's podcast, Chapter Select on the podcatcher of your choice, or check them out on the W2M Network Youtube channel in the links below... Episode 1: https://youtu.be/x2qUNJHvavU Episode 2: https://youtu.be/dLlgp0YsJVo Episode 3: https://youtu.be/4cGTLGag130 You can also watch this episode on the W2M Network channel as well: https://youtube.com/live/AkcLt3N3eTw - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

Sean and Marc are back with a two-part episode of Video Games 2 the MAX. On Part 1, the guys delve into the Xbox Developer Direct and discuss what was announced, what they liked and maybe weren't so hot about. Plus, Sean played the shadow-dropped, HI-FI Rush and absolutely LOVES It! He discusses his first impressions of the game, what makes it stand out, and why it could wind up as one of the best games of 2023. Marc has been playing Fire Emblem Engage and he's maybe not as enthused compared to Sean, but he's still enjoying his time with it. Does it work in a POST Three Houses Fire Emblem universe? What is it exactly that isn't so glowing about the game? Marc certainly has some thoughts. Also, the guys discuss Gears 6 being in development, and what moving on to the next thing for Halo means in the grand scheme, The Crew LIVES!!! And it is getting a new iteration in The Crew: Motorfest. Ubisoft working on two Far Cry titles, and much more. Be sure to tune in to Part 2 as well, where Sean discusses his thoughts on the demo for Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line. Marc talks about Forspoken, Plus, what Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation not being E3 2023 do for the convention, Tomb Raider getting a series with Amazon, a whole lot of multiplayer games getting shut down, and MORE! You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/hTciNh6SGI8 - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

Yeah, it's almost the middle of February, so what? Better late than never right? Sean and Marc with a little help from regular guests of the show bring you our 25 Best Video Games of 2022. Will it be Elden Ring or God of War Ragnarok taking the crown? What about other major titles from the year such as Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Horizon Forbidden West, and Vampire Survivors? Will a Pokemon game actually make it in? There are so many games that come out every year, but it is always exciting to see which ones make the lists. Here's our GOTY for 2022 discussion about a month and a half late. You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel. Please like and subscribe to us over there as well: https://youtube.com/live/0bxZQ6RYwkQ - Plugs - Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork