2 Player Co-Op Podcast

Its that time of year again! News in the world of video games has slowed down after the reveal of the Switch 2, so the guys shift gears to go through their predictions for WrestleMania 41! Speaking of Switch 2 though, we did get a bit more tidbits of news since the Direct aired, so they run through some of that as well. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Kevin Went to See Minecraft... - 3:20 TLOU...

The seemingly never-ending wait for the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct has finally ended! The guys are here to go through everything that was covered in the stream, as well as their thoughts on the show overall and whether or not they are in on Switch 2 at launch! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Sean is Rewatching TLOU - 2:10 Kevin Bought a PS5 Pro?!? - 3:45 Switch 2 Direct - 7:45

God of War's 20th anniversary has arrived, with Sony marking the occasion with some new merch and in-game items for Ragnarok... Not much of a celebration if you ask us. However, a new report from Jeff Grubb indicates that we may actually be getting a GOW side-story set in Greece later this year! Sony stayed in control of the headlines with the surprising announcement of a new first-party studio la...

It has been a couple of weeks since the guys got together to podcast, and Kevin has been very busy playing a bunch of games in that time. He gives his thoughts on the Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Beta, his 109th Platinum, the demo for Beyond the Ice Palace 2, and his newest obsession in Blade Chimera. They both also run through their thoughts on Split Fiction so far and talk through Jez Corden&#3...

Sony's latest State of Play presentation was, in our eyes, a very good one! From a dope looking new 2D Shinobi game from the developerss of Streets of Rage 4, to the fantastic looking Tides of Annihilation, as well as the reveal of Housemarque's next game, and seemingly spiritual successor to Returnal, Saros, there was a lot to get excited about! However, because the internet is the intern...

We have made it through the first month of 2025, and the guys can confidently say that we have received our first *Great* game of the year. Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, the sequel to 2021's Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights, is a fantastic Metroidvania that builds and improves on almost everything from the original game, and the guys are here to give their full thoughts on it. Other t...

After the longest and most thorough series of leaks for any console in the history of video games, Nintendo finally dropped a trailer revealing the Switch 2. And... it confirmed everything we already knew...... With that though, we did get some additional information including the color scheme, trial events coming in the near future, and a first look at what we can only assume to be Mario Kart 9....

The time has come for what is always one of the favorite episodes of the year for the guys to record, their top 10 favorite games of the past year! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Castlevania Nocturne Season 2 Hype - 4:40 Switch 2 Hardware and Reveal Leaks - 13:05 More Quest 3 Thoughts From Sean - 25:30 Stanley Parable Platinum - 28:30 Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection - 32:55 Honorable Ment...

The boys are back after their holiday hiatus to cover the games they got, and played, over their break, as well as recapping the year that was 2024 in video games! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 The Final Fantasy Football Update - 2:40 Metacritic Fantasy League Winner - 6:00 Our Pitiful Nintendo Year in Reviews - 10:05 Can you sneeze while sleeping? - 18:30 New Year's Resolutions - 21:40 Plane...

Over the past few years, the two editions of Keighleyfest we get each year (Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards) have been overhyped and undercooked. Amidst reports that this edition of The Game Awards would have at least two "holy sh!t" announcements, the table was set for another disappointment. However.... Geoff Keighley delivered one of his best shows ever. The guys are here to run through ev...

The time has come for the guys to take part in their yearly tradition of predicting all the winners for the upcoming 2024 version of The Game Awards! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Fantasy Football Sucks - 2:20 Kevin's 30th Anniversary DualSense - 6:05 Mario & Luigi Brothership - 8:55 The Game Awards Predictions - 21:40 Wrap-Up - 1:05:05

Mario & Luigi Brothership was the last major release of the year that the guys were excited to get their hands on, and they did just that about two weeks ago. Kevin has put nearly 35 hours into the game, while Sean has played a great deal less. They both give their thoughts on their time with it so far, and dive into how it compares to some of the other Mario RPG games that they have played. A...

The seemingly inevitable has finally happened, as Sony made it official that Concord would not be returning in any form, while also announcing that they have shut down Firewalk Studios barely a year-and-a-half after acquiring them. Neon Koi, formerly known as Savage Game Studios, was also shut down despite Sony stating that Mobile gaming remains a focus for their business. On top of all that, word...

The guys are back after a few weeks away! They cover everything that has been going on the last few weeks, including 343 Industries rebranding to Halo Studios, Kevin's obsession with the Castlevania Dominus Collection, Balatro, Vampire Survivors, and so much more! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Fantasy Football Sucks - 3:20 Back From Our Beach Trip - 9:00 Switch Physical Game Struggles - 13:55...

The Plucky Squire is a game that the guys have had their eyes on ever since it was announced. The concept of jumping back and forth between a children's book and the real world always sound fantastic, but how does it fare once you get your hands on it? The guys go through their full thoughts on the game and how it compares to their expectations. In other news, Sony's long-rumored State of...

Sony sure has had an interesting last couple of weeks, haven't they? Sony killed Concord less than two weeks after it was released, then the critically-acclaimed Astro Bot released, and then the rollercoaster went back down again with the ill-received reveal of the PS5 Pro... The guys jump into all of it with the bulk of the time spent gushing over what a fantastic game Astro Bot is, along wit...

For the first time in a while, there is actually a decent bit of news for the guys to go through! Kevin is fully all aboard the Hype Train as several gaming outlets have gone hand-on with Metal Gear Solid Delta, and the reports are all very promising. They also go through some of the highlight announcements at both Gamescom Opening Night Live, as well as the recent Nintendo Indie & Partner Dir...

A few months ago, Xbox shocked the world with a series of studio closures including the beloved developer of Hi-Fi Rush, Tango Gameworks. This past week, news that was nearly as shocking broke that Krafton, publisher of PUBG and The Callisto Protocol, had acquired Tango as well as the rights to Hi-Fi Rush. On the other side of the spectrum, it was recently announced that Bungie was laying off over...

The news continues to trickle out of the world of video games at what seems to be the slowest rate of all time. That isn't enough to stop this podcast though! For this week's episode, the guys go through their spoiler-free thoughts on Deadpool & Wolverine, overall thoughts on the MCU moving forward, Sean beating Lies of P, Kevin's time with the Visions of Mana demo, as well as the...

The big question around Game Pass ever since the ABK acquisition, other than "Will Call of Duty come to Game Pass?", has been "Will Xbox raise prices on Game Pass?" We now have that answer, and it is yes. The pricing isn't the only thing changing though, as Microsoft has taken the bold step of removing Day-One first party releases from all Game Pass tiers except for the mos...

After a couple of weeks away on vacations, the guys have returned! They kick things off by discussing what they have both been up to in their various vacations, before getting to Shadow of the Erdtree, which Kevin hasn't had a chance to play yet. Sean, no surprise, has beaten the DLC and is here to give is full thoughts on what is being called the greatest DLC ever made. Kevin took the opposit...

To say that Xbox has had a rough go of it lately would be an understatement. Because of that, Microsoft had a lot riding on their Xbox Showcase for 2024. With a true PlayStation Showcase nowhere in sight, could Xbox FINALLY get back some positive momentum? In a word, that answer was a loud and resounding YES! The guys cover everything that was announced in what was probably Xbox's best showcas...

The time has come for one of the guys' favorite traditions on the pod, predictions hopes and dreams for what is to come in all of the summer game showcases! Before getting to that, they talk more Paper Mario, run through a decent State of Play that was saved by Astro Bot at the end, and the NPD/Circana for April 2024. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Dad Jokes & Mike the Headless Chicken...

After nearly two years of speculation, Microsoft finally gave an answer to whether or not new Call of Duty releases would come to Game Pass. The answer, is YES. While this is great for Xbox owners, Kevin believes we will look back on this decision as the final nail in the coffin for the Xbox brand as a whole. The guys also discuss their love for Animal Well, Paper Mario the Thousand-Year Door, Ass...

Square Enix has always been a third-party developer/publisher, but over the years they have become synonymous with PlayStation. That seems to be changing in the very-near future. After announcing that both FF7 Remake and FF16 failed to hit internal targets, some questionable publishing decisions, and layoffs across the US and EU, Square Enix has announced they will be getting aggressive with more...