Video Games 2 the MAX

After some scheduled and unscheduled time off, Sean and Marc are back to discuss some of the big topics going on in gaming right now. The Xbox 360 store is the latest digital store to get the dreaded "going offline" announcement. The guys discuss some of their favorite games from the console, if there's anything that isn't backward compatible they may consider purchasing, And if this will empower...

Sean's been talking about Final Fantasy XVI for more than a month by this point, he's actually midway through a second playthrough on Final Fantasy Mode right now. So of course, there had to be a spoilercast. However, Sean is not alone on this one, he's joined by the host of W2M Network's Chapter Select Pod, Randy Isbelle, the host of the Duosense Pod, Andrew Orozco, and the reviewer of FF 16 for...

Sean is once again joined by Marc Morrison as they discuss what is a relatively light news week and fill it with some other things to talk about. Sean has tested out and will review on this episode of the Antstream Arcade streaming service, which is all about retro games. And we aren't talking about games from the PS3 and 360 eras, this bonafide super retro with arcade games from the early 1980s a...

On this episode, Marc is BACK! Finally after basically two months away recovering from his ankle surgery, Sean is joined by his comrade once again. In that time, Marc has his full thoughts on AEW Fight Forever, what does he think of the gameplay? Can it really compare to WWE No Mercy and WCW vs. NwO Revenge? What about the story mode? And of course the rest of the modes too. Sean also played a wre...

Sean is joined this week by Daniel Navaroli 1/3 of the Nerdic Gods Podcast, which you can find on Youtube in video format ( https://www.youtube.com/ @NerdicGods) or in audio format on Podcasts everywhere. And well, we have somewhat unexpected breaking news to discuss, as Judge Corley has denied the FTC their injunction, paving the way for Microsoft to close the acquisition deal that would have the...

Sean is joined this week by GetSelious of TheOuterhaven.net, you can also watch his streams over at (https://www.twitch.tv/getselious), as he discusses his time with the newly released (for the West anyway), Legend of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie. Where does it land in the Trails pantheon of titles? Could you start with Reverie and go from there with the whole series? The duo also gets into their f...

This week, Sean is joined by Hayes Madsen, Trends Writer at Inverse Gaming (https://www.inverse.com/profile/hayes-madsen-85654992) and a freelance writer extraordinaire (Check out all his work in one place: https://muckrack.com/hayes-madsen). Hayes has been writing a lot about and reviewed Final Fantasy XVI. Sean also has been playing as much as possible, so both of them give their thoughts on the...

Sean is joined by Steve Esposito, Senior Editor at Seasoned Gaming ( https://seasonedgaming.com/) in discussing more on the Final Fantasy XVI Demo since both of them have completed it and especially because the game finally releases THIS WEEK! Do they both feel the hype that everyone else seemingly feels? And do they think it will be a GOTY contender too? Steve also gives his thoughts on Diablo IV...

Although there are still some showcases left to come, the major ones from Summer Game Fest have all aired by this point. Sean is joined by Jeff Young of Analog Stick Gaming ( https://www.analogstickgaming.com/) in a last-minute save situation to discuss and grade the Not E3 showcases. This will include the Summer Game Fest Kickoff, Xbox Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, Capcom Showcase, and a few of the...

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 no...

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...

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 dr...

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...

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/p...

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...

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 fi...

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...

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 e...

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 D...

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...

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...

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...

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 g...

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 als...

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 tr...