On this episode, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discuss the Nintendo Switch‘s second birthday. How the system has evolved over time and how much they enjoy the system itself. They also talk about fond memories of the PlayStation 2 as it passes its 19th anniversary in Japan. Marc also gives general thoughts on the recently released Captain Marvel too.
The duo also discuss games they’ve been playing. Sean loves Ape Out. While Marc talks about his not so fun time with Anthem. Plus, more on Marc’s journey through Kingdom Hearts III, Pokemon Let’s Go and more.
They get into the news with Nintendo’s VR Labo Kit. Could this be what helps Labo become a success? Finally, the Generation 8 Pokemon game is announced with Pokemon Sword and Shield. Some information on the Disc-less Xbox One S has released. SEGA‘s Judgment comes West June 25. Valve‘s Steam controversy with Rape Day, and other things.
Also, they talk about the sad passing of Luke Perry, Idris Elba possibly taking over as Deadshot in Suicide Squad 2, many anime going Live-Action, Disney opening up the vault for Disney +.
Finally, they cover the big games coming next week such as: The Division 2, One Piece: World Seeker, Caligula Effect Overdose, and others.
PODCAST: Ape Out, Pokemon Sword, Anthem
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About Video Games 2 the MAX
A podcast where Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison get together to talk about everything involving Video Games. Every week, we discuss what we are playing, games we are reviewing, the gaming news of the week, and just have some fun talking about some random things like Doctor Who, movies, TV shows, anime, and more. You can listen to the podcast right here, or on I-Tunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tune-In Radio, on Youtube (Via W2M Network Channel), and more. You can also follow each of the guys individually on twitter @W2MSean, @humanityplague, or the entire network @W2MNetwork
Sean Garmer
Sean Garmer has a long history with Video Games. He started his love of games watching his brother play Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo Entertainment System. His first system was the Super Nintendo and he literally spent days at a time playing Super Mario World. He later fell in love with Pokemon for the Gameboy and thus his Japanese RPG fandom was born. Sean has channeled that love of games into reviewing them. Not only that, he also analyzes the games industry on the Video Games 2 the MAX podcast, and writing about it on various sites. Sean pretty much plays any kind of game nowadays, but he still prefers his love the JRPG.
Marc Morrison
Marc Morrison brings years of experience writing about games and of course playing them. He currently writes a Top 8 column every week at 411mania and also reviews games as well. Marc plays different kinds of games and he takes analyzing games to heart. Marc is also a big fan of the classics and collecting games. He’s constantly looking for deals whether it is at the local flea market, on Steam, or another digital network. Marc also brings a practical look at the Entertainment realm and is happy to spend time talking Doctor Who or another TV show.