On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean is joined by Marc again after he missed the last three weeks. Sean's been playing the newly released Alan Wake II and has some early impressions of the game (Spoiler Free), also, he has thoughts on the new character Saga, if the game reaches the heights of Survival Horror, and how her gameplay differs from Alan's. Sean also has more thoughts on Super Mario Bros. Wonder as well.
Marc's been playing Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Assassin's Creed Mirage. Does the new AC game do the right thing by returning to its roots? Or is it a case of too much in the other direction? And does the dynamic duo in Spider-Man 2 truly deliver?
There's also been some big changes at Microsoft as some promotions have occurred to help improve Xbox's future. Not to mention, their first-ever Xbox Partner Preview happened on Wednesday as well. Should it be compared to a Sony State of Play? Speaking of Sony, the major departure of Connie Booth has led to a lot of conversation about PlayStation's future and if the "Games as Service" direction truly is the correct one.
Plus thoughts on the detachable PS5 disc drive requiring an internet connection to pair it, Ubisoft possibly delaying Star Wars Outlaws, and more!
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Run of Show:
START & Housekeeping
----------------------- Games We Are Playing -----------------------
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (Marc)
Assassin's Creed Mirage (Marc)
Saints Row (2022) (Marc)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Sean)
Alan Wake 2 (Sean)
-------------------------------- What's in the News -------------------
Connie Booth Fired at Sony (PlayStation) according to David Jaffe And Also Unrest at several PlayStation studios regarding the pivot to Live Service Games
Media Molecule & Sony Visual Arts Suffer Layoffs
Detachable Disc Drive for PS5 Slim Digital Requires Internet Connection for One-Time Pairing
Discussing the first-ever Xbox Partner Preview
Starfield Brings in Most One Day Xbox Game Pass Subs in History
Sarah Bond & Matt Booty Get Promoted, Can Xbox Really Help Blizzard Achieve Their Dreams?
Metal Gear Solid Collection Volume 1 Has hints to MGS 4, MGS 5, and Peacewalker
Ubisoft Most Likely Delays Star Wars Outlaws
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Games Coming Out This Week: Alan Wake 2, Thirsty Suitors, Jusant & More!
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