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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is so massive Sean had to bring in five guests to break down their thoughts on various parts of the game including The Ending and where we go from here into Part 3. So, if you didn't catch the title, there will be SPOILERS for the game on this special edition of Video Games 2 the MAX.Sean is joined by the man who loves Bad Brackets Randy Isbelle and two members of The Outerhaven crew in SithScott and Andrew Agress (also, Andrew reviewed Rebirth for the Outerhaven.) Plus, you have freelance writers Hayes Madsen (he reviewed Rebirth for Inverse) and first-time guest Josh Broadwell (who reviewed Rebirth for Roger Ebert.)So if you also have finished Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, join us in this all-encompassing, (positive and negative) discussion about the second part of the FFVII Remake Project.-------- Guest Links -----Randy's Bad Brackets: https://www.youtube.com/@BadBracketsScott's Stellar Blade Impressions: https://www.theouterhaven.net/2024/04/stellar-blade-demo-impressions/Andrew's FFVII Rebirth Review: https://www.theouterhaven.net/2024/02/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-review-the-pinnacle-of-a-journey/Hayes's FFVII Rebirth Review: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-reviewHayes's FFVII Rebirth Ending Explained: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/ff-7-rebirth-ending-explainedJosh's FFVII Rebirth Review: https://www.rogerebert.com/video-games/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-video-game-review- If you prefer podcasts: Listen and give us a review on these platforms... -Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ag/podcast/video-games-2-the-max/id886092740Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wjd0u3xO7TdAm4gKRM44LAmazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Video-Games-2-the-MAX-Podcast/B08JJPTZTWPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/video-games-2-the-max-181386Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/?podId=2465904IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-video-games-2-the-m-28438312/- Check out other W2M Network Shows -Latest Otalku Cafe Episode (Anime): https://youtube.com/live/ydZy1XIhaDcRadulich in Broadcasting's Late Night With the Devil : https://youtube.com/live/U5OFXV60WbcRadulich in Broadcasting's Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review: https://youtube.com/live/QNfKcDS288k- Follow on X (Twitter): -Sean on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/W2MSeanMarc on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HumanityPlagueW2M Network on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork- Other Social Media -Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9dFollow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetworkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

After a week that saw some big releases and exciting announcements, we have a week of interesting announcements, and more layoffs, Gearbox is free from Embracer Group, and Phil Spencer has a big interview talking about Xbox. Sean and Marc discuss it all in this edition of Video Games 2 the MAX.Phil Spencer had an interview with Polygon while at the Game Developer's Conference (links further below in the description) where he speaks about all sorts of things including wanting PC storefronts like Epic Games and Itch.io on Xbox, the cost prohibition of exclusives, a potential Xbox handheld, and more! Could this be a potential lifespring for Xbox? Or is this all essentially wish-listing from Phil?Marvel Rivals was suddenly announced and seems to take a lot of its inspiration from Overwatch. With Overwatch 2 in a bad spot, could a game from a big IP like Marvel overtake it and become the Defacto hero shooter?Also, Gearbox is sold to Take-Two Interactive, Resident Evil 9 could be open-world, layoffs at several SEGA European studios, and other places such as Nintendo of America and Certain Affinity. New details on the codename Condor game from Remedy and more!You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/PxuPcCdXINETimestamps:00:00:00: START00:00:55: Housekeeping----------------- Games We Are Playing ------------00:03:05: Granblue Fantasy Relink (Marc)00:13:30: Random Stuff from FFVII Rebirth (Sean)--------------- What's Going on in the News -----------00:16:45: Gearbox is sold to Take-Two Interactive for a cool $460 Million------------- BIG Topic ------------00:22:30: Phil Spencer Really Wants an Xbox Handheld and PC Storefronts on Xbox00:46:45: Marvel Rivals Announced------------- What's in the News Part 2 ----------00:57:55: Resident Evil 9 Could Be Open-World01:03:35: Remedy gives info on the Control Multiplayer game, Codename Condor01:07:50: Earthblade gets delayed to 202501:08:50: SEGA sells off Relic Entertainment and lays off 240 employees, Smilegate Barcelona to lose its entire staff, Nintendo of America lays off 120 contract workers, and Creative Assembly has layoffs too------------- The End ----------01:18:00: Games Coming out this week---------- News Story Links ---------Phil Spencer's big interview with Polygon at GDC:Phil's thoughts on the industry and why Microsoft had to do layoffs: https://www.polygon.com/24108700/phil-spencer-interview-2024-xbox-exclusives-layoffsPhil talks A LOT about a potential handheld: https://www.polygon.com/24108660/xbox-handheld-console-phil-spencer-interviewPhil wants Epic Games Store, Itch.Io and other PC Stores on Xbox: https://www.polygon.com/24108670/xbox-epic-games-store-phil-spencer-interviewGearbox gets sold to Take-Two Interactive: https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/take-two-interactive-acquire-borderlands-maker-gearbox-entertainment-embracer-2024-03-28/Sega Sells Off Relic Entertainment and lays off 240 employees: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-sells-relic-and-will-cut-240-jobs-across-uk-studiosMarvel Rivals Announced: https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/marvel-rivals-pvp-shooter-boasts-incredible-lineup-of-marvel-characters- If you prefer podcasts: Listen and give us a review on these platforms... -Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ag/podcast/video-games-2-the-max/id886092740Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wjd0u3xO7TdAm4gKRM44LAmazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Video-Games-2-the-MAX-Podcast/B08JJPTZTWPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/video-games-2-the-max-181386Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/?podId=2465904IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-video-games-2-the-m-28438312/- Check out other W2M Network Shows -Latest Otalku Cafe Episode (Anime): https://youtube.com/live/ydZy1XIhaDcRadulich in Broadcasting's Late Night With the Devil : https://youtube.com/live/U5OFX

A huge week in gaming with some major releases all occurring on the same day and also big gaming news with GDC and PAX East happening this week as well.Right before recording Square-Enix had their Final Fantasy XVI: Rising Tide DLC panel and they gave some new info on what we'll be doing in the DLC, an all-important release date and so much more! Sean tries to go through the gist of it, probably much to Marc's chagrin.Although the guys aren't playing any of the big games just yet, Marc did finally get to play Granblue Fantasy Relink and Sean finished the main story of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and also tried out the new Performance Mode Sharp as well.There's a ton of news including the U.S. Dept of Justice Suing Apple over Monopolistic practices which include Cloud gaming. Capcom once again being in hot water of its microtransactions, Helldivers 2 is the best-selling game of February 2024, PSVR 2 halting production amid overstock concerns, Larian dropping Baldur's Gate for something new, and much more!Marc's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: https://411mania.com/games/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-ps5-review/You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/PxuPcCdXINETimestamps:00:00:00: START00:01:30: Housekeeping and Intro-------------- What's in the News -------------00:05:25: Dragon's Dogma 2 Comes under fire for the way it does its Microtransactions00:18:35: PlayStation 5 Pro DLSS feature, PSSR, gets more details00:22:05: Sony halts production on PSVR 2 due to overstock00:32:40: Amy Henning and New Skydance get to show off Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra00:35:00: Connie Booth joins EA as Group General Manager of RPG's00:38:40: Blizzard may cancel the singleplayer for Overwatch 2 Completely00:42:20: Kotaku EIC Resigns over changes in focus of website from news to guides00:51:20: Baldur's Gate 3 Wins Big at GDC Awards, Sven Vincke makes statement afterwards00:52:40: Larian Studios drops Baldur's Gate franchise and opts for to make something new00:59:45: Velan Studio may have to layoff 46 workers because of a canceled major project01:01:20: U.S. Dept of Justice sues Apple over monopolistic practices in five areas and one of them is cloud gaming01:11:05: Remedy says they are looking to make even more Alan Wake and Control games01:12:55: Valve introduces an improved Steam Family Game Sharing01:14:55: Microsoft is redoing Xbox Rewards on Console01:16:10: The Sims Movie is in the works by the same studio that made the Barbie Movie--------------- Final Fantasy Section ---------------01:18:40: Sean gives details on the new announcements about the FF 16 Rising Tide DLC01:22:50: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Patch is finally out with a new Performance Mode toggle01:24:15: Sean's final thoughts on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth after beating the game---------------- The End -------------01:31:40: Marc's thoughts on Granblue Fantasy Relink & Talks X-Men 97- If you prefer podcasts: Listen and give us a review on these platforms... -Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ag/podcast/video-games-2-the-max/id886092740Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wjd0u3xO7TdAm4gKRM44LAmazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Video-Games-2-the-MAX-Podcast/B08JJPTZTWPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/video-games-2-the-max-181386Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/?podId=2465904IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-video-games-2-the-m-28438312/- Check out other W2M Network Shows -Latest Otalku Cafe Episode (Anime): https://youtube.com/live/ydZy1XIhaDcRadulich in Broadcasting's Kung Fu Panda 4 Review: https://youtube.com/live/za23fLiM3xERadulich in Broadcasting's Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix) Review: https://youtube.com/live/QD-t5oHJBsA- Follow on X (Twitter): -Sean on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/W2MSeanMarc on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HumanityPlagueW2M Network on Twitt

What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, we've got a full Concacaf Nations League preview. Matt, Rachael, Raheem, and Edward get to gather to talk all things USMNT, Mexico, Jamaica, and Panama. 
Is this the best form the United States player pool has ever been in? What does that mean for expectations given what Gregg Berhalter's been doing ahead of Copa America? What's going on with El Tri? Can the Reggae Boyz finally get over the hump? Does Panama have a chance? Also what do we think of Canada and Costa Rica in the Copa America playoff games? We discuss all this and more. In the Round Table, we discuss the biggest stories from the first month of the MLS season and do Nations League Pick 'Ems. 
When you're done listening, check out Raheem's latest piece on the CANMNT coaching search. 
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In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic breaks down the NFL’s free agent frenzy thus far. He also names his winners and losers of each division, touches on the proposed changes to the NFL’s kickoff rule, and wonders if Matthew Slater can make the Hall of Fame as a career Special Teams Ace. Enjoy the show and join us May 3rd for the following episode!

On this special episode of Last Word SC Radio, it’s the big NWSL Preview Podcast! And yes, we mean big!
This episode features host Rachael Kriger, a longtime NWSL writer for Last Word on Soccer and MLS Multiplex. She’s not alone though. Joining Rachael are nine special guests to talk about various clubs in the NWSL. Give a warm Last Word welcome to the following guests!
Jacob Cristobal joined to talk Seattle Reign; Cindy Lara joined to discuss the Kansas City Current; Dan Lauletta dropped by to discuss the Chicago Red Stars and Utah Royals; Trebor Tracy came back to the podcast to break down Angel City FC and the San Diego Wave.
Also joining the show: Jason Anderson hopped on to talk about the Washington Spirit; Mike Gramajo discussed the Orlando Pride’s new look; Sarah Ach and Rachael met up for the first time to take a look at the reigning champions, Gotham FC; Taylor Vincent stopped by to discuss the Portland Thorns; and finally, Theo Lloyd-Hughes talked about the Houston Dash.
Give the podcast a like, subscribe and spread the word, as the NWSL kicks off St. Patrick’s Day weekend! 
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