Best Gary Vaughan Jr. & Sean Garmer Podcasts (2025)

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EA Goes Private for $55 Billion, Hades 2 Impressions # 463 1:47:05

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Just when you think it may be a great week to celebrate games, here comes a huge gaming business deal that has the potential to change the fortunes of a major gaming publisher. Announced on Monday, EA was taken private for $55 billion by the Saudi Arabia Private Investment Fund and two other private investment firms. Sean and Marc discuss what this…

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Xbox Console Prices Going Up Again!, Palfarm Gets Announced # 462 1:51:28

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It feels like deja vu has hit all over again, with Microsoft announcing yet another price increase on Xbox consoles. Is it really all about macroeconomic conditions? Should we be concerned about what the next-gen Xbox console will actually become? Do Sean and Marc have concerns that there could even be one at this rate? And why haven't Microsoft re…

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Nintendo Summons a Big Direct # 461 1:40:28

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Nintendo surprised with an announcement of a 60-minute Nintendo Direct that happened on Friday, and boy did they have some things to announce, including the title of the next Mario Movie being Super Mario Galaxy, a new Fire Emblem game, the release date for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and a heck of a lot more. Sean and Marc discuss their favorite thin…

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Hollow Knight Silksong Impressions, Xbox Game Pass Bad For Game Devs # 460 1:34:40

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After years of waiting and anticipation building for its ultimate release, Hollow Knight Silksong is FINALLY out, and Sean has played at least the first few areas. How is this game for newcomers to the series? Does it make it easy to get into the flow of things? And how long does it take to get difficult? (Not very long). Once again, Xbox Game Pass…

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PlayStation 6 Portable at Launch? # 459 2:00:52

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Apologies for being a day late, as the Labor Day holiday delayed the episode. But at least there's plenty to discuss on this episode, mainly PlayStation, as a leak has surfaced from the reliable Moore's Law is Dead, stating that the PlayStation 6 Portable could be available at the launch of the console and will be presented as its own unique SKU, a…

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Mafia The Old Country Impressions, Hollow Knight Silksong Soon! # 458 1:21:32

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Post Gamescom 2025, there are even more games coming soon, whether it be this holiday season or beyond into 2026. Perhaps the most anticipated title of all, Hollow Knight Silksong FINALLY has a release date and its soon on September 4. Is this giving Sean and Marc the itch to play the first one again? Are they excited about the game? And will it de…

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The One About Gamescom ONL 2025 # 457 52:42

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On a day we don't normally do an episode, Sean and Marc discuss the Gamescom Opening Night Live event and which announcements they are excited about from the show. But also, was it something you really need to go out of your way to see? Plus, PlayStation 5 price increases in the USA, Shawn Layden says prices should already be $80 because they shoul…

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Mina the Hollower Demo Impressions, Are Guitar Rhythm Games Returning? # 456 1:16:12

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Well, it was an interesting week for gaming with Nintendo unveiling their latest Indie World and the prize of that showcase was assuredly Mina the Hollower, and the best part was that a demo was availabe immediately, so Sean gave the game a whirl and he's defintely excited for October 31 to get here quickly. Also, Sony has fantastic PS5 sales, esse…

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What's the Big Deal About Game Key Cards # 455 2:00:40

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The beginning of a new month brings with it a sense of excitement about what lies ahead, while also putting the previous month's issues in the rear view. However, for Nintendo, there's one thing that seemingly will not go away, and that's the controversy regarding Game Key Cards. Physical game collectors like Marc are not happy about the half-measu…

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Is Sony Going True Multiplatform? Xbox Reverses its $80 Games Push # 454 1:59:06

2M ago1:59:06

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In a week full of news, there are standouts from each of the big three. A job listing includes Sony, multiplatform, and both Xbox and Nintendo? What's this all about, and does it really mean Sony is going to join Microsoft in bringing more of its games to more places? Or is this really just an extension of the live service initiative? Sean and Marc…

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Donkey Kong Bananza Impressions, Zelda Movie Has its Leads # 453 1:55:17

2M ago1:55:17

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It's safe to say that Sean has gone Bananas for Donkey Kong Bananza as he has impressions of the first weekend with the game. How fun is all the destruction? Do the transformations make it even better? And does it deserve the Game of the Year hype it is already getting? There are plenty of other things, mainly from the Xbox and Ubisoft side. Xbox a…

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Multiple Fallout Games in Development, Ghost of Yotei Hype # 452 1:21:25

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After the shock of last week, the fallout from the major Xbox layoffs continues in a figurative and literal sense. It's come to light, thanks to Video Games Chronicle, that there are multiple Fallout Games in Development from Bethesda. But even with this report, can we have any faith in Microsoft and Xbox that these games will even come out? Why sa…

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Major Xbox Layoffs, Perfect Dark & Everwild Canceled # 451 2:01:28

3M ago2:01:28

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The warning was given by many last week, we discussed it, and on Wednesday, it happened. Microsoft 9,100 employees were laid off across all departments, with a sizeable chunk coming from the Xbox division. Sean and Marc discuss the fallout of it all, which includes the cancellation of Rare's Everwild, the closure of The Initiative studio, and the s…

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Death Stranding 2 Impressions, Best Games of 2025 So Far # 450 1:56:32

3M ago1:56:32

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We are officially at the halfway point of 2025, so of course, this means we need to take a look at the year so far and discuss our Best Games of 2025 So Far, with Sean, Marc, and Randy Isbelle coming back on for this episode. Perhaps the biggest reason for having Randy on this week is that the sequel to one of his favorite games, Death Stranding 2,…

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Sony Interested in Acquiring Warner Bros Games & IP, Xbox is Still Making Consoles # 449 1:49:53

3M ago1:49:53

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In one of the more jam-packed weeks of news in recent memory, between PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo, there is a lot for Sean and Marc to get through in this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX. This includes Sony reportedly being interested in acquiring not only HBO Max and the major Warner Bros IP, such as DC, Harry Potter, but also the gaming asse…

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Does PlayStation Have the Best Next-Gen Strategy? # 448 1:49:50

4M ago1:49:50

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In a week where neither Sean nor Marc has a lot going on the gaming front, they look towards the current to try to examine the future. PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox are all having success in their own ways, but which one is the ultimate winning strategy? Could it in fact be PlayStation? Sean and Marc discuss it. Also, aside from PlayStation's bus…

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Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Our Favorite Games of SGF # 447 1:05:45

4M ago1:05:45

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We are back once again as Summer Game Fest winds down with perhaps the biggest one of them all, the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. Did it take the crown as the best showcase of the entire event for the third year running? Or did it come crashing down with a wimper? Sean and Marc discuss the games and if the unveiling of the Xbox ROG Ally and Xbox ROG Al…

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Nintendo Switch 2 Review & Summer Game Fest Thoughts # 446 1:19:39

4M ago1:19:39

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The Summer gaming showcase season has arrived in full force with a full slate of video games and streams to go through and discuss. There's also the unique situation of an entire new console launching during the same week, and both Sean and Marc do have a Nintendo Switch 2 as well. The guys go through their early experiences with the system. How is…

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Nintendo Switch 2 Predictions # 445 1:47:34

4M ago1:47:34

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This is it, the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 happens on Thursday! Some people already have the console, while the majority (including Sean and Marc) are awaiting June 5 to see if the console will arrive. In the meantime, the guys have their crystal ball predictions for the console. Will it equal the Switch 1 in terms of staying power and sales?…

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Best Nintendo Switch 1 Games # 444 2:00:50

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We are merely two weeks away from the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, and as the date grows ever closer, the shining light of the Switch 1 as Nintendo's premier console grows dimmer. So, in celebration of over eight years of handheld to TV excellence, Sean and Marc give out their Top 10 (and maybe more) Best Nintendo Switch 1 Games. Also, the Elde…

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DOOM The Dark Ages Impressions W/ Krafty1111 # 443 2:12:46

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One of the biggest releases of the year, DOOM The Dark Ages, is out, and Sean's been playing it, but best of all, we have a guest, Krafty1111 from the Video Game Happy Hour podcast, on to discuss his thoughts on the game as a big DOOM fan. He's also been playing Clair Obscur Expedition 33, and he joins Sean and Marc to discuss his thoughts on that …

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Grand Theft Auto VI Hype Levels, Can Nintendo Really Brick Consoles? # 442 1:41:08

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As is per usual with recording on Mondays, big things tend to happen the day right after recording. Such was the case with Rockstar putting out their second trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI after announcing their over one-year delay of the game to May 26, 2026. Sean and Marc discuss their hype levels for the game after what was shown and the subsequ…

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Xbox Prices Go Up! Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed to 2026 # 441 1:49:23

5M ago1:49:23

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A week that at first seemed a bit lacking in the news dept suddenly skyrocketed with a mixed bag of announcements from Microsoft including everything going up in price from consoles, accessories, and games to a positive quarterly earnings, and even Gears of War 1 Reloaded taking the series to PlayStation for the very first time. Then came the (not …

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Is Clair Obscur Expedition 33 the Frontrunner for Game of the Year? # 440 1:31:02

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In a week where two massive RPGs dropped on all consoles and PC (bar Switch), one of them being the much-leaked Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and the other, the much hyped indie title Clair Obscur Expedition 33, although both have received their fair share of praise, it is the game from Sandfall Interactive's 30-person team that has garnere…

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Has Nintendo Lost Its Identity With Switch 2? # 439 1:45:22

5M ago1:45:22

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Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders are back on for the United States and Canada with pre-orders going live in the USA on April 24 at varying times depending on the retail store. Now with the Mario Kart World direct done, are Sean and Marc preparing to stay up and get the Switch 2 at launch? There's also more news on the Switch 2 Key Card carts, a price r…

Gary Vaughan Jr. & Sean Garmer Podcasts

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EA Goes Private for $55 Billion, Hades 2 Impressions # 463 1:47:05

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Xbox Console Prices Going Up Again!, Palfarm Gets Announced # 462 1:51:28

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Nintendo Summons a Big Direct # 461 1:40:28

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Hollow Knight Silksong Impressions, Xbox Game Pass Bad For Game Devs # 460 1:34:40

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PlayStation 6 Portable at Launch? # 459 2:00:52

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Mafia The Old Country Impressions, Hollow Knight Silksong Soon! # 458 1:21:32

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The One About Gamescom ONL 2025 # 457 52:42

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Mina the Hollower Demo Impressions, Are Guitar Rhythm Games Returning? # 456 1:16:12

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What's the Big Deal About Game Key Cards # 455 2:00:40

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Is Sony Going True Multiplatform? Xbox Reverses its $80 Games Push # 454 1:59:06

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Donkey Kong Bananza Impressions, Zelda Movie Has its Leads # 453 1:55:17

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Multiple Fallout Games in Development, Ghost of Yotei Hype # 452 1:21:25

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Major Xbox Layoffs, Perfect Dark & Everwild Canceled # 451 2:01:28

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Death Stranding 2 Impressions, Best Games of 2025 So Far # 450 1:56:32

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Sony Interested in Acquiring Warner Bros Games & IP, Xbox is Still Making Consoles # 449 1:49:53

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Does PlayStation Have the Best Next-Gen Strategy? # 448 1:49:50

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Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Our Favorite Games of SGF # 447 1:05:45

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Nintendo Switch 2 Review & Summer Game Fest Thoughts # 446 1:19:39

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Nintendo Switch 2 Predictions # 445 1:47:34

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Best Nintendo Switch 1 Games # 444 2:00:50

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DOOM The Dark Ages Impressions W/ Krafty1111 # 443 2:12:46

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Grand Theft Auto VI Hype Levels, Can Nintendo Really Brick Consoles? # 442 1:41:08

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Xbox Prices Go Up! Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed to 2026 # 441 1:49:23

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Is Clair Obscur Expedition 33 the Frontrunner for Game of the Year? # 440 1:31:02

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Has Nintendo Lost Its Identity With Switch 2? # 439 1:45:22