On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Jens Dietrich to discuss how everyone is dealing with the tightening of restrictions due to COVID-19, Nioh 2, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, more Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo talk, Xbox Series X Storage, comfort food games, and more.
Things begin with the trio discussing their personal experiences with Coronavirus restrictions, the delay of Final Fantasy VII Remake special editions, and new release films going online.
Next, a short discussion on the Nintendo Indie World Direct and some games that everyone is looking forward to from the 19-minute showcase.
After that, Jens discusses how he is loving his time with Nioh 2. While Sean is enjoying the early hours of Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Plus, Jens gives his thoughts on the FFVII Remake Demo and Marc has more to say on Street Fighter V on Switch.
Furthermore, Resident Evil 3 Remake Demo News, February 2020 NPD Numbers, Microsoft’s decision to use NVMe storage cards for the Xbox Series X and what it could mean for the price of extra storage on the system, and the Control expansion news.
Finally, the crew talks about their favorite comfort food games to go back to in this time of Social Distancing and Self-Isolating. Along with bantering about upcoming games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Doom: Eternal.
Timestamps
Intro and Opening Banter (0:00): How everyone is dealing with COVID-19 Restrictions, FFVII Remake special edition delay, and new release films going online
Nintendo Indie World Direct (18:15)
Games We’ve Been Playing: Nioh 2 (24:03), Ori and the Will of the Wisps (38:09), Metroid Fusion, Star Fox (SNES), Street Fighter V Switch (44:55), FFVIIR Demo (48:16)
News of the Week: Resident Evil 3 Demo News (1:00:20), February 2020 NPD Numbers (1:02:00), Microsoft Xbox Series X Storage (1:09:35), Control Expansion (1:30:30)
Special Topic: Our Favorite Comfort Food Games and Upcoming Games Talk (1:32:40)