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We're back from the four day-long music & gaming festival MAGFest 2016 to discuss our favorite show highlights from this electric event, including recaps of indie game demos and appearances by:Temmie Chang, Artist (Undertale)Anthony Burch, Writer (Borderlands series)Ashley Burch, Voice actor (Borderlands 2)Wes Johnson, Voice actor (Fallout & Elder Scrolls series)Mike Rosson, Voice actor (Fallout series)Jan Johns, Voice actor (Fallout 4)Keiji Inafune, Designer/Producer (Mega Man, Mighty No. 9)Manami Matsumae, Composer (Mega Man, Shovel Knight)Ellen McLain, Voice actor (Portal series, Team Fortress 2)John Patrick Lowrie, Voice actor (League of Legends, Team Fortress 2)Read Only MemoriesRobot Puzzle SmashMister MartCirclesLegacy of the Elder StarBlade BalletClash Cup TurboLiegeGuns of IcarusCombat CoreKiller QueenCroatoanLinks to our MAGFest 2016 indie dev interviews, gameplay teasers, music credits, and other show note

On February 12, 1990, one of the best video games to ever be released came to North America - Super Mario Bros 3. Its influence continues to span console generations. Revisit this Nintendo classic with this longform episode, celebrating SMB3's history and legacy in video games. Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes/   

Co-host Taylor recaps his PAX South 2016 experience from last weekend, including his Intel RealSense & Jackbox Games interviews, a preview of the upcoming turn-based strategy iOS game Warbits, and impressions on the Firaxis panel on XCOM 2 mods.Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes/

Nintendo’s next console, the NX, gets a rumored release window, indie developer Jonathan Blow releases The Witness on PC & PS4, and the PlayStation classic Final Fantasy Tactics turns 18 years old.Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes/ 

A rift, if you will, between two futures of gaming is forming: one for those with VR and one for those without. Catch up on the state of the VR industry with our longform editorial feature about this month's Oculus Rift preorder buzz. Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes/

2015 was a banner year for video games, but this year is shaping up to be even better. In this episode, we count down our most anticipated games of 2016!00:53 - Overwatch02:32 - XCOM 203:47 - Gran Turismo Sport05:47 - Final Fantasy VII Remake09:54 - Indivisble11:59 - Dishonored 213:37 - Doom15:53 - Cuphead17:20 - Uncharted 4: A Thief's End20:43 - The Witness23:12 - Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam24:26 - Star Ocean: Integrity & Faithlessness27:09 - No Man's Sky29:13 - Dark Souls III31:19 - Fire Emblem Fates32:25 - Yooka-Laylee34:32 - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided35:51 - The Last Guardian37:52 - Zelda Wii U39:51 - Mass Effect: Andromeda41:25 - Quantum Break43:33 - Horizon: Zero Dawn44:11 - Persona 544:56 - Mirror's Edge Catalyst45:56 - For Honor46:51 - Gears of War 447:53 - Street Fighter V48:21 - Rez: Infinite49:06 - Gr

This is it! Our final debate of 2015. In this episode, we crown our consensus Game of the Year award winner, and two deserving runners-up from a list of 26 nominees total.00:38 - 1Pvs2P.com's GOTY 2015 Nominees59:06 - 1Pvs2P.com's GOTY 2015 Award WinnerSpecial thanks to all the creative minds behind our favorite video games released in 2015! Our show couldn't be possible without your time, passion, and dedication to your craft.Our full list of GOTY awards, candidates, runners-up, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes/

Before our consensus Game of the Year is debated, producer & co-host Taylor Reeh breaks down his top ten Editors' Choice video games of 2015.00:27 - #10: Star Wars Battlefront04:18 - #9: Splatoon09:43 - #8: Undertale11:19 - #7: Just Cause 315:20 - #6: Heroes of the Storm20:54 - #5: Super Mario Maker25:24 - #4: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain31:07 - #3: Fallout 435:09 - #2: Rocket League38:52 - #1: The Witcher 3: Wild HuntOur full list of GOTY awards, candidates, runners-up, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at 1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

Coverage continues with writer & co-host Ryan Reeh counting down his top ten Editors' Choice video games of 2015.00:58 - #10: Galak-Z: The Dimensional05:31 - #9: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt12:00 - #8: Grow Home15:50 - #7: Bloodborne20:56 - #6: Fallout 428:13 - #5: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate33:43 - #4: Rocket League38:25 - #3: Undertale43:13 - #2: Super Mario Maker49:38 - #1: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainOur full list of GOTY awards, candidates, runners-up, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at 1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

2015 is coming to a close and so begins our Game of the Year deliberations. We have many awards to give out on week one, including some not so prestigious honors:Best SurpriseBest Looking Game/Visual Style  Biggest DisappointmentBest Mobile/Handheld GameBest New CharacterBest New InnovationBest Early Access ExperienceGuilty Pleasure of the Year  Biggest/Most Important News StoryWorst TrendOur full list of candidates, runners-up, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at 1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

Why do so many video games we own end up unplayed or unfinished? How old is the oldest game in your backlog? Do you feel pressured to play through your games? Big backlogs happen to the best of us. With Black Friday sales over and Game of the Year awards coming up, we discuss which video games we haven’t played yet and why in our neverending backlogs.Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all our episodes are at 1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

GameSpot editor Chris Watters joins us to discuss which games are worth playing and why in his new book, The Gamer's Bucket List: The 50 Video Games to Play Before You Die.Links to Chris' book, his Twitter account, our music credits, and other show notes on all our episodes are at 1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

November's Nintendo Direct was packed with new game announcements and features. Twilight Princess HD comes to the Wii U, Mario Maker gets a new curation tool, and Cloud storms in to battle as a new character in Smash. Star Wars: Battlefront headlines this week’s new releases. Plus, we breakdown Fallout 4 & Call of Duty Black Ops III as games we’re both playing through.Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all our episodes are at 1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

Activision Blizzard acquires Candy Crush studio King, BlizzCon 2015 brings a ton of announcements, and GG to Extra Life for raising millions from charity gaming marathons. Plus, Super Mario Galaxy history and other video game news!Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all our episodes are at 1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

Nintendo announces its first mobile game & new online service, Sony touts major VR ports at Paris Games Week, and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare turns 8 years old in This Week in Gaming History.Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all our episodes are at 1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

Our summer kept us busy playing video games, but we're back now to talk about them on the show! Catch up on Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Super Mario Maker, Heroes of the Storm, and more. Plus, we discuss some upcoming game of the year contenders, including Halo 5: Guardians, Fallout 4, and Just Cause 3.Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all our episodes are at 1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

Summer Games Done Quick showcases video game speedruns for charity. Halo 5: Guardians loses split-screen multiplayer. Plus, we rewind with indie puzzle platformer Braid, released 7 years ago.Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all our episodes are at 1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

We recap the craziest matches from EVO 2015, the world's largest fighting game tournament. The makers of Pokemon release Tembo the Badass Elephant for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Plus, FIFA is dead...start playing Rocket League now!Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all our episodes are at 1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

This week's episode pays tribute to Nintendo President & CEO Satoru Iwata, who passed away this weekend. The quirky PC game Soda Drinker Pro now helps physical therapy patients. Plus, we share this week's video game releases, new announcements, and more.Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all our episodes are at 1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

A Redditor discovers a Nintendo PlayStation prototype. Mighty No. 9’s creator tries to Kickstart the next Mega Man Legends. Plus, Killer7’s cult-classic cell-shaded style turns 10 years old.Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all our episodes are at 1Pvs2P.com/shownotes