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1Pvs2P.com editor Ryan Reeh talks about being on the bubble of next-generation console releases - the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. Plus, Ryan shares his quick impressions of Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary event and games he’s played in 2020 so far.

Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

Our staff shares their top ten editors' choice awards, special honors, and our consensus Game of the Year for 2019!

A written wrap-up of our awards this year is at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/showblog/goty2019

Special thanks to all the creative minds behind our favorite video games released in 2019! Our show couldn't be possible without your time, passion, and dedication to your craft.

Before playing Red Dead Redemption 2, we discuss the behind-the-scenes stories shared by anonymous Rockstar Games' employees on the company's troubling culture of game development crunch. Plus, our thoughts on recent games we've been playing or in the backlog to catch up on, including Yoku's Island Express, Destiny 2: Forsaken, Mario Tennis Aces, God of War, Marvel's Spider-Man, TumbleSeed, Octopath Traveler, Celeste, SoulCalibur VI, and Tetris Effect.

How do you feel about playing Red Dead Redemption 2 or the video games industry’s work culture of crunch? Tell us at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/contactus and we might just read or play your message on our next episode!

Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

It's #MAR10Day! March 10. Mar10. Mario. See what they did there? You know Mario, Nintendo’s most beloved video game character! Celebrate MAR10 Day with our favorite remixes of Mario music.

What's your favorite Mario game song or soundtrack? We’d love to hear from you! Tell us at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/contactus and we might just read or play your message on our next episode!

Links to buy all artists' tracks featured on this episode are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes/2018/03/10/show-notes-ep96-mar10day-playlist-

00:00 - New Donk City (Super Mario Odyssey) by Video Game Remixes

03:01 - Overworld (Super Mario Bros. 2) by Qumu Music

05:04 - Pipes (Super Mario Bros. 3) by Seventh Epic

07:59 - 3D Hip Hop (Super Mario 3D World)

10:39 - Boo! Step (Super Mario World) by Joshua Morse

13:50 - To the Stars (Super Mario Galaxy) by Laura Intravia & Stephan Wells

18:48 - Delfino Plaza (Super Mario Sunshine) by Qumu Music

21:24 - Mario's Rooftop Pool Party (Super Mario Bros.)

23:28 - Wings to the Sky (Super Mario 64) by halc

26:03 - Mario Paint But You Can Dance To It (Mario Paint) by MatrixMarioX

27:02 - Shrooms (Super Mario RPG) by Ben Briggs

29:55 - Dream Racing (Mario Kart 64) by prozax

Listen to the audio version of Super Video Game Pub Trivia II Turbo, a MAGFest 2018 panel hosted by 1Pvs2P.com editors Ryan & Taylor Reeh:

"Come and test your obscure gaming knowledge and win prizes with your friends at Super Video Game Pub Trivia II Turbo! Show up early to sign up as a team with up to six players. Need teammates? Don't worry, we will assign any free agents! Trivia categories include gaming history, video game soundtracks, current industry news, and more."

The MAGFest 2018 'Super Video Game Pub Trivia II Turbo' panel was hosted on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. MAGFest, short for "Music And Gaming Festival", is a party dedicated to the appreciation of video game music, gaming of all types, and the gaming community. For more information about MAGFest events, visit https://www.magfest.org

The video version, slides, music credits, and other show notes on this and all other episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

Today's episode wraps up our GOTY 2017 coverage, with our top ten editors' choice awards and our consensus Game of the Year!

A written wrap-up of our awards this year is at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/showblog/goty2017

Special thanks to all the creative minds behind our favorite video games released in 2017! Our show couldn't be possible without your time, passion, and dedication to your craft.

Our Game of the Year 2017 coverage continues with part two of our special award honors:

Best New Character

Best Gameplay Moment

Best Music

Biggest/Most Important News Story

Worst Trend

Our written awards recap is at: http://www.1Pvs2P.com/showblog/goty2017

Welcome to the 1P vs. 2P Podcast's 2017 Game of the Year Awards! Join us for our deliberations this month as we recap the biggest news of the year, unveil our top ten editors' choice picks, our consensus Game of the Year, and more.

Part one of our GOTY 2017 honors include:

Best Surprise

Best Looking Game/Visual Style  

Biggest Disappointment

Best Mobile/Handheld Game

Our written awards recap is at: http://www.1Pvs2P.com/showblog/goty2017

It’s that time of year...holiday music everywhere in December, including our show! In this episode, you’ll hear 9 iconic video game tracks remixed with holiday twists, all from the very talented artists at Scarlet Moon Records and GameChops.

What video games are you planning to play over the holidays? We’d love to hear from you! Tell us at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/contactus and we might just read or play your message on our next episode!

Links to buy all artists' tracks featured on this episode are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes/2017/12/8/show-notes-ep91-videogameschristmas-playlist-

00:00 - Christmas Garden (Yoshi's Island) by Mustin

02:34 - Rainbow Road (Mario Kart 64) by Justin Lassen

04:47 - Winter/White Land (F-Zero) by Mustin

07:50 - Frigid/Snowy Scenery (Shenmue) by VECTORDRIVE

10:43 - Aspertia City - Winter (Pokémon Black & White 2) by Materia

14:03 - Suteki Da Ne - Holiday Version (Final Fantasy X) by Goomin Nam

18:00 - Troian Beauty (Final Fantasy IV) by Jayson Napolitano

21:27 - Peaceful Christmas (Chrono Trigger) by Dale North

24:36 - Toy Day (Animal Crossing: New Leaf) by Tokyo Elvis

We start the show discussing the ethics of loot boxes and microtransactions in many of this fall’s games, including Shadow of War, Destiny 2, Forza 7, and Star Wars Battlefront II. Plus, we break down the news that EA bought Titanfall developer Respawn for more than $400 Million, the Xbox One X launch, and Nintendo shutting down its Miiverse social network. Finally, we wrap up the show by talking about games we've been playing recently, including Super Mario Odyssey, Cuphead, Pyre, and Destiny 2.

How do you feel about loot boxes and microtransactions in AAA games? Tell us at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/contactus and we might just read or play your message on our next episode!

Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

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