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E3 2017's show floor is about to open, but major press conferences have already started! We discuss leaks, rumors, and our own predictions for games to be shown by EA, Microsoft, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Sony, Nintendo, and the PC Gaming Show. Surprising new announcements, hotly anticipated sequels, and awkward stage show moments - "Video Game Christmas" is here! Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes Get 10% off awesome gaming gear we designed ourselves, including t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, posters, phone cases, and more at tinyurl.com/1Pvs2P. Thanks for supporting our show!

We discuss some games we're playing currently including Persona 5, Mass Effect: Andromeda, Heroes of the Storm 2.0, Nier: Automata, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Also, we've opened up a merch store! Available now, get 10% off some awesome gaming gear that co-host Taylor Reeh designed himself. Go to http://www.tinyurl.com/1Pvs2P to take advantage of our store's launch sale. Click on any item you see on the page to see the 10% off discount apply on t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, posters, phone cases, and more. All sales directly support our podcast and site's hosting costs, so thank you for supporting us! Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

After an extended break, co-host Taylor Reeh and friend of the show Alex Merenyi return from Boston to discuss their PAX East 2017 experience and quick impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with Ryan Reeh. Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Final Fantasy series and we’re celebrating with this music tribute episode! In 1987, the developers of Square, now known as Square Enix, believed that Final Fantasy would be the last title they ever released. The NES RPG’s popularity launched one of the world’s best-selling video game franchises of all time. In this episode, you’ll hear 11 incredible remixes of our favorite tracks from the series. What’s your favorite Final Fantasy game, song, or soundtrack? We want 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! 00:00 - BITGEN14 (Final Fantasy I) by Dj Cutman 02:21 - Secrets Abound (Final Fantasy I) by Midgarian Sky 05:28 - Techno de Chocobo (Final Fantasy VI) by Tepid 09:53 - Run Past Through the Plain (Final Fantasy Tactics) by FerdK 13:16 - Fighting (Final Fantasy VII) by Mykah 19:05 - The Man with the Machine Gun (Final Fantasy VIII) by Mykah 23:54 - Decisive Battle (Final Fantasy VI) by Dj Cutman 25:49 - Adagio for Synths (Final Fantasy IV) by bLiNd 28:38 - Sector 7 Hath Wrought the Angel (Final Fantasy VII) by Trenthian 33:38 - Yuna Tropical House Remix (Final Fantasy X) by Will & Tim 39:23 - Victory Fanfare (Final Fantasy VII) Holder & Ephixa Links to all artists' tracks featured on this episode are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

Co-host Taylor Reeh joins the Video Game Logic podcast, hosted by Jared "Shrink" Arthur & Caffeine Rage, to chat about the death of a Twitch streamer during a charity marathon, games being sold on hype over substance, and GameStop's controversial Circle of Life sales program. Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

The Nintendo Switch will hit store shelves on March 3rd this year. Co-host Ryan Reeh gives us his hands-on impressions after playing several games on the upcoming new console at a preview event over the weekend. Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

Rumors swirl that GameStop employees may be lying to its customers. Oculus loses a lawsuit against Zenimax, which could halt Rift sales. Plus some new game releases, announcements, and more. Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

Reviewers are raving about Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. New mobile Fire Emblem games are coming out surprisingly soon. Plus, this week in video game history seven years ago, BioWare & EA release Mass Effect 2 on Xbox 360 & PC. All that and some new game releases, announcements, and more. Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

We’re back from the holiday break recapping the major Nintendo Switch announcements, our most anticipated games of 2017, Awesome Games Done Quick, and our video game pub trivia panel from MAGFest 2017. Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

Today's episode wraps up our GOTY 2016 coverage, with our top ten editors' choice awards and our consensus Game of the Year with two runners-up. A wrap up of our awards this year is at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes Special thanks to all the creative minds behind our favorite video games released in 2016! Our show couldn't be possible without your time, passion, and dedication to your craft.

Our Game of the Year coverage continues with part two of our special award honors: Best New Character Best Gameplay Moment Guilty Pleasure of the Year Biggest/Most Important News Story Worst Trend A wrap up of our awards thus far is at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

Welcome to the 1P vs. 2P Podcast's 2016 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 week one honors include: Best Surprise, Best Looking Game/Visual Style, Biggest Disappointment, Best Mobile/Handheld Game. A wrap up of our awards thus far is at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

We’re celebrating Nintendo’s best NES titles, all playable on the new NES Classic Edition, with a music tribute episode. It was 1985 when Nintendo launched the groundbreaking Nintendo Entertainment System that perhaps saved the American home video game industry. In this episode, you’ll hear hear 13 incredible remixes of the NES Classic Edition’s 30 games. 00:00 - Put 'Em Up (Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream) by bLiNd 06:20 - I Am Dracula (Castlevania) by bLiNd 10:53 - Wily's Requiem (Mega Man II) by Nekofrog 14:38 - Overworld Remix (Super Mario Bros. 2) by Smooth McGroove feat. Ben Briggs 18:15 - BITGEN10 (Dr. Mario) by Dj Cutman 19:54 - Bagu & the Riverman (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link) by Dj Cutman & Spamtron 22:34 - Brinstar, Instrumental Mix (Metroid) by Sammus feat. Dj Cutman 26:12 - Intro, Prelude (Final Fantasy) by Untested Methods 28:10 - Level 1-1 Dancehall Ragga Mix (Super Mario Bros.) by McVaffe 30:44 - Staff Boss Battle (Super Mario Bros. 3) by Selecta Novel 33:01 - On the Wind (Balloon Fight) by Brandon Strader 36:28 - Creampuff Starship, Theme of the Star Herald (Kirby's Adventure) by analoq 40:36 - Preseason Mode, Player 1 (Tecmo Bowl) by Chris Holland Links to all artists' tracks featured on this episode are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes What’s your favorite NES game or soundtrack? Tell us at 1Pvs2P.com/contactus

Experts discover the PS4 Pro runs some games worse than the base PS4. The NES Classic Edition sells out everywhere immediately. Game preservationists win four long-lost Kirby games at auction. Plus, Dishonored 2, Watch Dogs 2, Pokemon Sun & Moon, and some new game announcements. Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

Bethesda stops giving press early copies of its games, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare drops, and the next Tomb Raider game leaks on a subway. Our sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at http://www.1Pvs2P.com/shownotes