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Sony and Microsoft are in a now second week of the war of potshots and statements. Microsoft alleges Sony makes deals that effectively block big third-party games from appearing on Xbox Game Pass. While Microsoft proves just how unprofitable it would be to keep COD off Sony's platform. This will certainly have Sean, Marc, and Daniel in their feelings.   Game Delays continue as now Hogwarts Legacy is the next big game that moves its release date to 2023. Some other smaller games also have to take the hit and head into 2023 as well.    There are some major game-related events on the horizon with a recently announced Disney + Marvel showcase and Gamescom's Opening Night Live too.    All of this, plus Marc has some thoughts on PlayStation maybe having their own PC game launcher too.   You can also watch this episode on video through our Youtube channel, W2M Network. You can go subscribe and ring the bell there to get notified when there's a new episode: https://youtu.be/ERfrRGXl2Q4  Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d  Visit Our Website: https://w2mnet.com/  Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork  Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean  Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague  Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork  Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork 

Alex and Chace are back with another episode in part two of their top 20 lists. Today, they look at the best NHL wingers in the game. However, they need to look at a bunch of signings first. Starting with some depth names and working their way up. Someone who ranked top five in last week's list signed an extension! From there, they start on the list. Alex notes how difficult this one was and why he feels there is so much volatility from year to year for the winger's list. Unlike centremen, there is no clear "best" player. Heck, Chace even argues there are upwards of eight guys that could be argued at number one. The guys start with their honourable mentions and work their way from 20 to 1. Breaking down each player on the list and how they got to that particular spot. As always, let the guys know if you agree or disagree with what they have!

It is certainly a mixed bag of a week in gaming with yet another major third-party release seeing a delay, this time it is Marvel's Midnight Suns. While the EVO Live event possibly teased Tekken 8 and the first Fatal Fury game in 23 years. Plus, is Marvel doing too much content between their films and TV Shows?   Sean, Marc, and Daniel give their thoughts on that, plus Xbox may be rolling out a new feature for Cloud Gaming Soon, an Xbox Game Pass Family Plan is actually being tested, and Ubisoft is in the news again and it involves Tencent. Also, one of its games, Beyond Good & Evil 2, actually has good news for once.    Sean has more thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles 3 as he approaches the 40-hour mark with the game and also finally gets to talk about all the announcements in the Pokemon Direct too.   You can also watch this episode on video through our Youtube channel, W2M Network. You can go subscribe and ring the bell there to get notified when there's a new episode: https://youtu.be/aFn3jJ8PqSI    Join us on Discord:  https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d  Visit Our Website:  https://w2mnet.com/  Follow Us on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork  Sean Twitter:  https://twitter.com/W2MSean  Marc Twitter:  https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague  Follow us on Twitch:  https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork  Follow Us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork 

What's up, Internet?  On the latest episode of Last Word SC radio, Rachael Kriger and Jamie Rooke talk about the MLS All-Star Game and Skills Challenge, with MLS taking both victories over their rivals south of the border, Liga MX All-Stars.  Also, the two discuss a busy transfer window, including the New England Revolution making a lot of moves, sending Sebastian Lletget to FC Dallas as the most notable move. Also, the two break down moves across the league, including Matt Miazga to FC Cincinnati and David Ochoa be traded to D.C. United from Real Salt Lake.  Finally, for Last Words, Jamie discusses some upcoming work he has at Last Word SC, while Rachael breaks down the big question surrounding women's soccer: where in the world will the NWSL Final be?  Thanks as always to our sponsors: Last Word on Sports, the Beautiful Game Network, Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC. 

Alex and Chace are back with their yearly Top 20 rankings list! Today, they start with the Best NHL Centres. Both the guys have created a list of the Top 20 Centres in the NHL today. However, before they start, they look back at their lists from last season! Who did they have where? And who do they expect to drop? From there, they start with some honourable mentions. The players that were just outside of the top 20, most of them with a good case to be on the list. Finally, they work their way through the list. Giving their detailed defence as to why they have each player ranked where they did. This year, there were a lot of similarities but not too many exact matches. The guys debate why they have certain players higher or lower than the other and also discuss the idea of tiers for centres. Let them know if you agree or disagree with their rankings and why!

On our latest episode, so is Call of Duty "nothing special?" or is it "indescribable?" These are the statements put out by Microsoft and Sony concerning whether or not it would be ok for Call of Duty to be owned by Xbox.    Sean and Marc debate on who's right considering some other factors at play involving the franchise as well. Is it a good idea to have them skip a year? And is there really no way to have a COD competitor?    Warner Bros. Discovery has apparently shelved Batgirl and it may be due to monetary reasons. Why not just release it on HBO Max instead? And was there any interest in this film? Does it further the negative narrative about DC Films?   Also, it is finally here, Sean has initial impressions of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the game he's been waiting for all year. Does it live up to the hype and all of the praise from critics? What about the story, the characters, and how is the battle system?    Plus, the duo have their say on the reports that Grand Theft Auto VI is set in Miami and will feature a Latina main character. Sean is obviously a lot more excited, but Marc has some concerns for sure.    The next Tomb Raider game's plot may have leaked, EVO is going to have a press conference type event called EVO Live, will there be some big announcements? Also, rumors are swelling about a huge D23 for Marvel Disney Plus shows. What are the guys excited about from the big slate?   You can also check out the podcast a little earlier by watching over on our Youtube Channel, W2M Network, by going here: https://youtu.be/rzGsdb2VoEk    Timestamps:    00:00:00 Intro & Housekeeping   Special Entertainment Topic   00:02:40 Batgirl Movie Canceled, Could HBO Max be canned too? And What Marvel stuff could be announced at D23 Expo 2022    What's in the Gaming News   00:32:00 Sony's Concerns Over Xbox Owning Call of Duty and  Microsoft's response to it, Will the acquisition actually go through?   00:47:40 Grand Theft Auto VI Set in Miami And Feature a Latina Lead   00:58:45 PS Plus & Xbox Game Pass Games  01:05:00 Next Tomb Raider Game's Plot Possibly Leaked 01:09:10 Warhammer 40K Dark Tide Gets Delayed Again 01:12:05 EA Pays for Naming Rights for Spain's La Liga 01:13:25 Could Mortal Kombat 12 Be Announced at EVO Live 2022? 01:17:40 AEW Fight Forever Gets Some New Info   Games We Are Playing 01:20:15 Bloodborne & Remnant from the Ashes - (Marc) 01:25:20 Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - (Sean)   Join us on Discord:  https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d   Visit Our Website:  https://w2mnet.com/   Follow Us on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork   Sean Twitter:  https://twitter.com/W2MSean   Marc Twitter:  https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague   Follow us on Twitch:  https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork   Follow Us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

This episode was originally recorded on July 27. Apologies for taking a little longer to get it out to you all. We also do the podcast in video form on our Youtube channel and it gets out much quicker there: https://youtu.be/tpY5ZXpYmxo On this episode, there's quite a lot going on between the KOTOR remake having major issues to Ubisoft continuing to have delays and cancelations.   VR also is a big fixture this week with Meta announcing a price hike and PSVR 2 getting another info drop as well. SDCC just happened too. Sean and Marc discuss some of their favorite announcements from the big convention. Plus, there's also a Black Panther open-world game in the works too.   Sean's excitement for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 reaches a fever pitch as it's only a few days away. While Marc is playing Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Visit Our Website: https://w2mnet.com/ Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

This episode was originally recorded on July 20. Apologies for taking so long to get it out for audio listeners. We also do the podcast on our Youtube channel and it gets out much quicker there: https://youtu.be/rzGsdb2VoEk   On this episode, is a double dose of impressions from Sean regarding Stray and As Dusk Falls, two games currently on PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass respectively. Sean enjoys both games, one for being a great cat simulator, and the other for telling a terrific suspense tale with narrative game aspects. In the news, Bayonetta 3 finally gets a release date, Sony finishes their acquisition of Bungie and then acquires Repeat.gg, as the guys discuss what PlayStation's strategy could be for making so many varied acquisitions in a short span of time. Plus, what are some Konami franchises that could use a revival? Could Nintendo be doing more with CG in their games and maybe even push into TV series after buying a Japanese company Dynamo? What are some shows that work in this type of vein? Marc has some thoughts on the decision to not make Final Fantasy XVI turn-based and how the young generation has something to do. He's also not to fond of what's going on with the Assassin's Creed franchise too. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Visit Our Website: https://w2mnet.com/ Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

What's up, Internet? On the latest episode of Last Word SC Radio, Rachael Kriger and Harvey Cruz take you through the Wednesday night U.S. Open Cup matches. Harvey licks the wounds of the New York Red Bulls, who got thrashed by Orlando City SC 5-1, while Rachael recaps the thrilling penalty shootout between Sacramento Republic FC of the USL Championship and Sporting Kansas City. For the first time 2008, a USL side is taking on an MLS side in the Final. And remember, a spot in the Concacaf Champions League is up for grabs. Also, the duo discusses the loan of Jozy Altidore to Liga MX side Puebla, after some failed playing time with the New England Revolution. Harvey then talks about the recent debuts of two big internationals for Toronto FC, while the two then end the roundtable with the news that Eli Manning and Sue Bird are making a $40 million investment in NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League. For last words, Rachael and Harvey talk about Europe, including a pitch to check out Sunday's UEFA Women's EURO Final between England and Germany. 

Alex and Chace are back after originally planning to take the week off. However, way too much has happened that they couldn't resist recording. Today, they start by looking at the blockbuster Matthew Tkachuk trade. The guys spend almost 30 minutes breaking down this deal and what it means for both sides. Not only how do the players fit for each team, but what does it mean for each team's future? From there, the guys switch gears to ask what on Earth the Columbus Blue Jackets are doing? They re-signed Patrik Laine to a deal that then caused them to trade away arguably a better winger who is for sure on a better contract. Alex has a hot take about the Blue Jackets and has done a full 180 on them since the offseason started. Finally, the guys take a look at a handful of smaller news signings that happened and quickly give their opinions on those too.

Alex is back with another incredibly busy week of action! Today, he will be looking at the Ottawa Senators Offseason. Pierre Dorion has been on a mission this summer, and the moves have been plentiful. Joining him to break it all down is Silver Seven writer, Trevor Shackles! Trevor has joined Alex twice before and today, the guys have a ton to talk about. They start with the first piece that happened since the last podcast. And that would be Ottawa acquiring Cam Talbot in net. They discuss what it means for Ottawa's goalie situation both now and going forward. From there, they take a look at two massive signings in Claude Giroux and Joshua Norris. The guys discuss whether or not Giroux is the biggest free agent signing the Sens have ever had. As well, they also talk about the risk that comes with a Norris signing. Finally, the guys switch their attention to what kind of deals they want to see for remaining RFA's in Ottawa. As well as how they want to see the right side of the defence upgraded upon.

Alex and Chace are back with another week of content. Today, they take a look at the NHL Free Agent roundup. Examining all the signings that happened after they recorded last week. That includes a shocking signing of Johnny Gaudreau to a city no one had on the radar as a possibility. From there, they discuss what the Metro may look like this year with so many teams looking to improve. Next, the guys look into some trades that occurred on the weekend and what it means for the three teams involved. Who won out of this? And why does Alex try and convince Chace one team doesn't lose as much as originally thought? Finally, Alex and Chace break down some depth signings that took place around the league and give their opinions on which ones they enjoy the most. As well as which ones could make the most impact that fans may not expect. Tune in for all of that and more, with the MnM Hockey Podcast!

What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, Matt Pollard, Harvey Cruz, and Jamie Rookie get together. We discuss whether it's time for Seattle Sounders, New England Revolution, and LA Galaxy to panic. Then we look at Taty Castellanos leaving NYCFC and Gareth Bale's MLS debut. We banter about the various friendlies MLS teams are playing against European clubs. Then we preview and predict games for this coming weekend. 

Sean, Marc, and Daniel discuss the announcement of Kirby's Dream Buffet, Sean has initial thoughts on Bright Memory Infinite, as he's reviewing the game.   Plus, God of War Ragnarok has a release date, Forspoken is Delayed Again, Supermassive Games getting acquired, Haven being fully acquired by Sony, should Last of Us Part 1 Remake cost $70, Rockstar confirming GTA 6 development is the priority, and much more.   Due to some news items involving Ubisoft and Assassin's Creed Liberation HD and Sony, the guys also debate the merits of buying physical media versus digital media, does it really make a difference at this point? And what is everyone's preference now?   You can watch the podcast in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel here:  https://youtu.be/i49QNAV9l_k    Timestamps:   Intro & Games We Are Playing - (00:00:40) Fire Emblem: Three Hopes - Marc (00:04:55) Bright Memory Infinite First Impressions - Sean * A Digital Code was Provided For Review by the PR Company *   What’s in the News - (00:10:15) Forspoken Delayed, God of War: Ragnarok Release Date, Skull & Bones Gameplay & Release Date Reveal (00:19:35) Kirby’s Dream Buffet Announced (00:28:40) Lollipop Chainsaw is Getting a Remake (00:26:15) Ubisoft starts up the Physical vs Digital Debate Again (00:38:40) Xbox Series Consoles Double Xbox One Sales in Japan (00:45:15) Sony Completes Purchase of Haven Studios & SuperMassive Acquired By Nordisk. Could increased global Inflation cause fewer studios to be purchased and more companies selectively buy known IP instead? (00:55:00) Should The Last of Us Part 1 Remake cost $70? Will there be a Last of Us Part 3? (01:01:15) PlayStation 5 gets an official Third Party SSD Drive and Is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Really Only on PS5 Because of its SSD? (01:08:05) Grand Theft Auto IV and Red Dead Redemption Remasters shelved to focus on GTA 6. (01:15:25) E3 is Back Thanks to ReedPop, Could it Succeed? (01:18:40) Xbox 360 Games Ending Soon on Games For Gold (01:22:40) Which do you think does better a Terminator game or a Robocop Game? (01:28:30) Sean laments Kazuki Takahashi, Creator of Yu-Gi-Oh’s sad passing (01:30:50) Ending: Upcoming Games & TV Talk   Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d  Visit Our Website: https://w2mnet.com/ Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork 

Alex and Chace are back with the busiest week of the NHL season! Today, they look at every deal that happened before 5 pm on Day One in NHL Free Agency. Going team by team, the guys look at each move they made throughout the day. Giving their analysis and whether or not they like the deal. From there, they also discuss the trades that teams made and how they may impact the league going forward. Alex is very excited about the Ottawa Senators making some moves. However, Chace isn't as excited about what his favourite team decided to do, especially in net. The guys try and go through the logic of the Matt Murray trade and how it may work out. Follow along as the guys go through the winners and losers of Day One of NHL Free Agency. Any moves made after their deadline will be covered next week!

Alex is finally back after two months off of watching the playoffs unfold. Today, he has a ton of news to break down. And to help him do it, Managing Editor of Silver Seven, Nate joins him! This is Nate's second time on the podcast and the two get started right away by looking at the Colin White buyout. Was it the right move? As well, what does it mean for both sides? From there, they look at the Alex DeBrincat trade that Pierre Dorion pulled off. Both Alex and Nate love this deal, and even the "worst-case" scenario would be a win for Ottawa. They quickly discuss a Joshua Norris extension and the rest of the draft before diving into the Matt Murray trade. They have to speculate on it at first, but the trade actually does drop near the end of the episode and you get their live reactions. Finally, they discuss what they would like to see in free agency.

Alex and Chace are back as the busiest part of the NHL offseason keeps moving on. Today, they do an NHL Draft Recap. Examining all of the signings and trades that happened before and during the draft. As well as quickly going over winners and losers of the draft as well. They start with looking at some defencemen that have re-signed with their teams. A wide range of players that includes young with potential, all the way to players into their 30's already. From there, they cover some goalies that have either re-signed or been traded to a different team. The common theme remains that the goaltending scene in the NHL these days is very underwhelming. How do you adjust for that when grading trades? Finally, the guys get into the NHL draft. Looking at some massive trades that happened during the draft. However, also looking at players who slipped and what it means going forward.

Alex and Chace are back after another big week of news. Today, they start by taking a look at a big trade that dropped last week which helped a team clear some cap space up. However, did it really make sense for both sides? Additionally, the guys examine a flurry of NHL Coaching Moves that took place this week. That makes two episodes in a row where NHL coaching moves are a featured item. From there, they take a look at some other news which includes contract signings. As well as taking a quick look at what to expect from the NHL Entry Draft tonight. Chace has been working on his prospect model and gives some names that he thinks could be undervalued. As well as getting into a discussion about Shane Wright and his worthiness of First Overall Selection.

What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, the boys discuss midseason talking points on MLS. Are Austin and RSL legit? Who's the best team in the East? Has Toronto FC become a parody of themselves from 2012? Who's winning the Wooden Spoon?  Then in the Round Table we look ahead to Rivalry Week and pick the games we're most excited to watch and the results. 

Now that the first six months have passed in 2022 it serves as a great halfway point to examine how things have been up to this point in the gaming year. Sean, Marc, and Daniel give out their Best Games of 2022 So Far with each person dishing out their Top 5. You’d obviously expect major games such as Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden West to be on there, but what surprises could be there for some games to check out this summer.    Sean also checked out some games this week, namely the newly released DLC Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, the Live a Live Demo, and Neon White as well. Sean discusses why he absolutely loves Neon White. How the Live a Live Demo gets you hyped for the remaster’s release in a few weeks. Plus, Marc also has a lot more thoughts on Fire Emblem: Three Hopes as well.    In the news, Sucker Punch finally quells rumors of a new Sly Cooper or InFamous game, Nintendo opens up a monthly subscription warranty program for the Switch, HALO Infinite Co-op Campaign progression and why it is a good thing for more games.    There’s also discussion on gamer hate affecting both God of War Ragnarok and Return to Monkey Island.  The death of the Intellivision Amico patent, could an NFT console actually happen? And what are some Nintendo franchises we’d like to see make a return?    You can also watch the show on the W2M Network Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/HQF7AdY9JX8    Timestamps:  (00:00:00) - Intro: 4th of July Celebrations Games We Played - (00:02:10) - Fire Emblem: Three Hopes - Marc  (00:09:10) - Marc completes his SNES Physical Collection  (00:12:15) - Neon White - Sean (00:17:25) - Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course - Sean (00:20:30) - Live a Live Demo & Card Shark Demo - Sean What’s Going on in the News - (00:23:20) - Nintendo Wide Care Launches in Japan - A Monthly Warranty Subscription  (00:29:00) - Nintendo Franchises We’d Like to See Get Sequels (00:40:10) - Sucker Punch Definitively Says There Are NO Sly Cooper or InFamous games in development. (00:44:30) - HALO Co-op Campaign Has Progress For All Players (00:49:00) - Mary DeMarle joins Mass Effect 4 Writing Team   (00:54:40) - EA Knocks Singleplayer Games Going for a Twitter Trend (00:58:00) - Ubisoft Ends Multiplayer Servers for Some Old Games (01:00:20) - Blizzard Purchases Spellbreak Studio Proletariat  (01:03:30) - God of War Release Date Circus and Gamer Hate Towards Ron Gilbert and Sony Santa Monica Employees (01:16:15) - The First NFT Game Console is a Scam and Intellivision Amico Patent Dead (01:21:40) - Sony Files Patent That Includes Many PS3 Accessories (01:25:20) - Good Klonoa Remaster Sales Could Lead to More For Series  Main Topic -  (01:28:00) - Top 5 Games of 2022 So Far Ending -  (01:31:10) - Games Coming Out This Week & TV Show Talk   Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Visit Our Website: https://w2mnet.com/  Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork  Sean Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean Marc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumanityPlague Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork