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    Game Mess Decides

    The Game Mess Decides podcast is the weekly gaming news show from Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti. They decide all of the biggest issues in gaming so you don’t have to think for yourself.

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    373: GTA VI SET FOR FALL Nov 08, 2024

    Grand Theft Auto VI's release window narrows.
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
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    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    372: IS WOLVERINE IN TROUBLE? Nov 01, 2024

    Wolverine loses its creative director, the kool-aid man has warm blood and Halloween rules!!!
    Support our friend Bailey https://www.patreon.com/baileymeyers
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    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
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    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    371: RAYMAN RETURNS? Oct 25, 2024

    Is Rayman gonna make a comeback? Would anyone care? And let's play a Halloween game!
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    370: CONTROL SPINS OFF Oct 18, 2024

    Firebreak is a new co-op game set in the Control universe. Let's talk about that!
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    369: NINTENDO ALARM CLOCK? Oct 11, 2024

    Nintendo is making an alarm clock! OK!
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    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    368: IS BLIZZARD MAKING ANOTHER SHOOTER? Oct 04, 2024

    Blizzard might be working in another starcraft shooter, Tony Hawk is giving us hope and we are probably going to start some beef by fixing another list 😐.
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
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    367: BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS AT TGS 2024? Sep 27, 2024

    Playstation did their thing early this week, Tokyo Game Show is taking over the world and Jeff couldnt get a PS5Pro #skillissue
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    366: POKEMON IS SUING PALWORLD! AND GAME PATENTS ARE LAME! Sep 20, 2024

    The Pokemon Company and Nintendo are suing the Palworld devs, Jeff flew a plane and State of Play soon?
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    365: IS PS5 PRO A MISTAKE? Sep 13, 2024

    Well, let's talk about the PlayStation 5 Pro!
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    364: Astro Bot Is Everything Sep 06, 2024

    Astro Bot is amazing. Also, we both have COVID!
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    363: Will the PlayStation 5 Pro underwhelm? Aug 30, 2024

    **editors note: there might be something weird going on with the ads so im sorry if you get ads outside the usual breaks. Hopefully it wont happend in future episodes.
    o7 cristian out!**
    PS5 Pro rumors are swirling and an announcement seems imminent, but will the new console be worth much excitement?
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    362: ARE XBOX GAMES NO LONGER PLATFORM EXCLUSIVE? Aug 23, 2024

    Gamescom news, Indy spelunks his way into the PS5 and Shawn is here to keep us in check.
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    361: THE VEILGUARD HAS A RELEASE DATE!!! Aug 16, 2024

    Veilguard release date leaked and then was confirmed, and Tango Gameworks is back from the dead thanks to *check notes... PUBG?
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    360: PEOPLE DON'T LIKE BORDERLANDS Aug 09, 2024

    Early reviews are in for the Borderlands movie and YIKES.
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    359: DOES DESTINY HAVE A FUTURE? Aug 02, 2024

    What does the future of Bungie and Destiny look like after this week's terrible layoffs?
    Support our friend Raremonkey: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-helios-harpy-find-medical-answers
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    358: UNION WAVE Jul 26, 2024

    Gaming unions are beginning to sprout up, and voice actors are striking.
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    357: NINTENDO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOESN'T HAVE WHAT?? Jul 19, 2024

    Are we able to enjoy Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition even with its glaring missing features?
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
    Closest to the Messy Pin rules:

    • Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game.
    • The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score.
    • In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
    • The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
    • If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!
    356: WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH GAME PASS? Jul 12, 2024

    Xbox announced some big changes to Game Pass on all platforms this week. What do they mean for the future of the service? Jeff is joined by AJ Minotti to talk you through it all, chat about the other big news of the week, and compete in a draft of the best sports video games!
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    355: DAWNTRAIL DRAMA Jul 05, 2024

    Mike brought his brother AJ in to talk about Final Fantasy XIV's new expansion. Speaking of expansions, let's do a Mt. Rushmore of them!
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
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    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    354: SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE HITS HARD Jun 28, 2024

    Elden Ring's expansion is selling well, creating discourses, and getting patched.
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
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    353: SOMEHOW BUBSY RETURNED Jun 21, 2024

    Limited Run Games announced a bunch of new titles, including ... Bubsy? We're also gonna decide the Mt. Rushmore of gaming crossovers.
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
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    352: SGF: The Aftermath Jun 14, 2024

    We talk about everything we saw at SGF
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    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    351: ASTRO BOT SAVES US May 31, 2024

    A new Astro Bot game is announced! Let's examine that and the rest of the PlayStation State of Play.
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    350: NEIL DRUCKMANN WANTS TO COOK May 24, 2024

    Neil wants to fill the gap between gamers and non-gamers. And Call of Duty drops a very goofy teaser.
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    349: IS ASSASSIN'S CREED BACK?! May 17, 2024

    Assassin's Creed: Shadows is sounding good, but will it live up to the hype? Jeff and Shawn discuss that, PlayStation's strategies moving forward, the best villains in gaming, and more!
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
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    348: XBOX'S FAILED MANAGEMENT May 10, 2024

    Xbox announced the closures of Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, and more this week. We're gonna talk you through this baffling decision, and have a conversation with our community about what we think the future of gaming looks like.
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    347: XBOX'S BIG SHOW May 03, 2024

    Xbox has announced its big summer showcase. What should we expect there?
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
    Closest to the Messy Pin rules:

    • Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game.
    • The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score.
    • In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
    • The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
    • If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!
    346: PREPARE YOURSELF FOR STELLAR BLADE Apr 26, 2024

    Stellar Blade is almost here, and it got good reviews. So everyone has calmed down now, right? Right?
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    345: FALLOUT IS BIG AGAIN!! Apr 19, 2024

    Fallout is popping off even though there isn't a new game.
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
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    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    344: Dead Space Drama Apr 12, 2024

    Motive is going to help with Battlefield. What does that mean for Dead Space?
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
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    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    343: DOES 30 FPS MAKE YOU MAD? Apr 05, 2024

    Hellbrade 2 is going to be 30 FPS and that makes some people upset! Maybe including one of us!
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    342: GEARBOX MOVES TO TAKE-TWO Mar 29, 2024

    Gearbox has a new owner, and Sega also let a big studio go. We'll talk about that and pick the Mt. Rushmore of Capcom games.
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    M-erch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    341: BATTLEFRONT IS BACK!! Mar 15, 2024

    Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection is having a rough launch. But we still played it! So, is it any good? Also, we're talking about 2018's best games.
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
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    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    340: WARNER BROS. WHAT? Mar 08, 2024

    Warner Bros. wants to make more live service games because their live service game did poorly. OK!
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
    Closest to the Messy Pin rules:

    • Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game.
    • The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score.
    • In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
    • The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
    • If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!
    339: EA SUCKS AGAIN Mar 01, 2024

    What the heck is happening at EA?
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    338: BEST FINAL FANTASY IN DECADES? Feb 23, 2024

    Let's talk about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! And to stay on theme, we're also picking the Mt. Rusmore of JRPGs.
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    337: XBOX'S FUTURE Feb 16, 2024

    Well, we've finally heard from Xbox! Let's figure out how we feel about the company's future.
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    336: XBOX'S UNCERTAIN FUTURE Feb 09, 2024

    So, what's going on with Xbox?
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
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    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    335: PLAYSTATION AND XBOX HANDHELDS? Feb 02, 2024

    Rumors suggest that both PlayStation and Xbox could be looking into making new handheld consoles. We're also picking the best fighting game guest characters.
    Closest to the Messy Pin rules:

    • Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game.
    • The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score.
    • In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
    • The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
    • If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!

    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
    334: HUGE XBOX LAYOFFS Jan 26, 2024

    Xbox is the latest gaming company to dish out massive layoffs, largely impacting its recently acquired studios like Blizzard. We're going to talk about that, pick the best games of 2013, and finally add some new titles to the Game Mess Hall of Fame. Oh, we've also been playing Tekken 8 and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    333: FIRST PERSON INDY Jan 19, 2024

    Xbox showed a bunch of good games! Let's talk about them! We're also picking the best games of 2012.
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    332: IN-PERSON 2023 GOTY FREE-FOR-ALL Jan 12, 2024

    The Beef & Cheddar Boys are live and in-person to decide the best games of 2023!
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    331: MT. RUSHMORE OF PUZZLE GAMES Jan 05, 2024

    We're going to pick the Mt. Rushmore of puzzle games!
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    330: 2024 WEAK FOR GAMES? Dec 29, 2023

    2023 was amazing, but how will 2024 look? We're also picking the best games from 2011.
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    329: WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED? Dec 22, 2023

    The Insomniac leaks happened, and it's a lot. Also, we're picking the best games from 2010.
    Closest to the Messy Pin rules:

    • Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game.
    • The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score.
    • In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
    • The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
    • If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!

    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
    328: LAST OF US FACTIONS 2 CANCELLED Dec 15, 2023

    Naughty Dog has officially canned The Last of Us Online/Factions 2. Also, we decide the best games of 2009.
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    327: 2024'S SURPRISE SMASH HIT? Dec 01, 2023

    Forgot about 2023!! Let's start getting excited for 2024! That's easy to do after getting a good look at Dragon's Dogma 2. Also, we're picking the best games of 2008.
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
    (cristian notes... REST IN PISS HENRY BOY! AHAHAHAH (listen to the end for context :P))

    326: SUICIDE SQUAD RETURNS Nov 17, 2023

    Suicide Squad is back and trying to win people over. Is it winning US over? And we pick the best games of 2007.
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    325: STEAM DECK & GTA 6 & DISNEY, OH MY! Nov 10, 2023

    Jeff and (inferior Minotti after that Mega Man Legends take) AJ talk about the new Steam Deck OLED, Grand Theft Auto 6 getting its first official reveal soon, and more! Afterwards, they compete in a fantasy draft to make the best "Disney console"!
    Console draft poll: https://x.com/JeffGrubb/status/1722826246969496048?s=20
    Closest to the Messy Pin rules:

    • Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game.
    • The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score.
    • In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
    • The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
    • If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!

    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
    324: PARTY TIME Nov 03, 2023

    Mike's on a boat somewhere, so Jeff & Shawn are gonna bring you the news, play Closest to the Messy Pin, and figure out what a "juicy" game is once and for all.
    Closest to the Messy Pin rules:

    • Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game.
    • The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score.
    • In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
    • The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
    • If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!

    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
    323: ALAN WAKE 2 COMING THROUGH Oct 27, 2023

    Whelp, guess Alan Wake 2 is another huge 2023 game we all need to play. We're also picking the best games of 2006!
    Closest to the Messy Pin rules:

    • Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game.
    • The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score.
    • In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
    • The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
    • If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!

    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
    322: THOSE SPIDER-MEN ARE ALRIGHT Oct 20, 2023

    Spider-Man 2! Super Mario Bros. Wonder! It's a crazy week! Oh, and we're picking our favorite video game villains.
    Closest to the Messy Pin rules:

    • Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game.
    • The goal is to predict the review score Dan Ryckert reviewed game.
    • In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
    • The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
    • If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!

    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
    321: PS5 SLIM REVEALED! Oct 13, 2023

    We still think it's ugly, but Mike disagrees. Also, the best games of 2005!
    Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"
    Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess
    Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

    320: GOOD GAMES, BAD NEWS Oct 06, 2023

    2023 has been a fantastic years for games, but why do we keep getting so much bad news? Also, we're drafting Halloween games!
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    319: EPIC'S DISGRACEFUL LAYOFFS Sep 29, 2023

    Epic is laying off almost 1000 people. Jim Ryan is retiring. What is going on?? Also, we're picking the best games of 2004.
    Closest to the Messy Pin rules:

    • Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game.
    • The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score.
    • In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
    • The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
    • If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!

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    318: DIVISION 3 SURPRISE Sep 22, 2023

    Ubisoft announced The Division 3 in a tweet! Also, we're picking the best games of 2003.
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    317: NINTENDO DIRECT *AND* A STATE OF PLAY! Sep 15, 2023

    We talk about all the cool announcements at the Sept. 14th Nintendo Direct AND State of Play!
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    316: CAUSE TOLKOTO SAID SO Sep 08, 2023

    By gawd! More Switch 2 rumors? The best game of 2001? Awwww hell yeah!
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    315: THE STARFIELD ONE Aug 31, 2023

    Jeff, Mike and Shawn join forces to talk about one of the hottest realeses of the year. We also have a game for the boys to argue about.
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    314: BIOWARE TROUBLES Aug 25, 2023

    BioWare is laying off a bunch of staff. What does that mean for Dragon Age and Mass Effect? Also, we pick the best games of 2000.
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    313: WHY DELAY ALAN WAKE 2? Aug 18, 2023

    Alan Wake 2 gets a delay. Don't worry, it's a little one! But why? Let's discuss AND pick the best games of 1999.
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    312: QUAKE IS STILL GOOD Aug 11, 2023

    Quake II got remastered! We're also picking the best games of 1998.
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    311: BALDUR'S GATE 3 IS A HIT ALREADY Aug 04, 2023

    In this episode of Game Mess Decides, that Baldur's Gate 3 seems kinda popular.
    The Decides crew also discusses the current success of the Nintendo Switch. To date, 130 million units of the console have been sold. The factors contributing to this significant sales figure will be explored in detail.
    Next, the podcast will cover Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reaching a notable milestone with 18.5 million copies sold.
    Mike and Jeff will also have more to say about the anticipated specifications of the Switch 2. There are rumors that it may feature an 8-inch screen and 512GB of internal eMMC storage. The potential impact and implications of these features will be evaluated. This episode will also address the upcoming Oblivion remake and the remastered version of Quake 2, which could be released on August 11.Finally, the podcast will feature a special segment dedicated to the best games of 1997.
    This episode of Game Mess Decides aims to decide everything about games so you never have to think for yourself.
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    310: PS5 SELL 40 MILLION CONSOLES Jul 28, 2023

    Sony announced that PlayStation 5 has sold 40 millions consoles. Let's talk about that. And since Jeff is away, we got TurboShawn on so him and Mike can rank some fighting games.
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    309: BLIZZARD GOES TO STEAM Jul 21, 2023

    Welcome to Game Mess Decides, the ultimate gaming podcast where we unpack the week's biggest topics. Blizzard brings its games to Steam, starting with Overwatch 2 in August. Microsoft and Activision negotiate a deal extension, while Microsoft commits to keeping Call of Duty on PlayStation post-acquisition. Xbox Live Gold is replaced by Xbox Game Pass Core, offering multiplayer gaming and a library of 25+ games. New EU regulations may require removable batteries in video game handhelds from 2027. Sega faces challenges in creating a Sega Saturn mini console. Dolphin Emulator halts Steam release due to Nintendo's copyright claims. Join us for expert insights and lively discussions on all things gaming!
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    308: FTC STILL WANTS TO FIGHT XBOX Jul 14, 2023

    The FTC is not giving up it's fight against Xbox. Also, we're deciding the best game of 1995.
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    307: MEGA MAN HAS A CHANCE Jul 07, 2023

    Capcom gives Mega Man fans like Mike some hope. Also, uh oh, Peter Molyneux is back!
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    306: COURTROOM DRAMA Jun 30, 2023

    What's going on with that FTC vs. Xbox courtroom thingy?
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    305: NINTENDO DIRECT WONDER Jun 23, 2023

    What a Nintendo Direct! Let's see how we're feeling about all these new games. We're also doing our first portable console games draft!
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    304: SUMMER GAME FEST WEEK RECAP Jun 16, 2023

    We're back from LA! It was a big week, and we have a lot of games and shenanigans to talk about!
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    303: INSIGHTS AND PREDICTIONS FOR THE SUMMER SHOWS Jun 02, 2023

    Xbox seems to be teasing Fable for their showcase ... but maybe not? We'll have some insights and a bunch of predictions for the Summer Game Fest week.
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    302: NOT GOOD ENOUGH, PLAYSTATION May 26, 2023

    Let's talk about that PlayStation Showcase and where Sony missed the mark. We're also, uh oh, doing another console draft.
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    301: PLAYSTATION SHOWCASE PREDICTIONS!! May 19, 2023

    Cristian here, Jeff gave me the power to write things here... what a dumbass ima right?
    In this episode, two "seasoned" individuals discuss the upcoming Playstation Showcase, the Mortal Kombat 1 trailer, and Zelda TOTK sales. As representatives of the older generation, they take on the task of selecting the Mount Rushmore of boomer games.

    300: BEST GAME OF ALL TIME May 12, 2023

    On this very special anniversary episode, the Deciders choose the best game of all time. They also discuss memories of the podcast from the 299 (or so) previous episodes. Did you know this show used to sound really bad?! Join the fun, and listen, won't ya?

    299: PHIL GETS REAL ABOUT XBOX May 05, 2023

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    Xbox is in the dumps, but Microsoft boss Phil Spencer did a big interview to quell some of the concerns. Was he successful? Jeff and Mike discuss that and more. And then they choose the Mount Rushmore of Star Wars games. Join them, won't you?

    298: WHAT WILL XBOX DO NOW? Apr 28, 2023

    It's time for another console draft, and this time someone gets shoot hot. But first, hosts Jeff and Mike discuss what Xbox is going to do now that the CMA has blocked its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

    297: THELMA AND LOUISE IT Apr 21, 2023

    Mike and Jeff are driving off a cliff on this episode, and you'll have to listen to hear why. It's the big stories and then the Mount Rushmore of video game music.

    296: PERFORMANCE MODE PODCAST Apr 14, 2023

    This podcast only runs in performance mode unlike Redfall, and the crew talks about that as well as Suicide Squad coming in 2024. Also on this episode, Grubb and Mike do a console game draft. You can vote for your favorite in the poll in Jeff's tweet.

    295: ROUGE THE BAT IS POGGERS Apr 07, 2023

    Jeff's away for this one, so Mike and Shawn get a chance to do something he'd never allow if he was here: Rank every mainline Sonic the Hedgehog game! Before that, the boys talk about the Sony handheld rumors, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters looking improved, and all the major fighting game news to come out of Evo Japan, as well as play a very special round of Closest to the Messy Pin.
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    294: E3 IS VERY DEAD Mar 31, 2023

    Reedpop and the ESA really killed E3 this time. Mike and Jeff discuss their memories and what is next for the summer industry events. The crew also chats about the disastrous launch of PSVR2 and the potential mysteries of the Super Mario Bros. movie's post-credit scene. In the second half, Mike reads your superchats, TurboShawn shows up for a quiz, and it's time to decide the Mt. Rushmore of "4" games -- don't worry; we'll explain it.
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    293: MT. RUSHMORE OF REMAKES Mar 24, 2023

    It's a big episode of Game Mess Decides this week. We have a cool Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game to talk about as well as Counter-Strike 2, Lego 2K Drive, Redfall, Nightfall's acquisition, and more. Then we play Who Wants To Be A Mikeyonaire and then we do a Mt. Rushmore of Remakes.
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    292: MIKE NEEDS A WIN Mar 17, 2023
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    On this episode, Mike and Jeff draft games from the Xbox/PlayStation 2 era. After two losses in a row, Mike needs a win. Listen and decide for yourself. Also, the crew discusses headlines from the week including rumors of a PS5 Pro. Joint them, won't you.
    291: SUICIDE SQUAD IN 2024? Mar 10, 2023

    On this Decides, hosts Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about the reporting that Suicide Squad is getting a big delay after a poor showing at the PlayStation State of Play in February. The crew also discusses their ongoing concerns and excitement for Starfield, which also got a delay of its own. Then Mike and Jeff take on a Metacritic guessing game, and Mike tries to win the ultimate prize on Who Wants To Be A Mikeyonaire: Who Wants To Go To Margarittavile.
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    290: JRPG Mar 03, 2023

    A lot of weirdos are trying to gaslight people about the origin of the term JRPG and fantasy means "no blacks" to Yoshi-P, and that's how you know it's preview season for Final Fantasy XVI. The Decides crew discusses that and more in the news section. Then Jeff and Mike face off in two different showdowns: one is a metacritic guessing game and the other is a draft of the best 32- and 64-bit generation. Tune in to fined out who wins!

    289: ANOTHER BAD STATE OF PLAY Feb 24, 2023
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    Another State of Play, another 45 minutes wasted -- OK, it wasn't that bad. It was in line with expectations, but as Mike says on the episode: It's still bad if you failed a test even if you expected to fail a test. The crew talks about that as well as the rumors of Konami returning with big announcements around E3 as well as Warner announcing Mortal Kombat 12 in a ... earnings call? Plus, it's time for Who Wants To Be a Mikeyonaire: The Video Game Quiz Show!
    288: PSVR2 DOESN'T MATTER YET Feb 17, 2023
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    On this week's episode, Mike and Jeff draft games for their own 16-bit consoles. Before that, though, they talk about the news including Game Pass cannibalizing sales and PSVR2's reviews. Join them, won't you?
    287: DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK Feb 10, 2023
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    The boys were primed and ready for this one. After the last Nintendo Direct, Mike and Jeff have a lot to be happy about. Metroid Prime is real and out now. Game Boy and Game Boy Advance are real and on Switch now. It's time to have some fun on this episode of Game Mess Decides where the crew also decides the Dark Side of the Moon of video games. Oh, and hot mess and king shit from Jeff, Mike, and the podcast producers. There are a lot of fun call outs, so be sure to stick around!
    286: TITANFALL FROM GRACE Feb 03, 2023
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    On this week's episode of the Game Mess Decides podcast, the boys decide the Mount Rushmore of horror games. They also talk induct new entries into the Game Mess Hall of Fame. But first, Jeff has some news about The Coalition, Wolverine, and Respawn.
    285: HIGH ON HI-FI RUSH Jan 27, 2023
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    Microsoft had a prety good showcase that was boosted by the shadowdrop of a really impressive game. But was Hi-Fi Rush the right game to surprise launch out of nowhere? Also, Mike and Jeff pick the Mt. Rushmore of 2D platformers.
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    284: WHAT'S WRONG WITH MICROSOFT? Jan 20, 2023

    Microsoft is laying off 10,000 people, Joseph Staten is leaving 343 Industries, and Halo seems like a mess. Jeff and Mike discuss that and more in the big stories of the week. They also pick what they believe will be the top 10 best games of 2023 -- and they are never wrong, and you are not allowed to save this segment and bring it back up at the end of the year.

    283: WITH DANNY GLOVER AS GLOVES Jan 13, 2023

    Mike almost dies this episode because of Danny Glover.
    Ubisoft is broken mess, and its future doesn't look bright.
    Jeff and Mike pick their Hot Messes and King Shit of the week.
    The crew also looks ahead at the release calendar.
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    282: LASGNA IGUANA Jan 06, 2023

    This is a podcast. I am not a lasgna. I am a man! You cannot make me believe that I am a lasgna! These are the affirmations I speak to myself every morning in the miirror, and this episode illustrates why I need to.
    On this episode, Jeff and Mike pick the Mt. Rushmore of first person shooters. Sure, Haze is on there, but what else? The crew also discusses Sony at CES, Microsoft being cool with unions, and Hitman's shifting business model.

    281: GAME OF THE YEAR PART 2 Dec 30, 2022

    After picking their favorite games of 2022 last week, Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti asked the Game Mess community for their top releases. After a hot few days of voting, team Messy picked 10 games and a whole bunch of honorable mentions. Also, Jeff played Sports Story, and it is very rough. Join them, won't you?

    280: GAME OF THE YEAR SPECTACULAR Dec 23, 2022

    Audio is a bit wonky because I'm still not used to doing it in person. It's especially bad when it is dropping out for Jeff in the first 10 minutes. It gets better after that, though.
    Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb look back at the year that was. The crew give their top 10s and decide things like most overrated and most underrated. And even better: They do it in person! Join them, won't you?!

    279: GAMECUBE'S NIPPLE Dec 16, 2022

    Mike is afraid of nipples. Whether they are on Captain Falcon or the GameCube, he wants nothing to do with it. Thankfully, he does know about hot messes and king shit. He and Jeff pick their hottest messes of the year while also getting input from the community.

    278: WOKE REVIEWERS HATE THESE GRUFF WHITE PODCASTERS Dec 08, 2022

    Woke reviewers can't handle gruff white podcasters who dig holes and go to Disney. And that is why we are pivoting to Web3 or something. Also, Phil Spencer is in a deeply committed relationship with Nintendo ... and Steam, and they want to invite Sony into the harem next. Also, Mike and Jeff pick the Mt. Rushmore of movie tie-in games.

    277: NOW 100% MIKE FREE Dec 02, 2022

    Mike is gone, so I get Game Mess contributor Shawn "TurboShawn" McDowell to help me out this week. Somehow we didn't talk about the sexiest pokemon and instead talked about Nintendo apologizing for Scarlet and Violet. We also Decide the Mt. Rushmore of console launch games and update the Game Mess Hall of Fame. Join us, won't you?
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    276: JIM RYAN IS LOOKING FOR WHOEVER IS RAISING PRICES Nov 23, 2022

    We're deciding the Mt. Rushmore of direct video game sequels this week on the Game Mess Decides video game podcast for video gamers. Your hosts, Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb, will also take input from the collective wisdom of the podcast producers. But first, Mike and Jeff will discuss some big topics from the last week in gaming. That includes Jim Ryan's lawyers wildin' out with the CMA in the U.K. I'm starting to think he really doesn't want Microsoft to acquire Activision. Oh, and Kid Icarus has potentially returned.
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    275: JAIL ZONE ACT ONE Nov 18, 2022

    On this week's episode, Twitter might really be dead. People are mad at God of War characters who won't shut up during puzzles. And Mike and Jeff open up the Game Mess Decides Hall of Fame. The crew also decides the Mt. Rushmore of video game movies.
    Do you want to have a say in the Hall of Fame and future tier lists or Mt. Rushmore's? Join https://patreon.com/gamemess and become a Podcast Producer!

    274: BETTER THAN BONGOS Nov 11, 2022

    On this week's episode, Jeff and Mike determine the best video game controllers. They also discuss some of the week's news, your superchats, and God of War Ragnarok.
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    00:00 start
    4:00 super nintendo world
    8:30 battlefield 2042 comming to game pass
    10:00 marvel snap is getting friend battle
    11:00 Phill Spencer talks Warcraft and Starcraft
    13:40 tier list of controllers
    01:19:00 break
    01:21:00 back from the break
    01:22:00 mick gordon situation
    01:25:30 games we are playing
    01:39:40 wrap up

    273: MOUNT RUSHMORE OF BAD GAMES Nov 04, 2022

    Some claim it's a podcast. I think it's more of a PAWGcast.
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    272: SONIC POPE FORGIVES YOU Oct 28, 2022

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    271: TWO WORDS -- ENJOY YOUR GAMING Oct 21, 2022

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    270: MORE LIKE OVERWATCH POO Oct 14, 2022

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    269: CHRIS PRATT'S MARIO IS FINE! Oct 07, 2022

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    268: LOOK WHO'S TALKING NOW: THE GAME Sep 30, 2022

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    267: TWITCH'S BAD WEEK, HACKS, AND TROMBONES Sep 23, 2022

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    266: E3 IN SEPTEMBER Sep 17, 2022

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    265: IT'S JUST SAD SHE DIED BEFORE SONIC FRONTIERS CAME OUT Sep 09, 2022

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    264: DIRECTLY TO YOU Sep 02, 2022

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    263: JIM RYAN SAYS "PAY ME!" Aug 26, 2022

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    262: EMBRACE DEEZ NUTS Aug 19, 2022

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    261: SO YEAH THAT'S SOMETHING I DO NOW Aug 12, 2022

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    260: SPITE ORANGE Aug 05, 2022

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    259: NOT THE BUTTHOLE Jul 29, 2022

    Pikachu, I apologize to you!
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    258: JAMMER DUDE Jul 22, 2022

    Mike sings a song.
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    257: JIM RYAN'S ALL-STARS BATTLE ROYALE LOYALTY PROGRAM Jul 15, 2022

    Friends for eternity, honesty, loyalty.
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    256: GOD OF WAR DATED, FORSPOKEN DELAYED, AND SWITCH PRO NEVER DIES Jul 08, 2022

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    255: MIKE DOESN'T HAVE A STEAM DECK Jul 01, 2022

    HAHA, he doesn't even have a Steam Deck!

    254: THE DOLPHIN OF THE LAND Jun 24, 2022

    A podcast with men who know animal sounds.

    253: FINAL FANTASY IS NOT JUST FOR PSP ANYMORE Jun 17, 2022

    A video game podcast.

    DID THE XBOX E3 2022 SHOWCASE DISAPPOINT? Jun 13, 2022

    AJ Minotti joins Jeff Grubb to talk about that Xbox show.

    252: ENJOY YOUR GAMING Jun 11, 2022

    Mike hangs out with The Rock in L.A., so Jeff brings on his brother AJ.

    IT'S STILL E3 2022 TO ME, DAMMIT! DAY 1 Jun 10, 2022

    Jeff Grubb tries to wrap up the first day of the Game Mess with the help of the mods and the community since Mike Minotti was traveling.

    251: THINGS ARE CHANGING Jun 04, 2022

    On the road. This is what you get.

    250: I MADE IT THE EFF UP May 28, 2022

    I'm moving. So this is all you get for now.
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    249: MAINING SACKBOY May 20, 2022

    I wasn't trying to spoil it for you. I just don't care.
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    248: JIM RYAN'S IMAGINE DOGZ May 13, 2022

    Square Enix recommends Balan Wonderworld. Microsoft delays its only 2022 games. Jim Ryan Imagines dogz.

    247: FTC INVESTIGATES OHIO'S MONOPOLY ON GAMES JOURNALISM May 06, 2022

    On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides, you can expect more references to Daikatana as well as bundles of news. That includes an update on the Summer Game Mess, a look into Xbox's streaming plans, and FTC's investigations into game consolidation. Also, Embracer has purchased more studios, WWE is making an RPG, and Mike and Jeff have played season 2 of Halo: Infinite. Join them, won't you?
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    246: YUJI NAKA WAS FRAMED Apr 29, 2022

    Xbox and Bethesda are having their E3 showcase on June 12 even though E3 is dead this year. Also, Square Enix framed Yuji Naka for making a bad game by releasing his bad game. Also, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order news, game earnings, and more.
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    245: COPE SEETHE Apr 22, 2022

    An animal destroyed GamesBeat editor Mike Minotti's home or something, so he had to break into his brother's home to record the podcast. Thankfully he was able to do that so the GamesBeat Decides crew could discuss important news like Splatoon 3's release date, Skate 4, and new Star Wars games. Mike and fellow editor Jeff Grubb then answer your questions and discuss playing RiffTrax: The Game.

    244: KOJIMA Apr 16, 2022

    ABANDON ALL HOPE YE WHO PREDICT ACQUISITIONS BASED ON JPGS.

    243: PAC-MILF Apr 08, 2022

    Things are changing in the world of Pac-Man. Ms. Pac-Man is changing into a Pac-MILF with a name change to "Pac-Mom." And that's really all that happened in the news. Hosts Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti also talk about the new Need For Speed and other tidbits before answering your questions. Join us, won't you?

    242: VIRTUOUS CYCLE Apr 01, 2022

    We talk about games.
    04:39 - MIKE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
    09:23 - NEWS
    43:07 - QUESTIONS
    1:37:30 - GAMES

    241: 5.5-HOUR KINGDOM HEARTS VIDEOS Mar 25, 2022

    On this episode of GamesBeat Decides, hosts Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about video games and hugging. Microsoft is making moves with its cloud-gaming business while Sony is acquiring more of its close partners. Also, Mike watched a 5.5-hour video essay about Kingdom Hearts 3 -- like some kind of pervert. Join us, won't you?
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    240: WE'VE HAD OUR FUN Mar 18, 2022

    We need some ground rules for this podcast! But first, Moon Studios sounds like an insufferable place to work. Also, The Initiative and Gran Turismo 7 are a mess, maybe? Editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti then answer your questions.

    239: PLURALIZED LONELINESS Mar 11, 2022

    Michael Pachter says PlayStation is doomed, but no one agrees -- especially not NPD analyst Mat Piscatella! Speaking of Mat, he dropped the latest gaming report for February. Elden Ring came out on top, but everything is selling well while new-gen consoles are still constrained by their supply. Also, Dead Space is coming early 2023, Gotham Knights lands October 25, and Russia is still invading a country and the world is trying to figure out how to respond. Editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti, meanwhile, do their best to answer your questions. Join them, won't you?
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    00:00 - START
    03:50 - NEWS
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    238: WE RESPECT MOUTHFUL MODE Mar 11, 2022

    On this episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti discuss what little they understand of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The crew also talks about the new Kirby demo, Elden Ring's major sales, and Guardians of the Galaxy joining Xbox Game Pass. Oh, and they answer your questions. Join them, won't you?
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    Publishers are stopping sales of games in Russia and Belarus
    Kirby demo
    Elden Ring sold 2.5-times what Horizon 2 did in the U.K. – biggest non FIFA or Call of Duty game since Red Dead Redemption 2
    new Xbox Gamepsss titles like Guardians of the Galaxy and Flight Sim for Cloud (playable on Xbox one)
    Housemarque works on a new IP (in a very early stage)
    Switch 2 in Nvidia DLSS leak
    Epic Games acquires Bandcamp
    Nobody wants to work with David Cage and Star Wars Eclipse will probably not release before 2027/28
    Resident Evil 2,3 and 7 get a Xbox Series and PS 5 Enhancment later this year. Free for people who own the games already. Same for Pc players.
    Steam Deck had stick drift – but Valve fixed it that same day with software update
    Bandai Namco raises monthly pay for japanese staff. The staff gets about $435 more a month.
    Valve has no Plans for its own Gamepass but would love to make Gamepass happen on Steam
    Forza Horizon 5 gets sign language support on March 1st
    Microsoft sold over 2.3m Xbox's in japan in the last 20 years
    Twisted Metal TV series lands on Peacock
    PS4 and Steam versions of Persona 4 Arena will be getting rollback netcode in summer and local Fighting games nerds are ecstatic
    POKEMON
    Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet aka Gen9 coming at the End of 2022.
    Pokemon Legends Arceus getting a new Update with new Content
    Pokemon BPSD getting Oaks Letter for Shaymin as Mystery Gift
    Activision said it's the Acquisitions' fault that they couldn't hire a third woman for the board. (They had 3 years time)
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    237: WIDE CHEEKS Feb 26, 2022

    Elden Ring is out, and Valve has launched the Steam Deck. It's a busy week in gaming, and we are here to talk about all of it. Also, the crew goes on the record regarding their desire for a wide Cammy in Street Fighter 6, a new Fallout from Obsidian, and more. Join editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb for the latest episode of GamesBeat Decides.
    5:04 - STEAM DECK
    18:25 - ELDEN RING
    36:40 - NEWS
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    236: SAVE RUSTY'S REAL DEAL BASEBALL Feb 18, 2022

    Nintendo is going to destroy the legacy of Rusty's Real Deal Baseball, and no one is going to do anything about it! The company announced that it is shutting down the eShops for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS next March, and fans aren't happy. GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb discuss what this means on the latest episode of GamesBeat Decides podcast. The crew then takes on the rest of the news and your questions. Join them, won't you?
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    235: TERRACAUCASIAN Feb 11, 2022

    It's a big episode this week with NPD news, a Nintendo Direct, and more. The crew touches on the Direct slightly, but they spend a lot of time answering your questions about it and more. Join them, won't you?

    234: GRAND THEFT AUTO 6 ANNOUNCED Feb 05, 2022

    I am too tired to do this because I'm watching Dragon Ball Evolution at 3:33 a.m.

    🚨EMERGENCY: SONY ACQUIRES BUNGIE🚨 Jan 31, 2022

    Sony bought Bungie. What the hell is going on?!

    233: THE FUNKY INITIATIVE Jan 29, 2022

    When the credits of the Mario movie finish, will Funky Kong approach Mario with an invitation to a wider universe? The crew discusses that and more on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. Editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb also answer your questions and talk about the latest news. Join them, won't you?
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    GB Summit: Into The Metaverse 2 Podcast Special Jan 28, 2022

    We wrapped our latest GamesBeat Summit with Dean Takahashi, Rache Kaser, Jeff Grubb, and Mike Minotti.

    232: PHIL SPENCER'S ACTIVISION DESIRES Jan 21, 2022

    Welcome to the biggest news week in the 232-episode history of GamesBeat Decides. Editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti definitely have a lot to say about Microsoft acquiring Activision. Join them, won't you?

    GOTY 2021: Personal top 5s, biggest surprise, games we didn't get, and more Jan 15, 2022

    We run down our personal Top 5 games, and we talk about special categories to wrap up 2021.
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    Best games we had no expectations for (Doom 2016 award)
    The best game from an old franchise that needed a win
    Worst game of the year
    Most disappointing game
    Favorite gaming moment of the year
    Best character of the year
    2021 was the year of...
    Breakthrough in representation
    Game we didn't get
    Game everyone else didn't get

    231: WHERE THE BUTTHOLE GOES Jan 15, 2022

    GamesBeat Decides discusses where the butthole should go on this week's episode. But first editors Rachel Kaser, Jeff Grubb, and Mike Minotti dive into the news about Troy Baker's NFT voice market, Xbox's brisk sales, and more. Join them, won't you?
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    230: OH, MY GOD! THEY KILLED E3! Jan 08, 2022

    E3 is dead again. We've been here like 40 times in the last 20 years. Can't wait to discuss this at the next E3. Join GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb, Mike Minotti, and Rachel Kaser (and then Dean Takahashi) for a discussion of news topics and then answers to your questions.
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    10 BEST GAMES OF 2021 Jan 08, 2022

    GamesBeat Decides the game of the year.

    229: MOST ANTICIPATED GAMES OF 2022 Dec 31, 2021

    On this week's GamesBeat Decides, editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb look ahead to 2022. That includes a rundown of all the big games reportedly coming in the new year. The community, meanwhile, continues voting for its favorite game of 2021 as the GamesBeat Decides crew prepares its own GOTY deliberations. Things were quiet in the news, but Jeff and Mike caught up on a recent interview with Hideo Kojima and more. Listen, won't you?
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    228: SEASONINGS ****INGS Dec 25, 2021

    A Christmas spectacular. GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb take a look back at 2021 and answer your questions. Also, the community continues to vote on GOTY.
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    227: APOCALYPSE 2 STARRING BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Dec 17, 2021

    GamesBeat Decides tackles the big issues this week. That includes NPD sales for a hardware-starved holiday, the return of Splinter Cell, and more NFT madness. The crew then takes your questions on every possible topic, but mostly waifus and husbandos. Joing them, won't you?
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    226: THE MIKE VOICE IN JEFF'S HEAD Dec 10, 2021

    On this week's GamesBeat Decides, editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb determine the biggest news to come out of The Game Awards. The crew then looks ahead to what to expect in 2022. Join them, won't you?
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    225: THE BATTLEFIELD METAVERSE Dec 04, 2021

    On this week's GamesBeat Decides, editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb discuss Vince Zampella taking over Battlefield -- just like Jeff said would happen. Also, Jeff has an idea of what is going to win The Game Award's GOTY, and Mike thinks he is very, very stupid. Join them, won't you?
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    224: THANKFUL GAMERS Nov 26, 2021

    Mike and Jeff are thankful for games and for you.
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    223: GARRUS VAKARIAN'S SUPPLE BUTT Nov 19, 2021

    On this week's GamesBeat Decides, editor Jeff Grubb has played Halo Infinite's campaign. And so far, he really likes it. Reviews editor Mike Minotti is going to ask Jeff a lot of questions about it. Also, the crew goes over the weekly news including the latest out of Activision's Bobby Kotick scandals. Join them, won't you?
    00:00 - INTRO
    5:16 - HALO
    18:49 - NEWS
    46:59 - QUESTIONS

    222: IT'S THE CHILDREN WHO ARE WRONG Nov 13, 2021

    GamesBeat Decides is here to decide everything happening in gaming so you don't have to think for yourself. And this week, they decide that The Gunk is the biggest game coming out in December and that Metroid Dread is a sales success. Join them, won't you?
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    221: IS OVERWTACH 2 EVER COMING OUT? Nov 05, 2021

    So many games are getting delayed that it's even happening to games that don't have release dates. Also, people seem to really like that Forza Horizon 5. The GamesBeat Decides crew gives their thoughts on that game, the news, and more. Join them, won't you?
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    220: Ai Ai MINOTTI Oct 29, 2021

    GamesBeat Decides is going to rebrand itself as Facebook now that the name is available again. This means we will also be tracking you around the internet as you look up pictures of Master Chief with that new, younger Cortana. The GamesBeat Decides crew is going to talk about Halo Infinite's campaign reveal, and that new Guardians of the Galaxy game. Join them, won't you?
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    219: COLE CASSIDY AND THE FUMPY DUMP Oct 22, 2021

    GamesBeat Decides must go on. That's true even if Advance Wars gets delayed and destroys GamesBeat editor Jeff Grubb's morale. Also, Mike is gonna watch the Uncharted movie trailer live for the first time during this episode. Join them, won't you?
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    218: NSO IS MID Oct 15, 2021

    It was a busy week of video game news and releases, and the GamesBeat Decides crew is here to talk about all of that and more. Editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb talk about the new Final Fantasy XIV expansion, which Mike played for around 9 hours. They also talk about Nintendo's expensive Expansion Pack. Join them, won't you?
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    217: METROID DREAD TIME Oct 08, 2021

    It was a busy week of video game news and releases, and the GamesBeat Decides crew is here to talk about all of that and more. Editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb are playing Metroid Dread, and they have thoughts. They also talk about Sora joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and the GTA Trilogy launching next month. Join them, won't you?
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    216: BAND OF HEROES = LIMP BIZKIT Oct 01, 2021

    Welcome to October here at GamesBeat Decides. On this episode, the crew talks about PlayStation's acquisition of Bluepoint and what it means for that studio's games. Also, is the Metroid Prime Trilogy really coming? Turns out that Nintendo might have other plans. Oh, and Limp Bizkit is in a Final Fantasy game sorta. The crew talks about all of that and more, so join them, won't you?
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    215: GOODBYE, JASON! Sep 24, 2021

    It was one weird week in video games. Nintendo finally did its September Direct video event where it announced -- well, all we can really remember is that Chris Pratt is playing Mario. GamesBeat editor Mike Minotti, however, is still excited that Kirby is getting a full 3D video game. Also, that Castlevania Advance Collection is real and available now.
    Additionally, former GamesBeat managing editor Jason Wilson joins the podcast to say goodbye to the writers he attempted to herd for nearly a decade. It's a special show, and you should listen to it!
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    214: DELAY SEASON Sep 17, 2021

    The GamesBeat Decides podcast is back this week to destroy your stock portfolio. Editor Jeff Grubb discusses how you caused a slight dip in EA's stock price this week, and fellow editor Mike Minotti gives himself an alibi to evade the long arm of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The crew talks about all of that and Battlefield 2042's delay, which kicked off the whirlwind stock rollercoaster in the first place.
    Also, Mike and Jeff really like Deathloop. Jeff, meanwhile, really likes Detroit-style pizza.
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    213: I'MMA GET THAT ASS Sep 10, 2021

    Are you considering thinking for yourself? Well cut that out because GamesBeat Decides is here to do all your thinking for you. That includes insights regarding the PlayStation 5 Showcase, the return of KOTOR, and Insomniac's Wolverine. We also talk about Jim Ryan reversing decisions, Halo's next flight, and some awful game called Parasite Eve.
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    212: KOTAKU DESTROYS MIKE MINOTTI Sep 03, 2021

    GamesBeat Decides is reconvening to decide everything about the world of video games so you don't have to think for yourself. On this episode, GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb talk about the recently announced PlayStation 5 showcase. That is coming next week and will focus on PS5 games. Sony also revealed some details about Horizon: Forbidden West's launch including the lack of an upgrade path for PS4 owners. Finally, Nintendo surprised everyone with a new game that is launching this year.
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    211: APRIL O'NAL Aug 27, 2021

    On this week's episode of GamesBeat Decides, the crew talks about playing Psychonauts 2. GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti also discuss Gamescom news including Halo's date, Horizon's delay, and the reveal of Marvel's Midnight Suns. The team also reacts to the new Metroid Dread trailer, and we all learn about Mike's feelings about April O'Neil.
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    210: HALO FEATURES DELAYED Aug 20, 2021

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    Quakecon happened, and Bethesda revealed yet another version of Skyrim that it wants to sell you, and the GamesBeat Decides crew came together to discuss the news.
    Also, fans are getting an enhanced version of Quake from Nightdive Studios, Microsoft revealed it delayed some Halo features, and GamesBeat editor Jeff Grubb played the WarioWare: Get It Together demo. Join us, won't you?

    209: BIG GTA REMASTER, NPD, AND MORE Aug 13, 2021

    Video games are real. There's no denying that.

    208: JEFF'S FAVORITE JOURNALIST Aug 06, 2021

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    The gaming industry delivered earnings this week, and the crew talks about it on this week's episode of GamesBeat Decides podcast. It turns out companies are still seeing strong performance even if sales are down compared to the 2020 pandemic. But Nintendo has sold 89 million Switch systems, GTA V has sold more than 150 million copies, and PlayStation Plus continues to grow. Also, GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti answer listener questions. Join us, won't you?

    207: HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST DELAY Jul 30, 2021

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    Horizon: Forbidden West isn't coming out this year. That's according to a GamesBeat source and corroborated by a source for Bloomberg's Jason Schreier. What does that mean for Sony's holiday release slate? Well, PlayStation probably isn't worried as PlayStation 5 hardware and software continue to sell well. GamesBeat Decides hosts Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti discuss all of that and more on this week's episode.

    206: CRANK TIME Jul 23, 2021

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    Working at Blizzard sounds like a challenge for women and minorities, and in some instances, it sounds like a nightmare. At least, those are the allegations from California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing. The crew discusses those issues on this episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti also talk about EA Play, Dead Space, Battlefield Portal, and Respawn's new game.

    205: VAVLE'S SWITCH PRO Jul 17, 2021

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    On the latest episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb attempt to preorder the new Steam Deck handheld device. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch OLED model also went up for reservation, and The NPD Group released June 2021 sales data.
    Jeff and Mike also answer listener questions about the Steam Deck, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, and more. Join us, won't you?

    204: #HULSTING Jul 09, 2021

    On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb live the beef-'n'-cheddar life. They also discuss what Nintendo is thinking with the Switch OLED and what Ubisoft is thinking with Assassin's Creed: Infinity. The crew also answers listener questions and discuss Donkey Kong Country 2. Finally, send pictures of your upside down PlayStation 5s to @jeffgrubb with the hashtag #hulsting.
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    203: BUBBLE BITER Jul 02, 2021

    On this week's GamesBeat Decides, we admit that we were referencing Dead Space now that everyone else in the world has confirmed it. Also in the news, Hideo Kojima is getting nearer to a deal with Microsoft, and Mass Effect and Dragon Age will skip EA Play later this month. Editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb, meanwhile, answer listener questions and play listener-submitted games. Join us, won't you?
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    202: BEEF AND CHEDDAR BOYS Jun 25, 2021

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    On the GamesBeat Decides podcast this week, editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti woke up early so Jeff could go to the zoo. That means you get Jeff's disturbing morning voice. The crew also discusses the building excitement for Metroid Dread, which has Nintendo fans seeking out previous Metroid releases. Mike, meanwhile, has nothing but nice things to say about Sega's 30th anniversary Sonic concert. Oh, and Konami may finally release a bundle of its Game Boy Advance Castlevanias. Listen, won't you?
    00:00 - MIKE CHECK
    08:00 - INTRO
    11:24 - SONIC CONCERT
    16:06 - NEWS
    38:19 - QUESTIONS
    1:30:28 - WE PLAYED THESE GAMES
    1:54:00 - GOODBYE

    201: WELCOME TO THE BLUE BOX DILEMMA, AGENT 47 Jun 18, 2021

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    E3 is over, and what do we have to show for it? Well, how about a conspiracy about a Hideo Kojima video game? The crew talks about the latest internet theories surrounding developer Blue Box and the horror game Abandoned on this week's episode of GamesBeat Decides. Editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb also give their final thoughts about E3, talk about some news, and answer your questions. Listen, won't you?

    GB Decides E3 Day 6 Jun 15, 2021

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    Nintendo nailed its Nintendo Direct today by going to the well and rescuing some old franchises from certain demise. GamesBeat Decides is coming together to discuss the Switch's upcoming releases like WarioWare: Get It Together, Metroid: Dread, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, and more. Mike also played that Final Fantasy Origin demo finally, and Cyberpunk 2077 is back on PSN.

    E3 2021 Day 5: VERIZON? CAPCOM? BATMAN? WTF?! Jun 15, 2021

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    We were supposed to talk about new games announced at E3 on this show, but there freakin' weren't any. Instead, Batman doesn't go down, Intellivision is like a depressing Vegas casino, and your questions answered.

    E3 2021 Day 4: XBOX, BETHESDA, FORZA, HALO, FINAL FANTASY DISASTER, AND MORE Jun 14, 2021

    Mike is mad about Final Fantasy, and Jeff doesn't think Guardians of the Galaxy looks good. But Xbox had a great show.

    E3 2021 DAY 3: UBISOFT, MARIO + RABBIDS, AVATAR, AND THE RANDY PITCHFORD SHOW Jun 13, 2021

    On this episode of GamesBeat Decides, editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb react to day three of E3. That includes Ubisoft, which has a new Mario + Rabbids and an Avatar game. Also, why is Randy Pitchford? These questions answered and more.
    2:06 - E3 Day 3 Reactions
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    200: E3 2021 Day 2, Koch Gaming Primetime, Episode 200 Spectacular! Jun 12, 2021

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    GamesBeat Decides reaches episode 200, and thank you to anyone who has listened to all of them or if you've only listened to one of them! On this episode, GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about E3 2021, Summer Game Mess, industry hacks, Arby's, and more.

    E3 DAY 1 SPECIAL: ELDEN RING, SUMMER GAME FEST, AND MORE Jun 10, 2021

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    RATCHET & CLANK: RIFT APART REVIEW Jun 08, 2021

    Mike and Jeff review Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, which launches June 11 exclusively on PlayStation 5 for $70.
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    199: E3 2021 SCHEDULE, PREDICTIONS, AND LEAKS Jun 04, 2021

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    The rumored Nintendo Switch Pro probably won't pop up before E3, and GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb talk about that and more this week. Also, what is up with Elden Ring, Marvel XCOM leaks, and more. E3 2021 is heating up, and the crew is getting excited and is ready to answer listener questions.

    198: E3 2021 NEWS WEEK 1, SWITCH PRO, SONIC, HORIZON, AND DRAGON QUEST May 28, 2021

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    The Nintendo Switch Pro is back in the news, and a reveal is imminent, according to Bloomberg and other insiders. Meanwhile, it was a busy week leading into E3 with news about Horizon: Forbidden West, Dragon Quest 12, and Sonic Rangers. The crew talks about all of that and more on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast.

    197: STARFIELD DISCOURSE NEVER ENDS May 21, 2021

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    E3 2021 is mere weeks away, and is it time for gamers to start putting their expectations in check? That's one of the things that comes up on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. For this episode, Mike Minotti has been banished to the phantom zone, so editors Jeff Grubb and Jason Wilson brought in AJ Minotti, Mike's brother. In addition to E3, the crew talks about Starfield, of course. But they also talk about the possibility of Psychonauts 2 shadowdropping at E3, Jason really wanting Avowed, Overwatch 2 changes, and more.
    00:00 - Intro
    5:40 - LIGMA II
    9:40 - CANDACE
    10:53 - Final Fantasy rumors
    13:14 - Starfield-apalooza!
    21:00 - Pre-E3 Starfield tease?
    21:19 - Chris Minotti
    23:05 - Sparkster
    24:12 - Psychonauts 2 won't shadowdrop
    26:00 - Hopes for Outer Worlds
    27:14 - Star Citizen
    29:54 - WB Games
    34:30 - Embracer Group
    41:43 - Overwatch 2
    44:25 - Biomutant
    45:58 - Battlefield 2021?
    48: 20 - Nintendo E3 2021?
    50:01 - Other Bethesda E3 games?
    52:35 - Saints Row 5?
    1:03:09 - Hades
    53:21 - Fallout new team?
    55:23 - Grounded?
    55:39 - Elder Scrolls 6 this year?!
    56:05 - Xbox E3 disappointing?
    57:19 - Questions
    1:10:55 - Mass Effect
    1:15:41 - MLB
    1:18:45 - More games
    1:29:20 - Outro

    196: ELDEN RING, STARFIELD, AND E3 2021 May 14, 2021

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    It feels like E3 has already begun, but while some fun announcements are coming, let's get some bad news out of the way. To that end, GamesBeat editors talk about Elden Ring's chances to show up at E3. They also discuss their expectations for Starfield releasing in 2021.
    01:53 - Mike gets banished
    04:20 - Starfield
    6:30 - Elden Ring
    11:05 - "I hope I'm wrong"
    12:50 - PlayStation news
    17:01 - New DualSense colors
    19:40 - DQ stream
    22:05 - Yakuza/Sega news
    26:25 - Ubisoft news
    29:10 - Capcom news
    33:09 - Steam on consoles?
    35:27 - Superchat/Questions

    195: LIGMA May 07, 2021

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    On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, the crew discusses Nintendo's record earnings report. Reviews editor Mike Minotti talks about his Resident Evil Village review, Nintendo's new IP, and his thoughts on ligma. Also, more companies are joining E3 2021 and GamesBeat editor Jeff Grubb talks about that as well as the Minions CEO joining Nintendo's board of directors.

    194: THREE OUT OF FIVE Apr 30, 2021

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    GamesBeat editor Jeff Grubb dropped his Returnal review this week, and the internet handled it well. Jeff and reviews editor Mike Minotti discuss the game and the response to the review. Also, rumors are swirling about a new Project Dragon game out of Hitman developer IO Interactive. Jeff addresses that and the future of Star Wars games out of Lucasfilm.

    193: INSPIRED BY MAG Apr 23, 2021

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    GamesBeat reviews editor Mike Minotti is furious that Disney is changing an attraction -- something the company has probably never done before. But the crew doesn't have much time to talk about that because it's a busy GamesBeat Decides this week. Sony and Microsoft both have a lot of news, and then Mike and co-host Jeff Grubb answer a lot of your questions. They then talk about Returnal, MLB The Show 21, and Nier Replicant. Join us, won't you!
    0:49 - Woke Disney
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    192: EVERYBODY HATES JEFF Apr 16, 2021

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    Everyone in video games is mad at GamesBeat editor Jeff Grubb this week. ResetEra is furious, Dave Jaffe is upset, young people are cranky, and Jeff talks about it on this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast. Reviews editor Mike Minotti, meanwhile, gives us a look at the Nintendo Indie World Showcase. But first, the crew dives into the March 2021 NPD report, the Resident Evil showcase, and more. Join us, won't you!

    191: KOJIMA + XBOX Apr 09, 2021

    Hideo Kojima is talking with Xbox about publishing his next game, according to ... well, according to this podcast. Editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti discuss that deal on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. The crew also tries to figure out what is going on with Sony's blockbusters-only strategy and if that could have negative repercussions for the publisher. Oh, and Jeff is nearly finished with Balan Wonderworld, which is a miserable experience. Join us, won't you?

    190: WTF IS THREE FIVE EIGHT? Apr 02, 2021

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    On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, reviews editor Mike Minotti shares some deeply troubling information about the nature of the game Kingdom Hearths 358/2. Also, Mike and fellow editor Jeff Grubb talk about MLB The Show launching on Xbox Game Pass, Mario's death, and Balan Wonderworld. Join us, won't you?

    189: SWITCH PRO, DISCORD+XBOX, MONHUN RISE Mar 26, 2021

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    GamesBeat reviews editor Mike Minotti got his first vaccine shot, so he's feeling a little loopy. He also ripped off his bandaid live during this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. Beyond their adventures in public health, Mike and fellow editor Jeff Grubb talk about more Super Nintendo Switch rumors and Discord going up for sale. The crew also answers your questions and discusses Monster Hunter: Rise and It Takes Two. Join us, won't you?

    188: THE GAME BOY COLOR CONFLICT Mar 19, 2021

    On the latest episode of The GamesBeat Decides podcast, the crew looks at Xbox's strong week and PlayStation buying the Evo fighting-game tournament. GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb also answer your questions and rank the Xbox consoles. But all anyone really cares about is the Game Boy Color. Was it a new generation and platform or was it a revision like other Nintendo handhelds? These are the questions that we are here to argue so you don't have to think for yourself. Join us, won't you?

    187: BETHESDA, XBOX, STARFIELD, AND MORE Mar 12, 2021

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    I forgot Starfield until the very end, so if you're listening for that be sure to listen until that point.

    186: SUPER NINTENDO SWITCH RUMORS Mar 06, 2021

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    Super Nintendo Switch rumors are heating up again, and GamesBeat Decides hosts Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb talk about what they could mean. Also, that Elden Ring trailer leaked.

    185: YUFFIE EXPERTS ONLY Feb 26, 2021

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    We talk about commercials for video games and old games and other games.

    184: MIKE'S BACKWARDS Feb 21, 2021

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    183: BOWSER'S FURY REVIEW, NPD SALES, CHEESECAKE FACTORY BET Feb 13, 2021

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    The GamesBeat Decides crew can finally talk about Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury without getting a spank on the bottom, so they do exactly that this week. GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb both really like the Wii U port and the new Mario experience. They talk about seeing the limitations of this new format for a Nintendo platformer while also guessing what the publisher might do next with the character. In the news, the team covers the latest NPD game report, CD Projekt Red's hack, and Six Days in Fallujah's surprising return.

    182: 'DAISY HAD A BADONKADONK' Feb 06, 2021

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    The gaming industry dropped a load of financial news over the last week. That has left the GamesBeat Decides crew to talk about PS5 sales, component shortages, and more on this week's episode. Join GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb as they tackle the week's news and discuss whether Battlefield 6 will have any free-to-play components. Mike is also weirded out by a developer's rant on ResetEra, and Jeff has gathered up some of your questions from the Discord. Let's do this.

    181: MAKE LOVE TO KEANU Jan 29, 2021
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    It was a weird one in video games this week. Gamers upended the stock market because they only believe in memes, and whose fault is that? Also, you can bang Keanu Reeves in Cyberpunk, but should you? Nope, because he belongs to GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti. Also, Mike talks about Super Mario 3D World. Join us, won't you?
    180: XBOX LIVE GOLD PRICE INCREASE, ACTIVISION CLOWNS Jan 23, 2021

    Activision is run by clowns, and Xbox Live Gold costs a lot more now. It's time to talk about video games on the GamesBeat Decides podcast. And GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti showed up to do exactly that. They also answer listener questions before talking in depth about Hitman 3. Join them, won't you?

    179: THE JEFF GRUBB RADIO NETWORK Jan 15, 2021

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    Video game news is back after taking an extended holiday break. On the GamesBeat Decides podcast this week, editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about Lucasfilm Games, the 2020 NPD game-sales report, and Bowser's Fury. The Decides crew also answers your questions, which are almost all about Elden Ring for some reason. Join us, won't you?
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    178: DEEMPHASIZING THE BIRD Jan 09, 2021

    It's 2021 now, and video games are somehow still legal. And even if they weren't, we would still do this show because we're just a couple of badasses, and you can tell by looking at our gamer chairs. On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb discuss the small bits of news. Jeff has also spent some time with Hitman 3 and he talks at length about that. Join us, won't you?

    GAME OF THE YEAR 2020 Dec 27, 2020

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    177: CYBERPUNK IS ON FIRE Dec 18, 2020

    On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, Cyberpunk is falling apart. GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti discuss the flailings and failings of CD Projekt Red. How did it get so bad for the studio? Well, it doesn't help when you piss off your partners. The crew also answers your questions, and Jeff finally beat Ori.

    176: ELDEN RING AND CYBERPUNK REVIEW Dec 12, 2020

    The Game Awards was the big event of the past week besides the launch of Cyberpunk 2077. Geoff Keighley's celebration of the industry had plenty of awards, but it also revealed Sephiroth is coming to Smash and that The Initiative is making Perfect Dark. But what about Elden Ring? Where is that game since it didn't show up at the awards? The crew talks talk a tiny bit about that on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb also talk about Cyberpunk, go over the NPDs, and answer your questions. Join us, wont' you?

    175: What's Next For BioWare? Dec 05, 2020

    Some big names left BioWare this week. What does that mean for the studio, and where does that leave Mass Effect and Dragon Age 4? GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti discuss that on this week's episode of GamesBeat Decides. Also, Oscar Isaac is playing Snake in a Metal Gear Solid movie, and the crew hopes that actually becomes a reality. In the games section, Mike played Immortals: Fenyx Rising, and Jeff doesn't talk about Astro. But before all of that, Mike has a very important message for Jeff and the GamesBeat Decides audience.

    174: INFILTRATING THE SPEEDRUNNERS Nov 27, 2020

    On this week's episode, Mike accuses Jeff of consorting unfairly with speedrunners and more!

    173: 2020 ASTRO WORLD CHAMPION Nov 21, 2020

    A lot happened in video games this week. Capcom got hacked. Jim Ryan isn't aware of any complaints about storage. Nintendo's lawyers were very active. But all the crew on the GamesBeat Decides podcast wants to talk about is Astro's Playroom and their speedrunning feud. GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti have been going back and forth in that game all week, and Jeff has decided to declare victory. Jeff and Mike have also played some other games. That includes Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, which Jeff hates. Mike's getting into Yakuza: Like A Dragon, which he really likes. Join us for conversations about all of this and more, won't you?

    172: YOU DON'T KNOW SACKBOY Nov 14, 2020

    PlayStation 5 and the new Xbox systems are out, and GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about how they're feeling about nex--er, current-gen gaming. Mike also ranks the PS5 launch games. Find out where Sackboy, Demon's Souls, and more land. And since he didn't rate Godfall, that is automatically No. 1. The crew also talks about the news including the latest NPD report, which is especially good for Nintendo and its stockholders.

    171: PLAYSTATION 5 REVIEW Nov 06, 2020

    On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb review the PlayStation 5 and answer your questions. They do the same for Xbox Series X and S as well. On the precipice of a new console generation, should you feel excited? The crew thinks so. Also in the news, Jeff talks about what to expect from Mass Effect's N7 Day celebration. And Nintendo is selling a lot of video games and consoles. Join us, won't you?
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    170: WE PLAYED PLAYSTATION 5 Oct 30, 2020

    We have the PlayStation 5. We have the Xbox Series X. We have the Xbox Series S. What we don't have is a lot of time -- unless it's to do some Halloween cosplay. So let's do a one-hour-of-power episode where we blast through the week's topics on this episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. You can listen to hear GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about the new hardware. But they also talk about the latest news and how new consoles are like buying a car. Oh, and Jeff likes some pumpkin game. Join us, won't you?
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    169: IS THAT A NEXT-GEN CONSOLE BEHIND YOU? Oct 24, 2020

    One of our PlayStation 5s arrived today, but editor Mike Minotti is still waiting for his to show up. That leads to a punchy episode where fellow editor Jeff Grubb forgets something important behind him. Also, what's up with the Stadia guy? And is virtual reality the new Segway? In the games section, Mike and Jeff gush about Hitman 2, which is still excellent. And Hades is quickly floating to the top of the list of contenders for Game of the Year.

    168: GAMEPAD ASMR Oct 17, 2020

    PS5 finally revealed the UI, and Microsoft lifted the embargo for the Xbox Series X. So let's talk about all of that on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. In the news, GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb talk about the latest NPD sales report. Also, Mike played five hours of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, and Jeff couldn't stop playing Pikmin 3. Join us, won't you?

    167: ANIME SHOULD BE ILLEGAL Oct 09, 2020

    Sony is getting more talkative about the PlayStation 5 finally. And who knows why it waited so long because the news is exactly what many were expecting. Your PlayStation 4 games are mostly going to work on PlayStation 5. Oh, and the thing has the biggest heatsink -- it's incredible. It could kill a man. Host Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti from GamesBeat.com talk about all of that, liquid metal, and more on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast.
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    166: BE MORE LIKE GOLF DAD Oct 03, 2020

    GamesBeat reviews editor Mike Minotti talks with gaming editor Jeff Grubb about Xbox Series X, Hades, and more. Also, Minecraft is in Smash Ultimate now because of course it is. And, hey, what the hell is wrong with cross-saves between PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

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    I have the Xbox Series X, and I went hands-on with the device for a new preview you can read on GamesBeat.com. But you can hear me read the article right here.

    165: MASS EFFECT REMASTERS IN EARLY 2021 Sep 25, 2020

    Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is still coming, but not in 2020. GamesBeat reviews editor Mike Minotti and editor Jeff Grubb talk about that story on this weeks GamesBeat Decides podcast. The crew then talks about Xbox buying Bethesda, Amazon's Luna platform, and more.

    164: NINTENDO MADE ME A MONSTER Sep 18, 2020

    Sony Interactive Entertainment hosted its PlayStation 5 Showcase to detail price, date, and Final Fantasy XV. And it was an excellent presentation that nailed exactly what Sony is great at. And then the show ended and the confusion set in. When are preorders? Wait, games are $70? Is Demon's Souls on PC or not? We talk about all of that and more on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast.
    00:00 - START 10:14 - Show begins 13:08 - Preorder? 13:53 - PS5 Showcase 16:33 - Final Fantasy XVI 24:05 - Hogwarts Legacy 27:28 - God of War 2 29:25 - PS Plus Collection 32:49 - DMC5:SE 33:49 - FNAF 35:00 - Remasters/upgrades 37:30 - $70 games 40:20 - Cross-gen 44:00 - Backward compat 44:40 - $70 DualSense 45:35 - PS5 preorders 51:29 - Xbox preorders 52:39 - Jim Ryan on Series S 57:39 - More news 1:03:15 - When to buy? 1:04:40 - Half-step consoles? 1:06:52 - Wi-Fi 6? 1:07:58 - WE FORGOT NINTENDO! 1:10:00 - Our first Superchat 1:11:43 - Messaging bad? 1:13:10 - Unannounced games? 1:16:17 - Next from Xbox? 1:17:09 - Mass Effect? 1:18:22 - Special consoles? 1:18:52 - All Access preorders? 1:20:08 - E3 moments? 1:26:08 - Ori on Switch 1:27:08 - Mario 3D All-Stars 1:38:10 - Outro

    163: STUCK AT CHIPOTLE Sep 12, 2020

    On this week's episode of GamesBeat Decides, Imran Khan and Blessing Adeyoe, Jr. from Kinda Funny Games joins the show to fill in for Mike Minotti, who is stuck at a Chipotle. The crew discusses Xbox Series X and S pricing and preorders and when Sony will respond. Blessing and Jeff also played Immortals: Fenyx Rising, which is a bad name for a video game. Then Imran, Blessing, Jeff, and Mike answer some of your questions. Join us, won't you?
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    162: AMBASSADOR OF KICKYOURASSADOR Sep 06, 2020

    On this week's episode of GamesBeat Decides, hosts Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti react to the Nintendo Mario Direct. Is Super Mario 3D All-Stars exciting, disappointing, or both? Jeff also talks about the RTX 30-series GPUs while Mike pretends to listen. The pair also answer your questions, and dive into Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2, Marvel's Avengers, Captain Tsubasa, and more. Check it out, won't you?

    161: THE SWEDES Aug 28, 2020

    On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, reviews editor Mike Minotti and his co-host Jeff Grubb talk about gaming's busy week. That includes DC FanDome, Gamescom's Opening Night Live, and the weird Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase. Most importantly, Mike and Jeff consider The Swedes. The pair also answer your questions, like: What's going on with Nintendo? Where is the alleged Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster? And what is a live-service game, anyway? Join us!
    00:00 - Start 0:30 - Mike annoys Jeff 1:50 - Credits 2:34 - News 2:36 - New 343 boss Joseph Staten 8:40 - THE FANDOME 13:00 - WOW rant 15:33 - DBZ talk 16:38 - Nintendo Direct Mini 24:04 - Gamescom 34:01 - THE SWEDES 39:14 - Epic vs. Apple Update 42:00 - News 42:11 - Switch Pro rumors 49:09 - Starfield and TESVI when? 53:24 - Where is Sonic? 55:33 - When is Final Fantasy XVI? 59:35 - Mass Effect Remasters update 1:03:24 - Other Nintendo games? 1:08:17 - Gyro aiming? 1:09:54 - What are service games? 1:12:07 - Why is Avengers bad? 1:15:39 - Is Fall Guy guy a millionaire? 1:17:43 - PS5 preorder preorder 1:20:00 - Outro

    160: ROCKETEER FIVE NINER, YOU ARE CLEAR TO LAND Aug 21, 2020

    GamesBeat Decides hosts Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti are flying the friendly skies on this week's episode. The pair are getting a surprising amount of enjoyment out of Microsoft Flight Simulator. They both also really like the Xbox beat-'em-up Battletoads from developers Rare and Dlala Studios. But first, in the news, the Decides crew goes over the Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Rocksteady's toxic-workplace allegations, and the latest developments between Apple and Epic. Join us, won't you?

    159: YOU ACTIVATED EPIC'S TRAP CARD! Aug 14, 2020

    GamesBeat Decides is here once again to shout that you've activated Tim Sweeney's trap card. That's right, Epic pulled some Yu-Gi-Oh moves on Apple and Google this week, and now we all have to choose the billion- or trillion-dollar corporation we're gonna root for. It's appalling!
    In other news, Warner Bros. Interactive reveals it's going to talk about Suicide Squad and WB Montreal's new game at THE FANDOME on August 22. Halo gets delayed. Ubisoft fires its Assassin's Creed creative director. And the NPD report is in with more good news for game sales.
    Also, over the last week, GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti have spent some time with the Tony Hawk remake. Mike's also playing Panzer Paladin and maximizing his efficiencies in World of Warcraft. Join us, won't you?

    158: PS5-EXCLUSIVE SPIDER-MAN TEMTEM Aug 07, 2020

    GamesBeat editor Jeff Grubb is back from vacation to get mad about people who don't like the GameCube with reviews editor Mike Minotti. The pair discuss that, Rocksteady's Suicide Squad, and Sony's State of Play -- turns out Spider-Man is an exclusive Temtem or something? Also, Nintendo and PlayStation are making a lot of money, and Apple doesn't want Microsoft to make money on iOS.
    Mike and Jeff have also spent time playing Fall Guys, which is a delight. They talk about the game's success and long-term prospects. They also discuss CrossCode, A Hat In Time, Flight Simulator, Frog Gractions, Panzer Paladin, and Carrion.
    Tune in and let GamesBeat decide your opinions for you!

    157: WAS XBOX SHOWCASE A FAILURE? Jul 24, 2020

    The Xbox Games Showcase happened on Thursday, and the GamesBeat Decides crew breaks down their reaction to the event. Are they hyped for Halo? What is Avowed? Is this enough to compete against PlayStation 5? Reviews editor Mike Minotti and PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb discuss how the show succeeded as a showcase for Xbox Game Pass but also failed to get people excited about Xbox Series X.
    Then Mike and Jeff talk about what Nintendo is doing following its latest Direct Mini. Where are the first-party Switch games for the rest of 2020?
    To end the episode, Mike talks about Crash Bandicoot 4. He played the an early demo of the game and talked about his thoughts for this marsupial's latest adventures.

    156: GHOST OF TSUSHIMA AND PAPER MARIO REVIEWS Jul 17, 2020

    Paper Mario: The Origami King and Ghost of Tsushima are both out now, and the GamesBeat Decides crew has a review for each of them. Reviews editor Mike Minotti talks about his time in Sucker Punch's map game. PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb, meanwhile, gives his take on why Paper Mario is worth it despite flaws.
    Then in the news, Mike and Jeff chat about the NPD results. Plenty of people are still buying games, and The Last of Us Part II is fueling a lot of that. Ubissoft Forward also happened but without much to get excited about.
    Join us for all of that and more, won't you?

    155: BAKUGAN Jul 10, 2020

    On this episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, hosts Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti have Bakugan-fever. And they're Bakugonna lose their minds! They also discuss the upcoming Xbox showcase, Ubisoft Forward, Paper Mario, and Bloodstained: Circle of the Moon.

    154: LAST OF US PART II, INDUSTRY HARASSMENT, AND MORE NOT E3 Jun 26, 2020

    On this week's episode of GamesBeat Decides, reviews editor Mike Minotti and PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb talk about playing The Last of Us Part II. But first, they discuss the recent barrage of harassment claims against people in the video games industry. They also talk about a series of announcements coming out of Not E3.

    153: WAGGLE IS BACKLE Jun 19, 2020

    Electronic Arts held its EA Play event as part of Not E3 this week, and the GamesBeat Decides crew talks about that on this week's episode. Reviews editor Mike Minotti and PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb are excited about Star Wars: Squadrons and Skate 4. But in addition to the EA Play news, the pair also talk about some of the games that EA left out of its presentation. Those include UFC, a new golf game, and the Mass Effect Trilogy Remastered. In other news, the Pokémon Company held a Direct-style event to announce New Pokémon Snap for Nintendo Switch. This is a followup to the Nintendo 64 original more than 20 years later.
    Oh, and Crash Bandicoot 4 seems like a real thing, but who's to say? Finally, Nintendo released Jump Rope Challenge. Waggle is backle!
    Mike and Jeff have also played some games. Mike is onto Jak II, and Jeff is playing VoxelGram, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, and more.
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    152: PERVIN' ON THE PS5 Jun 12, 2020

    GamesBeat reviews editor Mike Minotti likes the look of the new PlayStation 5 console. No -- I mean, he really likes it. And GamesBeat PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb would never stand between anyone and their bliss, so he lets Mike fly his freak flag on this episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. Together, Jeff and Mike breakdown the latest PlayStation 5 event and the system's upcoming games.
    The GamesBeat Decides team then tackles Star Wars: Squadrons, which EA revealed today after yet another leak. The NPD Group, meanwhile, reported the results of another huge month of game sales in the United States.
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    151: A SUPER NINTENDO WORLD FOR ANTS! May 29, 2020
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    On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, reviews editor Mike Minotti is furious that you don't understand theme parks. He understands theme parks. And he thinks you are absurd for complaining about Super Nintendo World. Meanwhile, editor Jeff Grubb talks about the reporting leading up to the confirmation of the PlayStation 5 reveal on June 4.
    Also, is Nintendo teasing Metroid? What does Hotgirlvideos69 know, and when did she know it? We talk about all of that and more. Join us, won't you?
    150: PEOPLE ARE BUYING A LOT OF VIDEO GAMES May 23, 2020

    On this episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, reviews editor Mike Minotti and PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb talk about the latest monthly games report from The NPD Group. They also discuss financials out of Take-Two Interactive.
    Later, managing editor Jason Wilson joins to talk about shark RPG Maneater. Mike is playing Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition. And Jeff is playing Clubhouse Games.

    149: THE ENDLESS E3 May 15, 2020
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    E3 is cancelled. But its spirit has left its body, and it now surrounds us at all times. We cannot escape it. We will never escape the endless E3. This has left us with a mess of announcements, events, and game trailers that are going to drop at irregular intervals throughout the summer. And that action really got going this past week with a couple of key reveals.
    Activision announced Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2. Epic is promising us the future in Unreal Engine 5. And Nintendo surprised fans with a trailer for Paper Mario: The Origami King. Sony then capped off the week with a State of Play for Ghost of Tsushima, which looks like samurai/ninja Assassin's Creed. That's a good thing.
    But all this news didn't leave us a lot of time for games. Mike finished Dragon Quest XI, and he now considers himself a fan of that series.
    Oh, and Geoff Keighley is being a bit much.
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    148: YOU PEOPLE SHOULD REMEMBER ECCO FOR DREAMCAST May 09, 2020
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    Ecco The Dolphin: Defender of the Future has an 84 on Metacritic, but none of you people ever talk about the game. What is wrong with you? Why is this the game that no one remembers? And while we're at it, Sonic Adventure for Dreamcast DID NOT AGE BETTER THAN SUPER MARIO 64. GOD!
    147: ANIMAL CROSSING IS A BLOCKBUSTER Apr 22, 2020

    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a stunning success. The social-life simulator had better launch-month sales than any other Nintendo game besides Super Smash Bros. Ultiamte and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. And the GamesBeat Decides crew comes together to talk about that and more in this week's episode. Also in the news, reviews editor Mike Minotti talks about MLB The Show 20's sales. And PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb dives into the hardware numbers from the monthly sales report from The NPD Group.
    Later in the show, Mike and Jeff talk more about Animal Crossing and Final Fantasy VII Remake. But both are playing a lot of unreleased games they can't discuss yet, so return next week for their thoughts on those.
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    146: WHY DOES JEFF HATE ANIMAL CROSSING? Apr 17, 2020

    Sony is struggling to manufacture the PlayStation 5, and the GamesBeat Decides crew talks all about that on this week's episode. Also in the news, Gamescom gets cancelled, Nintendo Switch update leads to speculation on a new model, and Crysis is back.
    Then reviews editor Mike Minotti talks with PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb about their current relationship with Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Why does Jeff hate it now? And does Mike finally hate World of Warcraft? Yes, and that's fact now because it's in this podcast description.
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    145: IS FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE GOOD? Apr 10, 2020

    Reviews editor Mike Minotti and managing editor Jason Wilson are both playing Final Fantasy VII Remake, and they both give their thoughts on Square Enix's blockbuster reimagining. PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb, meanwhile, wonders if the game is for him. First, though, Mike and Jeff talk about the PlayStation DualSense and more in the news section.
    Besides Final Fantasy, Mike is also spending time with Valorant. Riot's new shooter already seems like a gigantic hit, but is it any fun? Mike thinks so. Mike then chastises Jeff for once again failing to play Ori and the Will of the Wisps.

    144: ARE THE 3D MARIO REMASTERS REAL? Mar 30, 2020

    Mario is turning 35 years old this year. And as everyone knows, you celebrate a 35th anniversary with the gift of remasters. And that's apparently Nintendo's plan. The company is remastering 3D Mario games like 64, Sunshine, and Galaxy and bringing them to Switch. And on this week's GamesBeat Decides, reviews editor Mike Minotti and PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb breaks down that news and more.
    The crew also breaks down the latest Nintendo Direct mini, GameStop closing stores, and Nintendo Switch's availability.
    Mike and Jeff then spend more time talking about Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which continues to save their lives. Mike has also spent time with Doom Eternal and Bravely Default II's demo. Jeff played some Roundguard and Good Job.

    143: COVID FACTOR Mar 24, 2020
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    On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, reviews editor Mike Minotti explains his review of Half-Life: Alyx. The new VR Half-Life marks a full return for the series, but it's not the revolution that some are making it out to be. It's also a stressful game that is tough to play in these stressful times. Mike then joins editor Jeffrey Grubb in talking about the lovely escapism of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
    But first, in the news, GameStop cares more about money than people. Animal Crossing is selling well. And Nintendo is going after Dreams players who use its characters. Jeff also talks about Nvidia's new DLSS 2.0 technology.
    142: PS5 AND XBOX SPECS-TACULAR Mar 18, 2020

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    Sony and Microsoft have both revealed the technical specifications for their upcoming next-gen consoles. On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti discuss what is under the hood of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Also in the news, Nintendo held an Indie World Showcase and The NPD Group revealed its latest monthly report. Join us, won't you?
    In addition to the news, the GamesBeat Decides crew also goes in depth on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Nintendo's social-life simulator is launching this week, and you can hear Jeff's review thoughts right here.

    141: A NINTENDO DIRECT IS COMING SOON Mar 11, 2020

    We gotta go fast on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. Reviews editor Mike Minotti has to run to get to his World of Warcraft raid because he is very cool, so that leaves PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb with a tight timeline to fit in all the news. And this week that includes our story about the upcoming Nintendo Direct. That is coming before the end of the month, according to our sources. Fans may also get an Indie World as well. The GamesBeat Decides crew also talks about Horizon: Zero Dawn heading to PC, Reggie joining GameStop's board of directors, and 2K getting back together with the NFL.
    After the news, you can hear Mike talk about Ori and the Will of the Wisps, which he seems to think is pretty decent. OK, he actually thinks it rules. Join us for that discussion and more.

    140: PROTAGONISTS AND TAGONISTS Mar 05, 2020

    You have protagonists, and then you have antagonists. But on this week's GamesBeat Decides, reviews editor Mike Minotti talks about the often-overlooked "tagonists."

    139: SONIC'S UNFORTUNATE FART JOKE Feb 18, 2020

    Sonic the Hedgehog is in theaters, and reviews editor Mike Minotti has seen it. Turns out it's pretty good even though it features an unfortunate fart joke. Mike and PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb talk about the new record-setting video game movie on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. Join us, wont' you?
    In the news, the GamesBeat Decides crew talks through the production costs of the PlayStation 5 and what it means for the next-gen system's price. Over at Electronic Arts and BioWare, plans are brewing to reboot Anthem, and does that even make sense? Mike and Jeff then breakdown the latest monthly U.S. games sales report from The NPD Group.
    Finally, Mike is continuing to work through Mega Man Zero. Jeff, meanwhile, is getting back into Dead Cells for the new content.
    News
    Pricey parts have pushed the cost of Sony's PlayStation 5 to around $450 per unit, forcing a difficult price-setting decision sources say.
    Half-Life: Alyx, available March 23, 2020
    It Seems A Playable Xbox Build Of StarCraft Ghost Has Leakedkotaku.com/it-see...
    Geoff Keighley will skip E3 for the first time in 25 years twitter.com/geoffk..
    EA will move Need for Speed development back to Criterion
    Nvidia's GeForce Now is losing all Activision Blizzard games
    Future of Anthem
    January 2020 NPD: Even Goku can’t rescue game spending
    Xbox Elite Series 2 is one of the fastest-selling gamepads ever
    Games
    Jeff
    Dead Cells
    Mike
    Mega Man Zero

    138: DROWNING IN LIFE Feb 07, 2020

    It was a big week with a lot of video game news, and the crew runs through it all on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. Dan Houser is leaving Rockstar Games. Warcraft III: Reforged is the worst thing since murder. And Nvidia GeForce Now is launching out of beta. We also have a huge pile of financial news from Sony, Take-Two, and Activision.
    GamesBeat PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb also has a chat with lead writer Dean Takahashi about Doom Eternal. He posted a video on YouTube, and -- surprise -- people are mad at him about it. Then reviews editor Mike Minotti talks to us all about Mega Man Zero. Jeff, meanwhile, is playing ScourgeBringer and PictoQuest on Steam.
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    WHAT WE’VE BEEN DOING
    Jeff:
    ScourgeBringer
    PictoQuest
    Mike:
    Mega Man Zero

    137: STADIA HAS ALREADY FAILED Jan 29, 2020

    On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb and review editor Mike Minotti are skeptical that Google Stadia has a future. The crew also talks about what they would want from a Knights of the Old Republic reboot. Also, if you need to set precedent in your country, don't try to do so by suing Nintendo. The spirit of Howard Lincoln will come for you. Join us, won't you?
    Also, Mike has finished Tokyo Mirage Sessions, and Jeff has finished Luigi's Mansion 3. Both feel very positive about each game. Now, it's time to catch up on some more games.

    136 - HOES MAD Jan 21, 2020

    On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, the hoes are mad about Byleth in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The crew also dives into the best-selling games of the last decade. Also, what is going on with E3 now that PlayStation isn't showing up. Join us, won't you?

    135: VERY WEEBY Jan 06, 2020

    The GamesBeat Decides is ready to welcome in 2020 before it ends. We have about two solid months where new game releases slow down. Then, in March, it's going to get wild through the end of the year. So join us as we check in with Tokyo Mirage Sessions and imagine what we'll do with some of this free time.
    In the news, we talk about the start of AGDQ, Grand Theft Auto V on Game Pass, and WWE 2K20's new year bug. Join us for discussions on all that and more.

    GAME OF THE YEAR 2019 Dec 30, 2019

    We got the whole GamesBeat crew together to talk out Game of the Year, and you can listen to that discussion for yourselves!

    134: WHAT WE WANT FROM PS5 AND XBOX Dec 27, 2019

    In 2020, we're getting both the PlayStation 5 and the new Xbox. And with that next-generation of hardware on the horizon, we're looking forward with anticipation. What do we want from yet another round of consoles? We talk about that on this special episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. Join us, won't you?
    We also talk about some of the games we're looking forward to in 2019. And then we wrap up the episode with this question: what present do you want from a major publisher by next Christmas? How about a new F-Zero or Kirby's Dream Course from Nintendo? Or maybe Sony could bring back some more PlayStation 1 games like G-Police.
    Finally, keep an eye on this feed. We'll have our Game of the Year episode up soon. And then we'll return for more in the new year. See you then!

    133: XBOX SERIES X REACTIONS Dec 13, 2019

    No matter how many cops the government sends after us, we're gonna keep playing games. And you can hear us talk about our game crimes on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. Join us, won't you?
    In the news, we go over Sony State of Play, Nintendo's World of Indies, and The Game Awards. That's a lot of events, but it mostly boils down to Resident Evil 3, Axiom Verge 2, Sports Story, and the Xbox Series X. Oh, and we have the monthly NPD sales chart. Turns out those pocket monsters still sell just fine.
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    Mentioned games
    Jeff:
    Disco Elysium
    Luigi's Mansion 3
    Mike:
    Pokémon Sword
    Shovel Knight
    WoW Classic
    Outer Worlds

    STAR WARS JEDI: FALLEN ORDER SPOILERCAST Nov 26, 2019

    It's a special episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast this week where the crew goes deep on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. EA Motive writer Mitch Dyer joins GamesBeat managing editor Jason Wilson and PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb to talk about the game and everything related to Star Wars.
    The gang touches on everything from The Courtship of Princess Leia to Dash Rendar. But, of course, most of the spoilers have to do with Jedi: Fallen Order itself. Join us, won't you?

    131: GOOGLE STADIA + STAR WARS JEDI REVIEWS Nov 20, 2019

    November is flying by at an irresponsible pace, but that means we are almost on "the other side of games" for 2019. On the GamesBeat Decides podcast this week, the crew talks about some of the last big releases for the year in Google Stadia, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and Pokémon Sword and Shield. Join us, won't you?
    In the news, the GamesBeat Decides team covers the recent NPD sales report for October. Valve is making a Half-Life game, apparently? Also, Microsoft made some new announcements, Amy Hennig has a new gig, and Epic Games helped to make The Mandalorian.
    Mentioned games
    Jeff:
    Death Stranding
    Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
    Google Stadia
    Mike:
    Pokemon Sword
    Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order
    World of Warcraft Classic
    Hearthstone Battlegrounds

    130: DEATH STRANDING HAS ADS FOR NORMAN REEDUS'S AMC MOTORCYCLE SHOW Nov 02, 2019

    The GamesBeat Decides podcast can finally talk about Death Stranding, and that's exactly what happens on this week's episode. Gameranx producer Tom Johnson and Sidequesting editor and podcaster Erron Kelly join GamesBeat PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb for that discussion. The crew also touches on some Destiny 2 and The Outer Worlds. Join us, won't you?
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    The news this week is all about BlizzCon and Blizzard's announcements. EA is back on Steam. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, meanwhile, misrepresents a real-world war crime, which is fun. The team also talks about Ubisoft creating Yves Guillemot's Shark Tank where the company's internal studios have to pitch unique ideas for new games.

    129: TOKYO MIRAGE SESSIONS #FE: VAGINA BONES EDITION Oct 25, 2019

    Somehow October is almost over already. With 2019 barreling towards its demise, the GamesBeat Decides podcast is here to help do your thinking for you. On this week's episode, reviews editor Mike Minotti talks more about Luigi's Mansion 3. PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb, meanwhile, gives an update on The Outer Worlds. And you should check out the special review episode of The Outer Worlds where Jeff and managing editor Jason Wilson provide some in-depth thoughts on the space-faring role-playing adventure.
    In the news, Ubisoft is delaying all of its games. The Last of Us: Part II is now coming out in May. Shroud is also leaving Twitch to join Ninja on Mixer. Conan O'Brien is in Death Stranding. And a bunch of people who don't play Fallout 76 are mad about Fallout 76 again.
    Finally, vagina bones make their big return to the show because they aren't coming to Japanese version of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE on Switch.
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    Jeff:
    The Outer Worlds
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    Luigi's Mansion 3

    THE OUTER WORLDS REVIEW Oct 23, 2019

    GamesBeat reviews The Outer Worlds.

    128: JEDI FALLEN ORDER RULES Oct 18, 2019

    It's time to get excited for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order because it turns out that it is good. On this week's episode of GamesBeat Decides, co-host and reviews editor Mike Minotti talks about playing the first few hours of Respawn's adventure. And he thinks this could end up as one of the best Star Wars games ever. Meanwhile, fellow co-host and PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb has spent some time with sci-fi black metal platformer Valfaris and Switch's Ring Fit Adventure.
    In the news, the GamesBeat Decides crew talks about the latest developments with Blizzard, Hong Kong, and China. The team also looked at the monthly NPD report, which publisher Take-Two Interactive dominated with NBA 2K20 and Borderlands 3. And then what is going on with Riot Games and the Analogue Pocket? Join us, won't you?
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    Valfaris
    Ring Fit Adventure
    The Witcher 3 Switch
    Overwatch Switch
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    Jedi Fallen Order
    Luigi’s Mansion 3

    127: NINTENDO HAS DOUG BOWSER; SONY HAS NICK KNACK Oct 01, 2019

    Sony Interactive Entertainment had a big executive shakeup, and that's the big topic on this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast. Shawn Layden is leaving his role as PlayStation Worldwide Studios boss. He was at the company for more than 30 years, so what does his departure mean? Also in the news, Last of Us: Part II has a release date, Project xCloud is getting a beta, and more.
    GamesBeat Decides co-host and reviews editor Mike Minotti is back on the program. He went to Chicago and tells us about traveling with The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Fellow co-host and PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb, meanwhile, wraps up his thoughts about the Switch Lite. Jeff also tries to explain Untitled Goose Game to Mike.
    Join us, won't you?
    Here are all the games we talk about:
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    Untitled Goose Game
    Spyro
    Hot Lava
    Mike:
    Link’s Awakening
    Planet Zoo
    World of Warcraft Classic

    126: BROUGHT TO YOU BY MONSTER ENERGY Sep 24, 2019

    Someone has to keep Hideo Kojima in the life to which he is accustomed, and the Monster Energy drink company has the cash to do just that. PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb invites SGQD's John Phipps and Sidequest's Erron Kelly to talk about exactly that. The crew also talk about Zelda: Link's Awakening and the Switch Lite. Join us, wont' you?
    In the news, the podcast goes over the new mobile-game subscription services from both Apple and Google. And then it's the Hideo Kojima/Monster Energy roller coaster. Thanks for listening, and enjoy!
    WHAT WE’VE BEEN DOING
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    Switch Lite
    Zelda
    John:
    Switch Lite
    Zelda
    Untitled Goose Game
    Erron:
    Oxygen Not Included
    Frostpunk
    Kenshi
    Cube World

    125: TERRY VIOLET BEAUREGARDE Sep 10, 2019

    Nintendo had a lot to say last week, and the team dives into that on the GamesBeat Decide podcast. On this week's episode, reviews editor Mike Minotti gives World of Warcraft Classic the full seal of approval and PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb is digging Control as well as Super Nintendo games on Switch.
    In the news, Nintendo steals the spotlight with a jam-packed Nintendo Direct. Overwatch, Tokyo Mirage Sessions, Return of the Obra Din, and Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition are all coming to the Switch. So are some classic Star Wars games and Divinity Original Sin 2 with cross-save support with the Steam version. And Deadly Premonition 2 is happening and so is a free-to-play Kirby game. Oh, and then Terry from Fatal Fury is coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and then that game got a separate mini Direct right after the main show. It's a lot.
    In other news, we have a better idea of what the next Resident Evil game is. The new Plants vs. Zombies game is out ... or is it? And then more Nintendo with its weird yoga thing.
    Here are the games that we talk about:
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    Super Nintendo
    Control
    Mike:
    World of Warcraft Classic
    NEWS
    Nintendo Direct
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    Multiplayer confirmed for Cyberpunk 2077 twitter.com/CDPROJ
    First look at a new experience for Nintendo Switch youtube.com/watch?..
    PVZ: Battle for Neighborville confirmed
    Steam has over 40,000 ‘indie’ games, and this is fine

    124: 1,000-MINUTE WOW QUEUES Aug 27, 2019

    GamesBeat Decides is back once again to make the world of video games so simple that even a child could understand. Children, however, should not listen to this show because it features grown man and GamesBeat review editor Mike Minotti cursing god for not letting him onto a server to play World of Warcraft. He is still playing Fire Emblem, though -- as well as Bloodstained and Overwatch. PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb, meanwhile, is ready to talk about Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, which he admits most people won't like even though he is infatuated with it. Join us, won't you?
    In the news, the crew talks about Stadia, Gamescom, and Nintendo's Indie World. That includes tidbits about Kerbal Space Program 2 and the first real Civilizaiton competitor in Humankind. And then Jeff and Mike try to figure out if Geoff Keighley is still Hideo Kojima's best friend based on his appearance in Death Stranding.
    In other news stories, World of Warcraft Classic is having a massive launch. Mike somehow works through the pain to speak to that. And then the Persona series has hit a new milestone, Sony acquires Insomniac, and is PlayStation going to save the Uncharted movie? Probably not!
    WHAT WE’VE BEEN DOING
    Jeff:
    Ancestors
    Mike:
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses
    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
    Overwatch

    123: SHE DOESN'T HAVE TO KNOW ABOUT THE WAIFUS Aug 13, 2019

    It's not cheating if it's anime. At least, those are the rules on the GamesBeat Decides podcast. On this week's episode, reviews editor Mike Minotti and PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb are talk more about Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Meanwhile, GamesBeat lead writer Dean Takahashi shows up to talk about Wolfenstein: Youngblood and Steel Division 2.
    In the news, the crew talks about mass shootings and how video games do and don't relate to gun violence in the United States. This touches on Walmart, Apex Legends on ESPN, Trump, and more. Elsewhere in the news, the industry has a plan to self-regulate lootboxes, and Death Stranding is probably coming to the Epic Games Store, right? Probably. That just seems like something that is going to happen. Here's everything we talked about this week:
    WHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING
    Jeff:
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses
    Rashlander
    Mike:
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses
    Dean:
    Wolfenstein: Youngblood
    Steel Division 2
    Modern Warfare

    122: SHYGUYS HUNTING CHILDLESS MILLENNIALS Aug 02, 2019

    Summer has broken -- at least as far as video games are concerned. That means we finally have a lot of news to talk about on the GamesBeat Decides podcast. On this episode, GamesBeat reviews editor Mike Minotti and PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb talk about Ninja defecting from Twitch to Microsoft's Mixer. Mike also uses his insider connections to give the lowdown on Universal Studios' Super Nintendo World theme park.
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    The GamesBeat Decides team also still has a lot to say about Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Jeff's playing on hard mode, and he wants everyone to know how cool he is. Mike, meanwhile, is spending some time with the new Hero character from Dragon Quest in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
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    121: FUCK THE SPLATOON POLICE Jul 26, 2019

    GamesBeat Decides is with you once again to talk about surprising cooperative games and the correct Fire Emblem house. On this week's episode, reviews editor Mike Minotti scolds PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb for siding against Splatoon 2 start Marina in the last Splatfest. But no way was Jeff going to side with the cops on Team Order over Team Chaos. The crew also talks a bit more about Fire Emblem: Three Houses before jumping into an explanation of Wolfenstein: Youngblood and 198X.
    In the news, Nintendo is doing the right thing to fix its Joy-Con issues. Blizzard steps in it with its explanation for Sigma's feet. And Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is selling well.
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    Here are all the games we talked about
    Jeff:
    Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble
    Aim Lab
    Mike:
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses
    Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3

    120: IT'S HARD TO ROOT FOR EUGENICS Jul 19, 2019

    The summer is still slow for news on the GamesBeat Decides podcast. But on this week's episode, we've got plenty of coverage of the monthly NPD report. We also talk about a law firm's potential class-action lawsuit against Nintendo and more.
    First, however, we talk about a lot of games. GamesBeat PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb is digging the Advance Wars-like Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble. He's also trying to improve his shooter skills with the help of a program called Aim Lab. PC guest post editor Rowan Kaiser joins the show to talk about the comfortable grind of Mortal Kombat 11, the latest update to Oxygen Not Included, and his love for Total War: Three Kingdoms. But reviews editor Mike Minotti provides the big showdown this week with his dueling Switch games: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 and Fire Emblem: Three Houses. According to him, it's no contest.
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    Here are all the games we talked about:
    Jeff:
    Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble
    Aim Lab
    Mike:
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses
    Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3
    Warframe
    Rowan:
    Mortal Kombat
    Oxygen Not Included
    Three Kingdoms?

    119: 🎵OH, FIRE EMBLEM!🎵 Jul 13, 2019

    The entire video gaming world still feels hungover from the Electronic Entertainment Expo trade show in June. On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, however, we still have plenty to talk about.
    Co-hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti have played some games. Mike is reviewing Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and he can talk about his time with the first chapter so far. Jeff, meanwhile, is back into Flappy Bird thanks to a new battle royale version.
    In the news, the crew talks about Switch Lite, of course. But they also speak to Valve's Steam Labs, Google Stadia's timid phone support, and LOTRO 2 or something.
    Thanks for listening.
    Here are the games we talked about:
    Jeff:
    Outer Wilds
    Flappy Bird Royale
    Mike:
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses
    World of Warcraft

    ON BEHALF OF THE BRAND Jul 03, 2019

    We all mess up sometimes, and that's why the GamesBeat Decides podcast is spending this week apologizing on behalf of the brand. On this episode, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti dive into some more Super Mario Maker 2 and Outer Wilds. The crew also discovers that Bloodstained isn't that great on Switch, and Mike tries out the new hero in Apex Legends.
    In the news, Mordhau is dealing with racism in a poor way. Twitch character Dr. Disrespect, meanwhile, seems like a bully. Maybe we can escape all of this feeling of constant assault from all sides with a nice game of Eve Online -- no, wait. Aliens have suddenly begun invading that massively multiplayer online experience. The GamesBeat Decides team also explains what is going on with the backlash to Pokemon and Game Freak.
    It's not all bad news, however, and that's thanks to Summer Games Done Quick.
    Thanks for listening.
    Here are the games we talked about:
    Jeff:
    Outer Wilds
    Super Mario Maker 2
    Bloodstained
    MIKE:
    Super Mario Maker 2
    Apex Legends

    117: ELON MUSK LOOKS AT 2B PORN Jun 20, 2019

    The Electronic Entertainment Expo is never over in our hearts, and the fun can continue if you listen to the GamesBeat Decides podcast. You can do so right here.
    On this week's episode, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about some of the games they've played since returning home from Los Angeles. Highlights include Super Mario Maker 2, Cadence of Hyrule, and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.
    Then in the news, we've got some developments regarding Randy Pitchford. Nintendo explained why it's making Breath of the Wild 2, but we're skeptical. We also talk about how good Amazon is at video games.
    To close out the show, Mike asks Jeff to elaborate more about his complicated Link's Awakening feelings. And then they spend several minutes recapping Elon Musk's deep love and respect for video games, which led to him allegedly leaving Twitter.

    E3 2019 WEDNESDAY: BEST OF SHOW Jun 13, 2019

    Jeff isn't sure about Link's Awakening, and what does that even mean. We also choose our favorite things from the show.

    E3 2019 Tuesday: Nintendo, Zelda, Doc Pissrespect, and more Jun 12, 2019

    It's the first day of the show floor, and we're back to talk about what we played. We also talk about getting banned for filming in bathrooms.

    E3 2019 MONDAY: XBOX HANDS-ON, UBI, & SQUARE ENIX Jun 11, 2019

    The GamesBeat Decides crew is back with another podcast from E3. In this episode, we talk about playing games at Microsoft's Xbox booth. Turns out gameplay is important. We also cover Ubisoft's and Square Enix's events.

    E3 2019 SUNDAY: XBOX AND BETHESDA Jun 10, 2019

    We've got a lot to talk about today with Microsoft and Bethesda's press conferences.

    E3 2019 SATURDAY: GOOGLE STADIA AND EA PLAY Jun 09, 2019

    We are video games now, and there is no mortal who can stop us!
    The GamesBeat Decides crew talks about Google Stadia, EA Play, and John Riccitiello.

    116: MW4 IS LIKE INDIANA JONES MEETS SCHINDLER'S LIST Jun 03, 2019

    After a lengthy break, the GamesBeat Decides boys are back in town. On this week's episode, GamesBeat reviews editor and co-host Mike Minotti recaps all the Randy Pitchford news for fellow host Jeff Grubb.
    The crew also talks about some of the games that Mike played at E3 judges week. That includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, which Mike has some thoughts about. Meanwhile, when not moving or holding a baby, Jeff has played some Void Bastards and Outer Wilds. He also has some early thoughts on Valve's Index headset.
    In the news, Jeff and Mike dive into the Xbox Game Pass for PC, Death Stranding, and Rockstar's latest controversy. Finally, Mike learns what a CPU is.

    SEASON 2 APPROACHES May 26, 2019

    A quick update on the podcast. After an extended absence, we're about to come back with season 2 of GamesBeat Decides. We're also looking for your input. Have any ideas about how we can improve, what to change, or new theme music to use? Let us know! Contact us: twitter.com/gbdecides or email games+podcast@venturebeat.com

    115: WHY IS EVERYTHING ALWAYS RISING? Apr 12, 2019

    The new teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Sunday's Wrestlemania give us plenty to talk about on GamesBeat Decides this week. Also on this episode, co-hosts Mike Minotti and Jeffrey Grubb talk about Katana Zero and Pathway as well as more Sekiro and World of Warcraft.
    In the news, the crew talks about Steam defusing Borderlands 2's review bomb, Sekiro sales, and YouTube demonetizing Weedcraft videos. Also, you can use ray tracing on GTX cards, but should you?
    Join us for all that and more, won’t you?
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    Here’s everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike:
    Hollow Knight
    World of Warcraft
    Jeff:
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
    Katana Zero
    Pathway
    News
    Borderlands 2 is the fist game on Steam where you already can see Valve's new "off-topic review bombing filter" in action twitter.com/SteamD...
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice sales top two million in 10 days investor.activision.com/news-r...
    YouTube’s rules don’t justify demonetizing Weedcraft Inc videos
    Ray tracing now works on some GTX cards — here’s how they perform
    You can change your PSN ID starting today. blog.us.playstation.com/2019/0...
    Dangerous Driving (racing game) missing leaderboards feature on PC because of Epic Games Store exclusivity gamerevolution.com/review...
    How well Call of Duty's Blackout Battle Royale is doing

    114: YOU IS NOT ALWAYS BABA Apr 05, 2019

    We're mad about Epic Games Store and dealing with an existential Baba crisis on GamesBeat Decides. On this week's episode, we're also talking about the Division 2 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
    In the news, Microsoft may launch an ultimate subscription bundle and Sega has its own miniconsole. Meanwhile, at PAX East, Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford will have to stop doing magic long enough to launch Borderlands 3 in September. But it is coming exclusively to Epic Games Store on PC, and co-hosts Mike Minotti and Jeffrey Grubb try to figure out why they are so mad about that.Join us, won’t you?
    Here’s everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike: Hollow Knight
    The Division 2
    Jeff:
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
    Baba Is You
    NEWS
    Microsoft may launch $15 subscription bundle with Gold and Game Pass
    Borderlands 3 launch date and EGS exclusivity
    Sega Genesis Mini
    PlayStation Store will refund preorders
    Risk of Rain 2 hits 500,000 players
    Labo VR supports Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild
    Best Buy allegedly leaks Person 5, Link to the Past, and Metroid Prime Trilogy for Switch

    113: MYTHIC MIKE Mar 16, 2019

    On this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast, you will get to learn all about Mythic Mike. Co-host and GamesBeat reviews editor Mike Minotti loves to raid, and you can learn all about that on this episode.Mike has also spent the last week playing Yoshi's Crafted World and The Division 2. He's finding Nintendo's platformer too breezy, but Ubisoft has nailed its online loot shooter up to this point. Fellow co-host and PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb, meanwhile, is playing the breakout indie Steam hit Factory Town.In the news, the crew talks about Halo coming to the PC, a bunch of new DLC, and why Sony isn't going to buy Take-Two.Join us, won't you?
    Here’s everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike: Yoshi's Crafted World
    The Division 2
    World of Warcraft
    Jeff:
    Factory Town
    NEWS
    Halo: The Master Chief Collection coming to PC
    Devil May Cry 5 sales
    No Man's Sky: Beyond
    Battlefield V: Firestorm
    Back 4 Blood
    Xbox now plays PC games streamed from a local rig
    Valve expands Steam Link to stream remotely outside your network
    Google is teasing something hardcore for GDC
    Sony isn't acquiring Take-Two

    112: A GOBLIN SHAMAN NAMED JEFF Mar 09, 2019

    Jeff has never played World of Warcraft, but he has played House Party and Left Alive.
    In the news, Valve is just so god damn dumb, you guys. Most of its problems wouldn't be problems if it knew how to communicate.
    Also, Anthem has blown up almost every single PlayStation 4. There are maybe two or three that are still working.
    E3 is dead again.
    We will never get anything like Uncharted ever again, according to one of the creators of Uncharted.
    Apex Legends has 50 million players but even it's doomed now.
    Yo, sometimes video game news sucks ass. Enjoy the podcast.

    REVIEW: DEVIL MAY CRY 5 Mar 07, 2019

    After crushing the game to get the review out, Mike Minotti sits down to talk about Devil May Cry 5.

    111: SHOUT OUT TO MARK Mar 01, 2019

    The video game industry is closing up shop after another wild week, and now it’s time to read books and speak to our families. But first, you know we gotta wrap up everything that happened with the GamesBeat Decides podcast.
    On this week’s episode, co-host and PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb talks about Trials Rising and Ape Out. Meanwhile, fellow co-host and reviews editor Mike Minotti goes deep into Anthem and a discussion about BioWare and Electronic Arts. The crew also played some Apex Legends and that new ToeJam and Earl.
    In the news, GamesBeat Decides discusses why it’s messed up that THQ Nordic held an AMA on 8Chan. And Mike reveals that he is able to see into the future when he has a fever and no sleep.
    Here’s everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike:
    Apex Legends
    Anthem
    ToeJame and Earl: Back in the Groove
    Jeff:
    Trials Rising
    Ape Out
    NEWS
    THQ Nordic does an AMA on 8Chan
    Pokemon Sword and Shield
    Mike is a witch
    Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order reveal coming in April
    Cyberpunk 2077 will be at E3
    Devotion removed from Steam
    Anthem’s physical sales

    110: GAMESBEAT HAS EMBRACED SOCIALISM Feb 15, 2019

    We are back! The GamesBeat Decides podcast took two weeks off because co-host Jeffrey Grubb had another kid. What was he thinking? But he has returned from parental leave, and co-host Mike Minotti and GamesBeat PC guest post editor Rowan Kaiser joins him.
    On this week's episode, the GamesBeat Decides team talks about Apex Legends, and how it is dominating the world. Jeff has also played Far Cry: New Dawn and explains why you may or may not want to skip it.
    In the news, the team breaks down the Nintendo Direct announcements, which includes a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. And then the crew laments Activision leadership laying off 800 people following record revenues.
    Join us, won't you?
    Here’s everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike:
    Tetris 99
    Eco
    Jeff:
    Far Cry: New Dawn
    Tetris 99
    Eco
    Rowan:
    Civilization VI
    Apex Legends
    NEWS
    Nintendo Direct
    Activision Blizzard layoffs
    US Copyright and Trademark Office refuses Carlton dance copyright
    The Division 2 has more PC preorders than The Division 1 despite not being on Steam

    109: IT'S GARBAGE, BUT IT'S A PART OF ME Jan 25, 2019

    The news was still slow this past week, but we have plenty to talk about. On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about their reviews for Resident Evil 2 and Kingdom Hearts III. The crew also gets into some details about the first 24 hours in The Big Eco Game that is happening now.
    In the news, Mike and Jeff break down the monthly NPD report as well as the annual results for 2018. It was a big year for game sales and Nintendo in particular.
    Here’s everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike:
    Kingdom Hearts III
    Eco
    Jeff:
    Resident Evil 2
    Eco
    NEWS
    NPD 2018 results

    108: CANCELLING STAR WARS GAMES JUST TO FEEL SOMETHING Jan 19, 2019

    The news has calmed down after last week, and the GamesBeat staff is playing a lot of games for review. That means it's time for a quick episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast.
    On this half-hour of power, GamesBeat reviews editor Mike Minotti talks about playing Tales of Vesperia on Switch. PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb, meanwhile, is playing Resident Evil 2 and Eco.
    In the news, the co-hosts discuss Electronic Arts rebooting the Star Wars game it just rebooted. And we got some more info about why no one is talking about Artifact.
    Here’s everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike:
    Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
    Jeff:
    Resident Evil 2
    Eco
    NEWS
    EA reboots its Star Wars game again
    BioWare has tried to get Knights of the Old Republic 3 going multiple times
    Artifact has lost most of its players
    Netflix is competing with Fortnite not HBO or Hulu
    Nintendo president said Smash Ultimate sold 5 million copies in a week

    107: A MAGICIAN'S USB STICK AT MEDIEVAL TIMES Jan 12, 2019

    We're two weeks into 2019, and the year finally decided to wake up. On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, we look back at several big stories that all broke in the last couple of days.
    Co-hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti talk Activision and Bungie splitting up. That includes the future of Destiny, Blizzard, and more. They also dive into the beef between Unity and Improbable. Finally, Epic Games continues to splash around its money and influence across the industry.
    Join us, won't you?
    Here’s everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike:
    New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
    Red Dead Redemption II
    Jeff:
    PUBG Vikendi
    Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
    The big topic:
    Bungie splits with Activision
    Unity and Improbable beef
    Ubisoft takes The Division 2 to Epic Games Store but not Steam
    Gearbox lawyer sues Randy Pitchford
    PS4 sales surpass 91.6 million
    AMD Radeon VII
    Linux gamers are bad, and they should feel bad
    Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen comes to Switch

    106: KINGDOM HEARTS HURT ME Jan 04, 2019

    We've had enough of looking backward at 2018. That year was stinky. Forget about it. We've got a fresh 2019 ahead of us, so we're going to talk about it on the GamesBeat Decides podcast.
    On this week's episode, the GamesBeat Decides crew runs down the big list of upcoming games. They talk about Anthem, Kingdom Hearts III, Resident Evil 2, and more.
    Join us and learn about the future.
    Here’s everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike:
    Phantasy Star IV
    Jeff:
    Into the Breach
    Return of the Obra Dinn
    Jason:
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
    Pillars of Eternity
    Dean:
    The Last of Us
    The big topic:
    The games of 2019
    Our most anticipated games of the year

    GAME OF THE YEAR (AND TOP 10 LIST) Dec 27, 2018

    The GamesBeat talks about 30 games on their way to selecting the top 10 best of the year.

    GB Rewind 2018: Best and Worst Moments of the Year Dec 25, 2018

    We invent some awards to give to the best and worst moments of the year.
    This is the Best Star Fox Game in Forever
    Nostalgia is real
    Horizontal Platforming is Cool
    Best night out with a friend award
    The John Maynard Keynes Memorial Award for Video Game Economics
    The "Oh, there are good people in games" Award
    Solving deaths in Obra Dinn
    Getting through any section in Celeste
    The black, gay, furry esports player moment of the year
    VR gets its killer app
    Everyone is here
    Microsoft buys everyone
    Sony's E3 funhouse
    2018 was the year of fan mobs

    GB Rewind 2018: The Bad Awards Dec 24, 2018

    We invest some bad awards for some of the worst games of the year.
    02:00 The Award For Loving Your Own Farts/Sticking Your Head Up Your Ass
    07:17 Ain't No Roach
    11:28 The "100 Hour Work Week Challenge" Award
    19:25 Riot Games sexual harassment
    26:16 The "Why Is This OK in Video Games" Award
    31:17 The "Hey, why I am playing the baby version when I can play the real thing"
    33:01 Worst "Let's Build a Castle" Midgame of the Year
    34:17 I'm a bad Tolkein fan Award
    35:57 The Best Game At Saving Me Time By Being Bad
    38:13 This is Sparta? This is boring
    44:34 The John McAfee Award For Destroying Wealth and Wasting Time
    52:52 Caving into Japanese shareholders Award
    56:34 "MUSHROOOM POWERRRRR"
    57:32 Sick of mobile timers
    01:01:39 The "I guess that was a bad idea after all" Award
    01:03:15 The He-Man's Manly Game for Men Award
    01:05:27 Detroit's back of the bus mistake
    01:08:44 Best Argument for a Union Award
    01:14:28 "I hate Spiders" award
    01:17:12 The Game I Should have Like But Didn't Award

    GB REWIND 2018: THE GOOD AWARDS Dec 23, 2018

    We invent some good awards to give out to some of the best games of the year.
    The Award for "Let's play this game so I can make a cool YouTube video"
    The Missing Dungeon Master Award
    Best Apocalypse of the Year
    Best Boozy Game of the Year
    Best History Repeating Game
    Best Throwing Game of the Year
    Best Mardi Gras of the Year
    Best Mining Contraption
    Best Chat with a God while being a Pirate
    Best Izzet My New Groove Award
    The best game for living gods
    The "Oh, hello. OK, Bye!" Award
    The Video Game Ass Video Game Award
    The Stan Lee Memorial Award for Not Being Ashamed of What You Are
    Best overshadowed retro game
    The best Mega Man game since Mega Man 10
    Best game I thought I would hate but didn't

    105: BLUE FURRY MAN LEGS Dec 12, 2018

    Even after a life on the internet, the hosts of the GamesBeat Decides podcast discovered this week that a picture of Sonic the Hedgehog could still disturb them. On this podcast, co-hosts Jeffrey Grubb (PC gaming editor) and Mike Minotti (reviews editor) discuss the horrifying man limbs on Paramount Pictures' Sonic.
    When not despairing at the unholy hedgehog, the GamesBeat Decides crew also talk about some December games. Mike discusses his review for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Surprise! He really likes it. Both guys are also enjoying PlayStation VR's Astro Bot, and Jeff has a lot of nice things to say about Return of the Obra Dinn.
    In the news, we run down the headlines from The Game Awards. That includes some new games, DLC for Smash, and the Epic Games Store.
    Join us and enjoy.
    Here’s everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike:
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
    Astro Bot: Rescue Mission
    Monster Boy
    Jeff:
    Paratopic
    Starlink
    Dusk
    Return of the Obra Dinn
    News
    Sonic the Hedgehog abomination
    The Game Awards
    Epic Games Store
    Joker is Smash DLC
    Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3
    Mortal Kombat 11
    Dragon Age 4
    Anthem trailer
    The Last Campfire
    Crash Team Racing
    Journey
    The Outer Worlds
    Starbreeze raided
    China has a new ethics board for rating games
    Monster Hunter: World is getting an expansion
    John Romero is making Sigil, which is a level pack for Doom
    Panzer Dragoon 1 and 2 getting remakes.
    This podcast is brought to you by the producers of The Fast and the Furious.

    104: TODD'S VERY GROSS BAG Nov 30, 2018

    The GamesBeat Decides podcast is back to talk about all of the games and news happening over the last week. That includes a check-in on Red Dead Redemption 2, trying to finish Spider-Man, and trying out The Missing.
    In the news, GamesBeat Decides co-hosts Jeffrey Grubb (PC gaming editor) and Mike Minotti (reviews editor) dive into the Fallout 76 mess. Few people love the game, and Bethesda is making things worse with some unforced errors. For example, it sold people a special edition of Fallout 76 with a canvas bag, but then the final product shipped with the flimsiest nylong bag in the history of the world.
    The GamesBeat Decides crew also dives into some strong sales for Nintendo Switch, Casey Hudson teasing Dragon Age, and what's up with The Game Awards.
    Listen and enjoy, and maybe even learn something for once:
    Here’s everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike:
    Red Dead Redemption 2
    Pokemon Go
    Jeff:
    Spider-Man
    The Missing: J.J. MacField and the Island of Memories
    News
    FTC plans to investigate loot boxes
    Fallout 76 is a mess
    Nintendo Switch did well on Black Friday
    Anthem is getting an alpha
    Casey Hudson teases Dragon Age
    The Game Wards will reveal 10 new games
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the fastest preselling Switch game
    Nintendo kills its revenue-sharing program on YouTube, which no one liked.
    Get hyped, and sue anyone who kills the hype.

    103: YES IT'S TRUE, THIS XBOX HAS NO DISC Nov 21, 2018

    It's time for Thanksgiving here in the United States, and that means it's time for naps and catching up on video games. Oh, and family or something. On this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast, we talk about all of that and killing Sean Bean.
    On this episode, co-host (and GamesBeat reviews editor) Mike Minotti talks about how much he is enjoying Pokémon -- Let's Go. Fellow co-host (and PC gaming editor) Jeffrey Grubb tries to avoid the call of Pikachu because $60 is a lot of money. The crew also checks in on Overwatch.
    In the news, Mike and Jeff break down the most recent NPD Group report for the gaming industry. Turns out that releasing a Call of Duty and Red Dead in October could lead to a lot of spending. And the GamesBeat team is even more skeptical than ever that PlayStation 5 is coming soon.
    I hope you will join us for an enjoyable Turkey Day and black Friday!
    Here’s everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike:
    Pokémon -- Let's Go
    Overwatch
    Jeff:
    Hitman 2
    Bad North
    News
    October 2018 NPD
    Discless Xbox One
    Valve discontinues the Steam Link
    Civilization VI: Gathering Storm expansion
    Ubisoft reverses its decision to edit Rainbow Six: Siege for China
    Activision is considering putting subtitles into Spyro: Reignited Trilogy
    Let's go shopping!

    102: LET'S TALK ABOUT PUDDLES AGAIN! Nov 16, 2018

    Sony is skipping the Electronic Entertainment Expo trade show next year. This is the first time PlayStation won't have a presence at the event since it began 24 years ago. On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti dig into this news. What does it mean for Sony? What does it mean for E3? We know*, but you'll have to listen to find out. (*we don't actually know.)
    The Decides crew also talk about Tetris Effect, Hitman, and not playing Red Dead Redemption 2. In addition, Jeff -- GamesBeat's PC gaming editor -- has actually seen ray tracing working in a game. He paired Battlefield V with the $1,200 RTX 2080 Ti and the latest version of Windows 10. That combination enabled him to try out the latest lighting technology. The result? Some really good looking puddles. That's right. It's 2018, and we're talking about puddles in a video game again.
    Join us for this week's show, and don't hesitate to tell us what your favorite puddle in a game is by tweeting @GBDecides.
    Here’s everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike:
    Spyro collection
    Fallout 76
    Tetris Effect
    Jeff:
    Tetris Effect
    Battlefield V/RTX
    Hitman 2
    News
    PlayStation skips E3
    PlayStation's 5th anniversary
    86.1 million hardware units shipped
    777.9 million software units
    X018
    Crackdown 3 comes February 15
    Xbox acquires Obsidian and InXile
    Sunset Overdrive comes to PC
    Phil Spencer promises to fix Microsoft Store for PC games
    Spencer doesn’t think cloud will ever fully replace dedicated hardware
    Xbox will still make powerful hardware
    Nintendo wins $12 million lawsuit against couple that hosted illegal ROMs
    Nintendo of Russia's president is a nightmare human
    Soon, everything will be THQ Nordic
    Telltale enters bankruptcy
    Xbox One gets keyboard and mouse support
    Play the outro music. No, the other outro music!

    101: YOU HAVE BETRAYED THE FANS Nov 07, 2018

    The GamesBeat Decides podast is back. In this episode, we talk about betraying the very rational and calm fans. We also go over all the news from BlizzCon and the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct. Have a listen:
    Here’s everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike:
    BlizzCon
    Jeff:
    Red Dead Redemption 2
    News
    BlizzCon
    Path of Exile comes to PlayStation 4
    Sunset Overdrive is probably coming to PC
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 gets microtransactions
    Respawn will have two games in 2019 ... Titanfall 3?
    Ubisoft is changing Rainbow Six: Siege for China
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Direct
    What's still coming out this year?
    Tetris Effect (November 9)
    Hitman 2 (November 13)
    SNK 40th Anniversary Collection (November 13)
    Spyro Reignited Trilogy (November 13)
    Fallout 76 (November 14)
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee (November 16)
    Battlefield V (November 20)
    Darksiders III (November 27)
    Just cause 4 (December 4)
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (December 7)
    I'm with the fans!

    100: THE BOBO TACTICIAN Oct 19, 2018

    It's our 100th-episode spectacular! To celebrate, we are doing exactly what we always do! That's right. This week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast is a power-hour of two guys pretending to know what they're talking about.
    Co-host and GamesBeat reviews editor Mike Minotti has spent some time with Soul Calibur 6, and he tells us about the status of said soul vis-à-vis burning. Co-host and PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb, meanwhile, has had some hardware struggles that have kept him busy. The crew also spends some time explaining why they don't need to shoot anyone in BOBO (Black Ops Blackout) to contribute to the success of their team.
    In the news, the Decides team talks about Rockstar's crunch problems. Finally, they discuss murdering Sean Bean in a completely consensual way.
    Here’s everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike:
    BOBO
    Soul Calibur 6
    The Legend of Zelda
    Jeff:
    Intel Core i9-9900K
    News
    Red Dead studio is crunching
    Analogue is making the Mega Sg for Sega games
    Sony fixes malicious PlayStation Network message
    Hitman 2's first elusive target is Sean Bean
    Black Ops 4 had the biggest digital day one sales ever, but it's stock is down
    Discord Store is live
    Discord terms of service removes right to join class-action lawsuit
    BOBO-YOLO!

    99: OH, WAIT -- HITMAN'S GOOD? Oct 12, 2018

    The country roads have lifted their embargo, and now GamesBeat reviews editor Mike Minotti can talk about them. He spends some time explaining what he found on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. It turns out that we still have questions.
    PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb joins Mike to talk about BOBO (Call of Duty: Black Ops Black Out), which still isn't doing it for him. Mike is also finally playing 2016's Hitman, and he's mad that Jeff didn't tell him how great it is. It's a shame that we don't hours of audio footage -- like a podcast, for example -- where Jeff repeatedly told him to play it immediately for two years.
    In the news, Mike and Jeff talk about Nintendo remixing its NES classics. They also wonder if a Zelda randomizer or Super Wario Bros. 3 could come to Switch next. The crew also spends some time exasperated at people who think we're getting new consoles in 2019.
    You should join us and listen along.
    Here’s everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike:
    Fallout 76
    Hitman
    Jeff:
    BOBO
    News
    Nintendo's remixed NES classics
    Sony CEO says PS5 is "necessary"
    Hitman 2 gets multiplayer
    Assassin's Creed Odyssey is doing well
    Forza Horizon 4 had 2 million players
    Microsoft might buy Obsidian
    Skyboud is gonna save The Walking Dead's final season
    PSN is getting name changes
    But seriously, why would you possibly think we're getting new consoles in 2019?

    98: I CARRY JIM WITH ME Oct 05, 2018

    The GamesBeat Decides podcast is so nuanced that it can see the silver lining of even the worst human tragedies. That's why on this week's episode, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti don't shy away from talking about the new Mega Man movie.
    Mike also returns from West Virginia with stories of his time with Fallout 76 ... although he can't talk about Fallout 76 itself. But we can talk about Mega Man 11 and more Assassin's Creed: Odyssey. Mike likes the latest adventure of the Blue Bomber, and Jeff's still happy with Odyssey despite a big flaw.
    In the news, the GamesBeat Decides crew wonders if the Mega Man movie will surpass Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik in the Sonic the Hedgehog film. Probably not, how could it? Jeff and Mike also talk about what a new Nintendo Switch will include and name changes coming to PlayStation Network.
    But why don't you click play and join us?
    Here's everything we talk about:
    Games
    Mike:
    Mega Man 11
    Jeff:
    Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
    News
    Mega Man movie
    New Nintendo Switch
    PSN name changes
    Harry Potter game
    More Telltale layoffs
    FIFA Ultimate Team odds
    No PSX this year
    Google's Project Stream
    Nintendo patents Game Boy case for phones
    Same time next week? See you then.

    97: Ugly, But In A Good Way Sep 28, 2018

    It's time to podcast, y'all. The GamesBeat Decides crew is back for another week of news and games.
    On this episode, we have only the latest in entertainment. That includes ... Super Mario Bros. 3 and The Legend of Zelda? Well, co-host Jeffrey Grubb has at least spent some time with Forza Horizon 4 and Assassin's Creed: Odyssey. He dives into both of those, while fellow co-host Mike Minotti wastes his life with NES Nintendo Switch Online games.
    Before getting into the news, Mike and Jeff talk about the 5 bad PlayStation games they want on the PlayStation Classic.
    In the headlines, the pair talk about the tragic end of Telltale Games and unionization. Then it's a lot of PlayStation news. Sony is permitting crossplay now. The Vita is dead. And you can download PlayStation Now games.
    I invite you to join us.
    Here's everything we talked about
    NES Nintendo Switch Online app
    Assassin's Creed Odyssey
    Forza Horizon 4
    PlayStation Classic
    The 5 bad PlayStation games we want on PS Classic
    PlayStation Crossplay
    Vita is dead
    PlayStation Now downloads
    Oculus Quest
    Let's do this again next week!

    96: TOM NOOK GOES BACK TO WORK Sep 14, 2018

    It's a Friday show this week for the GamesBeat Decides podcast, and that means hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti are in a saucy mood.
    On this episode, the GamesBeat Decides crew talks about Call of Duty's Blackout beta and Spider-Man. Mike also tells the tale of beating Dead Cells. It turns out that double-bow strategy is legit.
    In the news, it's mostly a Nintendo Direct roundup. Switch is getting Luigi's Mansion 3 and a new Animal Crossing, and that is all very exciting.
    Join us for all that and more, won't you?
    What we talked about
    The Games
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 - Blackout
    Spider-Man
    Dead Cells
    The news
    Nintendo Direct
    Luigi's Mansion 3
    Isabelle in Smash
    Animal Crossing Switch
    New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
    Final Fantasy Extravaganza
    NES Switch controllers
    Yoshi's Crafted World
    Town
    Katamari Damacy: Reroll
    Daemon X Machina
    Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
    Cities Skylines
    Civ VI
    Splatoon 2 and Mario Tennis updates
    EA won't remove loot boxes in Belgium
    Not every game supports cloud saves on Switch
    PUBG dips below 1 million concurrent players
    Project Judge

    95: GON' PHISHING IN ARTIFACT Sep 07, 2018

    Jeff is back from PAX, and Mike is back from All In wrestling ... we should do one of those GamesBeat Decides podcasts. On this week's episode, Jeff talks about competing in the Kinda Funny championship, and Mike talks about playing and finishing Spider-Man for the PlayStation 4.
    In the news, the GamesBeat Decides crew talk about the devastating Hokkaido earthquake in Japan and how that forced Nintendo to move around a scheduled event. Jeff and Mike also wonder why Valve thinks it's a good idea to not moderate the chat feature in its upcoming card battler Artifact.
    For all that and more, join us for GamesBeat Decides!
    What we talked about
    The games
    Jeff
    PAX West
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    Streets of Rage 4
    Windjammers 2
    Valkyria Chronicles 4
    Building a PC
    Mike
    Spider-Man
    All in
    The news
    Nintendo Direct delay
    Yoshi's Crafted World
    Civilization VI on Switch
    God of War surpasses 9 million players
    Doom and the fake outrage
    THQ Nordic picks up the Kingdoms of Amalur IP
    Valve won't moderate Artifact chat
    Pearl Abyss acquires CCP Games
    Athlon is making a Lord of the Rings game

    94: I FILL MY RAGE METER WITH THE NEWS Aug 29, 2018

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    GamesBeat PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb hurt his hand after 80 hours of Dead Cells and poor posture, and now he's going to whine to you about it. If that sounds like your kind of content, you can tune into this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast with co-host Mike Minotti.
    On this episode, Jeff and Mike talk about how one day they can speak about Spider-Man for the PlayStation 4. Jeff also finally beat Dead Cells. In the news, Mike and Jeff try to cover the tragic events from Jacksonville over the weekend. They also get into some of the other, more frivolous headlines from the last week.
    Join us, won't you?

    93: RAY TRACING, PRIVATE DICK Aug 24, 2018

    The GamesBeat Decides podcast is back, and it's going to get it right this time. On this episode, GamesBeat PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb and review editor Mike Minotti talk about video games and private detective Ray Tracing.
    The crew also dives into the NPD numbers for July. Nintendo did really well, and so did Octopath Traveler.
    WHAT WE’VE BEEN DOING
    Jeff:
    Dead Cells
    The Messenger
    Samsung ultrawide monitor
    MIKE:
    The Messenger
    World of Warcraft
    News:
    NPD
    Battlefield V preorders
    Xbox One All Access
    No 2019 Assassin's Creed
    Steam.tv
    And more.

    92: An artisanal, locally plagiarized podcast Aug 16, 2018

    The GamesBeat Decides podcast is here this week to present other people's work as their own. On this week's episode, hosts Mike Minotti and Jeffrey Grubb talk about new developments in the Filip Miucin plagiarism story at IGN, Ninja's no-girls-allowed rule, and Discord's new store.
    Mike and Jeff also gush more about Dead Cells, and they get into the new World of Warcraft expansion.
    Join us, won't you?

    91: LUIGI'S BLOATED CORPSE Aug 08, 2018

    We've only had 5 days between recordings of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, so we weren't expecting to have a lot to talk about on this week's episode. That was our first mistake.
    The GamesBeat Decides crew has spent most of the last week playing Dead Cells, and that's what they spend the top half of this week's episode talking about. But then it is a huge news section with several major stories including IGN's plagiarism problem, Riot's sexism problems, and Steam's Fallout 76 problem.

    90: Wait ... How Many Songs Mention Colin Kaepernick? Aug 03, 2018

    It's time for another GamesBeat Decides podcast. This week, PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb and reviews editor Mike Minotti get together to talk about some games and the news.
    On this episode, the crew discusses virtual bedrooms, Donkey Kong '94, and World of Warcraft. The duo also talk about EA Sports bleeping Colin Kaepernick's name in a song on the Madden NFL 19 soundtrack, and how that is part of why it's hard for Jeff to enjoy Madden on PC.
    In the news, it's mostly the monthly game sales report from The NPD Group. The NES Classic was a big seller, and Mario Tennis Aces was the winner on the software chart.
    You can listen to all of that and more if you join us.

    89: TRUTH IN CLOUD ADVERTISING Jul 25, 2018

    PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb is on vacation, but he came back for the podcast because what if everyone realizes they don't need him. This is why his hair is going white. Capitalism is going to kill him.
    On this week's episode, fellow host and GamesBeat reviews editor Mike Minotti talks about Mega Man X. Jeff talks about Dead Cells and Spintires: Mudrunner. And together they tackle the news.
    Join them, won't you?

    88: WE DEMAND SEXY SHE-RA Jul 17, 2018

    This week, co-host Jeffrey Grubb has begun calling himself the "godking" because his people in Frostpunk have started worshiping him. This has left GamesBeat reviews editor Mike Minotti, fellow GamesBeat Decides podcast co-host, frightened and alone. You'll have to listen to see if he decides to submit to lord Jeffrey's rule.
    On this episode, Mike and Jeff also talk about She-Ra, Danger Zone 2, and Dead Cells on Switch. In the news, the crew discusses how typos can destroy a game, Epic's bold move to give more money to asset creators, and Capcom's stock price.
    Here’s what we talked about:
    20XX
    Frostpunk
    Danger Zone 2
    Dead Cells
    Modders fix Alien: Colonial Marines by fixing a typo
    Epic increases payout to 88 percent
    Capcom shares plummet because analysts are concerned about Monster Hunter sales
    Rainbow Six: Siege players are getting banned for slurs
    No Man's Sky Next trailer
    Epic's first esports Fortnite event didn't go so well
    German court bans vague dates in promotional material
    Wolfenstein II probably didn't sell very well
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    Please don’t try to get us fired!

    87: YOUR FEEDBACK ON WHO TO FIRE IS VALUABLE TO US Jul 10, 2018

    We're back after taking a week off for Independence Day, and everyone is talking about ArenaNet for some reason? Well, the GamesBeat Decides podcast is not going to miss out on a mess like this. That studios decision to fire two of its Guild Wars II writers for being mildly of abrasive on Twitter takes up a good portion of this week's news section.
    In addition to overreactions from ArenaNet management, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti also talk about the first 10 hours of Octopath Traveler, Frostpunk, and the Nintendo Virtual Boy. The Decides crew also weighs in on Steam sales, Todd Howard, and Crash Bandicoot.
    You can hear all that and more by clicking play below. Join us, won't you?
    Here's what we talked about:
    Octopath Traveler
    Frostpunk
    Red Faction Guerrilla: Re-Mars-Tered Edtion
    The Sexy Brutale
    Virtual Boy
    ArenaNet has messed up
    Steam's best-selling PC games
    Todd Howard says things
    Monster Hunter: World comes to PC August 9
    Super Mario 64 in 60 frames per second
    Ratchet & Clank is Insomniac's best-selling game
    Crash Bandicoot is the fastest-selling Switch game in 2018
    Nintendo is going to announce more games later this year
    A lot of third-party games are coming to Switch
    Hearthstone expansion
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    Listen on Cast
    Watch live on Facebook, Twitch, or YouTube
    Follow us: GamesBeat on Twitter, GamesBeat Decides on Twitter
    Please don't try to get us fired!

    86: HAMMOND IS VERY GOOD Jun 30, 2018

    On this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about Summer Games Done Quick, Mario Tennis Aces online, and more.
    We also had some news with Microsoft's Xbox Community Content platform and more.
    Listen, won't you?
    Here's what we talked about:
    Here's what we talked about:
    Wolfenstein 2
    Battlefield V
    Overwatch with Hammond
    Mario Tennis Aces
    SGDQ
    Xbox One gets Steam Workshop-like platform
    Amy Hennis left EA
    Bluehole dropped Fortnite lawsuit
    Hollow Knight on Switch is selling very well
    Google is planning a game platform
    Mario Kart 8 gets Toy-Con support
    PUBG Mobile's progression pass leads to 365% boost
    Pokemon Go is back
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    Listen on Cast
    Watch live on Facebook, Twitch, or YouTube
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    Until next time!

    85: WE'RE E3 GHOSTS NOW Jun 22, 2018

    We're back from the Electronic Entertainment Expo trade show, and we learned a lot about video games ... and even more about ourselves. Also, we're dead and ghosts now. It was a wild event, and we're going to wrap it up on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast.
    Co-hosts Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb also talk about Mario Tennis Aces and that new Sega classics collection. In the news, the Decides team breaks down the latest monthly NPD report from May. It turns out that people still like spending money on video games.
    Listen to us, won't you?
    Here's everything we talked about:
    Sega Classics
    ToeJam and Earl 2
    Beyond Oasis
    Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus
    Mario Tennis Aces
    May 2018 NPDs
    Steam summer sale
    How much you've spent on Steam
    Nintendo and Microsoft play nice to make Sony look bad
    WHO classifies gaming disorder
    Console players still prefer physical
    Sony launches PlayStation Hits for $20
    What the hell was that Jedi Fallen Order reveal?

    E3 2018 DAY 4 Jun 14, 2018

    We went to the fig, and we are drinky and sleepy. This is a podcast we did earlier this evening.

    E3 2018 DAY 3 Jun 13, 2018

    The GamesBeat Decides crew has come together to talk about Nintendo's tight 45-minute direct and what they've seen now that the E3 show is officially open.
    Mike is way into Smash Bros. and Mega Man 11. Jeff saw impressive demos for Dying Light 2 and Cyberpunk 2077. And Stephanie brings all the indie games.
    It's been a good E3 so far, and we're trying to keep it going.

    E3 2018 Day 2 Jun 12, 2018

    I'm tired and drunk. I'll fill this out tomorrow.

    E3 2018 Day 1 Jun 11, 2018

    We've been in Los Angeles for two days, and boy, we have a lot to talk about. Join us as we look back on three major conferences from Saturday and Sunday.
    Bethesda may have captured the weekend by saying out loud that it is making that game that we all know that it is making. But Microsoft also came out strong with a conference that featured new Halo, Gears 5, and lots of third-party games. EA, meanwhile, had exactly what we thought it would have and nothing else.
    We're tired and hungry, but we're ready to talk about E3 with you.

    84: VALVE NO SPEAK GOOD Jun 08, 2018

    It's the last show before E3, and everything was already announced. So on this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast, your hosts Mike Minotti and Jeffrey Grubb spend a long time ranting about Valve. The verdict? That's the one company on Earth that needs more lawyers and PR people crafting its public statements.
    But don't worry, Jeff and Mike also have plenty to say about the E3 leaks. That includes trying to figure out what is going on with Crackdown 3 and its delay into 2019.
    Finally, Jeff is really liking Yoku's Island Express, and Mike explains why Symmetra is different again.
    Join us, won't you?

    83: SONIC'S FOR FURRIES, AND THAT'S OK! Jun 01, 2018

    We kept putting off recording the latest episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast this week because more news kept happening. But we finally committed, and that's when Ubisoft decided it was time to confirm Assassin's Creed: Odyssey and someone leaked a few Nintendo Switch surprises (Fortnite!).
    Oh, well. This episode has almost all of the news from the last week or so, and that's what PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb and reviews editor Mike Minotti are going to talk about this week. It's all about the rumors of that new Assassin's Creed, Bethesda's tease of Fallout 76, and some new Pokémon games. It sounds like the pocket monsters are going for an even younger audience this time around, and the next core entry in the series will hit in 2019.
    Mike and Jeff also spend some time talking about playing Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, which is excellent. You can also read our thoughts here and here.
    I hope you like your E3 news early and often. Join us, won't you?
    Here's a rundown of what we talked about:
    Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
    Stardew Valley
    Mega Man Legacy Collection
    Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
    Fallout 76 is an online survival game like Rust
    3 Pokémon games, but not Gen 8
    Valve removes school-shooting simulator
    Battlefield V dev DICE on customization options
    Killer 7 on Steam
    So long, y'all. See you when this E3 ends ... which means never.

    82: TASTEFUL WESTERN SEX May 23, 2018

    Co-host and GamesBeat reviews editor Mike Minotti has returned from E3 judge's week for another entry in the GamesBeat Decides podcast. He has brought with him tales of loud media presentations and Disney games.
    While in Los Angeles to get briefed on a handful of games along with his GamesBeat colleagues Dean Takahashi and Stephanie Chan, Mike played Kingdom Hearts III, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, and more. Now, he is ready to tell co-host Jeffrey Grubb (and the rest of the world) all about it.
    In the second segment, Jeff and Mike break down this month's NPD numbers before hopping into the news. Microsoft has a new accessibility controller, Epic is putting a lot of money into Fortnite esports, and Valve doesn't like cartoon boobs ... or maybe it does.
    We're in the weird-news period before E3, so buckle up for a wild one, won’t you?
    Days Gone
    Dreams
    Kingdom Hearts III
    Black Ops 4
    God of War
    State of Decay 2
    April 2018 NPD
    Xbox Adaptive Controller
    STALKER 2 in 2021(?!)
    Valve cracks down on boob games and then backs off
    Epic puts $100 million into Fortnite esports
    Best Buy ends Gamers Club Unlocked
    Shenmue III delayed (lol)
    Vita physical game production ends
    Resident Evil 7 cloud edition for Switch

    81: E3 IN MAY May 12, 2018

    Thanks to Walmart Canada and publishers wanting to avoid getting buried, the Electronic Entertainment Expo trade show has already begun for the GamesBeat Decides podcast. The event may not open until June 12, but that doesn't matter since we're already getting leaks and announcements.
    For this episode of the podcast that does all of your thinking for you, host and PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb and VentureBeat editor Jeremy Horwitz get together to talk about the great E3 expansion, Tempest 4000, and more. Jeff also gives his expert tips to get the Infinity Gauntlet in Fortnite: Battle Royale's Marvel crossover event.
    In the news section, Jeff and Jeremy break down Nintendo's online system, EA's promise to "push forward" with loot boxes, and Sony's plans to shift its E3 strategy.
    Here's everything we talk about:
    Fortnite: Infinity Gauntlet
    Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze
    Tempest 4000
    Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition
    Nintendo Switch Online
    No more virtual console
    Cloud-save BS
    20 NES games
    Sony vs. emulation
    Archiving Flash games
    Sony's new E3 strategy
    Walmart Canada leak
    Rage account resurrected on Twitter
    Rage 2 is maybe happening
    Bethesda is teasing something for May 14
    Battlefield V tease points to May 23 announcement
    Steam Link app brings Valve's in-home streaming to iOS and Android devices
    Sony's Japan Display creates 1,000 ppi VR displays

    80: THE PINTO OF CONSOLES May 04, 2018

    It's only five weeks until E3, and that is both exhilarating and frightening for the GamesBeat Decides podcast crew. On this week's episode, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti, try to figure out what is happening in the world of games so you don't have to think for yourself.
    The duo dive into the latest updates for Fortnite and PUBG, Mike talks about his concern that Ni No Kuni 2 isn't challenging, and they both wonder which game is the most flammable.
    In the news, the Decides team talks about Red Dead Redemption 2's new trailer, God of War sales, and paying to end an NPC's strangulation. It's always a good time here on the GamesBeat Decides show.
    Here's everything we talked about:
    - BattleTech
    - PUBG
    - Labo
    - Ni No Kuni 2
    - Axiom Verge
    - Stardew Valley
    - Red Dead Redemption 2
    - Beyond Good and Evil 2
    - Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery monetizaion
    - God of War sales
    - Stardew Valley multiplayer
    Until next time, paisanos.

    79: HOME OF THE CLASSY TAKE Apr 25, 2018

    It took us until well into spring, but Mike Minotti and Jeffrey Grubb finally did two episodes together back-to-back. On this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast, your hosts spend a lot of time talking about God of War.
    In the second segment, the squad digs into the best reboots of all time. They also try to define a reboot in the age of the "sequel" that resets almost everything. The past week also had major stories like our Battlefield V Battle Royale report and Valve acquiring Firewatch developer Campo Santo that takes up a chunk of the news segment.
    Join us for all of that and more, won't you?

    78: 90/100? WHY SO LOW! Apr 18, 2018

    n this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti are mad, but they're also dads -- so they feel guilty about it. Hey, that's just like Kratos from God of War!
    Mike has played a lot of God of War and written a review, so expect a lot of non-spoilery talk about one of the biggest
    Here's everything that we talked about:
    God of War
    Wolfenstein 2 on Switch
    Underworld: Ascendant
    The Messenger
    Trailermakers
    Scum/teethmeter
    Ghost Recon: Wildlands
    Radical Heights
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 won't have traditional single-player campaign
    Raven is working on battle royale mode for Black Ops 4
    Billy Mitchell is bad
    FTC: Those warranty-voiding stickers are illegal
    Shenmue I & II HD
    Xbox backward compatibility update
    Shovel Knight sales
    Warhammer: Vermintide 2 sales
    MapleStory 2 coming to the North America

    77: THE YOSHI'S ISLAND SHADOW REALM Apr 10, 2018

    This special edition of the GamesBeat Decides podcast comes to you live from the bowels of Boston. This live recording captures the PAX East panel where we decided what makes a core Mario game. Join us, won't you?

    76: RIP JEFF GRUBB Apr 04, 2018

    On this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast, co-host Jeff Grubb prepares for PAX East by getting a cold. As co-host Mike Minotti points out, this is probably the big one, so it's time to start the GamesBeat Decides farewell tour.
    In addition to Jeff's impending doom, the crew also talks about buying houses, "Bob Ross rooms," and this new video game thing ... turns out that they're not just Pac-Man anymore.
    Here's what we discussed on the show this week:
    Fortnite
    Star Wars: Battlefront II
    The Curse of Monkey Island
    Eco
    PixARK
    PUBG Savage map
    Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered Edition
    PlayStation VR bundle price drop
    Shadow of War changes
    SpyParty release date
    Dragon Quest 11 details
    Valve removes Steam Machines section from Steam

    75: MIKE MINOTTI VS. ROSEANNE Mar 27, 2018

    It's time for another GamesBeat Decides podcast because games are happening and someone has to figure out what the heck it all means.
    On this week's episode, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about Mike's first Victory Royael in Fortnite that happened right before they recorded. Jeff also dives into Far Cry 5, which he is conflicted about for a lot of reasons. The industry is recovering from Game Developers Conference in San Francisco last week, and Mike shared some stories from the event. The crew also talks about the growing momentum for unions coming out of GDC 2018.
    Join us, won't you?
    Here's everything we talked about this week:
    Far Cry 5
    Sea of Thieves
    Fortnite
    The Messenger
    Guacamelee 2
    Wolfenstein 2
    Kirby: Star Allies
    GDC
    Game Workers Unite
    Vivendi exits Ubisoft
    Valve has a lot of hardware fighting cheaters

    74: NO ROBOT MAYORS Mar 21, 2018

    Most of GamesBeat is off at GDC in San Francisco (Frisco, as the locals call it), so host Jeffrey Grubb has brought in some of the fine citizens of his Eco server to talk about the labor-intensive, ecological and economics simulator.

    73: FARMERS ONLY; NO FASCISTS! Mar 12, 2018

    The GamesBeat Decides podcast is back on its schedule of recording on Mondays, and we've got Mike back from his trip to Valve.
    Mike was in Bellevue to talk about Valve's upcoming trading card game Artifact. We break down everything he learned in the first segment of the show. Jeff meanwhile has ... well, it's complicated. He started capitalism in the game Eco, and he was met with a communist uprising that wants to put him in a dungeon.
    Join us, won't you?
    Here's everything that we talk about:
    -Eco
    -Artifact
    -Nintendo Direct
    -The Division 2
    -Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIIIIIII
    -Rainbow Six: Siege is more popular than ever
    - Trump's meeting
    - Hearthstone expansion

    72: TRUMP'S SECRET MEETING Mar 02, 2018

    We're back with one dang busy week. We broke a couple of big stories, and the White House is bizarre even when it comes to planning meetings.
    Here's what we talked about this week:
    - Into the Breach
    - Stardew Valley
    - Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege
    - Mike's GPU died at an inopportune time
    - World of Warcraft on the lowest settings
    - Battlefield V is coming this year; it's a World War II game
    - White House claims it is meeting with the gaming industry next week, but the gaming industry says it was not invited
    - ESRB adds stickers to games with in-game purchases
    - Cryptocurrency miners bought 3 million graphics cards worth $776 million in 2017
    - Metal Gear Survive flops at UK retail
    - After 10 Days Of Its Release, Kingdom -
    - Come: Deliverance Surpasses 500K -
    - Units Sold On Steam Alone
    - PSN Plus games for March: Bloodborne and Ratchet & Clank -- No more PS3/Vita games starting soon
    - How Activision Blizzard Has Become a Safer Stock | Blizzard's plans for 2018 and predicted revenue streams heavily rely on the expansion of microtransactions
    - Chrono Trigger releases on Steam today -- it’s bad
    - New Overwatch hero: Brigitte
    - Sega: Yakuza 6 Demo allowed access to full game, pulled from PlayStation Store

    71: THAT PAVLOVIAN STUFF Feb 16, 2018

    On this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast, hosts Mike Minotti and Jeffrey Grubb talk about some recent releases and some that are not quite as recent. The duo also examine the pending loot-box regulation in Hawaii.
    Here's a full rundown of what we talk about this week:
    World of Warcraft
    Celeste
    Steep
    Descenders
    Age of Empires
    Bayonetta 2
    Shadow of the Colossus sales
    Loot box regulation
    Spyro trilogy
    THQ Nordic acquires Koch Media, Deep Silver, and Saints Row
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    Talk to you next time, kiddos.

    70: YOUR FILTHY BOY Feb 10, 2018
    https://youtu.be/_aW3Rs2fQ-E
    On this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast, host Mike Minotti has returned from vacation to talk about going into VR with his family. Co-host Jeffrey Grubb, meanwhile, plays with his steering wheel for the entire show. The squad gets into a lovely platforming game, the news, and the best game from January as part of a new monthly segment.
    Games a rundown of the show:
    Celeste
    Dandara
    Spintires
    Rainbow Six: Siege
    Super NT
    Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire
    Bandai Namco is working on Metroid Prime 4?
    Fortnite hit 3.4 million concurrent players
    Monster Hunter: World overtakes PUBG as the Xbox Store's No. 1 top-paid game
    Red Dead 2 will have a Battle Royale mode?
    GTA V sells 90 million copies
    Marvel isn't at Evo
    Capcom is cutting back on the next Dead Rising
    Mike and Jeff decide the top 3 best games of January 2018
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    Watch live on Facebook, Twitch, or YouTube
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    Talk to you next time, kiddos.
    69: Gaming Hates The Super Bowl Feb 04, 2018

    In this special episode, host Jeffrey Grubb breaks down why you don't see video game commercials during the Super Bowl. Spider-Man, Red Dead Redemption 2, and others are big games due out later this year, but publishers have better ways of spending their cash.

    68: The Game Liars Podcast Jan 27, 2018

    It's the first big, busy week of the year, and we have a ton of games and news to go over. Also, 50 Cent found $8 million in Bitcoin.
    Games we talk about:
    Sea of Thieves
    Dragon Ball FighterZ
    Celeste
    Monster Hunter World
    Shadow of the Colossus Remake

    67: DECISION SQUAD Jan 19, 2018

    I apologize for the thumbnail.
    On this week's show with hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti:
    - World of Warcraft
    - Darkest Dungeon
    - Logitech G920 racing wheel
    - Spintires: Mudrunner
    - Rainbow Six: Siege
    - Nintendo Labo
    - AGDQ 2018
    - Fable sequel from Forza Horizon developer Playground?
    - Super Meat Boy's success on Switch
    - NPD's 2017 report

    66: IT'S ALL ABOUT US NOW Jan 06, 2018

    Friendship ended with 2017. Now 2018 is my best friend, and it's time to look at its games. On this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast, we pick out the five biggest upcoming releases that you should get excited about.
    Friendship ended with 2017. Now 2018 is my best friend, and it's time to look at its games. On this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast, we pick out the five biggest upcoming releases that you should get excited about.
    Hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti also talk about their holiday break and getting the flu before diving into the news. While they were traveling or sick, it turns out that the chips that power all of our computing devices are trying to sell our personal information on the dark web ... or something.
    Games discussed include:
    Super Mario Odyssey
    Tiny Metal
    Bridge Constructor Portal
    Destiny 2
    World of Warcraft

    GOTY PT. 5 - THE TOP 10 GAMES OF 2017 Dec 30, 2017

    We get together to discuss the last year's best gaames, and we put together a list of the 10 best, according to the staff of GamesBeat. It takes a while, and Dean forgot to record, but here's almost 2.5 hours of talk about games regardless.

    GOTY PT. 4 - 2017 TREND, BEST NEW CHARACTER, MOST BEAUTIFUL Dec 28, 2017
    GOTY PT. 3 - STANDOUT MOMENT, BEST WRITING, BEST ONGOING GaaS Dec 27, 2017

    The crew gets together to pick the Standout Gaming Moment of the year, Best Writing, and Best Continuing Game Experience.

    GOTY PT.2 - BEST COMPANY AND FRESHEST UNIVERSE Dec 26, 2017
    GOTY PT. 1 - THE NON-AWARDS Dec 25, 2017
    65: CHICKEN DINNER VERSION 1.0 Dec 21, 2017

    On this special episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, Jeff interviews Brendan Greene, PUBG creative director and the titular PlayerUnknown. Enjoy, and come back next week for our GOTY GAMESBEAT REWIND SPECTACULAR!

    64: LET 2017 END Dec 16, 2017

    GamesBeat Decides hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti pop in for a quick catch up. The crew is busy picking the best games of the year, so that means time is running short for your normally scheduled program.
    But on this week's episode, Jeff and Mike talk about Hellblade, Gorogoa, and Hearthstone. They then dive into a news appetizer with some NPD numbers, PUBG on Xbox One, and more.
    Games discusses:
    Hearthstone
    Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
    Gorogoa
    What Remains of Edith Finch
    PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

    63: THROAT BABY TUMBLR MEMES Dec 09, 2017

    It was a busy week in video games. The Game Awards unleashed its "world exclusives" on Thursday, and we dive deep into all of the announcements from that show on this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast. On this episode, GamesBeat IndieBeat editor Stephanie Chan and VentureBeat managing editor Jason Wilson join host Jeffrey Grubb. The trio spends time trying to pick up the pieces of their lives as they catch up Game of the Year and prepare to cover Sony's PlayStation Experience.
    As part of the discussion of The Game Awards, the crew took some time to talk about Hideo Kojima's eternally upcoming PS4 (PS5?) exclusive Death Stranding. The artist formerly known as "Konami employee No. 455540" revealed a new 8-minute teaser for the game that featured giant humanoid-looking creatures, a ominous world, and a baby inside the throat of The Walking Dead actor Norma Reedus's throat.
    But outside of trying to navigate the mind of Kojima, the GamesBeat Decides crew also took some time to discuss A Way Out developer Josef Fares shouting "fuck the Oscars" on stage during The Game Awards and what is happening over on crowdfunding platform Patreon.
    Games discussed:
    Nier: Automata
    Yakuza 0
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Champions Ballad DLC
    Never Stop Sneakin'
    Reigns: Her Majesty
    Healthy Breakfast
    Gorogoa
    Engare
    Hearthstone: Kobolds & Catacombs
    Skyrim Switch
    Dragon's Dogma PS4 remaster
    Civilization VI
    Elder Scrolls Legends: Clockwork City expansion
    TriDo

    62: I WON'T KILL YOU FOR 6 MONTHS Nov 21, 2017

    Star Wars: Battlefront II has emoted and win poses just like in Overwatch, but one thing you can't customize most of the heroes with are costumes. While different outfits -- often called skins -- seem like a great fit for this take on the Star Wars universe, it's not here because Lucasfilm and Electronic Arts couldn't agree on how to bring them into the game. On this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about this news and other reasons Battlefront II's launch went wrong.
    In addition to Battlefront II, the Decides crew talks even more about Battlefront II -- it was a huge story. But the episode also covers CD Projekt Red's take on live services and how that affects its employees as well as Vivendi's ominous promise to Ubisoft.
    In the second segment, Jeff and Mike try to figure out what games they should catch up on before the end of the year.
    Games discussed:
    PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
    Nier: Automata
    Hitman
    Super Mario Odyssey
    Forza Motorsport 7
    Assassin's Creed: Origins

    61: RECURRENT CONSUMER SPENDING Nov 15, 2017

    Star Wars: Battlefront II comes out this week and a lot of people are already playing it and yelling about it on the internet. A significant number of fans don't like its business model and progression system, and it is letting publisher Electronic Arts know it. On the GamesBeat Decides podcast, host Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti got together with guest Bob Gardner from Intel to talk about Battlefront II, EA, and the most downvoted comment in the history of Reddit.
    In addition to EA, we ask what in the world makes Nintendo think it will sell 25-to-30 million Switch systems next year. The only possible answer is Pokémon ... or China? Who knows, but that's a big number. The Decides crew also sorted themselves into Hogwarts houses after hearing the news that Pokémon Go developer Niantic is taking that license on next. We also dive into some tidbits about new Hitman, GameStop's Xbox One X sales, and the sexiest phrase in the English language: "recurrent consumer spending."
    Here are the games we talk about this episode:
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Switch)
    Rocket League (Switch)
    Doom (Switch)
    Super Mario Odyssey
    Divinity: Original Sin 2
    Star Wars: Battlefront II
    Assassin's Creed: Origins
    Factorio
    Fortnite
    Stellaris
    Magic Arena
    Banner Saga
    The Witcher 3
    Nier Automata

    60: A CUP FOR FLUID Nov 08, 2017

    Mike has returned from BlizzCon, and Jeff Kaplan is his best friend now. We spend a portion of this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast going over what happened at BlizzCon and some of the games Mike got to play.
    In addition to Minotti's Anaheim Adventures, we dig into the news and the difference between a cup for liquids and a cup for wieners.
    Games we talk about this episode:
    Super Mario Odyssey
    Doom on Switch
    Need For Speed: Payback
    Call of Duty: WWII
    BlizzCon games

    59: KILLING NAZIS AND KINECT Oct 31, 2017

    Sony Interactive Entertainment showed off a brutal scene from The Last of Us: Part II at Paris Games Week on Monday, and the cruelty in that clip generated a loud response from fans and others who were watching the publisher's live show. On this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti discuss why Sony would want to use shocking violence to market a blockbuster sequel.
    In addition to watching The Last of Us characters smash arms in with a hammer, we also talk about some recent releases and the news. The big headlines include Microsoft dropping the Kinect, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds fate in China, and the rest of the announcements from Paris Games week.
    Here's a list of the games and hardware we talk about on the show:
    Super Mario Odyssey
    Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus
    Destiny 2 (PC)
    Xbox One X

    BONUS: THE BEST MARIO YET Oct 27, 2017

    This is a special moment because it is time for a bonus episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast and it is also, officially Mario time. In this show, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti discuss Super Mario Odyssey. Mike has put in a lot of time with it, and he gave it a 100 out of 100 in our review.
    During this episode, Mike explains why he loves Odyssey so much. Join us, won't you?
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    58: Crush Me With Games Oct 24, 2017

    It was already a busy year, but publishers are apparently trying to test if they can kill people through overexposure to huge game releases. On Friday, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, Super Mario Odyssey, and Assassin's Creed: Origins launch for various platforms, so I hope you're caught up on your backlog. We've spent some time with a couple of these games, but on this episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, we can only talk about Ubisoft's open-world historical murder simulator.
    Origins is the first Assassin's Creed since 2015. Ubisoft took 2016 off after sales for the series started to dip. GamesBeat reporter Stephanie Chan is on the case, and she has found that the game is beautiful and vast, but she has some reservations. In particular, she has noticed a conflict between the open world and the narrative. Expect a full review of that soon.
    We also get into the news about allegations against NeoGAF's owner and what that means for the discussion about sexual assault in gaming. Finally, we end the episode with a breakdown of the September NPD report and Destiny 2's dominating sales.
    Here are the games we talk about:
    Golf Story
    Fire Emblem Warriors
    The Evil Within 2
    Assassin's Creed Origins
    Bury Me, My Love
    High Hell
    Divinity Original Sin 2
    Dragon's Dogma
    Etrian Odyssey V

    57: ANDREW WILSON EATS DEVELOPERS Oct 18, 2017

    This week's GamesBeat Decides podcast was already a long one, and then -- right before we were going to upload it -- we had to make it even longer. That's because hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti pulled an emergency bonus session to talk about the breaking news that Electronic Arts has closed Dead Space developer Visceral and canceled its Star Wars game.
    That revelation is shocking on its own, but EA made it even more startling with a candid blog that explains why it made this choice. Put simply: loot boxes. EA only wants to invest its money in games-as-a-service (GaaS), and Visceral's Star Wars was a single-player linear game. It turns out that it's difficult to sell loot boxes in something like that, so EA has found it difficult to justify its budget.
    In addition to EA pulling the Band-aid off of one of its multiple Star Wars projects, we talk about some other news involving loot boxes. For example, is Hearthstone too expensive and why doesn't the ESRB game-rating organization think this is gambling?
    In the second half, we talk about Awesome Games Done Quick because speedrunning is pure and good.
    On top of that, Mike and Jeff discuss some recent releases they've spent some time with, which include the following:
    Cuphead
    Divinity: Original Sin II
    Golf Story
    South Park: The Fractured But Whole

    56: VICE PRESIDENT HELICOPTER Oct 10, 2017

    The evil White House in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid parody game Never Stop Sneakin' includes Health and Human Services secretary Dr. Acula (who is probably a vampire) and Vice President Helicopter (who is a helicopter), and that nearly kills host and PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb on this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast.
    Never Stop Sneakin' is a new stealth action game from Dust: An Elysian Tail developer Humble Hearts, and Jeff and co-host Mike Minotti talk about it on this week's episode along with the news and a ton of games. Let me ask you something: Do you love raging about loot boxes on the internet? Well, then this is one of the best weeks of the year for you with the microtransaction trifecta of Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Forza Motorsport 7, and Star Wars: Battlefront II. All those games are driving players mad by disrupting progression or offering pay-to-win alternatives in competitive multiplayer.
    Additionally, we talk about the following games:
    Star Wars: Battlefront II
    Golf Story
    FIFA 18
    A Hat In Time
    Heat Signature
    Super Metroid
    Super Mario RPG

    55: The Core Marios Sep 26, 2017

    The Super Nintendo Classic Edition is out this week, and we got our hands on one. On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, host and PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb asks co-host and reviews editor Mike Minotti whether it lives up to the excitement.
    We also talk about the news from the last week. Bethesda wants to get close with Nintendo and its fans. Game developers admit they're afraid to speak out due to "toxic" gamer culture. Xbox boss Phil Spencer gets a promotion. And w easo talk about Monster Hunter: World and Nier: Automata.
    In the second segment, Mike and Jeff spend a lot of time trying to determine what the "core" Mario games are. This is a pointless exercise that we take far too seriously. You should join us and share your list -- but only if you agree with our opinions.
    Games discussed this week:
    SteamWorld Dig 2
    Mystic Melee
    Thimbleweed Park
    Super Nintendo Classic Edition
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    54: CALMING HULK WITH FISTS Sep 19, 2017

    Fall is upon us, and we are gasping for breath under a deluge of games. That's one of the reasons this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast is extra long. We spend a ton of time talking about games before diving into some news, but the big topic this week is all about big games like Lawbreakers, Agents of Mayhem, and Battleborn crashing and burning immediately after launching.
    Lawbreakers has only a couple hundred people playing at any one time, and Agents of Mayhem was the No. 16 best-selling game in the United States during its debut month of August, according to industry-tracking firm The NPD Group. Lawbreakers and Agents are the latest releases from Cliff Bleszinski and Saints Row team Volition, respectively. These are important creators who have made hits before, but their latest projects are commercial flops. What makes this even more fascinating is that neither game is critically reviled. Few people hate Agents of Mayhem or Lawbreakers -- it's just that no one is playing them.
    You can get that discussion in the second half of our episode. In the first segment, we talk about everything else. Here's the full list of discussed games:
    Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
    Divinity: Original Sin 2
    Talisman: Digital Edition
    Hearthstone
    Fortnite: Battlegrounds
    Observer
    The Little Ball That Could
    Metroid: Samus Returns
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    53: I don't know about this PewDiePie Sep 12, 2017

    Last week, everyone was mad at GamesBeat for posting a video of Dean playing Cuphead poorly. This week, it's PewDiePie's turn for ... worse things. On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about why PewDiePie is bad, why he keeps doing this, and why other YouTubers are sick of his crap.
    As part of the fallout from PewDiePie discussion, the podcast tries to figure out what this means for the future of copyright, DMCA law, and Fair Use protections on YouTube. On top of that, Mike and Jeff get into some other headlines like South Park's difficulty slider giving your character darker skin, Battlegrounds hitting 1 million concurrent players, and Games Done Quick raising $227,000 for Hurricane Harvey relief. The crew also dives deeper into Metroid: Samus Returns, Mario + Rabbids, and Super Mario 64 Online.
    Here's the full list of discussed games:
    Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
    Super Mario 64 Online
    GTA Online
    PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
    Metroid: Samus Returns
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    52: Your Cuphead World Champions Sep 06, 2017

    The collection of gamers that compose YouTube and Reddit have turned their suspicious gaze upon GamesBeat, and we swear we didn't mean to offend. On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, hosts Dean Takahashi, Jeffrey Grubb, and Mike Minotti humble themselves before this great and terrible force. Together, we are holding hands and begging for one last chance to "git gud."
    We awoke this ancient legion of frustrated gamers with a 26-minute demo of Dean playing the upcoming Xbox One and PC platformer Cuphead. In the video, Dean struggles with the tutorial and fails to pass the first stage. To paraphrase one YouTube comments, it's like watching an artificial intelligence slowly figure out how to run and jump at the same time. It's difficult to watch, and that made us at GamesBeat laugh. Dean is no professional esports athlete, and he's a good sport about being made into the butt of a joke. So we uploaded the video. But many viewers didn't see the humor. Instead, a lot of people are using this video as evidence that people like Dean don't have the basic skills required to adequately assess games. And that is our big topic in the first segment of the podcast this week.
    In addition to our Dean drama, we also dive into the news and some of the games we've spent some time with.
    Games discussed include:
    Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
    Absolver
    Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
    Metroid: Samus Returns
    Knack 2
    Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
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    51: New Super Mario Bros. Is Dogshit Aug 29, 2017

    Half-Life 2: Episode 3 died a long time ago, but its soul found some new life this week when writer Marc Laidlaw apparently published the story he had planned to close out the trilogy. On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, we talk about Laidlaw's attempts to finish his story and our feelings about a Valve that isn't interested in making Half-Life anymore.
    In addition to Half-Life, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti dive into the news like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds beating Dota 2 for concurrent players on Steam and Final Fantasy XV mods. The crew also has a chat about some recent games like the surprising Mario + Rabbids and the PC version of Destiny, which is hilariously better than its console counterparts.
    Mike and Jeff also choose the Top 5 best Mario spinoffs.
    Games discussed include:
    Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
    Destiny 2
    Hearthstone
    PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
    New Super Mario Bros.
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    50: Been Through The Desert On Xbox With No Games Aug 22, 2017

    Microsoft delayed Crackdown 3 to next year, and the publisher doesn't have a lot of other releases to fill in the gaps for its upcoming holiday season. On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, managing editor Jason Wilson, reviews editor Mike Minotti, and I (PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb) try to figure out what the hell Microsoft is doing.
    The Xbox One X is launching November 7 for $500, and Microsoft is focusing on what the upgraded console will do for your current library. The company doesn't have a choice when it comes to that pitch because it is only publishing 4 games in all of 2017. Those include Halo Wars 2, Forza Motorsport 7, Super Lucky's Tale, and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds for Xbox One. We explain some of the reasons why Microsoft has retreated from making its own games, and we talk about why it is probably still important to have a strong first-party lineup.
    Additionally, we talk about the news and how Sonic the Hedgehog was never good regardless of Minotti's confusion.
    Games discussed:
    Sonic Mania
    Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
    Neverwinter
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    49: Nazi Murdering Simulators Aug 16, 2017

    Nazis and the Ku Klux Klan are in the news in the United States for holding rallies and murdering a counter-protester in Charlottesville, Virginia. This grim reality weighed on our minds when we went to record the GamesBeat Decides podcast this week, so we decided to talk about the history and the future of how games depict white supremacy.
    This week, VentureBeat social editor Anthony Agnello and VentureBeat managing editor Jason Wilson join host Jeffrey Grubb on the GamesBeat Decides podcast to talk about the Nazi-killing escapism of Wolfenstein and Bionic Commando. The group also touch on fighting against World War II-era Germans in online games like World of Warships as well as the depiction of the KKK in Mafia III. That leads into whether we should have high hopes that Ubisoft will confidently tackle the racial implications of American white supremacy with the cult in its upcoming Far Cry 5 shooter.
    On top of the discussion of fascists, this week's show features the news as well as some of the biggest games released so far this August.
    Games we talk about:
    - PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
    - Agents of Mayhem
    - Sonic Mania
    - Strikers 1945
    - Gravity Rush 2
    - Citadel: Forged with Fire
    - Hearthstone: Knights of the Frozen Throne
    - Neverwinter
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    48: The Official Game Boy Sock Light Aug 08, 2017

    We are talking road-trip games on the GamesBeat Decides podcast this week. PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb and reviews editor Mike Minotti talk through their memories of playing video games on America's highways, at Disney World, and that one Shoney's in Central Ohio.
    The hosts also talk about news stories like Middle-earth: Shadow of War's microtransactions, Take-Two's deep respect and love for the PC, and Activision's remaster plans.
    Games discussed include:
    - Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
    - PUBG

    47: SONIC = THOMAS JEFFERSON Aug 02, 2017

    Regular host Jeff Grubb is on vacation and is getting ready to road trip up to Mount Rushmore, but he came in to record this week's podcast with Mike Minotti. Inspired by this presidential monument, the GamesBeat Decides crew is going to pick which characters should go on the Mount Rushmore of video games.
    We also talk about the news and some games on this episode, so join us, won't you?
    Games discussed this week:
    - PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
    - Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
    - SMT: Strange Journey

    46: Nintendo's Online House of Misery Jul 25, 2017

    Nintendo released its Switch Online app on iOS and Android last week, and it is awful. On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, we ask if Nintendo will ever really fix it because it seems like it just doesn't care.
    In addition to Nintendo's dumpster fire, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti welcome Intel indie developer program boss Bob Gardner to talk about the news and some games. We cover the NPD report and talk about strong sales for fighting games, Crash Bandicoot, and the Switch.
    Games discussed this week include:
    Splatoon 2
    Kingsway
    SMT: Strange Journey
    Factorio
    Dead Cells
    Star Wars: The Old Republic
    Overwatch
    All Their Strength
    D&D

    45: Where are the Mario Maker clones? Jul 18, 2017

    Super Mario Maker came out in 2015 and proved that designing games is a ton of fun. Now, in 2017, gamers are still waiting for a followup to that game from Nintendo or something similar from any other publisher or developer. Instead, fans have started filling in the gaps with their own games that enable you to make your own Mega Man levels and Super Mario 64 courses. So why the hell are we relying on fans, and where are the official Mario Maker clones? We tackle that subject on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast.
    Hosts Stephanie Chan, Jeffrey Grubb, and Mike Minotti also get together to talk about the news and games they are playing. The team talks about what it means to have Toy Story in Kingdom Hearts III as well as how first-person-only servers will affect PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
    Games discussed this week include:
    - Splatoon 2
    - Trails in the Sky: Second Chapter
    - Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
    - Edith Finch
    - Kingsway

    44: SAMOA JOE ON THE GO Jul 10, 2017

    Take-Two Interactive is bringing games to the Nintendo Switch, so the GamesBeat Decides podcast wants to talk about third-party support for the Switch. Are more publishers going to consider the hybrid console? We decide that and more.
    Hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti also talk about the news and some of the games we've been playing.
    Games discussed include:
    - Final Fantasy XII
    - Shovel Knight: Spectre of Torment
    - PUBG

    43: Patriotic But Very Lazy Jul 04, 2017

    It's July 4 weekend in the United States still, and we're feeling pride in our country and sloth everywhere else. This week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast is a quick one. Hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about games and the news, and then they return to their red, white, and blue holes to eat tubed meats and blow shit up.
    Games on this week's show:
    - PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
    - Final Fantasy XIV
    - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC
    - Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy

    42: Five Stages of Hype/Grief for SNES Classic Jun 27, 2017

    Summer is upon us, and that means we have some time to catch up on games, look to the future, and -- oh, my god! Nintendo just announced the Super NES Classic Edition! I'm freakin' out!
    On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides, that sweet boy Bob Gardner joins the podcast along with hosts Mike Minotti and Jeffrey Grubb. We talk about Wolfenstein: The New Order, Nier, and more before getting into the news. In the second half, Mike and Jeff discuss their excitement for the Super NES Classic, which is a throwback miniconsole from Nintendo that features 21 of that retro systems games built right into the box. Then we spend some time talking about parity and the Xbox One X.
    Also, be sure to stick around to the end for an interview with sci-fi author Austin Grossman and Intel VR director Kim Pallister about how today's clunky VR can turn into the holodeck of tomorrow.
    Games discussed this week:
    Wolfenstein: The New Order
    Nier: Automata
    Super Mario 64
    Factorio
    Salt & Sanctuary
    Star Wars: The Old Republic

    41: Yeah, I was at E3 2017 Jun 20, 2017

    The GamesBeat team is back home after a long week in Los Angeles for the Electronic Entertainment Expo trade show in Los Angeles. E3 2017 had plenty to get fans excited, and now it's time to look back assess the show, the games, and everything else on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast.
    Hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti look back and talk about if companies like Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, and the rest met expectations. They also talk about how E3 itself has changed. Finally, Mike and Jeff share their favorite games from the show.
    Join us, won't you?

    40: E3 SPECIAL 4 -- ALL IS LOST Jun 15, 2017

    The GamesBeat crew has lost its mind. We have gone repeatedly into the belly of the Electronic Entertainment Expo beast, and the trade show has revealed the beast in us. Now, we need to talk about video games at E3.
    On today's episode of GamesBeat Decides, the entire team gets together to discuss the best game they saw today. Hosts include Jeffrey Grubb, Mike Minotti, Stephanie Chan, Dean Takahashi, and Jason Wilson, and they each pick one game that they played on the penultimate day of E3. Highlights include Super Mario Odyssey and A Way Out.
    We also spend some time yelling at Dean, making Jeff weep, and discussing how this show was a bummer for the public that paid to attend.

    39: E3 SPECIAL 3 - YOUR ONE-UP BOYS AND GIRLS Jun 14, 2017

    Nintendo brought the pre-E3 media presentations to an end yesterday with its half-hour of power. The publisher didn't reveal Super Smash Bros. for Switch. Instead, it revealed Rocket League, Metroid Prime 4, and Pokemon are all going to hit its hybrid home/handheld console. The company also revealed new Yoshi and Kirby games. On today's episode of GamesBeat Decides, the crew of Jeffrey Grubb, Mike Minotti, Jason Wilson, and Stephanie Chan come together to discuss everything Nintendo as well as our first day of adventures on the show floor itself.

    38: E3 SPECIAL 2 - RABBIDS > SPIDER-MAN Jun 13, 2017

    We're back ... barely. E3 marches on, and now we've survived through Sony, Ubisoft, and more. Join us to hear our thoughts so far.

    37: E3 SPECIAL 1 - EA, XBOX, AND BETHESDA Jun 12, 2017

    For our first GamesBeat Decides podcast of E3 2017, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti welcome on new hire Stephaine Chan to talk about what we've seen so far. Electronic Arts, Microsoft, and Bethesda have finished their media events. They were exhausting, nonstop experiences clearly designed to overwhelm the senses. And I think you can consider our senses overwhelmed.

    36: Losing It Before E3 Jun 07, 2017

    It's all coming undone, and just in time for E3. This week, Jeff and Mike wrap up some final thoughts on E3, remember the best moments from past shows, and talk about the news.
    Games we discuss:
    - Rebuilding a PC
    - Arms
    - more

    35: Nintendo E3 Preview May 31, 2017

    On this week's episode, Mike and Jeff talk Nintendo at E3. We know about Mario, but what else will the publisher bring? And what did we do to deserve a crossover Rabbids game?
    We also have news and some new games. Here's what we discuss:
    - Star Trek: Bridge Crew
    - Vanquish
    - The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind

    34: Sony PlayStation E3 Preview May 23, 2017

    On this week's show, we cover what Sony is bringing to E3. We also talk about the week's news and the following games:
    - Dead Cells
    - Danger Zone
    - Injustice 2
    - PUBG
    - Nier: Automata

    33: Microsoft E3 Preview May 17, 2017

    Join us as we talk about Vanquish, Nier, Prey, and Battlegrounds. We also go over the news, and preview what you should expect from Microsoft at E3 next month!

    32: Bethesda, Ubisoft, and Activision E3 Preview May 10, 2017

    This week, Mike and Jeff go over the week's news, talk about our recent games, and then we preview what you can expect from Activision, Ubisoft, and Bethesda at E3 2017.
    Stick around to the end for an interview with Playful CEO Paul Bettner about his studio's game Creativerse.

    31: EA At E3 - What To Expect Apr 25, 2017

    E3 is fast approaching, so we're going to start talking about this week on the podcast. We also go over the last week of news and talk about what we've been playing.
    Discussed: PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Puyo Puyo Tetris, Mario KArt 8 Deluxe, and more

    30: Nintendo Happens For A Reason Apr 18, 2017

    Doesn't mean it's a good reason.
    On this week's episode, Mike and Jeff try to figure out why the hell Nintendo would cancel the NES Classic.

    29: Free Minecraft In Every Pot Apr 12, 2017
    28: Teach Me How To Dysentery Apr 04, 2017
    27: Batman Forever Commemorative Collector's Cup Mar 27, 2017

    Mike is back from his sexual tourism in Canada, and we talk Persona 5, Splatoon 2, and whether Nintendo's business model is what Microsoft and Sony are missing.

    26: A Stale Tale In Andromeda Mar 21, 2017

    On this week's episode, host Jeffrey Grubb and GamesBeat lead writer Dean Takahashi talk about the latest Mass Effect game. Is Mass Effect: Andromeda a galactic leap forward for the company? Ehhhhh....

    25: ZELDA SPOILERCAST Mar 14, 2017

    On this week's episode, Jeff does a weird voice, Mike finds something to complain about, and both of the guys talk Zelda spoilers for about an hour.
    Join us, won't you?

    24: Zelda Hater vs. Zelda Lover Mar 07, 2017

    On this week's episode, we talk about our Zelda: Breath of the Wild review. Host Jeffrey Grubb gave the new Zelda masterpiece a 100/100, so he had on freelancer Willie Clark who gave the game a "NO" in his review at Zam.com (and got a lot of shit for it). Along with GamesBeat's Mike Minotti and Dean Takahashi, the crew talk about what the game gives you to love and why Willie doesn't love it at all.
    Join us, won't you?

    23: Ark pays $4,000 a month for mods Feb 28, 2017

    On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, host Jeffrey
    Grubb talks to Studio Wildcard's Ark lead designer Jeremy Stieglitz and community manager Cedric Burkes about the developer paying modders. Join us, won't you?

    22: Nintendo Switch hands-on preview Feb 23, 2017

    We have the Switch, and we're allowed to talk about it ... a bit. Nintendo's preview embargo for the hardware is up now, and we wanted to answer some of your questions. Join us for the start of our content leading up to the launch of the Switch.

    21: Horizon Zero Teddy Roosevelt Feb 21, 2017

    On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, Intel esports marketing boss George Woo joins host Jeffrey Grubb to talk about IEM Katowice and which president they think should be in their favorite games. Join us, won't you?

    20: Steve Wiebe's Favorite Video Game Feb 14, 2017

    We talk about E3 opening up to the public as well as Jeff's visit to Valve. Mike also shares which celebrity loves him and thinks he is a video game. Join us, won't you?

    19: You're talking outta turn, Mike! Feb 06, 2017

    In this week's episode, Jeff and Mike talk video game commercials during the Super Bowl and Fire Emblem: Heroes. Join us, won't you? And email the podcast at games+podcast@venturebeat.com with any questions or comments.

    18: Overwatch in 2017 - Watch The Tanks! Jan 30, 2017

    GamesBeat Decides discusses the future of Overwatch. Host Jeffrey Grubb and co-host Mike Minotti discuss what Blizzard has been doing with the game so far and what we want from the shooter in 2017. Join us, won't you?

    17: Nintendo won't make another 3DS Jan 24, 2017

    On this week's podcast, the crew talks about the 3DS. Is the Switch going to replace Nintendo's handheld? And what were the five best 3DS games? GamesBeat Decides.

    16: TEENS REACT TO NINTENDO SWITCH Jan 14, 2017

    In this special episode, the GamesBeat Decides team reacts to Nintendo's Switch event. We talk about the price, release date, motion controls as well as games like 1-2 Switch, Super Mario Odyssey, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

    GamesBeat Decides 15: Oh, yeah! Effin' Wave Race! Jan 09, 2017

    The GB Decides crew picks the dormant Nintendo franchises that should return on the Switch.

    GamesBeat Decides 14: A Hideous Xbox Jan 04, 2017

    In this miniepisode, Mike and Jeff pick the 5 best-looking consoles of all time.

    Game of the Year Dec 29, 2016

    In this episode, GamesBeat Decide gets the whole crew together for a lengthy, contentious battle over what are the 10 best games of the year.
    Join us, won't you?

    GamesBeat Decides: 2016 GB Rewind Part 3 Dec 28, 2016

    In part 3 of our look back at 2016, Jeff and Mike pick the best gaming company of 2016.

    GamesBeat Decides: 2016 GB Rewind Part 2 Dec 27, 2016

    In the second part of our GB Rewind series, we decide the best new gaming universe.

    GamesBeat Decides: 2016 GB Rewind Part 1 Dec 26, 2016

    GamesBeat Decides looks back on 2016 with some year-end awards.

    GamesBeat Decides 08: Six Death Stars Dec 20, 2016

    Jeff, Dean, and Mike talk about the Nintendo Switch's Maxwell chip, Super Mario Run's $10 price, and the top 10 best Star Wars games.

    GamesBeat Decides 07: 100 new Pokémon in Call of Duty Dec 13, 2016

    On this week's episode, host Jeffrey Grubb and his cohort Mike Minotti talk about Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios. Then they decide the following topics:
    Are baby Pokemon enough to save Pokemon Go?
    Is Super Mario Run exciting?
    Is Nintendo’s Switch marketing working?
    Can Call of Duty recover?

    GamesBeat 06: Skip to the HD Remaster Dec 06, 2016

    On this week's episode, host Jeffrey Grubb has GamesBeat writers Dean Takahashi and Mike Minotti on. Together, they discuss Oculus Touch, The Last Guardian, PlayStation Experience, and The Game Awards.

    GamesBeat Decides 05: No Cats Nov 29, 2016

    On this week's episode, host Jeffrey Grubb and GamesBeat editor Jason Wilson discuss the first hours of Final Fantasy XV, No Man's Sky's first big update, game sales, and getting back into Hearthstone.

    GamesBeat Decides 04: Evil Comedy Man Nov 23, 2016

    On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, Mike and Jeff discuss Thanksgiving co-op games, the Nintendo Switch price, Conan O'Brien being mean to Japanese role-playing games, and the top-5 Wii games.

    GamesBeat Decides Beta Episode: A Manufactured Minotti Shortage Nov 15, 2016

    On the episode for the week of November 14, GamesBeat Decides host Jeffrey Grubb and his cohort Mike Minotti decide the fate of the NES Mini and 2016's forgotten game of the year contenders. They also choose the next franchise that Telltale should work on.

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