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

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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

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We run down our personal Top 5 games, and we talk about special categories to wrap up 2021.
Categories:
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

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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

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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

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GamesBeat Decides the game of the year.

229: MOST ANTICIPATED GAMES OF 2022 Dec 31, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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