Game Mess Decides

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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? Patreon.com/gamemess discord.gg/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike M...

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.

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 c...

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? z NEWS Publishers are stopping sales of games in Russia and Bel...

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 Pat...

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...

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?

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

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

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? discord.gg/gamemess Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s T...

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

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?

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 Ga...

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?  VOTE FOR GAME MESS COMMUNITY GOTY Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe...

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.  VOTE FOR GAME MESS COMMUNITY GOTY Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoon...

GamesBeat Decides the game of the year.

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 Hide...

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.  You can vote for GOTY here.

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? VOTE FOR GAME MESS COMMUNITY GOTY Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoo...

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? VOTE FOR GAME MESS COMMUNITY GOTY Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen...

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? Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscri...

Mike and Jeff are thankful for games and for you.  Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Find past episodes here

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

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? Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscrib...