Game Mess Decides

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...

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? Jeff's Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=468798 Mike's Extra Life: https://www....

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? Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff...

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? 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...

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? Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoon...

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? Patreon.com/gamemess Join the podcast’s Discord server Jeff...

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? Patreon.com/ga...

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 edito...

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...

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. Join us, won't you? Join the podcast’s Discord server...

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 upg...

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. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeffgrubb...

Discord ​Patreon YouTube 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,...