Game Mess Decides

Email us: games+podcast@venturebeat.com @jeffgrubb @tolkoto 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 Gro...

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 s...

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." 

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...

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...

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 u...

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?

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'...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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? Download here Subscribe to the RSS Listen on...

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...

GamesBeat reviews The Outer Worlds.

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...

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...

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...

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 Mi...

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 gamin...

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 an...

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 Ninten...

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 Emb...

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...