Game Mess Decides

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. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/... Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

Let's talk about that PlayStation Showcase and where Sony missed the mark. We're also, uh oh, doing another console draft. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/... Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

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.

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?

Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code MESS at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod 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?

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.

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.

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 .

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. Join them...

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" g...

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. Join us, won't you?

Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code MESS at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod 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.

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...

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 genera...

Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code MESS at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod 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 announcemen...

Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code MESS at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod 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?

Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code MESS at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod 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 decide...

Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code MESS at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod 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.

Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code MESS at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod 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. discord.gg/gamemess

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.

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. Join them, won't you?

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 uni...

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?

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?!

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.