Podcast appearances and mentions of janet garcia

https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - We'll DM you a Steam code for Spirit Swap: Lo-Fi Beats to Match-3 To if you support MinnMax on Patreon or upgrade your tier before 5/26/25. 200 Steam codes to give away, we'll post on social media if we run out. MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Jacob Geller, Janet Garcia, Kyle Hilliard, and Jeff Marchiafava share some hidden gems from the first half of 2025 by talking about games like Starvaders and Shotgun Cop Man. Then we talk about the surprising tactics based based on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a destruction-focused delivery game from Konami! Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/mp472nWbb_o Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: ITSGONNABEMAY https://www.factormeals.com/minnmax50off - 50% off your first order To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:45 - Spirit Swap: Lo-Fi Beats To Match-3 To 00:04:17 - Starvaders 00:11:10 - LOK Digital 00:16:33 - Spilled! 00:19:11 - Maze Mice 00:24:02 - Faceminer 00:32:22 - Shotgun Cop Man 00:34:17 - Starless Abyss 00:37:03 - Skin Deep and Promise Mascot Agency 00:38:23 - Moves of the Diamond Hand 00:42:52 - Dawnfolk 00:50:26 - Factor Meals 00:52:32 - Deliver At All Costs 01:02:45 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown 01:10:21 - Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker 01:14:59 - Blades of Fire 01:20:17 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:20:53 - Community questions 02:00:48 - Get A Load Of This JeffM's GALOT - https://youtube.com/shorts/iC9Zlt7PbGI?si=UrpcE2qvPXPAci3k Jacob's GALOT - https://www.gamefile.news/p/grow-a-garden-roblox-interview Hanson's GALOT - https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/ask-the-developer-vol-18-mario-kart-world-part-4/?srsltid=AfmBOopDziKDTSO6ijuzcguBUmNAkefn26tkFDf3AI7YmzIxl9HAeSkg Kyle's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE3uOVVjB98&t=1537s Janet's GALOT - https://www.npr.org/2025/05/20/nx-s1-5405022/fake-summer-reading-list-ai Community GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/shinobi602.bsky.social/post/3lpagvxq6j22k Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We'll DM you a Steam code for the great game Tchia if you support MinnMax at the $10 Backstage Pass tier before 5/19/25 - 100 codes available, check social media for availability. https://www.patreon.com/minnmax MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Janet Garcia, Haley MacLean, Jacob Geller, Leo Vader, and special guest Charles Harte talk about Remedy's new co-op first-person shooter set in the Control universe called FBC: Firebreak. Then we get whisked away by the wonder of the soccer-centric game about Ecuador called Despelote and unpack Id's new entry in the iconic franchise with Doom: The Dark Ages. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/xc_oL82_LUA Learn more about the Microsoft boycott here - https://www.bdsmovement.net/microsoft Watch Charles Harte's video on FBC: Firebreak here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP3ameICxSk Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: ITSGONNABEMAY https://www.hellofresh.com/minnmax10fm - Up to 10 free meals and more Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code MINNMAX at turtlebeach.com/MINNMAX! #turtlebeachpod #ad To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:36 - FBC: Firebreak 00:29:45 - Turtle Beach 00:31:51 - Despelote 00:55:47 - Hello Fresh 00:58:19 - The BDS Movement and Microsoft 01:03:04 - Doom: The Dark Ages 01:13:41 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:16:53 - Community questions 02:09:44 - Get A Load Of This Leo's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9GTp2Rk9Q8 Jacob's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/GodofWar/comments/18mudtu/david_jaffes_original_ending_for_kratos_cory/ Janet's GALOT - https://www.mlb.com/news/red-sox-fan-crochets-during-garrett-crochet-starts Hanson's GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/jparish.bsky.social/post/3lov7lhewis2t Charles' GALOT - https://supercincyexpo.com/ Community GALOT - https://gizmodo.com/labubus-creator-on-the-ugly-cute-sensation-thats-taken-over-the-world-2000600397 Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Unlock a benefit and directly support independent games media Delayed Input's  @KyleBosman  rolls in as guest host this week to turn MinnMax's Kyle Hilliard, Janet Garcia, Haley MacLean and Leo Vader against each other with a violent debate on the top five Switch 1 games of all time. Then, Leo fundamentally disagrees with extraction shooter Arc Raiders and obviously adores goofball immersive sim Skin Deep. We also get into Kyle Hilliard's beloved Apple Arcade jigsaw puzzler Puffies before answering Patreon community submitted questions! Help support MinnMax's supporters! http://bit.ly/8bit-megamix - Get the Persona MegaMix vinyls for 3, 4, and 5 https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: ITSGONNABEMAY https://us-store.msi.com/save - 5% on Intel Z890 and B860 motherboards at the MSI US store with the promo code: msipod To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:45 - Our Switch 2 Pre-Order Experiences 00:14:12 - additional pre-order voicemails from cohorts 00:24:24 - Top 5 Switch Games Debate 00:55:57 https://us-store.msi.com/save promo code "msipod" at checkout 01:20:14 - Arc Raiders 01:29:07 - Skin Deep 01:35:46 - Puffies 01:41:13 - Thank you patrons, and iam8bit.com 01:44:20 - Community Questions 02:24:02 - Get A Load Of This Kyle Hilliard's GALOT - https://youtu.be/lfvHKGZnfOQ Haley's GALOT - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMB3sDaCj/ Leo's GALOT - http://google.com Kyle Bosman's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB7TwWKCkAA Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow minnmax minnmaxshow gameinformer This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Janet and Isaiah talk about their journey trying to secure a preorder for the Nintendo Switch 2. Then they talk about their time playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, what they like about it, what they wish was better, and their overall thoughts on the game so far (GAMES). Then they talk about one of the hottest movies in theaters right now, Sinners. Starting with spoiler-free discussions before going into full spoilers, they talk about why they think this movie is killing it in the box office, who they think it's for, if it's “too scary”, and ultimately if they think you should go see it (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up03:21 Games / Switch 2 Preorder Experience42:27 Clair Obscur Expedition 3301:16:09 Not Games / Sinners - Spoiler-free Discussion01:26:03 Sinners - Spoiler Discussion01:52:28 Poll of the Show02:05:37 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah talk about all the latest info about the Nintendo Switch 2. They go over the price, launch window games, if its still a “must buy”, and even some of Janet's hands-on experience. They then talk about the latest boat games they've been playing (strange coincidence) and Janet's time with a pixel art city builder (GAMES). Then they talk about their unofficial sports filled week, getting their LA Galaxy MLS replica rings, going to their season ticket holder open practice session, and checking out their first NHL game with the LA Kings (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up01:27 Games / Switch 2 Thoughts41:53 What we've been playing01:00:37 Not Games / Unofficial Sports Week01:31:52 Poll of the Show01:36:59 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Leo Vader, Janet Garcia, and Kyle Hilliard unpack the highlights and hot takes from the new Nintendo Direct covering Mario Kart World before we share our biggest surprises from playing the Nintendo Switch 2 at a recent event in LA. Then we leave Nintendo world behind and Leo Vader gushes about Rematch from the developers of Sifu and Wildgate. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/O1UjzRR9wpY If you're in São Paulo, come to MinnMax's first community meetup in Brazil!... São Paulo Community Meetup Thursday, May 1st 4pm-7pm Le Sampah Av. Olavo Fontoura, 1209 - Santana Learn more and let us know you're attending the meetup here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/brazil-ben-and-126814881 Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.huel.com/minnmax - 15% off and free gift with promo code MINNMAX https://us-store.msi.com - 5% off with promo code MSIPOD https://acorns.com/minnmax https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with promo code HAPPYBIRTHDAYMRRESETTI http://bit.ly/8bit-megamix - Get the Persona MegaMix vinyls for 3, 4, and 5 To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:12 - Thank you, Patreon supporters/Brazil meetup 00:04:57 - Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct 00:27:34 - Is Mario Kart worth $80? 00:32:59 - Huel.com/MinnMax promo code MINNMAX 00:34:48 - Biggest surprises from playing Switch 2 00:35:19 - The magnets of the Joy-Con 2 00:42:18 - Using the Joy-con mouse 00:48:22 - GL and GR 00:50:10 - Drag x Drive 00:52:11 - Donkey Kong Bananza 01:05:17 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond 01:06:10 - Welcome Tour 01:11:05 - Mario Party and Switch 2 for the kids 01:18:11 - Cyberpunk 2077 01:19:39 - Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on conclusions 01:25:25 - us-store.msi.com - promo code MSIPOD 01:27:09 - Rematch 01:38:01 - Haste 01:40:31 - Wildgate 01:49:42 - Acorns.com/MinnMax 01:51:30 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:53:42 - Community questions 02:33:14 - Get A Load Of This Leo's GALOT - https://www.wsj.com/politics/elon-musk-children-mothers-ashley-st-clair-grimes-dc7ba05c Janet's GALOT - https://www.cvs.com/content/coupon-center Hanson's GALOT - https://nintendoeverything.com/cancelled-nintendo-switch-games-leaked-online-with-footage-of-scrapped-retro-studios-game-ridge-racer/ Kyle's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF0TcQnmynw Community GALOT - https://gdcvault.com/play/1035084/Independent-Games-Summit-Hitting-the Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - MinnMax Stream Archives - YouTube Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Janet and Isaiah talk about what they've been playing. Isaiah recently finished Alan Wake II, Janet shares her thoughts on South of Midnight, and they both go over their time so far with the latest gaming craze Blue Prince and try to answer if this is a “dumb friendly” puzzle game (GAMES). Then they take turns having some fun doing blind rankings that the other has prepared for them (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up07:44 Games / What we've been playing7:56 Alan Wake II28:58 South of Midnight43:51 Blue Prince01:02:22 Not Games / Blind Rankings01:03:45 Places (Janet)01:16:43 Isaiah's Albums (Isaiah)01:28:24 Fun Things To Do (Isaiah)01:36:38 Breakfast Cereal (Janet)01:52:25 Poll of the Show02:13:42 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah talk about their various attempts at making the best dual gamer setup for them, what worked, what didn't, and what their current setup is now (GAMES). Then they talk about how they use the app You Need A Budget (or “YNAB”) to better manage their money, pay off their debt, and save for the future (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up05:26 Games / Our Dual Gamer Setup46:31 Not Games / How We Budget Our Money (with YNAB)01:42:43 Poll of the Show01:47:29 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

We'll DM you a Steam code for Lorelei and the Laser Eyes if you support MinnMax at the $5 tier before 4/7/25! We'll post on social if we run out of codes. https://www.patreon.com/c/minnmax MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Kelsey Lewin, Janet Garcia, Jacob Geller, and Leo Vader unpack all of their thoughts and emotions on the big Nintendo Direct all about the Nintendo Switch 2. We talk about From Software's reveal of The Duskbloods and how closely it resembles Bloodborne, break down gameplay for Mario Kart World, and go gaga over the new 3D Donkey Kong game. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/zqUsDdnxqKM Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: HAPPYBIRTHDAYMRRESETTI https://www.greenchef.com/minnmaxfree - 50% off first box with Promo Code: MINNMAXFREE https://www.meundies.com/minnmax - 20% off with Promo Code: MINNMAX To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:23 - Get a Steam code for Lorelei and the Laser Eyes 00:02:42 - From Software's The Duskbloods 00:11:26 - Nintendo Switch 2 overall thoughts 00:17:59 - Mario Kart World 00:22:42 - How powerful is the Nintendo Switch 2? 00:25:45 - Welcome Tour 00:27:58 - $449 for Switch 2 00:32:04 - GameChat and the camera 00:47:03 - Zelda Notes and Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition 00:52:17 - Drag X Drive 00:55:22 - Donkey Kong Bananza 01:01:00 - Kirby Air Riders 01:04:53 - Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and 3rd Party Announcements 01:13:42 - Wind Waker and Nintendo GameCube on Nintendo Switch Online 01:17:44 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond 01:20:07 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com 01:23:22 - Pre-Ordering the Nintendo Switch 2 01:29:46 - Community questions 01:25:38 - Get A Load Of This Leo's GALOT - https://www.tumblr.com/beanytuesday/774665526626615296/a-review-of-the-only-bagel-place-in-minneapolis Jacob's GALOT - https://youtu.be/tMCmDZ42uHU?si=To9IHrMtkmZH_tj- Hanson's GALOT - https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/7868/why-does-the-air-we-blow-exhale-out-from-our-mouths-change-from-hot-to-cold-depe Janet's GALOT - https://breakinggames.com/products/letter-tycoon?srsltid=AfmBOorioziCgZqWAoa8U5WE6Wb39GH7jClHTdpcZDeztJYvv-UaOvhl Kelsey's GALOT - https://www.instagram.com/birdingwithcob/ Community GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/wario64.bsky.social/post/3llfrk34l7f2o Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - MinnMax Stream Archives - YouTube Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Janet and Isaiah take a drive up to San Francisco to go to the 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC), attend the Game Developer Awards, take a look at some Xbox indie games, and attend some amazing talks put on by industry friends and veterans  (GAMES). Then they talk about doing their first race of the year with the 2025 L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 10k, how prepared they were, and what their next running goals are (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up02:20 Games / GANG Gaming Time Capsule (Update)08:21 GDC 202501:10:43 Not Games / LA Chinatown Firecracker 10k01:55:32 Poll of the Show02:03:45 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah continue with part 4 of the “GANG Gaming Time Capsule”, coming together to choose games for the Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, PSVR, and Xbox One (GAMES). Then they reach into their mailbag and talk about their relationship with distance running, how they got into it, what their goals are, and tips and tricks they recommend for people looking to try the hobby (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up02:12 Games / GANG Gaming Time Capsule Pt 401:58:14 Not Games / Distance Running02:50:57 Poll of the Show02:56:00 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Leo Vader, Jacob Geller, Haley MacLean, Janet Garcia, and Jeff Marchiafava share their full thoughts on Hazelight's co-op follow-up to It Takes Two called Split Fiction, which has two authors platforming through the sci-fi and fantasy world from their books. Then we finally weigh in on the early hours of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, gush about Two Point Museum, and share some optimism for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage's second half. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/mP9RMvZJ4o4 Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: GREENMACHINE To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:53 - Merchants of Rosewall 00:02:39 - Follow @MinnMaxShow on Instagram, get a Steam code 00:06:26 - Split Fiction 00:40:54 - Kingdom Come: Deliverance II 01:05:11 - Two Point Museum 01:19:01 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 01:26:23 - Lost Records: Bloom & Rage 01:45:25 - Pokémon Legends: Z-A 01:55:26 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:57:59 - Community questions 02:25:11 - Get A Load Of This Leo's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7wtgTSWXnY Haley's GALOT - https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/article/tim-hortons-brings-back-the-cups-for-roll-up-to-win-contest/ Hanson's GALOT - https://youtu.be/D2urSgcuyyo?si=tlpLvyVtP190L3YD JeffMs GALOT - https://www.instagram.com/p/DGn9-qkAR3F/ Community GALOT - https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/753650/view/542222803385975713?l=english Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - MinnMax Stream Archives - YouTube Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow minnmax minnmaxshow gameinformer This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Janet and Isaiah continue with part 3 of the “GANG Gaming Time Capsule”, coming together to choose games for the Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PSP, and Xbox 360 (GAMES). Then they talk about Janet's time watching Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, what she liked about the show, what she didn't, if it lives up to the hype that Isaiah set for it. They finish the discussion by going over what the next anime for Janet to watch should be (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up07:53 Games / GANG Gaming Time Capsule Pt 301:30:25 Not Games / Frieren: Beyond Journey's End02:03:35 Spoilercast Discussions02:39:06 What's Janet's next anime?02:51:27 Poll of the Show03:07:32 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah continue with part 2 of the “GANG Gaming Time Capsule”, coming together to choose games for the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Nintendo 64, Gamecube, Gameboy Advance, and original Xbox (GAMES). Then they go over their first time attending a Lakers' game, what it's like sitting in the suites, and being there for Luka Dončić's first time in purple and gold. Lastly, they talk about what seeing soccer at “Goalchella” is like and how they spent their time at the Coachella Valley Invitation pre-season soccer event (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:45 Games / GANG Gaming Time Capsule Pt 201:12:40 Not Games / Our First Lakers Game01:35:27 Goalchella02:02:32 Poll of the Show02:07:58 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Unlock a benefit and directly support independent games media. MinnMax's Ben Hanson is joined by Jeff Marchiafava, Janet Garcia, and Kyle Hilliard to look back at our predictions from last year and make bold, new predictions about games in 2025. From GTA 6 to the Nintendo Switch 2, we predict it all. Game Over. Then Leo Vader joins the show to talk Keep Driving, Aloft, A Game About Digging A Hole, Rift of the NecroDancer, and then we return to Obsidian's Avowed to get Janet's full thoughts. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version - https://youtu.be/MgrwJUElKIo Subscribe to our new podcast Pew Pew Bang - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pew-pew-bang/id1796213059 Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: BEMYPLAYERTWO https://www.hellofresh.com/hellofreshpodcast - Up to 10 free meals https://www.meundies.com/minnmax - 20% off first order with MINNMAX To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:43 - Subscribe to Pew Pew Bang 00:03:58 - Our 2024 Predictions 00:15:09 - hellofresh.com/hellofreshpodcast 00:16:56 - 2025 Predictions 00:35:09 - Rapid-fire 2025 Predictions 00:44:13 - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii 00:48:18 - meundies.com/minnmax 00:50:52 - Keep Driving 01:10:53 - A Game About Digging A Hole 01:14:44 - Aloft 01:19:30 - Avowed 01:31:02 - Rift of the NecroDancer 01:35:34 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:39:02 - Community questions 02:16:50 - Get A Load Of This Leo's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNty2y0DQN8 JeffM's GALOT - https://danielben.itch.io/dragonsweeper Hanson's GALOT - https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Scenes-PlayStation-Former-Creation/dp/B0D98655C7 Janet's GALOT - https://consolevariations.com/collectibles/nintendo-3ds-club-nintendo-peach-console-jp Community GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/consolevariations.bsky.social/post/3lifaltkizk2n Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - MinnMax Stream Archives - YouTube Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Janet and Isaiah come together to decide what video games they'd put into the “GANG Gaming Time Capsule” (GAMES). Then they go over the things the other does that makes them have to ask…”Why, Bro?” (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Catching Up09:04 Games / GANG Gaming Time Capsule (Pt 1)01:11:12 Not Games / Asking each other… “Why Bro?”02:09:11 Poll of the Show02:18:44 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah talk about what they've been playing so far this year, the games they've already beaten, and how they're hoping to tackle games this year (GAMES). Then they go over time strategies they use as full-time freelancers, what routines are easier than others, and how their work life balance has changed (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:35 Games / What we've been playing00:48 Hollow Knight23:59 Lonely Mountain Snow Riders32:41 Symphonia40:32 Kill a Million Rats47:23 LOK58:54 Not Games / Setting “Office Hours” as Freelancers01:52:04 Poll of the Show02:01:32 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Unlock a benefit and directly support independent games media On this big episode of The MinnMax Show, Ben Hanson and guest cohort Alanah Pearce rotate through a full crew of Kyle Hilliard, Jacob Geller, Leo Vader, Jeff Marchiafava, and Janet Garcia to talk about some of the great new games released so far in 2025 like Dynasty Warriors Origins, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, and Eternal Strands. We also talk about playing 3 hours of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows! Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/rkFTw0dK33g Check out all of Alanah's work here - https://linktr.ee/charalanahzard Help Alanah, hit her goal by supporting fire relief in LA by donating here - https://tiltify.com/@charalanahzard/la-fire-relief Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: TWOTWOSANDONEFIVE https://www.getsunday.com/minnmax - 50% off your first order To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:44 - Ninja Gaiden II Black 00:17:26 - Dynasty Warriors Origins 00:29:22 - Factor Meals Ad 00:33:34 - Assassin's Creed Shadows 00:52:42 - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD 01:04:46 - Eternal Strands 01:23:55 - Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders 01:39:10 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:41:49 - Community questions 02:31:22 - Get A Load Of This Leo's GALOT - https://youtu.be/BGfnL4s38sc Janet's GALOT - https://mondoshop.com/products/severance-season-1-apple-tv-original-television-soundtrack-outie-edition Alanah's GALOT - https://www.titanrig.com/ekwb-ek-cryofuel-premix-pc-coolant-1000ml-0375ek010600xx.html?color=198 Hanson's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/boxoffice/s/VLAHjh7rPK Kyle's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2JHChJpG_A Community GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:pwr6abquzsshkgorh3bwxyn7/post/3lge6ga5xdk2i Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - MinnMax Stream Archives - YouTube Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Janet and Isaiah talk about Isaiah's first BANANAGRAMS win (according to him), keeping score of board game winners in the house, and what announcements at the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 are they excited for and eager to play (GAMES). Then they go over the recent winter break changes to their apartment layout, which changes are a big improvement, and which changes they are already regretting (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Catching Up06:10 Games / Nintendo Switch 2 Official Reveal40:04 Games over break01:18:15 Not Games /  TIkTok Goodbyes01:39:44 Birthday Celebrations02:17:05 Poll of the Show02:18:49 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah talk about the official reveal trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2, what they're excited for, and what they want to see from Nintendo at launch. They also go over some of the games they've been playing over the holiday break (GAMES). Then they go over their history with TikTok as it (seemingly) is getting shut down in the United States. Finally, with Janet's birthday having recently passed, they go over what were birthdays like for them growing up as well as how they like to celebrate things now that they're older (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Catching Up06:10 Games / Nintendo Switch 2 Official Reveal40:04 Games over break01:18:15 Not Games /  TIkTok Goodbyes01:39:44 Birthday Celebrations02:17:05 Poll of the Show02:18:49 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotTikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:Janet: @GameonysusIsaiah: @IsaiahByDayah

MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, Janet Garcia, and Haley MacLean are joined by the new Guest Cohort (surprise!) for a month Alanah Pearce! Her journey through IGN, Funhaus, Sony Santa Monica, and the narrative on her new game Layers Deep has made her incredibly insightful on the game industry and we're honored to have her join us on content for the next month. On this big episode, we break down the reveal for the Nintendo Switch 2 and unpack the current state of Ubisoft and how Tencent might lead to some radical changes at the publisher behind Assassin's Creed Shadows. Then we answer some wonderful questions submitted on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtube.com/live/DeizQduSxbM Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: TWOTWOSANDONEFIVE https://www.factormeals.com/minnmax50off - 50% off with promo code MINNMAX50OFF To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:20 - Welcome guest cohort Alanah Pearce! 00:07:31 - Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal 00:42:52 - Win a Switch code for 1000xResist 00:43:51 - factormeals.com/minnmax50off 00:45:49 - Ubisoft's rocky future 01:09:06 - Announcing The Deepest Dive on Onimusha: Warlords 01:11:30 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:12:28 - Community questions 01:52:29 - Get A Load Of This Haley's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmB2mySyDJg Janet's GALOT - https://www.pasadenaweekly.com/news/helping-her-peers-altadena-teen-s-recovery-fund-takes-off/article_74f943d6-d37b-11ef-a6b3-2f61313f0271.html Alanah's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vrbUpDihxs Hanson's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H3Sv2zad6s Kyle's GALOT - https://www.amazon.com/Elden-Ring-Road-Erdtree-Vol/dp/1975364899 Community GALOT - https://youtu.be/G4AomNJHzHk?si=whbfHeBpaO6weyNn Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - MinnMax Stream Archives - YouTube Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Janet and Isaiah say goodbye to 2024 with some final Game and Not Game shout outs! Then Janet and Isaiah say hello to 2025 with their New Year's Resolutions!Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Catching Up02:26 Our 2024 Shout Outs01:10:08 Our 2025 New Year's Resolutions01:44:16 Poll of the Show (SKIPPED)01:45:04 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotTikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:Janet: @GameonysusIsaiah: @IsaiahByDayah

This is the final debate from MinnMax about Game of the Year for 2024. On this episode, Ben Hanson, Haley MacLean, Janet Garcia, Kelsey Lewin, Jacob Geller, Kyle Hilliard, Leo Vader, Jeff Marchiafava, and Sarah Podzorski debate the correct order for the top 20 games of 2024... or The Two tens, as we call it. What will win MinnMax's Game of the Year? We hope you enjoy the grand debate and thanks so much for supporting MinnMax and making all of this possible! Unlock the 5.75 hour extended version of this discussion (and The Pissy Zone) by supporting MinnMax at the $10 tier on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/c/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/IYRt2Tx5JTw Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: THENAMEAGAINISMRPLOW To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:50 - Ranking The Two Tens 00:32:37 - Spoilers for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 00:43:00 - Ranking The Two Tens 01:53:57 - Spoilers for Mouthwashing 02:04:34 - Ranking The Two Tens 02:15:29 - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Spoilers 02:16:37 - Ranking The Two Tens 02:55:22 - 1000xResist 03:11:46 - Ranking The Two Tens Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxsho Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

MinnMax's full crew of Ben Hanson, Haley MacLean, Janet Garcia, Kelsey Lewin, Jacob Geller, Kyle Hilliard, Leo Vader, Jeff Marchiafava, and Sarah Podzorski kick off our Game of the Year debate that we call The Two Tens... in honor of the two Ns in MinnMax and Minnesota. We build up a list of our favorite games this year and then boil it down to the Top 20 entries. Sorry, that was a typo. We mean to call it The Two Tens. What will make the cut? Dragon's Dogma 2? Pacific Drive? Balatro? Kunitsi-Gami: Path of the Goddess? Tune in to find out! The final debate airs next week, but you can watch it all right now (including the "Pissy Zone" post-show) by supporting MinnMax at the $10 Backstage Pass tier. All of the links are in the #backstage-pass channel in the Discord. https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/F5_SlQfpLEo Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: THENAMEAGAINISMRPLOW To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:52 - Building the list 01:21:53 - Cutting the list down to The Two Tens Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Janet and Isaiah go over the first annual GANG of the Year awards. For each of the 7 "Games and not games" categories, Janet and Isaiah talk about their top choices, discuss what wins each category, and ultimately pit the 7 winners against each other to decide what walks away with the honor of being 2024's GANG of the Year!Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Opening Ceremonies04:48 Video Game of the Year01:50:55 Board Game of the Year02:26:29 Movie of the Year02:57:17 Show of the Year03:29:02 Album of the Year04:00:05 Experience of the Year04:18:00 Food of the Year04:34:45 GANG of the Year04:49:32 Poll of the Show04:49:50 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotTikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:Janet: @GameonysusIsaiah: @IsaiahByDayah

https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Directly support MinnMax and unlock our Game of the Year debates weeks ahead of the public. MinnMax's full crew of Ben Hanson, Haley MacLean, Janet Garcia, Kelsey Lewin, Jacob Geller, Kyle Hilliard, Leo Vader, Jeff Marchiafava, and Sarah Podzorski celebrate gaming in 2024 by nominating and debating winners in prestigious categories. The categories of course are: Best Thing, Dumbest Thing, Biggest News, Best Game We Didn't Play, Best Moment, and the Greatest Work Of Art Of All Time For 2024. This is a big one, so thanks so much for listening and sharing. We'll be back the following two weeks for The Two Tens, which is our big debate where we list and rank our favorite games of the year. You can join the $10 Backstage Pass tier to watch all of our unedited Game of the Year debates right now (including the Pissy Zone), via links in the MinnMax Discord. Thanks for your support! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/9iBiv3XpWCs Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: THENAMEAGAINISMRPLOW https://www.factormeals.com/50minnmax - 50% off your first order with promo code 50MINNMAX To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:31 - Best Thing 00:19:46 - Animal Well Spoilers 00:20:32 - Best Thing 00:31:35 - 1000xResist Spoilers 00:32:34 - Best Thing 00:51:57 - Dumbest Thing 00:57:42 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure Spoilers 00:58:35 - Dumbest Thing 01:26:47 - Biggest News 01:55:04 - Best Game We Didn't Play 02:12:03 - Plug Of The Year 02:21:19 - Best Moment 02:21:50 - Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Spoilers 02:32:23 - Astro Bot Spoilers 02:36:34 - Alan Wake 2 DLC Spoilers 02:39:05 - Indika Spoilers 02:52:54 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Spoilers 02:54:50 - Thank Goodness You're Here Spoilers 02:56:54 - Batman: Arkham Shadows Spoilers 02:58:58 - Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Spoilers 03:02:45 - Crypt Custodian Spoilers 03:04:00 - Dragon's Dogma 2 Spoilers 03:07:35 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 03:12:07 - World of Goo 2 Spoilers 03:13:57 - Princess Peach Showtime! Spoilers 03:14:59 - 1000xResist Spoilers 03:25:52 - Mouthwashing Spoilers 03:27:50 - Best Moment 03:28:39 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure Spoilers 03:31:41 - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Spoilers 03:32:57 - Best Moment 03:38:03 - Greatest Work Of Art Of All Time For 2024 03:56:56 - Starstruck: Hands of Time Spoilers 04:00:20 - Greatest Work Of Art Of All Time For 2024 Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Janet and Isaiah go over the TGA winners, see which of their predictions were correct, and chat about this year's announcements and trailers. They also go over their PlayStation Wrap-Up and reflect on their gaming throughout the year (GAMES). Then they go over their Apple Music Replay, chat about Isaiah having wisdom teeth surgery, and how Trello has made a return and is helping them plan their lives (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Catching Up02:26 Games / The Game Awards Check-In31:23 PlayStation Wrap-Up 202401:04:09 Not Games / Apple Music Replay 202401:30:24 Isaiah's Wisdom Teeth Surgery01:38:19 Bringing Tello back01:59:32 Poll of the Show02:03:43 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotTikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:Janet: @GameonysusIsaiah: @IsaiahByDayah

Janet and Isaiah go over what they've been playing. Isaiah talks about the collection of games he's started and beaten since the last episode while Janet gets into her time with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle as well as Infinity Nikki (GAMES). Then they go over attending the MLS Cup Finals and watching the LA Galaxy win it all and become the 2024 MLS Champions (NOT GAMES).  Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Catching Up01:46 Games / What we've been playing01:13:04 Not Games / LA Galaxy wins the MLS Cup02:01:32 Poll of the Show02:04:09 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotTikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:Janet: @GameonysusIsaiah: @IsaiahByDayah

Janet and Isaiah go over what they've been playing as well as their Thanksgiving day fun (GAMES). Then they go over their new Thanksgiving Day approach to food, chat about modern day Black Friday shopping, and ask the question “How early is too early to decorate for Christmas?” (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Catching Up02:35 Games / Grunn23:09 The Case of the Golden Idol31:37 1000xRESIST51:24 Gaming on Thanksgiving01:14:24 Not Games / Thanksgiving Retrospective01:39:35 How early is too early for Christmas decorations?01:50:29 Poll of the Show01:52:14 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotTikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:Janet: @GameonysusIsaiah: @IsaiahByDayah

https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - We'll DM you a Steam code for Lynked: Banner of the Spark (Hades meets Animal Crossing, 92% positive reviews, directed by Steven Spielberg's son Max) if you support MinnMax on Patreon at any tier before the end of 11/29/24 MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Janet Garcia, Kyle Hilliard, and Jacob Geller share their picks for the most underrated games of 2024 before we talk about Grunn, Crypt Custodian, and Metro Awakening in VR. Then for community questions we're joined by Jonah Abraham, who is a generous donor from our big charity stream where you all raised over $65,000 to help single moms in Minneapolis through the nonprofit Emerge Mother's Academy! You can still donate here - https://www.givemn.org/story/Maxmoms Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/PI9RicWGLXY Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: CORNBREADCHAOS Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code MINNMAX at turtlebeach.com/minnmax! #turtlebeachpod #ad Here's the full list of underappreciated games... Knock on the Coffin Lid Master Key Content Warning Daemonologie One Btn Bosses Duck Detective: The Secret Salami Star Wars Outlaws EDF 6 Platform 8 Arco Botany Manor Maestro Clickholding World of Goo 2 Little Guardsmen All You Need is Help Jackbox Survey Scramble Thronefall Yars Rising Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior Surmount Spirit City: Lo-Fi Settings Bore Blasters Death of a Wish Children of the Sun Persona 3 Reload Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story Doranko Wanko Tiny Glade Gourdlets Unicorn Overlord Triangle Strategy VR The Rogue Prince of Persia Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure Penny's Big Breakaway Mars After Midnight Pepper Grinder House Flipper 2 Little Kitty Big City Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:20 - 2024's Most Underappreciated Games 00:54:22 - turtlebeach.com/minnmax 10% off with promo code MINNMAX 00:56:51 - Grunn 01:06:28 - Crypt Custodian 01:12:10 - Neva 01:15:05 - Metro Awakening 01:23:46 - Thanking iam8bit 01:26:13 - Welcome generous donor Jonah Abraham! 01:29:43 - Community questions 02:24:59 - Get A Load Of This Janet's GALOT - https://sports.yahoo.com/27th-second-gabriel-pec-scores-022741674.html#:~:text=27%20seconds!%20Gabriel%20Pec[…]0'stunning'%20win%20over%20Man%20City Jacob's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/yakuzagames/comments/1h09sog/heres_hidenari_ugaki_majima_singing_24_hour/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Hanson's GALOT - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kita_e Jonah's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6cS--qho6Q Kyle's GALOT - https://x.com/catsuka/status/1846151696256229490 Community GALOT - https://shows.acast.com/my-perfect-console/episodes/andy-macnamara-former-editor-in-chief-game-informer Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Janet and Isaiah talk about platinuming LEGO Horizon Adventures and Isaiah finishing Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. Then they get into their predictions for The Game Awards (GAMES). Janet and Isaiah then get into their thoughts on Deadpool & Wolverine (spoiler free & spoilers) (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Catching Up07:08 Games / Gaming Updates - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes15:25 Gaming Updates - LEGO Horizon Adventures24:11 The Game Awards - Our Picks & Predictions01:20:12 Not Games / Deadpool & Wolverine - Spoiler-Free Thoughts01:23:28 Spoilers Begin01:40:27 Future MCU Interest01:45:47 Poll of the Show01:49:41 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotTikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:Janet: @GameonysusIsaiah: @IsaiahByDayah

Janet and Isaiah talk about Lorelei and the Laser Eyes as well as Lego Horizon Adventures (GAMES). Then they discuss attending their first Clipper's game at the brand new Intuit Dome and review the experience. Lastly, they talk about exercise (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Finding a game that grabs you02:53 Games / Lorelei and the Laser Eyes31:44 LEGO Horizon Adventures52:15 Not Games / LA Clippers Game @ The Intuit Dome01:31:56 Back to Exercising - 2025 Beta01:56:35 Poll of the Show01:58:48 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotTikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:Janet: @GameonysusIsaiah: @IsaiahByDayah

https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Unlock a benefit and directly support independent games media MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Jacob Geller, Jeff Marchiafava, Janet Garcia, Kyle Hilliard, and Leo Vader rally for a huge episode covering all of the latest games. They talk about the new interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse called Tetris Forever, Kyle and Janet weigh in on Mario & Luigi: Brothership, we debate why LEGO Horizon Adventures (code provided by Sony) isn't a great game but we can't stop playing it, then Leo Vader joins to slide into a cool chat about Slitterhead from Bokeh Studios. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax See MinnMax's charity auction items and stream (11/23) details here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/were-helping-big-115828242 Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/YPbZv530nyA Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: CORNBREADCHAOS Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code MINNMAX at turtlebeach.com/MINNMAX To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:26 - Win Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 00:04:35 - Tetris Forever 00:29:57 - https://www.turtlebeach.com - 10% off with Promo Code: MINNMAX 00:32:56 - Mario & Luigi: Brothership 00:46:12 - LEGO Horizon Adventures 01:06:03 - Slitterhead 01:19:55 - Beastieball 01:29:40 - Metal Slug Tactics 01:39:17 - I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival 01:45:06 - Batman: Arkham Shadow 01:49:29 - It's Only Money 01:52:16 - MinnMax's charity stream on 11/23 01:57:09 - Thanking MinnMax's biggest supporters 01:58:22 - Community questions 02:37:34 - Get A Load Of This Leo's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwsFzdXgh4c Janet's GALOT - https://q-lessgame.com/products/q-less-game JeffM's GALOT - https://youtu.be/7jpxI4YnI4w Jacob's GALOT - https://youtu.be/nKprZorlK2o?si=vEK2TCpUAHOvbFv9 Hanson's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwekVDFXQNk Kyle's GALOT - https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/doja-cat-conkers-bad-fur-day-outfit-halloween-3809294 Community GALOT - https://www.queensbloodonline.com/ Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Janet and Isaiah preview Crimson Desert and talk about finally hate finishing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (GAMES). Then they talk about how they listen to music while unpacking some of the Grammy's nominations (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah

Janet and Isaiah talk about the new Pokemon TCG and our platinum history (GAMES). Then we get into our workspaces and do a draft for the most iconic trios (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah

MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Jacob Geller, Janet Garcia, and Haley MacLean get into the Halloween spirit and kick off a fun conversation about Alan Wake II's The Lake House DLC and the fun to be had with Call of Duty Black Ops 6. Then Sarah Podzorski joins the crew to rave even more about Metaphor: ReFantazio, Infinity Nikki, and more before we get to wonderful questions submitted by the community! Directly support MinnMax and unlock a benefit here - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/FejfVMpL2oA Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: PASHINGSMUMPKINS To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:41 - MinnMax's Give To The Max Charity plans 00:05:40 - Alan Wake II The Lake House 00:22:45 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 00:46:21 - Metaphor: ReFantazio 01:02:02 - Mouthwashing 01:11:10 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure 01:18:15 - Infinity Nikki 01:27:02 - Super Mario Party Jamboree 01:33:18 - Thronefall 01:36:20 - Thanking MinnMax's biggest supporters 01:39:21 - Community questions 02:11:38 - Get A Load Of This Sarah's GALOT - https://www.tiktok.com/@geodesaurus?lang=en Jacob's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/oddlysatisfying/comments/1gayvez/border_collies_sort_black_[…]m=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Hanson's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/geography/ Janet's GALOT - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP88ca38e/ Haley's GALOT - https://rainbow-wool.de/ Community GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ5EeImWYaI Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Janet and Isaiah talk about playing another edition of the at-home escape room game: Exit. We also talk about our backlog for the rest of 2024 (GAMES). Then we get into our social media habits, unpack Bluesky blowing up, and get into community questions (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah

Janet and Isaiah finally get back to playing Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion and play Pokemon FireRed to raise money for the American Heart Association (GAMES). They also talking about their histories with scary movies and watch Scream for the first time (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah

https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - We'll DM you a Steam code for Arco if you support us at any tier, we run out of codes when we hit 5,035 supporters on Patreon. MinnMax's Ben Hanson is joined by Kyle Hilliard, Janet Garcia, Jacob Geller, and Leo Vader for a fun conversation celebrating the surprising, open-world FPS Echo Point Nova before we unpack our thoughts on Neva and the most beautiful games ever made. Janet weighs in after the first two chapters of Square-Enix's Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Ben shares his early impressions of Super Mario Party Jamboree on the Nintendo Switch, and Leo is awakened by the new Crash Bandicoot and Donkey Kong Country-inspired Nikoderiko: The Magical World. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version of the podcast here - https://youtu.be/nhdtygZnYqI Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: PASHINGSMUMPKINS https://www.uncommongoods.com/minnmax - 15% off your order To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:21 - MinnMax's upcoming 5th anniversary 00:04:33 - Echo Point Nova 00:14:13 - Trivia Tower: MinnMax vs. Easy Allies 00:18:46 - Neva 00:27:18 - Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron 00:30:09 - The most beautiful games of all time 00:47:41 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure 00:54:31 - Super Mario Party Jamboree 00:58:35 - Nikoderiko: The Magical World 01:06:50 - Thanking MinnMax's biggest supporters 01:08:50 - Community questions 02:03:06 - Get A Load Of This Leo's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/CatAdvice/comments/tnexmj/i_spanked_my_cat_on_the_side_of_his_butt_because/ Jacob's GALOT - https://www.polygon.com/what-to-watch/465361/netflix-detroiters-watch-it-best-comedians Janet's GALOT - https://www.analogue.co/3D Hanson's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpCloXu6oOY Kyle's GALOT - https://www.tiktok.com/@emilyharpist/video/7426021473078365470r=1&t=8qZNvBmdZE6 Community GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=LShDTUBg5nfLluHk&v=o2wYKkqhkG0&feature=youtu.be Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Janet and Isaiah talk about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom playing Metaphor: ReFantazio and doing their first game jam together (GAMES). Then they talk about becoming LA Galaxy season ticket holders for the 2025 season (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotTry our jam game: http://lnk.smaaws.com/inboxzeroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah

MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Janet Garcia, Kelsey Lewin, Kyle Hilliard, and Haley MacLean rave about the new JRPG from the creators of Persona called Metaphor: ReFantazio and dig in on everything fascinating and surreal about Nintendo's new alarm clock called the Alarmo. Then Jeff Marchiafava and Leo Vader join the show to weigh in on Silent Hill 2 and their continuing adventures in UFO 50. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/mzzhTG-Awog Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: PASHINGSMUMPKINS https://www.turtlebeach.com - 10% off your order with Promo Code: MINNMAX To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:15 - Thank you for donations to bit.ly/minnmaxasheville 00:05:33 - Metaphor: ReFantazio 00:40:11 - Nintendo Alarmo 00:58:53 - Silent Hill 2 01:23:25 - UFO 50 01:37:10 - Thanking MinnMax's biggest supporters 01:43:41 - Halo's future 01:50:26 - More community questions 02:07:46 - Get A Load Of This Haley's GALOT - https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/over-garden-wall-returns-stop-180847897.html Leo's GALOT - https://mcdonalds.fandom.com/wiki/Grimace Hanson's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNOLoQxxSc8 Kyle's GALOT - https://www.space.com/space-bricks-potato-starch-mars-moon-dirt Community GALOT - https://fxtwitter.com/WadeWojcik/status/1841870849424384100 Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Janet and Isaiah talk about platinuming Astro Bot, beating Starfield, and starting The Legend of of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (GAMES). Then they talk about catching up on media with Little Fockers, Attack on Titan, and Demon Slayer. They also get into what they plan to catch up on next (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah

https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Join the $5 tier and we'll DM you a Steam code for 1000xResist, you have until the end of Friday, October 4th. MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, Jacob Geller, and Janet Garcia are joined by special guest Suriel Vazquez to break down their thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on the Nintendo Switch. Then we talk about the overlooked indie RPG Arco and Janet regales us with her adventures playing the upcoming SEGA release of Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii. Oh, and we finally get to talk about Epic Mickey being freed from the Wii. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/yDbfSaEK0e0 Donate to help save Asheville, North Carolina here - https://bit.ly/minnmaxasheville Follow Suriel Vazquez on Twitter here - https://x.com/SurielVazquez Wishlist Suriel's game Merchants of Rosewall - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2616800/Merchants_of_Rosewall/ Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: PASHINGSMUMPKINS To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:58 - Asheville charity drive 00:09:11 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom 00:40:04 - Arco 00:47:42 - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii 00:55:31 - Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed 01:05:26 - Thanking MinnMax's biggest supporters 01:08:45 - Community questions 01:42:46 - Get A Load Of This Suriel's GALOT - https://mubi.com/en/thefall Jacob's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m78gYyTrG7Y Hanson's GALOT - https://geology.utah.gov/map-pub/survey-notes/glad-you-asked/ice-ages-what-are-they-and-what-causes-them/ Janet's GALOT - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wordsalad.app&hl=en_US Community GALOT - https://x.com/PLAYgamingmag/status/1841463866900857066 Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Janet and Isaiah talk about their trip to Janet's hometown: Chicago. This includes a trip to the eXchange, headquarters beercade, and more (GAMES). Continuing on the trip chat, they talk food, museums, tourist spots, and Janet's neighborhoods (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah

MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Haley MacLean, Janet Garcia, Kyle Hilliard, and Jeff Marchiafava share their spoiler-free review for the excellent platformer Astro Bot on the PlayStation 5 (code provided by PlayStation) before nose-diving into a discussion about the failure of PlayStation's first-person hero shooter Concord and how it was abruptly pulled from stores after less than two weeks. Then we talk about Flock, Tomba, and the reveal of dungeons and the Still World for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version - https://youtu.be/zoDVP4n_Hac Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: DOYOUREMEMBER Factormeals.com/minnmax50 - 50% off your first order with Promo Code: MINNMAX50 To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:00 - Astro Bot review 00:42:22 - Concord pulled from stores 01:00:35 - Flock 01:07:35 - Tomba!: Special Edition 01:12:50 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom 01:18:13 - Thanking MinnMax's biggest supporters 01:23:53 - Community questions 01:54:21 - Get A Load Of This Janet's GALOT - https://sky.wnba.com/news/chicago-sky-introduce-new-mascot-skye-the-lioness/ JeffM's GALOT - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/catcher-danny-jansen-becomes-first-player-mlb-history-play-both-teams-rcna168405 Hanson's GALOT - https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/oprah-harpo-studios Kyle's GALOT - https://twitter.com/KyleMHilliard/status/1831072628041511141 Community GALOT - https://x.com/Dexerto/status/1829145944585318500 Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

There will never be a bigger episode of The MinnMax Show. On this special episode, Ben Hanson, Kelsey Lewin, Leo Vader, Jeff Marchiafava, Sarah Podzorski, Haley MacLean, and Janet Garcia unpack some love for the new farming sim game Fields of Mistria that Sarah has been working on as a marketing/social media manager. It's good, we swear! Then Leo Vader talks about jumping into the alpha for Splitgate 2 and we all shed some love for Cat Quest 3. After that, Leo talks about his wild trip to San Francisco to play with a full VR treadmill called the Virtuix Omni One. Then we get serious about podcasting and invite a gigantic crew of former Game Informer editors to answer community questions and reminisce about the magazine closing after 33 years. On that panel we have Adam Biessener, Andrew Reiner, Andy McNamara, Ben Reeves, Bryan Vore, Dan Tack, Dan Ryckert, Elise Favis, Ben Hanson, Javy Gwaltney, Jeff Marchiafava, Joe Juba, Kimberley Wallace, Leo Vader, Matt Helgeson, Matt Bertz, Nick Ahrens, Tim Turi, Jason Oestreicher, Wade Wojcik, and that's only a fraction of the folks who worked at Game Informer throughout the years! There are too many stories to go around, so thanks so much for bearing with all of us as we parade down memory lane. We also answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax We'll DM you a Steam code for Airship Syndicate's Wayfinder if you support MinnMax on Patreon at even the $2 tier before Friday, August 16th 2024. We're out of codes when we hit 4,850 paid supporters on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version of this podcast here - https://youtu.be/_fuxxzDCMY8 Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: SUPERSOAKERSUNDAY To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:19 - Get a Steam code for Wayfinder 00:03:54 - Fields of Mistria 00:35:10 - Splitgate 2 00:41:00 - Cat Quest 3 00:46:30 - Virtuix Omni One/Leo's VR treadmill adventure 00:55:03 - Thanking MinnMax's biggest supporters 01:01:26 - The Big Game Informer Reunion/Community questions Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Janet Garcia, Haley MacLean, and Kyle Hilliard talk about the absurdity of Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble before taking a turn for the sick and twisted by talking about Luigi's haunted mansions, outer space's killer klowns, and Sweeny Todd simulators. Then we're joined by From Software Twitch streamer Ellie Joy Panic to dissect Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree before we dive into wonderful questions submitted on Patreon! If you support MinnMax on Patreon before the end of Friday, June 28th we'll DM you with a Steam code for 2024's Metroidvania Tales of Kenzera: Zau! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Follow Ellie Joy Panic on Twitch here - https://www.twitch.tv/elliejoypanic Watch and share the video version of this episode here - https://youtu.be/uy7IPPwap18 Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: TOUCHGRASS https://hellofresh.com/minnmaxapps - Free appetizers To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:27 - Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble 00:11:48 - Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game 00:20:02 - Luigi's Mansion 2 HD 00:29:59 - Ravenous Devils 00:38:54 - Introducing Ellie Joy Panic 00:42:32 - Spyro the Dragon 00:46:06 - Assassin's Creed Odyssey's Story Mode Creator 00:52:25 - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree 01:15:08 - Thanking MinnMax's biggest supporters 01:19:04 - Community questions 02:19:13 - Get A Load Of This Haley's GALOT - https://blackmilkclothing.com/hyrule-map-green-blazer?relId=339 Janet's GALOT - https://www.tiktok.com/@jcubedhax/video/7384099599998340398?is_from_webapp=1&web_id=7358234888628635178 Ellie's GALOT - https://lionking.fandom.com/wiki/Joseph_Williams Hanson's GALOT - https://www.historichotels.org/hotels-resorts/fairmont-le-chateau-frontenac/history-mystery.php Kyle's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1bqfzg0/til_that_there_is_a_better_p[…]mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Community GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcrPO5Mu500 Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this week's big episode, MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Janet Garcia, and Charles Harte are joined by returning champion from Easy Allies Michael Huber unpack their full thoughts on Summer Game Fest 2024. We debate what was the game of the show and all share our picks for the biggest and best games, including hands-on preview discussions about Star Wars Outlaws, LEGO Horizon Adventures, Astro Bot, and a whole lot more. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and leaving a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/bHAVTLq4L9Q Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: TOUCHGRASS https://www.squarespace.com/minnmax - 10% off site or domain name To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:10 - Overall Summer Game Fest 2024 thoughts 00:09:09 - Astro Bot 00:18:27 - Akimbot 00:19:57 - LEGO Horizon Adventures 00:30:44 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure 00:40:24 - Mixtape 00:44:22 - South of Midnight 00:50:01 - Monster Hunter Wilds 00:55:47 - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess 01:01:07 - Star Wars Outlaws 01:08:35 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard 01:15:12 - Assassin's Creed Shadows 01:26:41 - Perfect Dark 01:33:24 - Age of Mythology Retold 01:38:45 - Battle Aces 01:45:09 - Harmonium 01:52:50 - Wanderstop 01:54:29 - Flock 01:57:12 - Thanking MinnMax's biggest supporters 02:00:39 - Community questions 02:40:03 - Get A Load Of This Janet's GALOT - https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40318791/valencia-fans-jailed-real-madrid-vinicius-racial-abuse Huber's GALOT - https://www.eurogamer.net/dino-crisis-is-the-series-most-capcom-fans-want-to-see-get-a-new-game Hanson's GALOT - https://x.com/TwoPaddocks/status/1301085930531549184 Charles' GALOT - https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2023/11/10/skyline-chili-opens-first-airport-location-at-the-cvg-food-court/71528085007/ Community GALOT - https://x.com/MarioBrothBlog/status/1798733430034931949 Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this week's episode of The MinnMax Show, Ben Hanson is joined by Janet Garcia, Kyle Hilliard, and Jacob Geller as we unpack the highlights from Sony's State of Play like the fun Astro Bot announcement and the uneven Concord gameplay reveal. Then we unpack the current state of Sony and the PlayStation 5 in 2024, mapping out all of their 1st party studios and how long we can expect to wait until the next big games are released. After that, Jacob Geller talks about playing Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater for the first time. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and leaving a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version of The MinnMax Show here - https://youtu.be/WHuyJfFanCo Reminder: We're having a community meetup in LA at the Button Mash Arcade (1391 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026) on Sunday, June 9th at 7pm PT. Swing on by and say hello! https://www.patreon.com/posts/los-angeles-join-105316911 Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: TOUCHGRASS https://www.liquidiv.com - Promo Code MINNMAX To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:42 - MinnMax's Summer Game Fest travelogue 00:03:00 - Sony's State of Play and the PSVR2 00:13:09 - Astro Bot 00:20:43 - Infinity Nikki 00:25:51 - Concord 00:35:40 - Silent Hill 2 00:38:11 - Monster Hunter Wilds & Ballad of Antara 00:40:14 - Evaluating the PlayStation 5 in 2024 01:01:01 - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 01:13:00 - Thanking MinnMax's biggest supporters 01:16:18 - Community questions 01:53:30 - Get A Load Of This Janet's GALOT - https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto/video/7366655239740460334r=1&t=8mx9R2z96ha Jacob's GALOT - https://www.theverge.com/c/24070570/internet-cables-undersea-deep-repair-ships Hanson's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEkXBM0H88oEWOo5J2Ds6cQ/videos Kyle's GALOT - https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2023/10/24/frances-bean-cobain-riley-hawk-marry/71301156007/ Community GALOT - https://t.co/Qn9BdovEWy Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Blessing and Snowbike Mike chat about the Fallout being renewed, Todd Howard won't put dates on upcoming games, and a big Dragon's Dogma 2 update. Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping We're recording Game Showdown today with a couple of special guests that you won't wanna miss. That's happening right after KFGD on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames A new PS I Love You XOXO is up with me and Janet Garcia where we talk about if PlayStation's been dry, PlayStation Pro predictions and Janet's first time playing Persona. Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames A new Kinda Funny Podcast is up where Nick, Mike, Joey, and Roger talk about who has the most brain rot at the company! The Roper Report  - - ‘Fallout' has been Officially Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon - Todd Howard wants to avoid putting dates on Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 - Ad - Dragon's Dogma 2 update will reduce the infection frequency of Dragonsplague - Eiyuden Chronicle is ‘moving forward with a sequel' - Kena: Bridge of Spirits has been rated for Xbox Series X/S - Wee News! - SuperChats - You‘re Wrong Monday's Hosts: Greg & ??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices