

The MinnMax Show
MinnMax
Released every Thursday, The MinnMax Show features former Game Informer employees and beyond talking about the week's most exciting games or game industry news before reading feedback from the Patreon community found at patreon.com/minnmax.
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Jul 3, 2025 • 3h 12min
2025 Release Calendar Six-Shooter Duel (With Kyle Bosman!)
https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - We'll DM you a Steam code for the excellent Despelote if you support MinnMax on Patreon at any tier before July 7th, 2025. 200 Steam codes available, we'll post on social media if we run out.
MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Jacob Geller, Janet Garcia, and Haley MacLean are joined by MinnMax's guest cohort for the month of July: Kyle Bosman! We run through every game confirmed for a 2025 release and load our six-shooters for a deadly duel to see who gets to claim which game. We also talk about Microsoft's brutal layoffs and studio closures in the community questions. There is a BDS boycott of Microsoft happening that you can learn more about here - https://bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xbox 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
Here's Game Informer's 2025 release list! https://www.gameinformer.com/2025
Watch and share the video version - https://youtu.be/s2QQ7uSXy64
To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...
00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:56 - Get a Steam code for the excellent Despelote
00:08:21 - Six-shooter duel rules
00:12:47 - July releases
00:34:11 - August releases
00:46:49 - MSI
00:48:21 - September releases
01:12:27 - October releases
01:45:22 - 2025 TBD releases
02:17:13 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/
02:18:51 - Community questions
02:59:46 - Get A Load Of This
03:07:10 - The Rumor Meister: Message 1
03:09:51 - Conclusion
Janet’s GALOT - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063740252270
Jacob's GALOT - https://youtu.be/z4CIpzrDx0M?si=gGnBPoPP87nqyIjp
Hanson's GALOT - https://www.dga.org/Craft/Podcast
Kyle Bosman's GALOT - https://www.naturevalley.com/products/honey-vanilla-wafer-bar
Haley's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPF8GgmWW6c
Community GALOT - https://www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/i-might-never-finish-this-game-so-im-releasing-the-demo-after-9-years-a-short-hike-dev-soft-cancels-paper-mario-inspired-rpg-but-lets-players-try-a-build/
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
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Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq
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Jun 26, 2025 • 2h 24min
Death Stranding 2 Review, Peak, 300th Episode!
https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Support MinnMax on Patreon to keep The MinnMax Show going for another 300 episodes and to unlock the early and ad-free version of the show!
We've hit 300 episodes of The MinnMax Show and cannot thank you enough for sharing the show! MinnMax's Ben Hanson is joined by Kyle Hilliard, Jacob Geller, and Haley MacLean to unpack our spoiler-free thoughts on Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2 (codes provided by PlayStation). Then Jacob Geller raves about the DLC called Lies of P: Overture before Sarah Podzorski joins the festivities to talk about the delightful thrills of co-op mountain climbing in Peak and Ben and Kyle survive even longer on the beach with Konami's new Survival Kids 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/SIAIutXvDis
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To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:41 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
00:43:27 - Hello Fresh
00:45:19 - Lies of P: Overture
00:54:00 - Peak
01:03:30 - Wix
01:05:17 - Survival Kids
01:16:22 - Dead Letter Dept.
01:27:49 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/
01:29:56 - Community questions
02:12:35 - Get A Load Of This
Haley’s GALOT - https://www.tiktok.com/@bekyamonlive/video/7517019458846690593
Jacob's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/1ldrhwq/breaking_mount_lewotobi_lakilaki_in_indonesia_has/
Hanson's GALOT - https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/mission-impossible-final-reckoning-spoiler-secrets-christopher-mcquarrie-interview/
Kyle's GALOT - https://www.gameinformer.com/2025/06/25/steven-universe-creator-rebecca-sugars-invader-zim-fan-art-appeared-in-a-2002-issue-of
Sarah's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vXdxJA_5sg
Community GALOT - https://www.installbaseforum.com/forums/threads/sega-leaked-6-years-of-sales-numbers-for-sonic-persona-smt-like-a-dragon-and-total-war.3829/
Other links mentioned...
https://www.gameinformer.com/subscribe
https://filmot.com
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
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Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq
Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch
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Jun 19, 2025 • 2h 37min
The Alters Review, Donkey Kong Bananza, Switch 2's Final Verdict
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MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Jeff Marchiafava, Leo Vader, Haley MacLean, and Kyle Hilliard unpack all of the fun details revealed in the Nintendo Direct all about Donkey Kong Bananza and his new best bud Pauline before we talk about our experience with the Nintendo Switch 2 weeks after the system's launch. Then Leo, Haley, and JeffM explain why The Alters from 11 bit is such a unique, incredible, and stressful experience. 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/LHqZ6NeUVqk
Help support MinnMax's supporters!
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To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:51 - Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct
00:19:23 - Kyle's take on Switch 2
00:21:09 - Welcome Tour
00:31:05 - Switch 2 final verdict
00:40:32 - Factor Meals
00:42:14 - The Alters
01:04:22 - Squeakross: Home Squeak Home
01:11:06 - FBC: Firebreak
01:20:56 - No Man's Sky on Switch
01:26:55 - To A T
01:31:19 - Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
01:36:33 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/
01:39:07 - Community questions
02:23:20 - Get A Load Of This
JeffM’s GALOT - https://www.ign.com/articles/hideo-kojima-made-significant-changes-to-death-stranding-2-because-playtesters-thought-it-was-too-good
Leo's GALOT - https://www.404media.co/teachers-are-not-ok-ai-chatgpt/
Hanson's GALOT - https://bulkbookstore.com/footballs-greatest-myths-and-legends-9781669040293?srsltid=AfmBOort2REhlnseqvYdo2_gjER9qFmqpN4wO5xc-mUv8p6ivKwyzGV6Efk
Kyle's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCj6iZzCkkc
Community GALOT - https://www.pcgamesn.com/dead-by-daylight/five-nights-at-freddys-dlc-launch-steam-player-count
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
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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
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Jun 12, 2025 • 2h 23min
Resident Evil Requiem, Mixtape, SGF's Game Of The Show
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MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Kelsey Lewin, Janet Garcia, and Jacob Geller share their full thoughts on Summer Game Fest 2025 and share their picks for the "Game of the Show". They got to experience behind-closed-doors gameplay demos for things like Resident Evil Requiem, Ninja Gaiden 4, and 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 submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax
Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/-Zxx6dmcxwo
Check out Janet's article on the protests and SGF - https://pentopixels.com/article/summer-game-fest-2025-ice-protests-la
Learn more about the Xbox boycott here - https://www.bdsmovement.net/microsoft
Help support MinnMax's supporters!
https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: MELTEDICECREAM
https://www.turtlebeach.com - 10% off with Promo Code: MINNMAX
https://us-store.msi.com - 5% off with Promo Code: MSIPOD
To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:15 - Attending Summer Game Fest
00:18:57 - Summer Game Fest's Showcase
00:25:54 - Mixtape
00:35:27 - Xbox event and Gears of War
00:37:15 - ROG Xbox Ally X
00:44:05 - Ninja Gaiden 4
00:47:03 - Turtle Beach
00:49:06 - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
00:51:43 - Stranger Than Heaven
00:55:08 - Resident Evil Requiem
01:05:39 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword
01:09:06 - Pragmata
01:14:51 - LEGO Party
01:18:08 - MSI
01:19:57 - Keeper
01:21:56 - The Outer Worlds 2
01:25:21 - Deadpool VR
01:27:51 - Grounded 2
01:28:20 - Toem 2
01:30:35 - No Ghosts At The Grand
01:32:45 - Ratatan
01:36:36 - Escape Academy 2
01:39:12 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/
01:40:28 - Community questions
02:09:15 - Get A Load Of This
Janet’s GALOT - https://www.lapl.org/summer
Jacob's GALOT - https://www.fastcompany.com/91349730/how-these-hot-pink-chairs-became-a-symbol-of-the-l-a-protests
Hanson's GALOT - https://gamehistory.org/episode-132-croc-remaster/
Kelsey's GALOT - https://pentopixels.com/article/summer-game-fest-2025-ice-protests-la
Community GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/s/oBr0SrE3Ox
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
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Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq
Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch
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Jun 6, 2025 • 2h 19min
Switch 2 Launch, State Of Play Highlights, Fantasy Life i
We'll DM you a Steam code for the excellent Star of Providence (overwhelmingly positive reviews) if you support MinnMax at the $5 tier on Patreon! Offer ends 6/9/25, we'll post on all social media if we run out of codes. https://www.patreon.com/minnmax
On this episode of The MinnMax Show, Ben Hanson, Sarah Podzorski, Leo Vader, and Jeff Marchiafava gather in the MinnMax Studio to unbox their feelings on the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 after their first day with the system. We talk about Mario Kart World and debate the quality of Welcome Tour. Then we share highlights from Sony's State of Play, featuring Lumines Arise, the exciting reveal of Marvel Tōkon, and the Final Fantasy Tactics remaster! Then Sarah shares her thoughts on Elden Ring Nightreign and we all discuss Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals 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 submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax
Watch and share the video version here - https://youtube.com/live/87SmzGF_D94
Help support MinnMax's supporters!
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To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:03 - Get a Steam code for Star of Providence
00:05:37 - Nintendo Switch 2 launch
00:10:24 - Welcome Tour
00:21:29 - Unboxing Switch 2
00:23:08 - Mario Kart World
00:32:03 - Conclusions on Switch 2's launch
00:34:14 - MSI Giveaway
00:36:21 - State of Play Highlights
00:37:08 - 007 First Light
00:41:52 - Lumines Arise
00:45:02 - Final Fantasy Tactics
00:49:06 - Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
00:54:23 - Pragmata
00:55:26 - Elden Ring Nightreign
01:03:37 - The Last of Us Part 2's No Return roguelike
01:07:05 - 9 Kings
01:13:03 - Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
01:24:41 - Win a Nintendo Switch 2
01:26:00 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/
01:27:29 - Community questions
02:06:39 - Get A Load Of This
Leo’s GALOT - https://www.amazon.com/Vanquish-Official-Guide-Future-Press/dp/0744012600
Sarah's GALOT - https://www.theverge.com/news/680966/nintendo-switch-2-gamestop-screens-staples
Hanson's GALOT - https://www.dictionary.com/e/ampersand/
Kyle's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2JHChJpG_A
Community GALOT - https://x.com/tobyfox/status/1930322392792084813
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
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Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq
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May 29, 2025 • 2h 24min
Elden Ring Nightreign Review, SGF Predictions, Black Panther Canceled
MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Jacob Geller, and Kyle Hilliard, are joined by GameSpot's managing editor Tamoor Hussain to talk about Summer Game Fest as we share our biggest predictions for the summer reveal season. Then Tamoor and Kyle talk about playing From Software's Elden Ring Nightreign and we unpack the unfortunate cancelation of EA's Black Panther game and studio from former heads of Monolith and Shadow of Mordor. 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 MinnMax Show here - https://youtu.be/P3pUewqUB14
Follow Tamoor on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/tamoorh.com
Learn more about MinnMax's Minneapolis meetup on August 9th at Utepils - https://www.patreon.com/posts/come-to-minnmaxs-129701152
Help support MinnMax's supporters!
https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: ITSGONNABEMAY
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To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...
00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:07 - Get a Steam code for The Thing Remastered
00:07:03 - Summer Game Fest Predictions
00:39:29 - Hello Fresh
00:41:19 - Elden Ring Nightreign
01:04:00 - EA cancels Black Panther
01:10:43 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/
01:12:48 - Community questions
02:09:53 - Get A Load Of This
Tamoor’s GALOT - https://kotaku.com/mario-music-of-golden-proportions-5541606
Jacob's GALOT - https://youtu.be/N_IjDMbK46k?si=ZlhYnfE0WQvlEcVb
Hanson's GALOT - https://youtu.be/V-yWdNfo5CE?si=OFgjWwv2IciFemJ-&t=64
Kyle's GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/foone.bsky.social/post/3lcro77ertc2t
Community GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/10ppg6m/surge_protector_that_came_with_my_xbox_when_it/
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
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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
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May 22, 2025 • 2h 17min
The Best Hidden Gems Of 2025 (So Far)
The hosts dive into the hidden gems of 2025, spotlighting games like Starvaders and Shotgun Cop Man. They explore unique mechanics in indies, including a tactical roguelike inspired by classic arcade games. A delightful discussion on Ninja Turtles blends humor and nostalgia, while the impact of recent indie successes features prominently. Community engagement is a highlight, with listener questions and fun banter about meal solutions. The conversation blends excitement for future titles with reflections on gaming's evolving landscape.

May 15, 2025 • 2h 33min
Doom: The Dark Ages, Control's Spin-Off, Despelote
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!
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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
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Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq
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May 8, 2025 • 2h 57min
GTA VI, Giant Bomb And Polygon Gutted, Deep Rock Galactic Survivor
MinnMax's Ben Hanson is joined by the huge crew of Kelsey Lewin, Haley MacLean, Leo Vader, Jacob Geller, Jeff Marchiafava and returning champion Ana Diaz to talk about Grand Theft Auto VI's new trailer, Polygon, Giant Bomb, and the state of games media, indie publishing agreements, and good new games like Deep Rock Galactic Survivor and Revenge of the Savage Planet. Ana Diaz was previous a cohort at MinnMax, we're excited to have her jump on again here and there for content - in the same way Charles Harte does. 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.
Now you can support MinnMax on YouTube directly, with MinnMax Memberships. For $10 on YouTube, you can unlock the equivalent to the Backstage Pass tier on Patreon including 140 hours of extended content. This includes The Pissy Zone post-GOTY debates for 2022, 2023, and 2024. Help tell a friend, please! youtube.com/minnmax/join
Tune in this Friday at 7:30pm Central for MinnMax-A-Thon, where we'll randomly roll through highlights from MinnMax's 5.5 years of independence to coincide with the launch of MinnMax Memberships! https://youtube.com/live/BJZZxE7l-Fw?feature=share
Watch and share the video version of this episode here - https://youtu.be/jTZPHsBKCDg
Follow Ana Diaz on Bluesky here - https://bsky.app/profile/pokachee.bsky.social
Reach out to Ana with career opportunities here - anadiazwrites@gmail.com
Vox Media Union fundraising - https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-polygon-workers-and-the-vox-media-union?modal=donations&tab=all
Learn more about Haley's indie game publishing agreement stats and infographics here - indiegamepublishing.com
Help support MinnMax's supporters!
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
Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code MINNMAX at https://huel.com/minnmax (Minimum $75 purchase)
To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:36 - Launching MinnMax Memberships on YouTube!
00:07:42 - GTA VI
00:25:35 - https://us-store.msi.com/save
00:26:53 - Xbox price increases
00:36:07 - The collapse of Polygon and Giant Bomb
01:19:00 - Indie game publishing agreements insight
01:28:03 - https://huel.com/minnmax
01:30:14 - Revenge of the Savage Planet
01:40:00 - Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
01:46:41 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/
01:48:34 - Community questions
02:40:35 - Get A Load Of This
Ana's GALOT - https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2025/01/05/wisconsin-port-o-potty-ice-fishing-shelter-goes-viral-the-crappie-shack/
Hanson's GALOT - https://bit.ly/4kdxY0G
Kelsey's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/InfinityNikki/comments/1kcymf6/why_so_many_players_quit_infinity_nikki_since/
Haley's GALOT - https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/788167418857652234/1369809913349537822/ben.webp?ex=681d3665&is=681be4e5&hm=af9e7063c465f8fc4acfb8d915f8ebab126de0948b2d07c71aaefdfb99a01bc2&=&format=webp&width=288&height=263
Community GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/pixelbreakdown.bsky.social/post/3loe3w5x4422b
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May 1, 2025 • 2h 37min
Top 5 Switch Games Bloodbath, Skin Deep, Arc Raiders
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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!
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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
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