Game Mess Decides
400 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe Game Mess Decides podcast is the weekly gaming news show from Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti. They decide all of the biggest issues in gaming so you don't have to think for yourself.
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357: NINTENDO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOESN'T HAVE WHAT??
July 19, 2024 03:35 - 2 hours - 141 MBAre we able to enjoy Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition even with its glaring missing features? Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess Closest to the Messy Pin rules: Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game. The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score. In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring Syste...
356: WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH GAME PASS?
July 12, 2024 03:14 - 1 hour - 111 MBXbox announced some big changes to Game Pass on all platforms this week. What do they mean for the future of the service? Jeff is joined by AJ Minotti to talk you through it all, chat about the other big news of the week, and compete in a draft of the best sports video games! Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
355: DAWNTRAIL DRAMA
July 05, 2024 03:48 - 2 hours - 146 MBMike brought his brother AJ in to talk about Final Fantasy XIV's new expansion. Speaking of expansions, let's do a Mt. Rushmore of them! Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
354: SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE HITS HARD
June 28, 2024 02:41 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBElden Ring's expansion is selling well, creating discourses, and getting patched. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
353: SOMEHOW BUBSY RETURNED
June 21, 2024 03:17 - 1 hour - 125 MBLimited Run Games announced a bunch of new titles, including ... Bubsy? We're also gonna decide the Mt. Rushmore of gaming crossovers. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
352: SGF: The Aftermath
June 14, 2024 02:59 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe talk about everything we saw at SGF Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
351: ASTRO BOT SAVES US
May 31, 2024 03:22 - 1 hour - 127 MBA new Astro Bot game is announced! Let's examine that and the rest of the PlayStation State of Play. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
350: NEIL DRUCKMANN WANTS TO COOK
May 24, 2024 04:01 - 2 hours - 160 MBNeil wants to fill the gap between gamers and non-gamers. And Call of Duty drops a very goofy teaser. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
349: IS ASSASSIN'S CREED BACK?!
May 17, 2024 03:50 - 2 hours - 138 MBAssassin's Creed: Shadows is sounding good, but will it live up to the hype? Jeff and Shawn discuss that, PlayStation's strategies moving forward, the best villains in gaming, and more! Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
348: XBOX'S FAILED MANAGEMENT
May 10, 2024 04:27 - 2 hours - 182 MBXbox announced the closures of Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, and more this week. We're gonna talk you through this baffling decision, and have a conversation with our community about what we think the future of gaming looks like. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
347: XBOX'S BIG SHOW
May 03, 2024 03:31 - 1 hour - 135 MBXbox has announced its big summer showcase. What should we expect there? Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess Closest to the Messy Pin rules: Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game. The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score. In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price ...
346: PREPARE YOURSELF FOR STELLAR BLADE
April 26, 2024 03:29 - 1 hour - 131 MBStellar Blade is almost here, and it got good reviews. So everyone has calmed down now, right? Right? Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
345: FALLOUT IS BIG AGAIN!!
April 19, 2024 03:14 - 1 hour - 106 MBFallout is popping off even though there isn't a new game. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
344: Dead Space Drama
April 12, 2024 03:27 - 1 hour - 106 MBMotive is going to help with Battlefield. What does that mean for Dead Space? Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
343: DOES 30 FPS MAKE YOU MAD?
April 05, 2024 04:41 - 2 hours - 158 MBHellbrade 2 is going to be 30 FPS and that makes some people upset! Maybe including one of us! Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
342: GEARBOX MOVES TO TAKE-TWO
March 29, 2024 03:44 - 1 hour - 127 MBGearbox has a new owner, and Sega also let a big studio go. We'll talk about that and pick the Mt. Rushmore of Capcom games. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" M-erch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
341: BATTLEFRONT IS BACK!!
March 15, 2024 03:29 - 1 hour - 128 MBStar Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection is having a rough launch. But we still played it! So, is it any good? Also, we're talking about 2018's best games. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
340: WARNER BROS. WHAT?
March 08, 2024 04:23 - 1 hour - 126 MBWarner Bros. wants to make more live service games because their live service game did poorly. OK! Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess Closest to the Messy Pin rules: Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game. The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score. In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System....
339: EA SUCKS AGAIN
March 01, 2024 04:21 - 1 hour - 126 MBWhat the heck is happening at EA? Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
338: BEST FINAL FANTASY IN DECADES?
February 23, 2024 04:49 - 1 hour - 116 MBLet's talk about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! And to stay on theme, we're also picking the Mt. Rusmore of JRPGs. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
337: XBOX'S FUTURE
February 16, 2024 05:16 - 2 hours - 155 MBWell, we've finally heard from Xbox! Let's figure out how we feel about the company's future. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
336: XBOX'S UNCERTAIN FUTURE
February 09, 2024 05:01 - 2 hours - 138 MBSo, what's going on with Xbox? Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
335: PLAYSTATION AND XBOX HANDHELDS?
February 02, 2024 04:45 - 2 hours - 154 MBRumors suggest that both PlayStation and Xbox could be looking into making new handheld consoles. We're also picking the best fighting game guest characters. Closest to the Messy Pin rules: Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game. The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score. In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules The score difference between your guess and the correct ...
334: HUGE XBOX LAYOFFS
January 26, 2024 04:17 - 1 hour - 126 MBXbox is the latest gaming company to dish out massive layoffs, largely impacting its recently acquired studios like Blizzard. We're going to talk about that, pick the best games of 2013, and finally add some new titles to the Game Mess Hall of Fame. Oh, we've also been playing Tekken 8 and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
333: FIRST PERSON INDY
January 19, 2024 05:09 - 2 hours - 155 MBXbox showed a bunch of good games! Let's talk about them! We're also picking the best games of 2012. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
332: IN-PERSON 2023 GOTY FREE-FOR-ALL
January 12, 2024 08:12 - 1 hour - 134 MBThe Beef & Cheddar Boys are live and in-person to decide the best games of 2023! Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
331: MT. RUSHMORE OF PUZZLE GAMES
January 05, 2024 04:21 - 1 hour - 121 MBWe're going to pick the Mt. Rushmore of puzzle games! Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
330: 2024 WEAK FOR GAMES?
December 29, 2023 04:50 - 2 hours - 156 MB2023 was amazing, but how will 2024 look? We're also picking the best games from 2011. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
329: WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?
December 22, 2023 04:39 - 2 hours - 142 MBThe Insomniac leaks happened, and it's a lot. Also, we're picking the best games from 2010. Closest to the Messy Pin rules: Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game. The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score. In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game...
328: LAST OF US FACTIONS 2 CANCELLED
December 15, 2023 04:34 - 1 hour - 128 MBNaughty Dog has officially canned The Last of Us Online/Factions 2. Also, we decide the best games of 2009. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
327: 2024'S SURPRISE SMASH HIT?
December 01, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 145 MBForgot about 2023!! Let's start getting excited for 2024! That's easy to do after getting a good look at Dragon's Dogma 2. Also, we're picking the best games of 2008. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess (cristian notes... REST IN PISS HENRY BOY! AHAHAHAH (listen to the end for context :P))
326: SUICIDE SQUAD RETURNS
November 17, 2023 04:25 - 1 hour - 127 MBSuicide Squad is back and trying to win people over. Is it winning US over? And we pick the best games of 2007. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
325: STEAM DECK & GTA 6 & DISNEY, OH MY!
November 10, 2023 04:50 - 2 hours - 156 MBJeff and (inferior Minotti after that Mega Man Legends take) AJ talk about the new Steam Deck OLED, Grand Theft Auto 6 getting its first official reveal soon, and more! Afterwards, they compete in a fantasy draft to make the best "Disney console"! Console draft poll: https://x.com/JeffGrubb/status/1722826246969496048?s=20 Closest to the Messy Pin rules: Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game. The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score. In...
324: PARTY TIME
November 03, 2023 04:21 - 2 hours - 171 MBMike's on a boat somewhere, so Jeff & Shawn are gonna bring you the news, play Closest to the Messy Pin, and figure out what a "juicy" game is once and for all. Closest to the Messy Pin rules: Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game. The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score. In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules The score difference between your guess and the corre...
323: ALAN WAKE 2 COMING THROUGH
October 27, 2023 03:29 - 1 hour - 134 MBWhelp, guess Alan Wake 2 is another huge 2023 game we all need to play. We're also picking the best games of 2006! Closest to the Messy Pin rules: Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game. The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score. In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round,...
322: THOSE SPIDER-MEN ARE ALRIGHT
October 20, 2023 03:23 - 1 hour - 128 MBSpider-Man 2! Super Mario Bros. Wonder! It's a crazy week! Oh, and we're picking our favorite video game villains. Closest to the Messy Pin rules: Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game. The goal is to predict the review score Dan Ryckert reviewed game. In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated aft...
321: PS5 SLIM REVEALED!
October 13, 2023 03:41 - 1 hour - 136 MBWe still think it's ugly, but Mike disagrees. Also, the best games of 2005! Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
320: GOOD GAMES, BAD NEWS
October 06, 2023 03:07 - 1 hour - 109 MB2023 has been a fantastic years for games, but why do we keep getting so much bad news? Also, we're drafting Halloween games! Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
319: EPIC'S DISGRACEFUL LAYOFFS
September 29, 2023 04:18 - 2 hours - 169 MBEpic is laying off almost 1000 people. Jim Ryan is retiring. What is going on?? Also, we're picking the best games of 2004. Closest to the Messy Pin rules: Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game. The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score. In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after eve...
318: DIVISION 3 SURPRISE
September 22, 2023 03:55 - 1 hour - 136 MBUbisoft announced The Division 3 in a tweet! Also, we're picking the best games of 2003. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
317: NINTENDO DIRECT *AND* A STATE OF PLAY!
September 15, 2023 00:09 - 1 hour - 115 MBWe talk about all the cool announcements at the Sept. 14th Nintendo Direct AND State of Play! Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
316: CAUSE TOLKOTO SAID SO
September 08, 2023 03:31 - 1 hour - 124 MBBy gawd! More Switch 2 rumors? The best game of 2001? Awwww hell yeah! Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
315: THE STARFIELD ONE
August 31, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBJeff, Mike and Shawn join forces to talk about one of the hottest realeses of the year. We also have a game for the boys to argue about. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
314: BIOWARE TROUBLES
August 25, 2023 03:34 - 1 hour - 137 MBBioWare is laying off a bunch of staff. What does that mean for Dragon Age and Mass Effect? Also, we pick the best games of 2000. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
313: WHY DELAY ALAN WAKE 2?
August 18, 2023 03:31 - 1 hour - 130 MBAlan Wake 2 gets a delay. Don't worry, it's a little one! But why? Let's discuss AND pick the best games of 1999. Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/listing/rip-e3 Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
312: QUAKE IS STILL GOOD
August 11, 2023 03:37 - 1 hour - 137 MBQuake II got remastered! We're also picking the best games of 1998. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
311: BALDUR'S GATE 3 IS A HIT ALREADY
August 04, 2023 03:02 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn this episode of Game Mess Decides, that Baldur's Gate 3 seems kinda popular. The Decides crew also discusses the current success of the Nintendo Switch. To date, 130 million units of the console have been sold. The factors contributing to this significant sales figure will be explored in detail. Next, the podcast will cover Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reaching a notable milestone with 18.5 million copies sold. Mike and Jeff will also have more to say about the anticipated specifications...
310: PS5 SELL 40 MILLION CONSOLES
July 28, 2023 04:16 - 2 hours - 175 MBSony announced that PlayStation 5 has sold 40 millions consoles. Let's talk about that. And since Jeff is away, we got TurboShawn on so him and Mike can rank some fighting games. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/... Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemessD iscord: https://discord.gg/gamemess
309: BLIZZARD GOES TO STEAM
July 21, 2023 04:56 - 2 hours - 155 MBWelcome to Game Mess Decides, the ultimate gaming podcast where we unpack the week's biggest topics. Blizzard brings its games to Steam, starting with Overwatch 2 in August. Microsoft and Activision negotiate a deal extension, while Microsoft commits to keeping Call of Duty on PlayStation post-acquisition. Xbox Live Gold is replaced by Xbox Game Pass Core, offering multiplayer gaming and a library of 25+ games. New EU regulations may require removable batteries in video game handhelds from 20...
308: FTC STILL WANTS TO FIGHT XBOX
July 14, 2023 03:34 - 1 hour - 119 MBThe FTC is not giving up it's fight against Xbox. Also, we're deciding the best game of 1995. Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!" Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/... Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemess Discord: https://discord.gg/gamemess