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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257: JIM RYAN'S ALL-STARS BATTLE ROYALE LOYALTY PROGRAM
July 15, 2022 02:55 - 1 hour - 59 MBFriends for eternity, honesty, loyalty. Patreon.com/gamemess discord.gg/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Find past episodes here
256: GOD OF WAR DATED, FORSPOKEN DELAYED, AND SWITCH PRO NEVER DIES
July 08, 2022 22:11 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBPodcast. Patreon.com/gamemess discord.gg/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Find past episodes here
255: MIKE DOESN'T HAVE A STEAM DECK
July 01, 2022 19:31 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBHAHA, he doesn't even have a Steam Deck!
254: THE DOLPHIN OF THE LAND
June 24, 2022 14:49 - 1 hour - 67 MBA podcast with men who know animal sounds.
253: FINAL FANTASY IS NOT JUST FOR PSP ANYMORE
June 17, 2022 16:39 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBA video game podcast.
DID THE XBOX E3 2022 SHOWCASE DISAPPOINT?
June 13, 2022 03:26 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBAJ Minotti joins Jeff Grubb to talk about that Xbox show.
DID THE XBOX E3 2022 SHOWCASE DISAPPOINT?
June 13, 2022 03:26 - 1 hour - 43 MBAJ Minotti joins Jeff Grubb to talk about that Xbox show.
252: ENJOY YOUR GAMING
June 11, 2022 16:32 - 2 hours - 81.4 MBMike hangs out with The Rock in L.A., so Jeff brings on his brother AJ.
IT'S STILL E3 2022 TO ME, DAMMIT! DAY 1
June 10, 2022 15:35 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBJeff Grubb tries to wrap up the first day of the Game Mess with the help of the mods and the community since Mike Minotti was traveling.
250: I MADE IT THE EFF UP
May 28, 2022 05:31 - 2 hours - 96.7 MBI'm moving. So this is all you get for now. Join the Discord.
249: MAINING SACKBOY
May 20, 2022 20:43 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBI wasn't trying to spoil it for you. I just don't care. BUY A SHIRT discord.gg/gamemess Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Find past episodes here
248: JIM RYAN'S IMAGINE DOGZ
May 13, 2022 22:20 - 2 hours - 90.2 MBSquare Enix recommends Balan Wonderworld. Microsoft delays its only 2022 games. Jim Ryan Imagines dogz.
247: FTC INVESTIGATES OHIO'S MONOPOLY ON GAMES JOURNALISM
May 06, 2022 21:45 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBOn this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides, you can expect more references to Daikatana as well as bundles of news. That includes an update on the Summer Game Mess, a look into Xbox's streaming plans, and FTC's investigations into game consolidation. Also, Embracer has purchased more studios, WWE is making an RPG, and Mike and Jeff have played season 2 of Halo: Infinite. Join them, won't you? BUY A SHIRT discord.gg/gamemess Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitte...
246: YUJI NAKA WAS FRAMED
April 29, 2022 20:08 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBXbox and Bethesda are having their E3 showcase on June 12 even though E3 is dead this year. Also, Square Enix framed Yuji Naka for making a bad game by releasing his bad game. Also, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order news, game earnings, and more. BUY A SHIRT discord.gg/gamemess Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Find pa...
245: COPE SEETHE
April 22, 2022 22:07 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBAn animal destroyed GamesBeat editor Mike Minotti's home or something, so he had to break into his brother's home to record the podcast. Thankfully he was able to do that so the GamesBeat Decides crew could discuss important news like Splatoon 3's release date, Skate 4, and new Star Wars games. Mike and fellow editor Jeff Grubb then answer your questions and discuss playing RiffTrax: The Game.
244: KOJIMA
April 16, 2022 10:08 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBABANDON ALL HOPE YE WHO PREDICT ACQUISITIONS BASED ON JPGS.
243: PAC-MILF
April 08, 2022 22:16 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThings are changing in the world of Pac-Man. Ms. Pac-Man is changing into a Pac-MILF with a name change to "Pac-Mom." And that's really all that happened in the news. Hosts Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti also talk about the new Need For Speed and other tidbits before answering your questions. Join us, won't you?
242: VIRTUOUS CYCLE
April 01, 2022 21:07 - 1 hour - 78 MBWe talk about games. 04:39 - MIKE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 09:23 - NEWS 43:07 - QUESTIONS 1:37:30 - GAMES
241: 5.5-HOUR KINGDOM HEARTS VIDEOS
March 25, 2022 20:57 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBOn this episode of GamesBeat Decides, hosts Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about video games and hugging. Microsoft is making moves with its cloud-gaming business while Sony is acquiring more of its close partners. Also, Mike watched a 5.5-hour video essay about Kingdom Hearts 3 -- like some kind of pervert. Join us, won't you? Patreon.com/gamemess discord.gg/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) ...
240: WE'VE HAD OUR FUN
March 18, 2022 21:20 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBWe need some ground rules for this podcast! But first, Moon Studios sounds like an insufferable place to work. Also, The Initiative and Gran Turismo 7 are a mess, maybe? Editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti then answer your questions.
239: PLURALIZED LONELINESS
March 11, 2022 21:45 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBMichael Pachter says PlayStation is doomed, but no one agrees -- especially not NPD analyst Mat Piscatella! Speaking of Mat, he dropped the latest gaming report for February. Elden Ring came out on top, but everything is selling well while new-gen consoles are still constrained by their supply. Also, Dead Space is coming early 2023, Gotham Knights lands October 25, and Russia is still invading a country and the world is trying to figure out how to respond. Editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti,...
238: WE RESPECT MOUTHFUL MODE
March 11, 2022 21:44 - 2 hours - 87.3 MBOn this episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti discuss what little they understand of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The crew also talks about the new Kirby demo, Elden Ring's major sales, and Guardians of the Galaxy joining Xbox Game Pass. Oh, and they answer your questions. Join them, won't you? z NEWS Publishers are stopping sales of games in Russia and Belarus Kirby demo Elden Ring sold 2.5-times what Horizon 2 did in the U.K. – biggest non FIF...
237: WIDE CHEEKS
February 26, 2022 01:25 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBElden Ring is out, and Valve has launched the Steam Deck. It's a busy week in gaming, and we are here to talk about all of it. Also, the crew goes on the record regarding their desire for a wide Cammy in Street Fighter 6, a new Fallout from Obsidian, and more. Join editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb for the latest episode of GamesBeat Decides. 5:04 - STEAM DECK 18:25 - ELDEN RING 36:40 - NEWS Patreon.com/gamemess discord.gg/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Wat...
236: SAVE RUSTY'S REAL DEAL BASEBALL
February 18, 2022 21:24 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBNintendo is going to destroy the legacy of Rusty's Real Deal Baseball, and no one is going to do anything about it! The company announced that it is shutting down the eShops for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS next March, and fans aren't happy. GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb discuss what this means on the latest episode of GamesBeat Decides podcast. The crew then takes on the rest of the news and your questions. Join them, won't you? Patreon.com/gamemess discord.gg/gamemess Jef...
235: TERRACAUCASIAN
February 11, 2022 22:06 - 2 hours - 88.5 MBIt's a big episode this week with NPD news, a Nintendo Direct, and more. The crew touches on the Direct slightly, but they spend a lot of time answering your questions about it and more. Join them, won't you?
235: TERRACAUCASIAN
February 11, 2022 22:06 - 2 hours - 87.6 MBIt's a big episode this week with NPD news, a Nintendo Direct, and more. The crew touches on the Direct slightly, but they spend a lot of time answering your questions about it and more. Join them, won't you?
234: GRAND THEFT AUTO 6 ANNOUNCED
February 05, 2022 10:33 - 2 hours - 96.3 MBI am too tired to do this because I'm watching Dragon Ball Evolution at 3:33 a.m.
🚨EMERGENCY: SONY ACQUIRES BUNGIE🚨
January 31, 2022 23:47 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBSony bought Bungie. What the hell is going on?!
233: THE FUNKY INITIATIVE
January 29, 2022 00:20 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBWhen the credits of the Mario movie finish, will Funky Kong approach Mario with an invitation to a wider universe? The crew discusses that and more on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. Editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb also answer your questions and talk about the latest news. Join them, won't you? discord.gg/gamemess Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS...
GB Summit: Into The Metaverse 2 Podcast Special
January 28, 2022 21:42 - 25 minutes - 14.6 MBWe wrapped our latest GamesBeat Summit with Dean Takahashi, Rache Kaser, Jeff Grubb, and Mike Minotti.
232: PHIL SPENCER'S ACTIVISION DESIRES | GB DECIDES 232
January 21, 2022 23:22 - 1 hour - 101 MBWelcome to the biggest news week in the 232-episode history of GamesBeat Decides. Editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti definitely have a lot to say about Microsoft acquiring Activision. Join them, won't you?
232: PHIL SPENCER'S ACTIVISION DESIRES
January 21, 2022 23:22 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBWelcome to the biggest news week in the 232-episode history of GamesBeat Decides. Editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti definitely have a lot to say about Microsoft acquiring Activision. Join them, won't you?
PHIL SPENCER'S ACTIVISION DESIRES | GB DECIDES 232
January 21, 2022 23:22 - 1 hour - 101 MBWelcome to the biggest news week in the 232-episode history of GamesBeat Decides. Editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti definitely have a lot to say about Microsoft acquiring Activision. Join them, won't you?
GOTY 2021: Personal top 5s, biggest surprise, games we didn't get, and more
January 15, 2022 01:49 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBWe run down our personal Top 5 games, and we talk about special categories to wrap up 2021. Categories: Best games we had no expectations for (Doom 2016 award) The best game from an old franchise that needed a win Worst game of the year Most disappointing game Favorite gaming moment of the year Best character of the year 2021 was the year of... Breakthrough in representation Game we didn't get Game everyone else didn't get
231: WHERE THE BUTTHOLE GOES
January 15, 2022 01:28 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBGamesBeat Decides discusses where the butthole should go on this week's episode. But first editors Rachel Kaser, Jeff Grubb, and Mike Minotti dive into the news about Troy Baker's NFT voice market, Xbox's brisk sales, and more. Join them, won't you? VOTE FOR GAME MESS COMMUNITY GOTY Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcas...
230: OH, MY GOD! THEY KILLED E3!
January 08, 2022 03:30 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBE3 is dead again. We've been here like 40 times in the last 20 years. Can't wait to discuss this at the next E3. Join GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb, Mike Minotti, and Rachel Kaser (and then Dean Takahashi) for a discussion of news topics and then answers to your questions. VOTE FOR GAME MESS COMMUNITY GOTY Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcast...
10 BEST GAMES OF 2021
January 08, 2022 03:15 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBGamesBeat Decides the game of the year.
229: MOST ANTICIPATED GAMES OF 2022
December 31, 2021 21:18 - 1 hour - 72 MBOn this week's GamesBeat Decides, editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb look ahead to 2022. That includes a rundown of all the big games reportedly coming in the new year. The community, meanwhile, continues voting for its favorite game of 2021 as the GamesBeat Decides crew prepares its own GOTY deliberations. Things were quiet in the news, but Jeff and Mike caught up on a recent interview with Hideo Kojima and more. Listen, won't you? VOTE FOR GAME MESS COMMUNITY GOTY Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff...
228: SEASONINGS ****INGS
December 25, 2021 05:04 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBA Christmas spectacular. GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb take a look back at 2021 and answer your questions. Also, the community continues to vote on GOTY. You can vote for GOTY here.
227: APOCALYPSE 2 STARRING BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
December 17, 2021 21:53 - 2 hours - 84.8 MBGamesBeat Decides tackles the big issues this week. That includes NPD sales for a hardware-starved holiday, the return of Splinter Cell, and more NFT madness. The crew then takes your questions on every possible topic, but mostly waifus and husbandos. Joing them, won't you? VOTE FOR GAME MESS COMMUNITY GOTY Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcas...
226: THE MIKE VOICE IN JEFF'S HEAD
December 10, 2021 21:33 - 1 hour - 69 MBOn this week's GamesBeat Decides, editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb determine the biggest news to come out of The Game Awards. The crew then looks ahead to what to expect in 2022. Join them, won't you? VOTE FOR GAME MESS COMMUNITY GOTY Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Find past episodes here
225: THE BATTLEFIELD METAVERSE
December 04, 2021 01:21 - 2 hours - 89.4 MBOn this week's GamesBeat Decides, editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb discuss Vince Zampella taking over Battlefield -- just like Jeff said would happen. Also, Jeff has an idea of what is going to win The Game Award's GOTY, and Mike thinks he is very, very stupid. Join them, won't you? Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podc...
224: THANKFUL GAMERS
November 26, 2021 22:56 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBMike and Jeff are thankful for games and for you. Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Find past episodes here
223: I DIDN'T KNOW YOU WERE PLAYING HALO'S CAMPAIGN
November 19, 2021 23:11 - 2 hours - 113 MBOn this week's GamesBeat Decides, editor Jeff Grubb has played Halo Infinite's campaign. And so far, he really likes it. Reviews editor Mike Minotti is going to ask Jeff a lot of questions about it. Also, the crew goes over the weekly news including the latest out of Activision's Bobby Kotick scandals. Join them, won't you? 00:00 - INTRO 5:16 - HALO 18:49 - NEWS 46:59 - QUESTIONS
223: GARRUS VAKARIAN'S SUPPLE BUTT
November 19, 2021 23:11 - 2 hours - 84.2 MBOn this week's GamesBeat Decides, editor Jeff Grubb has played Halo Infinite's campaign. And so far, he really likes it. Reviews editor Mike Minotti is going to ask Jeff a lot of questions about it. Also, the crew goes over the weekly news including the latest out of Activision's Bobby Kotick scandals. Join them, won't you? 00:00 - INTRO 5:16 - HALO 18:49 - NEWS 46:59 - QUESTIONS
222: IT'S THE CHILDREN WHO ARE WRONG
November 13, 2021 17:55 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBGamesBeat Decides is here to decide everything happening in gaming so you don't have to think for yourself. And this week, they decide that The Gunk is the biggest game coming out in December and that Metroid Dread is a sales success. Join them, won't you? Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Find past episodes here
221: IS OVERWTACH 2 EVER COMING OUT?
November 05, 2021 23:15 - 2 hours - 88.5 MBSo many games are getting delayed that it's even happening to games that don't have release dates. Also, people seem to really like that Forza Horizon 5. The GamesBeat Decides crew gives their thoughts on that game, the news, and more. Join them, won't you? Jeff's Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=468798 Mike's Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=473656 DONATE! Patreo...
220: Ai Ai MINOTTI
October 29, 2021 21:04 - 2 hours - 88.4 MBGamesBeat Decides is going to rebrand itself as Facebook now that the name is available again. This means we will also be tracking you around the internet as you look up pictures of Master Chief with that new, younger Cortana. The GamesBeat Decides crew is going to talk about Halo Infinite's campaign reveal, and that new Guardians of the Galaxy game. Join them, won't you? Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ri...
219: COLE CASSIDY AND THE FUMPY DUMP
October 22, 2021 22:05 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBGamesBeat Decides must go on. That's true even if Advance Wars gets delayed and destroys GamesBeat editor Jeff Grubb's morale. Also, Mike is gonna watch the Uncharted movie trailer live for the first time during this episode. Join them, won't you? Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Find past episo...