The MinnMax Show

https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Directly support independent games media AND we'll DM you a Steam code for Tetris Forever if you support before 2/10/25, we run out of codes when we hit 5,600 paid supporters and we'll message that we're out on all social media. MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Kelsey Lewin, Jacob Geller, and Haley MacLean run down their most-anticipated games of 2025 and share everybody else's picks as well from the full MinnMax crew. We talk about GTA6, whether Hollow Knight: Silksong is actually releasing this year, and predict the success of Monster Hunter Wild. Then we return to Citizen Sleeper 2's strengths before diving into community questions submitted on Patreon. Directly support MinnMax as an outlet, unlock the ad-free version of the show, and submit questions for future episodes over on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/IV6dmV9Cup0 Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: BEMYPLAYERTWO To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:55 - MinnMax plugs 00:05:34 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword 00:07:25 - Hollow Knight: Silksong 00:09:30 - Monster Hunter Wilds 00:16:13 - Inzoi 00:17:12 - Grand Theft Auto 6 00:20:47 - Jurassic Park: Survival 00:22:57 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach 00:28:11 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 00:30:38 - Doom: The Dark Ages 00:31:46 - The Alters 00:34:17 - Pokémon Legends: Z-A 00:38:38 - Light No Fire 00:40:00 - Split Fiction 00:41:58 - Baby Steps 00:43:58 - Wanderstop 00:48:34 - Kingmakers 00:49:24 - Big Walk 00:50:51 - Little Nightmares 3 and Reanimal 00:52:10 - Skate Story 00:54:22 - More anticipated games of 2025 01:00:53 - Citizen Sleeper 2 01:10:30 - Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To 01:14:57 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:17:30 - Community questions 02:02:28 - Get A Load Of This Haley’s GALOT - https://agile.human2humanoid.com/ Jacob's GALOT - https://www.404media.co/zuckerberg-says-everything-i-say-leaks-in-leaked-meeting-audio/ Hanson's GALOT - https://www.statista.com/chart/15364/the-estimated-number-of-islands-by-country/ Kelsey's GALOT - https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dallas-mourns-luka-doncic-trade-20136267.php Community GALOT - https://x.com/koenjideck/status/1882977637536305476?t=y0GbUfXOlPlxlf3GHsi9pA&s=19 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.

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.

Alanah Pearce, a prominent gaming personality and content creator, joins the group to delve into the most exciting reveals from the recent Xbox Developer Direct. They discuss the surprising return of Ninja Gaiden 4 and its innovative gameplay mechanics. The conversation then shifts to the narrative depth of Citizen Sleeper 2, highlighting its emotional storytelling and strategic elements. They also touch on the evolving landscape of game development, tackling creativity versus commercial pressures, all while sharing humorous anecdotes and community insights.

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.

Dive into a lively discussion of the top anticipated games of 2024 and hear the hosts share their holiday gaming experiences. The conversation highlights exciting titles like 'Shogun Showdown' and 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,' exploring evolving gameplay mechanics and engaging narratives. They also delve into the gaming community's favorite picks, offering insights into both beloved and underappreciated titles. Plus, enjoy humorous reflections on the joy of gift-giving and the significance of musical scores in gaming.

A lively debate ensues over the top video games of 2024, with hosts engaging in passionate discussions about their favorites. Titles like 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' and 'Helldivers 2' spark intense dialogues, highlighting emotional narratives and innovative gameplay. The hosts humorously navigate their differing opinions, exploring character depth and gameplay mechanics. Personal gaming experiences enrich the conversation as they rank games, making it a spirited showdown that emphasizes community and diverse perspectives on gaming.

Dive into a lively debate where the crew tackles the challenging task of ranking their favorite games from 2024. Topics soar from cheeky discussions about potential hits like Dragon's Dogma 2 to heartfelt reflections on the nostalgic impact of remakes. Witness their playful banter as they tackle game mechanics, explore unique storytelling approaches, and share personal experiences that shape their gaming joys. With humor and camaraderie, they engage listeners in the excitement of selecting the ultimate Game of the Year contenders!

In a lively celebration of gaming, the hosts dive into the notable moments and controversies of 2024. They debate the Best Thing, Dumbest Thing, and even the Best Game We Didn't Play. Insights into emotional narratives and innovative mechanics are explored through a variety of games. They humorously discuss the absurdities of game marketing and the gaming industry's evolving landscape, touching on layoffs and upcoming titles. The anticipation for the Game of the Year debates adds a thrilling layer to their reflections.

MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Jacob Geller, Kyle Hilliard, and Jeff Marchiafava unpack their full thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle from Machine Games and Bethesda and JeffM makes the bold claim that Diceomancer is better than Slay the Spire. Then Kelsey Lewin and Sarah Podzorski freshen up the place by raving about Infinity Nikki and Starstruck: Hands of 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 We'll DM you a Steam code for Capcom's Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess if you support MinnMax on Patreon before 12/16 or until we hit 5,285 paid supporters - https://www.patreon.com/c/minnmax Watch and share the video version - https://youtu.be/b33tJyt6d8k 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 https://www.meundies.com/minnmax - Promo code: MINNMAX To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:23 - Win a Steam code for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess 00:04:11 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 00:32:27 - https://www.factormeals.com/50minnmax promo code 50MINNMAX 00:34:27 - Diceomancer 00:44:16 - Path of Exile 2 00:47:38 - UFO 50 00:49:31 - Infinity Nikki 01:05:40 - https://www.meundies.com/minnmax - Promo code: MINNMAX 01:07:53 - Starstruck: Hands Of Time 01:20:26 - Cairn 01:24:19 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:27:17 - Community questions 02:08:51 - Get A Load Of This Sarah’s GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxFrNqgRckw Jacob's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/comments/1h25rbz/this_is_how_my_cat_simpson_makes_sure[…]m=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Hanson's GALOT - https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/taylor-swift-eras-tour-no-view-seats-sell-for-15-resell-for-1000/ Kelsey's GALOT - https://uquiz.com/quiz/5I26Sh/dark-souls-or-love-nikki Community GALOT - https://www.polygon.com/news/494528/plucky-squire-update-patch-streamlined-mode-tutorial 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.

https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Unlock a benefit, listen to The Two Tens early, and directly support independent games media MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Jacob Geller, Kyle Hilliard, and video editor Charles Harte unpack their favorite game music from 2024 (with tracks from Metaphor, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Stellar Blade) before Kelsey Lewin joins to talk about Monster Hunter Wilds 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/Uw2aR5cjqcw Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: THENAMEAGAINISMRPLOW https://www.turtlebeach.com/minnmax - 10% off with code MINNMAX To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:37 - The best game music of 2024 00:58:47 - https://www.turtlebeach.com/minnmax 01:00:51 - Charles visiting Capcom in Osaka, Japan 01:15:54 - Monster Hunter Wilds gameplay preview 01:29:27 - Antonblast 01:35:03 - Until Then 01:40:54 - Cylinder: Puzzles Returned 01:42:27 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:45:56 - Community questions 02:31:06 - Get A Load Of This Kelsey’s GALOT - Enron.com Jacob's GALOT - https://youtu.be/c3iqVTDXK1Y?si=vOW7ce-10--fNcgB Hanson's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEMBTudmQlQ Kyle's GALOT - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12042730/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_unrel_t_1 Community GALOT - https://twitter.com/fcpnchstds/status/1825865412816347535?s=46&t=AOO3Cq-hA8uoaKqfcjiHbA Here's a list of the songs played during this episode... Final Fantasy VII Rebirth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQfaGrWqzwg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YgPuQdl_rk World of Goo 2 https://youtu.be/8xWLdBQEV4c?si=aqt4_eLp3_afndaN https://youtu.be/yqCWQ7lwgaw?si=RXWZ-qP5VSrRn6W https://youtu.be/OD2PAOCdJ08?si=HDfqTZljNL9jlu6R Mars After Midnight - https://youtu.be/Q7uQHc4dTz0?si=nRWQutk-MxbUY5oP Hades 2 - https://youtu.be/N7QSavYWEE0?si=WfLlhduPHsIem-Kw 1000xRESIST: https://youtu.be/B2-2LxRPCpk?si=b0kBGb73XC-ucy9A Metaphor https://youtu.be/O6Y9y2kOy0w?si=mm0FKK3ya6MNbtnH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn_6vTU18Ok Slitterhead - https://youtu.be/JCu6gEuJryM?si=D-5ngZ0Frrxn7Xmk Stellar Blade https://youtu.be/VxaFZqjhOfY?si=xE-96u-dUCmavbFe https://youtu.be/0PvfgkC7RR4?si=PGRK0NXsldKGPAFp Astro Bot - https://youtu.be/-Hy786ge-F8?si=wDMxaFc1kXwVpQPo Helldivers 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5hCkh2AH58 South Park: Snow Day - https://youtu.be/6ElCU4iAp3U?si=qN_Bf75p8QWeQGN All You Need Is Help - https://youtu.be/TL-1T75TCeU?si=EzlzjxHdKsJEr8u1 Bore Blasters - https://youtu.be/WCQUo3J5l4E?si=mEo9fCDquYNSBj5B Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess https://youtu.be/V2L9xp_Y1Pc?si=NOQUxtFajjHN-Mzk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UurRlEL0tXg Harold Halibut - https://youtu.be/sYLcAvqwqBI?si=8FztOqNtVDcIqwnx Content Warning - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X1bEwY3jeUBONUSES The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JsJxNT0vSw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVeuAE9Z258 https://youtu.be/ToydFVyVgMI?si=pgCJkGPOow1O5WIe Balatro - https://youtu.be/k8yiHtHiNfU?si=C_iFQskhPBUMm3-7 Beastieball - https://youtu.be/Y7cTWs-2Ucs?si=-BlBoNuaS1Bjbzxe The Rogue Prince of Persia - https://youtu.be/aW3q_NZLvp4?si=hRnIJ84V6SutsBPr Star Wars Outlaws - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6UCcPSpZB4 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.