The MinnMax Show

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.

Jonah Abraham, a generous donor from a charity stream that raised over $65,000 for single moms, joins for community questions. The hosts dive into underrated games of 2024, highlighting quirky titles like 'Duck Detective: The Secret Salami' and 'Botany Manor.' They share funny stories from their charity event, including hilarious mishaps and emotional moments. Insightful discussions on indie games like 'Crypt Custodian' reveal innovative mechanics and eerie experiences. Join them for a delightful exploration of hidden gaming gems!

The hosts dive into the excitement of upcoming Game of the Year debates, highlighting standout titles like 'Shogun Showdown' and 'Dragon Quest 3's remake.' They explore unique indie games, sharing quirky recommendations and personal anecdotes. Tactical mechanics in roguelikes like Peglin are examined, emphasizing strategic depth. The episode also touches on the evolution of puzzle games, amusing celebrity encounters, and the nostalgia of memorable college gaming experiences, all while encouraging listener participation through Patreon.

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.

MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, and video editor Charles Harte are joined by returning fan favorite Haley De Boom to unpack the big release of Bioware's Dragon Age: The Veilguard. We also touch on the Castlevania DLC for Vampire Survivors before Kelsey Lewin and Sarah Podzorski join the show to share their full thoughts on the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta... and Shadow the Hedgehog. 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRZPkJqhBwM Come to MinnMax's community meetup at 7pm on Friday, 11/22 at Utepils - https://www.patreon.com/posts/minnesota-folks-115104096 Book Charles Harte to run your tabletop game session - https://www.charlesharte.com/ Enjoy 10 hours of Summer Game Fest 2023, released from the Backstage Pass tier exclusivity - https://youtu.be/SUC1EWuP77g Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: CORNBREADCHAOS https://www.uncommongoods.com/minnmax - 15% off https://www.factormeals.com/minnmax50 - 50% off first order with MINNMAX50 To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:46 - MinnMax's Minneapolis meeteup at Utepils on 11/22 00:03:03 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard 00:38:49 - Factor Meals - https://www.factormeals.com/minnmax50 00:40:29 - Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania 00:44:33 - Monster Hunter Wilds 01:09:03 - Uncommon Goods - https://www.uncommongoods.com/minnmax 01:11:55 - Shadow the Hedgehog 01:21:57 - Community questions 01:55:07 - Get A Load Of This Kelsey’s GALOT - https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradadgate/2024/11/04/professional-womens-sports-leagues-are-busy-adding-franchises/ Charles' GALOT - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Towel Hanson's GALOT - https://www.lakesuperior.com/the-lake/lake-superior/how-big-is-lake-superior/ Sarah's GALOT - https://www.si.com/videogames/news/infinity-nikki-release-date-playstation-store#:~:text=Marco%20Wutz%20%7C%2013%20Hours%20Ago&text=The%20PlayStation%20Store%20has%20begun,re%20checking%20the%20page%20from. Community GALOT - https://x.com/QuirklessStoner/status/1852050010696749308 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, 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.shop/uk 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.

MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Leo Vader, Kyle Hilliard, and Jeff Marchiafava celebrate MinnMax's fifth anniversary by gathering together for a podcast in the NEW studio space! If you're at the Backstage Pass tier, you can watch a full tour of the new space. We thank the community for supporting us on Patreon and allowing this whole outlet to exist in the first place. Oh, and we talk about games like Batman: Arkham Shadow on Meta Quest 3, Max Spielberg's Lynked: Banner of the Spark, Fear the Spotlight, and returning to UFO 50 and Path of the Goddess. Then we dive into some great community questions including a ton of great questions about MinnMax's origin and the last five years of growth. We cannot thank you all enough, you're welcome to help keep us growing and unlock a benefit on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/3k7qyUYTC_o Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: PASHINGSMUMPKINS https://www.meundies.com/minnmax - 20% off your first order and free shipping To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:21 - MinnMax's new studio 00:05:47 - Batman: Arkham Shadow 00:28:43 - Thanking MinnMax's biggest supporters 00:30:47 - Lynked: Banner of the Spark 00:37:57 - UFO 50 00:44:06 - Fear the Spotlight 00:51:31 - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess 00:56:14 - Thanking MinnMax's biggest supporters 00:59:49 - Vinyl album reveals 01:03:05 - Community questions 02:27:56- Get A Load Of This JeffM's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRZ1ELeGepo Hanson's GALOT - https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/astonishing-spider-man-infinity-comic-scott-aukerman-interview Kyle's GALOT - https://x.com/johnny_suputama/status/1845536133775569400?s=46&t=NQuiqRa_BGRV8b-BEm-aYw Community GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/ufo50/s/bTFuFdgua9 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.