The summer is still slow for news on the GamesBeat Decides podcast. But on this week's episode, we've got plenty of coverage of the monthly NPD report. We also talk about a law firm's potential class-action lawsuit against Nintendo and more.  
First, however, we talk about a lot of games. GamesBeat PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb is digging the Advance Wars-like Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble. He's also trying to improve his shooter skills with the help of a program called Aim Lab. PC guest post editor Rowan Kaiser joins the show to talk about the comfortable grind of Mortal Kombat 11, the latest update to Oxygen Not Included, and his love for Total War: Three Kingdoms. But reviews editor Mike Minotti provides the big showdown this week with his dueling Switch games: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 and Fire Emblem: Three Houses. According to him, it's no contest.
Join us, won't you? 
Here are all the games we talked about:
 
Jeff:

Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble
Aim Lab

Mike:

Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3
Warframe

Rowan: 

Mortal Kombat
Oxygen Not Included
Three Kingdoms?

The entire video gaming world still feels hungover from the Electronic Entertainment Expo trade show in June. On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, however, we still have plenty to talk about. 
Co-hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti have played some games. Mike is reviewing Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and he can talk about his time with the first chapter so far. Jeff, meanwhile, is back into Flappy Bird thanks to a new battle royale version. 
In the news, the crew talks about Switch Lite, of course. But they also speak to Valve's Steam Labs, Google Stadia's timid phone support, and LOTRO 2 or something. 
Thanks for listening.
Here are the games we talked about:
Jeff:

Outer Wilds
Flappy Bird Royale

Mike:

Fire Emblem: Three Houses
World of Warcraft

We all mess up sometimes, and that's why the GamesBeat Decides podcast is spending this week apologizing on behalf of the brand.  On this episode, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti dive into some more Super Mario Maker 2 and Outer Wilds. The crew also discovers that Bloodstained isn't that great on Switch, and Mike tries out the new hero in Apex Legends.
In the news, Mordhau is dealing with racism in a poor way. Twitch character Dr. Disrespect, meanwhile, seems like a bully. Maybe we can escape all of this feeling of constant assault from all sides with a nice game of Eve Online -- no, wait. Aliens have suddenly begun invading that massively multiplayer online experience.  The GamesBeat Decides team also explains what is going on with the backlash to Pokemon and Game Freak. 
It's not all bad news, however, and that's thanks to Summer Games Done Quick. 
Thanks for listening. 
Here are the games we talked about:
 Jeff:

Outer Wilds
Super Mario Maker 2
Bloodstained

MIKE:

Super Mario Maker 2
Apex Legends

The Electronic Entertainment Expo is never over in our hearts, and the fun can continue if you listen to the GamesBeat Decides podcast. You can do so right here.
On this week's episode, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about some of the games they've played since returning home from Los Angeles. Highlights include Super Mario Maker 2, Cadence of Hyrule, and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. 
Then in the news, we've got some developments regarding Randy Pitchford. Nintendo explained why it's making Breath of the Wild 2, but we're skeptical. We also talk about how good Amazon is at video games. 
To close out the show, Mike asks Jeff to elaborate more about his complicated Link's Awakening feelings. And then they spend several minutes recapping Elon Musk's deep love and respect for video games, which led to him allegedly leaving Twitter.

Jeff isn't sure about Link's Awakening, and what does that even mean. We also choose our favorite things from the show.

It's the first day of the show floor, and we're back to talk about what we played. We also talk about getting banned for filming in bathrooms.

The GamesBeat Decides crew is back with another podcast from E3. In this episode, we talk about playing games at Microsoft's Xbox booth. Turns out gameplay is important. We also cover Ubisoft's and Square Enix's events.

We've got a lot to talk about today with Microsoft and Bethesda's press conferences.

We are video games now, and there is no mortal who can stop us!
The GamesBeat Decides crew talks about Google Stadia, EA Play, and John Riccitiello.

After a lengthy break, the GamesBeat Decides boys are back in town. On this week's episode, GamesBeat reviews editor and co-host Mike Minotti recaps all the Randy Pitchford news for fellow host Jeff Grubb. 
The crew also talks about some of the games that Mike played at E3 judges week. That includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, which Mike has some thoughts about. Meanwhile, when not moving or holding a baby, Jeff has played some Void Bastards and Outer Wilds. He also has some early thoughts on Valve's Index headset. 
In the news, Jeff and Mike dive into the Xbox Game Pass for PC, Death Stranding, and Rockstar's latest controversy. Finally, Mike learns what a CPU is.