GamesBeat Decides

In 2020, we're getting both the PlayStation 5 and the new Xbox. And with that next-generation of hardware on the horizon, we're looking forward with anticipation. What do we want from yet another round of consoles? We talk about that on this special episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. Join us, won't you?

We also talk about some of the games we're looking forward to in 2019. And then we wrap up the episode with this question: what present do you want from a major publisher by next Christmas? How about a new F-Zero or Kirby's Dream Course from Nintendo? Or maybe Sony could bring back some more PlayStation 1 games like G-Police.

Finally, keep an eye on this feed. We'll have our Game of the Year episode up soon. And then we'll return for more in the new year. See you then!

No matter how many cops the government sends after us, we're gonna keep playing games. And you can hear us talk about our game crimes on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. Join us, won't you?

In the news, we go over Sony State of Play, Nintendo's World of Indies, and The Game Awards. That's a lot of events, but it mostly boils down to Resident Evil 3, Axiom Verge 2, Sports Story, and the Xbox Series X. Oh, and we have the monthly NPD sales chart. Turns out those pocket monsters still sell just fine.

It's a special episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast this week where the crew goes deep on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. EA Motive writer Mitch Dyer joins GamesBeat managing  editor Jason Wilson and PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb to talk about the game and everything related to Star Wars. 

The gang touches on everything from The Courtship of Princess Leia to Dash Rendar. But, of course, most of the spoilers have to do with Jedi: Fallen Order itself.  Join us, won't you?

November is flying by at an irresponsible pace, but that means we are almost on "the other side of games" for 2019. On the GamesBeat Decides podcast this week, the crew talks about some of the last big releases for the year in Google Stadia, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and Pokémon Sword and Shield. Join us, won't you?

In the news, the GamesBeat Decides team covers the recent NPD sales report for October. Valve is making a Half-Life game, apparently? Also, Microsoft made some new announcements, Amy Hennig has a new gig, and Epic Games helped to make The Mandalorian.

The GamesBeat Decides podcast can finally talk about Death Stranding, and that's exactly what happens on this week's episode. Gameranx producer Tom Johnson and Sidequesting editor and podcaster Erron Kelly join GamesBeat PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb for that discussion. The crew also touches on some Destiny 2 and The Outer Worlds. Join us, won't you?

The news this week is all about BlizzCon and Blizzard's announcements. EA is back on Steam. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, meanwhile, misrepresents a real-world war crime, which is fun. The team also talks about Ubisoft creating Yves Guillemot's Shark Tank where the company's internal studios have to pitch unique ideas for new games.

Somehow October is almost over already. With 2019 barreling towards its demise, the GamesBeat Decides podcast is here to help do your thinking for you. On this week's episode, reviews editor Mike Minotti talks more about Luigi's Mansion 3. PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb, meanwhile, gives an update on The Outer Worlds. And you should check out the special review episode of The Outer Worlds where Jeff and managing editor Jason Wilson provide some in-depth thoughts on the space-faring role-playing adventure. 

In the news, Ubisoft is delaying all of its games. The Last of Us: Part II is now coming out in May. Shroud is also leaving Twitch to join Ninja on Mixer. Conan O'Brien is in Death Stranding. And a bunch of people who don't play Fallout 76 are mad about Fallout 76 again. 

Finally, vagina bones make their big return to the show because they aren't coming to Japanese version of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE on Switch. 

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It's time to get excited for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order because it turns out that it is good. On this week's episode of GamesBeat Decides, co-host and reviews editor Mike Minotti talks about playing the first few hours of Respawn's adventure. And he thinks this could end up as one of the best Star Wars games ever. Meanwhile, fellow co-host and PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb has spent some time with sci-fi black metal platformer Valfaris and Switch's Ring Fit Adventure.

In the news, the GamesBeat Decides crew talks about the latest developments with Blizzard, Hong Kong, and China. The team also looked at the monthly NPD report, which publisher Take-Two Interactive dominated with NBA 2K20 and Borderlands 3. And then what is going on with Riot Games and the Analogue Pocket? Join us, won't you?

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Sony Interactive Entertainment had a big executive shakeup, and that's the big topic on this week's GamesBeat Decides podcast. Shawn Layden is leaving his role as PlayStation Worldwide Studios boss. He was at the company for more than 30 years, so what does his departure mean? Also in the news, Last of Us: Part II has a release date, Project xCloud is getting a beta, and more.

GamesBeat Decides co-host and reviews editor Mike Minotti is back on the program. He went to Chicago and tells us about traveling with The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Fellow co-host and PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb, meanwhile, wraps up his thoughts about the Switch Lite. Jeff also tries to explain Untitled Goose Game to Mike. 

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Someone has to keep Hideo Kojima in the life to which he is accustomed, and the Monster Energy drink company has the cash to do just that. PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb invites SGQD's John Phipps and Sidequest's Erron Kelly to talk about exactly that.  The crew also talk about Zelda: Link's Awakening and the Switch Lite.  Join us, wont' you?

In the news, the podcast goes over the new mobile-game subscription services from both Apple and Google. And then it's the Hideo Kojima/Monster Energy roller coaster. Thanks for listening, and enjoy!

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