GamesBeat Decides

Nintendo had a lot to say last week, and the team dives into that on the GamesBeat Decide podcast. On this week's episode, reviews editor Mike Minotti gives World of Warcraft Classic the full seal of approval and PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb is digging Control as well as Super Nintendo games on Switch.

In the news, Nintendo steals the spotlight with a jam-packed Nintendo Direct. Overwatch, Tokyo Mirage Sessions, Return of the Obra Din, and Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition are all coming to the Switch. So are some classic Star Wars games and Divinity Original Sin 2 with cross-save support with the Steam version. And Deadly Premonition 2 is happening and so is a free-to-play Kirby game. Oh, and then Terry from Fatal Fury is coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and then that game got a separate mini Direct right after the main show. It's a lot. 

In other news, we have a better idea of what the next Resident Evil game is. The new Plants vs. Zombies game is out ... or is it? And then more Nintendo with its weird yoga thing. 

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GamesBeat Decides is back once again to make the world of video games so simple that even a child could understand. Children, however, should not listen to this show because it features grown man and GamesBeat review editor Mike Minotti cursing god for not letting him onto a server to play World of Warcraft. He is still playing Fire Emblem, though -- as well as Bloodstained and Overwatch. PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb, meanwhile, is ready to talk about Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, which he admits most people won't like even though he is infatuated with it. Join us, won't you?

In the news, the crew talks about Stadia, Gamescom, and Nintendo's Indie World. That includes tidbits about Kerbal Space Program 2 and the first real Civilizaiton competitor in Humankind. And then Jeff and Mike try to figure out if Geoff Keighley is still Hideo Kojima's best friend based on his appearance in Death Stranding. 

In other news stories, World of Warcraft Classic is having a massive launch. Mike somehow works through the pain to speak to that. And then the Persona series has hit a new milestone, Sony acquires Insomniac, and is PlayStation going to save the Uncharted movie? Probably not!

WHAT WE’VE BEEN DOING

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It's not cheating if it's anime. At least, those are the rules on the GamesBeat Decides podcast. On this week's episode, reviews editor Mike Minotti and PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb are talk more about Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Meanwhile, GamesBeat lead writer Dean Takahashi shows up to talk about Wolfenstein: Youngblood and Steel Division 2. 

In the news, the crew talks about mass shootings and how video games do and don't relate to gun violence in the United States. This touches on Walmart, Apex Legends on ESPN, Trump, and more. Elsewhere in the news, the industry has a plan to self-regulate lootboxes, and Death Stranding is probably coming to the Epic Games Store, right? Probably. That just seems like something that is going to happen. Here's everything we talked about this week:

WHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING

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Summer has broken -- at least as far as video games are concerned. That means we finally have a lot of news to talk about on the GamesBeat Decides podcast. On this episode, GamesBeat reviews editor Mike Minotti and PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb talk about Ninja defecting from Twitch to Microsoft's Mixer. Mike also uses his insider connections to give the lowdown on Universal Studios' Super Nintendo World theme park.

The GamesBeat Decides team also still has a lot to say about Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Jeff's playing on hard mode, and he wants everyone to know how cool he is. Mike, meanwhile, is spending some time with the new Hero character from Dragon Quest in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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GamesBeat Decides is with you once again to talk about surprising cooperative games and the correct Fire Emblem house. On this week's episode, reviews editor Mike Minotti scolds PC gaming editor Jeffrey Grubb for siding against Splatoon 2 start Marina in the last Splatfest. But no way was Jeff going to side with the cops on Team Order over Team Chaos.  The crew also talks a bit more about Fire Emblem: Three Houses before jumping into an explanation of Wolfenstein: Youngblood and 198X.

In the news, Nintendo is doing the right thing to fix its Joy-Con issues. Blizzard steps in it with its explanation for Sigma's feet. And Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is selling well. 

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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 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.