GamesBeat Decides

It was one weird week in video games. Nintendo finally did its September Direct video event where it announced -- well, all we can really remember is that Chris Pratt is playing Mario. GamesBeat editor Mike Minotti, however, is still excited that Kirby is getting a full 3D video game. Also, that Castlevania Advance Collection is real and available now.

Additionally, former GamesBeat managing editor Jason Wilson joins the podcast to say goodbye to the writers he attempted to herd for nearly a decade. It's a special show, and you should listen to it!

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The GamesBeat Decides podcast is back this week to destroy your stock portfolio. Editor Jeff Grubb discusses how you caused a slight dip in EA's stock price this week, and fellow editor Mike Minotti gives himself an alibi to evade the long arm of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The crew talks about all of that and Battlefield 2042's delay, which kicked off the whirlwind stock rollercoaster in the first place.

Also, Mike and Jeff really like Deathloop. Jeff, meanwhile, really likes Detroit-style pizza.

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Are you considering thinking for yourself? Well cut that out because GamesBeat Decides is here to do all your thinking for you. That includes insights regarding the PlayStation 5 Showcase, the return of KOTOR, and Insomniac's Wolverine. We also talk about Jim Ryan reversing decisions, Halo's next flight, and some awful game called Parasite Eve.

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GamesBeat Decides is reconvening to decide everything about the world of video games so you don't have to think for yourself. On this episode, GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb talk about the recently announced PlayStation 5 showcase. That is coming next week and will focus on PS5 games. Sony also revealed some details about Horizon: Forbidden West's launch including the lack of an upgrade path for PS4 owners. Finally, Nintendo surprised everyone with a new game that is launching this year.

On this week's episode of GamesBeat Decides, the crew talks about playing Psychonauts 2. GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti also discuss Gamescom news including Halo's date, Horizon's delay, and the reveal of Marvel's Midnight Suns. The team also reacts to the new Metroid Dread trailer, and we all learn about Mike's feelings about April O'Neil.

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Quakecon happened, and Bethesda revealed yet another version of Skyrim that it wants to sell you, and the GamesBeat Decides crew came together to discuss the news.

Also, fans are getting an enhanced version of Quake from Nightdive Studios, Microsoft revealed it delayed some Halo features, and GamesBeat editor Jeff Grubb played the WarioWare: Get It Together demo. Join us, won't you?

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The gaming industry delivered earnings this week, and the crew talks about it on this week's episode of GamesBeat Decides podcast. It turns out companies are still seeing strong performance even if sales are down compared to the 2020 pandemic. But Nintendo has sold 89 million Switch systems, GTA V has sold more than 150 million copies, and PlayStation Plus continues to grow. Also, GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti answer listener questions. Join us, won't you?

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Horizon: Forbidden West isn't coming out this year. That's according to a GamesBeat source and corroborated by a source for Bloomberg's Jason Schreier. What does that mean for Sony's holiday release slate? Well, PlayStation probably isn't worried as PlayStation 5 hardware and software continue to sell well. GamesBeat Decides hosts Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti discuss all of that and more on this week's episode. 

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Working at Blizzard sounds like a challenge for women and minorities, and in some instances, it sounds like a nightmare. At least, those are the allegations from California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing. The crew discusses those issues on this episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti also talk about EA Play, Dead Space, Battlefield Portal, and Respawn's new game.