GamesBeat Decides

Hideo Kojima is talking with Xbox about publishing his next game, according to ... well, according to this podcast. Editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti discuss that deal on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. The crew also tries to figure out what is going on with Sony's blockbusters-only strategy and if that could have negative repercussions for the publisher. Oh, and Jeff is nearly finished with Balan Wonderworld, which is a miserable experience. Join us, won't you?

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On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, reviews editor Mike Minotti shares some deeply troubling information about the nature of the game Kingdom Hearths 358/2. Also, Mike and fellow editor Jeff Grubb talk about MLB The Show launching on Xbox Game Pass, Mario's death, and Balan Wonderworld. Join us, won't you?

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GamesBeat reviews editor Mike Minotti got his first vaccine shot, so he's feeling a little loopy. He also ripped off his bandaid live during this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. Beyond their adventures in public health, Mike and fellow editor Jeff Grubb talk about more Super Nintendo Switch rumors and Discord going up for sale. The crew also answers your questions and discusses Monster Hunter: Rise and It Takes Two. Join us, won't you?

On the latest episode of The GamesBeat Decides podcast, the crew looks at Xbox's strong week and PlayStation buying the Evo fighting-game tournament. GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb also answer your questions and rank the Xbox consoles. But all anyone really cares about is the Game Boy Color. Was it a new generation and platform or was it a revision like other Nintendo handhelds? These are the questions that we are here to argue so you don't have to think for yourself. Join us, won't you?

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I forgot Starfield until the very end, so if you're listening for that be sure to listen until that point. 

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We talk about commercials for video games and old games and other games. 

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Mike had his mic backwards. Yell at him on Twitter. 

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The GamesBeat Decides crew can finally talk about Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury without getting a spank on the bottom, so they do exactly that this week. GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb both really like the Wii U port and the new Mario experience. They talk about seeing the limitations of this new format for a Nintendo platformer while also guessing what the publisher might do next with the character. In the news, the team covers the latest NPD game report, CD Projekt Red's hack, and Six Days in Fallujah's surprising return. 

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The gaming industry dropped a load of financial news over the last week. That has left the GamesBeat Decides crew to talk about PS5 sales, component shortages, and more on this week's episode. Join GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb as they tackle the week's news and discuss whether Battlefield 6 will have any free-to-play components. Mike is also weirded out by a developer's rant on ResetEra, and Jeff has gathered up some of your questions from the Discord. Let's do this.