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363: Will the PlayStation 5 Pro underwhelm?30 Aug 202401:38:38

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PS5 Pro rumors are swirling and an announcement seems imminent, but will the new console be worth much excitement?


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362: ARE XBOX GAMES NO LONGER PLATFORM EXCLUSIVE?23 Aug 202402:29:00
Gamescom news, Indy spelunks his way into the PS5 and Shawn is here to keep us in check.

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353: SOMEHOW BUBSY RETURNED21 Jun 202401:49:00
Limited Run Games announced a bunch of new titles, including ... Bubsy? We're also gonna decide the Mt. Rushmore of gaming crossovers.


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263: JIM RYAN SAYS "PAY ME!"26 Aug 202201:28:16
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262: EMBRACE DEEZ NUTS19 Aug 202201:22:49
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261: SO YEAH THAT'S SOMETHING I DO NOW12 Aug 202201:33:19
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260: SPITE ORANGE05 Aug 202201:24:06
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259: NOT THE BUTTHOLE29 Jul 202201:21:39
Pikachu, I apologize to you!

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258: JAMMER DUDE22 Jul 202201:28:28
Mike sings a song.

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257: JIM RYAN'S ALL-STARS BATTLE ROYALE LOYALTY PROGRAM15 Jul 202201:25:47
Friends for eternity, honesty, loyalty. 

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256: GOD OF WAR DATED, FORSPOKEN DELAYED, AND SWITCH PRO NEVER DIES08 Jul 202201:14:42
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255: MIKE DOESN'T HAVE A STEAM DECK01 Jul 202201:32:28
HAHA, he doesn't even have a Steam Deck!
254: THE DOLPHIN OF THE LAND24 Jun 202201:37:29
A podcast with men who know animal sounds. 
352: SGF: The Aftermath14 Jun 202401:30:51
We talk about everything we saw at SGF

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253: FINAL FANTASY IS NOT JUST FOR PSP ANYMORE17 Jun 202201:06:38
A video game podcast. 
DID THE XBOX E3 2022 SHOWCASE DISAPPOINT?13 Jun 202201:02:30
AJ Minotti joins Jeff Grubb to talk about that Xbox show.
252: ENJOY YOUR GAMING11 Jun 202202:22:05
Mike hangs out with The Rock in L.A., so Jeff brings on his brother AJ. 
IT'S STILL E3 2022 TO ME, DAMMIT! DAY 110 Jun 202200:44:26
Jeff Grubb tries to wrap up the first day of the Game Mess with the help of the mods and the community since Mike Minotti was traveling. 
251: THINGS ARE CHANGING04 Jun 202201:41:22
On the road. This is what you get.
250: I MADE IT THE EFF UP28 May 202202:20:47
I'm moving. So this is all you get for now. 
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249: MAINING SACKBOY20 May 202201:47:22
I wasn't trying to spoil it for you. I just don't care. 
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248: JIM RYAN'S IMAGINE DOGZ13 May 202202:11:14
Square Enix recommends Balan Wonderworld. Microsoft delays its only 2022 games. Jim Ryan Imagines dogz. 
247: FTC INVESTIGATES OHIO'S MONOPOLY ON GAMES JOURNALISM06 May 202201:41:02
On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides, you can expect more references to Daikatana as well as bundles of news. That includes an update on the Summer Game Mess, a look into Xbox's streaming plans, and FTC's investigations into game consolidation. Also, Embracer has purchased more studios, WWE is making an RPG, and Mike and Jeff have played season 2 of Halo: Infinite. Join them, won't you? 
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246: YUJI NAKA WAS FRAMED29 Apr 202201:41:57
Xbox and Bethesda are having their E3 showcase on June 12 even though E3 is dead this year. Also, Square Enix framed Yuji Naka for making a bad game by releasing his bad game. Also, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order news, game earnings, and more. 
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351: ASTRO BOT SAVES US31 May 202401:50:51
A new Astro Bot game is announced! Let's examine that and the rest of the PlayStation State of Play.

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245: COPE SEETHE22 Apr 202201:39:42
An animal destroyed GamesBeat editor Mike Minotti's home or something, so he had to break into his brother's home to record the podcast. Thankfully he was able to do that so the GamesBeat Decides crew could discuss important news like Splatoon 3's release date, Skate 4, and new Star Wars games. Mike and fellow editor Jeff Grubb then answer your questions and discuss playing RiffTrax: The Game. 
244: KOJIMA16 Apr 202201:35:09
ABANDON ALL HOPE YE WHO PREDICT ACQUISITIONS BASED ON JPGS.
243: PAC-MILF08 Apr 202201:29:01
Things are changing in the world of Pac-Man. Ms. Pac-Man is changing into a Pac-MILF with a name change to "Pac-Mom." And that's really all that happened in the news. Hosts Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti also talk about the new Need For Speed and other tidbits before answering your questions. Join us, won't you?
242: VIRTUOUS CYCLE01 Apr 202201:53:32
We talk about games.
04:39 - MIKE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
09:23 - NEWS
43:07 - QUESTIONS
1:37:30 - GAMES
241: 5.5-HOUR KINGDOM HEARTS VIDEOS25 Mar 202201:55:17
On this episode of GamesBeat Decides, hosts Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about video games and hugging. Microsoft is making moves with its cloud-gaming business while Sony is acquiring more of its close partners. Also, Mike watched a 5.5-hour video essay about Kingdom Hearts 3 -- like some kind of pervert. Join us, won't you?

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240: WE'VE HAD OUR FUN18 Mar 202201:56:13
We need some ground rules for this podcast! But first, Moon Studios sounds like an insufferable place to work. Also, The Initiative and Gran Turismo 7 are a mess, maybe? Editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti then answer your questions.
239: PLURALIZED LONELINESS11 Mar 202201:51:25
Michael Pachter says PlayStation is doomed, but no one agrees -- especially not NPD analyst Mat Piscatella! Speaking of Mat, he dropped the latest gaming report for February. Elden Ring came out on top, but everything is selling well while new-gen consoles are still constrained by their supply. Also, Dead Space is coming early 2023, Gotham Knights lands October 25, and Russia is still invading a country and the world is trying to figure out how to respond. Editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti, meanwhile, do their best to answer your questions. Join them, won't you?

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00:00 - START
03:50 - NEWS
43:50 - QUESTIONS
238: WE RESPECT MOUTHFUL MODE11 Mar 202202:06:58
On this episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti discuss what little they understand of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The crew also talks about the new Kirby demo, Elden Ring's major sales, and Guardians of the Galaxy joining Xbox Game Pass. Oh, and they answer your questions. Join them, won't you?

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NEWS

Publishers are stopping sales of games in Russia and Belarus
Kirby demo
Elden Ring sold 2.5-times what Horizon 2 did in the U.K. – biggest non FIFA or Call of Duty game since Red Dead Redemption 2
new Xbox Gamepsss titles like Guardians of the Galaxy and Flight Sim for Cloud (playable on Xbox one)
Housemarque works on a new IP (in a very early stage)
Switch 2 in Nvidia DLSS leak
Epic Games acquires Bandcamp
Nobody wants to work with David Cage and Star Wars Eclipse will probably not release before 2027/28
Resident Evil 2,3 and 7 get a Xbox Series and PS 5 Enhancment later this year. Free for people who own the games already. Same for Pc players.
Steam Deck had stick drift – but Valve fixed it that same day with software update
Bandai Namco raises monthly pay for japanese staff. The staff gets about $435 more a month.
Valve has no Plans for its own Gamepass but would love to make Gamepass happen on Steam
Forza Horizon 5 gets sign language support on March 1st
Microsoft sold over 2.3m Xbox's in japan in the last 20 years
Twisted Metal TV series lands on Peacock
PS4 and Steam versions of Persona 4 Arena will be getting rollback netcode in summer and local Fighting games nerds are ecstatic
POKEMON

Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet aka Gen9 coming at the End of  2022.
Pokemon Legends Arceus getting a new Update with new Content
Pokemon BPSD getting Oaks Letter for Shaymin as Mystery Gift


Activision said it's the Acquisitions' fault that they couldn't hire a third woman for the board.  (They had 3 years time)
Numbers

Sifu sale
237: WIDE CHEEKS26 Feb 202201:45:45
Elden Ring is out, and Valve has launched the Steam Deck. It's a busy week in gaming, and we are here to talk about all of it. Also, the crew goes on the record regarding their desire for a wide Cammy in Street Fighter 6, a new Fallout from Obsidian, and more. Join editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb for the latest episode of GamesBeat Decides.
5:04 - STEAM DECK
18:25 - ELDEN RING
36:40 - NEWS

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236: SAVE RUSTY'S REAL DEAL BASEBALL18 Feb 202201:56:02
Nintendo is going to destroy the legacy of Rusty's Real Deal Baseball, and no one is going to do anything about it! The company announced that it is shutting down the eShops for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS next March, and fans aren't happy. GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb discuss what this means on the latest episode of GamesBeat Decides podcast. The crew then takes on the rest of the news and your questions. Join them, won't you?

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350: NEIL DRUCKMANN WANTS TO COOK24 May 202402:19:31
Neil wants to fill the gap between gamers and non-gamers. And Call of Duty drops a very goofy teaser.

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235: TERRACAUCASIAN11 Feb 202202:08:48
It's a big episode this week with NPD news, a Nintendo Direct, and more. The crew touches on the Direct slightly, but they spend a lot of time answering your questions about it and more. Join them, won't you?
234: GRAND THEFT AUTO 6 ANNOUNCED05 Feb 202202:20:13
I am too tired to do this because I'm watching Dragon Ball Evolution at 3:33 a.m.
🚨EMERGENCY: SONY ACQUIRES BUNGIE🚨31 Jan 202201:00:19
Sony bought Bungie. What the hell is going on?!
233: THE FUNKY INITIATIVE29 Jan 202201:41:39
When the credits of the Mario movie finish, will Funky Kong approach Mario with an invitation to a wider universe? The crew discusses that and more on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. Editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb also answer your questions and talk about the latest news. Join them, won't you?
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GB Summit: Into The Metaverse 2 Podcast Special28 Jan 202200:25:28
We wrapped our latest GamesBeat Summit with Dean Takahashi, Rache Kaser, Jeff Grubb, and Mike Minotti. 
232: PHIL SPENCER'S ACTIVISION DESIRES21 Jan 202201:51:30
Welcome to the biggest news week in the 232-episode history of GamesBeat Decides. Editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti definitely have a lot to say about Microsoft acquiring Activision. Join them, won't you?
GOTY 2021: Personal top 5s, biggest surprise, games we didn't get, and more15 Jan 202201:20:09
We run down our personal Top 5 games, and we talk about special categories to wrap up 2021. 
Categories:
Best games we had no expectations for (Doom 2016 award)
The best game from an old franchise that needed a win
Worst game of the year
Most disappointing game
Favorite gaming moment of the year
Best character of the year
2021 was the year of...
Breakthrough in representation
Game we didn't get
Game everyone else didn't get
231: WHERE THE BUTTHOLE GOES15 Jan 202201:41:10
GamesBeat Decides discusses where the butthole should go on this week's episode. But first editors Rachel Kaser, Jeff Grubb, and Mike Minotti dive into the news about Troy Baker's NFT voice market, Xbox's brisk sales, and more. Join them, won't you? 
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230: OH, MY GOD! THEY KILLED E3!08 Jan 202201:17:41
E3 is dead again. We've been here like 40 times in the last 20 years. Can't wait to discuss this at the next E3. Join GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb, Mike Minotti, and Rachel Kaser (and then Dean Takahashi) for a discussion of news topics and then answers to your questions. 
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10 BEST GAMES OF 202108 Jan 202201:31:29
GamesBeat Decides the game of the year.
349: IS ASSASSIN'S CREED BACK?!17 May 202402:00:54
Assassin's Creed: Shadows is sounding good, but will it live up to the hype? Jeff and Shawn discuss that, PlayStation's strategies moving forward, the best villains in gaming, and more!

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229: MOST ANTICIPATED GAMES OF 202231 Dec 202101:44:44
On this week's GamesBeat Decides, editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb look ahead to 2022. That includes a rundown of all the big games reportedly coming in the new year. The community, meanwhile, continues voting for its favorite game of 2021 as the GamesBeat Decides crew prepares its own GOTY deliberations. Things were quiet in the news, but Jeff and Mike caught up on a recent interview with Hideo Kojima and more. Listen, won't you?
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228: SEASONINGS ****INGS25 Dec 202101:46:07
A Christmas spectacular. GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb take a look back at 2021 and answer your questions. Also, the community continues to vote on GOTY. 
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227: APOCALYPSE 2 STARRING BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN17 Dec 202102:03:26
GamesBeat Decides tackles the big issues this week. That includes NPD sales for a hardware-starved holiday, the return of Splinter Cell, and more NFT madness. The crew then takes your questions on every possible topic, but mostly waifus and husbandos. Joing them, won't you?
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