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Added 2024-06-04 16:36:31 +0000 UTCThis week for community questions on the podcast, we'll have Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, Janet Garcia, and Jacob Geller. It's your turn to make the show better by leaving a question, news story, BetterQuest goal, or anything else for us to read on the show as a comment below! We’ll choose our favorite and iam8bit will ship out the great prize below for the winner! We'll stop pulling questions around 8am Central on Wednesday.
On this week’s episode we’ll be talking about...
Sony's State of Play Highlights
Overview thoughts on the PlayStation 5
The PS5's 2024
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
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Also final fantasy
Dusty Beaman
2024-06-10 15:36:04 +0000 UTCI missed out on mass Effect and halo and metroid and zelda
Dusty Beaman
2024-06-10 15:35:12 +0000 UTCElden Ring
Dusty Beaman
2024-06-07 19:28:27 +0000 UTCHey MinnesotaMaximums! Remember the first time you played a FPS with dual sticks? Perhaps this only applies to a slightly older audience but for me it was on my PlayStation 2 in 2000 playing the first Time Splitters on release week. I got the ps2 for my birthday, which was one of the most magical memories I have. I booted it up and for the life of me couldn't wrap my mind around it— hated the dual stick layout at first. This was in a time where all FPS games were played with a single joystick or the d-pad. I even had my dad call PlayStation support to ask if there was a way to disable this option and they said no. My question is: will video games ever pivot away from using twin sticks in FPS games? Maybe a third stick one day?! Just joined the Patreon and will be submitting a question each week now! I’ve been listening to MinnMax since day 1, and love the show!
Neal McMahon
2024-06-06 23:45:31 +0000 UTCMy wife has her own business selling tumblers and my 9yo son sells 3D toys
Dusty Beaman
2024-06-05 16:31:21 +0000 UTCGood afternoon, do you ever answer the LAST question posted here on patreon?
Dusty Beaman
2024-06-05 16:29:42 +0000 UTCGreetings Minnmaxers, Are indies going to slowly usurp AAA+ games as entities start to go independent per the recent amount of studio closings? Not in terms of revenue really, but releases.
CptCobblePot
2024-06-05 13:43:21 +0000 UTCMissed joke opportunity: when Ben was asking Huber about his thoughts on a RE game, he called in "Revelations 2". Someone could have said "I personally thought Jesus letter to Pergamum was especially powerful", referencing Revelation Chapter 2 from Ben's favorite book the Bible.
Luke Strain
2024-06-05 12:39:15 +0000 UTCHello everyone! I was just thinking about remakes and how happy I am about them. I played plenty games growing up and I also missed plenty. I played the Mass Effect trilogy and dead space for my first times when they came back out. Mass Effect hit so well for me and Dead Space didn’t. I’m sorry Janet I’m the odd one out here but I honestly thought Callisto protocol was better. What was a game train you guys missed out on and for better or worse got you excited to see come back around? Metal Gear Solid here I come!
Joshua H.
2024-06-05 12:14:53 +0000 UTCHowdy cohort! What was your best vacation?
Limp Bizquick
2024-06-05 12:04:28 +0000 UTCWhat was your first arcade experience?
Ari Torbin
2024-06-05 11:54:03 +0000 UTCHey everyone (hello Kyle!), what is your relationship with printers ? I've never had a safe, secure and comfy relationship with any of the printers I've owned. There's always something. I feel despite technology advancing immensely everywhere, printers will forever feel like 1994. Maybe printers someday in the future will save us against AI and bring back balance. Alright, bises à tous.
Felix davin
2024-06-05 07:46:29 +0000 UTCIf you found 300 stolen Playdates, what would you do with them?
Lamb Dance
2024-06-05 05:33:23 +0000 UTCHey y'all! What's your favorite needle drop on a game? The Snake Eater ladder climb and Death Stranding's beginning (Don't Be so Serious by Low Roar is an all-time great) come to mind. Also P.S. related to last week's comment on Mario or Link being the deadliest, it could be possible for Mario to be the winner, considering Papa Miyamoto clarified that Mario is the same character in every single game, whereas Link is a different person on almost each game. All the best, cheers!
Luis Pérez
2024-06-05 05:22:50 +0000 UTCHey so did you guys know that there is an official Frostpunk mobile game stuffed to the gills with microtransactions where you can use real-world money to buy things like Beds, Explosives (to use on bears), and Nails? I dont have anything insightful to say but ever since i hit the grind-wall I have just been struck by disbelief this game exists and needed to get it off my chest
micspam
2024-06-05 04:01:44 +0000 UTCHey guys, first time writing in I believe. I can not emphasize how strange it was for me having in recent months returned to One Piece and hearing Kyle state the literal exact same point in the show that I am in. I just passed out the night before watching what he described. Definitely my least favorite arch so far, feels like a goofy Scooby-Doo special but it’s fun still.
Saleem Krichi
2024-06-05 04:01:02 +0000 UTCWhat’s your most memorable experience at a theme park (besides Coffee Land)? How’d it impact your overall enjoyment of that theme park or theme parks in general?
Dennis Cortes
2024-06-05 03:22:56 +0000 UTCHello Minnows and Maxos, I recently went to an MLB wear they hosted yoga on the field after the game, which I partook in just to have an excuse to literally touch grass! What’s the coolest giveaway/special event you’ve enjoyed at a sporting event? Thanks, Caleb from KC
KC Caleb
2024-06-05 03:15:06 +0000 UTCMight be a dumb question here teamo. But how do digital game downloads work? Is there one copy of the game on a server somewhere? More than one? How does this work?
Stephen Rigney
2024-06-05 01:58:09 +0000 UTCHey Ben, Kyle, Janet, and Jacob. Jonah here long time listener first time questioner? Anyway, I want you to imagine getting transported to the world of Pokémon, not as a trainer but as a food critic. What kind of dishes/ Pokémon are you going to try first? Oh and, Are plant-based Pokémon vegan friendly?
Jonah Gomez
2024-06-05 01:41:33 +0000 UTCThe Baldwins versus The Wahlbergs
Travis in Fargo
2024-06-05 01:29:21 +0000 UTCWhat a thriiiilllllllll.... To have another episode of MinnMax! Maybe I'll listen to this one while climbing a 1500 foot tall ladder.
Vilis
2024-06-05 01:24:33 +0000 UTCHey Minnmax! What one game do you think best represents each console generation? Not picking the best game from each generation, but instead the game that best exemplifies the vibe of that gen. Or in other words, what is the most GameCube game?
Jared Piers
2024-06-05 01:12:02 +0000 UTCMaybe high-fiving my wife! That would be a satisfying save point.
Travis in Fargo
2024-06-05 01:06:27 +0000 UTCHey MinnMax its almost summer time! What's your all time favorite summer song that if you concentrate on the lyrics, is rather bizarre? Mine is Escape (The Piña Colada Song), its a strangely pleasant song considering its about two people who are basically trying to get out of their relationship.
Lilly S
2024-06-05 00:53:17 +0000 UTCHey MinnMax crew! Have any of you had to perform jury duty? What was your experience like?
Jeorin
2024-06-05 00:34:23 +0000 UTCWhat’s the newest era that’s now retro? Has PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii crossed the line into retro? When will we see indie games that reference that era?
Max B-Z
2024-06-05 00:21:20 +0000 UTCDoes it upset you when someone chooses vanilla ice cream when they could have ordered 100 different flavors?
Poofydoo
2024-06-05 00:14:01 +0000 UTCHey Ben and Crew! First time Patron/long time listener! I'm currently playing through the Metal Gear Solid series for the first time via the recently released Vol. 1 collection! I've finished MGS1 and I'm nearly done with MGS2. My question is: Wait for MGS Delta or play MGS3 via the collection? Are there any particulars, at least with what little we know from Delta, that might make waiting worth it compared to the original experience? When it comes to remastered/remade games of beloved originals, does the crew have a set standard of always playing the original first or is it a game by game basis for y'all? For example, the Demon Souls remake and Final Fantasy 7 Remake/Rebirth were my first experiences with either title. Thanks!
Zach R.
2024-06-04 23:52:26 +0000 UTCI just want to highlight a joke "home run" from last week's episode. When you guys were talking about Isaiah's new Twitter bot that he's creating to find and showcase games that garner overwhelming postive reviews on Steam in last week's GALOT. Jeffm mentioned that you all will be out of jobs, to which Hanson responded, "Don't you mean extinct?" Chef's kiss my good sir. Bonus joke points since you mentioned Huber quoting random movies on the Easy Allies podcast earlier in the episode.
Pablo Castillo
2024-06-04 23:30:18 +0000 UTCThe talk of dreams on the bonus pod got me thinking if others in the MinnMax crew have very vivid dreams. My wife has extremely vivid dreams. She can recall whole A-plots and B-plots and describes them in a lot of detail. However I remember maybe 1 a month. BUT a couple times a month I get extreme Deja Vu in my waking life and the only possible explanation I can think of (which also doesn’t make sense) is that I dreamt this scenario before and it’s seeping into my consciousness. Does anybody else get Deja Vu regularly or have extremely vivid dreams?
SirCrouchALot
2024-06-04 23:17:37 +0000 UTCThis should be a simple question but I'm curious if it starts a discourse as I'm adamant everyone else is wrong. Is Chocolate a Candy? (Correct answer is NO. Proof: M&Ms are "Candy Coated Chocolates" if chocolate was candy it would just say "Candy coated candy", right?)
Sincerly, Eric
2024-06-04 23:06:55 +0000 UTCHello Minnmax, Is Pokémon the most complex IP out there? having three co-owners of Pokemon and needing everything from the card game, merch, TV show, and games to all synergize with each other has to be the most complex out there, right? Love the podcast!
SunniDee22
2024-06-04 22:52:14 +0000 UTCIs it just me, or does Astro Bot have a shot at GOTY?
The Sleepy MailMan
2024-06-04 22:42:18 +0000 UTCHey Minnmax, Bread here, what's something from video games that gave you a strange personal expectation of how life or the world works over the years? For example, from years of playing open world games I guess I just always assumed I'd be on rooftops more than I am. I'll often look at buildings and think "I could get up there."
Bread
2024-06-04 22:03:27 +0000 UTCHi friends. I just finished 1000xResist and it instantly shot up to the top of my favorite games of the year and I'm guessing it will be tough to beat. How many of you have played it and how many of you enjoyed the experience as much as I did? Stay safe. Hekki ALLMO. Mars from MN
Mars Barrow
2024-06-04 22:03:03 +0000 UTCHi Minnmax, there was a question a couple weeks ago someone wrote in about going on a potential date with someone who was tall and how to talk about it without being weird or creepy. It reminded me of a funny story with me and my girlfriend: a couple months into our relationship she admitted to me that she's been crouching slightly when we hugged because she didn't want me to feel bad that she was taller than me. I found this odd because I could've sworn that, while we were both around the same height, I was taller. After doing a quick pencil mark on the wall of both our heights we found out I was right, but she still has it as a running joke that she's taller. My question form this: have you ever had a perception about some aspect reality that you believed to be true for a long period of time, only for it to be proven wrong immediately when you speak it out loud?
Troy Ellison
2024-06-04 21:40:24 +0000 UTCHey folks! It’s already blazing hot in California and as someone who suffers from the weird version of seasonal depression, the constant sun and heat depresses the hell outta me. Do any of you suffer from seasonal depression? If so, what do you do to clear your headspace? I try to play and watch stuff I’m super nostalgic for, hence me currently replaying Skyrim for the millionth time.
Tom Rickard
2024-06-04 21:30:28 +0000 UTCHey Minnmax, I need to vent! This weekend I undertook a multiple hour run to the deep zone in Pacific Drive. It was a late game story mission that climaxed in an intense checkpoint chase. After achieving my goal, all I had to do was warp back home. Simple enough, right? Well, after exiting the car to activate the gateway, a bug caused me to be teleported to the top of a nearby antenna. My only option is to jump down, where I’m left with 1% health — I die from radiation before I can heal myself. Mission failed, hours lost, resources gone. It’s the closest I’ve come in years to rage quitting a game. So, now that you’ve allowed me to process these emotions, what are your most frustrating game moments?
Gardevoir Regirock
2024-06-04 21:12:03 +0000 UTCHey Minn Max, What criteria, if any, do you hold yourself to when putting together your PERSONAL "Top 10 Favorite Video Games of All Time" list? I limit myself to one entry per franchise, and like to specify a particular version such as the "Subsistence" release of Metal Gear Solid 3, and "War of the Chosen" version of XCOM 2 (both on my list). P.S. - Ben you get points for trying to pronounce my name last time, but allow me to provide some guidance: It's pronounced with a hard J like "Jass-er".
Jaser Helu
2024-06-04 20:45:15 +0000 UTCI am writing this having just landed back in New York from Poland (which itself is after a 15-16 hour train trip from Kyiv to Chełm and then to Warsaw). What are your jetlag strategies and traditions?
Jason Wojnar
2024-06-04 20:12:00 +0000 UTCWhat videogame monster would make the best pet?
CrabPalace
2024-06-04 19:54:23 +0000 UTCHello! Burning and poison basically have the same function of slowing chipping away at health but why do I love using fire spells but never use poison. The same goes for ice and electric that can both paralyze but electric is usually the one I prefer. Does the crew have any preferences regarding effects in games? Thanks!
Kevin Kuper
2024-06-04 19:48:36 +0000 UTCHey Minnmax! What’s the most exciting wild animal encounter you’ve had outdoors? For example, have you ever met a wild bear, or seen an especially cool bug? Thank you!
Gerard Decina
2024-06-04 19:41:22 +0000 UTCLeo's Dome-King Cabbage documentary with his best friend was great! If you wanted to make a personal documentary with a friend what would be the pitch?
Toasted
2024-06-04 19:40:10 +0000 UTCHey guys! When I was a kid I used to get way too hyped about a random game, only to get it Day 1 and realize it was actually bad. I remember being so excited for a random Terminator Salvation game, Guitar Hero for DS and Mafia 2 (which was actually a dope game). Did you have any random games that you were weirdly hyped for and then were disappointed when it released?
Muffyn Crumbs
2024-06-04 19:21:42 +0000 UTC100% I played Sekiro at a rough time in life in 2019 but came back in 2022 and it's in my top 10 of all time!
Rikimaru
2024-06-04 19:16:59 +0000 UTCSince there is a good spectrum of rogue enjoyers this week, I thought I'd ask: Do you think the recent surge in rogue popularity is because people often don't have time for larger, longer games? I find picking up games like Witcher 3, GoW Ragnarök, etc. daunting because I don't have time, and the feedback loops I'm searching for both mechanically and narratively are served just as well (if not better) in examples like Balatro and Hades (II). Do you think this is also reflected in the market shift overall in that big AAA titles come with more risk per 'shot' whereas indie and AA games can take more chances with less relative risk?
Chris Husin
2024-06-04 19:14:02 +0000 UTCQuestion for Janet: with the recent announcement of FIFA 2K25 - will you continue to play EAFC 25 along side of FIFA 2K25? How do you feel about licenses being split across multiple developers like that?
Jacob Skowronek
2024-06-04 19:10:24 +0000 UTCAnd loads of attractive grandparents! Something’s in the water at Doc Lightning.
Travis in Fargo
2024-06-04 19:10:22 +0000 UTCIt was too funny. Two combo breaker docs and two kitchen sink jokes - what are the odds??
Ben with one N
2024-06-04 19:09:21 +0000 UTCWhat's something you changed your mind about recently?
Styster
2024-06-04 19:07:04 +0000 UTCWhat console do you think had the best looking game packaging? Is the answer different if you're considering shelf appeal in a store vs shelf appeal lined up on a shelf at home?
Crayter
2024-06-04 19:05:36 +0000 UTCWhat's an option/setting in a video game that you wish more games have? For example, for me I love the different enemy level scaling options in some of the recent Assassin's Creed games. Odyssey, for instance, let's you choose between no leveling scaling, enemies matching your level, enemies never being more than 2 levels lower than you, and enemies never being more than 4 levels lower than you. What are some other options/settings (not necessarily related to difficulty) you wish more games had?
Varr
2024-06-04 18:58:54 +0000 UTCAfter last night's Doc Lighting, what ideas would you like to explore in your own version of the 3 minute format?
Thomas George
2024-06-04 18:57:58 +0000 UTCHey MinnMax crew, With Hanson’s recent move and a new studio space being made in the coming weeks, what is one item you would add to the studio to represent YOU as a cohort? Can be something big or small, sentimental or goofy, but must be something that unquestionably represents you.
MrButtons
2024-06-04 18:45:07 +0000 UTCI recently passed over 10,000 liked songs on Spotify. When I mentioned this to a friend, I was surprised to hear that he doesn’t even use the liked songs feature. Instead, he has a lot of different playlists sorted by mood, genre, etc. So, how do you guys organize your digital music library?
SuperCerberus
2024-06-04 18:38:21 +0000 UTCWhat makes a game have good rumble?
Tess
2024-06-04 18:29:44 +0000 UTCHi CLCs! I love to look at the difference in art style (in mostly older games) between promotional art and in-game/cutscene art. Is there any games unique promotional art style you enjoy more than the actual game art style? Would you like to see any game remade/remastered to more closely fit the promotional artstyle? For me, I would love to see an Earthbound remake/remaster in the style of the clay model promotional art
Ben64
2024-06-04 18:28:44 +0000 UTCHey everyone, after some discussion in the discord I was wondering on everyone’s thoughts about what makes for a good DLC expansion? Do you prioritise length or level of enjoyment? How much does price factor into your decision to take part?
Stevelution
2024-06-04 18:18:09 +0000 UTCI understand!! For me I try not to kill things unless they’re an infestation risk or otherwise dangerous. I admit house centipedes I can’t make an exception for though lol, hardcore phobia
Derek
2024-06-04 18:04:23 +0000 UTCHi MinnMax crew! As reviewers, do you ever feel any possible disconnect with the audience as consumers? Not to say you are not also consumers but you often review and play things for free to review so do you ever feel a sort of responsibility in that role? Hope this wasn’t too prodding, love the show and everyone’s unique input! 💜
Abe
2024-06-04 18:03:25 +0000 UTCHi team! Lorelei and the laser eyes does a great job of making me feel dumb, but then like the smartest person in the world when I solve a tricky puzzle. What games have made you feel the smartest - or, if you're not into puzzle games, what games have made you feel like you're awesome at them?
Aging_Poorly
2024-06-04 17:57:52 +0000 UTCHaha! Man, when that auction video came on and had the same exact kitchen sink bit as mine, my wife and I laughed so hard.
Travis in Fargo
2024-06-04 17:56:48 +0000 UTCHey MinnMax, time for a game! I'm going to list off a few real mobile games based off of popular game IP with some fake ones mixed in. All you're going to have to do is say if it's either a mobile game (real) or a mobile shame (fake) 1: Prince of Persia : Escape (REAL: "Prince of Persia is an official mobile game based on an old classic game "Prince of Persia". Run fast, jump high and make sure to avoid the spikes!") 2: Street Fighter: Punch 'em up! (FAKE) 2: Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom Run (REAL: "Race & run in the dazzling sequel to SEGA’s hit endless runner game, SONIC DASH") 3: Assassin’s Creed Rebellion (REAL: "Join Ezio, Aguilar, Shao Jun, and many different Assassins simultaneously for the first time ever! Assassin's Creed Rebellion is the official mobile Strategy-RPG of the Assassin's Creed universe.") 4: Borderlands: Guns Guns Guns (FAKE) 5: Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire (REAL: "Be the hero of your own Final Fantasy XV adventure in the brand new mobile strategy game Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire!") 6: Monster Hunter Quest (FAKE) 7: Mega Man Duel (FAKE) 8: Forza Customs - Restore Cars (REAL: "Transform dreams into reality with amazing car customizations! Solve puzzles to help design, customize and tune the perfect set of wheels")
notweirder
2024-06-04 17:51:03 +0000 UTC(I missed the cut for last week's submission, so I'm re-submitting this.) After playing Animal Well recently and thinking about how it uses telephones as save points, my question is: if you could use anything as a save point in your life, what thing would it be? This means that before you attempt some dangerous stunt, you have to interact with it first. For me, while the logical answer is my cell phone, I think I would actually choose to pet my cat. What better way to come back to life than chillin with my little baby?
Ben with one N
2024-06-04 17:49:59 +0000 UTCHi Ben, Kyle, Janet, Jacob, Last week on the podcast I found myself screaming at iPhone while the group was trying to figure out which Call of Duty game Gary Oldman played besides Black Ops 1. It got me thinking though: big Hollywood celebrities have increasingly been collaborating or acting in games and this could be a fun game to play. I’ll list the celebrity and you tell me if they have voiced a video game character. Bonus points if you can name the game they stared in. Elijah Wood (Yes, Spiro most famously but also Psychonauts 2, the Lord of the Rings official video games, God of War III, Broken Age) Sir Patrick Stewart (Y, Elder Scrolls Oblivion, Castelvania Lords of Shadow, My Memory of Us, X-Men Legends II) Ryan Reynolds (the Mint Mobile guy) (Not that I could find) Matthew McConaughey (I’m going to say no because Exodus isn’t out yet but Ben can choose to award points) Halle Berry (N, the Catwomen Video game was voiced by Jennifer Hale) Liam Neeson (yes, fallout 3) Matthew Perry (Y, Fallout New Vegas) Tom Hanks (No, his brother voices woody in the video games) Harrison Ford (No) Martin Sheen (Yes mass effect 2 and 3 as the illusive man) Burt Reynolds (Yes saints row 3) John Goodman (Yes, id’s FPS game Rage) Christopher Walken (yes, Ripper) Samuel L. Jackson (yes, GTA San Andreas) Kristen Bell (y, Assassins Creed 1) Julianne Moore (No)
Admiral Ackbar's Snackbar
2024-06-04 17:45:32 +0000 UTCI'm sorry for your loss ❤️
Ben with one N
2024-06-04 17:39:20 +0000 UTCI still regret killing a big spider years ago. It was doing nothing wrong, just being a spider 😭 I'm way more mindful of this now.
Ben with one N
2024-06-04 17:37:40 +0000 UTCPersonally, I'd sell all kinds of household items - including the kitchen sink!
Ben with one N
2024-06-04 17:34:03 +0000 UTCThis week I was watching an old YouTube video from HBomberguy and was absentmindedly adding a comment including a silly joke about how he used to have hair. Little did I know the video switched to Game Makers Took Kit and I posted my inane comment there. GMTKs mark then saw this and replied to the tune of "what are you talking about you mad man? My video has nothing to do with Hbomberguy!" Suffice to say I felt very embarrassed. So my question is what's the most embarrassing thing you have done in front of someone who you respect and would like to impress?
Graham Walker
2024-06-04 17:33:51 +0000 UTCMost of us do something else for work and play games as a hobby. You guys play/write/talk about games for a living. So what are your favorite hobbies?
Forbin
2024-06-04 17:32:29 +0000 UTCHey minnmax, My grandma passed this week and one thing about her we reflected on how we saw she was the cool grandma. She played Sega bass fishing on Dreamcast and had an SNES as well. Do you have a game or memory of the elderly people in your life getting into video games
Cody Allison
2024-06-04 17:32:20 +0000 UTCA podcaster I was listening to recently said he'd have trouble respecting a person's gaming takes if they didn't like Super Mario Galaxy. What's a game you feel so strongly about, positively or negatively, that you'd be skeptical of another person's gaming opinions if they differed from you on this 1 key text.
ChazCheeto
2024-06-04 17:30:06 +0000 UTCWhat's a the best thing you can cook?
BEEFCAKE
2024-06-04 17:27:39 +0000 UTCMissed joke opportunity. When discussing Mark of Kri Rise of Kasai Ben should have said no one is staying up until 1 am with a name like that. It should have been called Senua's Saga: mark of kri. Or maybe you guys just want puns after all.
Computers Care
2024-06-04 17:26:55 +0000 UTCYes
BEEFCAKE
2024-06-04 17:19:03 +0000 UTCFor years people have been saying they want Sony to branch out more from their cinematic third person action adventure games, but when they actually do something different like a PvP shooter (Concord) it's met with complaints. Are they damned if they do, damned if they don't?
Victor Pham
2024-06-04 17:11:38 +0000 UTCtime and place makes a huge difference to me.
BEEFCAKE
2024-06-04 17:09:13 +0000 UTCHello Minnmax, Is peanut butter savory or sweet?
Michael Griffin
2024-06-04 17:08:40 +0000 UTCWhen it released I rented Eternal Darkness. Over the last few weeks, I have finally restarted and finished it! That game ruled! I’m bummed we’ll never get the planned sequel since Silicon Knights went bankrupt long ago. What is a planned game sequel that never got released that you think would’ve been a hit?
Lanthian
2024-06-04 17:08:14 +0000 UTCIMAGINE: you spot the following bugs in your home. Do you squash them or do you show mercy? 1. Honeybee 2. Ladybug 3. Earthworm 4. Big spider 5. Little cutie baby spider 6. Moth 7. One of those giant bugs that look like a stick
Derek
2024-06-04 17:07:59 +0000 UTCHey folks, can we be excited for PSVR2 for a second? The PC Adapter is coming out on August 7th so that I'll finally be able to play Half-Life Alyx with my headset. A new vr game, Behemoth is getting some great previews. Synapse and RE4 remake are on my backlog for VR--it's not like I've run out of VR experiences to play! Specifically for Jacob, who's impressions about RE4 remake hurt my soul, Behemoth is giving off Shadow of the Colossus/Dark Souls in VR vibes. I think I'd just like to hear a solid, heart-felt "woo-hoo!" from everyone for the current direction of the PSVR2. Thanks.
Daniel Doran
2024-06-04 17:07:53 +0000 UTCHave you heard of the enshittification cycle (https://www.ft.com/content/6fb1602d-a08b-4a8c-bac0-047b7d64aba5)? How do you think this process might be impacting Xbox GamePass and other similar services, and how do you see that rippling across the whole industry as the Netflix model proliferates across indie and first-party gaming?
John Ford
2024-06-04 17:07:42 +0000 UTCHonestly splinter cell just has better gameplay imo
BEEFCAKE
2024-06-04 17:06:11 +0000 UTCThis question will keep me up tonight
BEEFCAKE
2024-06-04 17:04:02 +0000 UTCHow many games does a developer have to make before the general public considers them an "auteur"? While folks like Sakurai and Kojima seem like a lock, devs with fewer releases like Lucas Pope and Sam Barlow also seem to fit the description since all their games feel like they're coming from a central point of view. And beyond the level of output, how much does the type of games and the size of the teams they work with factor into how we think about game developers and authorship?
PatrickInATX
2024-06-04 17:03:06 +0000 UTCHey, MinnMax! Has your GOTY for any given year ever changed? I was looking back at previous years where my GOTY at the time and my favorite game from that year now are very different. For example, my personal GOTY in 2016 was Overwatch but looking back now would be Inside. Thanks for all you do!
Rikimaru
2024-06-04 17:01:10 +0000 UTCHello all, The sales success of video games is measured by the number of units sold, not the money earned. Why is the box office success of movies measured in money earned and not the number of tickets sold? When I see a headline saying, X movie set new box office record besting Y movie, I think, well, ticket prices have gone up since then, so yeah. The stat-lover in me wants to know the true box office kings. It drives me nuts!
SlyCut
2024-06-04 16:57:32 +0000 UTCHey pals, I found myself trying out Diablo IV on game pass and rather enjoying it so far. However, it’s not a game I would normally gravitate towards since I’m typically playing weird indies, story driven games, or games with less stat based combat. What’s a game you really like but that also contradicts your normal taste in games? Thanks for all you do, much love from Tennessee
dingus2k
2024-06-04 16:57:11 +0000 UTCWhat would happen if the next Naughty Dog game sucked? What if its Metacritic score landed in the low 70's or below? We know that Sony cares deeply about the critical reception of its tentpole single-player titles, and it feels like with lengthening dev times and numerous studio closures Sony is creating a situation where a lot of the justification for the Playstation brand's existence is balancing on fewer and fewer of these key titles. So if a hugely anticipated game bombs and there is a year+ gap until a game of comparable magnitude is ready, would this push Sony into a different direction? How do you think the company would handle this scenario?
Bon Jon Bovi
2024-06-04 16:56:59 +0000 UTCNinja with a sledgehammer versus burly wrestler with two katanas
Travis in Fargo
2024-06-04 16:53:46 +0000 UTCIs playstation losing it's identity? it's vibe? it's SOUL?!? The PS1 has it's 90's edgy vibes that made nintendo look like a dumb baby console. The PS2 evolved into a sleeker style with experimental ad campaigns and tons of new franchises. But then I feel like with the PS3 onward a specific schtick for the consoles started to fade. While I've enjoyed my PS5, it really only has sad dad walking sims as it's main unique feature, and even those are coming to PC at an accelerating rate. Nintendo has a stronger brand than ever, and seems to be focusing on epic, nintendo-style exclusives as it's entire future. Is Sony doomed?
RickyWinterborn
2024-06-04 16:53:30 +0000 UTCI would love to hear Kyle’s thoughts on Rebirth since he wasn’t on the deepest dive!
Earthvisitor
2024-06-04 16:52:41 +0000 UTCHello CLCs, I have recently been playing and loving both KOTOR and the original Alan Wake and I am really loving how much they feel like old games. From the goofy voice acting to janky mechanics, these games are so unique and comfortable with what they are doing well. This has me thinking... Apart from nostalgia, what are the elements of old games that keep you coming back or going back to play them for a first time?
Graham Jones
2024-06-04 16:50:06 +0000 UTCHi friends! I recently played through the delightful claymation indie game “Harold Halibut” on Game Pass. The game features practical models and sets scanned into the digital via photogrammetry. I was constantly struck by the level of detail and artistry that had been poured into the game by a 12 person team over a 12 year development process. What games have most captivated you with their level of craft and artistic complexity?
Caleb Ward
2024-06-04 16:48:21 +0000 UTCIf you know something 'by heart' then can you also do that thing if you're a zombie?
Graham Jones
2024-06-04 16:48:11 +0000 UTCIf you had to choose between MGS3 or Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory which one would you pick and why would it be Splinter Cell? 😆
LlorchDurden
2024-06-04 16:48:03 +0000 UTCI closely follow the Monster Hunter community and currently its tearing itself apart over the Cats now having non-"meow" VO currently. So my question is - when's the last time you thought to yourself "am I way in to deep into this specific fandom?"
amarti
2024-06-04 16:47:16 +0000 UTCHey MinnMax, in regards to the conversation of Mario’s kill count vs Link’s, I was screaming “Super Mario Maker x3!” A game that definitely rivals the body count of Hyrule warriors and then some due to the online nature of the games. Then add in the RPGs and Mario Parties, Mario is a threat to the Mushroom Kingdom’s sentient life with his high kill count.
Amador Lopez
2024-06-04 16:46:25 +0000 UTCAfter seeing Furiosa, I’ve become a little obsessed with the world of Max Max, which I was unfamiliar with except for having seen Fury Road when it came out. When was the last time you got excited and dug deep into a fictional universe?
Travis in Fargo
2024-06-04 16:46:13 +0000 UTCHey gang! If you had to assess yourself honestly, what would be your best and worst attributes in a Bethesda-style stat spread?
tuxpeng
2024-06-04 16:46:07 +0000 UTCHello Minnmax crew. Is it time for the popcorn bucket meta to stop?! Marvel just revealed the deadpool and wolverine bucket. While funny, I don’t think anything will top the Dune part 2 popcorn bucket.
thejjuan1
2024-06-04 16:44:58 +0000 UTCWhat non-profit/charity organizations are you passionate about and why? I got involved in TNR (trap neuter return) of community cats 12 years ago now because of a bunch of feral and stray cats living behind my then apartment complex. Since then, I have been involved with a few different animal rescue organizations and always have a soft spot in my heart for stray cats 💜
DontBashAsh
2024-06-04 16:44:13 +0000 UTCJust finished another crabs treasure. If you were a lil hermit crab who had to carry your house on your back, what would you live in? And what special ability would it give you?
Frostphorus
2024-06-04 16:43:20 +0000 UTCWhat would it look like if Ubisoft hosted the Xbox game showcase? What if devolver did EA's? Kojima running sgf? Can you think of any other fun combinations?
Thom Blackburn
2024-06-04 16:43:15 +0000 UTCHello Cohorts. You all seem so creative. Besides video creation what else do you do for a creative outlet?
Josh LaBaw
2024-06-04 16:42:05 +0000 UTCHi gamers. Some viewers seemed really flattened by the State of Play, so I wanted to ask you: what trailers or reveals have particularly landed for you? Any trailers that completely changed or amped your hype in a way you didn't expect, and what makes a trailer drop GOOD?
Tommy Carver-Chaplin
2024-06-04 16:41:50 +0000 UTCWhat is an opinion you have that you believe will split the MinnMax Discord as perfectly as possible? Half will agree with you, half disagree.
Sean Rubin
2024-06-04 16:40:38 +0000 UTCDo you have any low stakes secrets you want to reveal?
Alex Britt
2024-06-04 16:39:13 +0000 UTCIf you had a booth at the state fair, what goods or service would you provide? Deep fried food? Guessing people’s age? Psychic readings?
Travis in Fargo
2024-06-04 16:38:57 +0000 UTC
