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194: IS NINTENDO COOKING A NEW HOTEL DUSK?

Wed, 21 May 2025 02:38:05 GMT

What is Nintendo doing with Hotel Dusk? And was the Nintendo Switch the best Nintendo console EVER?

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Is this what Microsoft is planning with Xbox?

Tue, 20 May 2025 19:58:44 GMT

Microsoft might be open to losing 30% on third-party game sales in its store because it has bigger plans that involve putting its store on other platforms ... including even PlayStation.

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These will be the winners of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch

Tue, 20 May 2025 19:58:11 GMT

Nintendo is launching the Switch 2 in a matter of weeks, and we all know that Mario Kart World is destined to be another global smash hit. But what about the third-party games? Well, here are some Switch 2 launch games that stand a chance of becoming a big winner.

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398: DOOM: THE DARK AGES HITS HARD

Fri, 16 May 2025 04:32:57 GMT

Let's talk about Doom: The Dark Ages and some other new games! And what is the Mt. Rushmore of Gaming Guns?

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193: WE GOT GAMECUBE CONTROLLERS AND GIANT BOMB

Wed, 14 May 2025 03:23:14 GMT

Were able to buy the Switch 2 GameCube controller! Oh, we also got something else.

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Game Club 25 - Doom Eternal

Fri, 09 May 2025 06:35:46 GMT

Mike and Shawn are joined by Game Mess patrons to discuss Doom Eternal!

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397: IS XBOX MAKING THE "SWITCH KILLER"?

Fri, 09 May 2025 04:29:41 GMT

Producer notes: Due some technical hiccups the quality of the audio isn't the best. So apologies for that!

Xbox is cooking a handheld, Mafia is very Italian, GTA 6 got delayed! and look! AJ is back! LFG!!!!

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The Force is Everywhere in Andor

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:09:36 GMT

Here is the video for a better experience: https://youtu.be/UBHYLMv1gPw

I like this show.

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We gotta talk about the PlayStation 5 price increase

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:09:02 GMT

The PS5 is getting a price increase. Sony is using the uncertainty in inflation and fluctuating exchange rates to raise the price of its console. It, of course, doesn't hurt that it has GTA 6 coming up soon and a higher price will certainly benefit Sony during that game's launch.

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We need to BLUE SHELL the rich

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:07:49 GMT

If you play video games, you probably already understand why we need to tax the rich.

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Why I think about the '83 video game crash

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:06:45 GMT

The video game crash was a missed opportunity to create a better video game industry -- like the one that existed in the U.K.

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The wait is going to be excruciating

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:05:59 GMT

Rockstar showed that it's the only game in town that can do what it does.

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There is no red line

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:03:16 GMT

If Gears of War can go to PlayStation, anything can. And it makes a lot of sense when you recognize what is happening in the console gaming space.

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The most obvious thing in the world just happened

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:00:58 GMT

Stop me if you've heard this one before.

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Gaming feels different now

Wed, 07 May 2025 04:59:59 GMT

Microsoft is going to begin selling $80 games this holiday, and it announced price increases for its consoles and accessories. And that reveals (or maybe reminds us) that these companies no longer care about growing console gaming. So now it's just about extracting everything from us.

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192: WE CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SWITCH 2

Wed, 07 May 2025 04:05:15 GMT

Mike still out but that won't stop us from podcasting about Nintendo!

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396: GAMING IS GETTING MORE EXPENSIVE

Fri, 02 May 2025 05:33:07 GMT

Xbox is rising prices, oh look AJ is here!!!

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191: ALL MY FRIENDS HATE GAME KEY CARDS

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:25:15 GMT

A lot of third-party games are using game key cards for Switch 2, and people aren't happy! Also, we run a bracket of the best N64 games.

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395: OBLIVION RULES THE WORLD AGAIN

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:42:11 GMT

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered was shadow dropped!

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190: PREPARE TO PREORDER

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:15:39 GMT

It's time to lock down that Switch 2 preorder strategy!

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394: EXCITED FOR MARATHON?

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:03:31 GMT

Marathon had a big reveal, but is anyone really that excited?

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189: STILL NO SWITCH 2 PREORDERS

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:59:20 GMT

Well, we don't know when Switch 2 preorders will start in North America yet. But with the Mario Kart Direct coming, will that change soon?

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393: WHEN CAN WE PREORDER A SWITCH 2?

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:21:12 GMT

The tariff saga continues. When will North America finally get to preorder Switch 2s?

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188: AR HOW EXPENSIVE WILL SWITCH 2 GET?

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 03:11:49 GMT

Switch 2 preorders are delayed in the U.S. and Canada. Will the price go up? Will the release date get delayed?

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Q&A April 2025

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:49:40 GMT

Sorry for the delay :S

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392: IS $80 GAMES TOO MUCH FROM NITENDO?

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 04:01:59 GMT

The day after the Switch 2 event, prices remain the big talking point. Did Nintendo overreach?

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187: SWITCH 2 BLOWOUT

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:35:39 GMT

Switch 2 has a release date, a price, some cool games, big surprises, and plenty of weirdness!

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Columbros 13: "A Stitch in Crime"

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:42:20 GMT

Columbo faces his strongest foe! how will our hero catch this deceitful master mind?!

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391: A WEIRD/NEAT NINTENDO DIRECT

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:15:27 GMT

The Switch 1 Direct had some of what we expected and a lot that we didn't!

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186: A DIRECT BEFORE THE DIRECT?

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 03:27:06 GMT

Are we really getting a Switch 1 Direct before the big Switch 2 Direct?

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390: PERSONA 4 REMAKE MIGHT BE SOON

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 02:52:23 GMT

We all knew that a Persona 4 remake would happen eventually, but it could be coming sooner than we thought.

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185: XENOBLADE CHRONICLES X REVIEWS ARE IN

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 03:29:52 GMT

Critics seem to love the Switch definitive edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X.

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389: OBLIVION REMAKE IS SOONER THAN WE THINK?

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:08:36 GMT

Rumors are suggesting that the Oblivion remake, which hasn't even been announced yet, might release soon.

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184: AMIIBO BACK FROM THE DEAD?

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 02:44:19 GMT

Does a feature of the Switch 2 signal that Amiibo are coming back?

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388: SPLIT FICTION IS CO-OP BLISS

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:25:34 GMT

Split Fiction is great! And not just because the reviews say so, but specifically because I, Mike Minotti, say so!

Play Name that Concord along! https://imgur.com/a/ZhVgj2F

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183: TONY HAWK'S PRO SKATER 3 + 4 HAS A CATCH

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:03:19 GMT

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is real! Yay! But there is maybe some bad news for THPS4 fans.

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387: RIP MONOLITH PRODUCTIONS

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:12:42 GMT

Warner Bros. Games shut down Monolith Productions, two other studios, and cancelled the Wonder Woman game. Let's try to make sense of these bad decisions!

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182: WHAT'S NEXT FOR POKEMON?

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:32 GMT

The Pokémon Presents is happening soon. What are we expecting?

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386: TONY HAWK'S PRO SKATER WILL SAVE US

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 04:40:38 GMT

Whelp, looks like THPS 3+4 is all but certain!

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181: NINTENDO PINCHING PENNIES

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:10:34 GMT

Nintendo is getting rid of a nice Switch perk.

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385: WE LOVE AVOWED

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:53:18 GMT

We've played Avowed and want to talk about it!

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180: SWITCH 1 DIRECT SOON?

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:03:15 GMT

We know there's a Switch 2 Direct in April, but is the Switch 1 getting its own show soon?

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Game Club 24 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:27:24 GMT

Mike and Shawn are joined by Game Mess patrons to discuss Indiana Jones and the Great Circle!

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Game Club 23 - Resident Evil 3 (2020)

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:26:49 GMT

Mike and Shawn are joined by Game Mess patrons to discuss Resident Evil 3 (2020)!

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Game Club 22 - Beyond Good & Evil

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:23:31 GMT

Mike is joined by Game Mess patrons to discuss Beyond Good & Evil!

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Game Club 21 - Psychonauts

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:23:13 GMT

Mike is joined by Game Mess patrons to discuss Psychonauts!

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Columbros 12: "Requiem for a Falling Star"

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:24:38 GMT

Back in the day cars were more flammable.

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384: GRAND THEFT AUTO VI NOT DELAYED ... YET

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:17:18 GMT

Take-Two says that GTA VI is still on track for a release this year.

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179: WILL NINTENDO ABANDON THE SWITCH 1?

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 03:53:14 GMT

Switch 1 sales continue to slow down as Nintendo reveals its latest financial results.

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383: BETTING IT ALL ON MASS EFFECT

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 04:51:11 GMT

BioWare might be on its last leg. What's going on at the Mass Effect studio?

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178: SWITCH 2 PRICE?

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:19:20 GMT

Now that it's finally announced, everyone has moved on to worrying about the Switch 2's price. Also, we're starting the process of figuring out our top 100 Switch games.

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382: NINJA GAIDEN IS SO BACK

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:46:33 GMT

Xbox put on a good show, and we have a lot more to talk about too!

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177: SWITCH 2 IS REAL, NOW WHAT?

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 03:48:49 GMT

It's the first Last of the Nintendogs since Nintendo officially revealed the Switch 2! How are we feeling about the new console now that we've had some time to think?

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381: SWITCH 2 IS REALLY REAL

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:07:13 GMT

It happened. Now let's talk about that Switch 2 reveal.

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176: IS IT FINALLY HAPPENING?

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:00:09 GMT

People are saying that the Switch 2 reveal is happening this week. Do we believe it?

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380: GAME OF THE YEAR 2024

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 04:07:36 GMT

We come 😈 together (in person) once again to choose the best of the best in gaming world!!

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175: SWITCH 2 JOY-CON SURPRISE

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:41:04 GMT

The Switch 2 leaks keep on coming, and it looks like the new Joy-Con have a surprising feature.

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379: THE YEAR OF DREAMS?

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 04:03:02 GMT

Switch 2, GTA6, Silksong, and ... Half-Life 3?? How crazy is 2025 gonna be?

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174: SWITCH GAME OF 2024

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 23:01:57 GMT

What was the best Switch game of the year? Or is the real discussion about how bad a year it was for big Switch releases?

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Q&A December 2024

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:45:39 GMT

Jeff gets ready for the TGAs

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378: RECOVERING FROM THE GAME AWARDS

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:30:08 GMT

How did we do with our Game Awards predictions?

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173: NINTENDO LAYS LOW

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 03:36:20 GMT

Nintendo didn't win or show much at The Game Awards. How are we handling all of this quiet time?

Well, anyway, let's talk about our shenanigans in LA.

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377: TGA 2024 PREDICTIONS

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:02:28 GMT

What's getting announced and what's gonna win at The Game Awards?

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172: SWITCH 2 RUMORS RAMP UP

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 03:56:46 GMT

Did the Switch 2 Joy-Cons really leak? Is an announcement imminent?

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376: VERY THANKFUL EPISODE

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:00:43 GMT

In this Thanksgiving special the boys pick the Mt. Rushmore of November games.

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171: WHERE IS METROID PRIME 2 REMASTERED?

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:14:59 GMT

We have some reason to hope that Metroid Prime 2 Remastered may actually be coming to Switch soon.

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375: GAME AWARDS DRAMA

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:08:41 GMT

Shadow of the Erdtree's nomination for Game of the Year at The Game Awards has some people angry.

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170: NINTENDO'S NOT NOMINATED FOR MUCH

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:20:28 GMT

Nintendo is set to have one of its weakest showings at The Game Awards.

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374: WHY WAS AVOWED DELAYED?

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:23:51 GMT

Let's talk about Avowed, Dragon Quest III, and a big video game strike.

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169: TAKE US TO DONKEY KONG COUNTRY

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:10:20 GMT

Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World is looking amazing!

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373: GTA VI SET FOR FALL

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:14:16 GMT

Grand Theft Auto VI's release window narrows.

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168: SWITCH SLOWS DOWN

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 03:28:48 GMT

Nintendo's latest earning show that the Switch is slowing down. So where is the Switch 2?

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372: IS WOLVERINE IN TROUBLE?

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 03:58:30 GMT

Wolverine loses its creative director, the kool-aid man has warm blood and Halloween rules!!!

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167: XENOBLADE X FINALLY COMING TO SWITCH

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:41:05 GMT

One of the last big Wii U games is finally getting a Switch port.

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371: RAYMAN RETURNS?

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:25:50 GMT

Is Rayman gonna make a comeback? Would anyone care? And let's play a Halloween game!

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166: NINTENDO MMO

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:49:31 GMT

Hey, it looks like Nintendo is going to test an MMO! Do we think that's cool?

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370: CONTROL SPINS OFF

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 23:57:26 GMT

Firebreak is a new co-op game set in the Control universe. Let's talk about that!

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165: The Big Pokémon Leak

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:42:31 GMT

There's been a big Pokémon leak, and some of the details spilling out are WEIRD.

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369: NINTENDO ALARM CLOCK?

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 03:20:19 GMT

Nintendo is making an alarm clock! OK!

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Columbros 11: "Dagger of the Mind"

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 03:28:03 GMT

Like a force of nature, indifferent to human-made borders, Columbo lands in England to capture a pair of silly killers.

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164: NES vs. Wii

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 02:35:28 GMT

We're playing a game that will help determine if the NES or Wii is superior!

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368: IS BLIZZARD MAKING ANOTHER SHOOTER?

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:15:14 GMT

Blizzard might be working in another starcraft shooter, Tony Hawk is giving us hope and we are probably going to start some beef by fixing another list 😐.

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163: IS ZELDA BORING?

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 02:50:35 GMT

We talk about Nintendo lawyers, Zelda is boring and what we want to see in a ~~Zelda~~ Nintendo museum

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367: BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS AT TGS 2024?

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 03:24:59 GMT

Playstation did their thing early this week, Tokyo Game Show is taking over the world and Jeff couldnt get a PS5Pro #skillissue

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162: DO WE WANT A ZELDA MAKER?

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:12:47 GMT

We can't stop talking about the Switch 2 leaks, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom started as a Zelda Maker and Mike keeps on buying old games.

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366: POKEMON IS SUING PALWORLD! AND GAME PATENTS ARE LAME!

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 03:29:36 GMT

The Pokemon Company and Nintendo are suing the Palworld devs, Jeff flew a plane and State of Play soon?

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161: IS SWITCH 2 NAMED SWITCH 2?

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 03:11:26 GMT

Is Switch 2 the console's final name? Also, how much longer are we going to have to wait for some official news?

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365: IS PS5 PRO A MISTAKE?

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:49:57 GMT

Well, let's talk about the PlayStation 5 Pro!

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160: WILL SWITCH 2 BE EXPENSIVE?

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 03:49:03 GMT

The $700 price tag of the PS5 Pro is shocking many. So, what do we think the Switch 2 will end up costing?

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364: Astro Bot Is Everything

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:11:33 GMT

Astro Bot is amazing. Also, we both have COVID!

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159: Concord is dead... BUT CONCORDIA IS AROUND THE CORNER!!

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 02:55:02 GMT

The latest Mario & Luigi: Brothership trailer is here! And the boys are back from PAX!

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363: Will the PlayStation 5 Pro underwhelm?

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 03:19:03 GMT

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

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158: NINTENDO DIRECT IMPRESSIONS

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 02:52:57 GMT

Mike is back from Germany! A Direct happend and Jeff wont shut up about bees.

BZZZZZZ

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362: ARE XBOX GAMES NO LONGER PLATFORM EXCLUSIVE?

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:26:27 GMT

Gamescom news, Indy spelunks his way into the PS5 and Shawn is here to keep us in check.

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157: THE NINTENDO MUSEUM IS REAL!

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:01:09 GMT

I dont know Jeff keeps on saying that he is going to "king of meat" whatever that means. Good news AJ is here!

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361: THE VEILGUARD HAS A RELEASE DATE!!

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 02:56:49 GMT

Veilguard release date leaked and then was confirmed, and Tango Gameworks is back from the dead thanks to *check notes... PUBG?

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156: SWITCH 2 NOT TOO SOON

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 02:59:13 GMT

Should we not be expecting the Switch 2 before April 2025? Is Nintendo in trouble if we have to wait much longer?

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Columbros 10: "The Most Crucial Game"

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:36:23 GMT

Can Columbo catch this weeks ice cold killer? find out in this episode of Columbros!

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360: PEOPLE DON'T LIKE BORDERLANDS

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 03:32:59 GMT

Early reviews are in for the Borderlands movie and YIKES.

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155: HORSE GIRL

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 02:43:24 GMT

We've seen a lot more Echoes of Wisdom gameplay, and we talk about Nintendo's latest financials.

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359: DOES DESTINY HAVE A FUTURE?

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 03:02:52 GMT

What does the future of Bungie and Destiny look like after this week's terrible layoffs?

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154: MARIO & SONIC KICKED OUT OF THE OLYMPICS

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 03:25:46 GMT

The Olympics ditched Mario and Sonic in favor of ... NFTs??

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358: UNION WAVE

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 03:13:00 GMT

Gaming unions are beginning to sprout up, and voice actors are striking.

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153: ARE GOOD GAMERS OR BOOMER GAMERS?

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 02:54:19 GMT

The first weekly event in Nintendo World Championship NES Edition is done, and one Nintendog rules supreme.

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July 2024, Q&A Patreon

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 23:40:21 GMT

ELDER LORD Jeff Grubb answers all your Qs

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357: NINTENDO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOESN'T HAVE WHAT??

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 03:30:53 GMT

Are we able to enjoy Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition even with its glaring missing features?

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152: WHAT IS EMIO?

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 02:37:43 GMT

Nintendo is teasing something creepy!

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356: WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH GAME PASS?

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 03:14:21 GMT

Xbox announced some big changes to Game Pass on all platforms this week. What do they mean for the future of the service? Jeff is joined by AJ Minotti to talk you through it all, chat about the other big news of the week, and compete in a draft of the best sports video games!

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151: NINTENDO WON'T FIX YOUR WII U

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:49:51 GMT

Nintendo has run out of spare parts for the Wii U! Also, are longer game dev cycles unavoidable like Furukawa says?

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355: DAWNTRAIL DRAMA

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 03:50:47 GMT

Mike brought his brother AJ in to talk about Final Fantasy XIV's new expansion. Speaking of expansions, let's do a Mt. Rushmore of them!

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354: SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE HITS HARD

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 02:36:50 GMT

Elden Ring's expansion is selling well, creating discourses, and getting patched.

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150: SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT LUIGI'S MANSION 2?

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 02:49:03 GMT

Reviews for Luigi's Mansion 2 are in. Is it enough to get us excited about game we've been mostly ambivalent toward?

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Columbros 09: "The Greenhouse Jungle"

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:31:50 GMT

Our boy meets his biggest foe yet... a slighly large hill!!

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353: SOMEHOW BUBSY RETURNED

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 03:14:16 GMT

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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149: METROID PRIME IS BACK!!

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:40:45 GMT

Time to talk about Metroid Prime 4 and all the other cool games from the latest Direct!

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352: SGF: The Aftermath

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 02:51:31 GMT

We talk about everything we saw at SGF

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148: WHEN IS THE NINTENDO DIRECT?

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 02:39:03 GMT

It's June! So when are we expecting that Nintendo Direct?

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351: ASTRO BOT SAVES US

Fri, 31 May 2024 03:20:01 GMT

A new Astro Bot game is announced! Let's examine that and the rest of the PlayStation State of Play.

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147: ZELDA LEGO TOO EXPENSIVE

Wed, 29 May 2024 03:30:12 GMT

The new Zelda LEGO looks cool but is it really worth $300? Also, Mike is back, and both boys have been playing Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.

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350: NEIL DRUCKMANN WANTS TO COOK

Fri, 24 May 2024 04:04:23 GMT

Neil wants to fill the gap between gamers and non-gamers. And Call of Duty drops a very goofy teaser.

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146: PAPER MARIO RULES!

Wed, 22 May 2024 03:18:55 GMT

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door totally holds up, Nintendo acquires a studio to help with porting, and Sony has high hopes for the Zelda movie. Let's bring in the handsomer Minotti to talk about it all.

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349: IS ASSASSIN'S CREED BACK?!

Fri, 17 May 2024 03:51:05 GMT

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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20 - Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

Thu, 16 May 2024 02:11:51 GMT

Mike and Game Mess patrons assemble to discuss the Game Club's March/April 2024 game of the month, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun!

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145: SQUARE ENIX NEEDS MORE NINTENDO

Wed, 15 May 2024 02:42:32 GMT

Square Enix is rebooting. What will that mean for the next Switch?

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348: XBOX'S FAILED MANAGEMENT

Fri, 10 May 2024 04:24:46 GMT

Xbox announced the closures of Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, and more this week. We're gonna talk you through this baffling decision, and have a conversation with our community about what we think the future of gaming looks like.

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144: DIRECT SOON, SWITCH 2 NEWS LESS SOON

Wed, 08 May 2024 03:17:01 GMT

Nintendo said during a financial report that a Direct is coming in June! Switch 2 won't be there, but news is coming.

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347: XBOX'S BIG SHOW

Fri, 03 May 2024 03:29:30 GMT

Xbox has announced its big summer showcase. What should we expect there?

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In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!

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143: SWITCH 2 RUMORS ARE BACK

Wed, 01 May 2024 02:38:51 GMT

It actually feels like a hot second since we got some juicy Switch 2 rumors, so let's discuss the latest rumblings.

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April 2024, Q&A patreon

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:18:20 GMT

jeff hurt his wrist and the discord is changing

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346: PREPARE YOURSELF FOR STELLAR BLADE

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 03:23:56 GMT

Stellar Blade is almost here, and it got good reviews. So everyone has calmed down now, right? Right?

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142: NO SAMUS IN FORTNITE

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 03:08:41 GMT

Nintendo doesn't want its characters in Fortnite if they're gonna be available on all platforms.

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345: FALLOUT IS BIG AGAIN!!

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:15:44 GMT

Fallout is popping off even though there isn't a new game.

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141: SILKSONG SOON?

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:45:28 GMT

Nintendo is having another Indie World show tomorrow! (Or today/yesterday/last week... We don't know when you're listening to this. You do you.) So, is Silksong FINALLY going to emerge?

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344: Dead Space Drama

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:23:54 GMT

Motive is going to help with Battlefield. What does that mean for Dead Space?

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140: THE WII-U GOES OFFLINE

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 02:45:38 GMT

The Wii-U online services closes forever and Jeffs is an idiot that doesnt get how important the Persona 6 leak is -.-"

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Columbros 08: "Etude in Black"

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 02:24:53 GMT

With a symphony of moves Columbo hits the right notes to catch this murderer just in time for the curtains to roll.

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343: DOES 30 FPS MAKE YOU MAD?

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 04:46:22 GMT

Hellbrade 2 is going to be 30 FPS and that makes some people upset! Maybe including one of us!

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139: SNES VS. NINTENDO 64

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 03:02:42 GMT

Mike and Jeff are going to settle their SNES vs. Nintendo 64 beef! Also, an SNES classic turns 30 today!

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19 - Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 23:43:33 GMT

Mike, Shawn, and Game Mess patrons assemble to discuss the Game Club's February 2024 game of the month, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective!

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342: GEARBOX MOVES TO TAKE-TWO

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 03:44:07 GMT

Gearbox has a new owner, and Sega also let a big studio go. We'll talk about that and pick the Mt. Rushmore of Capcom games.

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138: CAN SUYU SURVIVE?

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 03:39:43 GMT

Suyu, the successor to Yuzu, got taken off of GitLab. Let's talk about that!

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137: METROID'S HALL OF FAME CHANCES

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 03:37:41 GMT

Metroid is a finalist in this year's World Video Game Hall of Fame nominations. Will it make the cut?

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341: BATTLEFRONT IS BACK!!

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:26:52 GMT

Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection is having a rough launch. But we still played it! So, is it any good? Also, we're talking about 2018's best games.

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136: WHAT IS THE NEXT MARIO MOVIE?

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:45:31 GMT

This is not Miyamoto. Nintendo and Illumination are working on a new Mario movie, but is it a direct sequel or something else? We're also talking about 3DS hidden gems.

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February?, 2024 Patreon Backer Q&A

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:49:07 GMT

cristian here, i havent listen to this one but i bet you is a good one

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Columbros 07: "Blueprint for Murder"

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:57:50 GMT

Will Columbo find concrete answers? Or will he be lost in "cementics"? Find out in this Season Finale of Columbo!!!

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340: WARNER BROS. WHAT?

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 04:25:45 GMT

Warner Bros. wants to make more live service games because their live service game did poorly. OK!

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The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score.
In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!

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135: RIP YUZU

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:28:06 GMT

Nintendo has officially taken out the most popular Switch emulator, and we're going to discuss what that means for you and the fate of other emulators. After that, community questions get answered!

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18 - Vanquish

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:01:12 GMT

Mike and Game Mess patrons assemble to discuss the Game Club's January 2024 game of the month, Vanquish!

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339: EA SUCKS AGAIN

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 04:26:06 GMT

What the heck is happening at EA?

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134: POKEMON LEGENDS SEQUEL

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:28:30 GMT

A new Pokemon game was announced today, but it maybe wasn't the one we were expecting. Also, we're picking some DS hidden gems.

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338: BEST FINAL FANTASY IN DECADES?

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 04:45:41 GMT

Let's talk about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! And to stay on theme, we're also picking the Mt. Rusmore of JRPGs.

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133: NINTENDO DIRECT BUST OR BOON?

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:59 GMT

The Partner Nintendo Direct has arrived! Let's parse through its many offerings.

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337: XBOX'S FUTURE

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:25:26 GMT

Well, we've finally heard from Xbox! Let's figure out how we feel about the company's future.

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Columbros 06: "Short Fuse"

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:56:48 GMT

The most tricky killer so far tries to get away with murder but Columbo says: "close, but no cigar"

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132: SWITCH 2 RUMORS GET HOTTER

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 03:53:45 GMT

Switch 2 rumors just keep on coming! Let's parse through them.

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336: XBOX'S UNCERTAIN FUTURE

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:01:32 GMT

So, what's going on with Xbox?

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131: DON'T EXPECT SWITCH 2 NEWS?

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 01:21:09 GMT

Should we expect Switch 2 news soon? And how many games are Nintendo selling these days?

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Game Mess Jeopardy #20 ft. Bailey Meyers

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 02:55:10 GMT

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335: PLAYSTATION AND XBOX HANDHELDS?

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 04:40:48 GMT

Rumors suggest that both PlayStation and Xbox could be looking into making new handheld consoles. We're also picking the best fighting game guest characters.

Closest to the Messy Pin rules:

Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game.
The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score.
In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!

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130: LCD ANXIETY

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 04:47:28 GMT

Will the next Switch have an LCD? Would you care? Let's talk about it!

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334: HUGE XBOX LAYOFFS

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 04:19:49 GMT

Xbox is the latest gaming company to dish out massive layoffs, largely impacting its recently acquired studios like Blizzard. We're going to talk about that, pick the best games of 2013, and finally add some new titles to the Game Mess Hall of Fame. Oh, we've also been playing Tekken 8 and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

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129: IT'S A PALWORLD

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:16:36 GMT

Palworld is a massive success. Are you angry about that?????

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17 - Dead Space (2023)

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:39:56 GMT

Mike and Game Mess patrons assemble to discuss the Game Club's November (and December) 2023 game of the month, Dead Space!

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January 14, 2024 Patreon Backer Q&A

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 02:15:32 GMT

AKA the "Holy Sh**, We Finally Have Enough Time to Sit down and Do Another One of These" Edition.

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333: FIRST PERSON INDY

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:03:52 GMT

Xbox showed a bunch of good games! Let's talk about them! We're also picking the best games of 2012.

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128: GOLDEN SUN FOR EVERYONE

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 03:44:20 GMT

Golden Sun is finally almost on Switch! We're also talking about Game Boy hidden gems.

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332: IN-PERSON 2023 GOTY FREE-FOR-ALL

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:12:15 GMT

The Beef & Cheddar Boys are live and in-person to decide the best games of 2023!

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127: WHICH XBOX GAMES ARE COMING TO SWITCH?

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 04:13:38 GMT

Are Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves bound for Switch? Just how much Xbox on Switch should we expect?

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331: MT. RUSHMORE OF PUZZLE GAMES

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 04:16:18 GMT

We're going to pick the Mt. Rushmore of puzzle games!

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126: WHEN IS THE SWITCH 2 REVEAL?

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 03:38:50 GMT

It's 2024, which means the anticipation for Switch 2 news is higher than ever! We're also talking about Wii U hidden gems.

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330: 2024 WEAK FOR GAMES?

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 04:51:59 GMT

2023 was amazing, but how will 2024 look? We're also picking the best games from 2011.

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Columbros 05: "Lady in Waiting"

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:21:13 GMT

In this installment of Columbros we see a naked gun in the hands of a lady waiting to take control over her life in the worst way imaginable. Can our beloved lieutenant get to the bottom of this case?

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329: WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 04:33:12 GMT

The Insomniac leaks happened, and it's a lot. Also, we're picking the best games from 2010.

Closest to the Messy Pin rules:

Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game.
The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score.
In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!

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125: MAJOR LUIGI DEVELOPMENT

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 04:47:50 GMT

Do we actually have footage of Luigi in Super Mario 64? Also, we'll probably talk about, you know, that other thing going on in the industry right now.

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328: LAST OF US FACTIONS 2 CANCELLED

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 04:28:03 GMT

Naughty Dog has officially canned The Last of Us Online/Factions 2. Also, we decide the best games of 2009.

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124: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN AND E3 IS SUPER DEAD

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 03:46:57 GMT

E3 is dead. Even more dead than the last time. Also, we're talking about Wii hidden gems.

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327: 2024'S SURPRISE SMASH HIT?

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:06:11 GMT

Forgot about 2023!! Let's start getting excited for 2024! That's easy to do after getting a good look at Dragon's Dogma 2. Also, we're picking the best games of 2008.

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(cristian notes... REST IN PISS HENRY BOY! AHAHAHAH (listen to the end for context :P))

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123: SUPER MARIO RPG STILL RULES

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 04:40:41 GMT

We hope you're all enjoying Super Mario RPG as much as we are!

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Columbros 04: "Suitable for Framing"

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:09:41 GMT

Mike has an artistic phoenix down moment worth of framing in this episode of Columbros.

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122: THANKFUL FOR GAMECUBE

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 03:47:54 GMT

We're picking out some GameCube hidden gems. Also, how long can Pokémon stay relevant for?

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Game Mess Jeopardy #19 ft. Pandoish

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 19:25:15 GMT

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Game Mess Jeopardy #18 ft. Emma Fyffe

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 19:23:53 GMT

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Game Mess Jeopardy #17 ft. Rebekah Valentine

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 19:22:44 GMT

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Game Mess Jeopardy #16 ft. Marcus Stewart

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 19:21:40 GMT

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326: SUICIDE SQUAD RETURNS

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 04:23:06 GMT

Suicide Squad is back and trying to win people over. Is it winning US over? And we pick the best games of 2007.

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121: CAN NINTENDO WIN AT TGA?

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:59:40 GMT

We've got The Game Award nominations, and while Nintendo has some good representation (well, not you, Pikmin 4), do we think it'll actually win much?

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325: STEAM DECK & GTA 6 & DISNEY, OH MY!

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 04:51:58 GMT

Jeff and (inferior Minotti after that Mega Man Legends take) AJ talk about the new Steam Deck OLED, Grand Theft Auto 6 getting its first official reveal soon, and more! Afterwards, they compete in a fantasy draft to make the best "Disney console"!

console draft poll: https://x.com/JeffGrubb/status/1722826246969496048?s=20

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The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score.
In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!

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120: LIVE ACTION ZELDA MOVIE ANNOUNCED

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:59:02 GMT

Shiggy is cooking another movie! and now that Mike is away in the middle of the ocean... it's time to talk about the N64!!!!!!

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November 5, 2023 Patreon Backer Q&A (feat. TurboShawn)

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:52:44 GMT

Dude.

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324: PARTY TIME

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:17:27 GMT

Mike's on a boat somewhere, so Jeff & Shawn are gonna bring you the news, play Closest to the Messy Pin, and figure out what a "juicy" game is once and for all.

Closest to the Messy Pin rules:

Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game.
The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score.
In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!

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16 - Resident Evil 2 (2019)

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:06:54 GMT

Mike, Shawn, and Game Mess patrons assemble to discuss the Game Club's October 2023 game of the month, Resident Evil 2 (2019)!

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119: BACK TO DUAL SCREENS?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:16:30 GMT

Nintendo's got a wild new patent for us to discuss, and we answer the community's questions!

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323: ALAN WAKE 2 COMING THROUGH

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 03:24:26 GMT

Whelp, guess Alan Wake 2 is another huge 2023 game we all need to play. We're also picking the best games of 2006!

Closest to the Messy Pin rules:

Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game.
The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score.
In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!

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118: BEST 2D MARIO EVER?

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 03:09:30 GMT

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is here! And it's great! We're also talking SNES hidden gems.

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322: THOSE SPIDER-MEN ARE ALRIGHT

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 03:18:53 GMT

Spider-Man 2! Super Mario Bros. Wonder! It's a crazy week! Oh, and we're picking our favorite video game villains.

Closest to the Messy Pin rules:

Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game.
The goal is to predict the review score Dan Ryckert reviewed game.
In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!

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Columbros 03: "Dead Weight"

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 03:41:53 GMT

In this episode the Columbros venture into open sea to observe the absolute unit known as Columbo hunts down his prey.

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117: NEW NINTENDO 64 IS DROPPING

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 03:02:32 GMT

Analogue is making a 4K Nintendo 64! And we know Mario's new voice actor!

WHAT IS THIS JEFF?: https://twitter.com/MarioBrothBlog/status/1712138786337952047

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321: PS5 SLIM REVEALED!

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 03:39:59 GMT

We still think it's ugly, but Mike disagrees. Also, the best games of 2005!

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116: NINTENDO GOES MORE LEGO

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 03:00:43 GMT

Animal Crossing is going LEGO, and we're talking about NES hidden gems.

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320: GOOD GAMES, BAD NEWS

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 03:04:23 GMT

2023 has been a fantastic years for games, but why do we keep getting so much bad news? Also, we're drafting Halloween games!

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15 - Starfield

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:18:28 GMT

Mike, Shawn, and Game Mess patrons assemble to discuss the Game Club's September 2023 game of the month, Starfield!

0:00:00 MOSTLY spoiler-free discussion

0:33:10 Spoiler-okay discussion

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115: MARIO RPG IMPORTANT CHOICES

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 03:16:08 GMT

So, which soundtrack are we going to listen to in Super Mario RPG?

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319: EPIC'S DISGRACEFUL LAYOFFS

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:07:54 GMT

Epic is laying off almost 1000 people. Jim Ryan is retiring. What is going on?? Also, we're picking the best games of 2004.

Closest to the Messy Pin rules:

Every round you will be given a Certified (a.k.a older than 10 years) Retro game.
The goal is to predict the game’s MetaCritic score.
In this version we will be using a Closest to the Pin Scoring System. We will NOT be using Price is Right Rules
The score difference between your guess and the correct answer will be cumulated after every round, at the end of the game, lowest total score wins!
If you guess the exact number, instead of a 0, you can deduct 5 points from your total score!

Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"

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114: RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2 ON SWITCH?

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 02:55:18 GMT

Could Red Dead Redemption 2 be coming to Switch? How? Also, which Nintendo character do you want to dress up as for Halloween?

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September 2023 Backer Q&A

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 16:09:45 GMT

Qs get A'd.

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318: DIVISION 3 SURPRISE

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 03:43:04 GMT

Ubisoft announced The Division 3 in a tweet! Also, we're picking the best games of 2003.

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113: COULD XBOX REALLY BUY NINTENDO?

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 03:33:32 GMT

Leaked Xbox documents reveal some surprising ambitions toward Nintendo.

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Columbros 02: "Death Lends a Hand"

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:55:41 GMT

The Columbros reunite again to talk about our favorite detective!

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317: NINTENDO DIRECT AND A STATE OF PLAY!

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 23:59:47 GMT

We talk about all the cool announcements at the Sept. 14th Nintendo Direct AND State of Play!

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112: DIRECT WATCH

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:46:29 GMT

Are we getting a Nintendo Direct this week or not?

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316: CAUSE TOLKOTO SAID SO

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 03:28:46 GMT

By gawd! More Switch 2 rumors? The best game of 2001? Awwww hell yeah!

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111: WE WENT TO NINTENDO LIVE

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 02:59:56 GMT

We got to attend Nintendo Live! We'll talk about our impressions from the floor, including our time with the Super Mario Bros. Wonder demo.

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14 - Super Metroid

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:09:13 GMT

Mike, Shawn, and Game Mess patrons assemble to discuss the Game Club's August 2023 game of the month, Super Metroid!

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13 - Return of the Obra Dinn

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:06:42 GMT

Mike, Shawn, and Game Mess patrons assemble to discuss the Game Club's July 2023 game of the month, Return of the Obra Dinn!

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315: THE STARFIELD ONE

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:00:10 GMT

Jeff, Mike and Shawn join forces to talk about one of the hottest realeses of the year. We also have a game for the boys to argue about.

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110: THE WRONG KIND OF DIRECT?

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 02:31:53 GMT

Well, we are getting a September Nintendo Direct. It just maybe isn't the big one people were hoping for.

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314: BIOWARE TROUBLES

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 03:32:26 GMT

BioWare is laying off a bunch of staff. What does that mean for Dragon Age and Mass Effect? Also, we pick the best games of 2000.

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August 2023 Q&A

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:55:11 GMT

im a barby girl in a starfield wolrd

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109: MARIO'S NEW VOICE

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 03:37:49 GMT

Mario is getting a new official voice. Also, someone has finally tried Octopath Traveler II.

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313: WHY DELAY ALAN WAKE 2?

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 03:34:12 GMT

Alan Wake 2 gets a delay. Don't worry, it's a little one! But why? Let's discuss AND pick the best games of 1999.

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108: METROID DREAD DEV IS BUSY

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 03:01:09 GMT

Metroid Dread studio Mercury Steam is working on two games. One of them has to be a new 2D Metroid, right?

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Columbros 01: "Murder by the Book"

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 05:19:06 GMT

Just two bros talking about Columbo

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312: QUAKE IS STILL GOOD

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:27:15 GMT

Quake II got remastered! We're also picking the best games of 1998.

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107: DETECTIVE PIKA-SNOOZE

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 03:19:58 GMT

Pokémon Presents happened today and ... hmmmmm. HMMMMMMMMMMM.

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311: BALDUR'S GATE 3 IS A HIT ALREADY

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 02:59:53 GMT

In this episode of Game Mess Decides, that Baldur's Gate 3 seems kinda popular.

The Decides crew also discusses the current success of the Nintendo Switch. To date, 130 million units of the console have been sold. The factors contributing to this significant sales figure will be explored in detail.

Next, the podcast will cover Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reaching a notable milestone with 18.5 million copies sold.

Mike and Jeff will also have more to say about the anticipated specifications of the Switch 2. There are rumors that it may feature an 8-inch screen and 512GB of internal eMMC storage. The potential impact and implications of these features will be evaluated. This episode will also address the upcoming Oblivion remake and the remastered version of Quake 2, which could be released on August 11.

Finally, the podcast will feature a special segment dedicated to the best games of 1997.

This episode of Game Mess Decides aims to decide everything about games so you never have to think for yourself.

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106: SWITCH 2 LAUNCHING 2024?!!!!

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 03:06:22 GMT

Nintendo news is picking up again! We have new rumors about when to expect a Switch 2. Also, what does the future hold Super Smash Bros.?

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310: PS5 SELL 40 MILLION CONSOLES

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 04:18:53 GMT

Sony announced that PlayStation 5 has sold 40 millions consoles. Let's talk about that. And since Jeff is away, we got TurboShawn on so him and Mike can rank some fighting games.

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105: BEST PIKMIN EVER?

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 03:39:47 GMT

Pikmin 4 is here, and Jeff is happy!

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309: BLIZZARD GOES TO STEAM

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 04:17:04 GMT

Welcome to Game Mess Decides, the ultimate gaming podcast where we unpack the week's biggest topics. Blizzard brings its games to Steam, starting with Overwatch 2 in August. Microsoft and Activision negotiate a deal extension, while Microsoft commits to keeping Call of Duty on PlayStation post-acquisition. Xbox Live Gold is replaced by Xbox Game Pass Core, offering multiplayer gaming and a library of 25+ games. New EU regulations may require removable batteries in video game handhelds from 2027. Sega faces challenges in creating a Sega Saturn mini console. Dolphin Emulator halts Steam release due to Nintendo's copyright claims. Join us for expert insights and lively discussions on all things gaming!

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104: 2023'S MOST DISAPPOINTING SWITCH GAMES SO FAR

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 03:08:32 GMT

We've seen some great games on Switch this year, but not everything is hitting as hard as Tears of the Kingdom.

Hi cristian here if you see this I wanted to tell you that ANNETTE SUCKS ASS AND EVERYBODY INVOLVE SHOULD BE IN JAIL!

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June (oops) 2023 Q&A

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:12:48 GMT

Did I forget to do something? ... naaaaaah

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308: FTC STILL WANTS TO FIGHT XBOX

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 03:44:45 GMT

The FTC is not giving up it's fight against Xbox. Also, we're deciding the best game of 1995.

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103: NINTENDO CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 03:48:59 GMT

Xbox's deal to buy Activision looks like to be in good shape again. What will that mean for Nintendo?

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307: MEGA MAN HAS A CHANCE

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 03:55:45 GMT

Capcom gives Mega Man fans like Mike some hope. Also, uh oh, Peter Molyneux is back!

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12 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:06:32 GMT

The Game Mess Game Club assembles once again to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom!

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306: COURTROOM DRAMA

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 03:01:44 GMT

What's going on with that FTC vs. Xbox courtroom thingy?

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102: NINTENDO WANTS A SMOOTH SWITCH TRANSITION

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 03:31:12 GMT

Nintendo says that it wants a smooth transition to the Switch successor. So what does that mean?

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Watch Party 01: Commando

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 01:01:24 GMT

The Beef & Cheddar Boys, accompanied by Dan Ryckert, a self-proclaimed Waluigi enthusiast and connoisseur of 80s action movies, gathered together for a movie night to watch the timeless classic from 1985, "Commando."

"A retired Special Forces colonel tries to save his daughter, who was abducted by his former subordinate."

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305: NINTENDO DIRECT WONDER

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 03:38:05 GMT

What a Nintendo Direct! Let's see how we're feeling about all these new games. We're also doing our first portable console games draft!

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101: IMMINENT NINTENDO DIRECT PREDICTIONS!

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 03:50:11 GMT

A Nintendo Direct is happening! Let's predict what we'll see there!

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304: SUMMER GAME FEST WEEK RECAP

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:11:36 GMT

We're back from LA! It was a big week, and we have a lot of games and shenanigans to talk about!

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100: THE GREATEST HITS

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:32:05 GMT

In typical Game Mess fashion, Jeff and Mike are too busy with Summer Game Fest to do their own 100th episode. Instead, Shawn & AJ are running the show (with special call-in appearances from the boys), going over the Beef & Cheddar Boys' best moments from the past 99 episodes!

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May 2023 Backer Q&A

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 23:37:04 GMT

Questions? Answers.

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303: INSIGHTS AND PREDICTIONS FOR THE SUMMER SHOWS

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 03:59:27 GMT

Xbox seems to be teasing Fable for their showcase ... but maybe not? We'll have some insights and a bunch of predictions for the Summer Game Fest week.

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99: WILL NINTENDO KILL DOLPHIN?

Wed, 31 May 2023 02:35:57 GMT

Nintendo stopped Dolphin from appearing on Steam, but does it have more aggressive plans against the emulator?

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302: NOT GOOD ENOUGH, PLAYSTATION

Fri, 26 May 2023 03:43:31 GMT

Let's talk about that PlayStation Showcase and where Sony missed the mark. We're also, uh oh, doing another console draft.

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098: THIGH TIME

Wed, 24 May 2023 04:03:41 GMT

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom continues to rule! Let's figure out why this game feels so good and answer some community questions.