NEW: I spoke to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty about where they want to take Xbox Lots here, going through the manifesto they published yesterday Free piece, with a transcript available for paying Game File subscribers later today www.gamefile.news/p/xbox-asha-...

I am so thankful for MinnMax's Backstage Pass Patreon tier. It feels like you're editing with a safety net. Everything that doesn't make the cut for the main video is available in the extended version. No time or knowledge is wasted. (Look forward to an 11-hour MinnMax Spotlight in early May)

Missed the showcase? Couldn't stay for the whole 2+ hours? Good news, there's a Steam Event page just for you with every game we showcased listed. Go wishlist your next set of games to add to your backlog.

"The running and shooting in Saros feels about as good as it has in any video game." Learn why Saros from Housemarque gets two thumbs way up and how it compares to Returnal from @jacobgeller.com and @kylehilliard.com on the new episode of The MinnMax Show! youtu.be/FxL7WeTn92g

Minnesota residents! Reminder that this weekend is Art in Bloom at the MIA where you can see floral arrangements inspired by several of the museum's pieces! It's one of my favorite events and I'm also volunteering this year 🌸

@matthelgeson.bsky.social Did you have a Can phase?

Sektori coming to Switch 2 on May 14th according to eShops. This is one of the best twin-stick shooters out there www.nintendo.com/my/games/det... www.nintendo.com/sg/games/det...

Leo and Kelsey were the only two who weren't on The MinnMax Show last week. Thanks to the Backstage Pass supporters for voting for their spiteful spin-off show for New Show Plus this week. youtu.be/Iwlx1mYjaVI

Tommy Tallarico told me at E3 2019 that the Ecco the Dolphin follow-up was going to be on the Intellivision Amico. Ah, how the tides of time have taken the Amico back out to sea.

It was frankly rude for Nintendo to not include the Helirin from Kuru Kuru Kururin in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's spaceport scene.

IGN is hiring! We're looking for a US-based news editor working West Coast hours. They will report into me (hello, I'm the director of news at IGN!), and get to do all sorts of cool stuff about video games and entertainment. Lots more at the link! www.ziffdavis.com/careers/jobs...

I’ll be doing a panel at the Super Cincy Expo this year! If you’re near Cincinnati, swing by the Sharonville Convention Center on May 16 to hear me (and the guys at Co-Op 64) talk about our jobs! I’m very excited! I love video games and also Cincinnati!!!

Live right now, watch @kylehilliard.com and @leovader.com play Pragmata on the new episode of Max Settings! www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow #NVIDIAPartner

We had an amazing trip to Valencia to learn more about Virtue and a Sledgehammer. We're editing the MinnMax Spotlight as quickly as possible, stay tuned for a huge video. @deconstructeam.bsky.social were unbelievable hosts, please wishlist the game as thanks! store.steampowered.com/app/3743260/...

We're hiring a fundraising manager! If you have business development or non-profit fundraising experience, consider joining our team! Extremely proud that, in a field that struggles with funding and stability, we're offering a competitive salary with benefits!!

Unbelievably sweet video of @kelslewin.bsky.social and her mom cooking up a birthday meal for me. youtu.be/VN09BfUspSk Follow Dana's Kitchen on Twitch, her setup rules! www.twitch.tv/danaskitchen...

@danryckert.com @grubb.wtf Thanks for the kind words on the latest Bombcast! I've never been so flattered and offended with the phrase "He's game media's Mr. Beast."

"I don't want to be a Shenmue sicko. I'm not like you! I'm hot!" @sarahpodz.bsky.social comes to terms with her new identity on the latest episode of The MinnMax Show. youtube.com/live/BsCyu-f...

If you are able to help support our site migration that would be amazing! I am very bad at asking for help but right now, @butwhytho.net needs it. We have to get set up on a new host, work with a dev, and our old host still has not refunded us the $3k they took. Anything helps!

If you're able, here's @butwhytho.net's support page where you can subscribe OR give an individual, customizable donation: butwhytho.net/support/ They are having to weather a supremely shit situation with their host, so if you want to support independent games media, well, here's one way!

The MinnMax community hit our New Show Overflow sub goal on Twitch, which means we're reviving a rejected New Show Plus idea for a bonus episode! We're reviving Dana’s Kitchen Crossover! Join @kelslewin.bsky.social and her lovely mother Dana as they cook at 5pm Central! www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow

Anybody who says this on the moon should be kicked off of the moon.

Pragmata rules. Capcom made a new IP that just makes you happy to be gamin'. We talk all about it on the new episode of The MinnMax Show with @jacobgeller.com, @kylehilliard.com, @gameonysus.bsky.social, and @ohheyitsjeffm.bsky.social. youtube.com/live/BsCyu-f...

UFO 50 hits Japan today! This was a pretty huge undertaking given there were several dozen games to localize but the team did an amazing job and the Japanese version looks awesome. Big 💙 to @mossmouth.bsky.social and @perryjon.bsky.social and everyone who worked to make the JP release a reality!

Really fun, live episode of The MinnMax Show today.

Hey hey! Thanks to @secondwindgroup.com for including MinnMax in the curation of their showcase coming up on April 23rd!

A huge thank you to everybody who came out to MinnMax's community meetup in Valencia, Spain!

Hola! @jacobgeller.com and @yozetty.bsky.social are in Spain filming a MinnMax Spotlight on @deconstructeam.bsky.social. Today's the day for MinnMax's meetup! April 14th - 6-9pm Las Cervezas Del Mercado - Colón Carrer de Jorge Juan, 19, L'Eixample Valencia, Spain. www.patreon.com/posts/join-m...

People of Spain, reminder that MinnMax is hosting a community meetup on Tuesday at 6pm in Valencia! MinnMax Community Meetup Tuesday, April 14th - 6-9pm Las Cervezas Del Mercado - Colón Carrer de Jorge Juan, 19, L'Eixample, 46004 Valencia, Spain Learn more - www.patreon.com/posts/join-m...

Your prayers have been answered: Pew Pew Bang - The Sims Episode is now live! The crew discuss the storied series, its expansive modding community, and just how much conflict they want to throw in there. youtu.be/gFAzm0Pr-Rk

Any dedicated game collector types out there who plan to be at Midwest Gaming Classic in a couple of weeks and open to talking about the nature of the collector's market... on camera? DM me if that sounds like you!

"Planet Earth, you are a crew."

Post Games is available for $1 until Monday at midnight! + 5 episodes of the gaming history series Past Games, including Tim Rogers on L.A. Noire + Audiobook history of Street Fighter: The Movie! + 5 videos of Video Game Journalism 101! + Nearly 50 bonus segments! + No ads! + Early access!

Excellent Delayed Input from Kyle Bosman this week. Y’all watching this show? youtu.be/OEOfpbF3T0o?...

this article from @mprnews.org is rad as hell: www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0... (MN game dev forever!!!!!!)

Samson: A Tyndalston Story is like a little injured baby bird that @leovader.com just can't look away from. We talk about the ambitious open-world crime game from the creator of Just Cause and Mad Max on the new episode of The MinnMax Show! youtu.be/1hqvyRjUUpY

The MinnMax Show is now live! @leovader.com, @kylehilliard.com, @kelslewin.bsky.social, and @yozetty.bsky.social talk about Samson's mean streets of Tyndalston, People of Note, Monster Hunter Stories 3, AND the future of Star Fox. youtu.be/1hqvyRjUUpY

The Triple-i Initiative Showcase was freakin' fantastic, with new game reveals from the creators of 1000xResist and more. Don't miss our full reaction stream with @haleyfax.bsky.social, @leovader.com, and @yozetty.bsky.social. youtube.com/live/5GvlOe0...

Spain! Come out to MinnMax's community meetup on Tuesday, April 14th. @jacobgeller.com and @yozetty.bsky.social will be in Valencia and want to say hello! You don't need to be a Patreon supporter to attend, bring a friend. More details here - www.patreon.com/posts/join-m...

Ninja Theory are looking for a social media and comms manager of any level. Hybrid/remote on an 18-month contract Position closes on 29th April :) #GameDev #GameDevJobs #GameJobs

Don't miss Mendel Palace's soundtrack from Pokémon's Junichi Masuda.

There's just not enough room on this earth for all of these amusement parks. Astronaut Leo share's his thoughts on leaving the planet behind. youtu.be/ZqxMvKbXwGU

Good morning! I highly recommend anyone who thinks they might possibly interested to apply for my job at IGN. It is a fantastic (UNION!!!!!) job working with the absolute best people. I have loved it with all my heart. You will too. www.ziffdavis.com/careers/jobs...

What happened to the new Timesplitters game and the revival of Free Radical? Get the full story in the latest MinnMax Interview. youtu.be/YO6MX4TXsBg

This week's Bonus Pod is @haleyfax.bsky.social firing on all informative cylinders, from a thorough discussion about the state of indie publisher agreements and recent upheavals with Pokemon patents. www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-...

Gaming royalty right here.

"I can't imagine it'll have been any fun to make." GoldenEye 007's designer shares his thoughts on 007 First Light and sheds light on the N64 classic's development in the new MinnMax Interview. youtu.be/YO6MX4TXsBg

@yozetty.bsky.social, @kylehilliard.com, and Nick Stefanacci discuss the latest Nintendo Movie, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on this spoilercast. Is it as bad as critics say or did it make us relive a childlike whimsy? Let's A GOOOOO! youtu.be/HbMuwruE-Ms

Spain! Join @jacobgeller.com and @yozetty.bsky.social for MinnMax's first European community meetup. Bring a friend, come say hello. MinnMax Community Meetup Tuesday, April 14th - 6-9pm Las Cervezas Del Mercado Valencia, Spain Learn more here - www.patreon.com/posts/join-m...