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Will Link talk in the first trailer for The Legend of Zelda? @gameonysus.bsky.social can't handle his first words on the new episode of The MinnMax Show. youtu.be/0WPCuhxHjX0

Yesssss! Don’t miss this if you want to see under the hood on how games are stitched together. I’ve wanted to make a series like this forever but Double Fine done and did it! youtu.be/VMa5xbjL3BU?...

Weeks ago when I bought this art for a podcast backdrop it didn't feel like a radical political statement.

after flying back from Vegas last week, I was just laid off from Inverse today. I'm open to connecting over email at [email protected] and I'm definitely still in the writing and editing space. Expect a more in-depth explanation coming soon in my Updater newsletter. shannonliao.substack.com

Breaks my heart to share this, but today is my last day at The Verge and I am looking for work! I'd really like to stay in video games, preferably in some kind of journalistic capacity but I can do PR/Marketing and maybe even a lil Narrative Design. Please get in touch! www.ashparrish.com

Please also keep in mind @shannonliao.bsky.social @robinbombus.bsky.social and @theloniusly.bsky.social who are all equally incredible writers and creators. It was nothing but a joy to work with them, in every way.

Inverse's Gaming section is being shut down as the company "divests" from gaming content. I'm out of a job along with my wonderful co-writers. I've put my heart and soul into this job for four years. Gonna need to take time to process, but I'm now completely open for work - and boy do I need it.

"Directing The Beatles: Rock Band is the hardest thing I've ever done in my life."

What's your boldest prediction for gaming in 2026? We each share our earth-shattering picks on the new episode of The MinnMax Show. youtu.be/0WPCuhxHjX0

The new episode of The MinnMax Show is live! We go out on a limb and share some bold predictions about gaming in 2026, then we're joined by @midimyers.com from @mothership.blog to answer your fun questions!

Spending your morning reading flirtatious Facebook messages from 20 years ago will detach you from time and space. youtu.be/--SNvrtyNxE

Today at 34 & Park in Minneapolis, a woman tried to drive down the street where a protest had broken out in front of a home ICE was raiding, saying she had a doctor apt to get to. ICE agents busted out her windows, cut off her seatbelt, and pulled her out before arresting her.

Thank you for making Minnesota not feel alone right now. Since MinnMax is a Minneapolis-based outlet, we unpack how the city is feeling in this public episode of Bonus Pod. youtu.be/OY6ZPb2NHO8 ICE out of Minneapolis.

Join the Backstage Pass tier on MinnMax's Patreon to vote for this week's New Show Plus! Should we compete against @giantbomb.bsky.social's @grubb.wtf in Baby Steps? Read our old, embarrassing dating messages? The choice is in your hands! Poll closes at midnight. www.patreon.com/posts/148057...

A video of ICE agents conducting door-to-door searches today in Minneapolis The homeowner requests a warrant repeatedly, is told they don't require one, then is told they're getting it, then the agents storm in anyway They also point a taser at her to try and disrupt filming

On the pod this week: straight up some of the best titles of last year

new pod! we did a fun draft of our Most Anticipated games. let us know which draft list you think was the best! (even though it's clearly mine) thanks to @marioprime.bsky.social for guesting!

Update on the job opening for a MinnMax Production Assistant: We're still sorting through applicants. To be specific, we have 20 folks or so who are extremely qualified and we're doing another pass to line up interviews with the top of the top. Thanks for your patience on this one, it's a lot!

Especially with two kids now, I appreciate podcasting so much for giving several hours every week where (in theory) you're as focused as you can be, as good of a listener as you can be, as thoughtful as you can be, and as funny as you can be.

hi! i'm co-founding a new gaming website with my former polygon colleague @zoehhannah.com. it's called mothership.blog. i made it for someone like me... the kind of website i always wished we had in our space. watch the video to learn more :D

I'll be going to DICE for the first time this year. What should I know? Is it important to go for the full three days?

Oh no.

Reminder: Use the video cameras in your pocket for good.

Get out and talk to people. Don't isolate. Wise words from Kelsey Lewin on the new episode of The MinnMax Show. youtu.be/Bs_l0AXC0lk

The new episode of The MinnMax Show is live! We run down the community's version of The Two Tens, rave about some impactful hidden gems from 2025, and Kelsey sings the praises of Octopath Traveler 0. Oh, and somehow Baby Steps has returned.

I am outside Roosevelt now, my daughter goes there. Talked to staff, ICE was in a car pursuit of someone and they crashed and went up on school property. Teachers formed a circle around the person to protect them. Ice releases tear gas and took two people

You and your wife drop your 6-year-old off at school. You just moved here. You see ICE terrorizing your new neighbors. You film them, as is your legal right. Your wife complies with orders. She is then shot in the head. You still have to pick up your child later today. This could be you.

Years and years ago my roommate gave me the best possible dating advice: Shut up. We unpack some old cringey dating messages on the latest Bonus Pod.

I'm extremely proud the MinnMax community has grown so far beyond old-school Game Informer fans, a majority of our Patreon supporters only know us from the MinnMax era at this point. www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-...

If you’re a fellow dork for numbers and the meat and potatoes of running a media outlet, the new Bonus Pod is filled to the brim with analytics and survey results. Unlock the podcast at the $5 tier.

Patreon supporters! Don't forget to fill out this quick survey on how we can improve MinnMax, please. www.patreon.com/posts/2025-o...

How far will JeffM go to make Baby Steps MinnMax's Game of the Year? There are no limits... Don't miss the big grand finale for MinnMax's Game of the Year debate for 2025! youtu.be/lIQd-zokVnQ

"I got hella whimsy!" Don't miss the FINAL debate about MinnMax's 2025 Game of the Year, available now on YouTube and your favorite podcast app! youtu.be/lIQd-zokVnQ

Fields of Mistria is $11.19 on Steam early access buff.ly/3CZ32kv Deck verified

It was an honor to debate the year's best games and lock down The Two Tens list with the full MinnMax crew, there were definitely some surprises in this episode... youtu.be/lIQd-zokVnQ If you enjoy long-form GOTY debates, please help share long-form GOTY debates!

Would you like an image of your choice to be seen over 1 million times for only $50? Join the Supporter Slideshow tier on MinnMax's Patreon and put a picture of your business, indie game, pet, marriage, whatever you want on every video in January! www.patreon.com/posts/choose...

Mega64‘s Game Awards make me laugh like a maniac. Somehow I’m always surprised and delighted when they pop up in my feed. youtu.be/Iz_uL6zoX8I?...

Watch the best moments from MinnMax our new Best Of video for 2025! One hour, all of the best moments, for your viewing pleasure. Thanks for sharing! youtu.be/e6mHbc1b3GQ

In 2025 I played 130 games, here’s a full list. How many games did I finish, you ask? How dare you. That’s an attack. Mind your own business. Thank you for asking.

PS Portalin' nonsense for some quick trophy hunts for the rest of the night.

MinnMax's Production Assistant position is still open. | If you've applied, bear with us: We've received 124 applications so it will take us some time to get through them all. We hope to respond within a week. Thank you!

I had such a good time putting together this highlights video for MinnMax's 2025, really proud of the whole crew. Any help sharing this Best Of is appreciated! www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6mH...

We're premiering a Best Of MinnMax 2025 video on YouTube this Monday at 11:15am Central, tune in live and join the chat! youtu.be/e6mHbc1b3GQ

Here's @yozetty.bsky.social's Top 10 Games of 2025! Click through this public Patreon post to see lists from all of the other MinnMax cohorts AND a ton of friends of the show! www.patreon.com/posts/everyb...

Here's @jjdotbiz.bsky.social's Top 10 games from 2025! We collected Top 10s from friends of MinnMax, including the esteemed researcher for @blankcheck.bsky.social! Check out all of our Top 10s in this public Patreon post. www.patreon.com/posts/everyb...

Here's @charalanahzard.bsky.social's Top 10 games of 2025! Don't miss MinnMax's big round-up of Top 10s in this public Patreon post, which includes our "guest cohorts" from the year like Alanah and Kyle Bosman! www.patreon.com/posts/everyb...

Everybody's Top 10 list is now up in a public Patreon post! www.patreon.com/posts/everyb... Here's @haleyfax.bsky.social's list! 1. Clair Obscur 2. Death Stranding 2 3. Blue Prince 4. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 5. Ghost of Yotei 6. The Alters 7. Grimshire 8. The Drifter 9. Arc Raiders 10. Dispatch

Win 2 Steam codes by following MinnMaxShow on Instagram and leaving a comment on our "Cool Santa" post today. We're randomly choose 12 lucky winners! www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow/ We're sooo close to hitting 10,000 followers. Make our Christmas dreams come true.

The new episode of The MinnMax Show kicks off The Two Tens: Our gigantic debate about the best games of 2025. I'll be damned if there's a bigger, more varied GOTY 2025 discussion on the internet. If you like it, help share it! youtu.be/5LSlLzgQGFs