The MinnMax Show

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MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Kelsey Lewin, Haley MacLean, Jacob Geller, and Jeff Marchiafava unpack the huge news that PlayStation is ending production on discs for their games presumably for the PlayStation 6 in 2028. We even out the bad news by raving about Rhythm Heaven Groove on the Nintendo Switch and Meccha Chameleon before diving into the disastrous layoffs at Xbox and the ramifications of their big studio "reset". Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax

Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/Lj0XyTzStgg

Learn more about the Chicago MinnMax Community Meetup on July 14th here - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax/posts/chicago-meetup-161251182

Attend MinnMax's PAX West panels in September here - https://west.paxsite.com/en-us/guests/guest-profile.html?gtID=377141\&guest-name=MinnMax

Learn more about the Xbox BDS boycott here - https://bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xbox

Help support MinnMax's supporters!

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2783280/Cat_Secretary/ - Check out the demo for Cat Secretary

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:12 - PlayStation ending physical media in 2028

00:49:43 - Factor Meals Ad

00:51:31 - Rhythm Heaven Groove

01:11:36 - Good Story Guild Ad

01:12:54 - Xbox Reset/Layoffs

01:44:58 - Meccha Chameleon

01:52:44 - Star Fox

01:57:51 - LEGO Voyagers

02:04:37 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/

02:07:01 - Community questions

02:41:50 - Get A Load Of This

JeffM’s GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxB0gNCeCzs

Jacob's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uom1Sr_yjLw

Hanson's GALOT - https://www.startribune.com/lin-manuel-mirandas-minnesota-adventure/601861909

Haley's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/deadbydaylight/comments/1uo2dsq/my_final_project_from_university_a_custom_dead_by/

Community GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2tWl2e-Vdo

Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer.

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MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Janet Garcia, Jacob Geller, Haley MacLean, and Leo Vader run down the full game release calendar for 2026 and duel to determine who wants to play each game the most. Leave a comment below for who you think ended up with the best list. We talk about GTA VI, Marvel's Wolverine, Orbitals, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Control Resonant, Splatoon Raiders, and a whole lot more! Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax

Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/CfLgV84kz_Q

Here's Game Informer's 2026 game release calendar - https://gameinformer.com/2026

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To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:37 - July game releases

00:14:41 - August game releases

00:32:42 - Hello Fresh

00:34:49 - September game releases

01:00:28 - October game releases

01:23:33 - November game releases

01:35:02 - December game releases

01:35:34 - Undated 2026 releases

01:53:02 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/

01:54:2 - Community questions

02:14:31 - Get A Load Of This

Leo’s GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsKDQDORyh8

Jacob's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/1ugcybt/steam_controller_recharging_itself/

Hanson's GALOT - https://metaphorforge.com/visual-metaphor-example/

Janet's GALOT - https://www.theplayerstribune.com/yan-diomande-soccer-bundesliga-rb-leipzig-ivory-coast

Haley's GALOT - https://youtu.be/5-x404P3g1M?si=xtpU6lxMpncq6nRL\&t=627

Community GALOT - https://mynintendonews.com/2026/06/26/nintendo-has-raised-its-employees-base-salary-by-10/

*Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer.*

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MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, Jeff Marchiafava, and production assistant Nick Stefannaci review Star Fox on the Nintendo Switch 2, talk about the price reveal of GTA VI, weigh the pros and cons of the Steam Machine, and gush about some upcoming indie games via Steam Next Fest. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax

Watch and share the video version here - https://youtube.com/live/9fDMpOnmFtU

Help support MinnMax's supporters!

https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: RETURNOFTHESIXTH

To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:57 - Star Fox review

00:32:28 - GTA VI's new details

00:46:22 - Rhythm Heaven Groove

00:53:27 - Steam Machine

01:08:55 - Steam Next Fest

01:09:46 - Order of the Sinking Star

01:14:49 - Demonbluff

01:17:53 - Offbeat

01:19:37 - A Normal Golf Game

01:22:40 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/

01:24:19 - Community questions

02:06:45 - Get A Load Of This

Nick’s GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prk2tdAiqGg\&t=14s

JeffM's GALOT - https://youtu.be/TY1rGBFriII

Hanson's GALOT - https://youtu.be/sGJyXKuibiQ?is=tQ6a_5zbMZKSYD8h

Kyle's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLmoBgExnhU

Community GALOT - https://youtu.be/1lsV9I2NDO8

Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer.

Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax

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MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Jacob Geller, Kyle Hilliard, and special guest Bloomberg's Jason Schreier unpack the chaotic news out of Xbox that Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and more studios are in a state of flux and might be shut down if they can't find another buyer before July. Then things take a turn for the positive as we unpack Square-Enix's new HD-2D Team Asano ARPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales. Sarah Podzorski and Haley MacLean then join the show to talk about their big trip to Montreal for Dead by Daylight's 10th anniversary, Jacob raves about Project Wingman and Ace Combat, The Sims experts weigh in on Paralives, and we share some of our favorite Steam Next Fest demos. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax

Watch and share the video version of this podcast here - https://youtu.be/lOL3vaHTU9U

Check out Jason Schreier's new YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@jason-schreier

Listen to Jason Schreier's Triple Click podcast - https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/triple-click/

Learn more about the BDS Xbox Boycott here - https://bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xbox

Learn more about MinnMax's Chicago meetup here - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax/posts/chicago-meetup-161251182

Chicago MinnMax Community Meetup

Off Color Brewing Taproom (The Mousetrap)

1460 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642

Tuesday, July 14th from 8-10pm

RSVP Here - https://forms.gle/59Gd5dsbYHxaCSb16

Help support MinnMax's supporters!

https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: RETURNOFTHESIXTH

https://discoverpoco.com - Visit Pocahontas County, Iowa

To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:43 - Jason Schreier's new YouTube channel

00:03:24 - Xbox looming studio closures

00:31:25 - The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales

00:41:21 - Visit Pocahontas County, Iowa

00:42:42 - Dead by Daylight's 10th anniversary

00:55:27 - Project Wingman and Ace Combat

01:04:43 - Paralives

01:15:07 - Steam Next Fest

01:16:00 - Blood Dungeon

01:16:27 - Sprawl Zero

01:19:00 - Over The Hill

01:21:53 - Sensory Overload

01:24:27 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/

01:25:41 - Community questions

02:15:12 - Get A Load Of This

Sarah’s GALOT - https://www.dust2.us/news/74810/toad-ally-viral-jab-jabich-receives-hltv-profile

Jacob's GALOT - https://youtu.be/Is8N7B9b0GQ?si=TYS0h8Fs58l0kNKn

Hanson's GALOT - https://pelacase.com/blogs/news/biodegradable-packing-peanuts?srsltid=AfmBOoqLnh_g2mPor_G548pPv-8i1SMaEupocTd3BM0-pHL4g9O3Fe_9

Haleys GALOT - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1540487114278793

Community GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/mariobrothblog.bsky.social/post/3mob3l2xdoc24

Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer.

Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax

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We'll DM you a Steam code for Sifu if you're a new supporter joining at the $5 tier or if you upgrade to the Backstage Pass tier on Patreon before June 18th, 2026. https://www.patreon.com/minnmax

MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Kelsey Lewin, Kyle Hilliard, Janet Garcia, and special returning guest EllieJoyPanic unpack all of the exciting announcements from Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase, and the Nintendo Direct. They also talk about attending Summer Game Fest's Play Days and getting to play Control Resonant, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and more. We share our picks for Game of the Show and read off a ranked list assembled by the MinnMax community as well! Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax

Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/1nvMu8wDOHk

Follow EllieJoyPanic on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/elliejoypanic

Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/elliejoypanic.bsky.social

Help support MinnMax's supporters!

https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: RETURNOFTHESIXTH

https://factormeals.com/minnmax50off - 50% off with Promo Code: MINNMAX50OFF

https://www.discoverpoco.com - Visit Pocahontas County, Iowa

To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:35 - EllieJoyPanic and Summer Game Fest 2026

00:06:07 - Get a Steam code for Sifu

00:07:12 - Summer Game Fest's Game of the Show

00:07:33 - Gen Atlas

00:11:18 - Spyro: A Realm Beyond

00:19:21 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword

00:24:12 - Control Resonant

00:34:35 - Final Fantasy VII Revelation

00:53:08 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

01:08:26 - Starfox

01:11:12 - Xenoblade Genesis

01:17:14 - Persona 6

01:18:15 - Blood Dungeon

01:22:56 - Visit Pocahontas County, Iowa

01:24:29 - Resident Evil Veronica

01:28:40 - Star Trek: Shadow Frontier

01:32:10 - Mr. Records

01:33:58 - Slap Out Of It

01:35:07 - Crossfire

01:41:24 - Bub

01:42:10 - Duskbloods and other big announcements

01:46:44 - More Crossfire

01:49:30 - Sonic Pico Park

01:50:16 - The Game Of The Show - Community List

01:52:58 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/

01:54:32 - Community questions

02:26:54 - Get A Load Of This

Ellie’s GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps8cVQpJuWQ

Kelsey's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q21jZaUOa4Q

Hanson's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2WDfsiLiRA

Kyle's GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/cabel.panic.com/post/3mnpxqsbwok2i

Community GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/stirpicus.bsky.social/post/3mngsbu7t2s27

Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer.

Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax

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Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives

Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch

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