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The only other one I've consistently tracked is Fire Escape Cast. Those few feel like the rowdy little brother to this well behaved Podcast. Both great, all one big family.
6:15 i love how Sarah has and does and will always catch Ben hiveminding his way through a consensus, and confronts him on the spot. Their dynamic is always so cheeky and lovely.
Can't believe that 1000xResist got not even one nomination at the GOTY Awards. I feel like not enough people has played and it is easily in my top 5 of all time. Thanks Minnmax for mentioning it!!
1000xRESIST is peak. I treat the Game Awards like modern Hollywood - safe, short of ideas, and rarely worth anyone's time. In both games and film, the independent scene is infinitely richer in creativity.
i feel like “longstanding franchise” is a good category for remakes. it would also count sequels to long running franchises but that just makes the remakes work harder to compete against modern iterations which i think is fine since they need extra pressure to make up for not coming up with something entirely new. for example, this year it would be something like FFVII Rebirth, Silent Hill, and Dead Rising, but also Prince of Persia Lost Crown and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Idk, could be interesting as it focuses the question more on what these games do for their respective franchises today.
1:33:20 I totally agree with Sarah's point here, especially since she brought up earlier how MANY amazing indies there have been for so many different kinds of gamers. The Game Awards are mostly for ads, but it would be so nice to see more variety on such a big platform.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is such a JeffM game with all the math puzzles, I highly reccoment him to catch up on that because I think if Kyle and Haley also loved it it might be a 7th to 10th placer if he likes it aswell.
Ah man, I still have Metaphor: ReFantazio and Unicorn Overlord to play yet, so can't give my faves, but I have a feeling they'll be up there by the end of December
I'm still quite surprised to see wukong got a nomination. It's the 121st best game going by critic score and 116th going by user score on metacritic. I wasn't expecting that at all.
A great appetizer for the 2-10 episodes, best time of the year. I'm curious if anyone has played Crypt Custodian? I couldn't find any episode about it on RUclips.
Hearing Ben's TMI underwear story when he did the ads segment of this episode and the horror look at other cohorts is definitely a highlight of this episode. lol.
When Kelsey talk like dragon quest 3 remake is "Outdated" and old- you could make the same case about Mario Wonder, that 2D mario feels old and you just going from A to B. People who dont like the genre more like it.
Astro Bot, Balatro and Rebirth are my favorite games of the year. I really need to give 1000xResist a go. I do hope Astro Bot wins and more people buy that one. Selfishly I just want more Astro Bot and it's a game that my 6 year old just wants to play with me.
Rebirth is the incredibly obvious GOTY, from an objective standpoint (the scope alone is UNMATCHED). It likely won't win for 3 major reasons though: 1) Platform exclusivity 2) JRPG competition bleeding votes 3) INSANE length (it's just too damn big)
Minishoot Adventures is a great bullet hell action adventure hybrid; another great bullet hell inspired game this year is the action platformer Crypt Custodian
The Black Myth ambivalence is pretty disheartening. It's my #1, despite some mechanical flaws, personally. The source material is beautifully handled. If the nuances of Lord of the Rings (which Journey to the West is equivalent to) was adapted/thematically explored as a videogame this well/lovingly/tastefully, it would be a no brainer for people in the West, IMO. To use a Ben Hanson-style argument-- The chapter interlude animated sequences alone as an MP4 file are enough to deserve Game of the Year. =P
My current 2024 list: Rebirth > Infinite Wealth > Erdtree > Metaphor > Visions of Mana > Veilguard > Unicorn Overlord > DD2. Platinumed/100%ed all of them and the top 4 are very close.
if goty was pure, it would be only full releases of games released in the calendar year. but the cowards have cowtowed to the masses and allowed, remakes, years old games, dlc and EARLY ACCESS. utter hogwash
Pretty off topic I guess, but I noticed there’s no Deep Dive for The Witcher 3… The game is turning 10 here in a few months, and I was thinking it would be awesome to give it the full Minnmax treatment it deserves… Okay, now gonna watch this weeks show! Thanks as always everyone! 🫶
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I'm an engaged, active fan of at least 3 independent games media collectives and no one does GOTY discussions like MinnMax. I love y'all.
They're the best since the OG GiantBomb crew.
Congratulations on the engagement 🎉
"If it aint broken, don't fix it" worked here when doing Giantbomb better than current GB.
The only other one I've consistently tracked is Fire Escape Cast. Those few feel like the rowdy little brother to this well behaved Podcast.
Both great, all one big family.
@@benexler very good
Minnmax deserves a lot more subs. This channel is easily just as much a comedic one as it is about video games.
Any help sharing MinnMax online is appreciated!
Is Minnmax Online your upcoming mmo? Sweet !
Lvl99 JeffM rogue, mate.
The Minnmax GOTY discussion and the "things are thankful for in gaming" are the best 2 pieces of RUclips content all year.
Wicked marketing out of control it even got to Kelsey's sweater
YEESSSS. Favorite time of the year because of GOTY discussions, and no one does it better than MinnMax.
6:15 i love how Sarah has and does and will always catch Ben hiveminding his way through a consensus, and confronts him on the spot.
Their dynamic is always so cheeky and lovely.
Can't believe that 1000xResist got not even one nomination at the GOTY Awards. I feel like not enough people has played and it is easily in my top 5 of all time. Thanks Minnmax for mentioning it!!
No one played it.
1000xRESIST is peak. I treat the Game Awards like modern Hollywood - safe, short of ideas, and rarely worth anyone's time. In both games and film, the independent scene is infinitely richer in creativity.
Need you guys to do a Max Spoilers on Silent Hill 2!
wow wasn’t expecting an FD signifier mention but based on this awesome community, i’m not surprised
i feel like “longstanding franchise” is a good category for remakes. it would also count sequels to long running franchises but that just makes the remakes work harder to compete against modern iterations which i think is fine since they need extra pressure to make up for not coming up with something entirely new.
for example, this year it would be something like FFVII Rebirth, Silent Hill, and Dead Rising, but also Prince of Persia Lost Crown and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Idk, could be interesting as it focuses the question more on what these games do for their respective franchises today.
Tactical Breach Wizards is deserves more attention at the end of the year debates. Its so good
Agreed. Definitely one of my favourites from the year.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is my GOTY! It’s so incredible
I've played so many of these thanks to Steam Deck! This will be my most informed Two Tens. Super excited for the debates.
1:33:20 I totally agree with Sarah's point here, especially since she brought up earlier how MANY amazing indies there have been for so many different kinds of gamers. The Game Awards are mostly for ads, but it would be so nice to see more variety on such a big platform.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is such a JeffM game with all the math puzzles, I highly reccoment him to catch up on that because I think if Kyle and Haley also loved it it might be a 7th to 10th placer if he likes it aswell.
Kelsey’s giving mint berry crunch
Cosmo and Wanda type shirt
Ah man, I still have Metaphor: ReFantazio and Unicorn Overlord to play yet, so can't give my faves, but I have a feeling they'll be up there by the end of December
Caprese Salad -> Crab Rangoon -> Pakora
I'm still quite surprised to see wukong got a nomination. It's the 121st best game going by critic score and 116th going by user score on metacritic. I wasn't expecting that at all.
A great appetizer for the 2-10 episodes, best time of the year.
I'm curious if anyone has played Crypt Custodian? I couldn't find any episode about it on RUclips.
Hearing Ben's TMI underwear story when he did the ads segment of this episode and the horror look at other cohorts is definitely a highlight of this episode. lol.
Part 1 of 20 LETS GO
Best ad for MeUndies I’ve ever heard 😅. Excited that game of the year season is here, some of your best work year after year
JeffM needs to check out Ballionaire. It's pachinko but roguelite
When Kelsey talk like dragon quest 3 remake is "Outdated" and old- you could make the same case about Mario Wonder, that 2D mario feels old and you just going from A to B.
People who dont like the genre more like it.
Max spoilers 1000xRESIST!!
Sara with the W with the Mouthwashing rec right off the bat
Also Artic Eggs! Also oops Sarah.
How are those "tiny jumpscares" Ben mentioned? I'm a big wuss :)
Am I nuts?
Astro Bot, Balatro and Rebirth are my favorite games of the year. I really need to give 1000xResist a go. I do hope Astro Bot wins and more people buy that one. Selfishly I just want more Astro Bot and it's a game that my 6 year old just wants to play with me.
Say fuzzy pickles!!!
5:08 Missed joke oportunity, you could have said "You can be Game Informed" 😅
Rebirth is the incredibly obvious GOTY, from an objective standpoint (the scope alone is UNMATCHED). It likely won't win for 3 major reasons though:
1) Platform exclusivity
2) JRPG competition bleeding votes
3) INSANE length (it's just too damn big)
Minishoot Adventures is a great game. One of the only ones ive finished this year.
Okay, so Game of the Year
Here me out
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Minishoot Adventures is a great bullet hell action adventure hybrid; another great bullet hell inspired game this year is the action platformer Crypt Custodian
Kind of need Janet to be part of this…
Everyone except jeff m
What a perfect crew ❤
The Black Myth ambivalence is pretty disheartening. It's my #1, despite some mechanical flaws, personally. The source material is beautifully handled. If the nuances of Lord of the Rings (which Journey to the West is equivalent to) was adapted/thematically explored as a videogame this well/lovingly/tastefully, it would be a no brainer for people in the West, IMO.
To use a Ben Hanson-style argument-- The chapter interlude animated sequences alone as an MP4 file are enough to deserve Game of the Year. =P
I know bens nephew
Stalker 2 is already my favorite release from this year. It's not my game of the year though, I don't believe in that mentality lol
My current 2024 list: Rebirth > Infinite Wealth > Erdtree > Metaphor > Visions of Mana > Veilguard > Unicorn Overlord > DD2. Platinumed/100%ed all of them and the top 4 are very close.
I find it weird that people are allowed to vote on GOTY's when they haven't played all nominees. Am i the only one?
If they couldn't, either no one would be able to vote for anything or it would only be the most popular of the popular games
if goty was pure, it would be only full releases of games released in the calendar year.
but the cowards have cowtowed to the masses and allowed, remakes, years old games, dlc and EARLY ACCESS. utter hogwash
Metaphor is objectively best game of this year.
Mouthwashing, Arctic Eggs, and Infiniti Nikki, Sarah in a nutshell
Indiana Jones comes out mid December. Not that I think its goty but releasing in December is damning.
Minnmax is great
Metaphor. That is all.
Can’t wait to hear Janet’s trash takes on Rebirth
Pretty off topic I guess, but I noticed there’s no Deep Dive for The Witcher 3…
The game is turning 10 here in a few months, and I was thinking it would be awesome to give it the full Minnmax treatment it deserves…
Okay, now gonna watch this weeks show! Thanks as always everyone! 🫶