The Alters Review, Donkey Kong Bananza, Switch 2's Final Verdict
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MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Jeff Marchiafava, Leo Vader, Haley MacLean, and Kyle Hilliard unpack all of the fun details revealed in the Nintendo Direct all about Donkey Kong Bananza and his new best bud Pauline before we talk about our experience with the Nintendo Switch 2 weeks after the system's launch. Then Leo, Haley, and JeffM explain why The Alters from 11 bit is such a unique, incredible, and stressful experience. 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
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To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:51 - Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct
00:19:23 - Kyle's take on Switch 2
00:21:09 - Welcome Tour
00:31:05 - Switch 2 final verdict
00:40:32 - Factor Meals
00:42:14 - The Alters
01:04:22 - Squeakross: Home Squeak Home
01:11:06 - FBC: Firebreak
01:20:56 - No Man's Sky on Switch
01:26:55 - To A T
01:31:19 - Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
01:36:33 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/
01:39:07 - Community questions
02:23:20 - Get A Load Of This
JeffM’s GALOT - https://www.ign.com/articles/hideo-kojima-made-significant-changes-to-death-stranding-2-because-playtesters-thought-it-was-too-good
Leo's GALOT - https://www.404media.co/teachers-are-not-ok-ai-chatgpt/
Hanson's GALOT - https://bulkbookstore.com/footballs-greatest-myths-and-legends-9781669040293?srsltid=AfmBOort2REhlnseqvYdo2_gjER9qFmqpN4wO5xc-mUv8p6ivKwyzGV6Efk
Kyle's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCj6iZzCkkc
Community GALOT - https://www.pcgamesn.com/dead-by-daylight/five-nights-at-freddys-dlc-launch-steam-player-count
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2:37:16
Resident Evil Requiem, Mixtape, SGF's Game Of The Show
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MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Kelsey Lewin, Janet Garcia, and Jacob Geller share their full thoughts on Summer Game Fest 2025 and share their picks for the "Game of the Show". They got to experience behind-closed-doors gameplay demos for things like Resident Evil Requiem, Ninja Gaiden 4, and 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
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Check out Janet's article on the protests and SGF - https://pentopixels.com/article/summer-game-fest-2025-ice-protests-la
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To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:15 - Attending Summer Game Fest
00:18:57 - Summer Game Fest's Showcase
00:25:54 - Mixtape
00:35:27 - Xbox event and Gears of War
00:37:15 - ROG Xbox Ally X
00:44:05 - Ninja Gaiden 4
00:47:03 - Turtle Beach
00:49:06 - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
00:51:43 - Stranger Than Heaven
00:55:08 - Resident Evil Requiem
01:05:39 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword
01:09:06 - Pragmata
01:14:51 - LEGO Party
01:18:08 - MSI
01:19:57 - Keeper
01:21:56 - The Outer Worlds 2
01:25:21 - Deadpool VR
01:27:51 - Grounded 2
01:28:20 - Toem 2
01:30:35 - No Ghosts At The Grand
01:32:45 - Ratatan
01:36:36 - Escape Academy 2
01:39:12 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/
01:40:28 - Community questions
02:09:15 - Get A Load Of This
Janet’s GALOT - https://www.lapl.org/summer
Jacob's GALOT - https://www.fastcompany.com/91349730/how-these-hot-pink-chairs-became-a-symbol-of-the-l-a-protests
Hanson's GALOT - https://gamehistory.org/episode-132-croc-remaster/
Kelsey's GALOT - https://pentopixels.com/article/summer-game-fest-2025-ice-protests-la
Community GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/s/oBr0SrE3Ox
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2:23:21
Switch 2 Launch, State Of Play Highlights, Fantasy Life i
We'll DM you a Steam code for the excellent Star of Providence (overwhelmingly positive reviews) if you support MinnMax at the $5 tier on Patreon! Offer ends 6/9/25, we'll post on all social media if we run out of codes. https://www.patreon.com/minnmax
On this episode of The MinnMax Show, Ben Hanson, Sarah Podzorski, Leo Vader, and Jeff Marchiafava gather in the MinnMax Studio to unbox their feelings on the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 after their first day with the system. We talk about Mario Kart World and debate the quality of Welcome Tour. Then we share highlights from Sony's State of Play, featuring Lumines Arise, the exciting reveal of Marvel Tōkon, and the Final Fantasy Tactics remaster! Then Sarah shares her thoughts on Elden Ring Nightreign and we all discuss Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. 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
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To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:03 - Get a Steam code for Star of Providence
00:05:37 - Nintendo Switch 2 launch
00:10:24 - Welcome Tour
00:21:29 - Unboxing Switch 2
00:23:08 - Mario Kart World
00:32:03 - Conclusions on Switch 2's launch
00:34:14 - MSI Giveaway
00:36:21 - State of Play Highlights
00:37:08 - 007 First Light
00:41:52 - Lumines Arise
00:45:02 - Final Fantasy Tactics
00:49:06 - Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
00:54:23 - Pragmata
00:55:26 - Elden Ring Nightreign
01:03:37 - The Last of Us Part 2's No Return roguelike
01:07:05 - 9 Kings
01:13:03 - Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
01:24:41 - Win a Nintendo Switch 2
01:26:00 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/
01:27:29 - Community questions
02:06:39 - Get A Load Of This
Leo’s GALOT - https://www.amazon.com/Vanquish-Official-Guide-Future-Press/dp/0744012600
Sarah's GALOT - https://www.theverge.com/news/680966/nintendo-switch-2-gamestop-screens-staples
Hanson's GALOT - https://www.dictionary.com/e/ampersand/
Kyle's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2JHChJpG_A
Community GALOT - https://x.com/tobyfox/status/1930322392792084813
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2:19:09
Elden Ring Nightreign Review, SGF Predictions, Black Panther Canceled
MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Jacob Geller, and Kyle Hilliard, are joined by GameSpot's managing editor Tamoor Hussain to talk about Summer Game Fest as we share our biggest predictions for the summer reveal season. Then Tamoor and Kyle talk about playing From Software's Elden Ring Nightreign and we unpack the unfortunate cancelation of EA's Black Panther game and studio from former heads of Monolith and Shadow of Mordor. 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
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Learn more about MinnMax's Minneapolis meetup on August 9th at Utepils - https://www.patreon.com/posts/come-to-minnmaxs-129701152
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To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...
00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:07 - Get a Steam code for The Thing Remastered
00:07:03 - Summer Game Fest Predictions
00:39:29 - Hello Fresh
00:41:19 - Elden Ring Nightreign
01:04:00 - EA cancels Black Panther
01:10:43 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/
01:12:48 - Community questions
02:09:53 - Get A Load Of This
Tamoor’s GALOT - https://kotaku.com/mario-music-of-golden-proportions-5541606
Jacob's GALOT - https://youtu.be/N_IjDMbK46k?si=ZlhYnfE0WQvlEcVb
Hanson's GALOT - https://youtu.be/V-yWdNfo5CE?si=OFgjWwv2IciFemJ-&t=64
Kyle's GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/foone.bsky.social/post/3lcro77ertc2t
Community GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/10ppg6m/surge_protector_that_came_with_my_xbox_when_it/
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2:24:22
The Best Hidden Gems Of 2025 (So Far)
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MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Jacob Geller, Janet Garcia, Kyle Hilliard, and Jeff Marchiafava share some hidden gems from the first half of 2025 by talking about games like Starvaders and Shotgun Cop Man. Then we talk about the surprising tactics based based on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a destruction-focused delivery game from Konami! 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
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To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:45 - Spirit Swap: Lo-Fi Beats To Match-3 To
00:04:17 - Starvaders
00:11:10 - LOK Digital
00:16:33 - Spilled!
00:19:11 - Maze Mice
00:24:02 - Faceminer
00:32:22 - Shotgun Cop Man
00:34:17 - Starless Abyss
00:37:03 - Skin Deep and Promise Mascot Agency
00:38:23 - Moves of the Diamond Hand
00:42:52 - Dawnfolk
00:50:26 - Factor Meals
00:52:32 - Deliver At All Costs
01:02:45 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown
01:10:21 - Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker
01:14:59 - Blades of Fire
01:20:17 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/
01:20:53 - Community questions
02:00:48 - Get A Load Of This
JeffM’s GALOT - https://youtube.com/shorts/iC9Zlt7PbGI?si=UrpcE2qvPXPAci3k
Jacob's GALOT - https://www.gamefile.news/p/grow-a-garden-roblox-interview
Hanson's GALOT - https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/ask-the-developer-vol-18-mario-kart-world-part-4/?srsltid=AfmBOopDziKDTSO6ijuzcguBUmNAkefn26tkFDf3AI7YmzIxl9HAeSkg
Kyle's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE3uOVVjB98&t=1537s
Janet's GALOT - https://www.npr.org/2025/05/20/nx-s1-5405022/fake-summer-reading-list-ai
Community GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/shinobi602.bsky.social/post/3lpagvxq6j22k
Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer.
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Released every Thursday, The MinnMax Show features former Game Informer employees and beyond talking about the week's most exciting games or game industry news before reading feedback from the Patreon community found at patreon.com/minnmax.