MiniMapCast #137: Hover Hogs and Hand Grenades

A great deal of this episode is dedicated to talking about the recent layoffs in the games industry over the past two weeks. From Sony to EA to ZA/UM, the crash of the video game industry continues. 

Discussion Topics:

• February's Games Industry Layoffs
• Spelunky 2
• FOAMSTARS

Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!

This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To catch more MiniMap Streams, you can head to Twitch.tv/MiniMapAu

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Special thanks to Shook for allowing us to use their music on our podcast. You can find them at shook.bandcamp.com and twitter.com/iamshook

Welcome back to the MiniMapCast in 2024! This episode looks at the recent reports that the PS5 is entering the 'Latter half' of its life cycle, and Jeremy's time in Control and the AWE expansion.

Housekeeping: The MiniMapCast is moving to a fortnightly basis, and Kerry is taking a hiatus from being a regular on the podcast. This is so both Jeremy and Kerry can have more time to write during the week, and not be overburdened with a 3-hour live show every week. Also, the podcast is moving to Thursday, so we look forward to seeing you then!

Discussion Topics:

• PlayStation 5's Latter Half
• Control + AWE Expansion

Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!

This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To catch more MiniMap Streams, you can head to Twitch.tv/MiniMapAu

If you want to support us, make sure to head to patreon.com/MiniMapAu

You can follow us on Twitter here: @MiniMapAu@obiwanjezz@jun_ess@KJPalmer_24

Special thanks to Shook for allowing us to use their music on our podcast. You can find them at shook.bandcamp.com and twitter.com/iamshook

Happy New Year! It's time to get into the nitty-gritty and discuss the Game of the Year for 2023!

The Nominees:

• Baldur's Gate 3
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• Alan Wake II
• Lethal Company
• Armored Core VI: The Fires of Rubicon
• Resident Evil 4

Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!

This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To catch more MiniMap Streams, you can head to Twitch.tv/MiniMapAu

If you want to support us, make sure to head to patreon.com/MiniMapAu

You can follow us on Twitter here: @MiniMapAu @obiwanjezz @jun_ess @KJPalmer_24

Special thanks to Shook for allowing us to use their music on our podcast. You can find them at shook.bandcamp.com and twitter.com/iamshook

Welcome to the second annual MiniMap Awards! Let's break down the winners and bed-pissers of 2023!

Awards:

• Best “I can’t believe this game came out this year” Game
• Best Sidekick
• Most likely to have a retrospective rehabilitation in 5 years
• Where are they now?
• Best weapon
• Biggest Bed-Pisser (person or company)
• Best Moment of 2023
• Best new addition to Tears of the Kingdom
• This Game Can Hang Award
• Best Thing from Jeremy’s Month of October
• Best Mario Wonder ability
• Best Game I Wish I Got To
• Freshest idea
• Zeitgeist – Defining Game of 2023

Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!

This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To catch more MiniMap Streams, you can head to Twitch.tv/MiniMapAu

If you want to support us, make sure to head to patreon.com/MiniMapAu

You can follow us on Twitter here: @MiniMapAu @obiwanjezz @jun_ess @KJPalmer_24

Special thanks to Shook for allowing us to use their music on our podcast. You can find them at shook.bandcamp.com and twitter.com/iamshook

Oh, What a year it has been. 2023 is coming to a close, so it is time to look back at the most tumultuous year in Video Games, and try and piece together just what the fuck has happened. 

Discussion Topics: 2023 as a whole

Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!

This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To catch more MiniMap Streams, you can head to Twitch.tv/MiniMapAu

If you want to support us, make sure to head to patreon.com/MiniMapAu

You can follow us on Twitter here: @MiniMapAu@obiwanjezz@jun_ess@KJPalmer_24

Special thanks to Shook for allowing us to use their music on our podcast. You can find them at shook.bandcamp.com and twitter.com/iamshook

After one of the most contentious years at The Game Awards, Kerry and Jeremy come together to discuss why this year didn't feel quite right. Afterwards, we also talk about Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the new Final Fantasy XVI DLC, The Day Before's abysmal launch (recorded before the studio announced their closure) and Alan Wake II. It's a big week!!

Discussion Topics:

• Aftermath of The Game Awards 2023
• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
• Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Fallen DLC
• The Day Before
• Alan Wake II

Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!

This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To catch more MiniMap Streams, you can head to Twitch.tv/MiniMapAu

If you want to support us, make sure to head to patreon.com/MiniMapAu

You can follow us on Twitter here: @MiniMapAu@obiwanjezz@jun_ess@KJPalmer_24

Special thanks to Shook for allowing us to use their music on our podcast. You can find them at shook.bandcamp.com and twitter.com/iamshook

Kerry spent all week going in a big circle in Tears of the Kingdom while Jeremy enjoyed the new Kingdom Hearts Mobile Game. Afterwards they discuss the pros and cons of The Game Awards in the lead up to this week's big event.

Discussion Topics:

• KINGDOM HEARTS Missing-Link Closed Beta
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• Lies of P

Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!

This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To catch more MiniMap Streams, you can head to Twitch.tv/MiniMapAu

If you want to support us, make sure to head to patreon.com/MiniMapAu

You can follow us on Twitter here: @MiniMapAu@obiwanjezz@jun_ess@KJPalmer_24

Special thanks to Shook for allowing us to use their music on our podcast. You can find them at shook.bandcamp.com and twitter.com/iamshook

It's a week for catching up on our backlogs! Kerry talks about his experience of reaching the true ending in Armored Core 6, and Jeremy lays down his final thoughts on Tears of the Kingdom. We also discuss our time taking part in a Halo 2 Tableread for the Game On Cancer Charity Initiative.

Discussion Topics:

• Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!

This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To catch more MiniMap Streams, you can head to Twitch.tv/MiniMapAu

If you want to support us, make sure to head to patreon.com/MiniMapAu

You can follow us on Twitter here: @MiniMapAu@obiwanjezz@jun_ess@KJPalmer_24

Special thanks to Shook for allowing us to use their music on our podcast. You can find them at shook.bandcamp.com and twitter.com/iamshook

After discussing the hilarity of Lethal Company, we talk about Kerry falling deeper into Armored Core VI. We also discuss the 25th anniversaries of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Half-Life!

Discussion Topics:

• Lethal Company
• Armored Core VI: FIres of Rubicon
• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 25th Anniversary
• Half-Life 25th Anniversary
• Games of 1998

Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!

This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To catch more MiniMap Streams, you can head to Twitch.tv/MiniMapAu

If you want to support us, make sure to head to patreon.com/MiniMapAu

You can follow us on Twitter here: @MiniMapAu@obiwanjezz@jun_ess@KJPalmer_24

Special thanks to Shook for allowing us to use their music on our podcast. You can find them at shook.bandcamp.com and twitter.com/iamshook

We've got plenty to discuss this week as we talk about Kerry's return to Armored Core VI and Jeremy finishing Mario Wonder. We also spend time trying to place Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul in roles for Video Games!

Discussion Topics:

• Armored Core VI: FIres of Rubicon
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder
• Bryan Cranston & Aaron Paul Games Casting - Actor Hot Drop

Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!

This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To catch more MiniMap Streams, you can head to Twitch.tv/MiniMapAu

If you want to support us, make sure to head to patreon.com/MiniMapAu

You can follow us on Twitter here: @MiniMapAu@obiwanjezz@jun_ess@KJPalmer_24

Special thanks to Shook for allowing us to use their music on our podcast. You can find them at shook.bandcamp.com and twitter.com/iamshook