Nintendo is going to destroy the legacy of Rusty's Real Deal Baseball, and no one is going to do anything about it! The company announced that it is shutting down the eShops for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS next March, and fans aren't happy. GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb discuss what this means on the latest episode of GamesBeat Decides podcast. The crew then takes on the rest of the news and your questions. Join them, won't you? Patreon.com/gamemess discord.gg/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Find past episodes here 

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236: SAVE RUSTY'S REAL DEAL BASEBALL

It's a big episode this week with NPD news, a Nintendo Direct, and more. The crew touches on the Direct slightly, but they spend a lot of time answering your questions about it and more. Join them, won't you?

235: TERRACAUCASIAN

I am too tired to do this because I'm watching Dragon Ball Evolution at 3:33 a.m.

234: GRAND THEFT AUTO 6 ANNOUNCED

Sony bought Bungie. What the hell is going on?!

?EMERGENCY: SONY ACQUIRES BUNGIE?

When the credits of the Mario movie finish, will Funky Kong approach Mario with an invitation to a wider universe? The crew discusses that and more on this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. Editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb also answer your questions and talk about the latest news. Join them, won't you? discord.gg/gamemess Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Find past episodes here

233: THE FUNKY INITIATIVE

We wrapped our latest GamesBeat Summit with Dean Takahashi, Rache Kaser, Jeff Grubb, and Mike Minotti. 

GB Summit: Into The Metaverse 2 Podcast Special

Welcome to the biggest news week in the 232-episode history of GamesBeat Decides. Editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti definitely have a lot to say about Microsoft acquiring Activision. Join them, won't you?

232: PHIL SPENCER'S ACTIVISION DESIRES

We run down our personal Top 5 games, and we talk about special categories to wrap up 2021.  Categories: Best games we had no expectations for (Doom 2016 award) The best game from an old franchise that needed a win Worst game of the year Most disappointing game Favorite gaming moment of the year Best character of the year 2021 was the year of... Breakthrough in representation Game we didn't get Game everyone else didn't get

GOTY 2021: Personal top 5s, biggest surprise, games we didn't get, and more

GamesBeat Decides discusses where the butthole should go on this week's episode. But first editors Rachel Kaser, Jeff Grubb, and Mike Minotti dive into the news about Troy Baker's NFT voice market, Xbox's brisk sales, and more. Join them, won't you?  VOTE FOR GAME MESS COMMUNITY GOTY Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Find past episodes here

231: WHERE THE BUTTHOLE GOES

E3 is dead again. We've been here like 40 times in the last 20 years. Can't wait to discuss this at the next E3. Join GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb, Mike Minotti, and Rachel Kaser (and then Dean Takahashi) for a discussion of news topics and then answers to your questions.  VOTE FOR GAME MESS COMMUNITY GOTY Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Find past episodes here 

230: OH, MY GOD! THEY KILLED E3!

10 BEST GAMES OF 2021

On this week's GamesBeat Decides, editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb look ahead to 2022. That includes a rundown of all the big games reportedly coming in the new year. The community, meanwhile, continues voting for its favorite game of 2021 as the GamesBeat Decides crew prepares its own GOTY deliberations. Things were quiet in the news, but Jeff and Mike caught up on a recent interview with Hideo Kojima and more. Listen, won't you? VOTE FOR GAME MESS COMMUNITY GOTY Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Find past episodes here

229: MOST ANTICIPATED GAMES OF 2022

A Christmas spectacular. GamesBeat editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb take a look back at 2021 and answer your questions. Also, the community continues to vote on GOTY.  You can vote for GOTY here.

228: SEASONINGS ****INGS

GamesBeat Decides tackles the big issues this week. That includes NPD sales for a hardware-starved holiday, the return of Splinter Cell, and more NFT madness. The crew then takes your questions on every possible topic, but mostly waifus and husbandos. Joing them, won't you? VOTE FOR GAME MESS COMMUNITY GOTY Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Find past episodes here

227: APOCALYPSE 2 STARRING BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

On this week's GamesBeat Decides, editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb determine the biggest news to come out of The Game Awards. The crew then looks ahead to what to expect in 2022. Join them, won't you? VOTE FOR GAME MESS COMMUNITY GOTY Patreon.com/gamemess Jeff Grubb’s Twitter Mike Minotti’s Twitter Watch live Friday afternoons on YouTube (subscribe and ring the bell) Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Find past episodes here

226: THE MIKE VOICE IN JEFF'S HEAD

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