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After nearly 10 hour of debate, here's the final list of MinnMax's Top 20 games of 2025... or, as we call it, The Two Tens.
Thanks for listening to The MinnMax Show!
Thanks for listening to The MinnMax Show!
January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
After nearly 10 hour of debate, here's the final list of MinnMax's Top 20 games of 2025... or, as we call it, The Two Tens.
Thanks for listening to The MinnMax Show!
Thanks for listening to The MinnMax Show!
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What are the takeaways after reading over 100 applications for a job at MinnMax? We unpack all of that and more on the new episode of Bonus Pod, available at the $5 tier.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
What are the takeaways after reading over 100 applications for a job at MinnMax? We unpack all of that and more on the new episode of Bonus Pod, available at the $5 tier.
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The poddcast is about to go! We're spelling podcast with two Ds now in 2026, by the way. twitch.tv/jeffgerstmann
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January 6, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The poddcast is about to go! We're spelling podcast with two Ds now in 2026, by the way. twitch.tv/jeffgerstmann
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Happy new year! We've got big plans for 2026, but this seems like as good a time as any to poll the room: What games do you want to see oral histories on in 2026?
January 2, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Happy new year! We've got big plans for 2026, but this seems like as good a time as any to poll the room: What games do you want to see oral histories on in 2026?
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Anyway, I’m meandering/basking in my thoughts while the credits roll.
Death Stranding is so damn good. Death Stranding 2 is so damn good.
Death Stranding is so damn good. Death Stranding 2 is so damn good.
January 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Anyway, I’m meandering/basking in my thoughts while the credits roll.
Death Stranding is so damn good. Death Stranding 2 is so damn good.
Death Stranding is so damn good. Death Stranding 2 is so damn good.
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PlayStation, for example, could have so easily been like, nah you’re making not-MGS MGS, and DS2 has a lot of that DNA in some ways, but DS is instead such a unique series.
It uses the foundational familiars to tell a story I’d wager a lot of publishers would quickly pass on
It uses the foundational familiars to tell a story I’d wager a lot of publishers would quickly pass on
January 4, 2026 at 7:44 PM
PlayStation, for example, could have so easily been like, nah you’re making not-MGS MGS, and DS2 has a lot of that DNA in some ways, but DS is instead such a unique series.
It uses the foundational familiars to tell a story I’d wager a lot of publishers would quickly pass on
It uses the foundational familiars to tell a story I’d wager a lot of publishers would quickly pass on
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Still lots to do in Death Stranding 2 but felt it was time to finish the story, and wow.
Death Stranding 2 is still very much that traditional 3rd person cinematic game etc blah blah but man am I so glad that Kojima is out here using AAA money to make such a batshit but heartfelt game like this
Death Stranding 2 is still very much that traditional 3rd person cinematic game etc blah blah but man am I so glad that Kojima is out here using AAA money to make such a batshit but heartfelt game like this
I recently posted that there are a lot of similarities between Death Stranding 2 and Stranger Things (esp when viewing Higgs as Vecna) but then 5 minutes later, I watched a climactic cutscene where a mannequin performed a dance routine while singing a pop version of BB’s Theme, so I deleted it
January 4, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Still lots to do in Death Stranding 2 but felt it was time to finish the story, and wow.
Death Stranding 2 is still very much that traditional 3rd person cinematic game etc blah blah but man am I so glad that Kojima is out here using AAA money to make such a batshit but heartfelt game like this
Death Stranding 2 is still very much that traditional 3rd person cinematic game etc blah blah but man am I so glad that Kojima is out here using AAA money to make such a batshit but heartfelt game like this
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We record a brand new episode for a brand new year tonight at 5:30 Pacific! If you've got a question for the show, just reply to this here post and we'll tackle it!
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January 4, 2026 at 8:05 PM
We record a brand new episode for a brand new year tonight at 5:30 Pacific! If you've got a question for the show, just reply to this here post and we'll tackle it!
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🎮 What better way to start off the new year than with my Top 10 Games of 2025! 🎮
1. Dispatch
2. Ghost of Yōtei
3. Sword of the Sea
4. Cronos: The New Dawn
5. Death Stranding 2
6. DOOM: The Dark Ages
7. Silent Hill F
8. Avowed
9. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
10. South of Midnight
What an awesome year
1. Dispatch
2. Ghost of Yōtei
3. Sword of the Sea
4. Cronos: The New Dawn
5. Death Stranding 2
6. DOOM: The Dark Ages
7. Silent Hill F
8. Avowed
9. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
10. South of Midnight
What an awesome year
January 2, 2026 at 5:46 PM
🎮 What better way to start off the new year than with my Top 10 Games of 2025! 🎮
1. Dispatch
2. Ghost of Yōtei
3. Sword of the Sea
4. Cronos: The New Dawn
5. Death Stranding 2
6. DOOM: The Dark Ages
7. Silent Hill F
8. Avowed
9. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
10. South of Midnight
What an awesome year
1. Dispatch
2. Ghost of Yōtei
3. Sword of the Sea
4. Cronos: The New Dawn
5. Death Stranding 2
6. DOOM: The Dark Ages
7. Silent Hill F
8. Avowed
9. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
10. South of Midnight
What an awesome year
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Rewatched The Matrix Resurrections and I do still quite enjoy what they made. Really fun, fascinating movie. The biggest miss for me remains the lack of Hugo Weaving…which alas, was down to scheduling, I suppose.
January 1, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Rewatched The Matrix Resurrections and I do still quite enjoy what they made. Really fun, fascinating movie. The biggest miss for me remains the lack of Hugo Weaving…which alas, was down to scheduling, I suppose.
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I'm often stunned by just how amazing Need for Speed 2015 looks even today. The visual quality they achieved at the time was truly groundbreaking - especially the integration between FMV and real-time graphics.
December 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I'm often stunned by just how amazing Need for Speed 2015 looks even today. The visual quality they achieved at the time was truly groundbreaking - especially the integration between FMV and real-time graphics.
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We're recording our annual game of the year show at 5 pm Pacific. Come watch either on Twitch or YouTube.
twitch.tv/p1podcast
youtube.com/p1podcast
twitch.tv/p1podcast
youtube.com/p1podcast
Twitch
Twitch is the world
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December 29, 2025 at 12:38 AM
We're recording our annual game of the year show at 5 pm Pacific. Come watch either on Twitch or YouTube.
twitch.tv/p1podcast
youtube.com/p1podcast
twitch.tv/p1podcast
youtube.com/p1podcast
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This is good to see. I've been driving a rental the past couple weeks (was in an accident - but just bumper damage, thankfully) and it's a VW with 90% touch driven controls. It's OK enough most of the time but if you need to quickly adjust/check something, it really sucks.
Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its senses.
Rejoice! Carmakers Are Embracing Physical Buttons Again
Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its…
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December 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
This is good to see. I've been driving a rental the past couple weeks (was in an accident - but just bumper damage, thankfully) and it's a VW with 90% touch driven controls. It's OK enough most of the time but if you need to quickly adjust/check something, it really sucks.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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And check out the full list at our website: www.digitalfoundry.net/features/gam...
Games of the Year 2025: The John Linneman Collection
Tons of side-scrolling action - including John's #1 pick.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
And check out the full list at our website: www.digitalfoundry.net/features/gam...
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It's not only the season to be jolly, it's the time of year where John Linneman reveals his favourite games of the last 12 months - and if you're looking for a list packed with triple-A titles, you may be disappointed... youtu.be/lLSs8y3BdLo
Digital Foundry Games of 2025: The John Linneman Collection!
YouTube video by Digital Foundry
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December 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It's not only the season to be jolly, it's the time of year where John Linneman reveals his favourite games of the last 12 months - and if you're looking for a list packed with triple-A titles, you may be disappointed... youtu.be/lLSs8y3BdLo
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Hey, my annual GOTY video is out! This year was tricky as I missed out of a number of games I wanted to play due to travel but I still found some real bangers and perhaps controversial picks.
It's not only the season to be jolly, it's the time of year where John Linneman reveals his favourite games of the last 12 months - and if you're looking for a list packed with triple-A titles, you may be disappointed... youtu.be/lLSs8y3BdLo
Digital Foundry Games of 2025: The John Linneman Collection!
YouTube video by Digital Foundry
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Hey, my annual GOTY video is out! This year was tricky as I missed out of a number of games I wanted to play due to travel but I still found some real bangers and perhaps controversial picks.
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As is tradition, it is time to repost the Holiday special @dark1x.bsky.social and I made a few years ago. 12 Days of Phoenix, putting John through the darkest, most shameful games on the PS2 for a jolly good holiday time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slkt...
DF Retro at Christmas: The 12 Days of Phoenix Highlights
YouTube video by Digital Foundry
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December 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
As is tradition, it is time to repost the Holiday special @dark1x.bsky.social and I made a few years ago. 12 Days of Phoenix, putting John through the darkest, most shameful games on the PS2 for a jolly good holiday time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slkt...
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Oh heck yes! Also, this is just the highlights. Patrons get access to the 12 individual episodes and they're still amazing.
As is tradition, it is time to repost the Holiday special @dark1x.bsky.social and I made a few years ago. 12 Days of Phoenix, putting John through the darkest, most shameful games on the PS2 for a jolly good holiday time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slkt...
DF Retro at Christmas: The 12 Days of Phoenix Highlights
YouTube video by Digital Foundry
www.youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Oh heck yes! Also, this is just the highlights. Patrons get access to the 12 individual episodes and they're still amazing.
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Man, this breaks my heart to see. The employment situation in games is ridiculously difficult right now.
I am so deeply sorry to be in the position to have to pull this lever again, but I just watched my car get towed away and I don't really know what else to do anymore.
More details in the update & description, but if you're able to help out or share, we would be grateful beyond words.
More details in the update & description, but if you're able to help out or share, we would be grateful beyond words.
Donate to Help Andrew & Savannah's Family Stay Afloat, organized by Andrew Elmore
Hey there! I'm Andrew, this is my wife Savannah. We have two kids, and we're… Andrew Elmore needs your support for Help Andrew & Savannah's Family Stay Afloat
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December 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Man, this breaks my heart to see. The employment situation in games is ridiculously difficult right now.
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This video took a while to make but it’s finally out! A lot of the capture work for Part 2 is complete as well. I’ll finish that after the holiday! Enjoy.
20 years after its launch, we unboxed an untouched Xbox 360 - and here's what we did with it next. Today, we're publishing the first part of our retrospective on every single Xbox 360 launch game. Includes a look at the original launch Blades dash! youtu.be/K8d5j22toZY
DF Retro: Xbox 360 Revisited - Every Launch Game Tested - Part 1
YouTube video by Digital Foundry
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December 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This video took a while to make but it’s finally out! A lot of the capture work for Part 2 is complete as well. I’ll finish that after the holiday! Enjoy.
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Tonight, we podcast! Join us at 5:30 pacific but also feel free to drop a question for the show in a reply to this post!
big bird is riding in a horse drawn carriage with the words tonight we ride below him
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December 21, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Tonight, we podcast! Join us at 5:30 pacific but also feel free to drop a question for the show in a reply to this post!
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Thinking about it - the main issue is that I try to do more than I can handle sometimes. I'm not forced to do anything - but I want to make great videos. The only solution is to basically make less good videos...but that's not as easy as it sounds.
December 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Thinking about it - the main issue is that I try to do more than I can handle sometimes. I'm not forced to do anything - but I want to make great videos. The only solution is to basically make less good videos...but that's not as easy as it sounds.
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Interesting responses. I don't want to work extra but it's the only way I can get stuff done in a reasonable amount of time. Weird situation. I think it's working from home that makes this much more of an issue. I've been feeling super burned out this year and not sure how to fix that.
December 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Interesting responses. I don't want to work extra but it's the only way I can get stuff done in a reasonable amount of time. Weird situation. I think it's working from home that makes this much more of an issue. I've been feeling super burned out this year and not sure how to fix that.