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Game Mess Decides

Jeff Grubb's Game Mess
Xbox
Nintendo
Playstation
Microsoft
Game Awards
Game Pass
Sony
Resident Evil
Game Development
Gaming Industry
Battlefield 6
Halo
Metroid Prime 4
Indie Games
Call Of Duty
Ubisoft
Mario Kart
Bungie
Elden Ring
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

The Game Mess Decides podcast is the weekly gaming news show from Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti. They decide all of the biggest issues in gaming so you don't have to think for yourself.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes493Founded10 years ago
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Video GamesComedyLeisure

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Recent Guests

Sean Turboshow McDowell
Guest host for the Mess of a Guess segment
Uncharted Wolf / Turboshow segment organizer
Episode: 454: ARE YOU EXCITED FOR THE DUSKBLOODS NETWORK TEST?
Dan Reichert
Guest on panel (often contributes to episodes)
Former contributor, general games media personality
Episode: 448: 007 FIRST LIGHT REVIEW

Hosts

Jeff Grubb
Host of the show; prominent industry analyst and writer with a history at Game Mess Decides and Giant Bomb; frequently contributes insider perspectives.
Mike Minotti
Co-host with a focus on market trends, game design perspectives, and industry analysis; long-time collaborator with Jeff Grubb.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 586 ratings
  • Stop whining

    This would be a great show if all you did was talk about video games you enjoyed and maybe slightly criticized games that weren’t so good but the constant whining about prices, how companies are run and how you guys know how companies should be run. You should probably stop podcasting and start running companies then.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Warriors86
    Canada2 months ago
  • Love these two shooting the shit about this insane industry. Thanks guys. It's been a great addition to my weekly rotation.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    crashinpa
    6 months ago
  • Great Duo

    Love Jeff and Mike, always funny and enjoy their dynamic together. One of their moderators chimes in a bunch and interrupts them constantly, really ruins the flow and gets annoying. Knocks down a few stars for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    NerfHerderV1
    United States9 months ago
  • Great show

    Been listening for years and these guys rock, they know their stuff and are as authentic as they come. It’s a great show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr0d310
    United Statesa year ago
  • Horrid radical political ideology now

    Cannot even listen anymore as just awful and caustic. So radical and uninformed now. The worst

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    fulltilted
    United Statesa year ago

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Some listeners note heavy advertising in episodes.
A portion appreciates insider takes, while others wish for broader topics beyond gaming news.
Overall, listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and knowledge of gaming industry dynamics.

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Apple Podcasts
#38
United States/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#175
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#42
Canada/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#122
United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#181
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#47
Australia/Leisure/Video Games

Talking Points

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422: NEW STEAM MACHINE!!
Q: What do you think of Valve's new hardware?
It's a good thing, but there's a lot of skepticism about its power and price.
402: MARATHON DELAYED INDEFINITELY
Q: What do you think about Marathon getting delayed?
It surprised a lot of developers at Bungie and is being taken as evidence of dysfunction at the company.
385: WE LOVE AVOWED
Q: How would you sum up the combat mechanics in Avowed?
The combat is punchy and refined, making it feel impactful and engaging for various play styles with melee and magic.
385: WE LOVE AVOWED
Q: What are your thoughts on the game's visuals?
The visuals are vibrant and colorful, which makes the world a lot more pleasant and fun to navigate than other typically drab medieval settings.
375: GAME AWARDS DRAMA
Q: How much Game Awards discourse have you been following?
KJ has been following quite a bit and finds the discourse amusing rather than troubling.

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A fast-paced, humor-inflected gaming news show led by two veteran industry commentators. Episodes center on current headlines, industry dynamics, and cross-media implications, often mixed with banter, audience chatter, and playful segments. The hosts favor clear opinions, insider-esque takes, and lively debates, making it engaging for listeners who want quick takes, behind-the-scenes context, and a community feel. Noteworthy is the duo's willingness to challenge industry moves with skepticism, while maintaining a humor-driven, approachable vibe that keeps conversations accessible even as topics get complex. Potential listeners who enjoy energetic banter, deep-deld-up pricing and platform discussions, and a steady stream of insider perspecti... more

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