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Ben Hanson @yozetty.bsky.social · 13h

A huge congratulations to the Pew Pew Bang squad for locking down this nomination for Astra's first video game podcast award!

Tell a friend about the show, please!

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Suriel Vazquez @suriel.bsky.social · 23h

Happy to say I'm a co-author of @lostincult.co.uk's KILL THE PAST: 25 YEARS OF GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE! @metallicaisrad.bsky.social and I wrote about GHM's history through its games, delving into what makes them tick, how they fit into the company's ethos, and more. www.lostincult.co.uk/killthepast

KILL THE PAST: 25 YEARS OF GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE — Lost In Cult

www.lostincult.co.uk

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 1d

"Google's never made a creative thing in its life. Just because they have yellow bean bags doesn't mean they're creative."

After selling his studio to Google, @bangbangclick.bsky.social explains why Stadia failed in the new MinnMax Interview. youtu.be/aMl5fUlDxEU

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 1d

Assassin's Creed 3's creative director @bangbangclick.bsky.social wants to see a new (open world) entry set in India.

Don't miss our full MinnMax Interview with game industry veterans breaking down the current landscape for mid-size indie teams like Raccoon Logic. youtu.be/aMl5fUlDxEU

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 2d

Learn more about Ubisoft's abandoned sci-fi game called Pioneer in our new MinnMax Interview.

The game (teased in Watch Dogs 2) was going to be a bit like Hardspace: Shipbreaker, Deep Rock Galactic, and No Man's Sky. youtu.be/aMl5fUlDxEU

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Ben Hanson @yozetty.bsky.social · 2d

This week our ol' pal @benjaminreeves.bsky.social has hijacked New Show Plus for a huge poll.

We've joked/discused doing The Deepest Dive on The Bible for years and years at MinnMax, it's now in the poll if you want to vote to make it happen! Or hell, don't! www.patreon.com/posts/choose...

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 2d

"This is terrible... I just can't look at that thing."

The lead designer for Urbz: Sims in the City @bangbangclick.bsky.social explains how the surreal Sims off-shoot came to be and why The Black Eyed Peas tried their best to get out of re-recording their music in Simlish. youtu.be/aMl5fUlDxEU

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Ben Hanson @yozetty.bsky.social · 2d

What does the industry look like for a veteran team who releases a solid game like Revenge of the Savage Planet that fails to take off?

We hope you enjoy the informative new MinnMax Interview! We cover a ton of ground, all time-stamped for you. youtu.be/aMl5fUlDxEU

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Ben Hanson @yozetty.bsky.social · 5d

Oh I devoured those, great chats for sure!

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Ben Hanson @yozetty.bsky.social · 5d

I hope you’re all enjoying today’s biggest album drop!

(A new episode of our A Fire Inside Out podcast is dropping next week.)

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Michael Leri @orangeflavored.bsky.social · 8d

I don't know if these calls are effective, but I may as well put it out there. If any editors need help covering the fall onslaught, I'm open for work doing reviews/guides/whatever. I have 9 years of experience editing & doing all types of games coverage. My portfolio is in my bio & my DMs are open!

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Ben Hanson @yozetty.bsky.social · 6d

@dringo.bsky.social I am always delighted listening to your podcast, thank you for having such a passion for the game industry. Glad to know there are other dorks out there for this stuff.

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Matt Leone @mattleone.bsky.social · 6d

Amazing thread!

RetrogamerDaz @retrogamerdaz.bsky.social · 9d

November marks my 20th year on the magazine. I think that deserves a self-congratulatory pat on the back.
For every like this receives I'll try and recall one anecdote (interesting or otherwise) about my time on the mag.
(this is one of my favourite covers by armyoftrolls)

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Ben Hanson @yozetty.bsky.social · 6d

Apparently Google deleted every video from Stadia's official YouTube channel?

Stadia happened, you need to remember! Don't let them erase our collective memory! It was real!

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 6d

Consume Me hits a personal nerve for the MinnMax crew. Don't overlook this incredible representation of the stressful life of a teenage girl... it's cool and fun.

Don't miss The MinnMax Show with @haleyfax.bsky.social, @kelslewin.bsky.social, and @sarahpodz.bsky.social! youtu.be/se-CQM_rXwM

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 6d

Would you like to advertise on The MinnMax Show, one of the biggest gaming podcasts in the world?

Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any interest or questions!

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Ben Hanson @yozetty.bsky.social · 6d

I was so eager to talk Hades 2, Consume Me, EA going private, and a whole lot more on this PACKED episode of The MinnMax Show.

We're trying our best to entertain and inform, hope you enjoy the new episode! youtu.be/se-CQM_rXwM

MinnMax @minnmax.com · 6d

Confused by EA going private? Game industry expert @jasonschreier.bsky.social from @bloomberg.com and Triple Click joins us on the new episode of The MinnMax Show to help explain the situation. youtu.be/se-CQM_rXwM

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Ben Hanson @yozetty.bsky.social · 7d

Yes!

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 7d

Indie developers! Get 1 million impressions for only $50.

Put an image on every MinnMax video throughout October by joining the Wall of Heroes tier on Patreon. Today's the day to lock it down, let us know if you have any questions! www.patreon.com/posts/choose...

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Ana Diaz @pokachee.bsky.social · 7d

Are there any editors taking tabletop pitches these days? It’s been a minute since I’ve done freelance tabletop coverage so I wanted to see if followers had a pulse on what’s out there. I have a great idea for a Pokemon TCG story that I need to find a home for. 😈

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Ben Hanson @yozetty.bsky.social · 7d

Small beers.

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Ben Hanson @yozetty.bsky.social · 7d

Watching short, completely random YouTube videos with 0-10 views is my favorite New Show Plus in a loooong time. It's like a pure, human take on TikTok. youtu.be/5qupshJ_t3Q

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Ben Hanson @yozetty.bsky.social · 7d

The full image dimensions are 1280x920, you can leave room for the blue banner up top if you prefer that as well - in which case the dimensions are 1280x790 and please let us know what you want the banner to say.

Make any text big, concise, and clear - and don’t put the text too close to the edge

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Ben Hanson @yozetty.bsky.social · 8d

Indie developers! Get 1 million views this month on a promotional image for only $50!

Join MinnMax's Wall of Heroes tier and join the slideshow on every video in October. www.patreon.com/minnmax

Let me know if you have any questions about it!

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