<p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/minnmax" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/minnmax</a> - Unlock an early, ad-free version of The MinnMax Show and directly support independent games media</p> <p>MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Sarah Podzorski, Kelsey Lewin, Jeff Marchiafava, and Haley MacLean gather to celebrate the unbelievably fun Pokémon Pokopia on the Nintendo Switch 2. We also talk about the glowing reviews for the cRPG Esoteric Ebb, share early impressions of Slay the Spire 2 in early access, Kelsey talks about her preview trip to play Big Walk at Panic, Sarah can't stop playing Valve's Deadlock, and unpack the big reveal for XBOX's Project Helix from its new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma and what it means for the future of AI in games. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/minnmax" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/minnmax</a></p> <p>Watch and share the video version here - <a href="https://youtu.be/ltYKj9YaeMI" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/ltYKj9YaeMI</a></p> <p>Learn more about the XBOX BDS boycott here - <a href="https://bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xbox" rel="nofollow">https://bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xbox</a></p> <p>Help support MinnMax's supporters!</p> <p><a href="https://www.iam8bit.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.iam8bit.com</a> - 10% off with Promo Code: GREENGREENS</p> <p><a href="https://www.factormeals.com/minnmax50off" rel="nofollow">https://www.factormeals.com/minnmax50off</a> - 50% off 1st order with Promo Code: MINNMAX50OFF</p> <p>To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... </p> <p>00:00:00 - Intro</p> <p>00:04:00 - Pokémon Pokopia</p> <p>00:26:42 - Resident Evil Requiem</p> <p>00:28:50 - Esoteric Ebb</p> <p>00:36:00 - Slay the Spire 2</p> <p>00:40:17 - Big Walk</p> <p>00:53:23 - Factor Meals</p> <p>00:55:09 - XBOX's Project Helix and AI</p> <p>01:39:01 - Deadlock</p> <p>01:47:01 - Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse</p> <p>01:54:10 - Thanking iam8bit - <a href="https://www.iam8bit.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.iam8bit.com/</a></p> <p>01:56:05 - Community questions</p> <p>02:41:41 - Get A Load Of This</p> <p>Kelsey's GALOT - <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/team-usa-baseball-manager-mark-derosa-misspoke-italy-upset/" rel="nofollow">https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/team-usa-baseball-manager-mark-derosa-misspoke-italy-upset/</a></p> <p>JeffM's GALOT - <a href="https://youtu.be/HRUrZpglxhk?si=89LYmYL6RFxbxnW_" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/HRUrZpglxhk?si=89LYmYL6RFxbxnW_</a></p> <p>Hanson's GALOT - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@genxistentialcrisis/video/7064343746510425391" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@genxistentialcrisis/video/7064343746510425391</a></p> <p>Sarah's GALOT - <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Homesteading/comments/1rizhen/when_daffodils_bloom_in_the_woods_a_hidden_sign/" rel="nofollow">https://www.reddit.com/r/Homesteading/comments/1rizhen/when_daffodils_bloom_in_the_woods_a_hidden_sign/</a></p> <p>Community GALOT - <a href="https://wikigacha.com/?lang=EN" rel="nofollow">https://wikigacha.com/?lang=EN</a></p> <p>Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer.</p> <p>Support us on Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/minnmax" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/minnmax</a></p> <p>Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - <a href="https://youtube.com/minnmax/join" rel="nofollow">https://youtube.com/minnmax/join</a></p> <p>Follow us on Twitch - <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow" rel="nofollow">https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/minnmax" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/minnmax</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our solo stream channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives</a></p> <p>Buy MinnMax merch here - <a href="https://minnmax.com/merch" rel="nofollow">https://minnmax.com/merch</a></p> <p>Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/<a href="http://minnmax.com" rel="nofollow">minnmax.com</a></p> <p>Go behind the scenes on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>