<div>MinnMax's Ben Hanson stops by to share production stories, his love for Final Fantsy 7: Rebirth, his thoughts on The Game Awards nominees, and much more!<br>
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<strong>CHAPTERS<br>
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</strong>(00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.<br>
(00:00:10) Intro<br>
(00:00:37) The positive energy of Ben Hanson!<br>
(00:04:18) Everyone SAYS it's cool to take time off...<br>
(00:08:38) Let's talk Game of Year logistics<br>
(00:20:05) MinnMax Spotlight about EverQuest<br>
(00:25:55) Filming in spaces in 2024<br>
(00:31:03) Other MinnMax adventures<br>
(00:41:21) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 19, 2024<br>
(00:57:37) LEGO Horizon Adventures [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Nov 14, 2024<br>
(01:05:52) Tricky Madness [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 15, 2024<br>
(01:10:11) The Rise of the Golden Idol [Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Mac] on Nov 12, 2024<br>
(01:13:40) The other "currently playing" games<br>
(01:14:20) Overwatch 2 [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 10, 2023<br>
(01:19:46) The Game Awards Nominees<br>
(01:44:53) Sony to possible acquire FromSoftware owner?<br>
(01:50:51) Somehow there's a new DK Rap?<br>
(01:53:39) New documentary about Half-Life 2 is out!<br>
(02:04:41) Emails<br>
(02:10:13) Wrapping up and thanks<br>
(02:13:33) Mysterious Benefactor shoutouts<br>
(02:16:19) See ya!</div>
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<br>
<em>Advertise on </em><a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast"><em>The Nextlander Podcast</em></a><em> at </em><a href="https://audioboom.com/advertisers"><em>Audioboom</em></a><em>, or support us on </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/nextlander"><em>Patreon</em></a><em>!</em><br>
<br>
<strong>CHAPTERS<br>
<br>
</strong>(00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.<br>
(00:00:10) Intro<br>
(00:00:37) The positive energy of Ben Hanson!<br>
(00:04:18) Everyone SAYS it's cool to take time off...<br>
(00:08:38) Let's talk Game of Year logistics<br>
(00:20:05) MinnMax Spotlight about EverQuest<br>
(00:25:55) Filming in spaces in 2024<br>
(00:31:03) Other MinnMax adventures<br>
(00:41:21) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 19, 2024<br>
(00:57:37) LEGO Horizon Adventures [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Nov 14, 2024<br>
(01:05:52) Tricky Madness [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 15, 2024<br>
(01:10:11) The Rise of the Golden Idol [Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Mac] on Nov 12, 2024<br>
(01:13:40) The other "currently playing" games<br>
(01:14:20) Overwatch 2 [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 10, 2023<br>
(01:19:46) The Game Awards Nominees<br>
(01:44:53) Sony to possible acquire FromSoftware owner?<br>
(01:50:51) Somehow there's a new DK Rap?<br>
(01:53:39) New documentary about Half-Life 2 is out!<br>
(02:04:41) Emails<br>
(02:10:13) Wrapping up and thanks<br>
(02:13:33) Mysterious Benefactor shoutouts<br>
(02:16:19) See ya!</div>
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