MinnMax's 5th Anniversary, Batman: Arkham Shadow, Fear The Spotlight - The MinnMax Show

[@minnmax]

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[@JacobGeller]

I feel so lucky to be part of the MinnMax crew! It was my favorite gaming podcast before I joined, and it still is! (Minus the episodes I'm on)

[@KindlyKeyin]

Congrats on five years, new studio looks awesome!

[@joshread3740]

I'm so happy for you all. Minnmax is amazing. Great job with the studio. Really glad to be back to supporting you all at the Backstage Pass tier.

[@mastershooter007]

Love the new studio look! Much more professional. One quick suggestion that you can feel free to ignore: Tilt the camera up just slightly more. JeffM’s head is almost getting overlapped by the wall of heroes, and the entire bottom 1/3 of the screen space is empty wooden table. We need to see more of the clean and cool wall background!

[@CosmicTavern]

Good suggestion.

[@NachosBorealis]

It's likely a lower ceiling, I'd just zoom or frame it so the side of the table isn't there.

[@zankheal]

Minnmax is such a breath of fresh air: Friendly and fun. Congrats for the 5 years.

[@Kmaitland89]

I sincerely hope the podcasts are in person from now on. It is ALWAYS a much better podcast in person.

[@JonnyBriers]

Not gonna happen, Janet, Hayley, Jacob, Kelsey don't live in minnesota. Hopefully this can happen more regularly, though

[@archonrex5600]

"Look what we did, Ben" 00:42 That's right, Kyle, you guys can be more than proud of all that MinnMax is and represents, what y'all bring to people's days all throughout the world cannot be measured, truly, Video Games and everything around them are a *wonderfully Human* thing that we all value. Continue receiving much Love and the Best Wishes to you & yours (and our continued support haha), your success, prosperity, growth, admiration, and recognition all over is very well deserved :) GO MINNMAX 🧡🧡 here's to ANOTHER 50 YEARS haha

[@oaktreep1987]

Thankyou Minnmax! It's amazing what you did Ben and the crew! Also this year seeing you have been mentioned in gaming media articles including in my country The Netherlands makes me feel proud of you guys

[@edwinteo779]

Ben's description of 'Real World Open World' sounds kinda like 'How To with John Wilson'. Congratulations on 5 years!

[@CosmicTavern]

MinnMax seems to be getting better with age. That's impressive. Also, bring back House Hunters!

[@_SomeGuyOnline]

Hearing y'all talk about MinnMax and the business behind the scenes, was incredibly inspiring. There are things that Ive wanted to do for at least 10 years but haven't due to self doubt and fear of failure. Thank you for these discussions.

[@Jeorin]

Been a great 5 years. The thing I've loved the most about MinnMax is how so much of the content is friends hanging out having a good time.

[@lanceroberson3089]

I'm here for the "big dock energy." Jeff's reaction to that moment was PRICELESS

[@kadainja978]

so good to see you all together, it makes such a positive difference to the chemistry

[@TheGamePiece]

LETS GOOO! So excited to see you guys in person again.

[@quiet451]

Thank you all for all you do! Here is to another 5 years!

[@scottiefeatherstone9683]

Warms the heart to see everyone in person, in the new studio! Congrats MinnMax!

[@TheRealNoobSauceG7]

Wow these 5 years have absolutely blown by! Thanks for being there throughout these years! Best gaming podcast by a country mile, heres to the next (at least) 5 years of MinnMax!

[@smellywaffels1967]

Congrats on 5 years! The best gaming podcast there is.

[@Jellymonster]

It is really awesome to see the new studio! Congrats to 5 years of Minnmax and here's to many more!!

[@benexler]

Congrats on 5 years! And wow, it's awesome that they managed to get the best interviewer in games media as the host!

[@saibher.]

congrats on 5 years! The roster of cohorts and shows that have come out from them are like the perfect storm of personality. Best of luck to all of y'all

[@JrSpesh]

the vibes are great. keep it up, folks.

[@jasmine-ruff-puff9951]

The studio looks amazing!

[@usedfuzzbox]

Has it been 5 years already? No way!!!! Anyways, congrats to you all, loving the new digs but darn, this will take a few weeks to now get used to :D

[@newt2600]

Wanderer, Metro VR, Aliens VR, Legendary Tales, Arken Age, Behemoth, and there is not much upcoming for VR? Also, Meta Quest 3S for $299 (which includes Batman) - I think VR has a bright future.

[@jayjayson9613]

Well earned Hanson, happy for you dude.

[@ChickenTuesday]

The best part of an in person pod is that they can get Jeffm to go grab stuff. Also, happy anniversary! I listen to a bunch of video game podcasts and you guys are still my no.1 with a bullet

[@AdelaideBen1]

So - double dipping on comments - I've been reflecting on why I like your content so much....and a big part of me was the "you just talk about your love of gaming - but also - you talk realistically about what you don't like". And that's all well and good. But I've been thinking about this more, and I keep skirting around the obvious truths. You come from a smaller (I won't say rural) environment, where there is a greater sense of connection/identity - as a core group. As someone who grew up in a "regional community" in Australia, I totally get the vibe.. the language... the interaction... and the inclusiveness. And I don't want to make my comment about regional vs big-city... because that's not what I wanted to say. I think, what I wanted to say is that there's an honesty and earnestness (interspersed with the ambition) to male this a good thing... whereas I see a lot of channels that say "f*ck it, if you don't like us yelling and chest-pumping with our ego, then you can burn in hell". Ok - that was projection... but the sub-heading is... MinnMax actually invites people in, without asking people to kneel at the internet GODs and suckle on their teat. The thing we all take sustenance from is our love of gaming. We're all gamers... even those that were paid to be the face of gaming. And that's refreshing. That said... I'm sure no one will care / read my comment... but I just wanted to put my support out into the digital ether, and wish you all the best. Hope you don't lose that identity, or inclusiveness (and I mean that in a very positive, and non-political way)

[@calltire8978]

Happy five years! Been watching y’all since 2016 and it’s great y’all are still going! Here to five more years!

[@LucasPatricio]

Super happy for the MinnMax team. Being here since the beginning, it’s a great pleasure to celebrate one more year!

[@fachasaurus]

Congratulations! So wild seeing everyone around the table instead of in little windows! Onward and upward!

[@ARIXANDRE]

Awesome! My favorite VG podcast. Happy 5th! And Ben made the Giant Bombcast news as an insider! ❤❤❤

[@lightsandlights6983]

Congratulations everyone! Loved the Anniversary questions segment!

[@319badhass]

Can't beat the energy of a pod with everyone in the same room. Keep up the great work.

[@homerfan2323]

Congrats to everyone

[@russellfranklinwrites]

The best gaming podcast. Happy anniversary.

[@dingus2k]

thursdays are my favorite days

[@superxnatrl1941]

Congrats on 5 years!

[@MegaNyans]

Being together in a studio is such good energy, I hope more video game sites return to a studio setting!

[@Jerler91]

Awesome and cheers to 5 years of Minnmax! Best gaming podcast around with a bullet!

[@martinmp19]

MinnMax is the best fr fr

[@WhammyTime91]

Congrats on 5 years, folks! Just here to tell you that you are all wrong about the greatest cartoon of all time and that it is Avatar: The Last Airbender. I will accept all of your apologies either verbally or in written format. Thank you, and congrats again!

[@jkdeadite]

I've been a Patreon supporter since day 1, and it's been great to see the content evolve over time. Congratulations on 5 years!

[@Smeighl]

Love the retrospective. Long live MinnMax!

[@JonnyBriers]

In person Jeffm is such a treat. I missed his giggles lol. Is this the first time since 2020???

[@a2c2008]

Congrats everyone! I really enjoy all your content and you all have a great team! :)

[@nixdragoon2759]

Congrats!! So excited to see this group grow.

[@Parmetheus]

✊We The Pipo✊

[@redomagnus4762]

Congratulations y’all!!!!!!

[@BlackMercury3030]

Congratulations woooo!!!!! 5 more years 5 more years

[@kyburton]

I'm loving Fear the Spotlight. It really is condensed survival horror in the best way. Greatest hits feeling. So cute, so spooky, so tactile. I hope it finds its audience!

[@codyficker7851]

happy to see that the new studio is not a fire hazard that you have to jump over furniture to get in and out

[@superxnatrl1941]

shoutout to all the daddies

[@mikelynch920]

The studio looks great!

[@Profecy02]

I listened to that Florence and the Machine album after the vinyl store video and had a great time! Bet Hanson will too and congrats on 5 years guys!

[@t-droreviews7905]

BACK IN THE STUDIO I LOVE THE SETUP LFGGGGGGGGG BOYS!!!

[@Dracobyte]

Congratulations for the new studio!

[@joerosas8938]

Gotta say, I do hope we get the other set up of the podcast as well. For some reason it works well with zoom plus we get Huber and Janet, Jacob and other guest. Either way, congrats MinnMax!

[@AdelaideBen1]

Congrats MinnMax family - for a wonderful 5 years... I've been a late-to-the-party fan (on YT) having been a watcher for maybe 1-2 years, but as the internet has slid slowly (or quickly) into the toxic world of culture wars (both ways), it's nice to take a breath of fresh air and watching "friends" talk about games. At least mostly... but then there's always the bonus videos that make sure we realise we DO LIVE IN THE MATRIX. Well done - and I'm so hoping YT really does pick up for you. You deserve ever sub; and then some. Hope to be leaving comments (among 100x more comments) for your 10yr anniversary. And possibly Ben's 10th studio house (where he ends up living in the basement, and the rest of the house is for glorious content craziness!) Edit - and then I came across the me-undies placement sponsorship.... "from the outside... In".... a true Halloween moment, that gave me cold-sweat-chills all down my back. I hope to God this isn't some sort of Backstage Pass cross-over.

[@PhoenixWrightfan101]

I'm so glad to hear about how people felt in the office post the big layoffs. I always assumed that's how it was, but it's so validating to hear it from your end as someone who submitted internship application after internship application just to get my foot in the door to work with people like Javy and Hanson. It was a huge blow.

[@Dmpurcell90]

Wow congrats guys!

[@mattyt1me]

Congrats! Great work everyone!

[@RichMcLaughlin]

This is so awesome, love it!

[@enjikari3162]

@Minnmax Shoot me straight, Ben: on average, how many episodes a week can we anticipate TMMS being shot live in-studio now? NO disrespect to any of the cohorts who live far from you and can't make live shows, but... like many folks I've been here since Day One of MinnMax, and TMMS started in the basement. Started being recorded with folks in-person. I miss that magic that only in-person production can truly capture. So of the ~52 weeks a year, how many of those can we hope to see have been recorded in the studio, in-person!? (crossing my fingers here..........)

[@minnmax]

Good and fair question! I'd love to have... at least 5 a year?

[@enjikari3162]

@@minnmax And I cannot stress this enough - those will be the best episodes of the year!

[@Phantomdude]

I do not think Batman is VR's last shot, In the next few months alone we've got 3 more huge triple A games coming out. Aliens, Behemoth and metro. The momentum it got all of a sudden is crazy. And I can only hope that it keeps going. Triple A singleplayer VR games don't even seem to be what people want. Its SUCH a huge number and it never gets shared main in the mainstream, but gorilla tag has 1 MILLION unique daily players. A WHOLE MILLION. Ghosts of tabor has 5K-10K concurrent players and it has for a long time. What VR really excels at is social multiplayer games which make full use of the VR control scheme. If only we get a triple A game in that field I can only imagine how huge that would be

[@marcosm1223]

lmao the link to Leo's GALOT is just a google search for his panicked inspirational quote

[@MrSlazzlestick]

The brightening light has been haunting Ben for weeks now I feel like- why does this light keep brightening? Is it a poltergeist?

[@pdice42]

So happy to see that my Nintendo Power posters made the move!

[@thewhitewolf4968]

thank you minnmax :)

[@brennenhorton2493]

Y'all gotta get some soundproofing foam to help with the echo, but the space is great!

[@Katelin626_]

Congratulations! It looks great! :)

[@Merlin_Price]

Heyyy... back to business. Well done guys.

[@cecilandblues]

Next week you should cover Windblown, Tower Borne, and some other early access game

[@RareBirdGames]

Wow, just in time for Sinfeld next week, perfect!

[@aldoelektrika]

Aaahhh i love this!!!! In an age where ppl are doing fleshless podcasts, yall are breaking new ground by actually meeting in person. Real life podcasts are so much better.

[@benjamingoldberg1378]

congrats on 5 years guys! found you through easy allies even though i never listen checked out GI, and have been following and enjoying ever since. lol @ when kyle said the simpsons was his "doing dishes show". you'll never guess what i was doing at the exact moment i heard him say that.

[@Daniel_D-bo]

looking good

[@deplewisshow]

Congrats 5 year old MinnMax with two n'sssssss!

[@dougiehockeym8071]

Congrats MinnMax!

[@ModestPavement]

For people stuck at the game breaking bug in silent hill 2 in the labyrinth like Kyle, you can bypass it. Reload your last save before you jump into the pit. Simply wait a few minutes before you jump into the pit. This allows the game to load all the assets. Hope this helps for those stuck at this part.

[@artbybrandonlee]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Yessss

[@intense79nick]

Officially have a better looking studio than the classic GI studio. Congrats!!

[@mil_es]

Love y'all

[@mmmmosaic]

Make sure the IPD wheel on bottom of Quest 3 is set to your proper IPD (inter pupillary distance) This will enhance image clarity and prevent eye strain/fatigue.

[@jupiterofthemonkeyii5569]

Geeze, Leo was going through it after the layoffs.

[@steffendetrick]

As someone that gets extremely nauseous I’ve been like that since I was a kid I had no problem in this Batman Arkham shadow.

[@JosephRiveraSantiago0617]

I hear anniversaries like how Horton Hears a Who

[@Luffy2008]

53:55 Make the path of the spark gotta be top 10 jokes of this year

[@dandon1968]

the table!!

[@rTTnCRAFT]

1:21:04 "I don't want to be here every day half assing it, but i'm certainly not going to whole-ass it" is exactly how I feel about my current job and a quote i'm absolutely keeping in the brainvault

[@skthechef8075]

Love to see it 🎉

[@joeyisabsb1]

1:43:36 I literally talk to my girlfriend about this. You got so lucky to have such an all star lineup 😂

[@JollyGoodThen]

Good times

[@David-uc6sg]

The Penguin being a bad show us a wild take because it's been pretty unanimously praised.

[@janchan2258]

10:30 is your ipd setting correct? Incorrect ipd highly increases motion sickness even for vr enthusiasts

[@Zeouterlimits]

Thinking about Batman: Arkham Shadow, where are the dev interviews? Are Camouflaj / Meta getting devs out there to raise awareness?

[@Steenar123]

Im rewatching Kai at the moment. Its way easier to watch than you think. I put it on while I'm doing other stuff and in about a week I've gotten about 45 episodes in.

[@Shadowbandit]

I see game informer on the door but the tall man says it's minnmax which is it?