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Good name, right? In this episode, Kerry holds mass for Resident Evil Requiem, Jeremy runs a Marathon in.... Marathon.... and we talk about the latest leadership shake up at Xbox. Things Spoken About: Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Resident Evil Requiem Marathon Xbox Leadership Change Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on…
In this episode, Kerry shares his feelings about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Jeremy finishes Final Fantasy (as in FF1), and we go through what we do and don't want from 2026. Games Spoken About: Metroid Prime 3 Corruption Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out…
It's that time of year again! Time for EVENTS! Jeremy and Kerry visited so many events, play so many game,s and spoke to even more people! It's the big MIGW/PAX/SXSW episode! Events: GCAP (Games Connect Asia Pacific) The Australian Game Develeoper Awards Freeplay Parallels PAX Aus SXSW (South by South West) Sydney Games Festival Sleeping! There's more coverage going up on the site in the coming…
With the Switch 2 Launch, Silksong imminent, SONOKUNI a banger, and SXSW Sydney looming, we absolutely had to do another episode! Kerry has been blitzing the original Hollow Knight in preperation, while Jeremy is in their element when it comes to SONOKUNI. Plus, SXSW Sydney 2025 is around the corner! Discussion Topics: Hollow Knight SONOKUNI review SXSW Sydney 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 Post Launch…
Holy moly, what a week! Not only did we see a bunch of new games and hardware specs for the Switch 2, but we also had to break down the price for the new console, it's games, Switch 2 Upgrades, and Nintendo deciding to delay pre-orders in the states due to Trump's new tariffs. This is a meaty episode! Discussion Topics: Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Games (Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, The…
It's been a minute, good to have you with us. In this episode, Jeremy gushes over there finally being a good new piece of Indiana Jones media, Kerry is loving being in the Wilds of Monster Hunter, and we discuss what Nintendo needs to make the Switch 2 not just a success, but an all-timer. Discussion Topics: Monster Hunter Wild Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Nintendo Switch 2 and 2025 Make…
Bonus! Bonus! Bonus! Jeremy saw two films recently that he won't be able to not talk about the next time he gets in front of a microphone, so why not give them their own dedicated space! In this episode, Jeremy shares his thoughts and feelings about Megalopolis and Trap, both from 2024. This is a little bit of a newer area, so we appreciate you listening, we apologies for any roughness around the…
Short one this week, as Kerry is recovering from illness. In this episode, Jeremy takes us through the bizarre two weeks PlayStation has had, from Concord to Astro Bot to the PS5 Pro. So strange! Discussion Topics: Concord Astro Bot PlayStation 5 Pro Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video! This Episode of the…
We return to bring you another episode! In this one, Kerry falls in love with Monster Hunter Worlds, and Jeremy explains why things feel so bad now for games media at large. Thanks for sticking with us! We came back to record this one because we missed it! Discussion Topics: Why Games Media is in a world of pain, and who is responsible Monster Hunter: Worlds Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to…
In this episode, Jeremy returns to The Game Expo for 2024 and Kerry FINALLY finishes Tears of the Kingdom. Discussion Topics: The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom The Game Expo 2024 Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video! This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To catch more MiniMap…
What a stacked cast this episode has! This week features the return of Kerry for the first time this year, and a very special guest: Award Nominated Freelance Writer, Jam Walker! This week we discuss Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Star Wars Dark Forces Remastered, WWE 2k24, Balatro, and a touch of Star Wars Unlimited (the card game!). Thanks so much for coming on, Jam! You can find some of Jam's work…
A great deal of this episode is dedicated to talking about the recent layoffs in the games industry over the past two weeks. From Sony to EA to ZA/UM, the crash of the video game industry continues. Discussion Topics: February's Games Industry Layoffs Spelunky 2 FOAMSTARS Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!…
Welcome back to the MiniMapCast in 2024! This episode looks at the recent reports that the PS5 is entering the 'Latter half' of its life cycle, and Jeremy's time in Control and the AWE expansion. Housekeeping: The MiniMapCast is moving to a fortnightly basis, and Kerry is taking a hiatus from being a regular on the podcast. This is so both Jeremy and Kerry can have more time to write during the…
Happy New Year! It's time to get into the nitty-gritty and discuss the Game of the Year for 2023! The Nominees: Baldur's Gate 3 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Alan Wake II Lethal Company Armored Core VI: The Fires of Rubicon Resident Evil 4 Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video! This Episode of the…
Welcome to the second annual MiniMap Awards! Let's break down the winners and bed-pissers of 2023! Awards: Best “I can’t believe this game came out this year” Game Best Sidekick Most likely to have a retrospective rehabilitation in 5 years Where are they now? Best weapon Biggest Bed-Pisser (person or company) Best Moment of 2023 Best new addition to Tears of the Kingdom This Game Can Hang Award…
Oh, What a year it has been. 2023 is coming to a close, so it is time to look back at the most tumultuous year in Video Games, and try and piece together just what the fuck has happened. Discussion Topics: 2023 as a whole Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video! This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE…
After one of the most contentious years at The Game Awards, Kerry and Jeremy come together to discuss why this year didn't feel quite right. Afterwards, we also talk about Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the new Final Fantasy XVI DLC, The Day Before's abysmal launch (recorded before the studio announced their closure) and Alan Wake II. It's a big week!! Discussion Topics: Aftermath of The Game…
Kerry spent all week going in a big circle in Tears of the Kingdom while Jeremy enjoyed the new Kingdom Hearts Mobile Game. Afterwards they discuss the pros and cons of The Game Awards in the lead up to this week's big event. Discussion Topics: KINGDOM HEARTS Missing-Link Closed Beta The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Lies of P Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in…
It's a week for catching up on our backlogs! Kerry talks about his experience of reaching the true ending in Armored Core 6, and Jeremy lays down his final thoughts on Tears of the Kingdom. We also discuss our time taking part in a Halo 2 Tableread for the Game On Cancer Charity Initiative. Discussion Topics: Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Make sure you…
After discussing the hilarity of Lethal Company, we talk about Kerry falling deeper into Armored Core VI. We also discuss the 25th anniversaries of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Half-Life! Discussion Topics: Lethal Company Armored Core VI: FIres of Rubicon The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 25th Anniversary Half-Life 25th Anniversary Games of 1998 Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au…
We've got plenty to discuss this week as we talk about Kerry's return to Armored Core VI and Jeremy finishing Mario Wonder. We also spend time trying to place Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul in roles for Video Games! Discussion Topics: Armored Core VI: FIres of Rubicon Super Mario Bros. Wonder Bryan Cranston & Aaron Paul Games Casting - Actor Hot Drop Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch…
In this episode, Kerry talks about his time Alan Wake II, and Jeremy walks us through the most tumultuous year for the games industry in recent memory. We discuss redundancies, greed, acquisitions, studio closures and capitalism. Discussion Topics: Alan Wake II Redundancies, and the future of the games industry Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out…
It's been five years since Spider-Man 1 (and the first episode of the MiniMapCast!), and it's time to dive into the sequel. We also discuss Kerry's time with Ghostrunner 2 and Alan Wake II. Discussion Topics: Spider-Man 2 Ghostrunner 2 Alan Wake II Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video! This Episode of the…
It's been a massive week in games after the simultaneous release of Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Special Guest Drew Agnew ( @iDrewby ) from The House of Mario podcast joins us to break it all down! Jeremy also gets to tell us about the debut of SXSW Sydney and what he saw there! Discussion Topics: Spider-Man 2 Super Mario Bros. Wonder SXSW Sydney Thanks to Drew from The House of…
Kerry's running the show this week while Jeremy is on location in Sydney! We finally get to go over Kerry's complicated thoughts on Assassin's Creed Mirage as well as Jeremy's time with El Paso, Elsewhere. Discussion Topics: Assassin's Creed Mirage El Paso, Elsewhere Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video! This…
PAX Aus 2023 has come and gone, and Kerry and Jeremy have so many stories to tell and games to talk about after a jam-packed weekend! We're talking Indies, we're talking AAA, we're talking aching bones, this episode's got it all! Discussion Topics: Returning to PAX Mario, Like A Dragon, Prince of Persia & Sonic Indie Game Highlights Kick's Unwelcome Presence Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to…
We're getting to the pointy end of the year, and there's still a tremendous amount of games left. It's a shorter one this week as we enter this Melbourne International Games Week, so we spend this episode talking about what we're gonna play for the rest of the year, what we're not going to play, and what we hope will be in our GOTY list! Discussion Topics: The rest of 2023's Releases Make sure you…
In this episode, Jeremy and Kerry break down the biggest leak in the history of games, from hardware to 10 year plans, and we also talk about returning to Night City in the 2.0 Version of Cyberpunk 2077! Discussion Topics: Xbox's Massive Leak Games Discussed: Cyberpunk 2077 Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on…
We're rapidly approaching the pointy end of 2023, so in this episode we dedicate the first half of the show to the most recent self-own from Unity, and the second half is all things PlayStation State of Play, and Nintendo Direct! Discussion Topics: Unity's New Pricing Plans Showcases Discussed: PlayStation's State of Play Nintendo's Direct Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode…
Strap in, Space Ranger, We've got a massive episode here for you today, talking all things Starfield and Indie Symphony: Video Games in Concert. After that, we jump into Game of the Year: 2013! It's a fun one! Discussion Topics: GOTY 2013 & Indie Symphony: Video Games in Concert Games Played: Starfield Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in…
In this episode, Kerry has been playing Starfield, the hottest new game to land in 2023, and Jeremy has been playing Alan Wake Remastered, so he can be ready for Alan Wake II! Games Played: Starfield Alan Wake Remastered Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video! This Episode of…
I've got a job for you, 621. In this mission, Jeremy and Kerry spend an entire episode talking all things Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon. Spoilers: it rules! Games Played: Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video! This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To…
THE KERRY SPEAK! Kerry is back this week, and talks about what it was like to go back to The Last of Us Part II two years later. And, with the help of Jeremy, they put all the Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Characters in Tier Lists! Topic of the Show: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tier Ranking Games Played: The Last of Us Part II Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video…
Kerry is still on the mend this week, so joining Jeremy is another special guest, Charlie Kelly from Checkpoint Gaming! After spreading the good word of Kingdom Hearts, Charlie talks about how cool Remnant II and Sekiro are, Jeremy continues to bumble his way through Baldur's Gate 3, and there's a little Elden Ring chat as a treat too. Special Guest: Charlie Kelly Games Played: Kingdom Hearts…
Kerry was 'Down With The Sickness' this week (recovering from covid) so joining Jeremy this week was special guest David Smith from KotakuAU! This week, is all Baldur's Gate 3 all the time, as well as a brief chat about the biggest players coming to PAXAus 2023! Join us! Special Guest: David Smith Baldur's Gate 3 Elden Ring You can follow more of David's work at KotakuAU and follow him on socials…
In this episode, Jeremy and Kerry rank the best boot-up sequences of video game consoles, and we discuss snoozing with Pokemon Sleep! Discussion Topic: Console Start Sequence Rankings Games Played: Pokemon Sleep Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video! This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch!…
In this episode, Kerry and Jeremy discuss the ramifications of the verdict from the Microsoft vs. FTC trial (the funny stuff too), and Jeremy fights tons of Dinos in EXOPRIMAL Discussion Topic: Microsoft Vs. FTC Games Played: EXOPRIMAL Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video! This Episode of the MiniMapCast was…
It's been one year since the launch of the revamped PlayStation Plus, so it's time for the return of the Subscription Service Smackdown! We discuss what has changed for Xbox, Nintendo and PlayStation this last year and how their online subscription offerings have fared as a result. Discussion Topic: Subscription Service Smackdown Sequel Games Played: Mars First Logistics Final Fantasy XVI…
Kerry and Jeremy are back to discuss the recent Nintendo Direct and if it was a signal of the end times for the Switch, before diving deep into the good and the bad of Final Fantasy 16! Discussion Topic: Is This The End of the Nintendo Switch? Games Played: Final Fantasy XVI Pokemon Platinum Robobeat - Steam Next Fest Demo Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form,…
In this episode, Kerry and Jeremy talk about how they've felt playing the Final Fantasy XVI Demo, and we take some time to consider what our current Games of the Year are, and what might come next. Discussion Topic: Mid-Year GOTY Check-in Games Played: Diablo IV Final Fantasy XVI Demo Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can…
Happy E3! In this episode, we are joined by a very special guest, Shane Bailey of CureCancer.com.au and GameOnCancer! As an Xbox Xpert (wink) of old, Shane helped us break down the Xbox + Bethesda 2023 Showcase, and Summer Game Fest 2023. It was wonderful to have Shane on this episode, and make sure you donate at GameOnCancer.com.au! Discussion Topic: Xbox / Bethesda Showcase + Summer Game Fest…
In this episode, Kerry feels dour and devilish in Diablo IV, Jeremy finally discovers his HUMANITY, and we rank our top PlayStation 2 games! Discussion Topic: PlayStation 2 Game Rankings Games Played: Diablo IV HUMANITY Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video! This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on…
For the first half of this show, we are joined by a very special guest, Paul James of Player2.net.au and Dev Diary Podcast! Paul is an expert on all things PlayStation (and collectors editions), and helped us break down the most recent PlayStation Showcase. In the second half of the show, Jeremy and Kerry share silly stories from the world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Strap in,…
In this episode, Kerry and Jeremy spend the entire episode talking about what this E3 / Summer Games Fest season will bring! From Sony to Microsoft, and Nintendo too, come predict the future with us! Discussion Topic: E3 / Summer Game Fest Predictions! Games Played: None! Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!…
Welcome to the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom impressions blow-out. In this episode, you can expect us to be talking all thinks TOTK, comparisons to Breath of the Wild, changes we like, issues we have, and fun stories all throughout. Spoiler warning: We talk to roughly the first 10 -15 hours of the game, with only lightly touching on story beats, not intense detail. Enjoy! Discussion Topic:…
In this episode, Kerry briefly jumps back into Breath of the Wild in anticipation of Tears of the Kingdom, Jeremy finishes up Metroid Dread in anticipation of Tears of the Kingdom, and we talk about our favourite shopkeepers in games.... InAnticipationOfTearsOfTheKingdom Discussion Topic: Best Shopkeepers in Games Games Played: Star Wars Jedi Survivor Metroid Dread What the Car The Legend of…
In this episode, Jeremy jumps for dear life in Beton Brutal but not before he shares his time at Dreamhack Melbourne 2023. We also share our thoughts on the first 12 hours of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Discussion Topic: Star Wars Jedi Survivor Impressions Games Played: Star Wars Jedi Survivor Beton Brutal Dreamhack 2023 Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to…
In this episode, Jeremy bounces between Metroids and Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores, and we discuss who the potential buyer will be for the JRPG overlords, Square Enix! Discussion Topic: Who Buys Square Enix? Games Played: Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores Metroid Prime Remastered Metroid Dread Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all…
In this episode, Kerry and Jeremy decide what our 2015 Game of the Year would be, Jeremy fights space pirates in Metroid Prime Remastered, and Kerry got some new hardware to share! Discussion Topic: GOTY 2015 Games Played: Metroid Prime Remastered Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury Meet Your Maker Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun…
In This Episode, Jeremy FINALLY Finishes Breath of the Wild, Kerry Tries To Not Short his 3DS, and We Review Resident Evil 4! Discussion Topic: Review - Resident Evil 4 Games Played: Resident Evil 4 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video! This Episode of the MiniMapCast…
