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The official podcast of MiniMap! A fortnightly podcast where we talk about the wonderful world of Games. Visit www.minimap.com.au for more! Follow us on Twitter at @MiniMapAu @Obiwanjezz @KJPalmer_24 @Jun_ess
Episodes
- MiniMapCast #195: Broken Bonds and Half Phil-ed Promises
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 R…
- MiniMapCast #194: Metroid Prime More
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 Beyo…
- MiniMapCast #193: PAX Your Bags
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 De…
- MiniMapCast #192: Don't Call Me A Moron
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 c…
- MiniMapCast #191: Nintendo Switch 2 Much
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…
- MiniMapCast #190: Monster Hunting with Indiana Jones
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…
- MiniMapCast #189: 14 Days with PlayStation
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 PlaySt…
- MiniMapCast #188: All is Unfair in Culture War
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 beca…
- MiniMapCast #187: Zelda: The Missing Link
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 ep…
- MiniMapCast #186: Settlers of Katarn - Feat. Jam Walker
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 Da…
- MiniMapCast #185: The Layoffs Continue
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 Indu…
- MiniMapCast #184: PS5's Latter Half
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…
- MiniMapCast #183: Game of the Year 2023
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 Res…
- MiniMapCast #182: 2023 in Review
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 hea…
- MiniMapCast #181: No Really, What Is The Point of The Game Awards?
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 Da…
- MiniMapCast #180: What Is The Point of The Game Awards?
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 To…
- MiniMapCast #179: The Depths of Hyrule
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…
- MiniMapCast #178: Armored MORE
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 Armor…
- MiniMapCast #177: That's No Sunrise, That's A Railgun
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: Armor…
- MiniMapCast #176: The Death Of The Games Industry
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. Discussio…
- MiniMapCast #175: Spider-Man 2: Be Louder
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 Ala…
- MiniMapCast #174: Super Mario Stranding
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…
- MiniMapCast #173: Assassin's Creed Baggage
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 Cre…
- MiniMapCast #172: PAX is BAX
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! Discussio…
- MiniMapCast #171: The Final Course
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 pla…
- MiniMapCast #170: Xbox 720 Leaked?!?!
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 L…
- MiniMapCast #169: The Great De-Unification
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! Discussio…
- MiniMapCast #168: Landfield
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…
- MiniMapCast #167: Looking to the Starfield
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: Fi…
- MiniMapCast #166: Buzz Lightyear of Rubicon
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.co…
- MiniMapCast #165: Ultimate Smash Brother
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 o…
- MiniMapCast #164: Kingdom Hearts - Feat. Charlie Kelly
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 continu…
- MiniMapCast #163: Baldur's Gate 3 Feat. David Smith
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…
- MiniMapCast #162: *BWAAAOOOOW* in PS2
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 MiniM…
- MiniMapCast #161: Xbox Live From the FTC
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 Mak…
- MiniMapCast #160: Who is George Harrison?
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 sub…
- MiniMapCast #159: Home Stretch for The Switch
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 Swi…
- MiniMapCast #158: His Name Is Clive
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…
- MiniMapCast #157: Starfield of Dreams - Feat. Shane Bailey
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.…
- MiniMapCast #156: Kratos Vs. Sora
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…
- MiniMapCast #155: PlayStation Operation - Feat. Paul James
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 Pla…
- MiniMapCast #154: THE DEAD SPEAK - E3 predictions
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…
- MiniMapCast #153: Tears of the Kingdom Extravaganza!
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…
- MiniMapCast #152: Calling Xur at 2am
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.... I…
- MiniMapCast #151: Surviving Cal's Stache
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 Surviv…
- MiniMapCast #150: Bargain Guide - Square Enix
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 F…
- MiniMapCast #149: Bloodborne? Bloodborne.
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 Re…
- MiniMapCast #148: Happy Knife, Happy Life
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…
- MiniMapCast #147: E3 Obituary
In This Episode, We Say Our Farewell To Electronic Three, Kerry Is In Love With Pokemon Platinum, and Jeremy Shares His Thoughts On The Tetris Movie. Discussion Topic: Memory - The Life and Death of E3 Games Played: Resident Evil 4 Tetris…
- MiniMapCast #146: How To Hack Playstation
In This Episode, Jeremy's Gone Fishing In the Wonderful World of Dredge (review at http://Minimap.com.au), Kerry Kicks Zombies in Resident Evil 4, and We Take A Trip Down Memory Lane and Reminisce the PlayStation Network Hacking of 2011 Di…