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 lis…

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 …

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 Hunt…

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 …

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 fo…

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 …

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 a…

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…

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 t…

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! …

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 wee…

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…

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 L…

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 G…

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 Dro…

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 …

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 ne…

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…

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…

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 Unwelcom…

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…

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, t…

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 sur…

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 he…

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 f…