MinnMax

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MinnMax
Industry Entertainment
Genre
FoundedOctober 24, 2019;4 years ago (2019-10-24)
Founders
  • Ben Hanson
  • Kyle Hilliard
  • Suriel Vazquez
  • Jeff Marchiafava
Headquarters,
U.S. [1]
Key people
  • Ben Hanson
  • Kyle Hilliard
  • Jeff Marchiafava
  • Leo Vader
  • Janet Garcia
  • Sarah Podzorski [2]
Services
Website minnmax.com

MinnMax is an online entertainment company based in Minnesota that focuses on "games, friends, and getting better." [2] MinnMax's flagship content is the weekly video podcast The MinnMax Show, which focuses on video game reviews and previews, industry news, and community questions. The company's output also includes live-streamed personality-driven videos, interviews with professionals in various fields, [3] and documentaries. [4] The company is led by Ben Hanson, one of four founding members and host of The MinnMax Show, with a rotating cast of Cohorts, Contributors, and Friends of MinnMax additionally contributing to the content. [2] The company is crowdfunded via Patreon, with different contribution tiers offering various incentives, [5] such as receiving the weekly podcast a day early. [6]

Contents

History and operations

In August 2019, Game Informer laid off a number of their editorial staff. [7] [8] [9] [10] Ben Hanson, host of The Game Informer Show podcast at the time, was not included in the layoffs, but became disillusioned with working for a large corporation like GameStop and left the company several months later. On 24 October 2019, the same day Hanson left Game Informer, he launched MinnMax as a Patreon along with Kyle Hilliard, Suriel Vazquez, and Jeff Marchiafava, all of whom had been laid off by Game Informer in August. [11] [5] [12] The stated goal was to create a sustainable, supporter-funded video game media outlet with a larger focus on video content and community-building. [5] By receiving funding directly from supporters via Patreon, the company was specifically designed not to be beholden to corporate interests.

In addition to their flagship podcast, The MinnMax Show, a key part of MinnMax's initial pitch to supporters was game club-style content called The Deepest Dive. The first Deepest Dive discussed The Outer Worlds over multiple episodes, with community members writing in with comments and questions about the game. [13] MinnMax has continued to use this format, even expanding outside of video games for The Deepest Dive on The Thing franchise. [14]

MinnMax co-founder Ben Hanson in March 2024 Ben Hanson, GDC 2024.jpg
MinnMax co-founder Ben Hanson in March 2024

On 10 August 2020, Hanson interviewed former Visceral Games developers Zach Mumbach and Ben Wander, leading several video game websites to report details about a canceled Star Wars game, Project Ragtag , that came to light in the interview. [15] [16] [17] This started a trend of details from MinnMax interviews being picked up by notable media outlets, including information about Fall Guys , [18] [19] Wii U, [20] WWE, [21] [22] God of War Ragnarök , [23] and more. [24] [25] [26] [27] [28]

On 16 October 2020, MinnMax released Trailheads: The Oregon Trail's Origins Documentary, which received attention from both video game [29] [30] and local news outlets. [4] [31] The documentary was a project Hanson started in 2009 "while working for a community television station in Roseville," with most of the featured footage having been captured years before its release. [4] MinnMax has continued interest in documentaries, also producing The Oral History of PopCap Games, [32] [33] which released on 5 April 2021, and hosting a recurring event called "Doc Lightning", featuring documentaries submitted by community members. [34]

Every month beginning in February 2021, MinnMax live streams a video game trivia show called Trivia Tower, open to all members of the Patreon to play as contestants. Notably, MinnMax has hosted two special editions called Trivia Tower All-Stars, which brings together various members of the video game media to compete instead of Patreon members, with 100% of the prize going to the winner's charity of choice. [35] Similarly, MinnMax has hosted several special editions of Trivia Tower in collaboration with other media outlets, which include stakes based on which community wins. [36]

Every November since 2020, MinnMax has hosted a charity livestream. They initially participated in Extra Life, a fundraising event for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. [37] Besides the MinnMax staff, these streams have included collaborations with former MinnMax collaborators, current and former Game Informer staff, and Easy Allies creators. [38] [39] In 2023, MinnMax instead participated in "Give to the Max", [40] benefitting the nonprofit Connections to Independence. [41] [42] [43]

Since 2022, MinnMax has been included in the voting jury of The Game Awards. [44]

Name

The company's name references the practice of min-maxing in video games, [5] as well as Minnesota, the company's primary state of operations. The two Ns in MinnMax are frequently noted in the outlet's content, with even their game of the year list, The Two Tens, referencing the letters. Furthermore, some of the company's content riffs are on the name, such as MinnFAQs, MinnSnax, and Max Spoilers.

Games of the year

Each year, MinnMax produces special episodes of the podcast called The MinnMax Awards. In these episodes, specific category awards are chosen, such as "Best Thing" and "Greatest Work of Art of All Time". [45] Furthermore, a list known as The Two Tens ranks the ten best games of the year (the first ten), as well as the next ten best games of the year (the second ten). Below are the games MinnMax has listed as number one on the first ten each year.

YearGame
2019 Resident Evil 2
2020 Final Fantasy VII Remake [46]
2021 Chicory: A Colorful Tale [47]
2022 Elden Ring
2023 Baldur's Gate 3

Recurring shows

The following table lists most of MinnMax's recurring shows, in order of their first appearance.

TitleDescriptionFirst AppearanceStatus
The MinnMax ShowFlagship podcast discussing video game news and answering community questions.26 October 2019 [48] On-going
MinnFAQsQ&A show answering community questions from a live chat.28 October 2019Ended 1 February 2021;
Replaced by MinnMax Council
The Great GOTY HuntLivestream playing games from within the last year.29 October 2019 [49] Ended 27 January 2021; [50] [51]
Sometimes returns on New Show Plus [52]
The Deepest DiveGame club series discussing games and other media in great detail.30 October 2019 [53] On-going
Max SpoilersSpoiler discussion of media, usually a new movie, TV show, or video game.12 November 2019 [54] On-going
MinnSnaxSuriel Vazquez tries various foods.27 November 2019 [55] Ended 28 February 2020; [56]
Appeared in 2nd Anniversary Celebration on 23 October 2021 [57]
Tabletop Game Night (Original)Livestreams of a group playing a tabletop game in person.6 December 2019 [58] Ended 13 February 2020 [59]
CrossFadeMatt Helgeson and a guest discuss two albums, one chosen by each. Formerly known as MinnTrax.2 March 2020 [60] Ended 30 December 2022 (indefinite hiatus) [61]
Photomode SnapMinnMax staff rate community-submitted video game screenshots.3 April 2020 [62] Ended 12 June 2020; [63]
Has returned for some special episodes [64]
BetterQuestCommunity-focused podcast about "getting better" by setting monthly goals. Hosted by Ben Hanson and Jeff Cork.29 May 2020 [65] Ended 6 January 2022 [66]
RefreshedAna Diaz interviews a guest about internet culture.29 June 2020 [67] Ended 4 December 2020 [68]
Watch LaterVideo game-focused video essays by Leo Vader.31 July 2020 [69] Ended 26 February 2021 [70]
New Show PlusWeekly livestream featuring a format voted upon by Patreon supporters. The previous week's format is always included as an option in the vote.3 February 2021 [71] On-going
MinnMax CouncilWeekly call-in type show exclusively for Patreon supporters. Replaced MinnFAQs.8 February 2021Ended 24 January 2022
Replaced by Party Chat
Trivia TowerMonthly video game trivia competition. All Patreon supporters can participate through Discord.16 February 2021 [72] On-going
Party ChatWeekly show using a Discord "Stage" for discussion with Patreon supporters. Replaced MinnMax Council.31 January 2022Ended 8 January 2024
Replaced by Bonus Pod
Cream of the SteamExplores little-known games published to Steam that month. Hosted by Sarah Podzorski, with Ana Diaz usually appearing as the guest. Formerly known as Steam's Secret Stash. [73] 9 February 2022 [74] On-going
Ana's Internet CafeAna Diaz and a guest interact with a live stream chat while discussing internet culture. Spiritual Successor to Refreshed.10 August 2022 [75] Ended 14 December 2022 [76]
New Show OverflowOccasional livestream featuring a format that was lost in some previous New Show Plus polls. MinnMax staff choose the format instead of Patreon supporters.17 August 2022 [77] On-going
Tabletop Game Night (Revival) Tabletop game-focused livestreams.24 August 2022 [78] Ended 16 November 2022 [79]
Collector CornerKelsey Lewin of the Video Game History Foundation shows off the video game collections of community members and other guests.23 September 2022 [80] Ended 2 December 2022 [81]
Better TogetherMinnMax staff play multiplayer games with community members.3 August 2022 [82] Ended 2 November 2022 [83]
Bonus PodWeekly bonus podcast hosted by Haley MacLean. Although it replaced Party Chat, the community call-in aspect has been de-emphasized.15 January 2024On-going

Deepest Dives

The following table lists all of MinnMax's Deepest Dives, in the order they were released. [14]

TopicEpisode
Count
First Episode DatePanelRef
1 The Outer Worlds 330 October 2019Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, Jeff Marchiafava, and Suriel Vazquez [53]
2 Chrono Trigger 322 January 2020Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, Jeff Marchiafava, and Suriel Vazquez [84]
3 Animal Crossing: New Horizons 325 March 2020Ben Hanson, Ana Diaz, Sarah Podzorski, and Kelsey Lewin [85]
4 Final Fantasy VII Remake 515 April 2020Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, Jeff Marchiafava, Grant, and Ronnie [86]
5 What Remains of Edith Finch 110 June 2020Ben Hanson, Ana Diaz, Marcus Stewart, and Jacob Geller [87]
6 The Last of Us Part II 424 June 2020Ben Hanson, Jeff Marchiafava, Suriel Vazquez, and Charles McGregor [88]
7 Halo: Combat Evolved 312 August 2020Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, Jeff Marchiafava, and Suriel Vazquez [89]
8 Super Mario 64 325 September 2020Ben Hanson, Ana Diaz, Dan Ryckert, and Ronnie [90]
9 The Thing franchise 321 October 2020Ben Hanson, Leo Vader, Mike Mahardy, and Javy Gwaltney [91]
10 Spider-Man: Miles Morales 218 November 2020Ben Hanson, Ana Diaz, Kyle Hilliard, and Kyle Bosman [92]
11 Cyberpunk 2077 418 December 2020Ben Hanson, Suriel Vazquez, Leo Vader, and Jeff Marchiafava [93]
12 Batman: Arkham Asylum 210 March 2021Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, Bryan Vore, and Brandon Jones [94]
13 Mass Effect 319 May 2021Ben Hanson, Leo Vader, Joe Juba, and Sarah Elmaleh [95]
14 Final Fantasy VII Remake Intermission 123 June 2021Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, Grant, and Ronnie [96]
15 Dead Space (2008) 228 July 2021Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, Jacob Geller, Kate Sanchez, and Zach Mumbach [97]
16 Metroid Dread 213 October 2021Ben Hanson, Janet Garcia, Kyle Hilliard, and Joe Juba [98]
17 Halo Infinite 214 December 2021Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, Jeff Marchiafava, Suriel Vazquez, and Wade Wojcik [99]
18 Pokémon Legends: Arceus 22 February 2022Ben Hanson, Sarah Podzorski, Janet Garcia, and Kelsey Lewin [100]
19 Chrono Cross 413 April 2022Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, Joe Juba, and Rebekah Valentine [101]
20 Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy 215 July 2022Ben Hanson, Jeff Marchiafava, Janet Garcia, Charles McGregor, and Ryan Biniecki [102]
21 Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis 213 September 2022Ben Hanson, Leo Vader, Bryan Vore, and Ross Pfund [103]
22 God of War Ragnarök 317 November 2022Ben Hanson, Suriel Vazquez, Jill Grodt, and Kyle Bosman [104]
23 Like a Dragon: Ishin! 31 March 2023Leo Vader, Jacob Geller, Sarah Podzorski and Michael Higham [105]
24 Resident Evil 4 (2023) 328 March 2023Ben Hanson, Sarah Podzorski, Kyle Hilliard, and Jeff Marchiafava [106]
25 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 415 May 2023Ben Hanson, Kelsey Lewin, Leo Vader, Jeff Marchiafava, Jacob Geller, Kyle Hilliard, Haley Maclean, and Jenna Stoeber[ citation needed ]
26 Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon 328 August 2023Jacob Geller, Suriel Vazquez, and Renata Price[ citation needed ]
27 Alan Wake 2 326 October 2023Ben Hanson, Sarah Podzorski, Leo Vader, Haley Maclean, and Jeff Marchiafava[ citation needed ]
28 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 527 February 2024Ben Hanson, Grant, Ronnie, and Ross "The Star Wars Guy" Pfund

Notable New Show Plus Series

The following are series that have been featured in New Show Plus three or more times, sorted by first appearance. [51] [52] [107]

TitleAppearance Count
House Hunter Rise10 [notes 1]
The Great GOTY Hunt3
E3 Memories5
Bonus Podcast5
Nintendo OnWine5
Showdown5
Sarah the Horse Girl5
We Sports5
We Spore3
Walking Simulator Simulator3
Haley's Laws, Clause, and Claws3
Thirst Council3
Spiciest Interview4

Notes

  1. Includes 2 Sunbreak episodes, 1 Haunted episode and 3 episodes that were produced upon reaching a Patreon goal

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