The MinnMax Show - 2026's Most Underappreciated Games (So Far) With Lucy James (Patreon)

MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Sarah Podzorski, Leo Vader, and Janet Garcia are joined once again by Lucy James! The cohost of the Summer Game Fest Showcase and formerly of Gamespot, Lucy just launched a newsletter all about helping you find new, indie games called LookingFor.Game. On this episode we each share our picks for 2026 games that deserve more love, you can submit your picks on the next episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast called Bonus Pod. Then we answer your wonderful questions!

Check out Lucy's newsletter here - https://lookingfor.game/

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To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:47 - Lucy James on leaving Gamespot for Lookingfor.Game

00:13:56 - Upgrade your Patreon tier for a Steam code for Forestrike

00:16:55 - Fishbowl

00:20:15 - Phonopolis

00:27:49 - Idols of Ash

00:34:32 - Banquet for Fools

00:41:26 - Pictonico!

00:50:24 - Lost and Found Co.

00:55:12 - Creature Kitchen

00:59:13 - More cohort picks

01:02:05 - Community questions

01:55:00 - Get A Load Of This

Ben's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhl0gCXUV5E

Sarah's GALOT - https://www.mnstatefair.org/new/food

Lucy's GALOT - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-bean-salad/id1564066507

Janet's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhl0gCXUV5E

Community GALOT - https://drivefromhome.com/

Leo's Hitman YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LeoVaderHitmanGaming

Leo’s GALOT - https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/185596712977563648/1514386966131773511/IMG_6533.jpg?ex=6a61e484&is=6a609304&hm=b566424b4712b7c23ede90839a018c5b2ece18ca76cf5a0b500733cd2de029d7&=&format=webp&width=1011&height=1349

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