Ep 29 Use a Metroid Amiibo on this Podcast Once a Day

A Metroid Prime 4 amiibo controversy, updates on the Ghost of Tsushima t-shirt grind, the return of Red Dead Redemption, a wild December release list, and a big-picture look at whether we’re actually in one of the greatest eras of gaming ever - all in one episode of The Andy Bee Show.

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Chapter timestamps

Chapter Timestamps

00:00 – Amiibo, Nintendo trinkets, and physical DLC explained
01:21 – Intro, episode 29, holidays, and Ghost of Tsushima shirt challenge setup
01:59 – Metroid Prime 4 is out: long dev cycle, review scores, and design basics
03:20 – Desert hub, bike Viola, loneliness, and the amiibo-locked music debate
05:46 – What amiibo actually are, how they work, and Zelda/Breath of the Wild examples
09:06 – Daily buffs, balancing boosts vs breaking the game, and Andy’s Metroid 4 FOMO
11:18 – Game Informer review warning: point of no return and save-lock for completionists
12:55 – Metroid Prime 4 length and HowLongToBeat vs Andy’s pacing
13:45 – Ghost of Tsushima progress update and the exclusive shirt deadline pressure
14:44 – Gaming 411 newsletter, “Distractions keep man from finishing game”
16:13 – Transition: Metroid, Ghost, and what else is going on this week
16:21 – Red Dead Redemption re-release impressions on PS5 and other platforms
19:03 – News section intro: Xbox Game Pass updates
19:12 – Game Pass arrivals: Mortal Kombat 1, Bratz Rhythm & Style, and more
19:43 – 33 Immortals, Monster Train 2, and the shift from Ultimate to Premium
20:06 – Indiana Jones and the Great Circle moves down a tier, and the “promise kept”
21:20 – Exact December dates for Game Pass drops thanks to Noble News
21:51 – Splitgate 2 relaunches as Splitgate Arena Reloaded in December
22:23 – New maps, weapons, modes, and fixing the monetization/battle pass backlash
23:58 – Replaced: 2.5D cyberpunk brawler, cinematic combat, and style talk
26:27 – Ball x Pit milestone: a million sold and 2026 content update roadmap
27:03 – Ball x Pit on Game Pass vs buying it outright and “most fun you can have with $20”
27:33 – Andy’s video game streaming experiments and TikTok Studio for Mac
29:01 – Why TikTok Studio is easier than OBS for beginners
29:50 – Audio ducking, mix problems, and why TikTok Studio comes up short
31:02 – VOD permanence, clipping, and why YouTube streams feel more “real” and lasting
32:40 – Break and setup for December release talk and “greatest era” question
32:54 – Why December is a weird month to release games
33:39 – Channel 3’s community list of the best December games
34:01 – Reading Channel 3’s top five: TMNT 2, FFX, Smash Melee, Smash Ultimate, Assetto Corsa
35:04 – Building Andy’s own “best December releases” list
35:31 – Andy’s December top 5: Far Cry 3, Quake 2, Halo Infinite, Marvel’s Midnight Suns
36:20 – Why Marvel’s Midnight Suns rules if you like cards, tactics, and Marvel RPG layers
36:37 – Cyberpunk 2077 on Stadia as the “number one” December release (joke and truth)
37:40 – Are we in one of the greatest eras of gaming? Game Awards and big-picture view
38:31 – Community poll: “Are we in a great era of gaming?” results and nuance
40:16 – Eidos Montreal layoffs, Mina the Hollower pressures, and Yacht Club focus shift
41:20 – Studio survival, focus, and why paying for games matters
42:37 – “I Should Really Get Back To That Game” list setup and new entries
46:00 – Community spotlight: German listeners and German-developed games
46:21 – Highlighting Anno 1800, Crysis 3, Spec Ops: The Line, and BeamNG.drive
47:47 – Call for your favorite December releases and where to reach Andy
48:26 – Show wrap-up, listener thanks, and milestone stats for streams and views