My mom previews Tomb Raider, Dark Souls II, and other big games of 2013

Posted byby Mike Minotti
January 2, 2013
Updated June 18, 2025
4 min

Mike and momma Minotti

My mother (pictured with me above) doesn’t know much of anything about video games. However, I discovered that making her watch trailers for upcoming releases and recording her reactions can lead to comedic gold.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.