Giant Bombcast

We've made it to one year of independence! Thank you so much to everyone that's supported us this past year and since it's Tuesday we have to talk about video games! Dan shares a harrowing story, we chat about Mixtape, Grubb cuts a rug with a new DDR pad, we recap the news, CYCLOPS IS IN MARVEL RIVALS SOON, and more!Thank you to Beta Hat for sponsoring today's show! Head to giantbomb.com/betahat and make sure to tell them that Giant Bomb sent you! Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:31:43 Donkey Kong 640:38:56 Dance Dance Revolution with an L-Tek mat0:43:27 Magical Tetris Challenge0:45:57 Saros0:50:23 Resident Evil Requiem: Leon Must Die Forever DLC0:52:32 Mixtape1:11:00 Mike's DK Rap epiphany1:15:33 eBay rejects GameStop’s $56B takeover bid1:17:53 Sega cancels “Super Game”1:21:00 Nintendo tries to soften a Switch 2 price hike with a new $500 game bundle1:24:30 Star Fox returns on Switch 2 as a Star Fox 64 remake1:31:26 Takashi Tezuka is retiring from Nintendo1:32:42 Sony forecasts PS5 gaming sales decline amid price and supply challenges1:36:05 Forza Horizon 6 leaks early, and Playground threatens hardware bans1:38:05 Sony’s two-part PlayStation pitch: AI will speed up production, and the future slate is strong1:41:04 Gears of War: E-Day WWE sponsorship points to a possible fall launch window1:43:33 Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada has joined SNK1:45:48 CYCLOPS IS HEADED TO MARVEL RIVALS1:49:35 EMAILS!2:09:09 Grubb Guesser2:14:47 YouTube Super Chats2:19:05 Outro

This week we've got our friends from Beta Hat (Stan and Matthew Rorie) to share how YOU can get paid to chat about your opinitons and knowledge about games! Head to giantbomb.com/betahat and make sure to tell them that Giant Bomb sent you! We also get into more thoughts on Saros, Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 2 still holding up, and if Forbidden Solitaire is another deep card game like Balatro and Inscryption. We also get into today's headlines like GameStop trying to buy eBay, GTA 6 already trying to temper expectations, all of your emails, mystery ads with Grubb, and more! Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:01:46 [SPONSORED] Talking about Beta Hat with Stan Kwon and Matt Rorie0:25:14 Intro Part II0:51:54 Saros1:00:44 Forza Horizon 61:03:09 Tamashika1:09:06 Forbidden Solitaire1:13:21 Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader1:21:26 Is Dib old enough to play Uncharted?1:26:00 007 First Light1:33:06 News1:33:30 GameStop makes a wild $56 billion bid for eBay1:44:06 GTA 6 expectation management is becoming the story1:51:27 Xbox hardware and services decline again in Microsoft earnings1:53:27 Call of Duty finally appears to be done with PS41:55:22 Valve says Steam Deck 2 is still in development, but shortages are a problem1:57:57 Denuvo/2K reportedly adds 14-day online checks after new piracy claims1:59:49 Fortnite gets a huge Star Wars UGC/platform push2:02:22 007 First Light on Switch 2 is still coming, but needs more time2:04:16 Madden NFL 27 appears headed to Switch 22:06:33 Taking temperature on Star Fox/Ocarina of Time rumors2:14:15 EMAILS!2:44:48 Grubb Guesser2:52:03 YouTube Super Chats3:12:47 Outro

We have a bunch of games to talk about this week as we dive all the way into Vampire Crawlers, check out all the bells and whistles of the new Steam Controller, explore Titanium Court, and more! We also get into the newest news and get to your lovely emails and Super Chats.Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:12:42 Dan talks about how he doesn't remember how to make a grilled cheese or the fact that food has salt in it for 10 straight minutes0:25:43 The Steam Controller0:36:52 Saros0:46:36 Resident Evil 3: Nemesis0:53:56 Titanium Court0:59:56 Vampire Crawlers1:07:15 PlayStation digital DRM scare becomes the week’s biggest preservation story1:12:58 Valve’s new Steam Controller launches before Steam Machine1:13:59 Valve hardware update: Steam Deck 2 is real, Steam Deck supply is messy1:17:04 Wolverine news is still promised for spring1:18:55 Illumination’s Next Nintendo Movie Is Coming in 20281:24:30 NateTheHate says the rumoured Star Fox game will be released in June 20261:26:11 Resident Evil Requiem minigame DLC may be imminent1:27:52 The Last of Us Online director says he will never let one of his projects disappear again1:30:23 Sega releases an Alien Isolation 2 teaser, suggesting more news is on the way1:30:46 FairGames Struggles to ‘Find The Fun’ in Latest Pre-Alpha Playtest1:34:00 EMAILS!1:55:06 Grubb Guesser2:02:18 YouTube Super Chats2:14:26 Outro

We're here on a Tuesday to chat about Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and how it is wholesome fun for everyone in the family, more thoughts on Pragmata, the Summer Cart 64, and REPLACED looking super neat but maybe a little lacking on other fronts. We also recap the news like Game Pass Updates with the price and what games it will still carry and more!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:22:10 Scam Line0:28:10 Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred0:34:37 Jan's thoughts on Pragmata0:39:08 Replaced0:48:05 Grubb's thoughts on Pragmata0:49:36 Resident Evil 20:59:35 Summer Cart 641:04:16 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream1:14:02 Jan's Koss Porta Pro1:15:15 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Update1:24:05 Single-player spin-off Splatoon Raiders comes to Nintendo Switch 2 this summer1:28:57 A bunch of Switch 2 games are on the way but haven’t been announced yet1:30:37 Capcom says Pragmata is off to ‘a strong start’ with 1 million sold in its first two days1:37:20 SNK is releasing a modern NeoGeo AES console with ‘unrivaled authenticity’ and £70 game cartridges1:42:27 MindsEye studio staff takes legal action, saying management installed ‘invasive’ surveillance software1:45:43 ‘Stay tuned’: It sounds like cult N64 shooter Buck Bumble is really coming back1:47:21 PlayStation has started telling UK and Ireland players to verify their age by June to keep certain features1:50:00 Ubisoft confirms Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag remake reveal: ‘The iconic pirate adventure returns’1:51:17 Shuhei Yoshida says he was ‘fired’ from his role as PlayStation studio president because he ‘didn’t listen to’ Jim Ryan1:52:55 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 developer lays off up to 90 employees1:55:35 EMAILS!2:22:29 Grubb Guesser2:28:13 YouTube Super Chats2:39:24 Outro

This week we've got a whole bunch of games to talk about and they're all great ones too! We dive deep into how much we've enjoyed Pragmata, Jan's newest obsession with Pokémon Champions, Mouse P.I. for Hire being a surprisingly pleasant romp, Bully holding up, and more! We also dip into the news, guess some ads, and all of your emails! Thank you to our friends at Outerloop and their new game Dosa Divas for sponsoring today's show! If you'd like to learn more, visit https://outerloopgames.com/dosa !Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:08:40 Top Golf0:13:44 New Bowling0:22:51 Pragmata0:42:28 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie0:51:07 Bully: Scholarship Edition0:58:30 Mouse: P.I. For Hire1:05:00 Diablo II: Reign of the Warlock1:07:05 Slay the Spire II1:11:30 Pokémon Champions1:24:27 Bloodborne is officially returning as an R-rated animated movie1:29:51 Fortnite Adding An Arc Raiders-Style Game With Disney Characters1:36:27 Hackers Reveal Rockstar Earns Over $1 Million A Day From GTA Online1:39:58 Metro 2039 will be revealed this week, 4A Games confirms1:41:38 Switch 2 game cards come in smaller sizes now1:42:51 Anbernic’s new handheld is a pocket-friendly Android device with a swiveling screen1:45:12 Bethesda promises to fix Starfield PS5 crashes some fans complain make it ‘unplayable’1:46:47 Spider-Man model appears to tease new PlayStation game in now-deleted post1:49:04 Sony is Prepping a Metal Gear Solid Movie1:54:42 EMAILS!2:25:12 Grubb Guessr2:34:25 YouTube Super Chats2:42:14 Outro

We're still on the mend from various maladies at the moment, but that's not enough to keep the podcast down! This week we chat about the turn-based RPG musical People of Note, skittering around as an octopus in Darwin's Paradox, finally finishing Resident Evil 0 and seeing how it ranks with the franchise, and more game talk! We also recap the news, read your wonderful emails, and play a good ol' game of guessing what ad Grubb has brought to us this week.Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:07:48 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie0:21:44 Programming Reminders0:25:46 Verses: Hyper-Kinetic Aerial Joust0:27:35 Glyphica0:30:57 People of Note0:40:24 Darwin’s Paradox0:45:04 Marvel Cosmic Invasion0:51:23 Resident Evil 00:57:34 Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for Nintendo Switch 21:04:50 Star Wars Eclipse Development Is “Very Slow Going”1:09:20 Sony Delists 100s More PS5, PS4 Games, Including Jesus Simulator1:12:35 PlayStation Studios Removes Nearly All PC References From Websites1:15:26 Report claims PS6 handheld surpasses Xbox Series S in graphics tests1:17:18 Level-5 Vision 2026 Craftsmanship Stream Will Cover New Games This Week1:20:59 Super Mario becomes the only animated movie series to open globally at more than $350 million twice1:24:13 State of Decay 3’s 2020 announce trailer was just a concept, studio head says1:26:55 The Mass Effect TV Show Will Reportedly Be Rewritten To Appeal To ‘Non-Gamers’1:31:47 EMAILS!1:45:10 Grubb Guessr1:51:59 YouTube Super Chats2:07:46 Outro

We're back from PAX East and we still have new stuff to talk about! We talk about RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike, Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, a NEW Nintendo 64 game in Junk Runner 64, Marvel MaXium Collection, and more! We also recap all of the most recent news like a new Star Fox game rumor, Disney interested in acquiring Epic Games, layoffs at Eidos-Montreal, and more!Play along with Grubb and indentify the ad: https://imgur.com/a/zcmxdsfSupport us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:25:00 A Plumber For All Seasons0:31:47 Super Mario Bros.™ Wonder – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park0:38:13 Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection0:45:02 Tiny Metal 20:48:41 Project Blitz0:49:57 Crokinole0:52:52 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction0:57:04 Junk Runner 641:03:28 Marvel MaXimum Collection1:07:48 Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike1:15:49 Nintendo is planning a new Star Fox and a major Zelda remake this year, but no 3D Mario1:25:13 Confirmed: PS5 console prices are being raised by at least $1001:35:12 Disney may be interested in acquiring Epic Games at some point, it’s claimed1:44:19 Some PC Gaming RAM Actually Got Cheaper For The First Time In Months But It Might Not Last1:46:33 Bungie says Marathon will be steadily improved for ‘many years’1:48:55 This summer’s Xbox Games Showcase is confirmed for June, followed by a Gears of War E-Day Direct1:50:05 Eidos-Montréal announces mass layoffs for the third year in a row, as studio head leaves1:54:23 EMAILS!2:20:54 YouTube Super Chats2:27:37 Outro

Before PAX East we've got to podcast! This week we dig into why we think Crimson Desert isn't for us and that's okay! We also chat about anime racer Screamer, surprise hidden gem in Mr. Sleepy Man, Resident Evil 0, and our time with Slay the Spire 2 multiplayer. We also recap the biggest news like Epic Games laying off 1,000 employees, Pokémon Champions news, and more for your gaming ears.Also, happy birthday to the Jeffs!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:28:13 Crimson Desert0:48:10 Pokémon Pokopia0:53:27 Resident Evil 00:59:26 Slay the Spire 2 multiplayer1:03:24 Mr. Sleepy Man1:08:25 Screamer1:14:46 Nintendo is reportedly cutting Switch 2 production this quarter as US demand dips1:20:15 Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees due to ‘Fortnite downturn’1:27:55 Pokémon Champions gets confirmed release date and Switch 2 launch update1:35:53 Sega’s Stranger Than Heaven will headline an Xbox Partner event this week1:37:34 Square Enix has partnered with Google to put an AI chat bot in Dragon Quest X1:40:07 Crimson Desert developer apologizes for ‘accidental’ inclusion of AI art, promises ‘comprehensive audit’1:42:08 Minecraft Dungeons is getting a sequel this year, and it’s coming to PS5 and Switch 21:42:58 Witcher 4 And New IP At CD Projekt Get Fresh Updates; Here's The Latest1:44:49 Ubisoft Shuts Down Another Studio1:46:14 EMAILS!2:09:11 YouTube Super Chats2:14:21 Outro

It's a Tuesday and we have to talk about video games! This week we talk about the final preview coming out of Pragmata, our continued adventures in Pokémon Pokopia, and diving deeper into the campaigns of Slay the Spire 2. We also chat about the DLSS 5 drama popping off as well as IO Interactive updates, PSSR, sales numbers, and more for your listening enjoyment!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:21:24 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild0:25:05 Spyro: Year of the Dragon0:30:58 Pokémon Pokopia0:37:46 Horsey Game0:39:19 Slay the Spire 20:42:08 F1 20250:44:42 Rounds0:48:22 Lego Party Update0:51:29 Pragmata1:00:08 A METEOR HIT OHIO1:02:48 Nvidia met with criticism for DLSS 5’s ‘photoreal’ graphics alterations1:08:36 Bethesda tries to quell DLSS 5 criticism1:15:12 Switch 2 finally lets you play Switch 1 games in docked mode while playing on handheld1:18:09 IO Interactive and MindsEye studio BARB officially end partnership, Hitman crossover DLC to be scrapped1:21:10 Starfield is finally coming to PS5 next month alongside new content and PS5 Pro support1:24:02 PS5 Pro’s major PSSR update is rolling out to more games this week, with Cyberpunk 2077 to follow1:26:58 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s EGDC firm has acquired 5% of Capcom1:29:17 As it passes 6 million sales, Capcom officially confirms Resident Evil Requiem is the series’ fastest selling game1:31:30 Super Mario Galaxy Movie Teases Pikmin Cameo1:46:38 Pokopia is already one of the best-selling Pokémon spin-offs, after just four days1:47:58 Microsoft reveals next-gen console details and promises an ‘order of magnitude increase’ in power1:49:54 Judge orders Subnautica 2 bosses be handed back control of company after Krafton found guilty of "wrongfully usurping control"1:54:35 Alex in Street Fighter 61:56:20 EMAILS!2:22:20 YouTube Super Chats2:31:50 Outro

Not to surprise anyone but we talk about video games on this episode! We chat about everyone having a pleasant time improving their little towns in Pokopia, really enjoying our time in Marathon, being befuddled in WWE 2K26, and more games! We also go over this week's biggest news and all of your emails!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:17:05 Pokémon Pokopia0:33:58 Lies of P0:40:35 Minishoot Adventures0:43:25 Slay the Spire 20:46:47 WWE 2K260:58:05 Rounds1:04:10 Marathon1:17:39 Donald Glover is the voice of Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie1:23:32 Nintendo has confirmed that its Switch 2 sidescroller, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, will release on Thursday, May 211:26:22 Epic is increasing the price of Fortnite V-Bucks1:28:26 Nintendo Suing U.S. Government Over Tariffs1:30:11 Sega says strong reviews for its recent games aren’t yet translating to better sales1:32:52 EA Lays Off Staff Across All Battlefield Studios Following Record-Breaking Battlefield 6 Launch1:34:27 WarioWare series director Goro Abe has left Nintendo1:36:14 Valve insists it will release Steam Machine and Steam Frame in 2026, after blog said it ‘hoped’ to1:44:31 EMAILS!2:05:32 YouTube Super Chats2:18:27 Outro

Somehow we are also all Ditto and we have transformed to talk about Pokémon Pokopia, Resident Evil Requiem, some Insider Trading, and finishing off Sekiro! We also talk about proper burrito tech, recapping the Nintendo Indie World showcase, Pokémon Wind and Waves getting revealed, Myrient getting shutdown, and more!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:14:47 MIO: Memories In Orbit0:20:16 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice0:30:41 Pokémon Pokopia0:46:43 Insider Trading0:53:17 Resident Evil 10:58:11 Resident Evil Requiem1:24:48 Nintendo Indie World March 2026 Showcase: All The Biggest Announcements1:27:05 Sony’s Santa Monica Studio ‘is working on a new franchise within the God of War universe’1:37:27 Bluepoint reportedly had a Bloodborne remake pitch rejected by FromSoftware1:41:25 Pokémon Winds & Waves revealed: New games coming in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 21:45:36 The Pokémon Company is releasing a mini Game Boy that plays Pokémon music by swapping 45 cartridges1:46:53 Sony confirms a major PS5 Pro upgrade is rolling out today with Resident Evil Requiem1:48:25 Casting call seemingly confirms Wolfenstein 3 is coming and reveals new character1:49:52 Video Game 'Preservation Service' Myrient Is Shutting Down1:51:51 Fallout: New Vegas remaster hopium goes off like Mount Vesuvius as Iron Galaxy teases 'what's coming next' with a very famous loading screen1:54:54 EMAILS!2:15:08 YouTube Super Chats2:20:24 Outro

We may not have won gold at the Winter Olympics this time but we have to podcast anyway! We continue covering the situation happening over the closure of Bluepoint Games at PlayStation AND the very big shakes ups happening at Xbox. We also chat about a whole slew of demos coming out of Steam Next Fest like Denshattack, Vampire Crawlers, Australia Did It, and the Sledding Game. Grubb also continues to talk about the SuperStation and shows off the Sinden Lightgun. We also get to your emails, superchats, and discuss animal biology.Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:22:21 Cool Boarders0:26:32 Sledding Game Demo0:28:30 Denshattack Demo0:32:37 Australia Did it Demo0:37:33 Vampire Crawlers Demo0:41:52 Demon Tides0:48:17 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined0:54:43 Super Battle Golf0:59:16 More SuperStation1:00:36 Sinden Lightgun1:07:03 Wolverine gets a release date1:08:36 PlayStation closes down Bluepoint Games1:16:47 Xbox shakeup1:26:13 Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs That Hiked Prices On Switch, Xbox, And PS51:30:51 Ubisoft puts Black Flag leaders in charge of Assassin’s Creed1:32:23 Amazon is shutting down another game: Former Lionhead devs’ King of Meat1:33:45 Saints Row design director says IP owner ‘ghosted’ his prequel pitch1:35:57 PS5 outsold Switch 2 in the US last month, as Black Ops 7 remained the best-selling game1:42:17 People are mad about Pokémon1:46:24 EMAILS!2:03:30 YouTube Super Chats2:11:51 Outro

Happy Lunar New Year, we're back from another 3-Day weekend and ready to talk about games! We chat about CiniCross, REANIMAL, the state of pinball with Pokemon Pinball, the Virtual Boy app for the Nintendo Switch, the Pragmata demo out for the Switch 2, getting back into Overwatch, and God of War: Sons of Sparta being an okay game. We catch up on all of the hottest news stories and all of your emails too!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:25:09 CiniCross0:30:56 IT'S VIRTUAL BOY DAY0:39:18 Reanimal0:46:26 Pragmata Switch 2 Demo0:50:29 Overwatch0:58:36 Listen Up! We Tried To Make “THOSE GAMES” Even More Extreme! Some things Have To Be Learned The Hard Way1:01:42 Mewgenics1:04:59 Stern Pinball's Pokémon machine1:16:07 God of War: Sons of Sparta1:27:22 Sony is considering holding back PlayStation 6 until 2028 or 2029, report claims1:32:36 Steam Deck is out of stock in the US as Valve warns of ‘intermittent’ memory and storage shortages1:34:09 Asus ROG Xbox Ally X gets a price increase of nearly $200 in Japan1:40:27 Nintendo just DMCA'd every Switch emulator (again), but it's not over yet1:41:39 .hack//Z.E.R.O. announced1:46:30 Pokémon Pokopia director Takuto Edagawa confirms Minecraft-style "cloud" servers that don't require the host to be online1:47:58 Virtual Boy NSO app won’t work in docked mode1:50:17 Blizzard Is Bringing The Warlock Class To Diablo IV: Lord Of Hatred, Diablo II, And Diablo Immortal1:52:45 Hideki Sato, Visionary Who Shaped Sega's Consoles, Has Died1:54:07 EMAILS!2:27:20 Super Chats2:36:33 Outro

We've got the MYSTBUSTERS on the pod today with Jerf and Dan out on assignment. Today we chat about Mario Tennis Fever and how it ranks with the rest of the Mario sports games, we also have relations with cats in Mewgenics, sit with the deep style of Romeo is a Dead man, race around in 4PGP, and more games! We also recap all of the news and all your emails.Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:19:02 LORT0:24:18 Deadlock0:26:34 Overwatch0:33:54 4PGP0:37:39 Super Woden: Rally Edge0:42:10 Romeo Is A Dead Man0:55:07 Spyro Reignited Trilogy0:58:07 Lies of P1:03:15 Mewgenics1:12:33 Mario Tennis Fever1:31:22 The Discord ID thing sucks1:33:24 Sony Officially Announces February 12 PlayStation State of Play1:40:51 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase Wraps With Big Third-Party Slate1:43:00 Riot Games Cuts ~80 Staff on 2XKO Fighting Game1:52:56 Epic Games Store aims to launch “day one” on the next Xbox console1:57:31 Rayman creator confirms a remake of the original is in the works2:00:10 Capcom confirms large-scale Monster Hunter Wilds expansion coming this summer2:04:25 New details leak for PlayStation’s Marvel fighting game ahead of State of Play2:08:15 Overwatch devs vow to redesign Anran after backlash2:09:47 Blizzard reportedly teams with Nexon for a second unannounced StarCraft shooter2:11:40 Nioh 32:15:08 EMAILS!2:31:20 Super Chats2:39:32 Outro

This week on the podcast we celebrate a successful ICE OUT charity stream that we did with our friends over at MinnMax, talk about climbing mountains in Cairn, having cozy adventures in Dragon Quest VII - Reimagined, diving in way too deep into Deadlock, and more game talk! We also recap the hottest news, our own internet woes, and all of your emails!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:15:33 Perfect Weapon0:18:43 Terminator 2D: No Fate0:24:24 Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined0:39:17 Sekiro0:48:34 Spyro Reignited Trilogy0:53:39 Deadlock1:04:23 Cairn1:12:18 We found Bakalar1:21:52 A Nintendo Direct is reportedly coming next week, dedicated to Partner games1:25:24 Nintendo comments on Dispatch’s Nintendo Switch 2 censorship1:27:56 Numerous video game company share prices dropped following Google’s Project Genie AI rollout1:37:06 Obsidian isn’t making Outer Worlds 3 but will work on more games in the Avowed universe, despite ‘disappointing’ sales1:43:12 PS5 console exclusive Nioh 3 could appear on other systems as soon as August1:45:34 Sony has patented a touchscreen PlayStation controller that lets players choose where to put the buttons1:47:42 The Division: Definitive Edition has appeared on the Xbox store, seemingly ending hopes of a remaster1:48:10 Switch is officially Nintendo’s best-selling console ever, overtaking DS1:50:45 Emails & Super Chats2:43:59 Outro

This week we continue Dan's journey through Sekiro, go over Jan's hands on time with Resident Evil Requiem, Bakalar checking out the Reanimal Demo, Grubb checking out Escape from Ever After, and we determine that Highguard is FINE. We also go over the hottest news and all of your emails! ALSO! This Friday at 5PM Central we're teaming up with our friends at MinnMax and putting on an ICE OUT charity stream! More details and information to come, but we hope you join us for a good cause!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:11:51 Blight Club (and the 3DO)0:16:29 Last Sektori Update, I Promise0:18:48 Sekiro0:27:05 Resident Evil Requiem0:34:24 Resident Evil 70:42:50 Reanimal Demo0:46:26 Escape from Ever After0:49:34 Cleared Hot0:52:46 Vital Shell0:55:02 Highguard1:06:11 Mario Movie Is Going to Have Yoshi and Birdo1:14:01 Rayman 30th Anniversary1:16:17 Grand Theft Auto 6 may not have a physical version on day one to avoid leaks, report claims1:19:37 PlayStation will reportedly host another State of Play in February1:22:54 2 unreleased Virtual Boy games are coming to Nintendo Switch as part of the NSO Expansion Pack1:29:28 Walmart could have leaked Nintendo Switch Online’s next GameCube games1:31:19 A Nintendo Direct dedicated to Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is coming this week1:34:09 Highguard manages almost 100k Steam players on day one, amidst over 13k negative reviews1:37:38 Blizzard announces four showcases over the next two weeks for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone and Diablo1:42:03 Banjo-Kazooie now has a PC port, with 4K/120fps and ultrawide support1:43:27 EMAILS! (And Super Chats!)2:15:17 Outro

This week on the podcast we chat about a beyblade like game in From the Top, a PS1 looking Vampire Survivor-like with Vital Shell, circling back to Sekiro, Marathon's release date getting leaked, Highguard not paying for their spot at the Game Awards, all of your emails, and more!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:17:21 Last Sektori update, Grubb promises0:22:34 Vital Shell0:26:27 From the Top0:32:56 Super 10 Pin0:35:35 Sekiro0:43:08 Nine Sols0:50:04 Rivals of Aether II0:53:21 Rhythm Doctor0:58:48 South Park Fortnite1:03:42 MIO: Memories in Orbit1:05:48 Highguard didn’t pay for the final spot at The Game Awards1:13:17 Marathon’s release date may have been accidentally shared early on the Xbox store1:16:01 The Division 3 boss Julian Gerighty has left Ubisoft for EA1:17:43 Digital Eclipse’s Disney Afternoon Collection retro compilation has been rated for Switch and Switch 21:19:10 Forza Horizon 6’s release date may have been revealed early by an in-game ad1:20:47 Monster Hunter Wilds reportedly runs much better on PC when all DLC is installed1:23:01 Sega announces Sonic 35th anniversary plans to ‘celebrate Sonic’s legacy’1:27:25 Nintendo’s Japan dominance continues as Switch 2 fuels 40% market growth in 20251:29:00 Ubisoft is updating three classic Far Cry games to run at 60fps on modern platforms1:32:07 IO celebrates Hitman 3’s fifth anniversary by announcing cross-progression for World of Assassination1:32:59 Valve has ‘significantly’ rewritten Steam’s rules for how developers must disclose AI use1:35:44 EMAILS! (And Super Chats)2:13:03 Outro

This week we somehow continue talking about Sektori now that Mikey has gotten a taste of it. We also touch on Big Hops, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, and some older games too! We also recap the biggest headlines from the previous week alongside your emails. And somehow, we have a lengthy conversation about Popeye.Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:22:35 Myst III: Exile0:30:01 Disco Elysium0:36:36 Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!0:38:38 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor0:42:24 Star Wars Genesis0:47:34 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined0:51:39 Final Fantasy X0:55:20 Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles1:01:19 Big Hops1:07:06 Sektori1:16:30 Mortal Comeback1:18:47 Jan's Breaking News1:20:39 Meta Closes Twisted Pixel, Armature, and Sanzaru Games1:21:56 Understanding game pricing with the developers of Peak1:23:46 The Xbox Developer Direct will feature a secret fourth game1:25:18 Resident Evil Showcase set for this week featuring new Resident Evil Requiem gameplay1:26:22 Ubisoft hits The Division and Avatar studio, Massive Entertainment, with layoffs1:28:49 A poster for The Division: Definitive Edition has reportedly appeared at a Ubisoft event in Japan1:30:54 Call of Duty on Switch 2 could be ‘imminent’, dataminer claims1:32:02 Nintendo president reiterates plans for future movies and animated videos, doesn’t rule out anime in the future1:34:50 Nintendo is monitoring high RAM prices and tariff impacts very closely, president Shuntaro Furukawa says1:39:33 Baldur’s Gate 3 boss explains lack of Switch 2 version1:41:30 Nintendo Switch 2’s latest GameCube game is now live, bringing the total to 8 games1:47:24 Machine Games is reportedly working on Wolfenstein 3 and a ‘Rainbow Six Siege-style’ multiplayer title1:49:22 EMAILS! (And super chats!)2:22:02 Outro

We're back from break and we have games to talk about! We checked out Romeo is a Dead Man and enjoyed the cacophony it is presenting, loved hopping around in Big Hops, catching up on a bunch of games during the Winter Break, and enjoying a good rug. We also recap some news coming out of CES and your emails!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join

We've made it to a New Year folks, so now it is TIME to crown a Top 10 games and ultimately THE GAME OF THE YEAR 2025 for Giant Bomb!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note that exact times will vary depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:03:01 Building the list and whittling it down1:18:57 Ad Break1:20:49 Ordering the Top 101:54:04 Outro

We've approached DAY 3 of Giant Bomb's Game of the Year deliberations! We've got a PACKED AND STACKED day for you before we get to the Top 10. Today we discuss the Best Moment/Sequence, Boomer Game of the Year, Best Friendslop, Best Cat from CATS, and DISSAPPOINTMENT of the Year!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note that exact times will vary depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:02:36 Best Cat from Cats0:06:48 Best Friendslop0:18:15 Best New Website0:19:19 Boomer Game of the Year0:46:05 Ad Break0:47:58 We're Back!0:49:05 Disappointment of the Year1:39:03 Best Comeback1:53:20 Best Roguelike2:21:06 Best Moment/Sequence3:24:51 Winners Recap and Outro

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS! As a gift from all of us here at GBHQ to you we have another day full of fun categories to deliberate over! Today we're talking about Best Gambling, Best Ninja, Best Z-Teamer, Best Multiplayer, and Game of the Year 2021!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join

Game of the Year 2025 kicks off today! We've got a whole slate of categories to start this year's podcasts straight from our friends at Main Gear! Today we talk about and crown The, "Oh That Feels Cool" Award, Hardware Thing of the Year, Worst Blight, Best Game We Beat Kinda Funny And/Or MinnMax And/Or Game Informer at This Year, the Soulja Boy Award for Best Game For People Who Like To Drink and Get Drunk or Smoke and Get High of the Year, AND Best New Character!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join00:00 - Intro and Bants04:50 - The "Oh That Feels Cool" Award31:17 - Hardware Thing of the Year44:40 - Worst Blight56:19 - Ad Break!58:14 - We're back59:35 - Best Game We Beat Kinda Funny And/Or MinnMax And/Or Game Informer At This Year01:03:47 - The Soulja Boy Award For Best Game For People Who Like To Drink and Get Drunk or Smoke and Get High of the Year01:15:35 - Best New Character

We got the whole gang together to squeeze in an episode of the podcast before we hunger down for Game of the Year season! We recap Jan's time at The Game Awards, a new Mega Man and Mike throwing his hat into the ring to make a robot, and more!

We've got a full house to give all of our thoughts on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, we also chat about punching law enforcement in Unbeatable, soaking in the vibes of Skate Story, and more games. We also chat about what the mysterious TGA statue might be, Capcom rumors, Leon S. Kennedy popping back into the franchise, and all of your emails!Submit songs for our Video Game Music of the Year episode here: https://tinyurl.com/gbmusic25Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join

We're back from the holidays to chat about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond! We go over Dan's review and answer some more questions that the crew has over the game. We also chat about Where Winds Meet, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Demonschool, and we also get into some hardware with the AYN Odin 3 and the Analogue 3D!Read Dan's full Metroid Prime 4 review here: https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review/1900-805/And watch the video discussion/podcast version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhtR86m8lW8

Dan has played through the entirety of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (almost to 100% completion!) and decided he wanted to do a proper written review for it! This is the podcast companion to said review where he elaborates on his thoughts and fields questions from Grubb, Mike, Bakalar, and Shawn.Read Dan's full review here: https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review/1900-805/

Before we dip out for the Holidays for a bit we had to make sure to podcast! Today we chat about the chaos inside of Kirby Air Riders, the visual assault that is Sektori, Grubb finishing off Dispatch, Mikey trying Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, playing Metroid Prime 4: Beyond at the store, and even more! We also make sure to cover the hottest news and all of your lovely emails.Happy Thanksgiving to those that celebrate, we're deeply thankful for all of y'all!Thanks to Deku Deals for making today's episode possible. Make a list and get some deals at: https://www.dekudeals.com/giantbomb

This week we chat about the music and sensory overload in Lumines Arise, how great Absolum is to control, the emotional tearing of and Roger, whatever the hell is happening in Kirby Air Riders, the Analogue 3D, and we get to the bottom if folks should be worried about Metroid Prime 4 and the supposed sidekick revealed. We also get into all of the hottest news stories and your burning emails!Thanks to Deku Deals for making today's episode possible. Make a list and get some deals at: https://www.dekudeals.com/giantbomb

This week we've got a whole bunch of games to talk about! We wax poetically about the documentaries in the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, more of us getting into Dispatch, Jan getting into E-Sports with Q-Up, continued chaos in Arc Raiders, Lumines Arise being a fever dream, and The Simpsons Fortnite being a great collaboration. We also recap all the hottest stories and all of your emails!Thanks to Deku Deals for making today's episode possible. Make a list and get some deals at: https://www.dekudeals.com/giantbomb

We have recovered (mostly) from the Giant Bomb-A-Thon and are back to talk about games! We catch up on Ball x Pit, a little bit of tabletop in Warframe 1999 Operation Orias, Arc Raiders, the Simpsons in Fortnite, and Dispatch! We also recap everything that's happened in the world of video game news and get to your lovely emails!Today's episode is brought to you by Deku Deals! Learn more at http://dekudeals.com/giantbomb

We set aside some time during the Bomb-a-thon to deliver you a delerium filled Bombcast where we chat about Pokemon Legends: Z-A, the AYN Thor, and other stuff that's popped off during the 24 Hour Stream.

Jan's out on assignment ahead of our BUSY Giant Bombathon week (10/27 @ 5PM Eastern for 24 hours!), so Mikey assembles Grubb, Bakalar, Dan, and Shawn once again to talk about their experiences with Ninja Gaiden 4, Pokémon Legends Z-A, the Xbox Ally, and more! As always, they follow that up with the news of the week and YOUR... EMAILS!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join

Mike took out Jan. It's finally happened. He's become too powerful. But hey, at least we have another podcast to take our minds off of it. Inside: Impressions of Absolum and Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a news roundup including a giant Pokemon leak, and of course... EMAILS!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join

It's GOLF WEEK but we still got a bunch of games to talk about! We get together to talk about Grubb finishing Baby Steps, Bakalar finishing Cronos, Hades II continuing to wow, Consume Me teaching us all valuable lessons, Steal the Brainrot dominating the brain space of the youth, and LEGO Party definitively being a better party game than Mario Party. We also catch up on the news and hit up all of your emails!

We're back and not raptured at all! We got a whole slew of games to talk about like more Silent Hill f, Clover Pit, Ghost of Yotei, King's Quest 1, Baby Steps, Final Fantasy Tactics, Megabonk, and the biggest release: HADES II. We also chat about the EA Sale for $55 Billion, a new PS5 Pro, and more!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join

Jan's back! Kind of! We hit a few tech snags while recording this one, BUT that didn't stop the usual crew from coming together to tell you all about the new Skate, Silent Hill f, Megabonk, and much more. After that, all the important video game news of the week (Kojima's making... A credit card?) and your emails!

Jan's out on assignment, so BAD BOY OF GAMES MEDIA Mike Minotti is leading Grubb, Dan, and Shawn through discussions about getting knee-deep into Hollow Knight: Silksong, the recent Nintendo Direct cashing in on our nostalgia, all of your wonderful emailed topics of the week, and more!

We've got a full house today to talk about the Marvel Tokon Beta, Cronos: The New Dawn, finishing Riven, diving all the way into Sudoku, and how Silksong has done more than live up to the hype.HOLLOW KNIGHT: SILKSONG DISCUSSION FEATURING MINOR SPOILERS runs from roughly 1:24:12 to 1:56:28 (variable depending on how many ads you get beforehand).Today's episode is brought to you by our friends at MSI!For the next month, they'll be offering the Giant Bomb community 10% off regularly priced Intel B860/Z890 motherboards at their US Store: https://us-store.msi.com/ - Just use code "bombcast" at checkout!Big thanks to MSI for their support!

We're rolling out of a three day weekend and straight to the Bombcast! We chat about the Shinobi game, Gears Reloaded, Magic: the Gathering, Slay the Spire, and more games. We also chat about Nintendo having a direct very soon, Sony's live service Fairgames getting having more issues, Capcom and the Switch 2, a price for Hollow Knight: Silksong, and more!Today's episode is brought to you by our friends at MSI!For the next month, they'll be offering the Giant Bomb community 10% off regularly priced Intel B860/Z890 motherboards at their US Store: https://us-store.msi.com/ - Just use code "bombcast" at checkout!Big thanks to MSI for their support!

We're packed with video game talk this week as we talk about Metal Gear Solid Delta, Dan's time with Chibi-Robo, Jan's Gamescom preview of Onimusha, Pragmata, and Resident Evil Requiem, Grubb nearing the end of Expedition 33, and how great Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is! We also recap other Gamescom stories, the delays that Silk Song is causing, and more!Today's episode is brought to you by our friends at MSI!For the next month, they'll be offering the Giant Bomb community 10% off regularly priced Intel B860/Z890 motherboards at their US Store: https://us-store.msi.com/ - Just use code "bombcast" at checkout!Big thanks to MSI for their support!

We're back and we're early today! We chat about Grubb starting Expedition 33, Raccoin Pusher, a couple of puzzles with Is This Seat Taken? and Voxelgram 2, and a bunch more games. We also chat about Bioshock 4, an actual Silksong announcement, and other news before Gamescom. Oh...and somehow we talk about War of the Worlds for a while....Today's episode is brought to you by our friends at MSI!For the next month, they'll be offering the Giant Bomb community 10% off regularly priced Intel B860/Z890 motherboards at their US Store: https://us-store.msi.com/ - Just use code "bombcast" at checkout!Big thanks to MSI for their support!

This week on the podcast, we recount Shawn's adventures in Las Vegas at this year's EVO and his time playing Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls and Invincible VS, the team's time with the Battlefield 6 beta, and even more games and news for your Tuesday!Check out Shawn's Virtua Fighter interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y13GVqUcOZAand Dan's SF travelogue here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_T8L6wQOysSupport us and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join

Jan's back from the woods and Mike's back from being on assignment, so they team up with The Jeffs to bring you a Bombcast filled with flights through space, wild pricing schemes, and haunted microphones.Support us and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join

Most of the team is out this week, so fill-in host Jeff Bakalar is joined by Jeff Grubb, TurboShawn, and our friend Jason Fanelli to chat about their continued adventures in Donkey Kong Bananza, what's next for Nintendo, and much, much more!Support us and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join

900 EPISODES OF THE GIANT BOMBCAST! We talk about Y2Roll, Pokémon Friends, The Drifter, visiting Wizard Quest, and how great Donkey Kong Bananza has been so far. We also cover the biggest news stories like the Pokémon Presents, the new Marvel fighting game will be playable at Evo, Saber Interactive is making a Hellraiser game, and even more!Support us and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join

We continue hitting the track with our array of horse girls, blasting away at mycelium in Mycopunk, navigating through Maze Mice, beating the drums in Patapon 1 + 2 Replay, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and we get into a small spoiler discussion of Clair Obscur! We also recap the news and get to all of your lovely emails.

We have Garrett Martin on the show to chat about pinball and launching Endless Mode! We also talk about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, the original Rygar, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Stole Time, more time in Splatoon 2, and we're off to the race tracks with Uma Musume: Pretty Derby! Grubb also recaps the hottest stories of the week and we read all of your lovely emails.Get more from Garrett at: https://www.endlessmode.com/Support us by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium: https://www.giantbomb.com/join

We're joined by the Big Dawg himself, Matt Rorie! This week we go into Dan digging Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and how this may affect GOTY season this year, Death Stranding 2 being a fun and odd romp, and some other little bits of games. We also cover the hottest news and answer all of your emails!Support Matt Rorie by following his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MatthewRorie

Folks it's time to trek from Mexico to Austrailia as we talk about our time so far with Death Stranding 2, putting out fires in FBC: Firebreak, painting and splatting in Splatoon, the ups and downs of Pipestrello and the Cursed Yoyo, and getting sometime with Rematch. We also chat about the next generation of consoles slowly getting underway, some heat advisory for your Switch 2, Mario Kart World characters, and even more!