Game Mess Mornings

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Game Mess Mornings

Prolific gaming news expert Jeff Grubb is here to dish out all of the hottest headlines from the around the world of video games!

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    The Duskbloods Still Set for 2026

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jan Ochoa to start your Thursday with news on The Duskbloods still being set for 2026, a Forza Horizon 6 roundup, Best Buy telling affiliates that GTA 6 pre-orders may start next week, Fortnite Zero Build getting an overhaul, and more! 00:00 - Intro7:17 - Forza Horizon 6 reviews15:35 - Best Buy tells affiliates it’s starting GTA 6 pre-orders next week, sparking speculation that a new trailer is coming25:36 - Fortnite Zero Build Is Getting A Much-Needed Overhaul This Week33:50 - With its latest update, Nintendo has already added most of Virtual Boy’s game library to Switch Online37:29 - Xbox PC app references Game Pass expansion into China and possible Disc2Digital45:35 - Amazon Still Eyeing A Lord Of The Rings Game After Reported MMO Cancellation50:50 - BioShock Creator: Switch 2 Proves Graphics Have Reached "Diminishing Returns"54:05 - FromSoftware/Kadokawa: The Duskbloods still set for 2026, and From may self-publish internationally56:00 - Dead Rising Franchise Still Alive as Capcom Considers Sequels, Remakes

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    Slow Sales Start for Saros

    Jeff Grubb and Chuck Zimmerheld start your Wednesday morning with news on Saros having a slow start of sales, while on the other side Silent Hill is selling very well, Xbox continuing to reevaluate console exclusives, and more! 00:00 - Intro4:28 - Saros had a “lukewarm start” with 300,000+ sold in 2 weeks, analytics firm estimates8:30 - Sony says PS Plus gets only 4–6 day-one games a year, mostly indies18:05 - As Xbox 'Reevaluates' Exclusives, Its Hellblade 2 PS5 Port Is Considered a Success26:00 - BREAK26:27 - Capcom updates its game sales figures with its best-ever annual financial report31:32 - Konami’s Silent Hill comeback looks real37:00 - Small discussion on AI44:09 - Rumor: Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake is heading much stronger in horror direction47:54 - Nintendo Won't Focus On Making Switch 2 Games Exclusively, Switch 1 Remains Important53:10 - 3D platformer Garfield: Escape from Monday announced for Nintendo Switch55:00 - ConcernedApe Says Haunted Chocolatier Is "Way Bigger" Than Stardew Valley57:00 - Poll

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    Forza Horizon 6 Leaked Before Launch

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to chat about Forza Horizon 6 getting leaked early, Directive 8020 reviews, some users downloading LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight early, investors still unhappy, and MORE for your Monday morning. 00:00 - Intro4:50 - Directive 8020 reviews13:50 - Forza Horizon 6 leaked/cracked before launch20:48 - Several Xbox users managed to download Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, 10 days early26:21 - BREAK26:38 - Gears of War: E-Day may be circling September31:17 - Investors still aren’t happy even after Nintendo raised the price of the Switch 240:17 - Shift Up is taking Stellar Blade 2 away from Sony publishing44:33 - PS5 is drifting behind PS448:00 - Gamers To ‘Raid’ EA Headquarters To Protest $55 Billion Sale50:50 - New “European alternative” to Unreal/Unity is being built by Guerrilla/Epic veteran52:30 - Star Wars Zero Company gets age rating from agencies around the world53:48 - Tomodachi Life might actually be selling Switch 2 systems

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    Price Hikes Coming for Switch 2

    Jeff Grubb and Jason Fanelli end the week discussing incoming price hikes for the Switch 2, Sony sharing a forecast of lower gaming business sales, Sony talking about AI within the PlayStation ecosystem, Valve trying to fight scalpers, and more for your Friday! 00:00 - Intro1:00 - Mixtape Impressions6:30 - Nintendo Announces Sweeping Price Hikes For Switch 215:20 - Switch 2 is just shy of 20 million units, but Nintendo is forecasting a slowdown30:00 - break30:20 - Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge39:00 - Sony is admitting Bungie is not worth what Sony thought it was worth44:00 - 'Human Creativity Must Remain at the Centre': Sony Talks AI within PlayStation48:11 - PS6 Release Date and Price Not Decided Yet, Says Sony50:45 - Valve opens a Steam Controller reservation queue to fight scalpers53:00 - Poll and Bomb 12

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    NEW Star Fox Game Coming Soon

    Mike Minotti and Jan Ochoa fill in for Grubb to chat about all of the glowing Mixtape reviews, some news and updates coming from Take-Two, other stories, and Star Fox coming back?!00:00 - Intro4:00 - Mixtape reviews13:35 - Star Fox returns23:25 - Nintendo’s Switch 2 pricing split continues: Star Fox is cheaper digitally than physically31:40 - BREAK31:57 - Take-Two says Civilization VII “got it wrong,” major update will let players stay one civ all game39:00 - Zelnick says Take-Two “wasted a lot of time and money” on BioShock 4 dead ends45:45 - Capcom’s Pragmata hits 2 million in 16 days50:00 - RGG’s Stranger Than Heaven gets a deeper reveal, winter launch window, and Snoop Dogg

  6. 704

    Take-Two has a Console-first Strategy for GTA 6

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to get into a grip of GTA 6 related stories, NetherRealm hoping to get the ball rolling on another Mortal Kombat game, how watching YouTube on the Switch 2 is still a complicated process, Disney trying to dive deeper into gaming, and more! 00:00 - Intro2:15 - Saros7:44 - Take-Two explains GTA 6 console-first strategy: console is Rockstar’s “core consumer” + Rockstar should raise GTA 6’s price for good of ‘the entire industry’, says Bank of America25:00 - BREAK25:32 - NetherRealm is “actively pursuing” a new Mortal Kombat29:50 - You Can Watch YouTube On Switch 2, But It Isn't Pretty32:35 - IO Interactive’s Project Fantasy Is In a “Very Healthy Space”36:58 - Capcom: 90% of Resident Evil Requiem players prefer third-person with first person more divisive41:20 - Disney CEO On Why Gaming Could Be The Company's Next Big Growth-Driver49:00 - MindsEye studio reportedly lays off 170 employees, following update parodying alleged attacks54:40 - Xbox has scrapped its Copilot AI companion on consoles, Asha Sharma says58:00 - Xbox Game Pass May wave is stacked: Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, Subnautica 2 Early Access

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    GameStop Announces Shocking Offer to Buy eBay

    Jeff Grubb is joined by David "Fame" Whitaker to start the week with shocking news about GameStop announcing a shocking buyout offer to try to acquire eBay, Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes reportedly in active development, Marathon has "years" planned out, and more for your Monday! 00:00 - Intro3:30 - GameStop Announces Shocking Buyout Offer For eBay14:13 - Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes are reportedly in active development27:00 - BREAK27:22 - Marathon Has 'Years' of Story Planned Out, Says Bungie, and Players Will 'Help Shape It'37:30 - Pragmata is looking like a real new Capcom IP43:59 - Marvel Tokon adds Hulk and Black Panther48:20 - Resident Evil Requiem producer says DLSS 5 anger ‘shows we got Grace’s original design right’53:00 - Sony boss thinks game business woes is caused by "over-investements during COVID-19"57:10 - Steam Controller launches today

  8. 702

    Valve Harware Rumors: Steam Machine Might Be on its Way?

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jason Fanelli today to end the week with Fortnite getting more Star Wars content, another storybook chapter getting added to Super Mario Galaxy 2, a Valve hardware rumor about upcoming "consoles", and a fun little voicemail for Jason!00:00 - Intro3:00 - Jason Voicemail5:00 - Fortnite Is Adding New Star Wars Modes, And One Of Them Feels Like Battlefront15:45 - Valve hardware rumor: customs data points to “game console” shipments22:00 - break23:58 - Super Mario Galaxy 2 gets a new Storybook chapter28:25 - Injustice 3 Is Looking Like The Next Fighting Game From NetherRealm35:35 - Microsoft Responds To Xbox Backwards Compatibility Issues After Fans Complain For Weeks40:50 - The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition becomes a free upgrade40:20 - Subnautica 2 gets a May 14 Early Access date after the Krafton / Unknown Worlds drama45:00 - These Numbers Explain Why Sony Is Stopping Porting PS5 Games to PCPoll and the Bomb 12

  9. 701

    PlayStation's 30-Day Timer is a One Time Check

    Jeff Grubb and TurboShawn start your Thursday with an Invincible VS review roundup, we finally get to the bottom of the PlayStation store internet check drama, Star Wars: Galactic Racer getting release date, and more! 00:00 - Intro2:27 - Shawn's Invincible VS Review9:00 - Intro again!10:00 - Invincible VS reviews13:40 - PlayStation finally explains 30-day timer for digital games, says it’s only a one-time check23:09 - Star Wars: Galactic Racer confirms release date and $160 physical collector’s edition27:00 - BREAK29:20 - Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age and Indiana Jones on the Switch 233:50 - Japan sales: Tomodachi Life keeps rolling, Pragmata’s Switch 2 version debuts37:08 - PS5's Plague Tale Prequel Still Set for 2026, Story Details Revealed39:13 - PlayStation Plus May lineup: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang, Nine Sols48:50 - NACON Connect returns May 7 after a delay51:11 - Xbox revenue down across content, services, gaming, and hardware57:27 - Poll

  10. 700

    Final Fantasy VII Remake Part Three is "On Time"

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Myles Obenza to chat about the continued confusion over the timers happening with digital downloads at PlayStation, some updates for Final Fantasy VII on the Switch 2 and Part 3, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection updates, and more for your Wednesday! 00:00 - Intro5:20 - New theory says PS4 and PS5 30-day digital game timers are temporary to stop piracy, become permanent after 14 days13:00 - Take-Two CEO Addresses Grand Theft Auto 6 Price, and the Possibility for More L.A. Noire20:36 - Monument Valley boss says it was ‘too romantic’ about giving staff ‘long-term job security’, thinks contractors are the future27:00 - Break 27:30 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo is now live on Switch 2 and Xbox Series29:51 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Part Three is “on time and on schedule”36:12 - Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection ‘Krossplay’ update now available40:16 - Witcher 3 veterans share Blood of the Dawnwalker gameplay and set release44:09 - Games Done Quick is coming to Europe for the first time with 3 days of Gamescom speedruns46:00 - A six-game collection of retro Rugrats titles is coming next month50:07 - Digital Bros acquires Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP

  11. 699

    Sega Releases an Alien Isolation 2 Teaser

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jan Ochoa to start the week with a tease of Alien Isolation 2 from Sega, FairGames struggling with an early pre-alpha playtest to "find the fun", the PS5 price jumping up in price in other regions, and a bunch more stories! 00:00 - Intro 5:50 - Sega releases an Alien Isolation 2 teaser, suggesting more news is on the way13:00 - PS5, PS4 Game Expiry DRM Concerns Escalate as Sony Remains Silent on Issue21:40 - FairGames Struggles to ‘Find The Fun’ in Latest Pre-Alpha Playtest27:00 - BREAK27:30 - PS5 Price Increases Hit Another Region, Effective from 1st May35:20 - Assassin’s Creed Hexe Loses 50 Developers as Game Targets 2027 Release41:20 - Fortnite Won't Remove D4vd Cosmetics After Murder Charge, But You Can Get A Refund46:20 - Xbox starts SGF Play Days positioning52:00 - NateTheHate says the rumoured Star Fox game will be released in June 202655:10 - Rumor: A Metroid Movie May Become A Reality As Two Studios Battle For Rights

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    Microsoft Gaming Reverts Back to Xbox Branding

    We got Eric Van Allen joining Grubb today to end week with talking about Saros reviews coming in, Microsoft Gaming reverting back to Xbox branding, Invincible VS gets a story mode, Clai Obscur celebrating a major milestone, and more! 00:00 - Intro3:13 - Saros reviews14:20 - Gang Of Dragon Trailer And Nagoshi Studio's YouTube Channel Vanish Amid Funding Crisis20:56 - Stop Killing Games movement celebrates as The Crew 2 sees further offline mode support28:00 - break28:40 - Microsoft Gaming reverts to Xbox branding as part of new mission statement36:36 - Invincible VS will come with a story mode from the team behind the animated series 41:00 - Ways Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Differs From Ubisoft's Original Pirate Adventure48:40 - BioWare project director explains why we've not seen a proper Mass Effect 4 tease yet55:00 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sales top eight million1:06:00 - B12

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    Players Say Peter Molyneux's New Game Is Too Much Like Cooking Mama

    Jeff Grubb and TurboShawn take you through your Thursday morning with stories about Shuhei Yoshida declaring gaming's future to be in indies rather than AAA, Vampire Survivors creator Poncle working on a whole bunch of stuff, and Peter Molyneux's being too much like... Cooking Mama?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 Intro0:04:35 Geometry Wars-Inspired Hit 'Sektori' Appears On Switch 2 eShop0:09:31 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book previews0:13:53 Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta reviews0:18:13 Players Say Peter Molyneux's New God Game Is Too Much Like Cooking Mama0:24:28 Two Point Museum announces Arty-Facts DLC0:26:50 Shuhei Yoshida Sees Gaming's Future As Indie, Not "Generic" AAA Games0:37:48 Vampire Survivors creator Poncle has over 15 projects in the works0:43:33 More Call Of Duty Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Year0:48:55 Annapurna announces Switch 2 ports of five games, with Sayonara Wild Hearts and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes out today0:53:04 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream tops the Japanese charts, outselling the rest of the top 10 seven times over0:56:27 Poll & outro

  14. 696

    Miyamoto Surprised at Harsh Mario Movie Reviews

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Mat Piscatela to discuss March's game market highlights here in the US, Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Reviews, analysts speculating about Game Pass' price drop, class action lawsuits getting filed against Nintendo, Miyamoto and a grip of updates out of the Mario movie, and more! 00:00 - Intro4:35 - March 2026 US video game market highlights21:30 - Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred reviews23:00 - break23:50 - Analysts say Xbox Game Pass price drop is ‘unsurprising’ after COD failed to significantly increase subscriptions32:45 - Miyamoto says he was surprised Mario Galaxy Movie reviews were even harsher than the first37:40 - Miyamoto says he wants Peach’s origin story in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to remain canon in future games40:50 - Gamers file class action lawsuit against Nintendo over U.S. tariff refunds44:50 - Ecco the Dolphin: Complete announced47:00 - Report: Ubisoft has scrapped its Animal Crossing competitor47:38 - Rumor: Street Fighter 6 Year 4 DLC characters leak, includes big crossover49:08 - Poll

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    THQ Nordic Teasing 7 Upcoming Games for Switch 2

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to jump start the week with news! We're chatting about Shuhei Yoshida sharing stories of PlayStation studios, Pragmata selling well, THQ Nordic teasing 7 unanounced games headed to the Switch 2, and more!00:00 - Intro 6:54 - Shuhei Yoshida says he was ‘fired’ from his role as PlayStation studio president because he ‘didn’t listen to’ Jim Ryan22:40 - PRAGMATA sales top one million in two days25:20 - BREAK26:00 - THQ Nordic has 7 unannounced games headed to the Nintendo Switch 233:10 - Argonaut Games and Buck Bumble35:00 - Developer Feels ‘Shut Down And Silenced’ After BAFTA Awards Pulled Her Game Over Its Subject Matter [Update]41:20 - Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is finally coming, with designs by the late Akira Toriyama44:00 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 developer lays off up to 90 employees52:19 - One of the greatest run-and-gun games of the '90s is set for a reboot55:25 - Valve received tons of new shipment Steam Controller57:00 - As The Legend of Zelda movie wraps filming, its cinematographer shares a new look at Link1:01:38 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie continues charge in cinemas by nearing $750 million‘Call of Duty’ Movie, From Taylor Sheridan and Pete Berg, Lands 2028 Release Date1:04:00 - Live-action adaptation of Elden Ring coming to cinemas in 2028

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    Phasmophobia Getting an Alan Wake II Event

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Eka from Outerloop Games to chat about Dosa Divas and the indie space! We also get into the news to end the week with a surprise Phasmophobia event in collaboration with Alan Wake, a new/old NeoGeo console coming, Slay the Spire 2 getting review bombed, and more! 00:00 - Intro 8:20 - SNK is releasing a modern NeoGeo AES console with ‘unrivaled authenticity’ and £70 game cartridges16:10 - Pokémon & Zelda Rip-Off 'Pickmos' Removed From Steam As Publisher Intervenes21:10 - Forza Horizon 6 is set to have a better launch than any of its predecessors26:00 - BREAK27:30 - Phasmophobia limited-time event ‘Phasmophobia by Alan Wake’ announced31:55 - Sony's MIA Live-Service Game Is Going In The Exact Direction You'd Expect40:10 - Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Reportedly Drops Anchor This July46:00 - Slay The Spire 2 Is Getting Review-Bombed All Over Again After Its Latest Update50:40 - David Leitch is 100% confident that the Netflix Gears of War movie will be made56:30 - Poll and Bomb 12

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    Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Dev Team Potentially Reuniting

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jan Ochoa to chat about the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown dev team potentially reuniting, Ubisoft settling with other devs that were laid off after unionizing, loose details on the next Xbox, the Street Fighter movie and the game not settling the incest angle, and more for your Thursday morning! 00:00 - Intro 6:00 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown development team reportedly reunites, set to pitch new ideas to Ubisoft14:40 - Ubisoft Settles With Developers Who Were Laid Off After Unionizing19:40 - Starfield Nintendo Switch 2 rating has now appeared24:40 - 44% of games industry professionals have considered leaving the industry as a result of redundancies31:00 - Break33:00 - Xbox CCO details unified approach for next-gen Project Helix console39:00 - Street Fighter 6’s Long-Awaited Incest Nerf Is Here And Does Basically Nothing44:00 - Street Fighter exudes visual identity and charisma in its official trailer

  18. 692

    Forza Horizon 5 Sells Incredibly well on PS5

    Jason Fanelli joins Grubb today to chat about Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream reviews, some major Switch 2 titles getting spotted, Xbox still considering exclusivity and putting on big numbers on the PS5, and more for your Wednesday morning! 0:00 - Intro7:00 - Tomodachi Life reviews16:00 - Two First-Party Switch 2 Ratings Have Been Spotted23:00 - Break24:00 - Xbox Is Having 'Very Big Discussions' About Exclusivity, Says Reporter32:00 - Some more positive data for Xbox games on PlayStation37:00 - Rockstar leak reveals why GTA 6 PC launch is on the back burner42:00 - PS5 sales reached year highs as consumers raced to beat Sony’s price increases46:00 - Jock Blaney, voice of Wolf O’Donnell and Bill Grey in Star Fox 64, has passed away48:00 - Poll

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    Fortnite Adding an Arc Raiders-Style Mode with Disney Characters

    It's Monday so it's time to start the week with some video game news! We've got Lexi Luddy on the show today to chat about Pragmata reviews, Fortnite adding an extraction shooter mode featuring Disney characters, Borderlands 4 on the Switch 2 copies are out in the wild, Xbox may not launch Call of Duty on Game Pass this year, and more news! 0:00 - Intro6:00 - Pragmata11:30 - Metro 2039 to be announced on April 1614:20 - Fortnite Adding An Arc Raiders-Style Game With Disney Characters BREAK 25:00 - Borderlands 4 Nintendo Switch 2 copies apparently spotted in the wild despite the game being put on hold indefinitely31:00 - Hacker group confirms it will release stolen Rockstar Games data36:35 - Microsoft Might Not Launch Call Of Duty 2026 On Xbox Game Pass43:00 - Xbox’s Biggest PS5 Port Yet Is Crashing So Much Some Are Calling It ‘Unplayable’49:00 - Fable is still expected to release in autumn 202654:00 - Poll

  20. 690

    Report Claims Marathon Cost Over $250 Million

    Jeff Grubb and Matthew Finneman take you into the weekend by breaking down news about Level-5's upcoming games, PlayStation's Marathon reportedly costing them over $250 million, and much 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 Intro0:06:49 Decapolice moves from Nintendo Switch to Switch 20:10:14 Level-5 Release Dates Still Up In The Air For Some Potential 2026 Titles0:18:23 Report claims Marathon cost over $250 million as player numbers slide0:28:27 Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy rated for Switch 2 in Taiwan0:32:24 Rare Punch-Out!! Prototype With A Missing Character Found0:40:09 Sony is Prepping a Metal Gear Solid Movie0:45:19 Fresh Xbox discoveries point to "Duet" codename0:49:20 Famitsu/Media Create Sales for March 30 through April 50:52:25 Starting April 10, 2026, Amazon Luna will no longer offer game stores, individual game purchases or third-party subscriptions0:56:25 Poll & outro0:59:36 THE BOMB 12

  21. 689

    Rhythm Heaven Groove Coming in July

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jon Martin to chat about mixed receptions of Pokémon Champions and Samson, rumors of a new Luigi's Mansion game, a possible State of Play coming next week, Rhythm Heaven Groove getting a release date, and more! 0:00 - Intro4:00 - Next Sony State Of Play Coming April 16 - Report9:00 - Samson's Launch Woes Deemed "Unacceptable," Incoming Patch Aims To Beat Down Bugs14:09 - Surprise Borderlands Game on Mobile19:20 - Halo: Campaign Evolved Release Date Seemingly Leaked By Dataminer In Cryptic Math Problem27:09 - BREAK27:30 - Pokémon Champions launches to mixed reception, as performance woes and competitive changes turn some away34:15 - Rhythm Heaven Groove out early July38:18 - Leaker says new Luigi’s Mansion game currently in development alongside accompanying amiibo44:00 - Amazon lists Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for $80 and it’s a Game-Key Card49:50 - Star Fox For Switch 2 Could Be Announced Very Soon55:00 - Poll

  22. 688

    Nintendo Pushing for Luigi's Mansion Movie?

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jan Ochoa to chat about People of Note reviews, James Bond being another release getting delayed on the Switch 2, physical releases for the Switch 2, leakers claiming Nintendo is looking to pitch a Luigi's Mansion movie, and more stories for your Wednesday! 0:00 - Intro4:12 - People of Note reviews6:45 - James Bond Is The Latest Major Switch 2 Port To Get Delayed17:35 - Absolum arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in a new physical version later this year20:36 - Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake reveal seemingly set for 16th April26:30 - Leaker claims Nintendo is looking to pitch a Luigi’s Mansion movie30:57 - Maybe Link shouldn't talk in the Zelda movie, says Majora's Mask creator35:30 - Sony Pictures Entertainment to Lay Off Hundreds in Reorganization Across TV, Film and Corporate42:08 - Take-Two Interactive reportedly lays off AI team46:00 - Poll

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    Veteran Halo Developer Accuses Studio of "Unethical and Unlawful Acts"

    Jeff Grubb and Lex Luddy get your gaming week going by chatting about some serious accusations from a veteran Halo developer, Mario laughing all the way to the bank after the Galaxy movie, and much 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):00:00 Intro03:12 Super Mario becomes the only animated movie series to open globally at more than $350 million twice09:54 Nintendo Switch 2 bundle with Mario Galaxy games discounted for limited time18:48 Zelda Movie Filming At Same Locations As The Lord Of The Rings, And People Are Excited22:36 Veteran Halo Developer Accuses Studio of ‘Numerous Unethical and Unlawful Acts’30:47 State of Decay 3 Is Back From The Dead, And You Might Be Able To Play It Soon33:45 PlayStation Studios Removes Nearly All PC References From Websites40:56 Grime II reviews43:51 Kunio-kun and Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto dies at age 6445:59 The Mass Effect TV Show Will Reportedly Be Rewritten To Appeal To ‘Non-Gamers’50:14 Outro

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    Nintendo Wants You to Use the Gamechat Button More

    Happy Fanelli Friday everybody! We got Jason Fanelli joining Grubb today to chat about the PS5 still being $400 in a couple places, Sony acquiring more things, Nintendo wants you to use the Gamechat button more, and more stories to end the week! 0:00 - Intro3:53 - It Might Not Be Too Late To Buy A PS5 For Just $40010:55 - Steam Deck 2 Ditches Semi-Custom APU for Off-the-Shelf AMD Silicon, Eyes 2028 Launch20:30 - Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Cinemersive Labs27:42 - BREAK27:50 - A Game Pass for indie games: meet Indie Pass, a $6.99-a-month subscription launching with 70 titles36:37 - Nintendo Really Wants You To Press Switch 2's GameChat Button42:32 - FANTA NEWS: Halo: Campaign Evolved to shadowdrop/launch soon after Xbox Games Showcase?49:38 - Fortnite's brainrot characters have started a fan revolt58:29 - GameStop Thought Buying Games Online Was A ‘Passing Phase,’ Says Former Business Developer01:07:00 - BOMB 12 

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    Super Mario Galaxy is Already Breaking Records

    Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa are here to start your Thursday with news on how the Super Mario Galaxy movie is performing, speculations about how the PS6 handheld will perform, RACCOIN performing well, and more for your morning video game news! 00:00 - Intro3:17 - Report claims PS6 handheld surpasses Xbox Series S in graphics tests16:40 - ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Already Breaking Records With Best Ever April Wednesday At $34M – Box Office26:56 - BREAK22:40 - Audiences seem to mostly like Super Mario Galaxy Movie27:11 - Switch 2 price is ‘going to have to go up’ eventually, former Nintendo sales lead says32:19 - Analytics firm says Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 third-party ecosystem sales up 76% in 202539:00 - Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream FAQ details 70 Mii limit, Nintendo Switch 2 improvements, and more47:19 - Coin-pusher roguelike Raccoin hit a massive Steam sales milestone in just 24 hours51:30 - GOG’s optimised ports of the original PC Resident Evil trilogy are now on Steam too51:50 - Super Mario Bros. Speedrunner Claims He’s Being Sabotaged55:05 - Poll

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    New MindsEye Mission will Reveal how it was "Sabotaged"

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jesse Vitelli to chat about Mario Galaxy review scores, the Nintendo Switch 2 jumping up in sales, the US patent office revoking Nintendo's patent, a new MindsEye mission will apparently reveal corporate espionage, and more! 00:00 - Intro04:03 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie becomes punching bag for critics11:16 - Nintendo Switch 2 sales jumped 154% in March month-on-month following Pokemon Pokopia (in the U.K.)19:00 - New MindsEye Mission Will Reveal 'Evidence' the Game Was 'Sabotaged', Claims CEO25:30 - BREAK25:50 - Resident Evil Creator’s New Studio Teams Up With The Maker Of Stellar Blade30:40 - US patent office revokes Nintendo’s patent on summoning characters to make them battle35:00 - Eidos Montreal Cancels 7+ Year In-Development Title That Cost Hundreds of Millions39:40 - Darksiders Warmastered Edition coming to PS5, Xbox Series on May 1941:50 - Blaze announces Evercade Nexus handheld, including enhanced versions of Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie46:10 - CLICK HERE FOR BUBSY FEET PICS!48:45 - Capcom finally confirms the theory that Pragmata is a stealth Mega Man game52:10 - Poll

  27. 683

    The PS5 Pro is Now $900

    Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa are back from PAX East to chat about all of the price increases from PlayStation, Nintendo possibly planning a new Star Fox, rumors of a Super Metroid remake, Crimson Desert selling 5 million sales, and more stories! 00:00 - Intro5:48 - New Price Changes for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player18:15 - Rumored PS6 cost for Sony 27:11 - BREAK27:33 - Sources: Nintendo is planning a new Star Fox and a major Zelda remake this year, but no 3D Mario36:10 - RUMOR: Super Metroid remake coming from MercurySteam, alongside a new Metroid game42:55 - As Crimson Desert nears 5 million sales, Pearl Abyss CEO says it’s looking into a Switch 2 port45:27 - Devil May Cry 5 seemingly coming to Nintendo Switch 2, getting new Devil Hunter Edition47:06 - Super Mario Galaxy movie has 2 post credit scenes48:45 - This summer’s Xbox Games Showcase is confirmed for June, followed by a Gears of War E-Day Direct

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    Nintendo's Switch 2 Digital Games To Start Being Cheaper Than Physical

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Ronell Crawford to talk about Nintendo's games being cheaper digitally than physically in the future, Fox McCloud joining the Super Mario Galaxy movie, the cost of game development being too d*mn high, 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 Intro0:03:08 Switch 2 games in the U.S. will have different prices for their physical and digital versions0:12:08 Fox McCloud is officially appearing in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie0:20:07 STFU FRIDAY ON A THURSDAY: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has absolutely no profanity filter0:25:49 More AAA games are reportedly costing $300 million or more to make0:41:03 Eight PlayStation studios have closed since PS5 was launched: Here's the full list0:45:29 RAM Crisis Is Forcing Super-Popular Kids Console To Raise Prices Again0:51:01 Capcom Addresses The Street Fighter 6 Incest Storyline Fans Have Been Losing Their Minds Over0:53:55 Jak And Daxter Fans, Prepare To Have Your Heart Broken0:54:56 Poll & outro0:58:46 THE BOMB 12

  29. 681

    PlayStation Shuts Down First-Party Studio

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Phil Salvador from the Video Game History Foundation to chat about Super Mario Bros. Wonder for the Switch 2 reviews, Screamer reviews, PlayStation shutting down Jason Blundell's first-party studio, Marathon selling 1.2 million copies, and more! Follow Phil! https://bsky.app/profile/philsalv.bsky.social00:00 - Intro4:50 - Reviews for Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park12:01 - Critic Reviews for Screamer18:31 - Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream ‘Welcome Version’ demo now available    25:54 - BREAK26:06 - PlayStation shutters first-party partner studio Dark Outlaw Games35:57 - Analytics firm estimates that Marathon has sold 1.2 million copies, but says only 19% are on PS541:34 - Xbox boss pushes for Game Pass overhaul, including Netflix collaboration48:14 - The RAMpocalypse Is Already Claiming Its First PC Gaming Handheld52:00 - Square Enix was Metacritic’s No. 1 ranked publisher last year, thanks to 9 ‘good’ games54:00 - Poll

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    Crimson Desert Caught Using AI Images

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Aftermath's Nathan Grayson to talk about a new Minecraft Dungeons getting announced, Death Stranding 2 and Resident Evil 3(?!) seeing success on Steam, and AI. AI everywhere. (BuzzLightyearMeme.png)Get more from Nathan and the Aftermath crew at https://aftermath.site/ !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):00:00 Intro05:43 Minecraft Dungeons is getting a sequel this year, and it’s coming to PS5 and Switch 209:43 Crimson Desert Caught Using AI Images, Resulting Apology Written For Suckers16:59 Crimson Desert gets a new patch which improves controls and adds new item storage22:27 Square Enix has partnered with Google to put an AI chat bot in Dragon Quest X31:35 Sega’s Stranger Than Heaven will headline an Xbox Partner event this week36:54 Death Stranding 2 is off to a great start on Steam41:58 February 2026 Circana report49:47 Resident Evil 3 reaches its highest concurrent player number on Steam in six years54:18 It seems Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake is being directed by RE2 & RE4 Remake team55:34 Outro

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    Switch 2's Boost Mode Significantly Impacting Battery Life

    Jeff Grubb is joined by MinnMax's own Ben Hanson to end the news week! Today we chat about CD Projekt's upcoming projects, Pearl Abyss has a huge launch on Steam despite the mixed reviews, Switch 2's boost mode draining the battery significantly, and more! 00:00 - Intro7:40 - Witcher 4 And New IP At CD Projekt Get Fresh Updates; Here's The Latest15:53 - Pearl Abyss has huge launch on Steam and mixed user reviews24:40 - BREAK24:47 - Switch 2 boost mode noticeably affects battery life30:10 - Reinstated Subnautica 2 Dev Says Krafton's Release Date Announcement Was Potentially "Damaging"38:01 - Fortnite Adding Peak Skins That Will Probably Cost More Than Peak Itself42:55 - Destiny 2 And Magic Are Gathering For A Big In-Game Collab47:45 - Jim Carrey Is Back For Sonic The Hedgehog 4, With Big Stars In Tow55:06 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits hits Switch on March 2655:21 - Europe vs Nintendo58:07 - Poll1:02:31 - Bomb 12

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    Crimson Desert Review Round-Up

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Britton Peele to chat about Crimson Desert scores and Grubb's early impressions on the game, PlayStation dropping "PlayStation Network" as a brand, LEGO Party getting an update, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance getting a special SEGA villains DLC, and more! 00:00 - Intro4:20 - Crimson Desert reviews16:28 - Report: Sony Is Planning To Ditch ‘PlayStation Network’ As A Brand25:25 - BREAK25:44 - Sony is quietly shutting down one of the two PlayStation VR2 exclusives it published32:01 - LEGO Party reveals 1.4.0 update with Bonus Bricks and more36:00 - Nintendo seems to have improved GameCube emulation on Switch 240:03 - Xbox’s Best Feature In Years Just Got A Huge Fix45:40 - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance’s special DLC stage starring Sega villains is coming next month48:55 - Tomb Raider Publisher Denies Using AI For Lara’s Outfits, Which Leaves More Questions53:15 - We'll be at PAX East!55:10 - Poll

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    MindsEye Publisher Splitting from Devs

    Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa are here to jumpstart your Wednesday with video game news! We're talking about the continued fallout from Nvidia's DLSS 5 demo and the CEO chimes in, Subnautica 2 finally getting an early-access release, IOI splitting from MindsEye, Street Fighter 6's playerbase increasing, and more! 00:00 - Intro5:55 - Nvidia CEO responds to widespread criticism of DLSS 516:51 - Nvidia’s DLSS 5 reveal trailer only has 16% likes on YouTube as players make their voices heard28:13 - BREAK 28:27 - Subnautica 2 Will Get Early-Access Release In May Following The Latest Court Ruling33:20 - MindsEye publisher breaks up with devs, cancels Hitman crossover38:14 - Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters announced for Nintendo Switch43:00 - Street Fighter 6 surpasses launch peak with major update44:30 - Nintendo expands GameCube NSO lineup47:13 - New PlayStation Portal software update adds 1080p High Quality mode and UX refinements49:39 - Todd Howard: Bethesda has made a "really incredible job" with The Elder Scrolls VI game engine52:49 - Final Fantasy IX animated series Final Fantasy: Black Mages Legacy now in production56:00 - Poll

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    Bandai Namco Making a New Fighting Game?

    We got Jason Fanelli joining Grubb to start the week! We're chatting about Bandai Namco developing a new fighting game, Resident Evil Requiem passing 6 million sales, Mario Galaxy movie projected to have a big opening, and maybe a new Simpsons Hit & Run game might be on the way!00:00 - Intro4:40 - Mario Galaxy movie expecting a $160 million opening13:14 - Don’t forget there’s 2 weeks left for free GameChat as afterwards you need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription21:00 - Break21:25 - Bandai Namco reportedly developing a new fighting game30:34 - As it passes 6 million sales, Capcom officially confirms Resident Evil Requiem is the series’ fastest selling game35:00 - Slay the Spire 2 has already sold over 3 million copies39:50 - The Simpsons writer delivers hopeful message about a Hit & Run return47:00 - Star Wars: Galactic Racer physical edition to be distributed by PLAION50:00 - Turns out all your Pokémon Go data will be used to train robots53:10 - Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe56:55 - Poll

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    Microsoft Ends "This is an Xbox" Campaign

    This is not an Xbox. This is a news show and we got Lex Luddy joining Grubb today! To end the week we chat about some Crimson Desert previews, Xbox retiring the "This is an Xbox" campaign and marching towards AI, gaming trends from Roblox players, and even more! 0:00 - Intro6:31 - Crimson Desert Console Gameplay Finally Released, But Only Of The PS5 Pro Version13:42 - Microsoft quietly retires 'This is an Xbox' marketing campaign26:29 - BREAK 27:02 - Xbox Is Marching Forward With AI Features But Says It Wants To Protect Content Creators 35:00 - Elden Ring On Switch 2 Shows Big Improvements After Months Of "Performance Adjustment"41:00 - PC gaming projected to overtake console revenue by 202847:19 - Roblox and Minecraft players are less likely to play traditional AAA video games52:00 - Marvel Maximum Collection Brings Six Superhero Titles To Switch This Month53:20 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Set For Massive First Weekend At The Box Office54:14 - Poll 59:30 - Bomb 12

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    RUMOR: PlayStation 6 and New Xbox Launching Holiday 2027

    Jeff Grubb is back from GDC and here to talk about the news! Today we're talking about Pokopia selling very well, rumors and rumblings about the next generation of consoles and when they might come out, Jeff Kaplan's new game, and more! 0:00 - Intro3:50 - Pokémon Pokopia surpasses 2.2m units in first four days9:13 - Xbox unveils first tech details of its next generation console, codenamed Project Helix15:52 - Windows 11’s Steam Deck-ish, streamlined Xbox gaming UI comes to all PCs in April19:17 - Rumour: Both PlayStation 6 and Xbox Helix are launching holiday 202729:52 - BREAK30:03 - A Lego PlayStation Is Coming This Year, Report Claims33:38 - Silent Hill 2 Remake has surpassed five million players37:04 - Overwatch Director Reveals His Next Game And It Looks Like Red Dead Redemption 2 Meets Rust42:00 - Valve claps back against New York attorney general lawsuit in rare public response47:06 - eShop reveals Super Meat Boy 3D coming to Nintendo Switch 2 end of month51:26 - Poll 

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    Jay and Silent Bob Game Finally Releasing Next Month

    Mike Minotti and his brother AJ Minotti are here to share the news! To celebrate 311 day we're talking about Nintendo shares surging after Pokopia's success, a LEGO PlayStation coming soon, Fall Guys Show-bucks getting a price increase, and the Jay and Silent Bob game finally releasing after almost 10 years. 0:00 - Intro5:00 - Nintendo Shares Surge After Reports of Pokémon Pokopia Success12:00 - A Lego PlayStation is reportedly coming later this year17:20 - Mega Man Voice Actor Won't Return for Dual Override as Capcom Reportedly Won't Hire Him With 'The Protections of a Union Contract'23:06 - New Super Mario Bros. Wonder Trailer Shows Off Elephant Rosalina29:03 - BREAK29:33 - A decade after it was announced, the Jay and Silent Bob beat ’em up is finally coming next month35:58 - Price Increases for Fall Guys Show-Bucks Coming April 840:19 - Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii: English translations of Japanese games lose ‘flavour’ because it’s ‘a simple language’47:10 - Poll

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    Layoffs at EA Across All Battlefield Studios

    Mike Minotti and Jan Ochoa take over while Grubb is at GDC to start the week with your video game news! We see breaking news of massive layoffs happening at EA over their Battlefield studios, Nintendo sueing the US Government, Final Fantasy 7 Part 3 remake news, and even more! 0:00 - Intro5:14 - Nintendo Suing U.S. Government Over Tariffs13:40 - Shinji Mikami’s new studio, ‘Unbound’, is building a ‘AAA original IP’  for consoles and PC 19:30 - Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Director Reveals Gameplay Mechanics and Locations Fans Can Expect 28:40 - BREAK28:59 - WarioWare series director Goro Abe has left Nintendo29:10 - Falcom announces Dragon Slayer Project for console36:50 - Amazon hikes Pokopia price as new Pokémon game seemingly sells out everywhere41:00 - Monster Hunter Stories 3 Reviews46:03 - Slay the Spire 2 hits nearly 575,000 concurrent players, almost beating Silksong's record49:42 - Layoffs at EA55:20 - Valve insists it will release Steam Machine and Steam Frame in 2026, after blog said it ‘hoped’ to

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    Xbox Confirms Next Console Runs PC Games, Codenamed "Project Helix"

    Jeff Grubb and Jason Fanelli take you into the weekend by chatting about the initial teaser for Xbox's upcoming "Project Helix" console, Nintendo celebrating MAR10 Day and the upcoming Galaxy movie, Arc Raiders recording private Discord DMs 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 Intro0:04:18 Xbox confirms its next console will run PC games and is codenamed ‘Project Helix’0:16:14 Nintendo Direct For Mario Galaxy Movie Coming Soon, As Yoshi Popcorn Bucket Revealed0:21:24 Nintendo reveals MAR10 Day 2026 festivities, including NSO games, discounts on software, and a Mario Kart World event0:25:19 After 5 Years, Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Gets An 11-Word Update0:32:08 Pokémon Company stands firm against the White House's political meme0:38:01 Arc Raiders Was Recording Private Discord DMs0:45:41 PlayStation 5 Is Showing Different Players Different Prices For The Same Game0:49:17 SEGA explains why it’s important for Yakuza to be on Nintendo Switch 20:52:31 Capcom has moved up Pragmata’s release0:53:39 There are no plans for a Mega Man Legends collection, but it's possible0:56:06 Poll0:57:55 Outro1:03:51 The Bomb 12

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    Updates on the Future of the Assassin's Creed Franchise

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jan Ochoa again to chat about Docked and WWE 2K26 reviews, Ubisoft sharing updates on the Assassin's Creed franchise, more confusing details on Crimson Desert, Kena: Bridge of Spirits heading to the Switch 2, and even more! 0:00 - Intro5:30 - Docked reviews10:00 - WWE 2K26 reviews17:10 - Ubisoft Gives Updates On Assassin's Creed Franchise27:00 - Break27:35 - Crimson Desert Confirms PSSR 2 on PS5 Pro33:50 - MindsEye studio announces more layoffs as CEO42:40 - PlayStation Indie Hit 'Kena: Bridge Of Spirits' Is Headed To Switch 2 Soon44:50 - Konami says Castlevania Belmont’s Curse isn’t going to be a roguelite game48:35 - The National Videogame Museum Has Acquired A "Mythical" Nintendo PlayStation52:55 - Despite the lack of mass layoffs in Japan, game developers say their numbers are still reducing ‘in a less visible manner’59:00 - Female players are an overlooked opportunity for growth in the industry, research firm says1:05:25 - Poll

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    Sony Reportedly Scaling Back PC Ports for PlayStation Exclusives

    Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa are here to help you with your Wednesday morning. Today on the show we're talking about Sony scaling back PC ports for PlayStation exclusives, Highguard shutting down after 3 months, Crimson Desert and some review drama, and more for your Wednesday! 0:00 - Intro2:46 - Sony reportedly scaling back PC ports for PlayStation exclusives15:28 - 3 months after closing The Game Awards, Highguard is officially shutting down23:58 - BREAK24:07 - Tencent's Role In US Gaming Market Faces Political Uncertainty32:44 - Studio That Worked On Fallout Denies It's Behind A New Vegas Remaster36:15 - Crimson Desert Marketing Director Responds To Review Drama: ‘We’re Not Hiding Anything’43:14 - Three classic titles are coming to #NintendoSwitch2 and #NintendoSwitch on March 10.47:02 - Resident Evil Requiem Is Capcom's Fastest-Selling Horror Hit Yet52:54 - Capcom makes the majority of its sales on PC, and it expects the 'ratio to continue increasing54:11 - Nintendo confirmed for PAX East 202656:24 - Poll

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    New Game Coming in God of War Universe

    We've got Jon Martin joining us to jump start the week with news! We've got a review roundup of Pokopia and Esoteric Ebb, Bungie making adjustments to Marathon, Santa Monica Studio working on something new in the God of War universe, and more! 0:00 - Intro4:48 - Bloodborne Rumblings 8:25 - Pokémon Pokopia reviews13:00 - Esoteric Ebb reviews17:00 - Nintendo Indie World 29:17 - BREAK20:00 - Santa Monica Studio Is Working On A New Series In The God Of War Universe29:26 - Starfield on PS5 release date ‘confirmed’ by reliable insider33:30 - Retroid Pocket36:50 - Bungie promises updates to Marathon's PvP42:10 - This Windows gaming handheld has a screen that folds in half47:00 - Evercade announces a Super Pocket unit dedicated to Rare classics52:18 - Resident Evil Requiem almost cracks 350,000 concurrent players on Steam over launch weekend55:40 - Nacon has delayed this week's Connect showcase to May 202656:00 - Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Players Are Accidentally Losing Hours Of Progress

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    30th Anniversary Pokémon Presents Recap

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Baron Jones of LV1 Gaming to talk about the 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents, news about PlayStation's approach to PC ports, the story behind Highguard's development, and more!Check out Baron and the crew on https://www.youtube.com/@LV1Gaming20 !Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps:0:00:00 Intro0:08:37 Pokémon Presents Recap0:22:01 The Story Behind the Failure of ‘Highguard’0:27:17 Sony is "backing away from putting their exclusive console stuff on PC"0:35:42 Sony confirms a major PS5 Pro upgrade is rolling out today with Resident Evil Requiem0:40:03 Nvidia Promises ‘Very Tight’ Graphics Card Supply Won’t Improve Any Time Soon As Prices Spike0:43:48 Nintendo Already Made A Subtle Switch 2 Price Hike, Expert Says0:47:48 Guitar Hero studio RedOctane returns with spiritual successor Stage Tour0:50:07 Marathon Server Slam Gets Big Player Numbers on Steam, Bungie Acknowledges UI and PvP Frequency Complaints0:52:12 Resident Evil Requiem arrives to an immense bang on Steam, smashing series all-time player records0:54:03 Poll0:57:26 The Bomb 121:00:52 Outro

  44. 666

    Layoffs at skate Studio

    Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa sit and chat about rumored Bluepoint pitches, layoffs at the skate studio, Valve getting taken to court, and more news! 0:00 - Intro4:30 - Bluepoint almost made a remake of Bloodborne and a spin-off to Ghost of Tsushima15:42 - Skate studio sees layoffs22:06 - Break22:14 - US: Physical copies of Resident Evil Requiem are pretty much sold out29:12 - Valve being sued by the state of New York for promoting gambling to children through loot boxes35:50 - God Of War Sons Of Sparta Co-Op Can Now Be Accessed Right Away38:45 - Casting call seemingly confirms Wolfenstein 3 is coming and reveals new character43:19 - Marvel MaXimum Collection is a new compilation of retro 8-bit and 16-bit Marvel games46:40 - Sony Apparently Has Gran Turismo Running On Switch 2, Just Don't Expect To See It49:30 - Poll

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    Discord Delays Global Age Verification

    We've got M.H. Williams joining us on Game Mess Mornings today to chat about Resident Evil Requiem review scores, more rumblings happening over at Xbox, two PlayStation games getting a big preview over the weekend, Discord delaying the age verification following huge backlash from its users, and more! 0:00 - Intro4:57 - Resident Evil Requiem reviews12:46 - Xbox CEO Says New Hardware Announcements Are Coming "Soon"18:50 - Are Xbox Exclusives Coming Back? New CEO Doesn’t Rule It Out27:55 - Xbox Boss On AI: "We're Committed To Art Made By People"35:25 - Break35:30 - PS5 and PC players can try PlayStation’s two big upcoming live service games this weekend40:28 - Final Fantasy 7 just got a new version, and fans aren't loving it45:50 - Discord delays global age verification following enormous backlash53:30 - Marvel's Wolverine For PS5 Gets September Release Date, Two Months Before GTA 656:35 - Poll

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    Phil Spencer Leaves Xbox

    We have Lex Luddy on the show today with Grubb to try and dissect the current happenings over at Xbox with Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond leaving, pitches that Bluepoint Games originally had, spending numbers from January, and more! 00:00 - Intro4:33 - Phil Spencer leaves Xbox, new Microsoft Gaming CEO steps in26:10 - BREAK26:28 - Before closing, Bluepoint Games pitched two remakes to Sony36:20 - Nintendo Treehouse Returns This Week With A Pair Of Gameplay Showcases37:45 - Nintendo seemingly offering refunds for poor Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 upgrade41:00 - January 2026 U.S. Video Game Market Highlights Thread from Circana48:06 - Resident Evil Requiem Leakers Deserve "A Thousand Deaths", Says Hideki Kamiya

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    Sony Shuts Down Bluepoint Games

    Jeff Grubb and Jason Fanelli end the week with a whole bunch of video game news! We cover the sudden closing of Bluepoint games and the internal email sent to the studio, Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen coming to the Switch, a wild story between Finji and TikTok, and more! 00:00 - Intro4:33 - Here’s The Email About Why PlayStation Shut Down A Studio That Put Out Great Games21:30 - Demon Tides reviews25:00 - BREAK 25:13 - Pokemon Presents announced for Pokemon Day 202630:00 - Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Coming To Switch Feb 27, For A Gross Price38:50 - 40 employees have been laid off from Ubisoft Toronto42:00 - Night in the Woods publisher Finji accuses TikTok of creating "racist, sexist" and uneditable GenAI ads for its games50:57 - Square Enix says “NieR: Automata to be continued” after shifting 10 million copies53:20 - No one is buying Mario Tennis Fever in Japan58:00 - Poll 1:03:10 - b12

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    Kristen Bell Cast as Amy the Hedgehog

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jan Ochoa to discuss updates on Elder Scrolls VI, Nintendo making a Xenoblade Chronicles Switch 2 edition, Christopher Judge teasing some possible changes in the God of War Trilogy, Kristen Bell casted as Amy the Hedgehog, and more news for your Thursday!

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    Rumors Recirculating on a Chrono Trigger Remake

    Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to hit you with the news! We've got some new details surrounding Highguard's future and it's development, a NEW Sonic game, a review roundup for God of War: Sons of Sparta, and rumores recirculating around a remake of Chrono Trigger! 00:00 - Intro7:40 - God of War: Sons of Sparta reviews14:40 - Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse18:40 - The Internet Isn’t Safe For Resident Evil Requiem Fans Right Now24:36 - BREAK24:43 - Sources: Tencent secretly funded struggling shooter Highguard36:50 - Highguard Appears Ready To Say Bye-Guard, Players Believe40:28 - Square Enix is working on a Chrono Trigger remake?44:40 - Replaced, The Long-In-Development Cyberpunk Action Game, Has Been Delayed Again48:08 - Is this the next Sonic?51:10 - Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Switch 2 gets a new update 52:27 - Poll

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    Recapping the State of Play

    Our friend Jason Fanelli joins Grubb to end the week with video game news! We're chatting about the State of Play that happened yesterday and all of the different releases and announcements from it! We also hit up the Bomb 12 and determine that Boom Boom from the Mario franchise has a soul!

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