Giant Bombcast

It's Summer Game Fest baby and we've assembled a couch of people all across the industry! Thank you to Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 for presenting Giant Bomb @ Nite! PLEASE wishlist the game right now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3448650/Aliens_Fireteam_Elite_2/ #ad 00:00 - Andrea Rene, Matt Shipman, John Carson, Imran Khan, Wade Rosen, Bailey Meyers  34:27 - Tyler Gardner, Frank Howley, Chris Cross, Jessica Cogswell, John Drake 1:05:08 - Tamoor Hussain, Michael Higham, Niki Grayson, Billy Shibley, Jennifer Erb, Kallie Plagge 1:41:38 - Naoki Hamaguchi, Hinano Akiyama 2:13:22 - Patrick Klepek, Jordan Mddler, Greg Miller, Abby Russell, Alex Navarro 2:52:38 - GB Crew

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2026

It's Summer Game Fest baby and we've assembled a couch of people all across the industry! Thank you to Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 for presenting Giant Bomb @ Nite! PLEASE wishlist the game right now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3448650/Aliens_Fireteam_Elite_2/ #ad 00:00 - Chuck, Shawn, Will, Finn, Chris Tilton 38:19 - Phil Salvador, Jake Baldino, Ralph/SkillUp, Alyssa Harrison, Lucy James 1:09:42 - Holden Link, Danny Peña, Parris Lilly, Riana Manuel-Peña, John Warren 1:43:08 - Kate Sánchez, Mark Essen, Alex Van Aken, Jill Grodt, Jason Schreier, Russ Frushtick 2:20:24 - Jesse Vitelli, Ronell Crawford, Wout van Halderen, Jason Fanelli, Eric Van Allen, Seth Macy 3:01:02 - Mary Kish, Dan Ryckert, Mike Minotti, Hbomberguy, Jeff Bakalar

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2026

Before we left Los Angeles and Summer Game Fest concludes, we dragged ourselves into our little studio and recorded a quick little podcast for your Tuesday enjoyment!

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2026

We've still got plenty of things to chat about before Summer Game Fest officially starts! We continue our thoughts on 007 First Light, Grubb continues to have fun with Pictonico, Dan circles back to Mina the Hollower, we load up on more Crashout Crew, and Will joins us to chat about navigating space with Bakalar in the new Star Fox! Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:12:52 Star Fox (2026) 0:25:21 Pictonico 0:29:16 Crashout Crew 0:34:37 Mina the Hollower 0:36:42 007 First Light 0:49:55 Vietnam War (the game) 0:53:48 Goldeneye 007 0:58:46 News 0:59:19 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is official, skips last-gen, comes to Switch 2, and Warzone is leaving PS4/Xbox One 1:03:22 Fable delayed to February 2027 1:05:01 007 First Light is a real hit for IO Interactive 1:06:19 The Steam Machine Welcome Tour Has Been Added to Steam 1:09:19 Donkey Kong 64 is finally coming to Switch Online + Expansion Pack 1:10:37 Nvidia and Microsoft announced the sequel to the computer 1:13:12 PlayStation has a big State of Play today 1:16:02 Digital Eclipse Reveals Toy Story Retro Collection And Toy Story 3 Remaster 1:18:49 EMAILS! 1:43:38 Grubb Guesser 1:48:09 YouTube Super Chats 2:02:12 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

We're a week away from Summer Game Fest and we've got video games to talk about! We talk about Bubsy 4D, some thoughts on Mina the Hollower, some back to back James Bond action with Mike playing through GoldenEye, and we talk about how much we enjoy 007: First Light! We also get into the news, guess some ads, and have a lovely time podding. Thank you to Plants vs Zombies for sponsoring today's show! We're partnering with them to give away codes for Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted. Stay tuned to Giant Bomb this week for more info on how to win! Today's show is also brought to you by Beta Hat! 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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:54 Mom and Dad debate The Mandalorian & Grogu 0:11:42 Stern's Pokémon pinball machine 0:13:27 Jan discovers Pioneer League baseball 0:17:18 Dan discovers fowling 0:28:35 007: First Light 0:47:54 GoldenEye 007 0:57:00 Mina the Hollower 1:07:00 Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight 1:09:15 Bubsy 4D 1:13:06 Bungie is ending Destiny 2 live-service updates — and layoffs are reportedly coming 1:18:22 Nintendo reportedly wants 20 million Switch 2 units produced by March 2027 1:24:04 Sony announced a June 2 State of Play with Wolverine leading the show 1:29:50 Happy GTA 6 release day 1:32:13 Ubisoft says new Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Ghost Recon, and a playable generative-AI experience are in development 1:33:55 Persona 4 Revival and LEGO Skylines were rated in Korea 1:35:38 Dungeons & Dragons game from Star Wars Jedi director has been cancelled by Hasbro 1:37:25 Crazy Taxi is back? 1:39:06 What is Yujiro Hanma from Baki? 1:41:27 Jeff Bakalar explains ads on the Bombcast 1:46:34 EMAILS! 2:06:03 Grubb Guesser 2:13:17 YouTube Super Chats 2:27:34 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

This week we get together after a long week of streaming and celebrating to podcast about video games! We're chatting about LEGO Batman, finishing Mixtape, Donkey Kong, Forza Horizon 6, and we get into how Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a pleasant surprise! We also recap the news and get to your emails! Editor's Note: The audio gets a *little* crunchy from 0:08:03 to 0:28:58 due to a recording issue. Sorry! 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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:27:36 Donkey Kong 64 0:32:37 Donkey Kong 0:35:11 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight 0:42:58 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 0:50:20 Sektori on Switch 2 0:52:38 Mixtape 1:03:22 Forza Horizon 6 1:11:07 Nintendo announces Pictonico, a new mobile game that turns your photos into mini-games 1:13:39 Sony’s single player games will no longer be releasing on PC 1:17:15 PS Plus price hike for new subscribers 1:27:28 GTA 6 preorder smoke; Strauss Zelnick says it’s already 18 months behind the original plan 1:29:54 Subnautica 2 explodes out of early access after a legal war 1:33:46 Two unannounced Xbox controllers surface, including Elite Series 3 and ‘Cloud’ pad 1:38:50 LEGO 2K Drive is being delisted after just three years 1:39:37 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight featured Rockstar Games in its credits 1:41:13 Worth Mentioning Plex Pass is jumping in price from $250 to $750 in July? 1:44:20 GRUBB SCOOP: A new Nintendo Direct should drop by mid-June 1:47:33 EMAILS! 2:11:21 Grubb Guesser 2:18:38 YouTube Super Chats 2:24:52 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:31:43 Donkey Kong 64 0:38:56 Dance Dance Revolution with an L-Tek mat 0:43:27 Magical Tetris Challenge 0:45:57 Saros 0:50:23 Resident Evil Requiem: Leon Must Die Forever DLC 0:52:32 Mixtape 1:11:00 Mike's DK Rap epiphany 1:15:33 eBay rejects GameStop’s $56B takeover bid 1:17:53 Sega cancels “Super Game” 1:21:00 Nintendo tries to soften a Switch 2 price hike with a new $500 game bundle 1:24:30 Star Fox returns on Switch 2 as a Star Fox 64 remake 1:31:26 Takashi Tezuka is retiring from Nintendo 1:32:42 Sony forecasts PS5 gaming sales decline amid price and supply challenges 1:36:05 Forza Horizon 6 leaks early, and Playground threatens hardware bans 1:38:05 Sony’s two-part PlayStation pitch: AI will speed up production, and the future slate is strong 1:41:04 Gears of War: E-Day WWE sponsorship points to a possible fall launch window 1:43:33 Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada has joined SNK 1:45:48 CYCLOPS IS HEADED TO MARVEL RIVALS 1:49:35 EMAILS! 2:09:09 Grubb Guesser 2:14:47 YouTube Super Chats 2:19:05 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2026

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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:46 [SPONSORED] Talking about Beta Hat with Stan Kwon and Matt Rorie 0:25:14 Intro Part II 0:51:54 Saros 1:00:44 Forza Horizon 6 1:03:09 Tamashika 1:09:06 Forbidden Solitaire 1:13:21 Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader 1:21:26 Is Dib old enough to play Uncharted? 1:26:00 007 First Light 1:33:06 News 1:33:30 GameStop makes a wild $56 billion bid for eBay 1:44:06 GTA 6 expectation management is becoming the story 1:51:27 Xbox hardware and services decline again in Microsoft earnings 1:53:27 Call of Duty finally appears to be done with PS4 1:55:22 Valve says Steam Deck 2 is still in development, but shortages are a problem 1:57:57 Denuvo/2K reportedly adds 14-day online checks after new piracy claims 1:59:49 Fortnite gets a huge Star Wars UGC/platform push 2:02:22 007 First Light on Switch 2 is still coming, but needs more time 2:04:16 Madden NFL 27 appears headed to Switch 2 2:06:33 Taking temperature on Star Fox/Ocarina of Time rumors 2:14:15 EMAILS! 2:44:48 Grubb Guesser 2:52:03 YouTube Super Chats 3:12:47 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2026

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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:12:42 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 minutes 0:25:43 The Steam Controller 0:36:52 Saros 0:46:36 Resident Evil 3: Nemesis 0:53:56 Titanium Court 0:59:56 Vampire Crawlers 1:07:15 PlayStation digital DRM scare becomes the week’s biggest preservation story 1:12:58 Valve’s new Steam Controller launches before Steam Machine 1:13:59 Valve hardware update: Steam Deck 2 is real, Steam Deck supply is messy 1:17:04 Wolverine news is still promised for spring 1:18:55 Illumination’s Next Nintendo Movie Is Coming in 2028 1:24:30 NateTheHate says the rumoured Star Fox game will be released in June 2026 1:26:11 Resident Evil Requiem minigame DLC may be imminent 1:27:52 The Last of Us Online director says he will never let one of his projects disappear again 1:30:23 Sega releases an Alien Isolation 2 teaser, suggesting more news is on the way 1:30:46 FairGames Struggles to ‘Find The Fun’ in Latest Pre-Alpha Playtest 1:34:00 EMAILS! 1:55:06 Grubb Guesser 2:02:18 YouTube Super Chats 2:14:26 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:22:10 Scam Line 0:28:10 Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred 0:34:37 Jan's thoughts on Pragmata 0:39:08 Replaced 0:48:05 Grubb's thoughts on Pragmata 0:49:36 Resident Evil 2 0:59:35 Summer Cart 64 1:04:16 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1:14:02 Jan's Koss Porta Pro 1:15:15 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Update 1:24:05 Single-player spin-off Splatoon Raiders comes to Nintendo Switch 2 this summer 1:28:57 A bunch of Switch 2 games are on the way but haven’t been announced yet 1:30:37 Capcom says Pragmata is off to ‘a strong start’ with 1 million sold in its first two days 1:37:20 SNK is releasing a modern NeoGeo AES console with ‘unrivaled authenticity’ and £70 game cartridges 1:42:27 MindsEye studio staff takes legal action, saying management installed ‘invasive’ surveillance software 1:45:43 ‘Stay tuned’: It sounds like cult N64 shooter Buck Bumble is really coming back 1:47:21 PlayStation has started telling UK and Ireland players to verify their age by June to keep certain features 1:50:00 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 Ryan 1:52:55 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 developer lays off up to 90 employees 1:55:35 EMAILS! 2:22:29 Grubb Guesser 2:28:13 YouTube Super Chats 2:39:24 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2026

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 Intro 0:08:40 Top Golf 0:13:44 New Bowling 0:22:51 Pragmata 0:42:28 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 0:51:07 Bully: Scholarship Edition 0:58:30 Mouse: P.I. For Hire 1:05:00 Diablo II: Reign of the Warlock 1:07:05 Slay the Spire II 1:11:30 Pokémon Champions 1:24:27 Bloodborne is officially returning as an R-rated animated movie 1:29:51 Fortnite Adding An Arc Raiders-Style Game With Disney Characters 1:36:27 Hackers Reveal Rockstar Earns Over $1 Million A Day From GTA Online 1:39:58 Metro 2039 will be revealed this week, 4A Games confirms 1:41:38 Switch 2 game cards come in smaller sizes now 1:42:51 Anbernic’s new handheld is a pocket-friendly Android device with a swiveling screen 1:45:12 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 post 1:49:04 Sony is Prepping a Metal Gear Solid Movie 1:54:42 EMAILS! 2:25:12 Grubb Guessr 2:34:25 YouTube Super Chats 2:42:14 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2026

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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:07:48 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 0:21:44 Programming Reminders 0:25:46 Verses: Hyper-Kinetic Aerial Joust 0:27:35 Glyphica 0:30:57 People of Note 0:40:24 Darwin’s Paradox 0:45:04 Marvel Cosmic Invasion 0:51:23 Resident Evil 0 0:57:34 Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for Nintendo Switch 2 1:04:50 Star Wars Eclipse Development Is “Very Slow Going” 1:09:20 Sony Delists 100s More PS5, PS4 Games, Including Jesus Simulator 1:12:35 PlayStation Studios Removes Nearly All PC References From Websites 1:15:26 Report claims PS6 handheld surpasses Xbox Series S in graphics tests 1:17:18 Level-5 Vision 2026 Craftsmanship Stream Will Cover New Games This Week 1:20:59 Super Mario becomes the only animated movie series to open globally at more than $350 million twice 1:24:13 State of Decay 3’s 2020 announce trailer was just a concept, studio head says 1:26:55 The Mass Effect TV Show Will Reportedly Be Rewritten To Appeal To ‘Non-Gamers’ 1:31:47 EMAILS! 1:45:10 Grubb Guessr 1:51:59 YouTube Super Chats 2:07:46 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2026

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/zcmxdsf Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:25:00 A Plumber For All Seasons 0:31:47 Super Mario Bros.™ Wonder – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park 0:38:13 Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection 0:45:02 Tiny Metal 2 0:48:41 Project Blitz 0:49:57 Crokinole 0:52:52 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction 0:57:04 Junk Runner 64 1:03:28 Marvel MaXimum Collection 1:07:48 Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike 1:15:49 Nintendo is planning a new Star Fox and a major Zelda remake this year, but no 3D Mario 1:25:13 Confirmed: PS5 console prices are being raised by at least $100 1:35:12 Disney may be interested in acquiring Epic Games at some point, it’s claimed 1:44:19 Some PC Gaming RAM Actually Got Cheaper For The First Time In Months But It Might Not Last 1:46:33 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 Direct 1:50:05 Eidos-Montréal announces mass layoffs for the third year in a row, as studio head leaves 1:54:23 EMAILS! 2:20:54 YouTube Super Chats 2:27:37 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2026

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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:28:13 Crimson Desert 0:48:10 Pokémon Pokopia 0:53:27 Resident Evil 0 0:59:26 Slay the Spire 2 multiplayer 1:03:24 Mr. Sleepy Man 1:08:25 Screamer 1:14:46 Nintendo is reportedly cutting Switch 2 production this quarter as US demand dips 1:20:15 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 update 1:35:53 Sega’s Stranger Than Heaven will headline an Xbox Partner event this week 1:37:34 Square Enix has partnered with Google to put an AI chat bot in Dragon Quest X 1:40:07 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 2 1:42:58 Witcher 4 And New IP At CD Projekt Get Fresh Updates; Here's The Latest 1:44:49 Ubisoft Shuts Down Another Studio 1:46:14 EMAILS! 2:09:11 YouTube Super Chats 2:14:21 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2026

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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:21:24 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 0:25:05 Spyro: Year of the Dragon 0:30:58 Pokémon Pokopia 0:37:46 Horsey Game 0:39:19 Slay the Spire 2 0:42:08 F1 2025 0:44:42 Rounds 0:48:22 Lego Party Update 0:51:29 Pragmata 1:00:08 A METEOR HIT OHIO 1:02:48 Nvidia met with criticism for DLSS 5’s ‘photoreal’ graphics alterations 1:08:36 Bethesda tries to quell DLSS 5 criticism 1:15:12 Switch 2 finally lets you play Switch 1 games in docked mode while playing on handheld 1:18:09 IO Interactive and MindsEye studio BARB officially end partnership, Hitman crossover DLC to be scrapped 1:21:10 Starfield is finally coming to PS5 next month alongside new content and PS5 Pro support 1:24:02 PS5 Pro’s major PSSR update is rolling out to more games this week, with Cyberpunk 2077 to follow 1:26:58 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s EGDC firm has acquired 5% of Capcom 1:29:17 As it passes 6 million sales, Capcom officially confirms Resident Evil Requiem is the series’ fastest selling game 1:31:30 Super Mario Galaxy Movie Teases Pikmin Cameo 1:46:38 Pokopia is already one of the best-selling Pokémon spin-offs, after just four days 1:47:58 Microsoft reveals next-gen console details and promises an ‘order of magnitude increase’ in power 1:49:54 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 6 1:56:20 EMAILS! 2:22:20 YouTube Super Chats 2:31:50 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2026

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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:17:05 Pokémon Pokopia 0:33:58 Lies of P 0:40:35 Minishoot Adventures 0:43:25 Slay the Spire 2 0:46:47 WWE 2K26 0:58:05 Rounds 1:04:10 Marathon 1:17:39 Donald Glover is the voice of Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 1:23:32 Nintendo has confirmed that its Switch 2 sidescroller, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, will release on Thursday, May 21 1:26:22 Epic is increasing the price of Fortnite V-Bucks 1:28:26 Nintendo Suing U.S. Government Over Tariffs 1:30:11 Sega says strong reviews for its recent games aren’t yet translating to better sales 1:32:52 EA Lays Off Staff Across All Battlefield Studios Following Record-Breaking Battlefield 6 Launch 1:34:27 WarioWare series director Goro Abe has left Nintendo 1:36:14 Valve insists it will release Steam Machine and Steam Frame in 2026, after blog said it ‘hoped’ to 1:44:31 EMAILS! 2:05:32 YouTube Super Chats 2:18:27 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2026

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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:14:47 MIO: Memories In Orbit 0:20:16 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice 0:30:41 Pokémon Pokopia 0:46:43 Insider Trading 0:53:17 Resident Evil 1 0:58:11 Resident Evil Requiem 1:24:48 Nintendo Indie World March 2026 Showcase: All The Biggest Announcements 1:27:05 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 FromSoftware 1:41:25 Pokémon Winds & Waves revealed: New games coming in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2 1:45:36 The Pokémon Company is releasing a mini Game Boy that plays Pokémon music by swapping 45 cartridges 1:46:53 Sony confirms a major PS5 Pro upgrade is rolling out today with Resident Evil Requiem 1:48:25 Casting call seemingly confirms Wolfenstein 3 is coming and reveals new character 1:49:52 Video Game 'Preservation Service' Myrient Is Shutting Down 1:51:51 Fallout: New Vegas remaster hopium goes off like Mount Vesuvius as Iron Galaxy teases 'what's coming next' with a very famous loading screen 1:54:54 EMAILS! 2:15:08 YouTube Super Chats 2:20:24 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2026

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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:22:21 Cool Boarders 0:26:32 Sledding Game Demo 0:28:30 Denshattack Demo 0:32:37 Australia Did it Demo 0:37:33 Vampire Crawlers Demo 0:41:52 Demon Tides 0:48:17 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined 0:54:43 Super Battle Golf 0:59:16 More SuperStation 1:00:36 Sinden Lightgun 1:07:03 Wolverine gets a release date 1:08:36 PlayStation closes down Bluepoint Games 1:16:47 Xbox shakeup 1:26:13 Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs That Hiked Prices On Switch, Xbox, And PS5 1:30:51 Ubisoft puts Black Flag leaders in charge of Assassin’s Creed 1:32:23 Amazon is shutting down another game: Former Lionhead devs’ King of Meat 1:33:45 Saints Row design director says IP owner ‘ghosted’ his prequel pitch 1:35:57 PS5 outsold Switch 2 in the US last month, as Black Ops 7 remained the best-selling game 1:42:17 People are mad about Pokémon 1:46:24 EMAILS! 2:03:30 YouTube Super Chats 2:11:51 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2026

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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:25:09 CiniCross 0:30:56 IT'S VIRTUAL BOY DAY 0:39:18 Reanimal 0:46:26 Pragmata Switch 2 Demo 0:50:29 Overwatch 0:58:36 Listen Up! We Tried To Make “THOSE GAMES” Even More Extreme! Some things Have To Be Learned The Hard Way 1:01:42 Mewgenics 1:04:59 Stern Pinball's Pokémon machine 1:16:07 God of War: Sons of Sparta 1:27:22 Sony is considering holding back PlayStation 6 until 2028 or 2029, report claims 1:32:36 Steam Deck is out of stock in the US as Valve warns of ‘intermittent’ memory and storage shortages 1:34:09 Asus ROG Xbox Ally X gets a price increase of nearly $200 in Japan 1:40:27 Nintendo just DMCA'd every Switch emulator (again), but it's not over yet 1:41:39 .hack//Z.E.R.O. announced 1:46:30 Pokémon Pokopia director Takuto Edagawa confirms Minecraft-style "cloud" servers that don't require the host to be online 1:47:58 Virtual Boy NSO app won’t work in docked mode 1:50:17 Blizzard Is Bringing The Warlock Class To Diablo IV: Lord Of Hatred, Diablo II, And Diablo Immortal 1:52:45 Hideki Sato, Visionary Who Shaped Sega's Consoles, Has Died 1:54:07 EMAILS! 2:27:20 Super Chats 2:36:33 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2026

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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:19:02 LORT 0:24:18 Deadlock 0:26:34 Overwatch 0:33:54 4PGP 0:37:39 Super Woden: Rally Edge 0:42:10 Romeo Is A Dead Man 0:55:07 Spyro Reignited Trilogy 0:58:07 Lies of P 1:03:15 Mewgenics 1:12:33 Mario Tennis Fever 1:31:22 The Discord ID thing sucks 1:33:24 Sony Officially Announces February 12 PlayStation State of Play 1:40:51 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase Wraps With Big Third-Party Slate 1:43:00 Riot Games Cuts ~80 Staff on 2XKO Fighting Game 1:52:56 Epic Games Store aims to launch “day one” on the next Xbox console 1:57:31 Rayman creator confirms a remake of the original is in the works 2:00:10 Capcom confirms large-scale Monster Hunter Wilds expansion coming this summer 2:04:25 New details leak for PlayStation’s Marvel fighting game ahead of State of Play 2:08:15 Overwatch devs vow to redesign Anran after backlash 2:09:47 Blizzard reportedly teams with Nexon for a second unannounced StarCraft shooter 2:11:40 Nioh 3 2:15:08 EMAILS! 2:31:20 Super Chats 2:39:32 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2026

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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:15:33 Perfect Weapon 0:18:43 Terminator 2D: No Fate 0:24:24 Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined 0:39:17 Sekiro 0:48:34 Spyro Reignited Trilogy 0:53:39 Deadlock 1:04:23 Cairn 1:12:18 We found Bakalar 1:21:52 A Nintendo Direct is reportedly coming next week, dedicated to Partner games 1:25:24 Nintendo comments on Dispatch’s Nintendo Switch 2 censorship 1:27:56 Numerous video game company share prices dropped following Google’s Project Genie AI rollout 1:37:06 Obsidian isn’t making Outer Worlds 3 but will work on more games in the Avowed universe, despite ‘disappointing’ sales 1:43:12 PS5 console exclusive Nioh 3 could appear on other systems as soon as August 1:45:34 Sony has patented a touchscreen PlayStation controller that lets players choose where to put the buttons 1:47:42 The Division: Definitive Edition has appeared on the Xbox store, seemingly ending hopes of a remaster 1:48:10 Switch is officially Nintendo’s best-selling console ever, overtaking DS 1:50:45 Emails & Super Chats 2:43:59 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2026

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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:11:51 Blight Club (and the 3DO) 0:16:29 Last Sektori Update, I Promise 0:18:48 Sekiro 0:27:05 Resident Evil Requiem 0:34:24 Resident Evil 7 0:42:50 Reanimal Demo 0:46:26 Escape from Ever After 0:49:34 Cleared Hot 0:52:46 Vital Shell 0:55:02 Highguard 1:06:11 Mario Movie Is Going to Have Yoshi and Birdo 1:14:01 Rayman 30th Anniversary 1:16:17 Grand Theft Auto 6 may not have a physical version on day one to avoid leaks, report claims 1:19:37 PlayStation will reportedly host another State of Play in February 1:22:54 2 unreleased Virtual Boy games are coming to Nintendo Switch as part of the NSO Expansion Pack 1:29:28 Walmart could have leaked Nintendo Switch Online’s next GameCube games 1:31:19 A Nintendo Direct dedicated to Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is coming this week 1:34:09 Highguard manages almost 100k Steam players on day one, amidst over 13k negative reviews 1:37:38 Blizzard announces four showcases over the next two weeks for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone and Diablo 1:42:03 Banjo-Kazooie now has a PC port, with 4K/120fps and ultrawide support 1:43:27 EMAILS! (And Super Chats!) 2:15:17 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2026

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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:17:21 Last Sektori update, Grubb promises 0:22:34 Vital Shell 0:26:27 From the Top 0:32:56 Super 10 Pin 0:35:35 Sekiro 0:43:08 Nine Sols 0:50:04 Rivals of Aether II 0:53:21 Rhythm Doctor 0:58:48 South Park Fortnite 1:03:42 MIO: Memories in Orbit 1:05:48 Highguard didn’t pay for the final spot at The Game Awards 1:13:17 Marathon’s release date may have been accidentally shared early on the Xbox store 1:16:01 The Division 3 boss Julian Gerighty has left Ubisoft for EA 1:17:43 Digital Eclipse’s Disney Afternoon Collection retro compilation has been rated for Switch and Switch 2 1:19:10 Forza Horizon 6’s release date may have been revealed early by an in-game ad 1:20:47 Monster Hunter Wilds reportedly runs much better on PC when all DLC is installed 1:23:01 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 2025 1:29:00 Ubisoft is updating three classic Far Cry games to run at 60fps on modern platforms 1:32:07 IO celebrates Hitman 3’s fifth anniversary by announcing cross-progression for World of Assassination 1:32:59 Valve has ‘significantly’ rewritten Steam’s rules for how developers must disclose AI use 1:35:44 EMAILS! (And Super Chats) 2:13:03 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2026

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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:22:35 Myst III: Exile 0:30:01 Disco Elysium 0:36:36 Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! 0:38:38 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor 0:42:24 Star Wars Genesis 0:47:34 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined 0:51:39 Final Fantasy X 0:55:20 Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles 1:01:19 Big Hops 1:07:06 Sektori 1:16:30 Mortal Comeback 1:18:47 Jan's Breaking News 1:20:39 Meta Closes Twisted Pixel, Armature, and Sanzaru Games 1:21:56 Understanding game pricing with the developers of Peak 1:23:46 The Xbox Developer Direct will feature a secret fourth game 1:25:18 Resident Evil Showcase set for this week featuring new Resident Evil Requiem gameplay 1:26:22 Ubisoft hits The Division and Avatar studio, Massive Entertainment, with layoffs 1:28:49 A poster for The Division: Definitive Edition has reportedly appeared at a Ubisoft event in Japan 1:30:54 Call of Duty on Switch 2 could be ‘imminent’, dataminer claims 1:32:02 Nintendo president reiterates plans for future movies and animated videos, doesn’t rule out anime in the future 1:34:50 Nintendo is monitoring high RAM prices and tariff impacts very closely, president Shuntaro Furukawa says 1:39:33 Baldur’s Gate 3 boss explains lack of Switch 2 version 1:41:30 Nintendo Switch 2’s latest GameCube game is now live, bringing the total to 8 games 1:47:24 Machine Games is reportedly working on Wolfenstein 3 and a ‘Rainbow Six Siege-style’ multiplayer title 1:49:22 EMAILS! (And super chats!) 2:22:02 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

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/join Timestamps (note that exact times will vary depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:01 Building the list and whittling it down 1:18:57 Ad Break 1:20:49 Ordering the Top 10 1:54:04 Outro

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2026

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/join Timestamps (note that exact times will vary depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:36 Best Cat from Cats 0:06:48 Best Friendslop 0:18:15 Best New Website 0:19:19 Boomer Game of the Year 0:46:05 Ad Break 0:47:58 We're Back! 0:49:05 Disappointment of the Year 1:39:03 Best Comeback 1:53:20 Best Roguelike 2:21:06 Best Moment/Sequence 3:24:51 Winners Recap and Outro

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2025

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/join 00:00 - Intro and Bants 04:50 - The "Oh That Feels Cool" Award 31:17 - Hardware Thing of the Year 44:40 - Worst Blight 56:19 - Ad Break! 58:14 - We're back 59:35 - Best Game We Beat Kinda Funny And/Or MinnMax And/Or Game Informer At This Year 01:03:47 - The Soulja Boy Award For Best Game For People Who Like To Drink and Get Drunk or Smoke and Get High of the Year 01:15:35 - Best New Character

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

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/gbmusic25 Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

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/

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2025

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=Y13GVqUcOZA and Dan's SF travelogue here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_T8L6wQOys Support us and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025