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The Giant Bomb discusses the latest video game news and new releases, answers listener questions, and sometimes gets wildly off-topic in this weekly podcast. Featuring Jan Ochoa, Jeff Grubb, and Jeff Bakalar.
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- 3 days ago2h 6m
Giant Bombcast 943: Font Fact Check
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/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:12:52 Star Fox (2026)0:25:21 Pictonico0:29:16 Crashout Crew0:34:37 Mina the Hollower0:36:42 007 First Light0:49:55 Vietnam War (the game)0:53:48 Goldeneye 0070:58:46 News0:59:19 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is official, skips last-gen, comes to Switch 2, and Warzone is leaving PS4/Xbox One1:03:22 Fable delayed to February 20271:05:01 007 First Light is a real hit for IO Interactive1:06:19 The Steam Machine Welcome Tour Has Been Added to Steam1:09:19 Donkey Kong 64 is finally coming to Switch Online + Expansion Pack1:10:37 Nvidia and Microsoft announced the sequel to the computer1:13:12 PlayStation has a big State of Play today1:16:02 Digital Eclipse Reveals Toy Story Retro Collection And Toy Story 3 Remaster1:18:49 EMAILS!1:43:38 Grubb Guesser1:48:09 YouTube Super Chats2:02:12 Outro
- 1 weeks ago2h 31m
Giant Bombcast 942: Grind Garden
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/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:03:54 Mom and Dad debate The Mandalorian & Grogu0:11:42 Stern's Pokémon pinball machine0:13:27 Jan discovers Pioneer League baseball0:17:18 Dan discovers fowling0:28:35 007: First Light0:47:54 GoldenEye 0070:57:00 Mina the Hollower1:07:00 Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight1:09:15 Bubsy 4D1:13:06 Bungie is ending Destiny 2 live-service updates — and layoffs are reportedly coming1:18:22 Nintendo reportedly wants 20 million Switch 2 units produced by March 20271:24:04 Sony announced a June 2 State of Play with Wolverine leading the show1:29:50 Happy GTA 6 release day1:32:13 Ubisoft says new Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Ghost Recon, and a playable generative-AI experience are in development1:33:55 Persona 4 Revival and LEGO Skylines were rated in Korea1:35:38 Dungeons & Dragons game from Star Wars Jedi director has been cancelled by Hasbro1:37:25 Crazy Taxi is back?1:39:06 What is Yujiro Hanma from Baki?1:41:27 Jeff Bakalar explains ads on the Bombcast1:46:34 EMAILS!2:06:03 Grubb Guesser2:13:17 YouTube Super Chats2:27:34 Outro
- 2 weeks ago2h 29m
Giant Bombcast 941: Purple Nermal
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/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:27:36 Donkey Kong 640:32:37 Donkey Kong0:35:11 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight0:42:58 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book0:50:20 Sektori on Switch 20:52:38 Mixtape1:03:22 Forza Horizon 61:11:07 Nintendo announces Pictonico, a new mobile game that turns your photos into mini-games1:13:39 Sony’s single player games will no longer be releasing on PC1:17:15 PS Plus price hike for new subscribers1:27:28 GTA 6 preorder smoke; Strauss Zelnick says it’s already 18 months behind the original plan1:29:54 Subnautica 2 explodes out of early access after a legal war1:33:46 Two unannounced Xbox controllers surface, including Elite Series 3 and ‘Cloud’ pad1:38:50 LEGO 2K Drive is being delisted after just three years1:39:37 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight featured Rockstar Games in its credits1:41:13 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-June1:47:33 EMAILS!2:11:21 Grubb Guesser2:18:38 YouTube Super Chats2:24:52 Outro
- 3 weeks ago2h 22m
Giant Bombcast 940: Pigma Spoilers
We've made it to one year of independence! Thank you so much to everyone that's supported us this past year and since it's Tuesday we have to talk about video games! Dan shares a harrowing story, we chat about Mixtape, Grubb cuts a rug with a new DDR pad, we recap the news, CYCLOPS IS IN MARVEL RIVALS SOON, and more!Thank you to Beta Hat for sponsoring today's show! Head to giantbomb.com/betahat and make sure to tell them that Giant Bomb sent you! Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:31:43 Donkey Kong 640:38:56 Dance Dance Revolution with an L-Tek mat0:43:27 Magical Tetris Challenge0:45:57 Saros0:50:23 Resident Evil Requiem: Leon Must Die Forever DLC0:52:32 Mixtape1:11:00 Mike's DK Rap epiphany1:15:33 eBay rejects GameStop’s $56B takeover bid1:17:53 Sega cancels “Super Game”1:21:00 Nintendo tries to soften a Switch 2 price hike with a new $500 game bundle1:24:30 Star Fox returns on Switch 2 as a Star Fox 64 remake1:31:26 Takashi Tezuka is retiring from Nintendo1:32:42 Sony forecasts PS5 gaming sales decline amid price and supply challenges1:36:05 Forza Horizon 6 leaks early, and Playground threatens hardware bans1:38:05 Sony’s two-part PlayStation pitch: AI will speed up production, and the future slate is strong1:41:04 Gears of War: E-Day WWE sponsorship points to a possible fall launch window1:43:33 Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada has joined SNK1:45:48 CYCLOPS IS HEADED TO MARVEL RIVALS1:49:35 EMAILS!2:09:09 Grubb Guesser2:14:47 YouTube Super Chats2:19:05 Outro
- May 6, 2026conversational3h 15m6-min read
Giant Bombcast 939: Meat Shaped State
The Giant Bombcast crew, joined by Stan Kwon and Matthew Rorie from Beta Hat, dives into a lively, chaotic, and often hilarious discussion about gaming, market research, car purchases, and podcast drama, all while promoting a new partnership with Beta Hat that pays listeners to share their gaming opinions.
- Apr 28, 20262h 18m
Giant Bombcast 938: Strong Brain
We have a bunch of games to talk about this week as we dive all the way into Vampire Crawlers, check out all the bells and whistles of the new Steam Controller, explore Titanium Court, and more! We also get into the newest news and get to your lovely emails and Super Chats.Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:12:42 Dan talks about how he doesn't remember how to make a grilled cheese or the fact that food has salt in it for 10 straight minutes0:25:43 The Steam Controller0:36:52 Saros0:46:36 Resident Evil 3: Nemesis0:53:56 Titanium Court0:59:56 Vampire Crawlers1:07:15 PlayStation digital DRM scare becomes the week’s biggest preservation story1:12:58 Valve’s new Steam Controller launches before Steam Machine1:13:59 Valve hardware update: Steam Deck 2 is real, Steam Deck supply is messy1:17:04 Wolverine news is still promised for spring1:18:55 Illumination’s Next Nintendo Movie Is Coming in 20281:24:30 NateTheHate says the rumoured Star Fox game will be released in June 20261:26:11 Resident Evil Requiem minigame DLC may be imminent1:27:52 The Last of Us Online director says he will never let one of his projects disappear again1:30:23 Sega releases an Alien Isolation 2 teaser, suggesting more news is on the way1:30:46 FairGames Struggles to ‘Find The Fun’ in Latest Pre-Alpha Playtest1:34:00 EMAILS!1:55:06 Grubb Guesser2:02:18 YouTube Super Chats2:14:26 Outro
- Apr 21, 20262h 44m
Giant Bombcast 937: Sausage Lair
We're here on a Tuesday to chat about Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and how it is wholesome fun for everyone in the family, more thoughts on Pragmata, the Summer Cart 64, and REPLACED looking super neat but maybe a little lacking on other fronts. We also recap the news like Game Pass Updates with the price and what games it will still carry and more!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:22:10 Scam Line0:28:10 Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred0:34:37 Jan's thoughts on Pragmata0:39:08 Replaced0:48:05 Grubb's thoughts on Pragmata0:49:36 Resident Evil 20:59:35 Summer Cart 641:04:16 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream1:14:02 Jan's Koss Porta Pro1:15:15 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Update1:24:05 Single-player spin-off Splatoon Raiders comes to Nintendo Switch 2 this summer1:28:57 A bunch of Switch 2 games are on the way but haven’t been announced yet1:30:37 Capcom says Pragmata is off to ‘a strong start’ with 1 million sold in its first two days1:37:20 SNK is releasing a modern NeoGeo AES console with ‘unrivaled authenticity’ and £70 game cartridges1:42:27 MindsEye studio staff takes legal action, saying management installed ‘invasive’ surveillance software1:45:43 ‘Stay tuned’: It sounds like cult N64 shooter Buck Bumble is really coming back1:47:21 PlayStation has started telling UK and Ireland players to verify their age by June to keep certain features1:50:00 Ubisoft confirms Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag remake reveal: ‘The iconic pirate adventure returns’1:51:17 Shuhei Yoshida says he was ‘fired’ from his role as PlayStation studio president because he ‘didn’t listen to’ Jim Ryan1:52:55 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 developer lays off up to 90 employees1:55:35 EMAILS!2:22:29 Grubb Guesser2:28:13 YouTube Super Chats2:39:24 Outro
- Apr 14, 20262h 46m
Giant Bombcast 936: Big Pinball
This week we've got a whole bunch of games to talk about and they're all great ones too! We dive deep into how much we've enjoyed Pragmata, Jan's newest obsession with Pokémon Champions, Mouse P.I. for Hire being a surprisingly pleasant romp, Bully holding up, and more! We also dip into the news, guess some ads, and all of your emails! Thank you to our friends at Outerloop and their new game Dosa Divas for sponsoring today's show! If you'd like to learn more, visit https://outerloopgames.com/dosa !Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:08:40 Top Golf0:13:44 New Bowling0:22:51 Pragmata0:42:28 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie0:51:07 Bully: Scholarship Edition0:58:30 Mouse: P.I. For Hire1:05:00 Diablo II: Reign of the Warlock1:07:05 Slay the Spire II1:11:30 Pokémon Champions1:24:27 Bloodborne is officially returning as an R-rated animated movie1:29:51 Fortnite Adding An Arc Raiders-Style Game With Disney Characters1:36:27 Hackers Reveal Rockstar Earns Over $1 Million A Day From GTA Online1:39:58 Metro 2039 will be revealed this week, 4A Games confirms1:41:38 Switch 2 game cards come in smaller sizes now1:42:51 Anbernic’s new handheld is a pocket-friendly Android device with a swiveling screen1:45:12 Bethesda promises to fix Starfield PS5 crashes some fans complain make it ‘unplayable’1:46:47 Spider-Man model appears to tease new PlayStation game in now-deleted post1:49:04 Sony is Prepping a Metal Gear Solid Movie1:54:42 EMAILS!2:25:12 Grubb Guessr2:34:25 YouTube Super Chats2:42:14 Outro
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