Giant Bombcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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