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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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June 16, 20262 hr 31 min

Giant Bombcast 945: Two Towels

We're mostly recovered from SGF and we can also now talk about some of those games like Control Resonant, Tomb Raider, and other titles! We also get into Cyclops being in Marvel Rivals, Bubsy 4D, 007 First Light, and a bunch of other games. We also trudge through video game news and then eventually get to 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 Intro0:10:17 Banana Ball0:25:45 Jan's new camera0:28:18 Cyclops in Marvel Rivals0:30:49 Sensory Overload0:34:49 Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival0:37:05 Order of the Sinking Star0:40:19 Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis0:44:40 Demi and the Fractured Dream0:47:13 Slayblade0:50:05 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book0:52:36 Bubsy 4D0:55:02 TetherGeist1:00:23 Control Resonant1:03:10 007 First Light1:09:21 Mike's SuperStation One might be broken1:15:13 NEWS: Fishing Week is next week!1:17:54 Xbox’s reset has come crashing down on the studios1:33:08 Ubisoft also had layoffs and studio closures. 380 workers face elimination from their jobs.1:33:19 Don’t Nod’s auditors warn it could run out of cash in November1:34:19 Nintendo racked up the biggest audience during the Showcase Showdown1:37:25 EA formally launches a “dynamic” in-game advertising business1:39:48 Kingdom Hearts Cloud Versions Shut Down Today, And You’ll Have To Buy New Versions To Keep Playing1:43:57 The original Switch eShop has been drastically improved in a new system update1:45:33 EMAILS!2:03:28 Mike spits on that thang2:05:26 YouTube Super Chats2:19:30 Grubb Guesser2:28:14 Outro

June 9, 20263 hr 30 min

Giant Bomb @ Nite | Day 2 (presented by Please Wishlist Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2)

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/#ad00:00 - Andrea Rene, Matt Shipman, John Carson, Imran Khan, Wade Rosen, Bailey Meyers 34:27 - Tyler Gardner, Frank Howley, Chris Cross, Jessica Cogswell, John Drake1:05:08 - Tamoor Hussain, Michael Higham, Niki Grayson, Billy Shibley, Jennifer Erb, Kallie Plagge1:41:38 - Naoki Hamaguchi, Hinano Akiyama2:13:22 - Patrick Klepek, Jordan Mddler, Greg Miller, Abby Russell, Alex Navarro2:52:38 - GB Crew

June 9, 20263 hr 29 min

Giant Bomb @ Nite | Day 1 (presented by Please Wishlist Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2)

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/#ad00:00 - Chuck, Shawn, Will, Finn, Chris Tilton38:19 - Phil Salvador, Jake Baldino, Ralph/SkillUp, Alyssa Harrison, Lucy James1:09:42 - Holden Link, Danny Peña, Parris Lilly, Riana Manuel-Peña, John Warren1:43:08 - Kate Sánchez, Mark Essen, Alex Van Aken, Jill Grodt, Jason Schreier, Russ Frushtick2:20:24 - Jesse Vitelli, Ronell Crawford, Wout van Halderen, Jason Fanelli, Eric Van Allen, Seth Macy3:01:02 - Mary Kish, Dan Ryckert, Mike Minotti, Hbomberguy, Jeff Bakalar

June 9, 202617 min

Giant Bombcast 944: ILOVELA

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!

June 2, 20262 hr 6 min

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

May 26, 20262 hr 31 min

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

May 19, 20262 hr 29 min

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

May 12, 20262 hr 22 min

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, 20263 hr 15 min

Giant Bombcast 939: Meat Shaped State

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

April 28, 20262 hr 18 min

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