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Giant Bombcast
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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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Giant Bombcast 935: Dark Cloud 3
Apr 702:11:31Tap to summarizeWe'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/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:07:48 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie0:21:44 Programming Reminders0:25:46 Verses: Hyper-Kinetic Aerial Joust0:27:35 Glyphica0:30:57 People of Note0:40:24 Darwin’s Paradox0:45:04 Marvel Cosmic Invasion0:51:23 Resident Evil 00:57:34 Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for Nintendo Switch 21:04:50 Star Wars Eclipse Development Is “Very Slow Going”1:09:20 Sony Delists 100s More PS5, PS4 Games, Including Jesus Simulator1:12:35 PlayStation Studios Removes Nearly All PC References From Websites1:15:26 Report claims PS6 handheld surpasses Xbox Series S in graphics tests1:17:18 Level-5 Vision 2026 Craftsmanship Stream Will Cover New Games This Week1:20:59 Super Mario becomes the only animated movie series to open globally at more than $350 million twice1:24:13 State of Decay 3’s 2020 announce trailer was just a concept, studio head says1:26:55 The Mass Effect TV Show Will Reportedly Be Rewritten To Appeal To ‘Non-Gamers’1:31:47 EMAILS!1:45:10 Grubb Guessr1:51:59 YouTube Super Chats2:07:46 Outro
Transcribe →Giant Bombcast 934: Ohio Derelicts
Mar 3102:31:12Tap to summarizeWe'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/zcmxdsfSupport 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 Intro0:25:00 A Plumber For All Seasons0:31:47 Super Mario Bros.™ Wonder – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park0:38:13 Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection0:45:02 Tiny Metal 20:48:41 Project Blitz0:49:57 Crokinole0:52:52 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction0:57:04 Junk Runner 641:03:28 Marvel MaXimum Collection1:07:48 Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike1:15:49 Nintendo is planning a new Star Fox and a major Zelda remake this year, but no 3D Mario1:25:13 Confirmed: PS5 console prices are being raised by at least $1001:35:12 Disney may be interested in acquiring Epic Games at some point, it’s claimed1:44:19 Some PC Gaming RAM Actually Got Cheaper For The First Time In Months But It Might Not Last1:46:33 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 Direct1:50:05 Eidos-Montréal announces mass layoffs for the third year in a row, as studio head leaves1:54:23 EMAILS!2:20:54 YouTube Super Chats2:27:37 Outro
Transcribe →Giant Bombcast 933: 44
Mar 2402:19:47Tap to summarizeBefore 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/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:28:13 Crimson Desert0:48:10 Pokémon Pokopia0:53:27 Resident Evil 00:59:26 Slay the Spire 2 multiplayer1:03:24 Mr. Sleepy Man1:08:25 Screamer1:14:46 Nintendo is reportedly cutting Switch 2 production this quarter as US demand dips1:20:15 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 update1:35:53 Sega’s Stranger Than Heaven will headline an Xbox Partner event this week1:37:34 Square Enix has partnered with Google to put an AI chat bot in Dragon Quest X1:40:07 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 21:42:58 Witcher 4 And New IP At CD Projekt Get Fresh Updates; Here's The Latest1:44:49 Ubisoft Shuts Down Another Studio1:46:14 EMAILS!2:09:11 YouTube Super Chats2:14:21 Outro
Transcribe →Giant Bombcast 932: Good Books
Mar 1702:36:40Tap to summarizeIt'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/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:21:24 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild0:25:05 Spyro: Year of the Dragon0:30:58 Pokémon Pokopia0:37:46 Horsey Game0:39:19 Slay the Spire 20:42:08 F1 20250:44:42 Rounds0:48:22 Lego Party Update0:51:29 Pragmata1:00:08 A METEOR HIT OHIO1:02:48 Nvidia met with criticism for DLSS 5’s ‘photoreal’ graphics alterations1:08:36 Bethesda tries to quell DLSS 5 criticism1:15:12 Switch 2 finally lets you play Switch 1 games in docked mode while playing on handheld1:18:09 IO Interactive and MindsEye studio BARB officially end partnership, Hitman crossover DLC to be scrapped1:21:10 Starfield is finally coming to PS5 next month alongside new content and PS5 Pro support1:24:02 PS5 Pro’s major PSSR update is rolling out to more games this week, with Cyberpunk 2077 to follow1:26:58 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s EGDC firm has acquired 5% of Capcom1:29:17 As it passes 6 million sales, Capcom officially confirms Resident Evil Requiem is the series’ fastest selling game1:31:30 Super Mario Galaxy Movie Teases Pikmin Cameo1:46:38 Pokopia is already one of the best-selling Pokémon spin-offs, after just four days1:47:58 Microsoft reveals next-gen console details and promises an ‘order of magnitude increase’ in power1:49:54 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 61:56:20 EMAILS!2:22:20 YouTube Super Chats2:31:50 Outro
Transcribe →Giant Bombcast 931: Bleepbloop Remote
Mar 1002:25:56Tap to summarizeNot 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/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:17:05 Pokémon Pokopia0:33:58 Lies of P0:40:35 Minishoot Adventures0:43:25 Slay the Spire 20:46:47 WWE 2K260:58:05 Rounds1:04:10 Marathon1:17:39 Donald Glover is the voice of Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie1:23:32 Nintendo has confirmed that its Switch 2 sidescroller, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, will release on Thursday, May 211:26:22 Epic is increasing the price of Fortnite V-Bucks1:28:26 Nintendo Suing U.S. Government Over Tariffs1:30:11 Sega says strong reviews for its recent games aren’t yet translating to better sales1:32:52 EA Lays Off Staff Across All Battlefield Studios Following Record-Breaking Battlefield 6 Launch1:34:27 WarioWare series director Goro Abe has left Nintendo1:36:14 Valve insists it will release Steam Machine and Steam Frame in 2026, after blog said it ‘hoped’ to1:44:31 EMAILS!2:05:32 YouTube Super Chats2:18:27 Outro
Transcribe →Giant Bombcast 930: Other Jill
Mar 302:26:22Tap to summarizeSomehow 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/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:14:47 MIO: Memories In Orbit0:20:16 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice0:30:41 Pokémon Pokopia0:46:43 Insider Trading0:53:17 Resident Evil 10:58:11 Resident Evil Requiem1:24:48 Nintendo Indie World March 2026 Showcase: All The Biggest Announcements1:27:05 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 FromSoftware1:41:25 Pokémon Winds & Waves revealed: New games coming in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 21:45:36 The Pokémon Company is releasing a mini Game Boy that plays Pokémon music by swapping 45 cartridges1:46:53 Sony confirms a major PS5 Pro upgrade is rolling out today with Resident Evil Requiem1:48:25 Casting call seemingly confirms Wolfenstein 3 is coming and reveals new character1:49:52 Video Game 'Preservation Service' Myrient Is Shutting Down1:51:51 Fallout: New Vegas remaster hopium goes off like Mount Vesuvius as Iron Galaxy teases 'what's coming next' with a very famous loading screen1:54:54 EMAILS!2:15:08 YouTube Super Chats2:20:24 Outro
Transcribe →Giant Bombcast 929: Chunky Polygons
Feb 2402:15:06Tap to summarizeWe 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/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:22:21 Cool Boarders0:26:32 Sledding Game Demo0:28:30 Denshattack Demo0:32:37 Australia Did it Demo0:37:33 Vampire Crawlers Demo0:41:52 Demon Tides0:48:17 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined0:54:43 Super Battle Golf0:59:16 More SuperStation1:00:36 Sinden Lightgun1:07:03 Wolverine gets a release date1:08:36 PlayStation closes down Bluepoint Games1:16:47 Xbox shakeup1:26:13 Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs That Hiked Prices On Switch, Xbox, And PS51:30:51 Ubisoft puts Black Flag leaders in charge of Assassin’s Creed1:32:23 Amazon is shutting down another game: Former Lionhead devs’ King of Meat1:33:45 Saints Row design director says IP owner ‘ghosted’ his prequel pitch1:35:57 PS5 outsold Switch 2 in the US last month, as Black Ops 7 remained the best-selling game1:42:17 People are mad about Pokémon1:46:24 EMAILS!2:03:30 YouTube Super Chats2:11:51 Outro
Transcribe →Giant Bombcast 928: Bigloo
Feb 1702:39:48Tap to summarizeHappy 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
Transcribe →Giant Bombcast 927: With Protein
Feb 1002:45:45Tap to summarizeWe'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
Transcribe →926: PS2 Walton Goggins
Feb 302:47:09Tap to summarizeThis 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
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