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• Giant Bombcast 950: The Thirties (feat. Ben Hanson) 21.07.2026 2val 25min

  MinnMax's Ben Hanson joins the crew today to chat about Splatoon Raiders, Denshattack, and more! The gang then talks through all the lovely gaming news of the week and responds to a handful of YOUR emails!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinGet more from Ben and all the MinnMax Cohorts over at https://www.youtube.com/minnmax or wherever you get your podcasts!Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:20:19 Splatoon Raiders0:35:03 Denshattack0:44:48 Super Mario Sunshine0:54:47 Heave Ho 20:57:15 Rolling Thunder1:05:05 007 First Light1:09:36 News! (Allegedly)1:13:37 Bethesda dangles the Fallout keys in front of everyone1:20:27 Not a ton of games sell super well on disc on PlayStation1:25:57 Fortnite is about to give creators generative-AI characters1:31:04 Nintendo says it shouldn’t have to pay back players if it gets tariff refunds from the US government1:34:42 Applications open for The Duskbloods network test1:36:35 Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls open beta on PS5 and PC1:39:10 EMAILS!2:10:28 YouTube Super Chats2:18:07 Outro
• Giant Bombcast 949: Mustard Hut 14.07.2026 2val 2min

  Did y'all know that Apple still makes computers? That's great because you can listen to our podcast on them where we get into Jan's hands on impressions of Beast of Reincarnation, Dan and Mikey's quick time with Orbitals, kicking it old school with some RetroAchievements, and some other older titles! We also dip into the news, your emails, and SuperChats!Our community is the best as user techsev made an FMV Space Ace game from Dan's Blight!https://reactvts.com/space-ace-blight-club/Editor's note: Shawn here, adding to the emulation discussion: You can absolutely emulate console games on Mac! I've always heard good things about OpenEmu as an easy all-in-one solution. And for setting things up, we all love Russ's guides on Retro Game Corps!He has one for cheap Android TV boxes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihGr_rzpS0oAnd even Mac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoWn4rS7VxsSupport 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 Intro0:18:08 Beast of Reincarnation0:30:11 Orbitals0:38:14 Dan's RetroAchievements journey0:41:53 Grubb's Magic PlayStation 20:44:05 Sin and Punishment0:47:27 Dynamite Heady0:51:49 God of War Laufey will have a disc – that probably means it’s coming out in 20270:54:23 Obsidian cancels an Avowed sequel and moves Josh Sawyer onto Fallout0:57:06 Assassin’s Creed Black Flag is a massive hit, so Ubisoft laid off dozens of people who helped make it0:59:54 GDQ raises $2.4 million, then abruptly cancels an SNK sponsorship1:03:28 Rhythm Heaven Groove delivers a gigantic original-Switch launch in Japan1:05:07 Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy Ever Crisis are being shut down1:08:31 EMAILS!1:44:44 YouTube Super Chats1:54:40 Outro
• Giant Bombcast 948: Piggly Wiggly 07.07.2026 2val 23min

  On this week's show, the Duders do their best to bring a little joy in a crazy week. We talk about all the fun we've been having with TerraTech Legion, Rhythm Heaven Groove, the SuperStation and more, before diving into the heavy news of Xbox's layoffs and PlayStation's announcement of an all-digital future. Don't worry though, the listeners lighten things up with emails to round out the show!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 Intro0:25:18 TerraTech Legion0:30:39 Rhythm Heaven Groove0:37:32 Elden Ring0:41:28 SuperStation one0:51:24 IW4x0:57:37 ...Intro part 2?1:06:20 Xbox to reduce staff by approximately 3,200 throughout FY271:22:01 Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles1:33:28 Nintendo will stop selling the Nintendo Switch in Europe in 20271:35:47 IO confirms it will continue Project Fantasy independently after Xbox split1:41:02 EMAILS!2:05:42 YouTube Super Chats2:18:41 Outro
• Giant Bombcast 947: Lightning Rules 30.06.2026 2val 30min

  Fish Week may be over, but we've still got several fishing related games to talk about! Grubb talks about Umigari and Jaws: Retro Edition, we get into Terratech Legion, Star Trek 25th Anniversary, Flipnic, and how much we've been enjoying Star Fox! We find the time to go through the 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 Intro0:28:43 Star Fox (2026)0:36:14 Umigari0:38:00 Jaws: Retro Edition0:40:54 Flipnic: Ultimate Pinball0:43:36 Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! Demo0:47:43 Terratech Legion0:50:42 Star Trek 25th Anniversary0:58:07 007 First Light1:01:11 Steam Machine1:03:34 Xbox price hikes, layoffs, studio uncertainty1:15:20 IO Interactive hits obstacle with its other new game1:19:30 Hardware crisis worsens every day1:25:58 GTA VI went up for preorder at $801:28:41 Sony deleting purchased movies1:30:03 Star Wars Eclipse may be in real trouble1:34:34 Persona live-action Netflix series reportedly in development1:35:03 I think Splatoon Raiders is a shlooter1:39:00 EMAILS!1:59:59 An update on Grubb Guesser2:00:55 YouTube Super Chats2:26:38 Outro
• Giant Bombcast 946: Heaven is REEL 23.06.2026 2val 31min

  It's Fishing Week! On top of all the fishing related games we chat about the new Sonic pinball game, a "new" Twisted Metal, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Rhythm Heaven Groove, the Adventures of Elliot the Millennium Tales, and more! We also talk more about Dan's time with the Steam Machine, PlayStation leaving PC ports behind, and all the other big stories from the last 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 Intro0:29:04 Steam Machine0:44:19 Sega Bass Fishing & Sega Marine Fishing0:48:02 Voodoo Fishin’0:50:57 Star Fox Multiplayer0:54:35 Umigari0:59:01 The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales1:03:00 Mina the Hollower1:04:16 Twisted Metal V1:06:42 Rhythm Heaven Groove preview1:12:33 Star Wars: Galactic Racer preview1:18:39 Sonic the Hedgehog's new pinball machine1:31:31 Valve puts a $1,049 starting price on the Steam Machine 1:41:59 Sony appears to be retreating from PC ports of single-player PlayStation games1:43:55 GTA VI preorders begin June 25 as Rockstar reaffirms November 191:45:27 GTA V gets free current-generation upgrades1:47:02 Games revenue passed $200 billion—and layoffs continue1:48:21 Tencent is reportedly backing away from several Japanese studio investments1:51:42 Nintendo raises Switch Online prices in Japan1:53:29 Restful trails to Bobby Prince1:54:21 EMAILS!2:12:39 YouTube Super Chats2:21:02 Grubb Guesser2:26:56 Outro
• Giant Bombcast 945: Two Towels 16.06.2026 2val 31min

  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
• Giant Bomb @ Nite | Day 2 (presented by Please Wishlist Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2) 09.06.2026 3val 30min

  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
• Giant Bomb @ Nite | Day 1 (presented by Please Wishlist Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2) 09.06.2026 3val 29min

  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
• Giant Bombcast 944: ILOVELA 09.06.2026 17min

  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! 
• Giant Bombcast 943: Font Fact Check 02.06.2026 2val 6min

  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
• Giant Bombcast 942: Grind Garden 26.05.2026 2val 31min

  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
• Giant Bombcast 941: Purple Nermal 19.05.2026 2val 29min

  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
• Giant Bombcast 940: Pigma Spoilers 12.05.2026 2val 22min

  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
• Giant Bombcast 939: Meat Shaped State 06.05.2026 3val 15min

  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
• Giant Bombcast 938: Strong Brain 28.04.2026 2val 18min

  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
• Giant Bombcast 937: Sausage Lair 21.04.2026 2val 44min

  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
• Giant Bombcast 936: Big Pinball 14.04.2026 2val 46min

  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
• Giant Bombcast 935: Dark Cloud 3 07.04.2026 2val 11min

  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/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
• Giant Bombcast 934: Ohio Derelicts 31.03.2026 2val 31min

  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/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
• Giant Bombcast 933: 44 24.03.2026 2val 19min

  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/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