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.

  1. 1 HR AGO

    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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:22:10 Scam Line 0:28:10 Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred 0:34:37 Jan's thoughts on Pragmata 0:39:08 Replaced 0:48:05 Grubb's thoughts on Pragmata 0:49:36 Resident Evil 2 0:59:35 Summer Cart 64 1:04:16 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1:14:02 Jan's Koss Porta Pro 1:15:15 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Update 1:24:05 Single-player spin-off Splatoon Raiders comes to Nintendo Switch 2 this summer 1:28:57 A bunch of Switch 2 games are on the way but haven’t been announced yet 1:30:37 Capcom says Pragmata is off to ‘a strong start’ with 1 million sold in its first two days 1:37:20 SNK is releasing a modern NeoGeo AES console with ‘unrivaled authenticity’ and £70 game cartridges 1:42:27 MindsEye studio staff takes legal action, saying management installed ‘invasive’ surveillance software 1:45:43 ‘Stay tuned’: It sounds like cult N64 shooter Buck Bumble is really coming back 1:47:21 PlayStation has started telling UK and Ireland players to verify their age by June to keep certain features 1:50:00 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 Ryan 1:52:55 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 developer lays off up to 90 employees 1:55:35 EMAILS! 2:22:29 Grubb Guesser 2:28:13 YouTube Super Chats 2:39:24 Outro

    2h 44m

  2. 14 APR

    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 Intro 0:08:40 Top Golf 0:13:44 New Bowling 0:22:51 Pragmata 0:42:28 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 0:51:07 Bully: Scholarship Edition 0:58:30 Mouse: P.I. For Hire 1:05:00 Diablo II: Reign of the Warlock 1:07:05 Slay the Spire II 1:11:30 Pokémon Champions 1:24:27 Bloodborne is officially returning as an R-rated animated movie 1:29:51 Fortnite Adding An Arc Raiders-Style Game With Disney Characters 1:36:27 Hackers Reveal Rockstar Earns Over $1 Million A Day From GTA Online 1:39:58 Metro 2039 will be revealed this week, 4A Games confirms 1:41:38 Switch 2 game cards come in smaller sizes now 1:42:51 Anbernic’s new handheld is a pocket-friendly Android device with a swiveling screen 1:45:12 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 post 1:49:04 Sony is Prepping a Metal Gear Solid Movie 1:54:42 EMAILS! 2:25:12 Grubb Guessr 2:34:25 YouTube Super Chats 2:42:14 Outro

    2h 46m

  3. 7 APR

    Giant Bombcast 935: Dark Cloud 3

    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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:07:48 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 0:21:44 Programming Reminders 0:25:46 Verses: Hyper-Kinetic Aerial Joust 0:27:35 Glyphica 0:30:57 People of Note 0:40:24 Darwin’s Paradox 0:45:04 Marvel Cosmic Invasion 0:51:23 Resident Evil 0 0:57:34 Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for Nintendo Switch 2 1:04:50 Star Wars Eclipse Development Is “Very Slow Going” 1:09:20 Sony Delists 100s More PS5, PS4 Games, Including Jesus Simulator 1:12:35 PlayStation Studios Removes Nearly All PC References From Websites 1:15:26 Report claims PS6 handheld surpasses Xbox Series S in graphics tests 1:17:18 Level-5 Vision 2026 Craftsmanship Stream Will Cover New Games This Week 1:20:59 Super Mario becomes the only animated movie series to open globally at more than $350 million twice 1:24:13 State of Decay 3’s 2020 announce trailer was just a concept, studio head says 1:26:55 The Mass Effect TV Show Will Reportedly Be Rewritten To Appeal To ‘Non-Gamers’ 1:31:47 EMAILS! 1:45:10 Grubb Guessr 1:51:59 YouTube Super Chats 2:07:46 Outro

    2h 12m

  4. 31 MAR

    Giant Bombcast 934: Ohio Derelicts

    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/zcmxdsf Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:25:00 A Plumber For All Seasons 0:31:47 Super Mario Bros.™ Wonder – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park 0:38:13 Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection 0:45:02 Tiny Metal 2 0:48:41 Project Blitz 0:49:57 Crokinole 0:52:52 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction 0:57:04 Junk Runner 64 1:03:28 Marvel MaXimum Collection 1:07:48 Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike 1:15:49 Nintendo is planning a new Star Fox and a major Zelda remake this year, but no 3D Mario 1:25:13 Confirmed: PS5 console prices are being raised by at least $100 1:35:12 Disney may be interested in acquiring Epic Games at some point, it’s claimed 1:44:19 Some PC Gaming RAM Actually Got Cheaper For The First Time In Months But It Might Not Last 1:46:33 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 Direct 1:50:05 Eidos-Montréal announces mass layoffs for the third year in a row, as studio head leaves 1:54:23 EMAILS! 2:20:54 YouTube Super Chats 2:27:37 Outro

    2h 31m

  5. 24 MAR

    Giant Bombcast 933: 44

    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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:28:13 Crimson Desert 0:48:10 Pokémon Pokopia 0:53:27 Resident Evil 0 0:59:26 Slay the Spire 2 multiplayer 1:03:24 Mr. Sleepy Man 1:08:25 Screamer 1:14:46 Nintendo is reportedly cutting Switch 2 production this quarter as US demand dips 1:20:15 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 update 1:35:53 Sega’s Stranger Than Heaven will headline an Xbox Partner event this week 1:37:34 Square Enix has partnered with Google to put an AI chat bot in Dragon Quest X 1:40:07 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 2 1:42:58 Witcher 4 And New IP At CD Projekt Get Fresh Updates; Here's The Latest 1:44:49 Ubisoft Shuts Down Another Studio 1:46:14 EMAILS! 2:09:11 YouTube Super Chats 2:14:21 Outro

    2h 20m

  6. 17 MAR

    Giant Bombcast 932: Good Books

    It'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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:21:24 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 0:25:05 Spyro: Year of the Dragon 0:30:58 Pokémon Pokopia 0:37:46 Horsey Game 0:39:19 Slay the Spire 2 0:42:08 F1 2025 0:44:42 Rounds 0:48:22 Lego Party Update 0:51:29 Pragmata 1:00:08 A METEOR HIT OHIO 1:02:48 Nvidia met with criticism for DLSS 5’s ‘photoreal’ graphics alterations 1:08:36 Bethesda tries to quell DLSS 5 criticism 1:15:12 Switch 2 finally lets you play Switch 1 games in docked mode while playing on handheld 1:18:09 IO Interactive and MindsEye studio BARB officially end partnership, Hitman crossover DLC to be scrapped 1:21:10 Starfield is finally coming to PS5 next month alongside new content and PS5 Pro support 1:24:02 PS5 Pro’s major PSSR update is rolling out to more games this week, with Cyberpunk 2077 to follow 1:26:58 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s EGDC firm has acquired 5% of Capcom 1:29:17 As it passes 6 million sales, Capcom officially confirms Resident Evil Requiem is the series’ fastest selling game 1:31:30 Super Mario Galaxy Movie Teases Pikmin Cameo 1:46:38 Pokopia is already one of the best-selling Pokémon spin-offs, after just four days 1:47:58 Microsoft reveals next-gen console details and promises an ‘order of magnitude increase’ in power 1:49:54 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 6 1:56:20 EMAILS! 2:22:20 YouTube Super Chats 2:31:50 Outro

    2h 37m

  7. 10 MAR

    Giant Bombcast 931: Bleepbloop Remote

    Not 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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:17:05 Pokémon Pokopia 0:33:58 Lies of P 0:40:35 Minishoot Adventures 0:43:25 Slay the Spire 2 0:46:47 WWE 2K26 0:58:05 Rounds 1:04:10 Marathon 1:17:39 Donald Glover is the voice of Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 1:23:32 Nintendo has confirmed that its Switch 2 sidescroller, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, will release on Thursday, May 21 1:26:22 Epic is increasing the price of Fortnite V-Bucks 1:28:26 Nintendo Suing U.S. Government Over Tariffs 1:30:11 Sega says strong reviews for its recent games aren’t yet translating to better sales 1:32:52 EA Lays Off Staff Across All Battlefield Studios Following Record-Breaking Battlefield 6 Launch 1:34:27 WarioWare series director Goro Abe has left Nintendo 1:36:14 Valve insists it will release Steam Machine and Steam Frame in 2026, after blog said it ‘hoped’ to 1:44:31 EMAILS! 2:05:32 YouTube Super Chats 2:18:27 Outro

    2h 26m

  8. 3 MAR

    Giant Bombcast 930: Other Jill

    Somehow 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/join Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive): 0:00:00 Intro 0:14:47 MIO: Memories In Orbit 0:20:16 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice 0:30:41 Pokémon Pokopia 0:46:43 Insider Trading 0:53:17 Resident Evil 1 0:58:11 Resident Evil Requiem 1:24:48 Nintendo Indie World March 2026 Showcase: All The Biggest Announcements 1:27:05 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 FromSoftware 1:41:25 Pokémon Winds & Waves revealed: New games coming in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2 1:45:36 The Pokémon Company is releasing a mini Game Boy that plays Pokémon music by swapping 45 cartridges 1:46:53 Sony confirms a major PS5 Pro upgrade is rolling out today with Resident Evil Requiem 1:48:25 Casting call seemingly confirms Wolfenstein 3 is coming and reveals new character 1:49:52 Video Game 'Preservation Service' Myrient Is Shutting Down 1:51:51 Fallout: New Vegas remaster hopium goes off like Mount Vesuvius as Iron Galaxy teases 'what's coming next' with a very famous loading screen 1:54:54 EMAILS! 2:15:08 YouTube Super Chats 2:20:24 Outro

    2h 26m
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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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  • Creator
    Giant Bomb
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2026
  • Episodes
    838
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Giant Bomb
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