Giant Bombcast Giant Bombcast 929: Chunky Polygons
Feb 24, 2026
They dig into major industry shakeups, including the closure of a well-known studio and big leadership changes at a console maker. Several Steam Next Fest demos get quick takes, from train-based tactics to cardy vampire roguelikes and a charming sledding game. Retro hardware projects and a camera-based light gun get hands-on discussion. There is also a bizarre coyote biology tale and listener mail.
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Coyotes Got Stuck After Mating
- Jeff Bakalar watched three coyotes mate in his neighbor's plowed driveway and two became physically stuck together for about ten minutes.
- He recorded the eight-legged-looking pair and joked about the odd, vulnerable post-coital behavior while the third coyote watched from a couch spot.
Chunky Polygons Hold Nostalgic Appeal
- Jeff Grubb says early 3D snowboarding games trade realistic controls for chunky polygon nostalgia but still entertain with music and character charm.
- He used Cool Borders on Switch to relive PlayStation-era popping terrain and CD soundtrack vibes despite weak physics.
Sledding Game Is A Silly Multiplayer Hangout
- Jeff Grubb played Sledding Game solo and noted it's a lighthearted hangout title where players are pudgy frog characters riding saucer sleds.
- You can ride the ski lift, drop onto committed sled paths, toss snowballs, and it feels like a goofy sandbox with up to eight players.