Giant Bombcast 924: Chipotlane
Jan 20, 2026
Dive into the wild world of gaming with discussions on a Beyblade-like roguelite and the retro vibes of Vital Shell. Explore the journey of mastering Sekiro, along with a look at Marathon's leaked release date. Hear about Sonic's 35th anniversary celebrations and Ubisoft's plans for revamping classic Far Cry games. The hosts also tackle heart-thumping gameplay in Rhythm Doctor, and debate controllers for fighting games. Plus, get quirky listener emails and nostalgic film rants that keep the laughter rolling!
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Healing Patients With Rhythm
- Jeff Grubb showcased Rhythm Doctor, a Rhythm Heaven-like game where you treat patients via beat challenges.
- He praised clever mixes and said the spacebar-only input made him nostalgic for Rhythm Heaven.
Early Impressions Of Mio Metroidvania
- Jeff Grubb and Chuck Pilate did a quick look of Mio: Memories in Orbit as a Hollow Knight–style Metroidvania.
- Grubb noted it's early but showed promise after a few upgrades shifted engagement.
Don't Rely On Award Spotlight To Save A Launch
- For live-service launches, avoid overpromising spotlight moments like Game Awards placement without ensuring readiness.
- Jeff Grubb suggests measured reveal order can mitigate backlash and protect a game's reception.