

Giant Bombcast
Giant Bomb
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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Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 10min
813: REVENGEANCE
In the first episode of Bombcast: Revengeance we continue to chat about Alan Wake II and some loose rumblings for how we think Game of the Year is going to shape out. We also get into this week's HOT TOPIC and wonder if the Nintendo Switch is the best console of all time?

Oct 31, 2023 • 2h 45min
813: Mike MiNa'vi
This week we talk about the new Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, our continued adventures in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, busting in Ghostbuters Spirits Unleashed, and absolutely enjoying Alan Wake II! We also cover Nintendo's patents, Atari acquiring studios, and the unfortunate layoffs hitting Bungie.

Oct 24, 2023 • 2h 38min
812: Sam Raimi Mode
We try and make the smallest faces possible as we chat about the Meta Quest 3, more of our time with Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2, and the wonderful time we've been having with Super Mario Bros. Wonder! We also read your emails about oreo etiquette, Spider-Man selling well, and Microsoft doubling down on games.

Oct 17, 2023 • 2h 16min
811: Sweet Thigh Meat
In this podcast, the hosts discuss Sonic Superstars, Cyber 2077, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. They also cover Pete Hines leaving Bethesda and Disney's CEO being pressured to buy EA. Other topics include childhood fears, airport comparisons, failed jumping inventions, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's hype. They also discuss boss fights in a Sonic game, their impressions on Marvel's Spider-Man 2, the importance of therapy, Pete Heinz leaving Bethesda, Analog 3D retro console, Disney's potential acquisition, and Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Oct 16, 2023 • 43min
Spider-Man 2 Review + Answering Your Questions
Grubb, Dan, Jan, and Bakalar swing in time to thwip away with their impressions of their time with Marvel's Spider-Man 2!

Oct 10, 2023 • 2h 33min
810: Shy Guy Anatomy
This week we chat about conducting our own type of heist and other fun in Payday 3, Mike spending more time in Baldur's Gate 3, Niki still stumbling through Starfield, and more! We also somehow stumble through the news while Grubb is away!

Oct 3, 2023 • 2h 35min
809: Bean Based
This podcast discusses a wide range of interesting topics such as Excitebike 64 gameplay strategies, a 'bug punk' puzzle game, recent layoffs in the industry, and the departure of Jim Ryan as CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. The speakers also share their experiences at Disneyland and provide tips on caring for graphic t-shirts.

Sep 26, 2023 • 2h 20min
808: Frodo's Not Rocky
This week we have a little party with Party Animals, Jan finishes Lies of P and spoils a bit of the ending, Grubb is circling back to Starfield on the ASUS Roger, and more! We also cover the Activision and Xbox deal slowly coming to a close, Hideki Kamiya leaving Platinum, and more Gollum?This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give onlinetherapy a try at betterhelp.com/bombcast and get on your way to being your best self.

Sep 19, 2023 • 2h 28min
807: Bird Lore
We got Tam on to chat about his time with Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and his time with Lies of P. Later Bailey joins us to chat about her new show on Game Spot with Emma Fyffe (linked below!) as we chat about the Microsoft leaks, Phil Spencer's plans to acquire Nintendo, and more!Reality Check - https://youtu.be/_D9vmVp7ZS8?si=TNwvAeQvez_Mt4C4Spider-Man 2 Hands-On Preview - https://youtu.be/CY_r5adXXTA?si=_NVY3CUFKg_8fz3BThe Giant Bombcast is POWERED by NZXT https://nzxt.co/GiantBomb

Sep 12, 2023 • 3h 6min
806: PANIC BUTTON
Almost the whole crew is here to welcome back Jeff Bakalar as he regales us with his time at Disney World. We also chat about Pseudoregalia, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Void Stranger, and more games! We also find the time to talk about Embracer updates, a possible Nintendo Direct, and the baffling updates with Unity.


