Giant Bombcast

Dan has played through the entirety of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (almost to 100% completion!) and decided he wanted to do a proper written review for it! This is the podcast companion to said review where he elaborates on his thoughts and fields questions from Grubb, Mike, Bakalar, and Shawn.Read Dan's full review here: https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review/1900-805/

The hosts dive into the delightful chaos of Kirby Air Riders, sharing its quirky minigames and unlock systems. They rave about their hands-on experience with the stunning Metroid Prime 4 demo. Listeners learn about the intriguing narrative choices in Dispatch and its impact on storytelling. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II gets a thumbs up for its immersive world and detailed RPG mechanics. Plus, there's talk of the rising demand for DDR5 due to AI, and a tribute to the iconic actor Udo Kier rounds out the lively discussion.

This week, the hosts dive into the sensory overload of Lumines Arise and the impressive controls of Absalom. They discuss the emotional impact of the indie game Roger and explore the chaotic multiplayer of Kirby Air Riders. The potential concerns surrounding Metroid Prime 4's sidekick are debated, alongside Game of the Year speculations and industry news, including Ubisoft's trading halt. They also touch on Sony's strategy with a cheaper PS5 for Japan and Valve's exciting hardware reveals.

This week, the hosts dive into the Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection, sharing nostalgic documentary moments. Jan unveils his new obsession with a quirky esports game called Q-Up. They discuss the chaotic gameplay of Arc Raiders and the playful collaboration of The Simpsons with Fortnite. Lumines Arise captivates with its rhythm-puzzle mechanics, while Dispatch impresses with immersive storytelling. Also, the conversation touches on delays in GTA 6 and upcoming titles, alongside engaging community emails and light-hearted snack banter.

We have recovered (mostly) from the Giant Bomb-A-Thon and are back to talk about games! We catch up on Ball x Pit, a little bit of tabletop in Warframe 1999 Operation Orias, Arc Raiders, the Simpsons in Fortnite, and Dispatch! We also recap everything that's happened in the world of video game news and get to your lovely emails!Today's episode is brought to you by Deku Deals! Learn more at http://dekudeals.com/giantbomb

We set aside some time during the Bomb-a-thon to deliver you a delerium filled Bombcast where we chat about Pokemon Legends: Z-A, the AYN Thor, and other stuff that's popped off during the 24 Hour Stream.

The hosts dive into their gaming habits, laughing about sleep routines and gaming in bed. They discuss the speedy combat and depth of Ninja Gaiden 4, plus share first impressions of the eerie aesthetics of Parasite Eve. Pokémon Legends Z-A gets explored, emphasizing its unique real-time combat and Royale mode. The conversation heats up over the ROG Xbox Ally's Windows challenges and the potential for a Pokémon pinball machine. They also share nostalgic thoughts on Atari's hardware comeback and debate the appeal of gaming content versus personal stories.

Mike took out Jan. It's finally happened. He's become too powerful. But hey, at least we have another podcast to take our minds off of it. Inside: Impressions of Absolum and Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a news roundup including a giant Pokemon leak, and of course... EMAILS!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join

It's GOLF WEEK but we still got a bunch of games to talk about! We get together to talk about Grubb finishing Baby Steps, Bakalar finishing Cronos, Hades II continuing to wow, Consume Me teaching us all valuable lessons, Steal the Brainrot dominating the brain space of the youth, and LEGO Party definitively being a better party game than Mario Party. We also catch up on the news and hit up all of your emails!

We're back and not raptured at all! We got a whole slew of games to talk about like more Silent Hill f, Clover Pit, Ghost of Yotei, King's Quest 1, Baby Steps, Final Fantasy Tactics, Megabonk, and the biggest release: HADES II. We also chat about the EA Sale for $55 Billion, a new PS5 Pro, and more!Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join