Giant Bombcast 941: Purple Nermal

This week we get together after a long week of streaming and celebrating to podcast about video games! We're chatting about LEGO Batman, finishing Mixtape, Donkey Kong, Forza Horizon 6, and we get into how Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a pleasant surprise! We also recap the news and get to your emails!Editor's Note: The audio gets a *little* crunchy from 0:08:03 to 0:28:58 due to a recording issue. Sorry!Thank you to Beta Hat for sponsoring today's show! Head to giantbomb.com/betahat and make sure to tell them that Giant Bomb sent you! Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:27:36 Donkey Kong 640:32:37 Donkey Kong0:35:11 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight0:42:58 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book0:50:20 Sektori on Switch 20:52:38 Mixtape1:03:22 Forza Horizon 61:11:07 Nintendo announces Pictonico, a new mobile game that turns your photos into mini-games1:13:39 Sony’s single player games will no longer be releasing on PC1:17:15 PS Plus price hike for new subscribers1:27:28 GTA 6 preorder smoke; Strauss Zelnick says it’s already 18 months behind the original plan1:29:54 Subnautica 2 explodes out of early access after a legal war1:33:46 Two unannounced Xbox controllers surface, including Elite Series 3 and ‘Cloud’ pad1:38:50 LEGO 2K Drive is being delisted after just three years1:39:37 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight featured Rockstar Games in its credits1:41:13 Worth Mentioning Plex Pass is jumping in price from $250 to $750 in July?1:44:20 GRUBB SCOOP: A new Nintendo Direct should drop by mid-June1:47:33 EMAILS!2:11:21 Grubb Guesser2:18:38 YouTube Super Chats2:24:52 Outro

We've made it to one year of independence! Thank you so much to everyone that's supported us this past year and since it's Tuesday we have to talk about video games! Dan shares a harrowing story, we chat about Mixtape, Grubb cuts a rug with a new DDR pad, we recap the news, CYCLOPS IS IN MARVEL RIVALS SOON, and more!Thank you to Beta Hat for sponsoring today's show! Head to giantbomb.com/betahat and make sure to tell them that Giant Bomb sent you! Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:31:43 Donkey Kong 640:38:56 Dance Dance Revolution with an L-Tek mat0:43:27 Magical Tetris Challenge0:45:57 Saros0:50:23 Resident Evil Requiem: Leon Must Die Forever DLC0:52:32 Mixtape1:11:00 Mike's DK Rap epiphany1:15:33 eBay rejects GameStop’s $56B takeover bid1:17:53 Sega cancels “Super Game”1:21:00 Nintendo tries to soften a Switch 2 price hike with a new $500 game bundle1:24:30 Star Fox returns on Switch 2 as a Star Fox 64 remake1:31:26 Takashi Tezuka is retiring from Nintendo1:32:42 Sony forecasts PS5 gaming sales decline amid price and supply challenges1:36:05 Forza Horizon 6 leaks early, and Playground threatens hardware bans1:38:05 Sony’s two-part PlayStation pitch: AI will speed up production, and the future slate is strong1:41:04 Gears of War: E-Day WWE sponsorship points to a possible fall launch window1:43:33 Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada has joined SNK1:45:48 CYCLOPS IS HEADED TO MARVEL RIVALS1:49:35 EMAILS!2:09:09 Grubb Guesser2:14:47 YouTube Super Chats2:19:05 Outro

This week we've got our friends from Beta Hat (Stan and Matthew Rorie) to share how YOU can get paid to chat about your opinitons and knowledge about games! Head to giantbomb.com/betahat and make sure to tell them that Giant Bomb sent you! We also get into more thoughts on Saros, Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 2 still holding up, and if Forbidden Solitaire is another deep card game like Balatro and Inscryption. We also get into today's headlines like GameStop trying to buy eBay, GTA 6 already trying to temper expectations, all of your emails, mystery ads with Grubb, and more! Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:01:46 [SPONSORED] Talking about Beta Hat with Stan Kwon and Matt Rorie0:25:14 Intro Part II0:51:54 Saros1:00:44 Forza Horizon 61:03:09 Tamashika1:09:06 Forbidden Solitaire1:13:21 Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader1:21:26 Is Dib old enough to play Uncharted?1:26:00 007 First Light1:33:06 News1:33:30 GameStop makes a wild $56 billion bid for eBay1:44:06 GTA 6 expectation management is becoming the story1:51:27 Xbox hardware and services decline again in Microsoft earnings1:53:27 Call of Duty finally appears to be done with PS41:55:22 Valve says Steam Deck 2 is still in development, but shortages are a problem1:57:57 Denuvo/2K reportedly adds 14-day online checks after new piracy claims1:59:49 Fortnite gets a huge Star Wars UGC/platform push2:02:22 007 First Light on Switch 2 is still coming, but needs more time2:04:16 Madden NFL 27 appears headed to Switch 22:06:33 Taking temperature on Star Fox/Ocarina of Time rumors2:14:15 EMAILS!2:44:48 Grubb Guesser2:52:03 YouTube Super Chats3:12:47 Outro

We have a bunch of games to talk about this week as we dive all the way into Vampire Crawlers, check out all the bells and whistles of the new Steam Controller, explore Titanium Court, and more! We also get into the newest news and get to your lovely emails and Super Chats.Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:12:42 Dan talks about how he doesn't remember how to make a grilled cheese or the fact that food has salt in it for 10 straight minutes0:25:43 The Steam Controller0:36:52 Saros0:46:36 Resident Evil 3: Nemesis0:53:56 Titanium Court0:59:56 Vampire Crawlers1:07:15 PlayStation digital DRM scare becomes the week’s biggest preservation story1:12:58 Valve’s new Steam Controller launches before Steam Machine1:13:59 Valve hardware update: Steam Deck 2 is real, Steam Deck supply is messy1:17:04 Wolverine news is still promised for spring1:18:55 Illumination’s Next Nintendo Movie Is Coming in 20281:24:30 NateTheHate says the rumoured Star Fox game will be released in June 20261:26:11 Resident Evil Requiem minigame DLC may be imminent1:27:52 The Last of Us Online director says he will never let one of his projects disappear again1:30:23 Sega releases an Alien Isolation 2 teaser, suggesting more news is on the way1:30:46 FairGames Struggles to ‘Find The Fun’ in Latest Pre-Alpha Playtest1:34:00 EMAILS!1:55:06 Grubb Guesser2:02:18 YouTube Super Chats2:14:26 Outro

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/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:22:10 Scam Line0:28:10 Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred0:34:37 Jan's thoughts on Pragmata0:39:08 Replaced0:48:05 Grubb's thoughts on Pragmata0:49:36 Resident Evil 20:59:35 Summer Cart 641:04:16 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream1:14:02 Jan's Koss Porta Pro1:15:15 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Update1:24:05 Single-player spin-off Splatoon Raiders comes to Nintendo Switch 2 this summer1:28:57 A bunch of Switch 2 games are on the way but haven’t been announced yet1:30:37 Capcom says Pragmata is off to ‘a strong start’ with 1 million sold in its first two days1:37:20 SNK is releasing a modern NeoGeo AES console with ‘unrivaled authenticity’ and £70 game cartridges1:42:27 MindsEye studio staff takes legal action, saying management installed ‘invasive’ surveillance software1:45:43 ‘Stay tuned’: It sounds like cult N64 shooter Buck Bumble is really coming back1:47:21 PlayStation has started telling UK and Ireland players to verify their age by June to keep certain features1:50:00 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 Ryan1:52:55 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 developer lays off up to 90 employees1:55:35 EMAILS!2:22:29 Grubb Guesser2:28:13 YouTube Super Chats2:39:24 Outro

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 Intro0:08:40 Top Golf0:13:44 New Bowling0:22:51 Pragmata0:42:28 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie0:51:07 Bully: Scholarship Edition0:58:30 Mouse: P.I. For Hire1:05:00 Diablo II: Reign of the Warlock1:07:05 Slay the Spire II1:11:30 Pokémon Champions1:24:27 Bloodborne is officially returning as an R-rated animated movie1:29:51 Fortnite Adding An Arc Raiders-Style Game With Disney Characters1:36:27 Hackers Reveal Rockstar Earns Over $1 Million A Day From GTA Online1:39:58 Metro 2039 will be revealed this week, 4A Games confirms1:41:38 Switch 2 game cards come in smaller sizes now1:42:51 Anbernic’s new handheld is a pocket-friendly Android device with a swiveling screen1:45:12 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 post1:49:04 Sony is Prepping a Metal Gear Solid Movie1:54:42 EMAILS!2:25:12 Grubb Guessr2:34:25 YouTube Super Chats2:42:14 Outro

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/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:07:48 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie0:21:44 Programming Reminders0:25:46 Verses: Hyper-Kinetic Aerial Joust0:27:35 Glyphica0:30:57 People of Note0:40:24 Darwin’s Paradox0:45:04 Marvel Cosmic Invasion0:51:23 Resident Evil 00:57:34 Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for Nintendo Switch 21:04:50 Star Wars Eclipse Development Is “Very Slow Going”1:09:20 Sony Delists 100s More PS5, PS4 Games, Including Jesus Simulator1:12:35 PlayStation Studios Removes Nearly All PC References From Websites1:15:26 Report claims PS6 handheld surpasses Xbox Series S in graphics tests1:17:18 Level-5 Vision 2026 Craftsmanship Stream Will Cover New Games This Week1:20:59 Super Mario becomes the only animated movie series to open globally at more than $350 million twice1:24:13 State of Decay 3’s 2020 announce trailer was just a concept, studio head says1:26:55 The Mass Effect TV Show Will Reportedly Be Rewritten To Appeal To ‘Non-Gamers’1:31:47 EMAILS!1:45:10 Grubb Guessr1:51:59 YouTube Super Chats2:07:46 Outro

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/zcmxdsfSupport us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:25:00 A Plumber For All Seasons0:31:47 Super Mario Bros.™ Wonder – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park0:38:13 Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection0:45:02 Tiny Metal 20:48:41 Project Blitz0:49:57 Crokinole0:52:52 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction0:57:04 Junk Runner 641:03:28 Marvel MaXimum Collection1:07:48 Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike1:15:49 Nintendo is planning a new Star Fox and a major Zelda remake this year, but no 3D Mario1:25:13 Confirmed: PS5 console prices are being raised by at least $1001:35:12 Disney may be interested in acquiring Epic Games at some point, it’s claimed1:44:19 Some PC Gaming RAM Actually Got Cheaper For The First Time In Months But It Might Not Last1:46:33 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 Direct1:50:05 Eidos-Montréal announces mass layoffs for the third year in a row, as studio head leaves1:54:23 EMAILS!2:20:54 YouTube Super Chats2:27:37 Outro

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/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:28:13 Crimson Desert0:48:10 Pokémon Pokopia0:53:27 Resident Evil 00:59:26 Slay the Spire 2 multiplayer1:03:24 Mr. Sleepy Man1:08:25 Screamer1:14:46 Nintendo is reportedly cutting Switch 2 production this quarter as US demand dips1:20:15 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 update1:35:53 Sega’s Stranger Than Heaven will headline an Xbox Partner event this week1:37:34 Square Enix has partnered with Google to put an AI chat bot in Dragon Quest X1:40:07 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 21:42:58 Witcher 4 And New IP At CD Projekt Get Fresh Updates; Here's The Latest1:44:49 Ubisoft Shuts Down Another Studio1:46:14 EMAILS!2:09:11 YouTube Super Chats2:14:21 Outro

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/joinTimestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):0:00:00 Intro0:21:24 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild0:25:05 Spyro: Year of the Dragon0:30:58 Pokémon Pokopia0:37:46 Horsey Game0:39:19 Slay the Spire 20:42:08 F1 20250:44:42 Rounds0:48:22 Lego Party Update0:51:29 Pragmata1:00:08 A METEOR HIT OHIO1:02:48 Nvidia met with criticism for DLSS 5’s ‘photoreal’ graphics alterations1:08:36 Bethesda tries to quell DLSS 5 criticism1:15:12 Switch 2 finally lets you play Switch 1 games in docked mode while playing on handheld1:18:09 IO Interactive and MindsEye studio BARB officially end partnership, Hitman crossover DLC to be scrapped1:21:10 Starfield is finally coming to PS5 next month alongside new content and PS5 Pro support1:24:02 PS5 Pro’s major PSSR update is rolling out to more games this week, with Cyberpunk 2077 to follow1:26:58 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s EGDC firm has acquired 5% of Capcom1:29:17 As it passes 6 million sales, Capcom officially confirms Resident Evil Requiem is the series’ fastest selling game1:31:30 Super Mario Galaxy Movie Teases Pikmin Cameo1:46:38 Pokopia is already one of the best-selling Pokémon spin-offs, after just four days1:47:58 Microsoft reveals next-gen console details and promises an ‘order of magnitude increase’ in power1:49:54 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 61:56:20 EMAILS!2:22:20 YouTube Super Chats2:31:50 Outro