Giant Bombcast 938: Strong Brain

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

Not to surprise anyone but we talk about video games on this episode! We chat about everyone having a pleasant time improving their little towns in Pokopia, really enjoying our time in Marathon, being befuddled in WWE 2K26, and more games! We also go over this week's biggest news and all of your emails!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 Intro0:17:05 Pokémon Pokopia0:33:58 Lies of P0:40:35 Minishoot Adventures0:43:25 Slay the Spire 20:46:47 WWE 2K260:58:05 Rounds1:04:10 Marathon1:17:39 Donald Glover is the voice of Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie1:23:32 Nintendo has confirmed that its Switch 2 sidescroller, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, will release on Thursday, May 211:26:22 Epic is increasing the price of Fortnite V-Bucks1:28:26 Nintendo Suing U.S. Government Over Tariffs1:30:11 Sega says strong reviews for its recent games aren’t yet translating to better sales1:32:52 EA Lays Off Staff Across All Battlefield Studios Following Record-Breaking Battlefield 6 Launch1:34:27 WarioWare series director Goro Abe has left Nintendo1:36:14 Valve insists it will release Steam Machine and Steam Frame in 2026, after blog said it ‘hoped’ to1:44:31 EMAILS!2:05:32 YouTube Super Chats2:18:27 Outro

Somehow we are also all Ditto and we have transformed to talk about Pokémon Pokopia, Resident Evil Requiem, some Insider Trading, and finishing off Sekiro! We also talk about proper burrito tech, recapping the Nintendo Indie World showcase, Pokémon Wind and Waves getting revealed, Myrient getting shutdown, 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 Intro0:14:47 MIO: Memories In Orbit0:20:16 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice0:30:41 Pokémon Pokopia0:46:43 Insider Trading0:53:17 Resident Evil 10:58:11 Resident Evil Requiem1:24:48 Nintendo Indie World March 2026 Showcase: All The Biggest Announcements1:27:05 Sony’s Santa Monica Studio ‘is working on a new franchise within the God of War universe’1:37:27 Bluepoint reportedly had a Bloodborne remake pitch rejected by FromSoftware1:41:25 Pokémon Winds & Waves revealed: New games coming in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 21:45:36 The Pokémon Company is releasing a mini Game Boy that plays Pokémon music by swapping 45 cartridges1:46:53 Sony confirms a major PS5 Pro upgrade is rolling out today with Resident Evil Requiem1:48:25 Casting call seemingly confirms Wolfenstein 3 is coming and reveals new character1:49:52 Video Game 'Preservation Service' Myrient Is Shutting Down1:51:51 Fallout: New Vegas remaster hopium goes off like Mount Vesuvius as Iron Galaxy teases 'what's coming next' with a very famous loading screen1:54:54 EMAILS!2:15:08 YouTube Super Chats2:20:24 Outro

We may not have won gold at the Winter Olympics this time but we have to podcast anyway! We continue covering the situation happening over the closure of Bluepoint Games at PlayStation AND the very big shakes ups happening at Xbox. We also chat about a whole slew of demos coming out of Steam Next Fest like Denshattack, Vampire Crawlers, Australia Did It, and the Sledding Game. Grubb also continues to talk about the SuperStation and shows off the Sinden Lightgun. We also get to your emails, superchats, and discuss animal biology.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 Intro0:22:21 Cool Boarders0:26:32 Sledding Game Demo0:28:30 Denshattack Demo0:32:37 Australia Did it Demo0:37:33 Vampire Crawlers Demo0:41:52 Demon Tides0:48:17 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined0:54:43 Super Battle Golf0:59:16 More SuperStation1:00:36 Sinden Lightgun1:07:03 Wolverine gets a release date1:08:36 PlayStation closes down Bluepoint Games1:16:47 Xbox shakeup1:26:13 Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs That Hiked Prices On Switch, Xbox, And PS51:30:51 Ubisoft puts Black Flag leaders in charge of Assassin’s Creed1:32:23 Amazon is shutting down another game: Former Lionhead devs’ King of Meat1:33:45 Saints Row design director says IP owner ‘ghosted’ his prequel pitch1:35:57 PS5 outsold Switch 2 in the US last month, as Black Ops 7 remained the best-selling game1:42:17 People are mad about Pokémon1:46:24 EMAILS!2:03:30 YouTube Super Chats2:11:51 Outro