Giant Bombcast 922: Big Rug FOMO
Jan 6, 2026
The crew shares hilarious holiday tales, particularly a funny 'big rug FOMO' story. They dive into their gaming backlogs, discussing titles like Mario Galaxy 2 and Bloodborne. Excitement builds for Big Hops with its grappling mechanics, while Romeo is a Dead Man offers chaotic action and quirky mini-games. CES highlights feature smart LEGO and Intel's new chips. The discussion spans from nostalgia for retro games to the creative chaos in custom game modes, rounded off with a thoughtful listener question about cookie moderation.
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Big Rug FOMO Resolved
- Mike Minotti agonized over accepting a free rug, fearing responsibility if he disliked it.
- He ultimately took it, unfurled it, and said it “tied the room together.”
Yearbook Ebay Mystery
- Jeff Grubb bought a yearbook from eBay and discovered notes and a mysterious "Hi, Jeff" inscription.
- He traced the book to a deceased acquaintance and considered returning it to friends.
Enable Game Mode For Lower Input Lag
- Turn on your TV's Game Mode to reduce input lag if controllers feel unresponsive.
- Dan Ryckert confirmed Game Mode dramatically improved his sister's performance in action games.