Giant Bombcast 913: Brisqué Joke
Oct 21, 2025
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.
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Community-Powered Site Relaunch
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Absalom Feels Like Hades Meets Beat-'Em-Up
- Mike Minotti and colleagues praised Absalom as a co-op beat-'em-up with Hades-like progression and Streets of Rage DNA.
- They highlighted branching paths, permanent unlocks, and satisfying combat that keep runs engaging.
Why Beat-'Em-Ups Got A Roguelite Makeover
- Modern beat-'em-ups combine deep combat with roguelite systems to avoid repetitive quarter-eating design.
- Developers layer progression and varied boons to make repeated runs feel fresh and rewarding.