Giant Bombcast Game of the Year 2025: Day 3
Dec 30, 2025
Day 3 of Game of the Year deliberations is a wild ride! The discussion kicks off with a debate over the Best Cat from Cats, leading to a warm tribute to Taylor Swift's Bombalurina. The panel hilariously crowns Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection as Boomer Game of the Year. They tackle the Disappointment of the Year, unleashing critiques on Metroid Prime 4 and other underwhelming titles. Best Moment candidates shine with emotional highlights, including Dispatch's 'Keep Up' rescue. It's a feast of nostalgia and heartfelt gaming moments!
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Podcast Opens With Playful 'Cats' Bit
- The hosts opened the episode with a playful 'meow' to set tone for their Cats-themed category.
- That running joke framed a lighthearted, communal vibe throughout the show.
Inside-Jokes Strengthen Community Bonds
- Throwback IPs can delight when they lean into absurdity and faithful homage, as with Skimbleshanks and Rum Tum Tugger jokes.
- Playful recognition and in-jokes among hosts create podcast-specific communal currency.
Star Power Can Age A Project
- Celebrity casting can feel accidentally time-locked: Taylor Swift's inclusion in Cats felt oddly anchored to a specific era.
- Star power doesn't guarantee timelessness and can create weird historical mismatches.