
Giant Bombcast
The Giant Bomb discusses the latest video game news and new releases, answers listener questions, and sometimes gets wildly off-topic in this weekly podcast. Featuring Jan Ochoa, Jeff Grubb, and Jeff Bakalar.
Latest episodes

Jun 10, 2025 • 2h 40min
894: Sweet as Honey
We're somehow back from Summer Game Fest and all in one piece! We chat about setting up and operating out of the Warfram Villa, all the things that we saw and played at Summer Game Fest, and all the other news that popped up over the week!

Jun 3, 2025 • 2h 7min
893: Uncle Baby
We got one more podcast before we head down to Los Angeles for Summer Game Fest! This week we talk about Mikey finishing up Clair Obscur, our time running around in Elden Ring: Nightreign, Hell is Us, and a bit of Lushfoil Photography Sim. We also chat about the hottest news like their being Nintendo Switch 2 reviews, IO Interactive showing off multiple games this week, a State of Play popping off tomorrow, and more news and emails!

May 27, 2025 • 2h 3min
892: GURL
This week we got some Magic: The Gathering cards to reveal, we chat about TMNT: Tactical Takedown, Grandma, No!, Doom 2, typing in Warhammer: Boltgun: Words of Vengeance, The Mosquito Gang, and Grubb shares his love for driving and mud in Roadcraft. We also chat about how some Nintendo Switch 2 consoles may be out in the wild, a possible State of Play popping up in June, Alex Garland getting tapped as the director for the Elden Ring movie, and more news this week! Dang gurl!Support Giant Bomb by heading to: giantbomb.com/join

May 20, 2025 • 2h 15min
891: Ace Attorney Pet Detective
This week we hit the road and talk about Deliver At All Costs, Roadcraft, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 being a dope collection of Capcom games, To a T, Skin Deep, and more DOOM: The Dark Ages! We also chat about a grip of Nintendo news, the vibe over at Bungie with Marathon, Jade Raymond leaving the studio she founded, and more! Support Giant Bomb by going to:giantbomb.com/chat

May 13, 2025 • 2h 23min
The Boys are Back in Town | Giant Bombcast 890: UPPIES
We're back! We've got a Fab 5 here assembled to talk about the current state of ownership and updates with the website, impressions on Doom: The Dark Ages, Death Stranding 2, Drop Duchy, kicking it in Despelote, and our time so far with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! We also recap all of the biggest gaming news in the past week along with all of your lovely emails!Support Giant Bomb by signing up at giantbomb.com/join

May 12, 2025 • 59min
889: PAX East 2025
We're BACK and with some big news! Giant Bomb has new owners and it's US! Giant Bomb is now fully independent and we get into the deets of how that happened at PAX East 2025. Join us as Grubb, Bakalar, Dan, Jan, and lil cameo from Mike Minotti explain the situation happening at Giant Bomb.Help support Giant Bomb by going to: https://giantbomb.com/join

Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 60min
887: Burgertory
There's a new Oblivion remaster and we recapped the news that came from the Bethesda stream this morning! We chat about The Hundred Line: Defense Academy being extremely up our alley, some older SNES games, the Lunar Collection, and even more hot news and game talk this week on the Giant Bombcast!

Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 50min
886: Plate of Spaghetti
Mike Minotti, a seasoned games journalist and analyst, brings his gaming expertise to the table. They dive into exciting topics like the nostalgic charm of 'Katamari Damacy' and the upcoming 'Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion' remaster. The crew discusses the uncertainty of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders and the implications of rising PS5 prices. They also explore player experiences and feedback on recent games, along with the quirky mechanics of titles like 'PegIdle.' Expect humor, camaraderie, and a sprinkle of industry insights throughout!

Apr 8, 2025 • 2h 34min
885: Quarterbawk
With their powers combined, Niki and Shawn attempt to bring you The Jan Experience™ in a podcast about video games(?) featuring Grubb, Dan, and Mike. There's a lot of Blue Prince, a lot of Switch 2 news, and a lot of the Costco Guys, because of course there is.

Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 14min
884: REVENGEANCE | Switch 2 Event Report
Dan and Jan are back from the Big Apple to chat with the rest of the gang about their time at the Nintendo Switch 2 event!