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    Nintendo is raising prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 70:19


    giantbomb.com/joinstore.giantbomb.comko-fi.com/giantbombNintendo Price Hikes: Nintendo is increasing prices for the original Switch, Switch OLED, Switch Lite, and select accessories in the US starting August 3rd, citing "market conditions" likely related to new tariffs. Switch 2 consoles will not see a price hike yet, but some Switch 2 accessories and Amiibo will.Switch 2 Sales Update: The Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 5.82 million units worldwide since its June 5th launch, with Mario Kart World selling 5.63 million copies in the same period.Kirby Air Riders Rated: Masahiro Sakurai's Kirby Air Riders for Switch 2 has been rated in Saudi Arabia, suggesting an upcoming release. Other 2025 Switch releases include Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A.Top 10 Switch Games: Nintendo's latest financial report reveals the top 10 best-selling Switch games as of June 2025. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is nearing 70 million units, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has crossed 48 million, and Super Mario Odyssey is close to 30 million.Battlefield 6 Details: EA's Vince Zampella calls Battlefield 6 a "spiritual successor" to Battlefield 3 and 4, emphasizing large-scale maps and a "grounded" aesthetic for player skins, unlike Call of Duty's licensed crossovers.No Battlefield 6 for Switch 2: EA currently has no plans to bring Battlefield 6 to the Nintendo Switch 2, focusing on platforms where the "core Battlefield audience is present" (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC). However, Plants Vs Zombies: Replanted, EA FC, Madden, and Apex Legends are coming to Switch 2.Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection: Physical editions of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection are announced for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC, including Mortal Kombat Trilogy. Pre-orders are open via the Atari Store, with physical shipments on December 12th.

    Everything at Nintendo's Direct

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 70:32


    giantbomb.com/joinstore.giantbomb.comNintendo Direct recapA quick look at the 2025 release calendarBattlefield price questionsXbox earningsCapcom's Monster Hunter problem

    Nintendo Direct predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 63:28


    giantbomb.com/joinstore.giantbomb.comNews stories covered:Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase set for July 31The War Over Credit Cards Censoring Games Is Just Getting StartedElden Ring's two-player mode patch has been delayed due to tsunami warningsWith Battlefield 6 Coming, EA Reiterates That It Has No Plans To Charge $80 For GamesNintendo Finally Throws Mario Kart World Players A Bone In Its Biggest Update YetReport: Xbox ROG Ally pre-orders will go live at GamescomPokémon TCG Pocket Pulls New Expansion Card Art Amid Accusations Of PlagiarismSwitch Online's SNES Update Has Apparently Upgraded The CRT Filter

    PlayStation Fans Rage Over Sony's New Multiplatform Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 49:11


    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jesse Norris to discuss Persona 3 Reload and Hollow Knight: Silksong potentially making surprise appearances soon, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection's release date possibly slipping out early, and fanboys losing their minds like always.Support us and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join

    Metroid Prime 4 Has Been Rated in South Korea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 58:25


    Rachel Kaser makes her way back to Game Mess Mornings to join Grubb in discussing Metroid Prime 4 getting rated and if that means the game is coming soon, a sequel to Star Wars Outlaws getting cancelled, Clair Obscur devs visit the Final Fantasy offices, a boat load of other stories, and the DEBUT of the Bomb 12!

    Sony Invests $463 Million In Bandai Namco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 62:28


    Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa are here to talk about the games getting delisted from Steam and Itch.io, Sony's massive investment in Bandai Namco and the impications of it, Battlefield 6 getting a release date, a possible Nintendo Direct before July ends, and more!

    A Former Xbox Exclusive is the Biggest PS5 Game of 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 66:28


    Jeff Grubb and Jason Fanelli are here to chat about Circana numbers for June, Forza Horizon 5 blowing up on the PlayStation 5, Outer Worlds 2's price drops, Borderlands 4 running at 30 FPS on Switch 2, and even more!

    Battlefield 6 Could Be Revealed Soon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 63:06


    Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti start the week with video game news! We cover stories about how Battlefield 6 could be coming soon, there may be a Fire Emblem game based off of updates on LinkedIn, the Pokemon Presents will be the longest direct since 2023, Atari 50 is getting a DLC pack, Final Fantasy Tactics is getting some new additions, and more for your Monday!

    RUMOR: Nintendo to Reveal a NEW Animal Crossing at Next Direct

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 58:12


    Jeff Grubb and Jason Fanelli end the week with a bunch of video game news! We cover a rumor that there may be a new Animal Crossing game revealed soon, FromSoftware's next game may be closer than we think, Saber Interactive is teasing a new reveal, Infamous' studio boss wants to bring back the franchise, and much more before the weekend!

    Ubisoft Announces Yves Guillemot's Son as New Co-CEO of Subsidiary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 60:46


    Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa are here to chat about the mess of news we've got! We got stories about Ubisoft and the new Co-CEO of the Tencent Subsidiary, reviews for Shadow Labyrinth, layoffs at Virtuos, Zynga's boss saying Star Wars Hunters was not a failure, and even more!

    Donkey Kong Bananza Reviews Say It's The Blockbuster Exclusive Switch 2 Fans Are Waiting For

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 58:58


    Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to talk about Donkey Kong Bananza's glowing reviews, King replacing developers with AI slop, and Opening Night Live getting notably more expensive for developers.

    Donkey Kong Bananza Spoilers Are Circulating Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 60:24


    Jeff Grubb is joined by Kat Bailey to start the week. We chat about a banana boatload of Donkey Kong Bananza related stories, the price of the Asus ROG Ally Xbox device getting leaked, EA shelving the Need for Speed franchise, and more stories for your Monday morning!

    Sakurai "Pouring His Heart" into Kirby Air Riders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 54:32


    Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa end the week with a bunch of news revolving around Nintendo, IOI addressing the Hitman Switch 2 port, Final Fantasy XVI's producer thinking the next title might be turn based, and more!

    Donkey Kong Bananza Initially Planned for Switch 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 50:49


    Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa walk through a whole load of Nintendo and Donkey Kong related stories like the game initially being planned for the Switch 1, some fishy things happening with Subnautica's publisher, and even more for your Thursday! 

    Star Wars Battlefront II Has a Huge Sales Jump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 56:01


    Jeff Grubb is joined by TurboShawn to chat about the May Circana reports, Star Wars Battlefront II jumping up in sales, Steam's 30% cut with developers, and even more stories for your Wednesday.

    Final Fantasy 9 Anniversary Video Refuels Rumors Of A Remak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 66:29


    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jason Fanelli to start the week with rumblings of a proper Final Fantasy 9, the internet sleuths believe that Super Smash Bros. more may be headed to Nintendo Switch Online, Romero Games is now "completely closed" because of the Microsoft cuts, and more to start your week!

    Xbox's "AAAA" Perfect Dark Reboot Canceled

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 54:19


    Mike Minotti is filling in for Grubb and he's brought AJ Minotti on to end the week! They chat about the situation at Microsoft, John Romero's game getting cancelled in the wake of the Microsoft layoffs, Neil Druckmann leaving the Last of Us show, and more news to end the week.

    Massive Layoffs Across the Xbox Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 51:59


    Mike Minotti and Jan Ochoa are piecing together your gaming life with today's top stories in games! We cover the evolving situation at Microsoft amidst massive layoffs, terrible former Ubisoft employees getting suspended prison sentences, Dave the Diver not being an indie game, and more stories!

    Surprise game hits Switch 2 | GMM 06.27.2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 54:44


    giantbomb.com/joinko-fi.com/giantbombJoin Jeff Grubb on Game Mess Mornings for a breakdown of the latest in gaming! This episode features news on the Switch 2's first new GameCube game, a surprising Resident Evil Requiem reveal, and speculation about a secret Mega Man game. Plus, we'll discuss EA's executive bonuses versus dwindling worker pay, and Remedy's FBC: Firebreak hitting a million players. Also, stay tuned for updates on Microsoft layoffs, the physical Turok Trilogy Bundle, and the unbelievable casting for the live-action Street Fighter movie. Don't miss the poll results and a new question for Monday's show!

    Why did Nintendo make Mario Kart World worse? | GMM 06.26.2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 63:00


    giantbomb.com/joinko-fi.com/giantbombOn this episode of Game Mess Mornings, Jeff Grubb and Jon Martin dive into the latest gaming news!Headlines:Smash Bros. & Kirby Air Riders Rumor: Is Sakurai willing to make another Smash Bros. if he gets to develop a new Kirby Air Riders? We discuss the circulating rumor.Mario Kart World Patch Frustration: A new patch makes it harder to get standard three-lap races online, as the "Random" option now includes intermission courses.Nightdive Studios' Next Remaster: Rumor has it Nightdive Studios is working on a new remaster to be announced at Quakecon 2025.Amico Games on Switch & Steam: Despite previous delays, Amico has released some of its games on Switch and Steam, while still insisting a console release is coming.The Outer Worlds 2 Developed with Halo Devs: The sequel to The Outer Worlds sought advice from Halo developers to improve its gunplay and features, offering no loading screens and an $80 price tag.Peak Sells Two Million Copies: The indie hit from Landfall Games has sold two million units in just nine days, with future updates planned.Jack Black Returns as Officer Dick: Jack Black reprises his role as Officer Dick in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, joined by a new UK counterpart, Constable Richard.Gex Trilogy Finally Playable on Switch 2: A patch has been released for the Gex Trilogy, making it playable on the Nintendo Switch 2.Question of the Day:Do you believe Nintendo will release a Super Mario Maker 3 on Switch 2? Vote Yes or No!Tune in tomorrow for the results and more Game Mess Mornings! And don't forget to check out giantbomb.com/join for more from Jeff Grubb and Giant Bomb.

    Netflix Backing Away from Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 58:40


    Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa start your Wednesday with news that Netflix is slowly stepping away from their video game initiative, Jurassic World Evolution 3 developers removing AI from the game, Nintendo had a hand in Death Stranding 2, and even more news!

    Death Stranding 2 Review Round Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 64:40


    Jeff Grubb and Jason Fanelli go over review scores and how Death Stranding 2 is tracking, indie developers having difficulties with Switch 2 Dev Kits, problems with secondhand Switch 2s, layoffs at MindsEye, and even more to start the week!

    An Ad Claims Metroid Prime 4 is Out Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 60:56


    Jeff Grubb and Jesse Vitelli end the week with confusion around a London Underground ad claiming Metroid Prime 4 is out, a Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Demo is spotted in the wild, updates on the Death Stranding movie, Crash Team Racing getting a big update, and more!

    A big PlayStation Studios game could come to Switch 2 soon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 58:02


    giantbomb.com/joinko-fi.com/giantbombHere are my show notes:Capcom Spotlight Showcase announced for June 26New info on Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Street Fighter 6Requiem releases February 27, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PCPragmata impressions are positive but mysteriousGears of War: Reloaded beta extendedSecond beta runs June 20–22 with more maps and modesLaunches August 26 on all platforms, $39.99 and Game Pass day oneFree upgrade for Ultimate Edition ownersNine Sega Forever mobile games now free before delistingIncludes: Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Shining Force, Sonic CD, Streets of Rage 1 & 2, Super Monkey Ball Sakura, Virtua TennisFully free and ad-free for now — grab them before they're goneStellar Blade rumored to be coming to Nintendo Switch 2Shift Up reportedly developing a portSony says “nothing confirmed,” but momentum is building after Steam successSwitch 2 third-party sales data shows weak performance62% of U.S. launch sales were first-party (not including Mario Kart bundle)Cyberpunk 2077 was the best-selling third-party launch titleSega ranked #3 third-party publisher at launchPhysical game sales dominated — digital underperformingGod of War spin-off reportedly delayed to 2026Rumored 2D metroidvania set in Greek eraSmaller in scope than mainline entriesSony has not officially confirmed the projectBungie's Marathon delay surprised even developersGame is delayed indefinitely after poor receptionSome devs allegedly found out at the same time as the publicUnclear if it will now release in 2026 or laterSony rumored to be eyeing Warner Bros. Discovery gaming assetsCould include studios like NetherRealm, Rocksteady, TT Games, and AvalanchePotential exclusivity concerns if trueRumor still unconfirmed, but worth watching closely

    Nintendo reveals all about the Switch 2's next big game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 52:35


    giantbomb.com/joinko-fi.com/giantbombOn this episode, Lex Luddy joins Jeff Grubb to talk about the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct. Is Bananergy a good thing or a bad thing? I don't know, but the United States is planning to invade the Switch 2 for it right now. 

    MindsEye's Review Scores Hit Rock Bottom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 59:12


    Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa chat about the Donkey Kong Direct coming soon, MindsEye review scores being very low, a whole grip of Xbox related stories, and even more to start your gaming life on a Monday!

    Sony Has Ideas for the PlayStation 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 60:01


    Jeff Grubb and Jesse Norris from XboxEra end the week with a slew of updates from PlayStation like the possibility of a PlayStation 6, more monthly players are finally on the PlayStation 5, pricing adjustments coming to PS Plus, and more news in and around the industry!

    Bloober Team Announces Silent Hill 1 Remake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 58:42


    Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa start your Thursday with news that Bloober Team is going to remake the original Silent Hill, MindsEye is off to a rough launch, FIFA's new game has a lot of WEB3 stuff in it, and even more!

    MindsEye Devs "Working Around the Clock" to Fix Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 70:02


    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jason Fanelli to chat about Resident Evil Requiem and other games they saw at Capcom over Summer Game Fest, MindsEye's devs working around the clock to fix the buggy game, Sony is laying off 30% of Bend Studio, the Switch 2 becoming the fastest selling home console of all time, and even more!

    Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Remake All But Confirmed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 57:47


    Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa start off the week with news of a possible Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake coming, an Xbox Elite Series 3 controller possibly popping up this week, Resident Evil 9 might be making an appearence at Summer Game Fest, People Can Fly cancels 2 games, and even more!

    Microsoft is Pausing Development on Xbox Handheld

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 59:57


    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jason Fanelli to chat about morale at EA being an all-time low amidst studio closures and more potential layoffs, Microsoft pausing development on the rumored Xbox handheld, Elden Ring: Nightreign exploding on Steam, MultiVersus is shutting down now, and even more news to end the week!

    EA Cancels Black Panther Game and Closes Cliffhanger Games

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 61:47


    Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to chat about EA cancelling their upcoming Black Panther game, Trump's tariffs getting blocked by courts, Cyberpunk 2 is further away than you thought, another Persona 4 voice actor getting snubbed, a Death Stranding anime in the works, and WHAT IS MINDSEYE?

    Elden Ring: Nightreign Review Round-Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 62:42


    Jeff Grubb is joined by Chris Plante to chat about Elden Ring: Nightreign reviews, a Pokemon Presents is announced for July, Apple is launching a dedicated video game app, GameStop just bought half a billion worth of bitcoin, and even more stories!Check out Chris Plante's new podcast Post Games: post.games

    2K is Preparing an Announcement for BioShock Franchise?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 60:12


    Jeff Grubb and Kahlief Adams end your week with a bunch of gaming news! We cover reports of something happening with the Bioshock IP, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine II getting a new mode and a Master Crafted Edition, fans of ARC Raiders think they've uncovered a release date, Elden Ring getting a live-action film, and even more!

    PlayStation Stars is Closing Down

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 57:26


    Jeff Grubb and Jesse Vitelli lament about the the closing of PlayStation Stars and a State of Play event in May is becoming unlikely, Lies of P is getting difficulty options to become more accessible, Destiny 2 could have been a subscription service, GameChat requires a phone number linked to your Nintendo account, and more!

    Randy Pitchford's Comments on Borderlands 4's Pricing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 58:19


    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jon Martin to chat about how Randy Pitchford feels about a prospective price of the next Borderlands game, the latest Circana reports, Senua's Saga II headed to PS5, DOOM: The Dark Ages reaching 3 million players, and even more!

    Kojima's Physint is 5-6 Years Away

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 59:46


    Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa start off your week with a big bowl of gaming news! We cover Kojima's next game being 5-6 years away, the vibes being off at Bungie, an Injustice 3 game maybe being in the works, and even more!

    You Can Talk to an AI-Darth Vader in Fortnite

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 60:48


    Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to talk about her new gaming website Rewinder! We also find the time to talk about how upsetting it is to speak to an AI-Generated voice of James Earl Jones in Fortnite, a whole lot of Switch 2 updates, Diddy Kong, and even more!

    Kojima and Death Stranding 2 are Going on Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 54:29


    Jeff Grubb is joined by AJ Minotti to chat about a Death Stranding 2 tour and how early reviews looking positive, PS5 prices going up, Nintendo Switch 2 specs getting finalized, and even more this Thursday morning!

    PS5 Could Get More Expensive Soon with EposVox!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 52:28


    Jeff Grubb is joined by EposVox today to talk about how to talk about how the PS5 is still close to PS4 total sales and the price could go up fairly soon, Best Buy might have Switch 2s in stock for release day, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 possibly coming out on the Switch 2, and so much more!

    GIANT BOMB IS INDEPENDENT NOW!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 53:20


    Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti are here to chat about all the hottest video game news! Today we cover that GIANT BOMB HAS GONE INDEPENDENT, some drama with Moon Studios the team behind Ori and the Blind Forest, a review roundup of Doom: The Dark Ages, and a whole lot more!

    Switch 2 Preorders Start Tonight in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 57:57


    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jake Randall today to chat about Nintendo Switch 2 preorders going up tonight in North America, the Oblivion remaster blowing up, sales numbers for March, and more for your Wednesday!

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