Community Spotlight 2024.05.25

Welcome to the latest edition of the Giant Bomb Community Spotlight! @ZombiePieI’m once again honored to host a look back at some site-related news and the best community creations from the Giant Bomb community.

Last week, some were a bit confused when the Giant Bomb X/Twitter account teased an upcoming “positive” announcement. For those wondering, the announcement read: First guest of Giant Bomb @ Nite 2024!

More programming news related here Not a BCR Podcast this weekJiang and others said Giant Bomb staff had to use their usual recording time for the BCR podcast to prepare for other events and commitments, which will resume next week.

Friends of the site, Bailey Myers celebrates her birthday If you haven’t already, be sure to celebrate her birthday on the 28th.

No major updates regarding fixes For video players This week, staff and Dylan hinted that prep work for the site’s Summer Game Fest streaming plans has become a top priority, but they promise to share more details by this time next week.

Google News Giant Bomb’s NOT-E3 2024 Information

E3 Giant Bomb @ Nite may be gone, but that doesn’t mean the Giant Bomb @ Nite is gone too. In fact, this year Giant Bomb may have their most ambitious Gaming Event In June plans yet. Find out more here.

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  2024 non-E3 time zone chart – appreciate @Marino Thanks for once again creating a handy timezone chart of all the big conferences and streaming events during Not-E3 2024. This week the chart has been updated again to include two more showcases.

• Giant Bomb @ Night Live! – A few hours after the Xbox presentation on Sunday, June 9 at 8pm PDT, Giant Bomb will be hosting GB@Nite live in person at The Bellwether in Los Angeles. Tickets are usually $40.
• Special Note for Premium Members! – Premium subscribers can purchase a “VIP Package”. Benefits of this package include guaranteed seating in the first three rows, early theater entry, and access to an exclusive Q&A panel. For more information on how to obtain this premium package, please visit the Giant Bomb Discord and look in the “Q&A Questions” section of the Premium field.
• Guests confirmed so far (more to come):: Jason Schreier, Alana Pierce, Paris Lilly, Patrick Klepek, Mike Minotti.

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Dark Echo Echoes – Animated Giant Bomb Brite Club Series (Season 3 Episode 3) (by: Pickled Killin)

As the Grub plague continues, the Dark Echo reverberates, featuring Jeff Grub, Dan and Mike, with special appearances from the Dark Echo himself, Jeff Bacalar and Mr. Jean Mosquito.

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Giant Bomb x Call of Duty Advertisement (by: @Kone)

Oh wow, just look at that! Kone has created something out of your dreams! I’m not sure which of these nightmarish Photoshop creations bothers me more: the legs or the pouch.

Plus, Konne decided to pair Jan and Dan at WrestleMania with this latest Call of Duty ad, which seems to be getting some buzz for being a little too dramatic.

New Lucy James memes are here (by: Andy Stearn, @PjKazama, @kevza64, translatorand @m_o_o_o_o_)

Earlier this week, Lucy shared some pictures from her appearance at an upcoming official event. Elden Ring A keen-eyed Giant Bomb fan pointed out that the angle of the photo and the way she was sitting made her look like a Hobbit from Lord of the Rings, and people just accepted, as seen in the photo below.

Don’t forget to click on the usernames to be taken to the individual page of each of the creators of these fascinating works.

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Little Kitty, Big City is the 11th game of UUGPGC Year 3. Complete by June 3. Mark all spoilers.

My Friend Peppa Pig is the tenth game in UUGPGC’s third year. Spoiler alert! (by: Follow)

Little Kitty, Big City is the latest pick in the Giant Bomb Community Game Pass Game Club. Share your thoughts on the game, its adorable world, and cast of characters in the first thread linked above.

Also, as you can see in the second thread, in the previous Game Pass Game Club selection, My friend Peppa Pigthe spoiler debate has begun! Are there spoilers to discuss? Who cares! Overall, what do you think of Peppa Pig?

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To all media and fans: Please stop reporting Iwata’s story every time the gaming industry suffers a layoff. (by: @ZombiePie)

Moderator ZombiePie wrote an essay about why he wants to ask everyone in the press and gaming community to stop quoting Iwata anecdotes every time a game studio has a layoff. Check out his core points in this blog.

Despite the gameplay being mediocre at best, I thoroughly enjoyed Alzette: The Jewel of Pharamore.

Now free from Intellivision, Amico is poised to soar to new heights of success.

Dunking on Amico was fun, but the real victims of this project were mostly the old and infirm. (by: Follow)

Alzette: The Jewel of Pharamore is often touted as a spiritual successor to the Legend of Zelda CD-i games, and bigsocrates wrote an essay on why that’s definitely the case, and why he enjoyed the game despite some tough gameplay contrivances.

There’s been a lot of Amico news this week, and as you all know, bigsocrates has appeared on the site with a post about what’s going on with the video game junkyard, and how much sympathy should we show to Amico supporters?

Jaguars Full Game Order: 1994 (Part 3) (by: Borg Master)

It’s time for another trip with the Borgmaster into the “wonderful” world of Atari Jaguar games. This week we explore the Bubsy IP with Grubb. Are the Jaguar Bubsy games as bad as Bubsy 3D? No, they’re still bad.

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Indie Game of the Week #371: Carrion (by: @ment)

In this edition of moderator Mento’s “64 in 64” series, we take a look at Star Wars: Rogue Squadron and The New Tetris. Are either game really that good? And how much fun can you get out of 64 minutes of them? Find out here.

Similarly, Mento has published a new edition of their Indie Games of the Week feature, this time CarrionDid they enjoy this title’s highly visceral Metroidvania action? You’ll just have to read on to find out!

Scorched Earth: An Analysis of Half-Life: Opposing Force (Poster: GAMER_152)

Remember that strange time when the Half-Life series was managed and kept alive by Gearbox? What will be the legacy and impact of Half-Life: Opposing Force? Read Gamer_152’s latest blog to find out what they think.

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Has this console generation (PS5/Xbox Series) failed? (by: @finaldasa)

This is a topic that sparks much debate, but do you think this series of video game consoles has been an overall failure? Is the Switch the only true highlight when it comes to console gaming with an identity? Join the discussion and share your thoughts.

Jez Corden Rumor: “The next Xbox will have 100% Steam” (by: @PaulJeremiah)

What was your gut reaction to the news that Steam will be compatible with next-gen Xbox hardware? Essentially, do you think it’s technically possible? And who will benefit most from this?

Atari acquires Intellivision brand and games library (by: Follow)

Atari is Intellivision Name and library. But the modern Intellivision company will use this compensation money to finally launch the Amico console. What is your reaction?

Hellblade II Senua’s Saga Released to Mixed Reviews (by: Follow)

What was your reaction to the release and response? Senua’s Saga: Hellblade IIAre you excited to play the game? Are you surprised to see reviews all over the place?

IGN Entertainment Acquires Eurogamer, GameInformer, VG247, Rock Paper Shotgun and More (by: @PaulJeremiah)

IGN Entertainment/ZiffDavis acquired GameIndustry.biz, Eurogamer, VG247, Rock Paper Shotgun, etc. Similarly, employees at all these sites were laid off. Is the games industry in danger of becoming an information and news desert?

Which has a long history of producing the most ergonomic/user friendly/effective controllers? (by: Follow)

Compared to the past, which of today’s major console manufacturers have gotten better at making ergonomic and comfortable controllers, and which have gotten worse over time?

A previously unreleased video interview with Satoru Iwata from 2004 has been released online. (by: @PaulJeremiah)

Has anyone in the community checked out and watched the rediscovered video interview from 2004? Satoru Iwata?If you haven’t seen it yet, please share your overall thoughts about this guy!

Is it that the Dead or Alive series of fighting games isn’t as respected or played/enjoyed as other more popular games? (by: Follow)

and EVO Championship Series 2024 Impending Crisis, a discussion thread for the internet fighting game community. What do you think is causing this dire situation? Life or death doesn’t matter Series? DLC? Immaturity? Team Ninja moving to ARPG?

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Dragon’s Dogma Game (by: Hellscream)

Dragon’s Dogma II Some people are still talking about this game as we approach the halfway point of 2024. So Hellscream: Dragon’s Dogma In addition to playing the game, you should also watch all of the Dragon’s Dogma related media in preparation. Which of these titles are recommended? Read on to find out.

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@PaulJeremiahof Bloodborne Collector’s Edition Review looks back on PS4 FromSoftware, Inc. A game that continues to become outdated. What sets it apart from other From games? Read his review to find out what he thinks.

@PaulJeremiahof Ridge Racer Type 4 In this review, we argue why this arcade racer deserves the title “classic.” Click the link to read why we think its endurance isn’t just down to nostalgia.

@PaulJeremiahof Day of the Tentacles Remastered Edition In this review, we explain why you should play this version of the game and the many ways in which it deserves to be considered a legendary adventure game.

@geimers‘ The Rise of the Robots This review confirms why I think this game is as terrible as people say it is, and why I would argue it’s one of the worst games on Genesis, despite having a fairly detailed mechanics system.

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There are rumors floating around about Steam being acquired by Microsoft or partnering with Xbox consoles, and regardless of how much you believe these rumors, Steam has certainly come a long way since it was an exclusive purchasing method. Counter-Strike: SourceRead more about how the Marketplace has evolved on our Wiki Concept page.