The Giant Beastcast: Episode 290

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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 290

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Dec 10, 2020

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Ron Funches pops in to talk about Cyberpunk 2077, staying positive during stressful times, and when seasons actually begin and end. We've also got the news of the (video game) world and your emails! Join us!

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Dec 10, 2020

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Titles in the series (89)

The Giant Bomb East team gathers to talk about the week in video games, their lives, and basically anything that interests them. All from New York City!

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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 227: Abby, Mike, Dan, and Alex sit down to talk about the bet in gaming news like sloths in Peru, the NYC judicial system, and awkward greetings. They also discuss Overland, Link's Awakening, Borderlands 3, and the new tiny tiny Switch. by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 225: 40 minutes of Death Stranding and I'm still not exactly sure what is going on, Nintendo wants us to join these totally normal humans in their exercise game, and we've got our tech guy here to tell you all about Apple. It's an action packed show full of ac by The Giant Beastcast
158 min listen
The Giant Beastcast: Episode 228: Internet sensation Drew Scanlon joins us to talk about being on REAL TV, a bunch of video games, and your up-to-the-minute questions! It's a show for the ages! by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 229: A chill is in the air! It could be the time of year, but it’s probably Jeff’s haunted pinball machine. Video games are also happening, so we talk about John Wick Hex, Deliver Us the Moon, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, and more details about the PlayStation by The Giant Beastcast
129 min listen
The Giant Beastcast: Episode 236: As many folks gear up for the holidays, Abby, Alex, and Vinny share a cozy podcasting room to talk about this season's hottest games like Slay the Spire, Jedi: Fallen Order, the state of Rock Band on the Xbox, and buying rolls from bodegas. by The Giant Beastcast
102 min listen
The Giant Beastcast: Episode 247: Happy Valentines Day! Snuggle up with a loved one or just love yourself by listening to your favorite gaming personalities as they talk about Call of Duty updates, Mars Rovers, Dreams, and the differences between alligators and crocodiles. Love is in the by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 242: We continue our journey into 2020 with games from the past. While Bakalar scours CES we talk about things like Skyrim, XCOM 2, and Halo: Reach. We also get to the news, things to chew on, and even some good old roller rink talk. by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 250: It's the end of GameSpot's Mike Mahardy's time in the office and he's got some things to say... about the Division 2! Also, we've got some Corruption 2029 talk, misunderstandings, and the state of the world! by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 246: Mike Mahardy joins the GBE Crew as Jeff is still away in sunny Florida. The crew talked about the conclusion of XCOM 2, Not For Broadcast, Jorry, Wide Ocean Big Jacket, and Zombie Army 4. They also discuss which Nancy Drew-like games are the best as well by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 232: The gang's all here! And boy do we have some games to discuss! Including Ring Fit Adventure, Disco Elysium, Outer Worlds, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and. . . oh yeah! Death Stranding! (The Death Stranding talk ends around the 56 minute mark.) by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 233: Now that the Death Stranding is out, we don't have to talk about it anymore! Instead, listen as we discuss Luigi's Mansion 3, Overwatch 2, Outer Worlds, Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Mario and Sonic at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, Google's Stadia, and so much by The Giant Beastcast
122 min listen
The Giant Beastcast: Episode 245: It's not every day that there's a Giant Beastcast to listen to! But it is every Friday and today is that Friday!! Listen in as we discuss more XCOM 2, Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Kentucky Route Zero, Coffee Talk, and oh so much more! And there may or ma by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 237: It's time for listener mail! We're tucked away in San Francisco deliberating important things that pertain to video games but we're still here to answer your questions. by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 226: We've got our updated thoughts on Control, Greedfall, and Gears 5. We've got new thoughts on Link's Awakening, Borderlands 3, and Call of Duty. Come for the games but stay for the celebrity impressions! by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 235: Comedian and extremely gracious guest Ron Funches joins us to talk about Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Stadia, and the return of Half-Life! We also test Dan on his Mario franchise/series knowledge and the results may shock you! by The Giant Beastcast
156 min listen
The Giant Beastcast: Episode 240: Austin Walker joins us once again for some theatre of the mind as we weave a tale of trains, missing people, and government conspiracies. by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 224: We've got so much to get through this week we've invited Austin Walker to help us out. Big news out of Nintendo, industry happenings, and of course all those games. Join us! by The Giant Beastcast
198 min listen
The Giant Beastcast: Episode 231: Buckle up because fall is here whether you like it or not! Listen as we discuss Outer Worlds, WWE 2k20, Untitled Goose Game, Valfaris, PGA Pro Bowling, and the REAL reason GameSpot's Mike Mahardy hates dolphins. by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 238: We're back in NY to talk about a few games but mostly about life, Wheel of Fortune, and some movie stuff... you know. December things. There's also a bunch of Sony news, Bioshock news, and even more Valve news. And don't forget those emails! by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 243: Jeff is back from CES and oh boy does he have a lot to say about it! Listen to conversations about hockey, the latest in tech news, and prototype meat. Also, we discuss games like Xcom 2, Luigi's Mansion, and The White Door. Lastly, E3! Is it a thing anym by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 252: We're home and ready to go live! That's right, live! We've got some Doom Eternal, Exit the Gungeon, and of course some Sony PlayStation 5 talk. by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 256: We're back at it and this time we've got the inside scoop on this Cooking Mama drama! We also get to chatting about Old Word, a bit more Animal Crossing, and whether the first Ninja Turtles' movie is actually good. Don't forget to brush! by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 253: We're back and this time we've got some Doom and Animal Crossing to talk about! We also get some surprise visits, the week's news, and your emails. All from the comfort of our very own homes. Thanks technology. by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 244: It's a very special day! Beastcast Day!! Listen up on a hot fresh episode all about Kentucky Route Zero, DOOM, and The Sims 4 Tiny Living. We also discuss Half Life Alyx, the back of the new Xbox, and Werner Herzog. by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 234: This week we borrow Mike for his impressions on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, we've got some thoughts on Kingdom Hearts 3, and we also discuss the benefits of a personal office versus a personal bathroom. Oh and that new Sonic looks ok, right? by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 263: The Beastcast crew is here to share our support, our thoughts on what we're playing, and to talk about... Fog Gaming? We also would like to introduce you to the Game Gear Micro. It's extremely small. by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 255: It's time to get some real Animal Crossing thoughts in here! Really dissect this thing. Also, let's talk about this PS5 controller, because that's very new. Let's not forget about the pinball, emails, and antics! by The Giant Beastcast
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The Giant Beastcast: Episode 290

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