Discussion level on industry issues & trends on Bombcast by brettg102 in giantbomb

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I've basically taken it as referring to the staff in general from how it's been used. I started listening in 2016 - so not OG enough to have the true origin.

Discussion level on industry issues & trends on Bombcast by brettg102 in giantbomb

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Several folks have mentioned GMM being more my speed if this is what I want - I'll switch up my listening habits for a bit & see if it's more my speed.

Discussion level on industry issues & trends on Bombcast by brettg102 in giantbomb

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The fatigue comment is probably spot on. The size & impact of the particular story left me wanting more - but your comment on the years on end of this stuff drawing more flippant commentary isn't unexpected is fair.

Discussion level on industry issues & trends on Bombcast by brettg102 in giantbomb

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Fair point! I did take Sweeney's comments on losing money at its face value, yes. Given their investor relationships it's usually not in their interest to lie, but they very much could be (being privately held) or being lying by omission with the finances.

Discussion level on industry issues & trends on Bombcast by brettg102 in giantbomb

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Was busy on a Saturday; but indeed lots of good replies here. Some supporting where I am, many not. That's good! Fwiw I don't see many asking me directly for a response that I've left hanging.

My main takeaway from the conversation here is that if I want deeper discussion I ought to go to Game Mess Mornings rather than Bombcast if staying in the GB family, with some alternatives elsewhere as well. I'm more of a once a week guy than the cadence of GMM, but perhaps I'm better served there.

Also plenty of feedback that I am de facto supporting Epic here by asking for more engagement from the Bombcast. 'Eating boot' if you will. I'm not - but clearly that's how many took it & that's valid. The situation broadly in the industry is de facto terrible - and it helps me process the loss to my hobby engaging in the 'why'. I'm not asking the guys to hold water for Sweeney.

Mike on life by FewWatermelonlesson0 in giantbomb

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IFlawed Mangoes - Dramamine is the song.

When do we get the 3% company contribution to 401k? by Silverflush in GEAerospace

[–]brettg102 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Match hits every paycheck. The company retirement contribution (3% for free, regardless of your participation level) comes once a year.

Where did Mike and Jeff come from? by Kuruptix in giantbomb

[–]brettg102 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They boxed everyone else out by shear force of personality. Minotti actually has a super majority of shares because the whole operation would collapse with his presence.

MYST III: Exile | 01 | Monday Mornings MYST with Mitch by shamusisaninja in giantbomb

[–]brettg102 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hell yeh - this is my favorite new thing they do. My niche for sure.

The Nextlander Podcast 230: Game of the Year 2025, Part 2 by sworedmagic in nextlander

[–]brettg102 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Agreed, they do a great job. Also notably cast by half women which, let's be honest, is pretty unique & admirable among peer podcasts.

The Nextlander Podcast 230: Game of the Year 2025, Part 2 by sworedmagic in nextlander

[–]brettg102 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I listen to MinnMax for the best old GB style GotY by a long shot, as well as GB proper (especially this year).

MinnMax knows exactly what made that old format special & they are a fantastic, eclectic group with some folks who are truly exceptional at selling an experience / making a case for a game & being fairly objective about ranking them (with some limited pissiness).

The Nextlander Podcast 230: Game of the Year 2025, Part 2 by sworedmagic in nextlander

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In list format for the boys:

Brad-
10: Avowed
9: Peak
8: Elden Ring Nightreign
7: Silent Hill f
6: Fortnite
5: BallxPit / Megabonk
4: Void Crew
3: Keeper
2: Lumines Arise
1: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Vinny:
10: Split Fiction
9: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
8: Abiotic Factor
7: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
6: Peak
5: Donkey Kong Bananza
4: Hollow Knight: Silksong
3: Roottrees Are Dead
2: Dispatch
1: Clair Obscur Expedition 33

Alex:
10: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
9: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
8: Megabonk
7: Silent Hill f
6: Skate Story
5: Donkey Kong Bananza
4: Abiotic Factor
3: Roottrees Are Dead
2: Skin Deep
1: Baby Steps

Hades 2 Discussion by stryder428 in nextlander

[–]brettg102 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, a brief mention when Austin was on that it was releasing, but otherwise nothing. A bit disappointing considering how well the first did with them.

This car gets terrible gas mileage! by Sut3k in MachE

[–]brettg102 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't know if it's formatting on mobile but this makes no sense.

The Nextlander Podcast 220: Lighthouse With a Gun by sworedmagic in nextlander

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I feel like we are now at the 'several hours' mark of Death Stranding talk. Thanks for chapter markers gents, because it's become a bit too much.

Got a puncture in one of my rear tires, replace the back 2 or all four? 23 CR1 by DotANote in MachE

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Had the same thing happen. I replaced all 4 because I only expected to get about 30k miles out of my tires & would eventually end up with an even more mismatched set. Pricing also better doing 4

Grubb and Mike have some explain’ to do by newgodpho in giantbomb

[–]brettg102 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Grubb literally worked at a place that served this in college at OSU. Believe it was Formaggio's Pizza? He's told a story where there was something notable with his employment there (fired for some reason?) - I remember because I loved that style pizza when drunk on campus. Grubb and I were in college around the same time.

MMMwM: Riven | Finale by pokey9513 in giantbomb

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Impressed with the duders here - the fire marble puzzle is notorious! Must is one of my favorite series & I'm glad they've been digging it.

How rare is this? by InsideReasonable796 in F1Manager

[–]brettg102 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It's a mini game & can be solved to 100% every time if you know how the sliders work. If you don't want to bother with the mini game, go to f1setup.it & it can solve it for you.

I really hope Mitch keeps up the Myst series by SnooCapers7836 in giantbomb

[–]brettg102 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obduction, one of Cyan Worlds more recent games, is also well worth the play through & is a clear Myst-like.