The Giant Beastcast

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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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10.11.2019

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 ...

The Giant Beastcast episodes:

10.11.2019 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 ...
10.04.2019 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!
09.27.2019 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.
09.20.2019 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!
09.13.2019 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 ...
09.06.2019 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!
08.30.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 223 Big episode with some big games like Control, Man of Medan, Remnant, Astral Chain, and Heave Ho! Also, Mike Mahardy is willing to fight any animal who crosses his path.
08.23.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 222 We've got so many games... that we can talk about next week. But this isn't next week, it's this week, so let's talk about Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, Yakuza, and a bunch of Gamescom announcements. You're not in Kansas anymore!
08.16.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 221 Everyone is back in the office and that means it's time to talk about Dracula. We've also get to talk about a new scary game, a new strategy game, and a new pinball game!
08.09.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 220 Buckle up for a WILD ride! The crew talk the problems with Madden, the good things with Fire Emblem, and whatever game Jeff is not playing. We also discuss TV detectives, plot twists, and the difficulties of cooking chicken.
08.02.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 219 Bakalar is out on his not-so-secret assignment leaving the rest us to talk about things like Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Madden NFL 20, and The Outer Worlds. We've got some updated thoughts on tipping, E. Honda, and bed pies.
07.26.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 218 We've got impressions of Wolfenstein: Youngblood, Automachef, and some classics that just never get old talking about. We've also got your questions and hockey enthusiast Jeff Bakalar talks baseball?! What?!
07.19.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 217 It's time to talk about video games and pinball. And food and comic books. The things that really matter. Conversation starters, that's us. Also we've got some news, but really, I'm clearly here for the insightful burrito talk.
07.12.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 216 It's time to talk about that new Switch! Also, GameSpot's Mike Mahardy returns from Canada and Alex has some words for him. Annnnd... we've got updates on The Sinking City, Sea of Solitude, and more!
07.05.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 215 Special guest Mike Mahardy joins a holiday GB crew as they discuss Mario Maker 2, the state of Siege, They Are Billions, and all the things you should and should not do at a urinal. Play this as you set ...
06.28.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 214 The full crew is back and some of us are feeling testy! Get ready for an exciting episode where we talk about Mario Maker 2, Sims 4 Island Living, They Are Billions, Cadence of Hyrule, and oh so much more!
06.21.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 213 We're back from E3! Well, most of us. We've got some thoughts on the show, some thoughts on games we've playing since, and some thoughts on the best diner foods. Spoilers: It's always the Lumberjack Breakfast.
06.14.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 212 It's E3 so we have a cavalcade of guests new and old! But the Beastcast isn't the same without CNET's own, Jeff Bakalar, so stay tuned for his own little segment at the end.
06.07.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 211 E3's on its way but the full crew is still here and ready to talk about Outer Wilds, Void Bastards, Pathologic 2, and Google Stadia. We also talk about basketball, impressions, and more E3. We're E3 crazed!
05.31.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 210 The crew's all here after their long weekend and they're ready to discuss everything: from Death Stranding, to scented candles, to googling KIDS! We've got it all!
05.24.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 209 It's almost Memorial Day and you know what that means; it's almost time for E3! We discuss Team Sonic Racing, American Fugitive, Rise of Industry, George R.R. Martin, and rogue hockey players. Listen during your BBQ!
05.17.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 208 Video games about raging, rats, and... um...robservations? Abby has exclusive ocular news, Dan reveals his personal recommendation engine, and everyone is wrong about proper bowl and plate use. Join us!
05.10.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 207 Today is a very special day and not JUST because it's Vinny's birthday. . . it's also The Giant Beastcast Day! Lucky you! Listen in as we discuss the Division 2 late-game, Astrologaster, a John Wick game, Dear Evan Hansen, ...
05.03.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 206 Things are moving so fast! I think our Sonic news is already outdated, Twitter has probably exploded again, and we probably know how Chewbacca poops. These video games!
04.26.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 205 Austin Walker joins us to talk about Days Gone, book-to-game recommendations, and the current state of video game development. We've also got woodworking tips, best console upgrades, and dial-up dilemmas.
04.19.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 204 We're here and we're talking the three B's of gaming: Books, Bread, and the Blaystation 5. We also discuss Dreams, Ghost Giant, Mortal Kombat 11, and so much more!
04.12.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 203 The seasons are changing and the Beastcrew is here to talk flowers, sunshine, and pollination. JUST KIDDING! We're talkin' games, baby! Specifically Falcon Age, Division 2, Risk of Rain 2, and Satisfactory.
04.05.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 202 Gentleman Jack Gallagher comes by to finally put an end to this bathroom line cutting nonsense. We also talk about Satisfactory, Sekiro, and Yoshi's Crafted World.
03.29.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 201 Jeff Gerstmann joins us to talk all things Nintendo, some things Sony, and few things Sekiro. How many Zeldas is the right amount? What is the future of the video game industry? Which episode was really 200? Find out!
03.22.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 200 Vinny is out celebrating the 200th episode while the rest of the crew talks BaBa Is You, Devil May Cry V, and Cuphead on Switch. Thanks for sticking with us all these episodes, and we're sorry about all of the ...
03.15.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 199 It's back to basics as the original Giant Beastcast crew reunites to talk about life, the video games, hockey, and Transformers. You know, the good stuff.
03.08.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 198 Days Gone and Devil May Cry 5! Early impressions are here. We've got them. Labo VR? Sure. More Anthem issues? Sure. E3 2019? Mayyyyyybe? Holes? Yes. We've also got'em. Plus your emails!
03.01.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 197 Video games! You know I love them. We talk about impressions of Judgment, Stellaris on consoles, Trials Rising, and Abby's obsession with Stardew Valley. Also, there's that news and even Pokemon!
02.22.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 196 Reggie has a message for everyone, and it's not what you think! Or... I guess it probably is since you know it already. Also, we talk about Anthem, continuing RE2, Dirt Rally 2.0, and we definitely don't give our impressions ...
02.15.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 195 Love is in the air! The full crew is here and everyone is enjoying their post-Valentines Day bliss! Listen in as they discuss Far Cry New Dawn, Metro Exodus, more Apex Legends, Mario 3D World, and of course which candy ...
02.08.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 194 Great games are being made and remade. What a time. The greatest time, in fact. The entire crew is here for some Apex and Resident Evil updates, a strong smattering of news stories, and of course... your emails!
02.01.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 193 The world is changing. Things we assumed would always be there are just vanishing. Platforms, preorders, rights to repair, triangles... Find out what you can do to make it through these troubling times, and also what we'd each name our ...
01.25.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 192 It's hot in our studio, but Nintendo puts a bit of a chill in the air. Also, it sounds like that Resident Evil 2 remake is very good? There is also news of the world, your emails, and hockey talk!
01.18.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 191 The whole family is back together, again! This time it's old people yelling about their phones, sexual magic, and how cool their old toys were. It's always nice when we get together like this. Ask Jeff about his coat.
01.11.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 190 What a program folks! We've got the sights AND the sounds. Erica and Lena join us to talk about creating art for The Shrouded Isle and the music for Celeste. We also dive in into the puzzling nature of Destiny ...
01.04.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 189 We're back and ready to get things going for the new year. Is 2019 more science fiction sounding than 2020? Maybe? Are hornets the same as wasps? Possibly. Do we still have Simpsons references? Yes.
12.28.2018 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 188 We gather together for another special holiday bonus episode! Thanks to our listeners for all the support this year and we'll return in 2019 with our regular Beastcasting antics. Hope you enjoy and here's to 2019!
12.21.2018 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 187 Friend of the site and good dogs everywhere, Casey Malone, joins the full crew to talk the state of Red Dead online, Hades on the Epic Games Store (aka EGG), and Dusk. If you didn't know who Backpack Kid was ...
12.14.2018 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 186 We're all here! Well, not all of us but there's a ton of news! Well, some news... but actually there are a bunch of games! It's true! Here come the December video games.
12.07.2018 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 185 We're all tucked away making Game of the Year content, but things are still happening and important discussions must be had. Mostly...
11.30.2018 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 184 We're here beautiful San Francisco to talk about the unstoppable power of the Switch and also the death of the Switch. Also, more Obra Dinn, Fallout 76, and of course Red Dead 2 Online.
11.23.2018 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 183 The full crew is BACK! Enjoy the full team as they discuss Return of the Obra Dinn, Battle Royale in Call of Duty, and the one and only Cliffy B. And after, take a break from your Black Friday shopping ...
11.16.2018 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 182 We've got breaking news about Sony that you probably already know but it's still fun! Also, breaking news about Red Dead 2 and Dan! Also, breaking news about Santa! You won't want to miss all these hot scoops!
11.09.2018 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 181 Quiet Man, Hitman 2, and Lumines. All video games. We've also got cowboy and microwave stories for you life hackers, Blizzard stories, and the story of the White Castle Crystals. Find out more now!
11.02.2018 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 180 When you're not watching our Extra Life streams, join the GBE crew as we talk more Red Dead Redemption 2, 2b in Soul Calibur 6, and how many speakers are required for Jeff Bakalar to be sufficiently impressed with your ...

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