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The Community Spotlight - 04/21/2018

Here's your Community Spotlight...BOY!

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Giant Bomb Community Spotlight and I, @zombiepie, am once again honored to be your host this week. The community has been buzzing about a single big release this week, Sony Santa Monica's God of War, but has also been busying itself with cardboard robots and other arts and crafts with the experimental Nintendo Labo. Meanwhile, a lot of us (including me, ZombiePie, the person who is definitely writing this) are raising money for charity over the weekend. Be sure to read more about the Giant Bomb Community Endurance Run below and contribute any way you can.

Community Activities

Giant Bomb Community Endurance Run VIII (By: @thatpinguino)

The 8th Giant Bomb Community Endurance Run is IS UPON US! For those who do not know what that is, it's the spring-time Giant Bomb community charity effort for "Pencils of Promise." Here's a link to the team page, and it's populated by nothing but wonderful people! For example, I HAVE A PAGE! Even if you missed the stream during the weekend, please consider supporting any team members that have not reached their fundraising goals.

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Tweets Of The Week

Clips Of The Week

Every Time They Die in Breaking Brad: Super Mario Bros. (By: @jeremym)

JeremyM compiled every time Brad Shoemaker dies in Breaking Brad: Super Mario Bros. because there's nothing more fun than watching a grown man slowly break.

Time is a Flat Circle: A Giant Bomb Story (By: Trav J)

"Time is a Flat Circle," is a more than appropriate title for a video comparing the Giant Bomb staff's reaction to offerings found in the CoolBoy 400-in-1 multicart.

Best of Blogs

Neighbourhoods: A Sims Expansion Retrospective (By: @gamer_152)

Billy Mitchell: putting the
Billy Mitchell: putting the "con" in "condiment".

Moderator Gamer_152 analyzed the seven expansion packs for the original The Sims and all the magic of everyday life they brought with them.

Billy Mitchell's (Rickey's) Hot Sauce Review (By: @dorkymohr)

Former video game record holder Billy Mitchell seems to be in the news for all the wrong reasons. That didn't stop DorkyMohr from taste-testing Mitchell's world-famous hot sauce, and reviewing it under an objective lens.

My Season of Ys Part 1: Impressions of Ys Seven (PC) (By: @deckard)

Giant Bomb user deckard used Ys Seven as an opportunity to return to the Ys series. Read why they enjoyed almost every minute of it.

Hopes And Dreams For The New Sakura Taisen Project (By: @lentfilms)

LentFilms uses their latest blog to discuss why the announcement of a brand-new Sakura Taisen game is the "secret" big announcement from Sega Fes 2018.

My Ranking of the Sniper Ghost Warrior Series & One of Gaming's Biggest Disasters of 2018 (By: @themist997)

Be sure to read about TwoLines's time spent with Florence and the machine they played it on.
Be sure to read about TwoLines's time spent with Florence and the machine they played it on.

TheMist997 has a soft spot for the Sniper: Ghost Warrior series. Check out their latest blog to find out what are the real highlights of the franchise. TheMist997's also detailed why the very concept of "Bully Hunters" upsets them.

I Can't Speedrun My Emotions In Florence (By: @twolines)

TwoLines uses their latest blog to talk about the interactive mobile game, Florence, and why it is an emotional rollercoaster worth taking.

So Let’s Talk About Horizon Zero Dawn For A Minute, All Right? All Right (By: @justin258)

Check out Justin258's blog post on why they think Horizon: Zero Dawn fails to "stick its landing" on account of its late-game struggles.

I Felt Nostalgic For A Game That I Didn't Even Like - Years Later I Fell In Love With It (By: @armaan8014)

armaan8014 writes about why it has taken until now for them to have an appreciation for Dragon Age: Inquisition. Read on to find out the straw that broke the camel's back.

My Initial Thoughts On Starting MGS V Two And A Half Years Late (By: @dpep56)

Damn, if only Snake had a catchphrase about showing up late that I could use here...
Damn, if only Snake had a catchphrase about showing up late that I could use here...

DPEP56 might be two and a half years late, but they finally got around to playing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain! Check out their early impressions of what many have called an "instant classic."

What I'm Into Lately #1: Jazz Fusion, Boat-le Royale, and Screenwriting Oh My! (By: @meatsofevil)

Music and video games are the themes of MeatsofEvil's latest blog! Give it a read to see what tracks and games are worth checking out.

A Way Out From The Shadow Of The Monster Hunter (By: @mooseymcman)

Monster Hunter World, and Shadow of the Colossus, and A Way Out! Oh my! Read all about them on MooseyMcMan's latest blog.

Ending My Overwatch Hiatus - Is This Thing On? (By: @cussmustard)

CussMustard walked away from Overwatch and decided to return. Learn what drew them back, and why they left for the better part of a year.

Saturday Summaries 2018-04-21: ProcGen Edition (By: @mento)

In Mento's weekend rundown, he talks about the sensible use of procedural generation, an update on his Zelda Randomizer run and Final Fantasy XV playthrough, and checks out Indie CRPG Eschalon: Book I and the Disney SNES game Goof Troop. Plus more movies and TV reviews!

Join The Discussion

Yakuza 6 Impressions Sharing Thread (By: @odinsmana)

Anyone playing the new Yakuza knows what to do with this.
Anyone playing the new Yakuza knows what to do with this.

CALLING ALL YAKUZA FANS! How has the western release of Yakuza 6 been treating you? Share your early impressions and experiences with the rest of the community.

God Of War Impressions Sharing Thread [No Spoilers!] (By: @boozak)

Have you enjoyed your time with God of War? Share your impressions of the game with the Giant Bomb community Using the link provided above.

A Little Iffy Of God Of War's Combat So Far (No Spoilers) (By: @deathstriker)

What have your experiences been "playing" God of War? Have you had any issues with the camera? What tips and tricks do you have to share?

Is It Time To Talk About Next-gen? (By: @theht)

Anything has to be better than the
Anything has to be better than the "sexy violence" of Castlevania Pachinko...

Is it time to talk about next-gen? Is it too early? Will there even be a "next generation of consoles? Vote and join our friendly community debate.

Looks Like Castlevania: Grimoire Of Souls Is On The Way (By: @rorie)

Are any of you excited about the recently announced Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls? Do you have room in your heart to care about an iOS/Android Castlevania game?

The Next Call Of Duty Might Not Have An SP Campaign (By: @rorie)

How "viable" is a multiplayer-only Call of Duty game? How much do the single-player campaigns really add to Call of Duty games? Join our discussion NOW!

Lovable Lists

Personal Favorite Game Series (By: @jazz)

Giant Bomb user Jazz created a list where they "ranked" their favorite video game franchises of all-time. Read what they are, and why.

Useful User Reviews

  • @jeremyf's review of Tearaway Unfolded details why the game's unbridled creativity wasn't enough to impress them all throughout the game.