Quick Look: Giant Bomb
By Xeiphyer 139 Comments
Giant Bomb has been responsible for many great and hilarious moments since its creation, some of which are truly legendary moments that fans of the site, and of the Giant Bomb crew, will remember for a long time. However, as the site’s userbase continues to grow, the percentage of people that have been here since the beginning decreases. So I want to take this thread and collect some of the most unique, entertaining, hilarious, and funny moments in the history of Giantbomb.com in the hope that new members will be able to visit this thread to catch up on all the great videos that have been created, and old members will be able to remember all the hilarious videos that exist.
So let’s get this walk down memory lane started! And please feel free to suggest any other video or what-have-you that I have forgotten, or that you think deserves to belong in here.
The best place to start would be with the video that explains exactly what Giantbomb.com is—It’s a Website!
Of course, we all know exactly what Giant Bomb is, because it’s the only place to watch that video or read this thread! But how many of you remember the How to Build a Bomb series of videos that were created during the early days of the site. Its crazy to watch those old videos and see the empty building that is now incredibly packed with stuff. Also... they have a room with a toilet in it in the basement, which seems like a great place to hold someone captive.
For your enjoyment, may I present the 10 part series detailing the creation of Giant Bomb:
How to Build a Bomb
- Episode 1
- Episode 2
- Episode 3
- Episode 4
- Episode 5
- Episode 6
- Episode 7
- Episode 8
- Episode 9
- Episode 10
And that good friends, is how the website we know and love came to be. Of course since then there have been many hilarious and infinitely memorable moments on Giant Bomb, so let’s take a look at the best of these videos.
Classic Giant Bomb Moments
Jeff, playing Mega Man 9 (And Failing).
As if seeing Jeff die repeatedly wasn’t awesome enough, is that also a slight moustache hiding on Jeff’s upper lip? I expect to be able to add the video of Jeff playing Mega Man 10 here in the future, hopefully with additional video of the game, so we can laugh at where Jeff is dying over and over. With any luck it will be on Sheep Man!
World Exclusive Madden NFL 09 Launch Blast Release Zone
This video is one that many people missed simply because of the name, what makes this video great is that it’s the only sports game to get reviewed on the site, and it’s not a review of a sports game! That’s double awesome!
V-Pain
The debut video of V-Pain! now famous around the world for his musical stylings. Finally you too can see the beginning of the legend! Check it out!
Giant Bomb iPhone App Commercial
While we are on the topic of iPhones... despite what you may have heard or seen about Giant Bomb on your iPhone (NEVER!), it is in fact possible! Check out the awesome iPhone app commercial (And buy it?!)
Giant Bomb at Wrestlemania XXV
That is definitely the largest amount of crazy fans ever recorded on a Giant Bomb video, plus we get to see famous (arguably?) people pretending to be interested in the game, hilarious!
Dragon Ball: Evolution
From manga to anime to movie to game, this game is exactly what you would expect. I love Dragon Ball games, but this one is... well let’s just say it’s as good as the movie, not to mention it has the best cutscenes ever in a game. EVER. Thanks to CitizenKane for suggesting this one, I had already blocked this game out of my mind.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
And now dear reader, the quick look of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince with those two potter heads; Vinny and Ryan. This quick look is too funny! Don’t watch it near people who will give you strange looks for laughing out loud. Thanks to CitizenKane for reminding me of this gem!
Noby Noby Boy
What can I say about Noby Noby Boy.. If you were on drugs, this game would make sense. Jeff and Ryan try and struggle through this trippy-ass game full of magical crack, space squirrels, upside down dogs, zooming all the way out to space. Oh, and that crazy dude who made Katamari Damacy made this game. Awersome. Thanks to DanielJW!
2Human
You might be thinking I should have put Too Human instead of 2Human, like the game.. Well.. *Blat Blat Blat* Son. Thanks to Steve_C for reminding me of this one!
Crash Time
Another video with awesome and completly accurate impressions. Jeff and Ryan QL Crash Time, a terrible Race 'n' Chase game based on some crazy TV show in europe. The voice acting is amazing and so are the impressions! "I will hit the button for show you what just happened" Thanks to Bigbombomb for this one!
Halloween Message from Luchadeer
I think the best way to end this segment would be with a message from Luchadeer, the beloved mascot of Giant Bomb. So check out this hilarious and completely not scary at all video. (Help me! I’m in the basement room with the toilet. 911.)
If you have watched all these videos, then you have a good idea why Giant Bomb is in a special place in our hearts, however, you still aren’t done. If you really want to be one of us, or if you just want to spend more virtual time with Giant Bomb, here are some recommended, but not mandatory videos to check out.
Giant Bomb VS The Expo’s
E3 2008
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 or 4, Day End.
Some of the first video up on the site, but still some of the best! Watching them running around and having fun is what makes this site so unique, they make their own rules, and while remaining completely professional, are still totally juvenile, just like we all would be in the same situation, So check it out!
PAX 2008
Day 0, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5.
Giant Bomb at PAX 2008! This is the expo where GB gets their own panel to talk about the site... and random stuff. If you are wondering who those two crazy/ cool guys are that keep showing up, they are ex-gamespot friends of the crew, they go way back! Check out their Giant Bomb pages: Rich Gallup! and Alex Navarro!
Tokyo Game Show 2008
Day 0, Day 1, Day 2.
What happens when you release the Giant Bomb crew in Japan? Craazzyyyy Japanese things get recorded on video! I really want to go to Japan after watching this. They have a Norton Antivirus Robot! Enough said!
Game Developers Conference 2009
GDC 2009
Here we have Giant Bomb at GDC 2009, even if you don’t care, check this one out to see Brad with a full on beard!
E3 2009
Pre E3 Preperations
Attack on LACC
Kentia Hall Tour
Day 0, Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
E3 2009! This is the big one, lots of coverage, lots of laughs. Other than the actual 4 part show, we also have 2 *bonus* videos, before the show at the LA convention centre, and the preview of Kentia Hall, the most happening busiest place at E3!
PAX 2009
And finally, Giant Bomb at PAX 2009! Check out GB’s PAX Panel... The Giant Bomb Re-Reunion Tour: Tour Legit, Tour Quit! Plus: The Rainy Day Beef Bowl Challenge!
The Endurance Run
Episode One
We have nearly reached the end, so let’s finish off with the arguably most important video series on Giant Bomb, The Persona 4 Endurance Run! Watch Jeff and Vinny play through one of the best PS2 RPGs of all time. I won’t link all the videos, but here is the episode that started it all.
TANG
Coming eventually~
Extras
Death of the N-Gage
Jeff's InterviewTotally Sidetalkin' Website
First, start by reading Jeff’s interview with the creator of sidetalkin.com about the official death of the N-Gage, that guy is crazy! Once you are done that, I highly recommend you check out sidetalkin.com, the picture galleries are amazing.
Giant Bomb: The Song
Giant Bomb by Evan Brass.mp3 The video version
Check out this *AMAZING* song about Giant Bomb by Evan Brass, you can visit his website here.
Also check out this really awesome video a fan made using clips from various Giant Bomb videos:
Midnight Brown
Midnight Brown is a band, formed in December of 2003 by Jeff Gerstmann and Chris Henderson, their music has an electronic vibe to it, and is available free on I would love to throw the Suburban All-Stars up in here, but since their website is no longer hosted, I can’t find a site to download them from. If anyone has a link PM me. Suburban All-Stars are awesome.
So that is everything I could think up to include, hopefully you were able to watch a video that you had never seen before, and if not, I’m sure there were some great memories to relive in here. Please feel free to suggest anything I missed that should be included, and pass this along to anyone who is new to the site and wants to find these videos. Quick Look concluded!
Cheers guys!
- Xeiphyer.
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