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Giant Bombcast 08/18/2015

We've got thoughts on movies new and old, and by golly, you're gonna hear 'em. Also: video game tattoos, way too much Metal Gear, doping in electronic sports, and Dan's unexpected spiritual awakening. Don't forget to tip your server!

The Giant Bombcast is the world's most beloved video game podcast, and now it's available in video form.

Aug. 18 2015

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I have also fallen asleep playing Torchlight. Maybe they should start promoting it as a drug free sleep aid.

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It's fun when you discuss movies! Keep it up !

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Dan likes moba's now? Dammit Brad is corrupting everyone

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So Dan willingly cleared a busy bar with stink bombs and thereby deprived the bartenders from hundreds of dollars of potential pay just so he could get beers easily?! People who had nothing to do with his attitude of the establishment, and were there to earn a living.

That is so fucked up.

Wow. That story really made me upset. Did he ever think about this?

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love how jeff just dropped the "oh i went wedding cake tasting" and everyone was like "oh hmm!! time to pretend I know nothing about that!"

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Dan praising the Metal Gear series having the best storyline is like him praising Taco Bell being the best restaurant.

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Uhhhhhhhhhhhhh, was that cake-testing thing Jeff's way of telling us he's getting married? Was this brought up somewhere previously that I happened to miss? Congraaaatulations... mebe?

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@cheerupyuko: Yeah he announced he's getting married on either his tumblr or twitter page like a month ago.

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@zabant: I miss the UK. Spent a year there studying. Want to move. Tipping or lack there of was just one of the many little things you do that just makes sense.

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Battlefront 2 is the best Star Wars game

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I think all the Premium members will agree that there is one game that "Ranking Of Fighters" needs in the top spot!

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@m2cks: Aha, thanks for the info. Best wishes to them in that case. Now Jeff won't die alone in a sea of sealed Shenmue cases.

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@sil3n7 said:

When was Paul Rudd on the Giant Bomb front page?

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They had a picture of him holding the Snes Cartridge in this Ad i believe for some reason.

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@sravankb said:
@xdeser2 said:

Im really glad that I can still enjoy stuff.

Yeah. The Bombcast is pretty much a 3 hour soapbox at this point. I'm glad they have Drew on these. The only sane person on the podcast.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, I'm glad I hate so many things so I can enjoy the Bombcast.

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You tip taxi drivers in the US?

And bartenders? I mean if it's a great cocktail maybe...

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I have to give a big shout out to Dan this week. Not just for giving MOBAs a shot with HotS but also for being really forthright about his tendency to be dismissive of things that he doesn't immediately get the appeal of. Shows a lot of maturity on his part. Awesome stuff, Dan!

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@maluvin said:

I have to give a big shout out to Dan this week. Not just for giving MOBAs a shot with HotS but also for being really forthright about his tendency to be dismissive of things that he doesn't immediately get the appeal of. Shows a lot of maturity on his part. Awesome stuff, Dan!

Doesnt' everyone do this on the Bombcast?....At least Jeff and Dan exclusively...they trash anything they don't like.

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Certainly everyone does it to varying degree. A certain amount of it is pretty normal but beyond a certain point it can be a bit off-putting to watch or listen to especially when it's more dismissive rather than critical. I think Dan himself feels like sometimes he goes overboard and didn't necessarily feel 100% great about how it was coming across. He certainly could just ignore it without it being a big deal but if he thinks it's cutting him off from enjoying things or relating to players of a notable genre it's pretty awesome of him to reflect on his approach to things.

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@zabant said:

Fuck all that wishy washy 'What do I tip?' BS.

So happy I live in the UK, wage laws make tipping completely discretionary to the point nobody does it and if you do, you're seen as a twat who's trying to project an image of being wealthy.

The only time i'd even consider tipping would be at a fancy restaurant with a large group of people. As a server is paid the same wage for a single patron vs a massive group.

People who Tip Cab drivers and Hairdressers because they offered conversation are fucking assholes, stop incentivising strangers into to talking to me. I'm here for a service, not fucking akward 'please give me a tip' banter.

Amen!

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@supra411: came to say the same! Congratulations, Jeff!

@todomachi: I was really hoping they would play REVENGEANCE too. With Jeff as a special guest for at least one episode.

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Nvidia does not swap any promo codes for Arkham Knight. I got duped with my 970 and the only chance you have is go beg at your merchant.

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@dbene said:
@maluvin said:

I have to give a big shout out to Dan this week. Not just for giving MOBAs a shot with HotS but also for being really forthright about his tendency to be dismissive of things that he doesn't immediately get the appeal of. Shows a lot of maturity on his part. Awesome stuff, Dan!

Doesnt' everyone do this on the Bombcast?....At least Jeff and Dan exclusively...they trash anything they don't like.

It's funny how you guys say they do this, i honestly find Brad to be the most dismissive Staff member.

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Dan really won me over in this weeks bombcast. A cool dude.

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This is a pretty geat episode for personal growth.

I think Brad used to back up his negative opinions a lot more back in the old days. Jeff still usually does better about his whys and wherefores and will admit when it is more of a gut feeling or unsubstantiated / jokey hate. Dan almost always gives a why but it is usually a position difficult to respect and maybe he is just dumb trolling so it has become easy to just bin his opinion mentally. Some of my favorite moments are when they dial back and do some real talk about a game or topic they usually just jokely shrug off.

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holy metal gear spoilage. FUCK

Drew did yell "SPOILER" over and over before Dan dropped the big ones.

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@mrfluke said:

It's funny how you guys say they do this, i honestly find Brad to be the most dismissive Staff member.

I don't feel that way. Earlier this year Brad was arguing with Dan about the way he dismisses Monster Hunter and things in general and I've never had that conception of him. Any particular moments of Dismissive Brad that stand out to you?

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Roger Moore gets so much shit from people, the man is probably the most humble of all the Bond actors and does good work for UNICEF.

Moore had two great , three good, one mediocre and one bad film. Connery had two bad movies, so did Brosnan. Dalton and Craig have the best track record in my opinion. QOS didn't piss me off like everyone else.

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@mrfluke said:

It's funny how you guys say they do this, i honestly find Brad to be the most dismissive Staff member.

I don't feel that way. Earlier this year Brad was arguing with Dan about the way he dismisses Monster Hunter and things in general and I've never had that conception of him. Any particular moments of Dismissive Brad that stand out to you?

Well, i understand your view there with Dan, but chatting with him at the last 2 PAXs, he's not being for real dismissive of other genres, that's just how he says things.

and saying that, i openly digress on what i said about Brad, its just i find at times during the podcast episodes when they talk about games, he has a jaded- bored attitude towards games during conversation.

like i compare this to the beastcast, and i just find there's a lot more enthusiasm on that one vs the bombcast

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@mrfluke said:

like i compare this to the beastcast, and i just find there's a lot more enthusiasm on that one vs the bombcast

I definitely agree on that front. Ryan/Vinny really kept the energy up on the older bombcasts, and with them not on, the level of excitement is generally lower from the people on it; not necessarily in a negative sense, but the podcast has a much different vibe. Still enjoy it obviously. In a way the two podcasts complement each other well.

As for the Dan thing, I shouldn't have called it "dismissive", because as you said, it usually comes off as more negative through his mouth than what is probably in his head, and I acknowledge that, but what comes out of his mouth will probably never stop bugging me. And I know some people don't mind it and even revel in it and that's fine; because then I get to revel in Drew making comments like "welcome to knowing Dan Rykert!".

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@mrfluke said:

like i compare this to the beastcast, and i just find there's a lot more enthusiasm on that one vs the bombcast

I definitely agree on that front. Ryan/Vinny really kept the energy up on the older bombcasts, and with them not on, the level of excitement is generally lower from the people on it; not necessarily in a negative sense, but the podcast has a much different vibe. Still enjoy it obviously. In a way the two podcasts complement each other well.

As for the Dan thing, I shouldn't have called it "dismissive", because as you said, it usually comes off as more negative through his mouth than what is probably in his head, and I acknowledge that, but what comes out of his mouth will probably never stop bugging me. And I know some people don't mind it and even revel in it and that's fine; because then I get to revel in Drew making comments like "welcome to knowing Dan Rykert!".

Yea, so just like how the way Dan says stuff bugs you, is basically how Brad is to me, but as i say that, in a way, i also can't imagine the bombcast without him.

but your definitely right though, the two podcasts definitely complement each other well.

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I thank Drew for trying to put some sense into this tirade of cynicism. It didn't work, but at least he tried.

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Am i the only one that has a fondness for Tomorrow Never Dies? Jonathan Pryce is such a perfect Bond villain.

I also geek out every time i see the remote controlled car scene.