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The Giant Beastcast

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Episodes

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!

Aug 23, 20192 hr 8 min

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!

Aug 16, 20191 hr 58 min

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.

Aug 09, 20192 hr 16 min

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.

Aug 02, 20191 hr 50 min

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?!

Jul 26, 20192 hr 23 min

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.

Jul 19, 20191 hr 51 min

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!

Jul 12, 20192 hr 50 min

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 off your fireworks!

Jul 05, 20191 hr 43 min

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!

Jun 28, 20192 hr 2 min

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.

Jun 21, 20192 hr 13 min

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.

Jun 14, 20191 hr 15 min

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!

Jun 07, 20192 hr 4 min

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!

May 31, 20192 hr 37 min

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!

May 24, 20192 hr 4 min

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!

May 17, 20192 hr 7 min

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, and so much more!

May 10, 20192 hr 14 min

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!

May 03, 20192 hr 26 min

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.

Apr 26, 20192 hr 56 min

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!

Apr 19, 20192 hr 38 min

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.

Apr 12, 20192 hr 3 min

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.

Apr 05, 20193 hr 8 min

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!

Mar 29, 20192 hr 39 min

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 Stadia puns!

Mar 22, 20192 hr 27 min

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.

Mar 15, 20191 hr 36 min

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!

Mar 08, 20192 hr 32 min

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!

Mar 01, 20192 hr 26 min

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 of Trials Rising.

Feb 22, 20192 hr 12 min

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 is good and which candy is not good.

Feb 15, 20192 hr 22 min

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!

Feb 08, 20192 hr 3 min

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 restaurants!

Feb 01, 20192 hr 41 min
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