Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Giant Bomb Community Spotlight. I, ZombiePie, am once again honored to be your host as we look back at the important site-related news and best user-created works from the previous week! GOTY 2025 might be a distant memory, but the Giant Bomb staff and community have been as busy as ever!
First, Chuck has some major announcements to share about the site if you didn't catch them earlier. This includes an unlisted video you can watch that details how the site is progressing, bugs they are aware of, and what the next big objectives for them are in the future. If you have thoughts about what they have shared, feel free to comment in the video or maybe even the official discussion thread for it on the forums.
Second, Chuck implemented an update to all of you that have been submitting articles or reviews. They adjusted article/review content widths to put new and current writing in focus. The previous dimensions were to better accommodate older content made on the old site.
Likewise, Chuck will be "on assignment" for a week which means they will not be working on site updates or bug fixes until the week of January 26th. If something is impacting your use of the site, please continue to send things to [email protected], but please understand there will be a wait time for your request.
For those of you with Giant Bomb Premium, the Grubbsnax Question Thread is pinned on the Premium board and is the go-to place for people to share questions they'd like Grubb to investigate for upcoming editions Grubbsnax.
Finally, and this is THE BIG ONE this week, many wiki pages are now usable and even mobile friendly! The wiki still has a long way to go before it gets to where it was before the new site, but you can check out how pages are planned to look and what new things are in store for the future. Also, if you want to help with designing and formatting wiki pages, throw your hat into the "Wiki-Street-Team" channel on the Giant Bomb Discord.
Videos & Art
Giant Bomb Dot Com - Site Update 01 (By: Giant Bomb)
As mentioned earlier, chuck has shared an unlisted video that lays out how things are going with the site rebuild, what the next big objectives are in the future, and what everyone can do to help with the process. If you haven't already given it a watch, please do when you have time!
Voice Mail Dump Truck Tech Deck (By: The platonic ideal of a truck)
Over on the Giant Bomb Discord, The platonic ideal of a truck, shared the skate deck they made inspired by the Voice Mail Dump Truck. If you want to see all of the images of the deck, check out the "Hall of Fame" section of the Discord or my Bsky post sharing the pictures of this amazing work of art!
Community Articles
Hottest Mess 2025: Community Poll WINNERS (By: allthedinos)
The end of the first full week of 2026 means it is finally time to review the final results for the Giant Bomb community voting for "Hottest Mess 2025." The winner isn't exactly a surprise, but you might be shocked to see what got second and third place as well as the top five vote getters.
Go! Go! GOTY! '25: Odds and Sods Edition +
Mento's Month: December '25 (By: Mento)
The Community Article feature hasn't slowed Mento down! In fact, they have return to their usual form of providing the site and community with TWO wonderfully written essays instead of one! The first shares three games that they felt like they couldn't write complete separate and dedicated articles about: South of Midnight, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, and Keeper.
Additionally, with the start of a new month that means their usual monthly write-up summarizing their gaming and anime enjoying highlights and lowlights. Whether you want video game or anime recommendations, their monthly review blogs are always a delight.
The 2025 Moosies Video Game Awards Part 2. (By: MooseyMcMan)
MooseyMcMan also shares the second part to their GOTY awards show on the site and much like the first, this one exhaustively examines all of the most notable gaming experiences from the last year for them.
A List of Good Games I Played in 2025 (By: ford_dent)
ford_dent took some time off of their usual Doom or TMNT-related activities on the site to share which games overall impressed or delighted them the most. And before you ask, yes, Doom The Dark Ages is in this article.
Invis's Favorite Games of 2025 [PART 1] (By: lnvis)
Taking a note from their fellow Giant Bomb users, Invis has split their usual GOTY-related shenanigans into a multi-part write-up series. You can catch the first part and read all about their gaming highlights in 2025 right now.
ZombiePie's End Of The Year 2025 Multimedia Extravaganza! (Part 2) (By: ZombiePie)
Part two of ZombiePie's multimedia extravaganza is up on the site for your reading pleasure! Learn all about their highs, lows, and everything in-between in the world of video games, anime, music, and more!
MyNameIsFatMike's 2025 Games of the Year (By: MyNameIsFatMike)
MyNameIsFatMike finally got on publishing their GOTY 2025 article on the site and you can give it a read by clicking the link above. You might be surprised to see which games they most enjoyed last year!
TMNT Tactical Takedown is a Pleasant Surprise (By: ford_dent)
ford_dent is back on the site and talking about TMNT games again! This time TMNT Tactical Takedown is the subject of their analysis and you should see if ninja turtles and tactics are a match made in heaven.
Forum Posts Worth Checking Out
Announcements
Video API Is Being Tested Now (By: chucktowski)
Whether you yourself are an app developer or maybe the fan of an app that used the Giant Bomb video API like Bomb Cyclone, feel free to drop a comment in this thread to get an update about the Giant Bomb API.
General Discussion
What Games Have You Played Had The Most Unlikable Protagonists And Why (By: chocobodude3)
Can you think of a game you played recently or maybe in the past where the protagonist is completely or totally unlikable? What's the name of the game and what made the main character such a dweeb or asshole?
How Long Do You Want/Expect A 'Big' Story-Based Game To Last You In Terms Of Weeks/Months? (By: bigsocrates)
How long do you ACTUALLY want your big narrative-focused games? How about AAA open-world games? How long is too long with different game genres that you play? Share your thoughts and join the conversation in this thread!
Are You Most Attached To The Gaming Generation That Was Current In Your Teen Years? (By: thewalkindude)
Are we most attached or most nostalgic for the generation of gaming we grew up with during our teens? Whether your answer is "yes" or "no" share why you think this stereotype exists in the gaming hobby.
Animal Crossing 3.0 Update Is Live! (By: laughingman)
Have any of you checked out the 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Do you like the changes and is it enough to get you to return to the game? Anything still stick out as needing improvement?
Lego Thread -- Currently Building/Anticipating (By: jjweatherman)
Inspired by the recent batch of Nintendo-related LEGO announcements, but are there any of you currently building LEGOs or maybe are interested in doing so in the future? If so, share away in this thread!
What Are You Reading? (By: atheistpreacher)
The community "What are you reading?" thread from the old site is back on the forums and better than ever! So, as the title suggests, have any of you picked up a book recently? What are your favorites from 2025?
Anthem Discussion & RIP Thread (By: bigsocrates)
We actually had a handful of Giant Bomb users that played Anthem before the game's servers went offline. Were you one of them? Even if you didn't catch the game during its final moments, did you ever play the game? What do you think should be the final word on the game?
Switch Year In Review 2025 (By: laughingman)
Have you gotten your Switch Year in Review stat cards yet? Join the rest of the community in sharing your placards by posting them in the thread linked above! Were you surprised by your final results and do you think they paint a strong or weak Switch 2 launch window?
Steam Deck in 2026? (By: daddybojangles)
Is the Steam Deck a good investment in 2026? With the cheapest SKU of the device gone, is buying one new a sound decision? Anyone try the refurbished or used ones you can buy officially on Steam or even eBay?
What Choice Of Game Mistakes Do You Keep Making Over And Over? (By: bigsocrates)
Here's a gaming discussion topic that got a bunch of people to share their experiences with: what's a gaming mistake you keep making? Are you weak to gacha hooks? Is there a franchise you can't stop buying DLC or microtransactions in? There just has to be something that you keep falling for, so what is it?
First Time Approaching Buying Or Building A Gaming PC (By: nhnc)
Stuff seems totally screwed, but are there cases or circumstances in which someone could consider building or buying a PC in 2026? What should interested buyers do in this climate? Is there any way a person can make a significant PC hardware purchase without getting screwed?
Niche/Dumb Question. What Do You Do With Games In Your Library That Are No Longer Playable At All? (By: bigsocrates)
The title really says it all, but when an online game gets its server shut down or something you previously enjoyed is made inoperable for whatever reason, what do you do with that game in your library?
Premium-Only
Grubbsnax Question Thread (By: jeffgrubb)
For those of you with Premium subs, you can head on over to the Premium-Only board and possibly get a question answered during Grubbsnax if you write and post it in this thread. Huge props to Grubb for taking the time to engage with the forums to whip up some community engagement!
Are The Blight Boys Ok? (By: baltmatrix)
Box Office Bust is DEFEATED! Join the rest of the Giant Bomb community in congratulating Minotti in slaying what might actually be the worst game played for Blight Club! I mean, it can't possibly get any worse, right?
Suggestions & Bug Box
Bombcast Audio Downloads? [ANSWERED/SOLVED] (By: csl316)
People Unable To Find The First Episode Of Leisure Suit Minotti Blight Club [ANSWERED] (By: alwaysbeclothing)
There are only a few new threads form the Bug Box board worth reviewing this week. Remember, if you encounter any issues with the site to use this board to report them but with Chuck away on assignment for a week it may be a while before you get a response this time.
Lists
Games With The Most Unlikable Protagonists (By: chocobodude3)
chocobodude3 has a real funny list concept on the site wherein they are trying to make a list of the most annoying an unlikable video game protagonists to have ever graced video games! As you can see in the image included above, there have definitely been some DOOZIES in the history of video games.
PlayStation Collection (By: Marino)
If you follow them on social media, you might be aware that Marino has a pretty impressive PS1 collection and with this list you can see what games complete their collection. It's nearly 200 games long, so, be warned, this list is a long one!
Most Anticipated Games of 2026 (By: epicbenjamin)
Some big games are coming out in 2026, so, epicbenjamin decided to list out all of the 2026 releases they are most excited about. Whether it be a AAA release like GTA VI or maybe something smaller or more indie, they have a nice spread with this list.
Also, if you have premium, don't forget to consider making your own 2026 Most Anticipated list when you have time!
GOTY 2025 (By: MajorMitch)
Best of 2025 (By: bagheera)
GOTY 2025 (By: adamwd)
Best of 2025 (By: remixrunixlp)
As always, I'm more than happy to share GOTY 2025 lists that come in well after Giant Bomb wrapped up their GOTY content. It's never too late to talk about which games you enjoyed the most from 2025 but just remember the list creation suite is still locked behind Giant Bomb premium before a full implementation in the future.
User Reviews
Trüberbrook review by velutha
velutha gave Trüberbrook a whirl recently and shares in their user review on Giant Bomb why they couldn't help but feel a tad bit disappointed. Despite being intrigues by its art style, what rubbed them the wrong way?