Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Giant Bomb Community Spotlight and I, ZombiePie, am once again honored to be your host as we look back at the recent site and staff-related news and best user-created works from the previous week!
As you all already know, the Giant Bomb staff are attending PAX East 2026. When it comes to VODs and archives of the Giant Bomb PAX panels, sit tight as PAX gets back to Jan and company with the archives. For now you can catch most of the panels on PAX's official YouTube account.
In case you missed it, Chuck dropped an unlisted video on the Giant Bomb YouTube account that reviewed a rundown of the new tier list feature and also provided an update on the state of the website. As they review in the video, the site improvements are just for the tier lists, but also the regular lists and article creation. Most of these features are still locked behind premium due to moderation and SEO spammers. Nonetheless, on top of relaying his current thoughs about the wiki Chuck has confirmed that profile pages are coming back.
However, and Chuck only mentioned this briefly but it is incredibly important: if you missed the window to preserve your old Giant Bomb account by opting in, send an email to [email protected].
The 03/25/2026 GMM didn't show up on premium feeds briefly because it has the wrong name and Chuck had to manually fix it. If your feed isn't showing this, try manually refreshing your feed.
Friendly reminder that if you wish to change your email address from an older account to one you are more likely to use, you can't change this from your profile page and instead need to send an email to [email protected].
Fan Art
Space Ace - Blightning Round Posters (By: jea_rum)
Huge props to jea_rum for making these INCREDIBLE Space Ace - Blightning Round posters! They really captured the art of the game as they reimagined the game characters for some of our favorite Blight Club characters!
And as always, if you enjoy jearum's art don't forget that they are still taking commissions over at their ko-fi page!
Space Ace Blight Club Animated Art Hints +
GB Stands For Game Boy (By: Pickle_Giraffe)
Pickle_Giraffe isn't quite ready to release a new entry of their "Blight Club Animated" series, but they have posted a couple of hints of what to expect in the near future. Whether it be Dan as the proverbial Space Ace, Grubb as a damsel in distress, or Mike as the blue meanie; we have a venerable couple of masterful Giant Bomb fan arts this week.
Along with those two works, Pickle_Giraffe also imagined Dan, Mike, and Grubb as characters in a classic GameBoy game!
Community Articles
DOOM Port Corner, Entry 3: Sega Saturn (By: ford_dent)
The Sega Saturn port for Doom is fairly notorious among Doom lovers thanks to John Carmack really, really hating affine texture warping and that causing the pixels and FOV in the game being fucked. To learn about that and more, check out ford_dent's post about the game!
Indie Game of the Week 460: Mercury Fallen (By: Mento)
Like clockwork, Mento is back with another entry in their "Indie Game of the Week" feature and this one looks at Mercury Fallen! Read why they can't recommend the game despite thinking there's some meat on its tactics-based bones.
Sony, It’s Time to Bring Back LittleBigPlanet (By: pauljeremiah)
The franchise was a fixture on the PS3 and pauljeremiah can't help but wonder where LittleBigPlanet has gone. As they share why they are still nostalgic for the game, read their pitch on why they think Sony should revive the now dormant series.
Let's Review Demos From The February 2026 Steam Next Fest - Part 2 (By: ZombiePie)
Steam's February Next Fest event might be a month behind us, but Giant Bomb moderator ZombiePie still wants to share their thoughts about a bevy of game demos they played during the event that made a strong impression on them. Read what they were and if they plan to pick any of the full releases of the games in question by clicking the link above.
What's the Greatest Video Game: Donkey Kong Bananza (By: imunbeatable801)
As I did when they last published a write-up on the forums, I'm including this entry in imunbeatable801's "What's the Greatest Video," series with the "normal" community articles considering it is a community article in spirit. Nevertheless, if you want to read what they thought of Donkey Kong Bananza and its terrain modifying hijinks, give their latest post a read when you have the time!
It Looks Like I'm Going To Be Playing Final Fantasy XIII-2 Because I'm Stupid And Impulsive And Don't Have Anything Else I Want To Play. (By: bigsocrates)
Similarly, bigsocrates provides an in-depth and in-progress update on their time and experience playing Final Fantasy XIII-2. Did the game and its time travel-based story do anything for them? Read to find out and feel free to share your overall thoughts about the Fabula Nova Crystallis initiative.
Forum Posts Worth Checking Out
Announcements
Email Digests Are Disabled (By: chucktowski)
Again, the Giant Bomb Digest is on a slight hiatus until Chuck can fix a few things that ended up causing issues for the site's VM as well as people getting emails they did not sign up for.
Let's Test The Video RSS Feed For Grubbsnax Premium! (By: chucktowski)
As shared in previous weeks, Chuck wants YOUR HELP in testing the new Video RSS Feed for Grubbsnax Premium to make sure the premium RSS Feeds are working as designed! If this is an issue that has plagued you before, drop a comment in this thread.
In fact, don't forget to check out the Video RSS Feed over here!
General Discussion
Massive PS5 Price Hikes. I Miss When Consoles Fell In Price. (By: bigsocrates)
It's the big news everyone is talking about, but what's everyone's reaction to the PS5 price hikes that just got announced? Does this bode poorly for the future of gaming? Join the discussion on the Giant Bomb forums in the thread linked above!
The GB Album Club 110 - Clube da Esquina by Milton Nascimento & Lô Borges (By: unclejam23)
This edition of the Giant Bomb Album of the Week Club is getting psychedelic and funk by listening to Clube da Esquina by Milton Nascimento & Lô Borges! If you have any thoughts or want to join in next time, comment here!
Ivy Road, Makers Of Wanderstop, Are Shuttering (By: bigsocrates)
Ivy Road has announced that they are shuttering even though their last game, Wanderstop courted Game of the Year laurels and awards. Is this yet another sign that the mid-tier developer is in decline? Is anyone still taking risks on narrative games?
Let's Talk Tutorials! (By: laughingman)
When was the last time you played a game tutorial and thought "Hey this is pretty good!" Can you think of any games that led you through a tutorial and you really understood their initial and late-game mechanics? What made them so good?
What Sort Of Genres Or Sub-genres Would You Like To See Them Revive In The Video Game Industry? (By: gtxforza)
Can you think of any video game sub-genres that you feel are moments away from a proper comeback? What deserves the roguelike deckbuilder renaissance these days? Is anyone up for a 3D fighting game or a text adventure game?
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Hype/Skeptic Thread (By: dovahbeats)
Are there any Giant Bomb fans that are curious about The Expanse: Osiris Reborn? Are you hyped or skeptical of it and its ability to capture the spirit of Mass Effect? Join in on the Giant Bomb community discussion about the game using the link above!
Epic Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees Blaming Lower Fortnite Engagement And Market Conditions (By: bigsocrates)
What's your reaction to the layoffs recently announced at Epic? If Fortnite isn't even making enough money for suits, is the industry just cooked? Does this news paint a murky picture about EGS being a money pit?
Premium-Only
Cat Stats (By: mafuchi)
Inspired by Chuck's 9 Lives of Mister Mistofelees series, mafuchi decided to create stat sheets/cards for the cats that they own in real life. Whether you want to appreciate what they made or want to make your own cards, check out the thread linked above.
Delayed Podcast Feeds (By: bonta)
Did you have issues with the Game Mess Mornings feed? The feed had the wrong date in the title and if you are still having issues, you can manually refresh the feed and it should be working as intended. If you are still experiencing issues, feel free to drop a comment.
AYO! Tier Lists Are Up And Available To Be Made On Giant Bomb For Premium Users! (By: ZombiePie)
Tier Lists are up and running on Giant Bomb! If you end up making anything whacky or fun using the new tier-making suite, feel free to promote it in this thread! The stupider and wackier, the better if you ask me!
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!
Lists
Nintendo 64 Games With English Fan Translations (By: cyberlink420)
cyberlink420 made a traditional list on Giant Bomb but don't let that be the reason why you don't check it out! It is a highly informative deep dive on the best N64 fan translations! Which ones are recommendable and which ones still feel like a work in progress? Read to find out!
Tier Lists
Pokemon Starters Ranked by How Well They'd Do Your Taxes (By: zaktius)
Alright, we have a new candidate for "Best User-Created Tier List on Giant Bomb, 2026" and it comes from user zaktius! And as you can see from the title they hilariously made a tier list on "Pokemon Starters Ranked by How Well They'd Do Your Taxes!"
The Definitive Ranking of Every Pokemon (Gen 1 So Far) (By: remixrunixlp)
Speaking of which, where are my Pokémon fans at? It took a few tries, but Giant Bomb user remixrunixlp managed to get every single Gen 1 Pokémon on a tier list! So, if you have premium and feel like ranking every monster from Gen 1, this tier list template is for you!
ROBOT MASTERS AT HOME (By: baltmatrix)
baltmatrix made a Mega Man-inspired tier list on the site but this one ranks all of the Robot masters in the franchise based on how assistive they would be helping you do chores at home! If you have a different take on which robots would be best suited to clean your dishes, consider having a go at their template!
Ranking of My Favorite Final Fantasy Song from Each Game (By: chamurai)
chamurai decided to make a Final Fantasy tier list but went with ranking all of the FF games they have played based on the best individual song in the game. Final Fantasy VIII's "Eyes on Me" is iconic, but does it rank alongside V's "Battle on the Big Bridge?"
The Ranking Of BioWare Games/Expansions (By: chocobodude3)
How do the newer games BioWare has made compare to the classic games from when the studio was run by The Doctors? Well, it depends if you ask chocobodude3 on their tier list tackling this very topic.
Old Arcade Games (By: largemario)
Which old school or "classic" arcade games have aged like fine wine and which ones have aged like milk? That question is at the heart of Giant Bomb user largemario's tier list and get ready for some spicy hottakes with this one!
The Actual Ranking of Trails Games (By: borgmaster)
borgmaster decided to keep things "simple" with their tier list for the Mario franchise on Giant Bomb! They only have three categories but if you have Giant Bomb Premium you can edit their template to easily make your own tier list.
Also from borgmaster, here's their Trails in the Sky tier list that has started a literal war on the site with users coming out of the woodwork to make rebuttal tier lists in reaction to theirs!
This Is The Authentic Trails Ranking (By: ltsquigs)
And here is one such reactionary list on the site to borgmaster, former site engineer ltsquigs has returned to the site to publish what they consider the "definitive" ranking of Trails games from best to worst and you can see how they did by clicking the link above!
Game Boy Advance Tier List (By: mocbucket62)
Which Game Boy Advance are the best and which ones are the worst? mocbucket62 tried to answer that question and they make no qualms about the fact that their tier list is clouded by nostalgia. So, what would your tier list look like?
Resident Evil Tier List (By: genejacket)
genejacket finally wrapped up their time with Resident Evil Requiem and as a result, decided to try their hand at ranking it alongside every single game that bears the Resident Evil name. How do they rank the remake games compared to their originals? There's only one way to find out.
Left 4 Dead Tier List (By: cristianarg)
Even cristianarg is getting in on the tier list-making fun on Giant Bomb! Their tier list this week ranks the Left 4 Dead games and the best and worst Left 4 Dead clones! Do you like the first or second Left 4 Dead game more and does Vermantide rank alongside either?
SF6 Tier List (By: thisisdell)
thisisdell has some STRONG opinions about Street Fighter 6 following the Alex patch and airs their grievances by using a tier list of who they think are the beneficiaries and losers of the patch. Do you have any thoughts on the matter?
Black Box NES Games - 2026 (By: sicjake)
The black box NES games have a cool and sleek look that make them great to have in your retro game collection but how many of them are actually fun to play? sicjake answers that exact question on this tier list!
Zelda Games (By: tolkoto)
TLB Zelda Ranking (By: timelordburrito)
Zelda Tier List (By: honestom23)
Actual Zelda Ranking (real)(not fake)(made by a human)(not ai) (By: drrandle)
The Only Correct Zelda Tier List (By: walkentall27)
Zelda Ranking (By: durandir)
Zelda Games (By: meepismurder)
Zelda Ranking (By: deathmetaldan)
Duders... there were so many Zelda tier lists this week that I just do not have the mental capacity or space to write blurbs for each and every one of them. The point of origin for all of this cool Zelda-based tier list-making tomfoolery? None other than Mike Minotti who's list ended up being one of the safer ones dropped on the site!
The debates at hand? Are you a Major's Mask pervert who ranks it higher than Ocarina of Time? Speaking of which, is Ocarina of Time at the top of your tier list thanks to its legacy or do you think it has waned with its growing age? How do you wrestle with recency bias when ranking Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom? All of these questions have led to some real interesting lists you can check out above!