giantbomb.com/joinko-fi.com/giantbombJoin Jeff Grubb on Game Mess Mornings for a breakdown of the latest in gaming! This episode features news on the Switch 2's first new GameCube game, a surprising Resident Evil Requiem reveal, and speculation about a secret Mega Man game. Plus, we'll discuss EA's executive bonuses versus dwindling worker pay, and Remedy's FBC: Firebreak hitting a million players. Also, stay tuned for updates on Microsoft layoffs, the physical Turok Trilogy Bundle, and the unbelievable casting for the live-action Street Fighter movie. Don't miss the poll results and a new question for Monday's show!
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Why did Nintendo make Mario Kart World worse? | GMM 06.26.2025
giantbomb.com/joinko-fi.com/giantbombOn this episode of Game Mess Mornings, Jeff Grubb and Jon Martin dive into the latest gaming news!Headlines:Smash Bros. & Kirby Air Riders Rumor: Is Sakurai willing to make another Smash Bros. if he gets to develop a new Kirby Air Riders? We discuss the circulating rumor.Mario Kart World Patch Frustration: A new patch makes it harder to get standard three-lap races online, as the "Random" option now includes intermission courses.Nightdive Studios' Next Remaster: Rumor has it Nightdive Studios is working on a new remaster to be announced at Quakecon 2025.Amico Games on Switch & Steam: Despite previous delays, Amico has released some of its games on Switch and Steam, while still insisting a console release is coming.The Outer Worlds 2 Developed with Halo Devs: The sequel to The Outer Worlds sought advice from Halo developers to improve its gunplay and features, offering no loading screens and an $80 price tag.Peak Sells Two Million Copies: The indie hit from Landfall Games has sold two million units in just nine days, with future updates planned.Jack Black Returns as Officer Dick: Jack Black reprises his role as Officer Dick in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, joined by a new UK counterpart, Constable Richard.Gex Trilogy Finally Playable on Switch 2: A patch has been released for the Gex Trilogy, making it playable on the Nintendo Switch 2.Question of the Day:Do you believe Nintendo will release a Super Mario Maker 3 on Switch 2? Vote Yes or No!Tune in tomorrow for the results and more Game Mess Mornings! And don't forget to check out giantbomb.com/join for more from Jeff Grubb and Giant Bomb.
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Netflix Backing Away from Games
Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa start your Wednesday with news that Netflix is slowly stepping away from their video game initiative, Jurassic World Evolution 3 developers removing AI from the game, Nintendo had a hand in Death Stranding 2, and even more news!
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Death Stranding 2 Review Round Up
Jeff Grubb and Jason Fanelli go over review scores and how Death Stranding 2 is tracking, indie developers having difficulties with Switch 2 Dev Kits, problems with secondhand Switch 2s, layoffs at MindsEye, and even more to start the week!
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An Ad Claims Metroid Prime 4 is Out Now
Jeff Grubb and Jesse Vitelli end the week with confusion around a London Underground ad claiming Metroid Prime 4 is out, a Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Demo is spotted in the wild, updates on the Death Stranding movie, Crash Team Racing getting a big update, and more!
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