# Giant Bombcast 955: Smash or Pass

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Podcast: [Giant Bombcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/giant-bombcast-622252)
Published: 2026-08-26T01:15:27+00:00
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Duration seconds: 7489

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This week we're starting with the NEWS because Opening Night Live just happened and we're gonna recap it! We get into all of the other big news stories like the ongoing GTA VI leaks, PlayStation hammering home console exclusivity, and more! We also chat about the Duskbloods network test, Marvel Snap, Twisted Towers, and Blood Dungeon. Speaking of Blood Dungeon, for the first 50 NEW subcribers to Giant Bomb Premium, YOU get a Steam code for Blood Dungeon ! Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join -------------------- This episode is brought to you by Video Game Town, a truly indie website that is constantly striving to employ and pay some of your favorite writers to build a new community for smart and fun gaming coverage. Check them out at videogame.town for daily pieces! You can directly support them on Patreon at patreon.com/videogametown for exclusive articles and podcasts. -------------------- Timestamps ( note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive ): 0:00:00 Intro 0:26:07 Gamescom News Roundup 0:48:31 The GTA 6 Leaker War Is Getting Weirder 0:52:56 Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle returns at a higher price 0:55:13 Sony Is Saying “Only On PS5” Again 0:58:31 Microsoft Stops Giving Circana Its Digital Sales Data 1:02:56 Marvel Snap Draft League 1:06:15 Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls 1:09:21 Twisted Tower 1:12:54 The Duskbloods 1:20:42 Blood Dungeon 1:27:43 EMAILS! 1:47:46 YouTube Super Chats 2:00:23 Outro

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