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 best community offerings from the previous week. First, to any of you being impacted by the United States west coast fires, please stay safe and healthy. Also, be aware some members of the staff have been impacted by this event as well. On a lighter note, the community is still BUZZING about the Xbox Series X/S news! Everyone is still mulling over the two SKUs and if Microsoft's "leasing" program holds any appeal to them. The staff, Jeff in particular, continue to explore streaming games during "off-hours" in hopes of reaching out to different timezones. Unfortunately, these streams very often go unannounced as they are spur of the moment decisions, but be aware they are something to be aware of in the future. However, with all of that in mind, let's jump into the site-related housekeeping!
- Fellow moderator thatpinguino was a guest on the Games and Online Harassment Hotline podcast! If you were ever interested in learning more about how Giant Bomb's moderation process works, give it a listen!
- Abby was a guest on the Live from the PoolHouse podcast! If you are down for in-depth discussions Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, going to the bars, and faking accents, then this is the podcast for you!
- Alex's cat passed away this weekend. If you can, send them your well wishes.
Tweets
@giantbomb @GBDudersFeed @DanRyckert @ybbaaabby @VinnyCaravella @alex_navarro Reliving my favorite series b/c why not? Wanted to GET IN THERE for the best faces on this cut. pic.twitter.com/hedzOXyvH0
— Bizit (@spathsports) September 7, 2020
Bought the shadow box months ago, @Pamsteropolous got tired of it sitting around so she put it together for me. Still need to get some putty to mount the spinner in a spinnable position but it looks good. @giantbomb pic.twitter.com/pd3mSaYlsh
— Michael Bataligin (@bigevil1987) September 7, 2020
It was close, but all pumpkin flavored items have now been outlawed by Giant Bomb Chat. pic.twitter.com/b3JO397cqR
— Brad Lynch (@MarinoV1) September 8, 2020
When I grow up I want to be a boy who lives in a giant fruit.
— Giant Bomb Out of Context (@giantbomb_ooc) September 10, 2020
- Ben Pack, 2020
A wild payoff to a Top 5 Cursed Giant Bomb moment. pic.twitter.com/kMvPn61fOf
— Dave (@thedaytodave) September 11, 2020
Help.... pic.twitter.com/iyPvedwYJ4
— GB Duders Feed (@GBDudersFeed) September 12, 2020
Clips
Giant Bomb Jeff's Stint As An Astronaut (By: Liam Tasker)
I don't know who decided to upload this old PAX panel video clip of saying "I'M AN ASTRONAUT!" while putting a plastic bag on this head and then getting murdalized by Patrick, but I needed this.
Giant Bombcast 460 Highlight - A Question About The Last Of Us Part 2 (By: Semi-Active Giant Bomb Archiver)
Here's a blast from the past for all of you Giant Bomb fans! During Bombcast Episode #460 way back in 2016 the staff very quickly dismissed the idea of The Last of Us Part II being a launch title on PS5 and doubting the very notion a PS5 would launch by 2020.
It was a different time.
Community Activities
Marvel's Avengers Online Co-Op Community (By: @bearhardt)
If there are any users who are playing Marvel's Avengers, here's a link to the community online friends list! Just post a comment indicating which version you are playing and share your username! Recently, the PS4 group put out a call to see if there were any users interested in an online meetup!
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 Online Meetup Thread (By: @irishfriar212)
Are any of you looking to play Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 online? Don't forget, here's the Giant Bomb community online hookup thread! Just drop a comment with your username and platform of preference!