Giant Bomb Isn’t Dead—It’s Just in the Hands of Its Own Now

PAX East 2025 brought a lot of excitement this year—but one of the loudest, most emotional reactions didn’t come from a game trailer. It came from a panel once known as Blight Club, when Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti confirmed that Giant Bomb is no longer under Fandom’s ownership—because they bought it back.

Yes. Giant Bomb is now independently owned by Grubb, Minotti, Jeff Bakalar, Jan Ochoa, and Dan Ryckert. And when that news hit the panel crowd? Absolute chaos. Standing ovation. Roaring applause. It was one of those “the internet actually did something right” moments.

What’s the Deal?

Jeff Grubb dropped the bomb (pun 100% intended): he no longer works for Fandom, and Giant Bomb now belongs to the people who actually make Giant Bomb. After years of corporate buyouts, pivots, and near-death experiences, the team has taken it into their own hands—literally.

While Fandom may still be involved in a support role, they apparently listened to community feedback about Giant Bomb’s direction and gave the team space to make this happen. The crowd’s response made it clear: this was the right call.

So What’s Next?

• Blight Club is back with a new season launching on Wednesday
  
• Memberships will be available at $5–$10, but don’t worry—most content will remain free
  
• They’re not leaning into some heavy-handed subscription wall—they’re keeping things weird and accessible
  
• The team wants to support community weirdness, too, encouraging fan content and ongoing engagement
  

Jeff, Mike, Jan, Dan, and Baccalaure kept the energy high, made it clear this isn’t just a name grab—it’s a mission. They want to get Giant Bomb back to what made it special in the first place: chaos, culture, and content that doesn’t need to be “monetized to death.”

Final Thoughts

Giant Bomb’s not just surviving—it’s rebooting with the people who actually care about it. And judging by the crowd reaction at PAX East? The fans are 100% here for it.

The bomb didn’t drop. It detonated in the best way possible. So make sure to show your support in any way you can! YouTube, Spotify, heck, even memberships! Show your appreciation for this huge step for Giant Bomb!