Game & Watch with Aaron & James

“It's true. I love her. Maybe after this is settled... Maybe then.” This week, Aaron and James are joined by a very special guest as they explore a masterful Batman film and pay tribute to the late legendary actor, Kevin Conroy. There is no shortage of love for The Animated Series and its legacy here, and you’d be hard-pressed to find something in the film that the three of them don’t like. Why do...

“It's no use prevaricating about the bush.” This week, Aaron and James indulge in their peckishes for cheese and stop-motion animation to discuss a beloved classic. Join them as they praise the delightful duo of Wallace and Gromit, while finding a bit of time to tuck into a bit of Wensleydale.

Oh, baby! Halloween season may be over, but Aaron and James couldn't care less. This week, they tackle a wild ride of a horror movie with some help from a special guest and noted nonfan of the genre, who lends the hosts her invaluable red-flag-spotting skills. And there are red flags aplenty, as a situation with a double-booked Airbnb produces the stuff of nightmares. Buckle up and enjoy! (It must...

Ki ki ki, ma ma ma. Right in time for Spooky Day, Aaron and James are joined by a special guest to talk about a below-the-radar game that has a surprising amoung of depth and plenty of camp counselors to murder. Listen in to find out the best strategies for counselors and Jasons, and to find out why this game is so damn fun and charming. You'll also learn why Tommy Jarvis can’t always save the day...

"The way I see it someone's out to make a sequel. You know, cash in on all the movie murder hoopla." Don’t SHRIEK, or even SHOUT, CRY, or SCREECH - calm down everyone! This week, Aaron and James tackle a sequel that will leave you … yelling about its issues.

"You'd be surprised at the things you find when you go looking." Boy, isn't that the truth. This week, join Aaron and James as they discuss an excellent indie horror gem, filled with an exciting blend of gruesome practical effects, good "bad" acting, and, of course, Lovecraftian influence. If you love gore, tentacles, and cults, this one is for you.

A dolphin who travels through time… an ancient empire fallen into ruin… a Vortex Queen who seemingly keeps entire pods of dolphins in her stomach… This week, Aaron and James discuss a cryptic game with a cryptic plot and cryptic orcas. What did they think about this puzzling undersea adventure? Listen and find out!

"I know that sounds like a cat poster, but it's true." Finally, they made a film for Lego fans. This week, Aaron and James tackle this 2014 animated feature and rediscover their love for the little colored bricks. But do the story and themes hold up, or do they have themselves a couple of mismatched Mega Blocks on their hands? Listen and find out!

We all love a good film series, but not all third entries are as satisfying as the films that come before (or after, in some cases). Join Aaron and James this week as they share their top five favorite third entries, and decide for yourselves whether they bend the rules too much to include a few of their picks. (Not that it'll matter, of course. We already recorded it and we don't care!)

"Until I slit that beast's stomach... and at least find Hyun-seo's body... I'll never leave this world in peace." Stay out of the river this week, as James and Aaron discuss the 2006 monster movie, The Host! Not to be confused with multiple similarly named films, this Korean joint directed by Parasite's Bong Joon-ho might just give you a craving for some formaldehyde.

We've got a Klear Klassic for you this week, folks. Join Aaron, James, and a very special guest as they talk about one of the most beloved platformers of all time. (And, to at least one of them, one of the best video games period.) Tune in as they explore every aspect of the game, from its fantastic character and level design to its diverse and glorious score. From its gorgeous backdrops to its we...

"Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor." This week, Aaron and James take a trip on the Bifrost and discuss an early entry in the MCU. Just like Odin favored one of his sons, fans favor many other entries over this one, but there are still some things to enjoy as the MCU finds its footing.

“Treasure the experience. Dreams fade away after you wake up.” This week, Aaron and James decided to swap bodies to discuss one of the best animated movies of the 21st Century. As life-affirming as a trip to the cafe , this movie is something, much like an Armageddon-level disaster, that cannot be ignored.

All aboard! This week, Aaron and James take a trip to Hell to dissect an invigoratingly fun strategic card game. Join them as they break down the basic rules, strategies, and deck types needed to defeat those dastardly angels, and listen as they spread the good word about how much of a blast the game is to play.

"You want this power? You're going to get it." Like Jennifer Lawrence, James wants out of this limp-to-the-finish finale to the X-Men franchise. Will Aaron convince him that this movie is serviceable, or like Jessica Chastain, will we have no idea what we're even doing? It's always a dice roll, so listen and find out!

For this week’s episode, Aaron and James set out to sea to ponder a refreshingly unique indie detective game. As this is your standard sea voyage, absolutely nothing goes wrong and no one is murdered. So, join your hosts as they wander the ship, bored to the gills because, as just mentioned - and we can’t stress this enough - nothing happens, nothing goes wrong, and absolutely no one is decapitate...

This week, Aaron and James take a break from their short hiatus to talk about their favorite -- and least favorite -- video game controllers. Better buckle up because Heads. Will. Roll. (DISCLAIMER: We're sorry for saying "heads will roll" just now. We thought that saying it would be an exciting and cool attention grabber, but we realize now that it is misleading and childish, and we deeply apolog...

In perhaps Aaron and James' most hostile episode yet, they alternate between discussing online gaming and berating the audience. Do you know what MMO or MOBA stand for? Probably. But they don't - and boy do they want to tell you about it.

Listener beware -- you're in for a scare! (Not at all, actually. More like a hearty chuckle.) Motivated by their childhood love for the books, Aaron and James spend this week talking about two episodes from the '90s Goosebumps TV series: "How to Kill a Monster" and "Say Cheese and Die!" Whether you're a Bumphead or a newcomer, you'll have a blast joining them as they dissect this nostalgic but fla...

It's that classic NES game that takes place mostly on asteroids: Mega Man 3! Join Aaron and James as they dive into this apparently asteroid-centric entry in the long-running series by giving an analysis of the eight robot masters, their asteroid facilities, and other asteroid-related matters, like why Snake Man has a sky on his abandoned mining asteroid. Enjoy! (This episode is NOT sponsored by t...

"What if a cyber brain could possibly generate its own ghost, create a soul all by itself? And if it did, just what would be the importance of being human then?" Join Aaron and James this week as they explore the influential animated film adaptation of the classic manga. Armed with paranoia, existential dread, and a shaky grasp on what it means to be human, your hosts journey to dissect the film a...

For this special episode, Aaron and James talk about their history with Pixar, discuss the company's body of work as a whole, and then dive into their own personal top fives. They would also like to formally apologize in advance to Cars fans everywhere. (Just kidding. They aren't sorry.)

"My friends are my power!" For this momentous episode, Aaron and James are joined by a great friend on their journey to discuss the highs and lows of the dearly beloved first entry in an extremely befuddling, yet charming series. Join them as they share fond and frustrating memories, and retire the highly-controversial Kingdom Hearts Corner in marvelous fashion. Oh, and don't forget: if at any poi...

Riddle me this, riddle me that, look how Joel Schumacher massacred our bat! This week, Aaron and James are of two minds about a legendary misstep of a superhero movie. On one hand, it’s pretty terrible. On the other hand, it might have succeeded at doing what it aimed to do … while also being a pretty terrible movie. Listen in and decide for yourself.

I'm-a gonna win!! This week, Aaron and James were thrilled to talk about all of the console releases in this beloved kart racing series. Listen in as they discuss the series at a high level, delve deeper into each individual game, list some of their favorite courses, and break down what makes the series so special. (IMPORTANT NOTE: During the recording, James unfortunately forgot to bring up the s...