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In this week's episode, Josh and Kayla discuss the indie horror/spooky games they recommend from this year and what they are looking forward to! 00:00 - Start 3:01 - Housekeeping 7:37 - Easy Mode | What We’ve Been Playing  33:35 - Main Topic | Recs    Catch us live every Monday at 9 PM ET on Twitch! JK! Games! Website: https://jkgamespodcast.com Drop-In Drop-Out: https://dropindropoutpod.com...

Jerica and Kayla are catching up on the gaming news they actually care about and video games they are playing right now. fyi Jerica has fallen hard for Splatoon Raiders and its dangerous...while Kayla shares her thoughts on Fishbowl, Beast of Reincarnation, and Leafy Corner! TIMECODES 00:00 – Start 10:45 – Housekeeping 15:17 – Normal Mode: Gaming News 15:32 – Hideo Kojima Turns 63 22:54 – Is PlayS...

We break down the biggest gaming news from D23, including Kingdom Hearts IV, the new Kingdom Hearts animated series, and Disney is making a Fortnite ride. Then we discuss what are the best Disney video games of all time? Do you have a favorite? Let us know in the comments! Timecodes: 00:00 – Start 09:52 – Easy Mode: What We’ve Been Playing 10:40 – Spiritstead & Slots and Diapers 13:20 – Dimhav...

In this week's episode, Josh and Kayla discuss how narratives are portrayed in books vs games and their love for both.  They also take you through a journey of a bit of their gaming history, their reading history, and Kayla gives you a few recommendations of "if you like this game, read this book".  Timecodes: 00:00 - Start 3:37 - Housekeeping 6:59 - Our Qualifications/Reading Histo...

The trial comes to an end. Last week, the prosecution brought the first wave of evidence against Super Mario Sunshine , arguing that one of Nintendo's most beloved GameCube games is guilty of crimes against the player experience. This week, court is back in session as the prosecution presents new exhibits, surprise witness testimony, and one final argument before the jury reaches a verdict. C...

Super Mario Sunshine is officially on trial. In Part 1, Jerica steps in as the prosecution, Kayla defends one of her favorite childhood games, and Josh serves as judge as we begin the case against one of Nintendo's most divisive Mario games. The prosecution brings multiple charges against Super Mario Sunshine, including frustrating controls, questionable design decisions, and Nintendo's...

This month on One More Game, we're revisiting Super Mario Sunshine to find out if one of our favorite Mario games still holds up over 20 years later. Before diving back into Isle Delfino, we're looking back at our personal history with the GameCube classic, discussing its rushed 18-month development, the creation of FLUDD, and why Nintendo almost gave Mario a water gun. We also talk abou...

This week on One More Game, Jerica finally rolls credits on Dave the Diver, while Josh experiences the game for the very first time—and neither of us can stop talking about it. We break down what makes Dave the Diver one of the most surprising games we've ever played, why its progression constantly keeps you hooked, our favorite characters, gameplay systems, music, and the few criticisms we h...

This week on JK! Games!, Kayla shares her impressions of the new Dave the Diver: In the Jungle DLC before we dive into one of gaming's biggest conversations. With the recently announced Steam Machine price, rumors about future hardware, rising console costs, and more games becoming available across multiple platforms, are console exclusives still worth it? We discuss whether we're reachi...

What makes a game feel like summer? This week on JK! Games!, we're diving into one of our favorite seasonal gaming discussions yet. From beach vacations, boating, and water levels, we're exploring the games that instantly transport us to summer. Before that, all three of us have been playing Dave the Diver, and we discuss why it's become one of the most beloved indie games of the la...

Summer Game Fest 2026 delivered hundreds of announcements across dozens of showcases, but which games actually stood out? This week on JK! Games!, we're skipping the giant recap and focusing on discoverability. Between Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase, State of Play, Future Games Show, Day of the Devs, and more, plenty of incredible games got buried beneath the biggest headlines. We discuss ou...

Destiny 2 is ending active development, and it got us thinking: what makes someone stick with a live service game for years? This week on JK! Games!, we discuss why some games become part of our daily lives while others never quite click. From Destiny 2 and Final Fantasy XIV to Fortnite, Apex Legends and more, we're breaking down the secret sauce that keeps players coming back. We also discus...

This is JK! Games! — the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about. Welcome back to One More Game, our monthly video game book club series where we break down games together at your pace and dive deep into the moments, themes, characters, and anything else that stuck with us after credits. This month’s One More Game is Mixtape, the musical narrative adventure from Beetho...

This is JK! Games! — the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about. This week we’re diving into the world of shop sims and store management games. From cozy bookstores and pizza shops what actually makes these games so addictive? We break down our favorite shop sim mechanics, the games we love, the features that instantly annoy us and what we want more of. Plus, we talk...

This is JK! Games! — the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about. And if you’ve been playing along with us in One More Game, you know we’re all about breaking down the games that actually stay with you. May the Fourth be with you. This week, we’re diving deep into Star Wars games — from the ones that made us fall in love with the galaxy, to the underrated gems you prob...

This week on JK! Games!, we’re breaking down why sci-fi games feel different — from Mass Effect to retro sci-fi games you’ve probably never heard of. We look at sci-fi games through the lens of our own experiences — where it started, when it clicked, and what we want next. From early memories to games like Mass Effect that completely changed how we see storytelling, we dive into why sci-fi continu...

In this episode we give you our overall thoughts on Life is Strange reunion.. including our official review score! 0:00 Start / Housekeeping  3:10 Josh’s Birthday Celebration  9:37 Life is Strange Reunion finale begins Support the show JK! Games! is a weekly gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we actually care about. Our recurring play-along series — One More Game — is our versi...

We're back with One More Game, breaking down Life is Strange: Reunion as we play through Max and Chloe’s reunion all the way through the Abraxas party. This week, we dive into what’s working, what’s not, and why this game feels so close to something really special…but might fall short? From emotional highs in Max and Chloe’s reunion to uneven pacing, unnecessary side characters, and a mystery...

We’re kicking off a brand new One More Game play-along with Life is Strange Reunion! Things are already getting messy... In Part 1, we break down our early choices, first impressions, and how the story is setting up emotionally and mechanically. From Max’s rewind powers to the tension building around Chloe, we’re diving into everything you need to know while playing along at your own pace. That la...

We’ve reached the end. This is Part 4 (Finale) of our Resident Evil 9: Requiem playthrough in One More Game, where we break down the full ending and answer the big question: Did the ending change our minds? After everything — Raccoon City, Elpis, Grace, and Leon’s condition — it all leads here. In this episode, we dive into the final act, unpack what actually happens, and share our honest thoughts...

We’re back with Part 3 of our Resident Evil 9: Requiem playthrough in One More Game — and this is where everything starts to come together. In this episode, we cover everything through Leon’s return to Raccoon City , breaking down the biggest story reveals, the emotional moments, and why this section completely changes how we view the Resident Evil timeline. We talk about: – Why returning to Racco...

We’re back with Part 2 of One More Game , our Resident Evil 9: Requiem playthrough discussion. This week we’re covering hours 2–6 of the game , officially hitting the halfway point. We break down the scariest moments so far, how the story is unfolding, and the dynamic gameplay differences between Grace and Leon. We also uncover a surprising discovery… Kayla may have played part of the game wrong....

Resident Evil 9: Requiem is finally here, and we’re diving into the first 1–3 hours in Part 1 of One More Game. This is our video game book club format where we play through a game together and break it down week by week. If your friends aren’t playing the same games as you, play along with us. We’re joined by Madeline (@madexposure), who recently reviewed the game for Kinda Funny. We talk early i...

We’ve finished Reanimal — and we have thoughts. Tarsier Studios’ latest horror adventure builds an incredible world filled with disturbing creature design and tense atmosphere. But does it actually deliver on its co-op promise? And is it better than Little Nightmares? In this full review, we break down: World and atmosphere The illusion of freedom and feeling funneled Co-op vs solo (and why we don...

We’re 3–4 hours into Reanimal — the new co-op horror adventure from Tarsier Studios — and we have thoughts. Is this the true evolution of Little Nightmares ? Does co-op make it better? And is this shaping up to be better than Little Nightmares ? This week we’re sharing our first impressions (spoiler light) with a full review coming next week. 00:00 – Start 02:03 – Housekeeping 14:08 – Opening Disc...