MGS: The Movie and Game Show

We are back this week to finish our review of the first season of Twisted Metal. Fair warning, Scott had a bit more recap juice than normal, and this episode may go off the rails once or twice. Or more often than that, honestly. 0:00 - Pre-opening Nonsense 2:40 - Intro and Opening 16:30 - Reviewing Episodes 6-10 1:33:00 - Ranking all the Video Game TV Shows we've watched

This week, we're reviewing the first half of the Twisted Metal TV series. It's a bit weird, but it's not awful, so that's a win. We'll be back next week with the second half!

We begin our year the way that we always do: by making predictions about the things that will happen, and completing the Video Game Fantasy Draft.

Happy New Year everyone! This week, we're talking about our favourite games that we played during 2023, with a special focus on games made by independent developers and small studios.

After a much-needed reprieve, we return to the world of game-to-film adaptations with Neil Blomkamp's Gran Turismo. Based on the true story of gamer-turned-racer Jann Mardenborough, it's a fine enough retelling of a dream come true, and a decent little racing movie with just enough action and beauty to carry it through the more dull moments and puddle-deep character work. Full Rankings Lis...

This week, we're examining The Game Awards. In particular, how the 3+ hour marketing blitz does little except eclipse what should be a celebration of gaming's artistic achievements. From bland reveals filled with shareholder-pleasing buzzwords and manufactured hype to games seemingly devoid of any artistic merit or personality, it's a night to forget, and we discuss striking a balance...

This week, we return to the world of Castlevania with the most recent entry in the TV series, Castlevania: Nocturne. Although it isn't perfect, it does feel like a proper return to form, and the characters are compelling and fun, even if there are a few too many. It's been renewed for a second season, and we can't wait to see what's in store.

This week, we're concluding our review of the Jordan Peele/Henry Selick shared universe with the culmination their combined efforts, Wendell & Wild. Unfortunately, although it's pretty to look at and has lots to like, it falls a bit flat and is doomed to be fairly forgettable. Also, Dallin recorded his audio on the wrong microphone for this one because he's a doink. Enjoy!

In this episode, we play and discuss Bad Boys: Miami Takedown (Bad Boys 2), one of the most forgettable games we've ever played. I've already forgotten about it by the time I wrote this description.

In this episode, join us as we dive into the mesmerizing world of Henry Selick's stop-motion masterpiece, Coraline. We even get a bit of Shakespeare analysis from Dr. Scott Russell. 0:00 - Opening Chat, Introduction to Coraline 14:30 - Plot Recap & Review 1:45:00 - Rankings

This week we're talking about, quite frankly, one of the worst films we've ever seen with Henry Selick's Monkeybone. How he ended up here after James and the Giant Peach is shocking. 0:00 - Opening Chat, Monkeybone Opinions 22:00 - Plot Recap 1:09:00 - Rankings

Dallin's been all over the USA the last week, visiting Nashville, Tennessee, before moving on to the Portland Retro Game Expo in Oregon, and he tells us all about it.

Happy Halloween! Although we still have lots of spooky content upcoming through the month of November, we celebrate today by talking about one of the most shocking declines in quality of any series ever, with Castlevania Season 4. Although the bones of greatness are still there, ultimately this final season falls very flat.

This week, we're discussing the third season of Netflix's Castlevania series, one of the finest things ever created.

There's a new film in the DPCU to review, and we are here for it! This week we're talking about the newest iteration of Haunted Mansion, and ranking it among the other films based on Disney Parks attractions.

This week we move to review Season 2 of Castlevania, and what a banger it is. New characters that are interesting and dynamic, old characters growing and learning together. It's a wonderful time.

This week, we go back to rewatch and review the Castlevania animated series on Netflix in preparation for Castlevania: Nocturne, which will just have been released by the time this episode is published. 0:00 - Opening Chat 7:35 - Castlevania Facts, Trivia, and Overall Opinions 23:00 - Episode Reviews and Recaps 43:15 - Rankings

We're back to review another PS2 game, and this time it's Criterion's Burnout Revenge, one of the finest arcade racers ever made. Burnout Revenge Manual: https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Sony_Playstation_2/manual/Formated/Burnout_Revenge_-_2005_-_Electronic_Arts.pdf

This week we're off to space as Scott plays Starfield and Dallin plays Sea of Stars. We are also celebrating our 150th mainline episode by bringing back a few old segments. 0:00 - Opening chat and Deswitchptions (sp?) 19:20 - Sea of Stars Review 40:45 - Starfield Review 1:18:12 - Reading from Conservapedia and having a laugh

This week we talk a little bit about the shortcomings of Final Fantasy XVI, and then recap, review, and rank James and the Giant Peach as part of the Jordan Peele-Henry Selick Shared Universe. Next week we will return to the beautiful world of PS2 games to talk about Burnout Revenge. See you then! 0:00 - Opening Chat and Final Fantasy XVI 9:00 - James and the Giant Peach Facts & Trivia 38:45 -...

It's been over three years since we last talked about The Nightmare Before Christmas on this podcast, and so we are rewatching it this week as part of the Jordan Peele-Henry Selick Shared Universe. It's a fascinating little film that stands the test of time and a fantastic debut for director Henry Selick. We talk about the film, recap and review the plot, and rank it against its counterpar...

This week, we watch, review and recap Jordan Peele's NOPE as part of our ongoing Jordan Peele/Henry Selick shared universe review series. NOPE is fine enough, if a bit rough around the edges. Where will it fit into our current rankings? As it stands, the list is: Get Out Coraline The Nightmare Before Christmas Us Chapters: 0:00 - Intro and Chat 5:40 - NOPE Impressions and Analysis 32:00 - NOPE...

This week, we recap, rank, and review Jordan Peele's Us. While it can be entertaining and frightening enough at times, it falls very short of the expectations set by Get Out, and we spend so much time trying to fill in holes and tie threads together that the film just simply fails to address. 0:00 - Intro and Chat (Scott finished Tears of the Kingdom) 11:00 - Us General Impressions 38:20 - Rec...

This week, Scott continues to tell us about his time in Japan, including Super Nintendo Land, Tokyo Disney Sea, and time spent in Kabukicho, the Tokyo district that has served as the model for the Yakuza series' Kamurochō.

Welcome back! This week, we finally begin to review and rank a new set of films. We will be discussing films directed by Jordan Peele, films directed by Henry Selick, and then meeting in the middle at the end to talk about Wendell and Wild (directed by Selick and produced by Peele). First up is Get Out, a master class in atmospheric horror, and the directorial debut of Jordan Peele. Want to get in...