MGS: The Movie and Game Show

This is it! We have (for the time being) reached the FINAL episode of the Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review, and we are thrilled to out with a genuine, proper film that's actually good. While not an adaptation of the game, Tetris tells the story of Henk Rogers' battle to obtain the publishing rights to what would eventually become one of the most important video games of all time. Th...

This week we watch, rank and review Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, and for maybe the first time, we are truly of two minds on this film. It's not good by any metric, but one of us enjoyed it far, far more than the other. 0:00 - Chat and Scott has his PhD! 06:25 - Welcome to Raccoon City Review and Recap 1:40:00 - Rankings

We're back with another PS2 episode! This week, we play, review, and rank Katamari Damacy - a lovely little game that, despite any shortcomings, is a wonderful title that holds up well.

Scott's off to Japan! This week, he tells us about his first day in Tokyo Disneyland, shows off some of the goodies he picked up around the shops in Akihabara, tries Pikmin 4 snacks, and opens a few blind boxes. 0:00 - Opening Chat, Disneyland [Audio Only] 20:00 - Trying Pikmin 4 Snacks [Audio + Video] 30:00 - Akihabara Shopping [Audio + Video] 53:00 - Just Chatting [Audio + Video] 1:08:30 - C...

This week we wrap up our discussion about Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and rank it among the other PS2 games we have played.

This week, we finally sink our teeth into one of the finest games that the PS2 has to offer, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. What makes it one of the greatest games of all time? Let's find out.

This week, as we draw closer to completing our review of the (mostly) complete Video Game Cinematic Universe, we review Werewolves Within, based on a game nobody has heard of. But the movie isn't half bad.

This week, we're talking about The Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest 2023. While it had room for improvement, overall this was a great showcase that highlighted a lot of the strengths that Xbox has up its sleeves. We also talk a bit about the Indiana Jones films, because there's no way we will be talking about Bethesda's Indiana Jones game any time soon. 0:00 - Opening chat and I...

This week we catch up and talk about our thoughts on Fast X, the latest film in the Fast and Furious series. This is not what we had planned the episode to be about, but some works of art demand their own space.

This week, we talk in-depth about our experiences with Star Wars Jedi Survivor and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom; both wonderful games that improve on their predecessors in many ways. We also spent a few minutes having a laugh at entries on Conservapedia. 0:00 - Opening chat and Conservapedia 17:30 - Star Wars Jedi Survivor 46:00 - Watch Dogs Legion 50:00 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears o...

Last week, GQ published a list of 100 of the greatest games of all time, surveying a wide variety of games media, influencers, creators, and developers. In this episode, we talk a bit about that list and go over GQ's top 10 games of all time, while also giving our picks for the 10 best games ever made. 0:00 - Opening chat 5:15 - GQ Article Introduction 9:45 - Numbers Ten to Six 1:06:00 - Numbe...

This week we review, recap, and rank the 2021 Dynasty Warriors film. It does have its moments, but overall, it's an overly long, complicated slog.

This week we watch, recap, review, and rank the Monster Hunter film alongside over 40 other video game film adaptations. 0:00 - Opening chat 3:30 - Film Introduction 22:00 - Plot Recap 1:02:00 - Rankings

This week we watch, recap, review, and rank Doom: Annihilation alongside over 40 other video game film adaptations. 0:00 - Opening chat (Octopath Traveler 2) 17:00 - Plot Recap 1:01:00 - Rankings

This week, we review and rank Crash Bandicoot - The Wrath of Cortex. While it may be slightly underrated and unfairly maligned, it's a far cry from the quality of the first three games in the series, and the worst elements of that trilogy are even more prevalent here.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie has finally arrived, and it's an absolute treat! We're here to recap, review, and rank it, and I'll be honest, it's such a relief to have a video game adaptation created with so much love and passion, and it gives us hope for the future. Overall impressions: 0:00 Plot Recap: 40:00 Rankings: 1:29:30

This week, we review a handful of games we've been playing, including The Legend of Dragoon, Ridge Racer 4, Octopath Traveler 2, and Resident Evil 4 Remake.

Hi everyone, we're back with the last episode in our The Last of Us review series, and we'll give our thoughts on the season overall, as well as our hopes and predictions for the future of the show.

Hey all, we're taking a break of a few weeks during a really busy and chaotic time, but we'll be back in April with tons of exciting stuff, so check back soon and make sure you're subscribed so you know the minute we return! Thanks so much for listening! We'll see you soon.

This week we review the Netflix original Ni No Kuni, a film with everything it takes to be good, but which also fails to stick the landing. 

We reach the penultimate episode of The Last of Us, focusing on Winter - widely regarded as the best sequence in the game - and the episode did not disappoint. Tense, gripping and emotional throughout, Episode 8 stands as one of the series' best. 

 This week, we play and review Star Wars: Super Bombad Racing, a not-very-good Mario Kart clone for the PS2, and rank it in the following list: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Silent Hill 2 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Hitman: Blood Money Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Grand Theft Auto III Max Payne Sly Cooper Ape Escape 2 Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb Spider-Man 2 Mission: Impos...

As we approach the finale of The Last of Us, we have a flashback to the night that Ellie was bit. This was a truly magical episode, and nearly as good as Bill and Frank's. 

We've been playing a lot of games over the last few weeks, both old and new. This week we take a break from the Video Game Cinematic Universe to talk about the things that we've been playing. If you want to jump to a specific game, here are the timestamps:  1:10 - Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins 4:15 - Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 5:40 - Shovel Knight 12:30 - The Legend of Ze...

This week, Joel and Ellie make their way to Jackson, Wyoming, where they take a short break with trusted family and friends before heading off to meet the Fireflies in Colorado.  This episode was a fantastic showcase of the emotional bond between Joel and Ellie, and the depth of their character that makes the show shine. This is good, because there was a lot that didn't really land in this ep...