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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 continues to be one of the most exciting genres in gaming. If you’ve ever played a game that made you stop and think “this is what games can be”… this episode is for you. Timecodes 00:00 – Start 02:10 – Housekeeping 11:10 – Easy Mode: What We’ve Been Playing 17:39 – Josh played Myth Match 23:50 – Normal Mode: Mass Effect TV News 40:20 – Expert Mode: Sci-Fi Games (Past / Present / Future) 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 version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

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 version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

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 that might not have Jerica sold...we break down the biggest talking points from the first 6 hours of the game. There’s something really good here… we’re just not sure it fully comes together yet. Play along with us every Monday night at 9:00PM EST: twitch.tv/jkgamespodcast 00:00 – Start   01:26 – What’s Our Super Power / Where We Left Off 17:41 – Rushed?   29:03 – Story Recap Starts   1:41:54 – Predictions 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 version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

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 lady in the park had us sorta scared... Timecodes: 00:00 – Start 06:27 – Housekeeping 08:15 – Episode Start 14:05 – Starting Choices 32:24 – Story Breakdown Join the Conversation LIVE Every Monday at 9:00 PM EST on Twitch twitch.tv/jkgamespodcast 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 version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

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 on whether the game sticks the landing. We talk about: – The full ending and final confrontation – Grace’s role and connection to Elpis – Leon’s story and what it all means – The final choice and how it plays out – The scariest moment in the game – Our final scores and verdict If you’ve been playing along with us, this is where it all comes together. Timecodes 00:00 – Start 06:20 – Housekeeping 09:45 – One More Game Announcement 12:25 – Episode Discussion Start 58:48 – The Ending Choice 1:30:15 – Review Scores We’re kicking off our Life is Strange Reunion playthrough on March 30th, covering the first 1–5 hours. Play along with us and join the conversation. 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 version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

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 Raccoon City is so important – Leon’s condition and what’s at stake – The biggest gameplay and horror moments so far Before diving into RE9, we also talk about what’s been taking over our lives this week — Marathon and Pokéopia — and how they’ve been hitting for us so far. If you’re playing along with us, stop once you complete the Raccoon City section and come back next week for our final episode covering the ending. 🎮 One More Game is a video game book club where we break down games at your pace so you can stay caught up and be part of the conversation. 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 version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

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. If you're playing along with us, this episode covers everything up to the halfway point of Resident Evil 9: Requiem. Pause your playthrough there and jump into the conversation. Timecodes 00:00 Start 15:54 Episode Start 21:01 Main Topic – Resident Evil 9: Requiem Part 2 Discussion 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 version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

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 impressions, fear factor, jump scares, combat feel, atmosphere, visuals, performance, and whether Requiem feels like it’s building toward something bold — or something familiar. This episode contains early game spoilers for the first three hours only. Timecodes 00:00 - Start 4:13 – New OMG Intro + Madeline 17:47 – First Impressions Roundtable 22:47 – Keyboard & Mouse vs Controller 26:05 – Jump Scares 27:33 – POV 30:14 – Atmosphere & Fear Discussion 39:35 – Gameplay Loop Breakdown 59:16 – Metroidvania Elements? 1:13:37 – Visuals & Performance 1:24:23 – Early Story Setup 1:26:00 – Karen Hair Discussion 1:38:54 – Final Thoughts 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 version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

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 atmosphereThe illusion of freedom and feeling funneledCo-op vs solo (and why we don’t recommend playing alone)Standout set piecesNarrative impact and ending theoriesWhether it’s worth the buyOne thing we agree on: Reanimal is almost incredible but ____________. 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 version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

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 Discussion & Expectations 52:49 – Easy Mode (Spoiler-Light Impressions) 1:05:41 – Normal Mode (Light Spoilers – First 3–4 Hours) 1:20:58 – Prediction Segment 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 version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

We finished The Wolf Among Us and broke down the final chapters of Telltale’s noir fairy-tale mystery. We break down our biggest decisions from the final two episodes and discuss what we thought of the series as a whole. The ending left us with a lot to unpack, so we spend time talking through what it means, what worked for us, and where things felt unclear. We also look ahead at what a future entry could be, even with the very real development challenges the series has faced. Whether this was your first playthrough or a long-overdue return to Fabletown, Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. 00:00 – Start 11:05 – Easy Mode – Spoiler-Free Review + Recap 28:55 – Normal Mode – Spoilers + Episode Breakdowns 53:50 – Themes: Government, Power & Corruption 1:59:38 – Expert Mode – What Do We Want in a Sequel? 2:12:00 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up 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 version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

Welcome back to JK! Games!, where we bring you the gaming news and reviews we care about. For the next few weeks, we’re playing through one game at a time in our Video Game Book Club, and this episode continues our playthrough of The Wolf Among Us. Kayla is joined by her brother and returning guest host, Koleman, as they dive into Episode 2: Smoke & Mirrors and Episode 3: A Crooked Mile.  0:00 — Start 9:17 — Easy Mode (Spoiler-Free) 15:20 — Normal Mode (Full Spoilers) 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 version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

Our Video Game Book Club is back, and we’re finally playing The Wolf Among Us. In Part One of our VGBC series, we’re covering Episode 1: Faith, the opening chapter of Telltale’s iconic narrative adventure. We break down the game’s setup, worldbuilding, characters, and mechanics in a spoiler-free discussion before diving into full spoilers and story choices. This episode is designed so you can play along with us over the next few weeks, whether it’s your first time or a long-overdue replay. Timecodes 00:00 Intro – JK! Games & Video Game Book Club 02:00 Host & Guest Introductions 06:00 Housekeeping & What’s Ahead 12:30 Easy Mode – Who Are Telltale Games? 24:42 Normal Mode – Spoiler-Free Thoughts on Episode 1: Faith 43:02 EXPERT MODE – SPOILERS BEGIN 1:30:00 Final Thoughts & Are We Excited to Continue? 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 version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

This week we’re doing something a little different – we’re making the case for the Life Is Strange series. If you’ve ever been curious about these games but didn’t know where to start, this episode is for you. For most of the show we stay completely spoiler-free, walking through what makes Life Is Strange special: its storytelling, themes, music, characters, and why it continues to resonate years later. At the very end, we shift into full spoiler territory to talk about our predictions for the next entry in the series – which we now know is called Life Is Strange: Reunion. At the time of recording, we had no idea, so enjoy hearing how close (or wildly off) we ended up being. Whether you’ve never touched the series or you’re already a fan, this is our love letter to one of gaming’s most unique franchises. TIMECODES 00:00 - Start 06:15 – Housekeeping 09:26 – Episode Announcement 13:01 – Why You Should Play Life Is Strange 19:14 – Series Timeline & Core Themes 1:45:31 – Predictions for the Next Game (Spoilers) 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 version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

It’s a special birthday episode of JK! Games! and the perfect excuse to revisit Arcane — one of the best video game adaptations ever made. Kayla and Jerica return to Arcane with fresh eyes, while Josh watches the series for the first time just for this episode. Instead of a full plot recap, we focus on how Arcane holds up years later, how it lands for someone new, and why it still sets the bar for video game adaptations. We talk characters, themes, animation, emotional impact, and whether Arcane works even if you’ve never touched League of Legends. Timecodes 00:00 Start 11:20 What Video Games Would Arcane Characters Play? 26:52 Josh’s First Watch Thoughts 29:18 Is Arcane Really a League of Legends Show? 33:01 Game Adaptations & Expectations 44:15 SPOILERS BEGIN 47:25 Characters & Relationships 1:12:21 Themes & World 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 version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky