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In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the post-apocalyptic world of the original 1997 Fallout game. Come along as we chat about the history and lasting impact of this iconic RPG with Mike, Aaron, and Zach. Mike and Aaron can't get enough of it and will tell us all about why they love it, while […] The post Fallout (1997) | LONG JUMP retrospective appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This Week: A Special Dive into SKALD: Against the Black Priory! Join Aaron as he sits down with Anders from High North Studios for an in-depth discussion about the creation of the game, “SKALD: Against the Black Priory.” The conversation covers the intricacies of game development as they explore Anders' extensive history with the CRPG […] The post Developer Interview with Anders from High North Studios, creator of “SKALD: Against the Black Priory” appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week Kevin calls in to join Orrin and Aaron to discuss their feelings about recent closures at Xbox. Also Crow Country receives a glowing review from Kevin and Orrin. Finally, Orrin shares his favorite films from the Chicago Critic's Film Festival. 1:00 Xbox Talk, 41:00 Crow Country Review, 55:45 Orrin Film Festival Recommendations Follow […] The post Episode 110 – WTF is XBOX thinking? Also, we review Crow Country, and Orrin went to a film festival appeared first on Jump Crouch.

In this week's episode, Orrin provides a full review of the highly anticipated Dragon's Dogma 2, developed by Capcom. Aaron takes a nostalgic dive into the classic 1997 game, Fallout, developed by Interplay. Zac shares his thoughts on Pacific Drive, a new title from Ironwood Studios, and Penny's Big Breakaway, a game developed by Evening […] The post Episode 109 – We review the Fallout tv show (and the 1997 game). Also, a Dragon's Dogma 2 review and more! appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week Orrin is out for his birthday, but Mike joins the gang to fill in for him. We discuss the PC port of Horizon Forbidden West, the horror game Mundaun, Unicorn Overlord and Kevin reviews Dark Forces. Also, we discuss the games that have earned a permanent spot on our hard drives and why. […] The post Episode 108 – Horizon Forbidden West, Maniac, and the games we'll never uninstall appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week Zac and Drew stopped by. Drew gives a full review of Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth. Orrin shares his love of Helldivers 2. Aaron dives into the tactical and strategic world of Unicorn Overlord. Zac updates his Pacific Drive impressions and tells the gang about Penny's Big Breakaway 1:30- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Review40:15- […] The post Episode 107 – We review Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth & Helldivers 2–also Unicorn Overlord & more appeared first on Jump Crouch.

Zac fills in for Orrin and the gang digs into Pacific Drive, Dark ForcesL Remastered, Tekken 8, The Stalker Trilogy, Baldur's Gate 1, and God of War 1, and 3. Check out Zac on twitter and Youtube Follow Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Come join our discord and chat with us – […] The post Episode 105 – Pacific Drive, Dark Forces: Remastered, Tekken 8, & Stalker on console appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week Taylor and Nicolo Grasso stop by to talk about our favorite films of the decade so far. Time Stamps0:00- Introduction of co-hosts and guests3:45- we start sharing our personal top five movies of the decade so far, starting with our fifth picks 16:10- our fourth picks28:55- our third picks48:45- our second picks1:18:50- our […] The post Episode 105 – Our Favorite Movies of the Decade so far appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week we review Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth. Also TLOU 2 No Return and Sony's State of Play. 5:30- Reviews of Tekken 8, The Last of Us: No Return, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth 43:30- Sony State of Play thoughts Follow Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Come […] The post Episode 104: Tekken 8, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, & Sony State of Play Impressions appeared first on Jump Crouch.

Samson joins the gang and we discuss what we've been playing, and what we're excited about in 2024 Check out his podcast here – https://growuplevelup.com/. 4:20- Our Impressions of the Xbox Developer Direct 17:50- The Games we are playing, including Last of Us 2: No Return and Palworld impressions 36:35- Our Most Anticipated Games of […] The post Most Anticipated Games of 2024 with Samson of the ‘Grow Up, Level Up' podcast appeared first on Jump Crouch.

Time Stamps: 4:30 – We guess each other's top threes of the year! 13:10 – Best game feel 20:50 – Most disappointing thing of 2023 28:57 – Favorite moment  49:25 – Games we liked in 2023 that were not from 2023 53:10 – Best Weapon 59:34 – Best Music 1:08:22 – Best Downloadable Content 1:13:27 […] The post The Jump Crouch's Game of the Year Awards 2023 appeared first on Jump Crouch.

The Jeff Awards came and went, and Orrin and Aaron were on the scene. We wanted every trailer so you don't have to. Mike joins and we discuss the game awards, as well as the many games we are playing currently including Alan Wake 2 new game +. Avatar, and the Finals. 8:50 – Our […] The post Episode 102 – We Went to the Game Awards appeared first on Jump Crouch.

Game of the Year lists are already starting to drop, and we discuss some of the earliest winners 7 losers. Alan Wake 2 seems to have taken an early lead, even if it didn't find as much favor with our crew. Also, Orrin gives a full review for Robocop: Rogue City, Aaron updates his BG3 […] The post Episode 101 – Robocop, Mario Wonder, Alan Wake 2, and World Of Warcraft Hardcore appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week we managed to only mention God of War Ragnarok 3 times. Yay, team! Also, Garrett stopped by to help us celebrate 100 episodes. We discuss Super Mario Wonder, Baldur's Gate 3, The Talos Principle 2, Alan Wake 2, Baba is You, Sea of Stars, Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways, and Teardown.  Finally, we […] The post Episode 100 – Super Mario Wonder, Alan Wake 2, The Talos Principle 2, & Baba is You appeared first on Jump Crouch.

Alan Wake 2 is here, it's real and Orrin is coming fresh off a full play to drop his review. Also, Nic Grasso pays a visit, and we discuss the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, Lords of the Fallen, The Talo Principle 2, Underrail: Heavy Duty, and Unchartered 4. Finally, we inexplicably, the […] The post Episode 99 – Alan Wake 2, The Talos Principle 2, and The MGS: Master Collection Vol. 1 appeared first on Jump Crouch.

Going back in time to see we little podcasters from the gentle years of 2016. The post Throwback Re-release – ‘The Nocast' Episode 2 (2016) appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week Mike stops by and we catch up on a huge host of fall games. Everyone loves Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, though opinions are more muted with respect to Lies of P. Lords of the Fallen, Sea of Star, Cocoon, Counterstrike 2, and indie classic crpg Underrail all get discussed. Mike @m87carlson.bsky.social  Follow Orrin […] The post Episode 98 – Lords Of The Fallen, Counterstrike 2, Cocoon, Sea of Stars, & Phantom Liberty appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week we look back at 2001 classic Max Payne from Remedy Entertainment. Zac joins us as we reminisce about one of gaming history's most iconic faces. Check out Zac on twitter and Youtube Follow Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaronCome join our discord and chat with us – discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 Produced by Orrin Luc & Aaron McNair. Mixed […] The post Max Payne (2001) | Long Jump appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week Taylor stops by and we discuss more Armored Core 6, Resident Evil 4: Separate Way DLC,  Lies of P, Starfield, and the Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 patch. Also some thoughts on the Microsoft gigaleak. Check out Taylor on X – https://twitter.com/TalesOfTayls Follow Orrin & Aaron on X, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Come join our discord […] The post Episode 97 – Resident Evil 4 DLC, Cyberpunk 2077 2.0, Starfield, and Lies Of P appeared first on Jump Crouch.

Starfield has finally launched, eliciting diverse reactions from both audiences and critics alike. How did the gang feel after investing countless combined hours into it? Mike and Zac join the conversation. Additionally, what defines a Bethesda Game Studios game as a ‘Bethesda Studios Game'? We delve into Bethesda's signature style, examining its strengths and weaknesses, […] The post Episode 96 – Starfield, Pseudoregelia, & Detriot Become Human appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week, Zac pays us a visit, and we dive deep into the world of Tony Hawk. Additionally, FromSoft delivers a heavy blow to Orrin and Kevin with Armored Core 6, Aaron ventures into heretical territory with Amid Evil's DLC, Zac brings the thunder with Turbo Overkill, and we receive exciting updates on Baldur's Gate […] The post Episode 95 – Armored Core 6, Turbo Overkill, Amid Evil – The Black Labyrinth, & Baldur's Gate 3 appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week, we're thrilled to welcome Mike to the conversation as we delve into the captivating realm of RPGs. The highly anticipated Baldur's Gate 3 has transcended expectations, passing our mental litmus test and devouring our precious free hours. Additionally, Orrin lauds the virtues of Remnant 2, while Kevin adeptly dissects and compares Night Dive's […] The post Episode 94 – Baldur's Gate 3, Remnant 2, Viewfinder, Quake 2, & Chained Echoes appeared first on Jump Crouch.

Nicolò Grasso joins us as we look back at the first 6 months of 2023 in Film and TV. Spoilers are avoided so rest easy. Also no mention of Barbie or Oppenheimer, as they missed the window for this podcast. Enjoy! Check out Nic on Twitter – @nickygra97 Follow Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Come […] The post Episode 93 – Our favorite movies and tv shows of 2023 so far appeared first on Jump Crouch.

The year is now more than half over, it's time for the crew to take stock and report back on the shapes of 2023 so far. Nicolò Grasso stops by lending his always welcome and keen insights. We start with a critique/review of FFXVI, then heap praise on Octopath Traveler 2 and Amnesia The Bunker. […] The post Episode 92 – Final Fantasy XVI, Octopath 2, And also The Midpoint Game Of The Year Check-in appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week we do a deep dive 1979 art film Stalker by famed filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky. Full spoilers ahead. We also briefly mention the book Roadside Picnic, and the 2007 game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl. Drew joins us, and we all leave about as confused about the meaning of Stalker as we were when we […] The post Andrei Tarkovsky's Stalker – Long Jump appeared first on Jump Crouch.

Keigh3 has come and gone. With came a host of press conferences and game announcements. We watched everything so you don't have to. What did we think of Starfield, Alan Wake 2, Avowed, the Cyberpunk 2077 DLC, and Star Wars Outlaws? Stay tuned to find out! Follow Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron […] The post Episode 91 – Summer Games Fest and the Microsoft Bethesda Conference appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week we're joined by Connor (@ConnorMB_onFilm) and we dig into Diablo 4, Street Fighter 6, Warhammer 40k: Boltgun, Zedla Tears of the Kingdom, and the finally released System Shock Remake. Also, we grade the Sony press conference and speculate on what we might see at Summer Games Fest. Please give Connor a follow on […] The post Episode 90 – Diablo 4, Warhammer 40k: Boltgun, And Street Fighter 6 appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week is episode 89, and we finally qualify for the senior discount. Yay, team! Garrett stops by, and we discuss The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, indie shooter darling Hrot, and the 2d souls-inspired Metroidvania Tails of Iron. Also, GQ gets roasted by us for trying to name the 100 best games […] The post Episode 89 – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom impressions and the curious case of GQ's Top 100 games of all time appeared first on Jump Crouch.

Episode 88 is a doozy. We discuss Redfall's disastrous launch and look deeper at Microsoft's current state of game publishing. What the hell is going on? We also discuss Evil West & Dredge. Follow Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Come join our discord and chat with us – https://discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 Produced by Orrin […] The post Episode 88 – Redfall, Evil West, and the State of Microsoft appeared first on Jump Crouch.

Welcome to this week's episode of Jump Crouch! We are thrilled to have Mike Carlson joining us as our guest. Today, we will be discussing a highly debated topic in the gaming world – is 30 fps acceptable for a shooter game in 2023? Is Microsoft failing? Has Daddy Phil stopped sending checks? In addition […] The post Episode 87 – Dredge and RE7, also the top five video game remakes of all time appeared first on Jump Crouch.

Welcome to our latest Jump Crouch Long Jump, where we dive into and discuss some of our all-time favorite games. This week, we have returning guest, Zac, who joins us to talk about the remake one of the most iconic games of all time – Resident Evil 4. In this episode, we will be exploring […] The post Resident Evil 4 Remake – Long Jump appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week, Zac Frazier joins the group as they delve into various game discussions, covering titles such as the highly anticipated Resident Evil 4 Remake, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Sifu, Quake, Counter-Strike 2, and the Diablo 4 Beta. Follow Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Come join our discord and chat with us […] The post Episode 86 – Diablo 4 Beta, Resident Evil 4, Quake, Sifu & Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week Ben stops by to fill in for Orrin. Dead Cells gets a Castlevania DLC, MW2's best-kept secret is its Warzone appendage extraction mode “DMZ”, and Capcom shocks us all with an awe-inspiring demo for Resident Evil 4. Also, can boring games be fun? Is some amount of tedium a vital element in many […] The post Episode 85 – Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Demo, Warzone 2.0 DMZ, And Castlevania Dead Cells appeared first on Jump Crouch.

Mike joins us this week &Returnal has finally come to PC and we've done the time with it. We also dig into Atomic Heart, Like a Dragon: Ishin!, more Hitman Freelancer, and the Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty demo.  We also discuss big-budget Rouge-leets like Deathloop, Hitman Freelancer and Prey Mooncrash. Vice piece of Atomic Heart […] The post Episode 84 – Returnal comes to PC, also Atomic Heart, and Like a Dragon: Ishin! appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week we are joined by Drew, who through sheer force of will got all of us to watch the incredible Bram Stoker's Dracula, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Good work Drew (and thanks.) Full spoilers are ahead as we dive into the plot, production, performances, and history of this 1992 horror classic. Follow Orrin […] The post Long Take | Bram Stoker's Dracula appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week we are joined by the always insightful Drew. We discuss way too many games, including the Dead Space Remake, Hi-Fi Rush, Hitman's new freelancer mode, Delta Rune chapter 2, Goldeneye, Metroid Prime Remastered, and the new System Shock demo.  Also, Orrin opines about his love for the 2016 best picture Nominee LA LA […] The post Episode 83 – Deadspace Remake, Hi-Fi Rush, Goldeneye, Deltarune Chapter 2, and Metroid Prime appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week Zac Frazier joins us as we discuss The Wolf Among Us, Final Fantasy V, Hrot, Ion Fury, Resident Evil 2, and Skyrim's survival mode. Also, the team attempts to create a consensus list of the top 5 horror games of all time. Tempers flair, disputes erupt, and feelings roil. It's a real slobberknocker. […] The post Episode 82 – Ion Fury, Hrot, The Wolf Among Us, and our top 5 Horror games of all time appeared first on Jump Crouch.

Our annual game of the year discussion. Sit back and enjoy the deliberations for the different categories. Follow Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Come join our discord and chat with us – https://discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 Produced by Orrin Luc & Aaron McNair. Mixed by Aaron McNair Original theme song composed by Madyn The post The Games of the Year 2022 appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week Nicolò Grasso joins us for something a little different, an episode dedicated entirely to the films and television shows of 2022. Check out Nick's podcasts Uncut Gems & Death by Adaptation. Follow Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Come join our discord and chat with us – https://discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 Produced by Orrin […] The post Episode 80 – 2022 Film and TV Wrap-up appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week Nicolò Grasso stops by our final gaming pod of this year to discuss Vampire Survivors, Chop Goblins, as well as updated impressions of God of War Ragnarok, Immortality, and The Callisto Protocol. Also, Kevin and Aaron check in on Halo Infinite Coop, and finally, the gang has a meaty discussion about the game […] The post Episode 79 – Vampire Survivors, God of War Ragnarok, & Chop Goblins w/ Nicolò Grasso appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week Mike stops by and the gang discusses God of War Ragnarok, Callisto Protocol, Pentiment, Tactics Ogre: Reborn, and Silent Hill 2. Follow @m87carlson on Twitter Follow Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Come join our discord and chat with us – https://discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 Produced by Orrin Luc & Aaron McNair. Mixed by […] The post Episode 78 – God of War Ragnarok, Callisto Protocol, Pentiment & Tactics Ogre Reborn appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week the guys discuss the Mick Gordon/ID software controversy. We also dig into Resident Evil 3, Cyber Shadow, Immortality, & Modern Warfare 2.  Finally, we grade each platform on multiple categories and issue report cards for the PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series consoles.  Follow Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Come […] The post Episode 77 – Modern Warfare 2, Cyber Shadow, & Console Report Cards appeared first on Jump Crouch.

Halloween has come and gone, but survival horror gaming is forever. This week the gang looks at Signalis and the Resident Evil Village DLC, Shadows of Rose.  We also go through our favorite games of the past 10 months as we prepare for our upcoming game of the year awards in January. We chronologically examine […] The post Episode 76 – Signalis, Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose DLC, And GOTY Check-in appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week the gang is joined by Ben and they discuss PowerWash Simulator, Grounded, Scorn, and Cultic. Also, a lengthy discussion of the survival game genre ensues.  Also Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Come join our discord and chat with us – https://discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 Produced by Orrin Luc & Aaron McNair. Mixed by […] The post Episode 75 – Cultic, Scorn, and Grounded appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week we're joined by Zac Frazier (@ZC_FRZR). We discuss the death of Google Stadia, the recent announcements of sequels to the Witcher and Cyberpunk, and what it's like to get a Nintendo Switch in 2022. Also, we discuss the following games: Prodeus, Overwatch 2, PowerWash Simulator, & Breath of the Wild.  Finally, the gang […] The post Episode 74 – Prodeus, Overwatch 2, & PowerWash Simulator appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week the gang discusses the Cyberpunk resurgence, Deathloop on Xbox, the Last of Us Part 1, Gloomwood, and Fortune's Run. We also have a lengthy discussion about just what the heck an “Immersive Sim” is.  Also Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Come join our discord and chat with us – https://discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 […] The post Episode 73 – Cyberpunk, The Last Of Us Part 1, Deathloop, and Gloomwood appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week we're joined by Zac and Drew to discuss the 2017 narrative adventure game, What Remains of Edith Finch. The article mention “Video Games Are Better Without Stories” by Ian Bogost Also Orrin & Aaron on Twitter @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Join our discord and chat with us – https://discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 The post What Remains of Edith Finch – LONG JUMP (SPOILERS) appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week we discuss the FMV game Immortality, 10 years of Counter Strike Global Offensive, Midnight Fight Express, & Firewatch. Also a lengthy spoiler-free discussion about The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, House of the Dragon, and fantasy as a genre. The post Episode 72 – Immortality & Midnight Fight Express appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week we discuss Hotline Miami just in time for its tenth birthday. FULL SPOILERS ahead and guest Mike Carlson joins us. Follow @m87carlson on Twitter Also Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Come join our discord and chat with us – https://discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 The post Hotline Miami – LONG JUMP (SPOILERS) W/ MIKE CARLSON appeared first on Jump Crouch.

This week we are joined by Nicolò Grasso of the Death By Adaptation and Uncut Gems Podcasts. We discuss Rollerdrome, Cult of the Lamb, Escape Academy, Alone in the Dark, Thymesia, As Dusk Falls, L.A. Noire, and The Ascent Cyber Heist DLC.  We also discuss our fantasy dream picks for video game adaptations. See Nic's […] The post Episode 71 – Rollerdrome & Cult of the Lamb, w/ Nicolò Grasso appeared first on Jump Crouch.

Do you know a mediocre game with an incredible soundtrack? Even a good game with great music? This week the boys discuss some of their favorite gaming soundtracks that stand colossus next to the games they were composed for. Also we discuss our time with Stray, Iron Lung, As Dusk Falls, Teardown, and The Quarry. […] The post Episode 70 – Stray, The Quarry, And Soundtracks That Are Better Than The Actual Game appeared first on Jump Crouch.