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Join us as we dive into the surprise release of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. We explore how this remaster stacks up against its predecessors and whether its combat still holds up against today's action games. The crew speculates about the future of the series and what a potential Ninja Gaiden 4 might bring. Plus, Orrin shares his thoughts on Sniper Elite: Resistance. Finally, some news about the podcast in 2025. Join the Jump Crouch discord for more game discussions, retrospectives, and interviews! discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 Orrin & Aaron on X, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Original theme song composed by Madyn

The Jumpies, our 2024 games of the year. Time Stamps: 0:40 - A Tribute to David Lynch 5:00 - Kicking off the Awards 8:00 - First Category: Best Character 14:50 - Best Style and Art Direction 23:35 - Best Level Design 29:15 - Best DLC 32:30 - Best Music 40:50 - Best Weapon (Unofficially sponsored by B.J. Blazkowicz) 46:10 - Best Non-gaming thing 48:10 - Best Puzzles 53:30 - Biggest Surprise 1:00:30 - Best Game Feel 1:07:50 - Games we wish we had more time with 1:11:30 - Our favorite games of the year from another year 1:14:15 - Recapping all the category winners! 1:16:50 - Guessing each other's top three games of 2024 1:25:35 - Revealing our Personal Top 10s 1:43:00 - Recapping our Personal Top 10s 1:45:28 - Making the final top ten list 2:04:50 - Revealing our game of the year and the final top ten 2:10:40 - The Final List 2:11:27 - Revisiting our top three guesses 2:15:00 - Predictions for 2025 Join the Jump Crouch discord for more game discussions, retrospectives, and interviews! discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 Orrin & Aaron on X, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Original theme song composed by Madyn

Madeline Stanley (@madexposure on X) joins Aaron and Orrin to dive into their favorite films of 2024! Tune in for our yearly wrap-up as we share the movies that wowed us, surprised us, and left a lasting impression this year. Don't miss this our personal top 5's. Join the Jump Crouch discord for more game discussions, retrospectives, and interviews! discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 Orrin & Aaron on X, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Original theme song composed by Madyn

Aaron, Kevin, Orrin, and Mike attended the Game Awards, and we're here to share our thoughts! We dive into what excited us most, the awards we felt were truly well-deserved, and why we're absolutely hyped for the new Ninja Gaiden game. Plus, we had the chance to meet some amazing people in the industry, including the game director from Baldur's Gate 3, the storytellers behind Diablo IV, journalists from GameSpot, and even the legendary Video Game Dunkey

Nic Grasso (@nickygra97) joins us to talk Silent Hill 2, Alan Wake 2 DLC, and remake fatigue. 0:00 - Intro 7:30 - Silent Hill 2 Remake non-spoiler review 48:30 - Alan Wake 2 Lake House DLC review 57:00 - Kevin gives his quick thoughts on the Vampire Survivors Castlevania dlc, Clock Tower Rewind, and Red Dead 1 on PC 1:10:45 - Aaron is watching Twin Peaks: The Return and gives his initial thoughts 1:28:45 - Topic of The Show: Do we all have “Remake Fatigue” in 2024? 1:55:00 - Orrin went to a film festival, Nick watched some new movies, and more film recs from Kevin and Aaron Join the Jump Crouch discord for more game discussions, retrospectives, and interviews! discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 Orrin & Aaron on X, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Original theme song composed by Madyn

1:00- Silent Hill 2 Remake impressions 15:30- Our video game industry report card 18:30- Sony report card 53:00- Xbox report card 1:17:00- Nintendo report card 1:34:00- PC Report Card 1:50:30- Video Game industry general report card Join the Jump Crouch discord for more game discussions, retrospectives, and interviews! discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 Orrin & Aaron on X, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron & Zac - x.com/ZC_FRZR Original theme song composed by Madyn

This week Side (@madyn) joins us and we decide once and for all what the best game of the first half of the 2020's are. There can be only one (or 10). 4:00 - we reveal our personal top tens 1:59:20 - we summarize our personal top tens 2:02:00 - debating the top ten games of the decade so far 2:40:30 - revealing the top ten games of the decade so far Join the Jump Crouch discord for more game discussions, retrospectives, and interviews! discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 Orrin & Aaron on X, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Original theme song composed by Madyn

This week Zack stops by and we cover the games we might have missed this summer. 6:30 - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess review 18:00 - Discussing the new Doom remasters 35:30 - Anger Foot review 43:30 - Fallen Aces impressions 46:30 - Felvidek review 52:40 - Selaco review update 1:07:30 - LXD Red Honey review 1:11:30 - Dread: Delusion discussion 1:18:00 - We rant about the dire state of streaming 1:24:30 - Personal Recs (including a stealth review of Furiosa) Join the Jump Crouch discord for more game discussions, retrospectives, and interviews! discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 Orrin & Aaron on X, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron & Zac - https://x.com/ZC_FRZR Original theme song composed by Madyn

This week Nic Grasso stops by and we talk about our favorite games of the year so far, along with other favorite non-gaming things. 7:20 - Our favorite games of 2024 so far 1:04:00 - Our favorite non-gaming things of 2024 Join the Jump Crouch discord for more game discussions, retrospectives, and interviews! https://discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 Orrin & Aaron on X, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Original theme song composed by Madyn

This week Mike joins the gang as we go all in on the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. A lengthy spoiler-free review, followed by a spoiler section at the end. 7:00- Shadow of the Erdtree non-spoiler review 46:30- Shadow of the Erdtree SPOILER discussion 1:21:00- quick reviews of I Saw the TV Glow, Indika, and more! Join the Jump Crouch discord for more game discussions, retrospectives, and interviews! https://discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 Orrin & Aaron on X, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron

Elden Ring is back baby! Also, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II review from, Aaron let's chatgpt 4o DM his Dungeons and Dragons, and Kevin finally admits that Doom Eternal is the best doom game.

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 Zach has some mixed feelings that make for an interesting discussion. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious about the game, we've got a fascinating look back at a classic that changed the genre forever.

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 genre, his unique approach to game design, balancing the old with the new, choosing the right color palettes, crafting a narrative for immersive world-building, making your own engine scratch, and the game's roots in tabletop gaming. Get SKALD: Against the Black Priory on Steam and GOG: Steam GOG Follow Anders and join the SKALD community on X @SkaldRpg & SkaldRPG.com for more behind-the-scenes content and updates. Join the Jump Crouch discord for more game discussions, retrospectives, and interviews! https://discord.gg/GzYxsRMp

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Episode 109 - Fallout TV & Dragon's Dogma 2 reviews by Jump Crouch

Episode 108 - Horizon Forbidden West, Maniac, and the games that we always have installed by Jump Crouch

Episode 107 FF7 Rebirth, Helldivers, Unicorn Overlord, & Penny's Big Breakaway by Jump Crouch

Episode 105 - Pacific Drive, Dark Forces: Remastered, Tekken 8, & Stalker on console by Jump Crouch

Films Of The Decade So Far by Jump Crouch

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Episode 103 by Jump Crouch

Game Of The Year 2024 by Jump Crouch

Episode 102 - We Went to the Game Awards by Jump Crouch

Episode 101 - Robocop, Mario Wonder, And World Of Warcraft Hardcore by 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 discuss the Game Awards nomination and weigh in on the most deserved picks and biggest snubs. Check out Garrett on X @garrettFM Follow Orrin & Aaron on X, @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

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 three turn on Orrin and demand he play Baldur's Gate 3, while at the same time gushing about its narrative possibilities. (sorry Orrin) Follow Nicolò Grasso on X - @nickygra97 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

Going back in time to see we little podcasters from the gentle years of 2016.

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. 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

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.

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. 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

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, its evolution, and our personal histories with these games. Furthermore, we discuss other games such as 'Evil Tonight,' 'Pseudoregelia,' 'Detroit: Become Human,' and 'Bramble: The Mountain King. Check out Zac on twitter and Youtube Mike @m87carlson.bsky.social 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

This week, Zac pays us a visit, and we dive into the world of Tony Hawk Pro Skater. 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 3 and Remnant 2. Check out Zac on twitter and Youtube 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

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 recent endeavors, encompassing the Rise of the Triad Remaster and the Quake 2 remaster. Aaron shares his immersive experience with the indie JRPG, Chained Echoes, and Orrin engages in contemplation over indie puzzler Viewfinder. Kevin provides a thought-provoking message regarding The Last of Us Part One's debut on PC, adding a serious note to our discussions. Finally, we get real nerdy and talk about what makes for a good modern rpg and list a few of our favorites. 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

Episode 93 - Our favorite movies and tv shows of 2023 so far by Jump Crouch

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. Then move on to the rest of the games of the year so far, as well as the disappointments, and finally the looming releases on the horizon.  Check out Nic on twitter - @nickygra97 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

This week we do a deep dive 1979 art film by Andrei Tarkovsky, Stalker. 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 entered, yet we all feel better for it. Check out Drew on twitter - @drew_type 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

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, and Star Wars Outlaws? Stay tuned to find out! 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

This week we're joined by Connor (@ConnorMB_onFilm) and we dig into Diablo 4, Street Fighter 6, Warhmmaer 40k: Boltgun 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 twitter @ConnorMB_onFilm 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

Episode 89 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Hrot, and Tails of Iron by 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 Luc & Aaron McNair. Mixed by Aaron McNair Original theme song composed by Madyn

Episode 87 by Jump Crouch

Spoiler podcast for Resident Evil 4 Remake & Resident Evil 4 (2005). This week Zac joins us to discuss the Resident Evil 4 Remake. This one is meaty, itchy and tasty. Enjoy!

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 – https://discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2 Produced by Orrin Luc & Aaron McNair. Mixed by Aaron McNair Original theme song composed by Madyn

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 games' design for the better? 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

Mike joins us this week. Also 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. https://www.vice.com/en/article/pkg7qz/is-atomic-heart-pro-russia-or-just-russian 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

This week we are by joined Drew, who through sheer force of will got all of us to watch the incredible, Bram Stoker's Dracula, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Well done and thank you Drew! Full spoilers are ahead as we dive into the plot, production, performances, and history of this 1992 horror classic.

This week we are joined by the always insight 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 Land. 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

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 get roiled. Grab your popcorn and enjoy our longest podcast yet! 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

Game Of The Year 2022 by 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 Luc & Aaron McNair. Mixed by Aaron McNair Original theme song composed by Madyn

This week Nicolò Grasso stops by for the last gaming pod of the year to discuss Vampire Survivors, Chop Goblins, 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 awards. 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