Podcasts about video game book club

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we will finish The New Colossus. Next week we have the VGBC on hold as we will be starting Final Fantasy XIII playing all the way through Act 4. We are looking to do part 1 in about a month. Releases on parts will vary depending on how long the parts end up being so keep an eye out. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and listen to us on the go wherever you get your podcasts! #gaming #videogames #videogame #bookclub #videogamebookclub #podcast #retrogaming #games #sega #playstation #xbox #nintendo #anime #discussion #critique #fps #jrpg #actiongames #platformer #fightinggames #wolfenstein

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we will finish up the New Orleans level and stop at the new location. Next week we will finish the game. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and listen to us on the go wherever you get your podcasts! #gaming #videogames #videogame #bookclub #videogamebookclub #podcast #retrogaming #games #sega #playstation #xbox #nintendo #anime #discussion #critique #fps #jrpg #actiongames #platformer #fightinggames #wolfenstein

We apologizes for forgetting to load this oneWelcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we start up Wolfenstein II The New Colossus stopping part one once we arrive at the first Roswell spot after we leave Manhattan. For part two we will stop once we arrive at New Orleans. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and listen to us on the go wherever you get your podcasts! #gaming #videogames #videogame #bookclub #videogamebookclub #podcast #retrogaming #games #sega #playstation #xbox #nintendo #anime #discussion #critique #fps #jrpg #actiongames #platformer #wolfenstein

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we play our second part of Wolfenstein II The New Colossus stopping once we arrive at New Orleans. Next week we will finish up the New Orleans level and stop and the new location. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and listen to us on the go wherever you get your podcasts! #gaming #videogames #videogame #bookclub #videogamebookclub #podcast #retrogaming #games #sega #playstation #xbox #nintendo #anime #discussion #critique #fps #jrpg #actiongames #platformer #fightinggames #wolfenstein

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we will play through the all of the DLC Minerva's Den. Next week we will start up Wolfenstein II The New Colossus stopping part one once we arrive at the first Roswell spot after we leave Manhattan. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and listen to us on the go wherever you get your podcasts! #gaming #videogames #videogame #bookclub #videogamebookclub #podcast #retrogaming #games #sega #playstation #xbox #nintendo #anime #discussion #critique #fps #jrpg #actiongames #platformer #fightinggames

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we will finish the main story. Next week we will play through the all of the DLC Minerva's Den. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and listen to us on the go wherever you get your podcasts!#gaming #videogames #videogame #bookclub #videogamebookclub #podcast #retrogaming #games #sega #playstation #xbox #nintendo #anime #discussion #critique #fps #jrpg #actiongames #platformer #fightinggames

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we will stop at Fontaine Futuristics. Next week we will finish the game. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and listen to us on the go wherever you get your podcasts!#gaming #videogames #videogame #bookclub #videogamebookclub #podcast #retrogaming #games #sega #playstation #xbox #nintendo #anime #discussion #critique #fps #jrpg #actiongames #platformer #fightinggames

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we will start Bioshock 2 stopping after we leave/finish Ryan's Amusements. Next week we will stop at Fontaine Futuristics. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and listen to us on the go where ever you get your podcasts!

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 verdictIf you've been playing along with us, this is where it all comes together.Timecodes00:00 – Start06:20 – Housekeeping09:45 – One More Game Announcement12:25 – Episode Discussion Start58:48 – The Ending Choice1:30:15 – Review ScoresWe'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 showJK! 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 usWhether 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!DiscordTwitch YoutubeInstaBsky

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we will finish Titanfall 2. Next week we will start up Bioshock 2 where we will finish Ryan's Amusements and stop at Popper's Den. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and listen to us on the go where ever you get your podcasts!

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 farBefore 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.

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we will start up Titanfall 2 stopping at the mission The Beacon after you finish Effect and Cause. Next week we will finish the game. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and listen to us on the go where ever you get your podcasts!

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we will finish up Wolfenstein The Old Blood. Next week we will start up Titanfall 2 stopping at the mission The Beacon after you finish Effect and Cause. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and listen to us on the go where ever you get your podcasts!

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we will start up Wolfenstein The Old Blood stopping after we finish chapter 4 Escape. Next week we will finish the game. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and listen to us on the go where ever you get your podcasts!

Channel 3's Video Game Book Club took time recently to chat about The Talos Principle. bayesic, infocynic, joob, llcoolgames, and travg (along with some help from trashdoc16) gather to chat about their recent playthrough of 2014's philosophical puzzle game. This conversation was livecast on February 9, 2026

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we will finish Bioshock. Next week we Wolfenstein The Old Blood stopping after we finish chapter 4 Escape. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and listen to us on the go where ever you get your podcasts!

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we will stop after finishing Rapture's Central Control. Next week we will finish the game. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and listen to us on the go where ever you get your podcasts!

Apologies, I forgot to upload these last 2 VGBC episodesWelcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we start up Bioshock finishing part 1 after we finish Smuggler's Hideout. Next week we will stop after finishing Rapture's Central Control. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive for our game streams

Apologies, I forgot to upload these last 2 VGBC episodes. Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we finish Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Next week we will start Bioshock and stop after finishing Smuggler's Hideout. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram.

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 — Start9:17 — Easy Mode (Spoiler-Free)15:20 — Normal Mode (Full Spoilers)Support the showJK! Games! is the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about.VGBC (Video Game Book Club) is our rotating deep-dive series focused on one game at a time—played together, discussed together, broken down one level at a time. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch Youtube Insta Bsky

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we start up Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and finish mission 3. Next week we will finish the game. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we finish The New Order. Next week we will start playing Metal Gear Rising playing until we finish the 3rd mission/chapter. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive andwatch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we will be playing the next 5 chapters/missions finishing U-Boat. Next week we will finish the game. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we will be playing the next 5 chapters/missions finishing U-Boat. Next week we will finish the game. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

Welcome to The Testing Room where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about the games this week and then cover mostly gaming related topics and take part in what we call a Video Game Book Club. This week we bring to you The Testing Rooms Official Top 10 Games of 2025. What were your favorite games this year? Next week we will be getting back to Wolfenstein The New Order finishing chapters 7 - 11 stopping when we finish U-Boat! Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com or on our social platforms. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroompod and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroomSilent Hill f Spoilers 50:59 - 56:46Clair Obscur Expedition 33 01:01:28 - 01:07:30

Welcome to The Testing Room where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about the games this week and then cover mostly gaming related topics and take part in what we call a Video Game Book Club. This week we bring to you our Personal Top 10 Games of 2025 lists and the Testie awards. What were your favorite games this year? Keep an eye out for the definitive Top 10 list for the channel on the next episode! Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com or down below. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroomFor the Silent Hill f Spoilers here is the time code01:22:00 - 01:30:20

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we start up Wolfenstein: The New Order playing through the first 6 chapters/missions finishing London Nautica. Next week we will pause on VGBC so we can do our Game of the Year episodes but will be back the week after with part 2 playing the next 5 chapters/missions finishing U-Boat. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on spotify or on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we finish the game. For the next week or two we will hav e the VGBC on hold. Listen in on future episode and keep an eye out on instagram for when we will be back with Wolfenstein The New Order. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we play the next 5 stopping at chapter 10. Next week we will finish the game. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we play the next 5 stopping at chapter 10. Next week we will finish the game. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we begin Enslaved: Odyssey to the West starting with the first 4 chapters. Next week we will play the next 5 stopping at chapter 10. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we finish the game and give our MGS 1-4 game ranking. For the next week or two we will be doing side quests but the next time the Video Game Book Club is back we will be playing Enslaved: Odyssey to the West starting with the first 4 chapters. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we continue Metal Gear Solid 4 and play through Act 4! Next week we will finish the game and give our MGS 1-4 game ranking. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

In this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica, Kayla, and Josh dive into the tension-filled world of Dispatch for our latest Video Game Book Club series. We're breaking down Episodes 1 and 2—covering our first impressions, gameplay reactions, and the choices that might have consequences? We start with our initial thoughts on Dispatch's presentation and tone before diving into how its interactive mechanics impact the experience. Then, we move into full spoiler territory to unpack the story beats, key decisions, and theories for where the next episodes could go.Timecodes:00:00 – Intro00:07:57 – First Impressions00:23:12 – Gameplay and Interactivity00:29:47 – Quick Time Events00:37:17 – Spoiler Section: Story and Outcomes00:42:57 – Superhero Games Tangent01:15:07 – Themes, Theories, and Predictions01:26:00 – OutroJK! Games! is the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about, hosted by Jerica, Kayla, and Josh.VGBC (Video Game Book Club) is our rotating deep-dive series focused on one game at a time—played together, discussed together, broken down one level at a time.Follow and play with us! @JKGamesPodcast Discord Twitch Youtube Insta Bsky

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we continue Metal Gear Solid 4 and play through Act 3! Next week we will discuss Act 4. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we continue Metal Gear Solid 4 and play through Act 2! Next week we will discuss Act 3. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroomGameplay from https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs3xOOfZjz53j6_5Xl6kbuw

In this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica and Kayla are joined by Patrick for the grand finale of our Silent Hill f Video Game Book Club. We've reached the end of the nightmare and we're unpacking it all — gameplay, atmosphere, and story — before diving into a full spoiler discussion and review.Silent Hill f left a lasting mark. We explore how the game captures the essence of the series while carving its own identity — and whether that ending truly landed.Timecodes:00:00:00 – Start00:04:54 – Intro00:13:00 – Easy Mode: Overall Gameplay & Experience (Non-Spoiler)00:32:20 – Scarecrow Puzzles and Gameplay Highlights00:43:31 – Normal Mode: Atmosphere, Themes & Presentation00:56:35 – Expert Mode: Story, Characters, and Spoilers01:31:00 – Review Segment: The Final VerdictJK! Games! is the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about, hosted by Jerica and Kayla.VGBC (Video Game Book Club) is our rotating deep-dive series focused on one game at a time—played together, discussed together, broken down one level at a time.Follow and play with us! @JKGamesPodcast Discord Twitch Youtube Insta Bsky

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we start up Metal Gear Solid 4 and play through Act 1! Next week we will discuss Act 2. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

In this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica and Kayla return to the fog for Part 2 of our Silent Hill f Video Game Book Club series. We're halfway through the nightmare and unpacking how the game's story, pacing, and tone evolve as the world opens up.We start with a discussion on the use of flowers in video games—and how Silent Hill f turns beauty into dread—then dive into our first impressions of Ghost of Yotei, before checking in on our current progress through Silent Hill f. Finally, we close out with an Expert Mode segment exploring how the game's themes have impacted our experience.Timecodes:00:00:00 – Start00:08:58 – Flowers in Video Games00:26:14 – Easy Mode: First Impressions of Ghost of Yotei00:32:55 – Normal Mode: Silent Hill f Current Progress00:55:22 – Expert Mode: Silent Hill f Themes and ConnectionsJK! Games! is the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about, hosted by Jerica and Kayla.VGBC (Video Game Book Club) is our rotating deep-dive series focused on one game at a time—played together, discussed together, broken down one level at a time.Follow and play with us! @JKGamesPodcast Discord Twitch Youtube Insta Bsky

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we finish Max Payne and give our final impressions! Next week we will start up Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots playing until the end of Act 1. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

In this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica, Kayla, and Josh dive into the haunted fog for Part 1 of our Silent Hill f Video Game Book Club series. Whether you're a longtime fan or a total newcomer to the franchise, this episode breaks down what actually makes a Silent Hill game feel like Silent Hill.We start with a cursed icebreaker game (Josh's "Fact or Farse"), then unpack the themes, tone, and environments that define the series. We also share our first impressions of Silent Hill f's mechanics, pacing, and storytelling—and ask "IS SILENT HILL BACK?!'Timecodes:00:00:00 – Start00:06:50 – Icebreaker Game: Fact or Farse00:20:30 – Easy Mode: What Makes Silent Hill… Silent Hill?00:49:10 – Normal Mode: First Impressions of Silent Hill f01:09:00 – Expert Mode: Thematic Deep DiveJK! Games! is the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about, hosted by Jerica and Kayla.VGBC (Video Game Book Club) is our rotating deep-dive series focused on one game at a time—played together, discussed together, broken down one level at a time.Follow and play with us! @JKGamesPodcast Discord Twitch Youtube Insta Bsky

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we Max Payne and stop at the chapter titles "put of my flames with gasoline"! Next week we will finish the game. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

In this episode of JK! Games!, we're falling with our titans. Jerica, Kayla, Koleman, and Josh (aka HighScoreWeekly) return to finish our Titanfall 2 Video Game Book Club playthrough and deliver a deep-dive review of the campaign.We start with a Titan loadout icebreaker game, reflect on what made this campaign hit hard in 2016 and now, and discuss traversal mechanics, boss fights and emotional beats.Timecodes:00:00:00 – Start00:03:57 – Icebreaker Game: Build Your Titan Loadout00:28:15 – Easy Mode: What We've Been Playing00:39:08 – Normal Mode: Spoiler-Free Titanfall 2 Review00:48:40 – Expert Mode: Titanfall 2 Deep Dive• Cooper & BT's emotional arc• Time travel mechanics• Story beats, villains & mission design• Should there be a Titanfall 3?01:23:40 – Wrap-Up & Next Game TeasFollow and play with us! @JKGamesPodcast Discord Twitch Youtube Insta Bsky

This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, recorded on-site at PAX West 2025In this special episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, recorded live at PAX West 2025, Patrick Klein⁠⁠⁠ and his Video Game Book Club cohost Taylor⁠ sit down with actor ⁠Ben Starr⁠—best known as the voice of Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI, Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and a member of ⁠Natural Six.They dive into his craft, from the differences between voice acting and performance capture to how he approaches building characters. Ben also shares his thoughts on coffee, his love for Final Fantasy VIII, what it's like to play games he's featured in, and his experiences with Natural Six.And this isn't the last time you'll hear from him—Ben Starr will be returning for a future episode of the Boss Rush Podcast. Follow our Guest: Ben Starr, Actor and Member of Natural SixFollow our Hosts:Patrick Klein⁠⁠, Games Manager at ⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠Just Taylor, Genshin Impact Streamer and Cohost of Boss Rush Video Game Book ClubJoin the Boss Rush Community: Join the ⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠Follow Boss Rush Network: Follow Boss Rush Network on ⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Support Boss Rush Network:Support Boss Rush on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and buy merch on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Store.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ and visit our ⁠⁠⁠website at BossRush.net⁠⁠⁠ for more great content.Thank you for your Support!Thank you for watching or listening to The Boss Rush Podcast. If you're watching this ⁠⁠episode on YouTube⁠⁠, hit the Subscribe button, Like the video, and hit the notification bell so you don't miss an episode! If you're listening on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, consider leaving us a rating and a review as it helps with discoverability and growth. ⁠⁠Support Boss Rush on Patreon⁠⁠ for exclusive content, early access and audio versions of shows, become a Patreon Producer, and more. Visit our website for all of our content including ⁠⁠reviews⁠⁠, ⁠⁠news⁠⁠, ⁠⁠daily Boss Rush Banter⁠⁠ discussion topics, ⁠⁠listicles⁠⁠, ⁠⁠features⁠⁠, and more. However you support us, it means so much to us. Thank you for your continued support of the Boss Rush Podcast and the ⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠. 

This week, we officially kick off our next Video Game Book Club title: Titanfall 2. Jerica, Kayla, and Koleman suit up for a deep dive into this critically beloved FPS — from its fast-paced movement and emotional storytelling to its unexpected ties to Apex Legends.We also rewind to the original Titanfall to explain why we're starting with the sequel, touch on Respawn's development choices, and unpack how this world became one of the most celebrated sci-fi shooter settings of the last decade.Whether you're playing along for the first time or revisiting your BT memories, this episode is all about appreciating the details — from gunplay to skyboxes.Timecodes:00:00:00 – Start00:19:17 – Listener Fanfare: Titanfall 2 Love Letters00:22:24 – Easy Mode: What We've Been Playing + Koleman's Icebreaker00:35:11 – Normal Mode: Titanfall 1 History & Why We're Starting With 200:49:13 – Expert Mode: Titanfall 2 First ImpressionsWe're JK! Games! Podcast!We bring you the gaming news and reviews we care about — and right now we're playing through one game at a time with our official Video Game Book Club.We pick a game, break it down week by week, and talk about everything from mechanics to heart-wrenching narratives — all through the lens of a book club… but with video games. And don't worry, you don't have to read anything (until there's a dialogue wheel).Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation.Follow and play with us! @JKGamesPodcast Discord Twitch Youtube Insta Bsky

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we finish Rise of the Tomb Raider. Next week we will be doing a special one off Side Quest episode but the week after we will start up the VGBC for Max Payne playing to the chapter titles "put of my flames with gasoline"! Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we are playing Rise of the Tomb Raider and stopping at Rising Tide. Next week we will finish the game! Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @youtube.com/@thetestingroom

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we start up Rise of the Tomb Raider stopping at Alone Again. Next week we stop at the Rising Tide. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom

In this episode of JK! Games!, we're wrapping up our playthrough of Tiny Bookshop with our official Video Game Book Club review.Jerica and Kayla break down the story, characters, shopkeeping systems, cozy atmosphere, and whether this indie delivers as a must-play for management game fans. We share our final verdicts, listener responses, and reveal our next Book Club pick.JK! Games! is a gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about — and with our Video Game Book Club (VGBC), we dive deep into one game at a time. Whether you're chasing every side quest or just here for the vibes, you belong in the conversation.Timecodes:00:00:00 – Start00:10:58 – Listener Question of the Week (Favorite Cozy/Management Game)00:22:00 – Jerica on Silksong00:33:30 – Normal Mode: Setting the Stage for Tiny Bookshop Review00:44:20 – Expert Mode: Tiny Bookshop ReviewListener Question of the Week:What cozy or management game has been your favorite and why?Next Game:Our next Video Game Book Club pick is Titanfall 2 — join us in Discord to play along!Follow and play with us! @JKGamesPodcast Discord Twitch Youtube Insta Bsky

Welcome to the Video Game Book Club where three of the gaming industry's best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about a specific video game in book club fashion. This week we will beat the game. Next week we will start up Rise of the Tomb Raider stopping at Alone Again. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com, comment down below or message us on instagram. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroomlive and watch on YouTube @ youtube.com/@thetestingroom