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MGS: The Movie and Game Show

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Welcome to MGS: The Movie and Game Show, a podcast where we talk about movies and games. Join your hosts, Dallin and Scott, as we rank, review, and discuss various film and video game series.

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Episode 160 - Castlevania Nocturne (2023) from 2023-12-12T20:13:07

This week, we return to the world of Castlevania with the most recent entry in the TV series, Castlevania: Nocturne. Although it isn't perfect, it does feel like a proper return to form, and...

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Episode 159 - Wendell & Wild (2022) from 2023-12-04T17:27

This week, we're concluding our review of the Jordan Peele/Henry Selick shared universe with the culmination their combined efforts, Wendell & Wild. Unfortunately, although it's pret...

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Bad Boys: Miami Takedown (2004) - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2023-11-27T22:12:07

In this episode, we play and discuss Bad Boys: Miami Takedown (Bad Boys 2), one of the most forgettable games we've ever played. I've already forgotten about it by the time I wrote this ...

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Episode 158 - Coraline (2009) from 2023-11-20T21:46

In this episode, join us as we dive into the mesmerizing world of Henry Selick's stop-motion masterpiece, Coraline. We even get a bit of Shakespeare analysis from Dr. Scott Russell.

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Episode 157 - Monkeybone (2001) from 2023-11-13T07:01

This week we're talking about, quite frankly, one of the worst films we've ever seen with Henry Selick's Monkeybone. How he ended up here after James and the Giant Peach is shocking....

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Episode 156 - A Ramblin' Man from 2023-11-06T07:01

Dallin's been all over the USA the last week, visiting Nashville, Tennessee, before moving on to the Portland Retro Game Expo in Oregon, and he tells us all about it.

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Episode 155 - Castlevania Season Four from 2023-10-30T06:00

Happy Halloween! Although we still have lots of spooky content upcoming through the month of November, we celebrate today by talking about one of the most shocking declines in quality of any ser...

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Episode 154 - Castlevania Season Three from 2023-10-23T06:01

This week, we're discussing the third season of Netflix's Castlevania series, one of the finest things ever created.

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Episode 153 - Haunted Mansion (2023) - The Disney Parks Cinematic Universe in Review from 2023-10-15T06:00

There's a new film in the DPCU to review, and we are here for it! This week we're talking about the newest iteration of Haunted Mansion, and ranking it among the other films based on Dis...

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Episode 152 - Castlevania Season Two from 2023-10-09T06:00

This week we move to review Season 2 of Castlevania, and what a banger it is. New characters that are interesting and dynamic, old characters growing and learning together. It's a wonderful ...

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Episode 151 - Castlevania Season One from 2023-10-02T05:53:40

This week, we go back to rewatch and review the Castlevania animated series on Netflix in preparation for Castlevania: Nocturne, which will just have been released by the time this episode is pu...

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Burnout Revenge (2005) - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2023-09-25T05:59

We're back to review another PS2 game, and this time it's Criterion's Burnout Revenge, one of the finest arcade racers ever made.


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Episode 150 - Starfield and Sea of Stars from 2023-09-18T05:59:11

This week we're off to space as Scott plays Starfield and Dallin plays Sea of Stars. We are also celebrating our 150th mainline episode by bringing back a few old segments.


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Episode 149 - James and the Giant Peach (1996) from 2023-09-11T06:27:12

This week we talk a little bit about the shortcomings of Final Fantasy XVI, and then recap, review, and rank James and the Giant Peach as part of the Jordan Peele-Henry Selick Shared Universe. N...

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Episode 148 - Revisiting The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) from 2023-09-04T16:58:46

It's been over three years since we last talked about The Nightmare Before Christmas on this podcast, and so we are rewatching it this week as part of the Jordan Peele-Henry Selick Shared Un...

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Episode 147 - NOPE (2022) from 2023-08-28T06:00:57

This week, we watch, review and recap Jordan Peele's NOPE as part of our ongoing Jordan Peele/Henry Selick shared universe review series. NOPE is fine enough, if a bit rough around the edges...

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Episode 146 - Us (2019) from 2023-08-21T06:00:15

This week, we recap, rank, and review Jordan Peele's Us. While it can be entertaining and frightening enough at times, it falls very short of the expectations set by Get Out, and we spend so...

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Episode 145 - Visiting Kabukicho, the Real-life Kamurochō from 2023-08-15T15:18:18

This week, Scott continues to tell us about his time in Japan, including Super Nintendo Land, Tokyo Disney Sea, and time spent in Kabukicho, the Tokyo district that has served as the model for t...

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The Last of Us in Real Life: Visiting the Filming Locations - Video Special from 2023-08-11T17:37:33

In this short special video episode, we take you on a journey across Alberta to visit the streets, buildings, and trails where season one of The Last of Us was filmed. This video is also availab...

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Episode 144 - Get Out (2017) from 2023-08-07T05:59

Welcome back! This week, we finally begin to review and rank a new set of films. We will be discussing films directed by Jordan Peele, films directed by Henry Selick, and then meeting in the mid...

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Episode 143 - Tetris (2023) from 2023-07-31T05:59

This is it! We have (for the time being) reached the FINAL episode of the Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review, and we are thrilled to out with a genuine, proper film that's actu...

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Episode 142 - Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021) from 2023-07-25T05:31:25

This week we watch, rank and review Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, and for maybe the first time, we are truly of two minds on this film. It's not good by any metric, but one of us e...

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Katamari Damacy - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2023-07-18T04:30:39

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

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Episode 141 - Trying Japanese Snacks in Tokyo from 2023-07-11T17:29:51

Scott's off to Japan! This week, he tells us about his first day in Tokyo Disneyland, shows off some of the goodies he picked up around the shops in Akihabara, tries Pikmin 4 snacks, and ope...

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Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater PART 2 - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2023-07-03T05:04:26

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

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Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater PART 1 - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2023-06-26T15:50:30

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

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Episode 140 - Werewolves Within (2021) from 2023-06-21T06:24:48

This week, as we draw closer to completing our review of the (mostly) complete Video Game Cinematic Universe, we review Werewolves Within, based on a game nobody has heard of. But the movie isn&...

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Episode 139 - The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 is a great win for Xbox from 2023-06-12T15:35:39

This week, we're talking about The Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest 2023. While it had room for improvement, overall this was a great showcase that highlighted a lot of the strengths ...

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Episode 138 - Fast X Might Be the Greatest Film of All Time from 2023-06-05T05:45:45

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

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Episode 137 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Star Wars Jedi Survivor from 2023-05-29T05:38:31

This week, we talk in-depth about our experiences with Star Wars Jedi Survivor and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom; both wonderful games that improve on their predecessors in many ways...

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Episode 136 - Responding to GQ's Top 100 Games of All Time from 2023-05-22T05:07:03

Last week, GQ published a list of 100 of the greatest games of all time, surveying a wide variety of games media, influencers, creators, and developers. In this episode, we talk a bit about that...

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Episode 135 - Dynasty Warriors (2021) from 2023-05-15T15:55:24

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

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Episode 134 - Monster Hunter (2020) from 2023-05-08T04:01:49

This week we watch, recap, review, and rank the Monster Hunter film alongside over 40 other video game film adaptations.


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Episode 133 - Doom: Annihilation (2019) from 2023-05-02T04:14:10

This week we watch, recap, review, and rank Doom: Annihilation alongside over 40 other video game film adaptations.

0:00 - Opening chat (Octopath Traveler 2)

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Crash Bandicoot - The Wrath of Cortex (2001) - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2023-04-23T06:00:11

This week, we review and rank Crash Bandicoot - The Wrath of Cortex. While it may be slightly underrated and unfairly maligned, it's a far cry from the quality of the first three games in th...

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Episode 132 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) from 2023-04-17T03:38:46

The Super Mario Bros. Movie has finally arrived, and it's an absolute treat! We're here to recap, review, and rank it, and I'll be honest, it's such a relief to have a video game...

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Episode 131 - Octopath Traveler 2, Resident Evil 4 Remake from 2023-04-11T16:14:59

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

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The Last of Us - Episode 9 - Look For The Light from 2023-04-03T20:44:53

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

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A SHORT BREAK - We'll be back in April! from 2023-03-21T19:08:23

Hey all, we're taking a break of a few weeks during a really busy and chaotic time, but we'll be back in April with tons of exciting stuff, so check back soon and make sure you&...

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Episode 130 - Ni No Kuni (2019) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2023-03-13T05:10:22

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

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The Last of Us - Episode 8 - When We Are In Need from 2023-03-11T06:52:47

We reach the penultimate episode of The Last of Us, focusing on Winter - widely regarded as the best sequence in the game - and the episode did not disappoint. Tense, gripping and emotional thro...

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Star Wars: Super Bombad Racing - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2023-03-06T06:00:22

 This week, we play and review Star Wars: Super Bombad Racing, a not-very-good Mario Kart clone for the PS2, and rank it in the following list:

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The Last of Us - Episode 7 - Left Behind from 2023-03-02T22:25:33

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

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Episode 129 - What We're Playing in February 2023 from 2023-02-27T06:00:54

We've been playing a lot of games over the last few weeks, both old and new. This week we take a break from the Video Game Cinematic Universe to talk about the things that we've been playing. If...

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The Last of Us - Episode 6 - Kin from 2023-02-23T20:49:49

This week, Joel and Ellie make their way to Jackson, Wyoming, where they take a short break with trusted family and friends before heading off to meet the Fireflies in Colorado. 

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Silent Hill 2 - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2023-02-20T05:20:49

PS2 Fast PS2 Furious returns this week with one of the all-time greats, Silent Hill 2. We talk about its gameplay, graphics, and atmosphere while taking a deep dive into its complex story. ...

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The Last of Us - Episode 5 - Endure and Survive from 2023-02-17T16:04:57

This week's episode of The Last of Us gave us a bit more insight into Kathleen's character as we followed Joel, Ellie, Sam, and Henry through the tunnels of Kansas City. 

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Episode 128 - Short Circuit 2 from 2023-02-13T07:01

This week, we return to the Short Circuit universe with Short Circuit 2. Scott's been saying for weeks that the second entry is dramatically better than the first, and shockingly, he's absolutel...

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The Last of Us - Episode 4 - Please Hold My Hand from 2023-02-09T23:09:09

In this week's episode, we follow Joel and Ellie as they make their way to Kansas City, where they are set upon by a local militia, and must fight for their survival. A great episode, although c...

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Episode 127 - Short Circuit (1986) from 2023-02-06T15:56:43

We are taking a much-needed break this week from terrible video game adaptations, and instead watching the terrible '80s sci-fi comedy, Short Circuit. It's got brownface, racism, sexism, and fun...

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The Last of Us - Episode 3 - Long, Long Time from 2023-02-01T21:22

The reviews and tweets and reactions you've seen surrounding this episode are no exaggeration; it truly is one of the all-time great episodes of any series. 

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Episode 126 - The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review from 2023-01-30T06:59:09

This week, we continue our slow and sloppy swim through the lake of filth that is the Video Game Cinematic Universe. We review The Angry Birds Movie 2, which is a truly miserable title pulled fr...

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The Last of Us - Episode 2 - Infected from 2023-01-26T21:16:14

This week we review Episode 2 of The Last of Us, titled "Infected."

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Episode 125 - 2023 Predictions and Video Game Fantasy Draft from 2023-01-23T05:27:03

We begin our year the way that we always do: by making predictions about the things that will happen, and completing the Video Game Fantasy Draft. If you want to play along with us, send us your...

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The Last of Us - Episode 1 - When You're Lost in the Darkness from 2023-01-19T21:22:46

MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE LAST OF US HBO SERIES AND BOTH GAMES AHEAD

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Episode 124 - The Best Games of 2022 from 2023-01-16T06:59:51

Welcome to a new year full of new games, which is the perfect opportunity to ignore all of those, and talk about the games that we loved the most during 2022. We'll talk about Elden Ring and God...

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ESPN Winter X-Games Snowboarding - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2023-01-09T15:32:01

If there's one thing that the entire world can agree on, it's that there's nothing better than an extreme sports game during the holidays. Some might say that's the entire reason for the season,...

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Episode 123 - Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2018) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2023-01-02T05:41:59

Welcome to the first episode of 2023! This week we watch and review Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, a movie that shouldn't exist and shouldn't work, but it does, and we are so glad for it. 

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Mission: Impossible - Operation SURMA - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2022-12-26T07:03:03

This week we play and review that game what's in the title, and rank it in the following list:

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Episode 122 - Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution (2019)- The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2022-12-19T05:23:01

This week we take a trip down memory lane and watch and review the remake of the very first Pokémon movie.

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Episode 121 - Rampage (2018) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2022-12-12T07:44:06

This week we watch and review Rampage, a movie that nobody saw based on a game that nobody played. 

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We're Going Places - California Dreamin' from 2022-12-05T05:23:22

This week, we talk about Dallin's family trip to Disneyland and San Clemente.

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Spider-Man 2 (2004) - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2022-11-28T05:10:18

This week we play and review Spider-Man 2, and guess what, it's not as good as you remember. We also rank it in the following list: 

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Episode 120 - Tomb Raider (2018) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2022-11-22T03:40:20

This week we review the Tomb Raider reboot, a film so bland and uninspired it makes Scott ill. 

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004) - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2022-11-14T06:59:37

This week we review one of the all-time greats, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and rank it in the following list:

  1. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
  2. Hitman: Blood Money<...

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Episode 119 - Assassin's Creed (2016) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review from 2022-11-07T06:59:34

This week we watch and review Assassin's Creed, which we've reviewed before and were pretty positive about it. We were wrong. It is bad. 

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Episode 118 - Warcraft (2018) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review from 2022-10-31T04:11:14

This week we begin with a brief chat about all the new Silent Hill news, and then rank and review Warcraft (2016). 

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We're Going Places - The Portland Retro Gaming Expo from 2022-10-24T06:03:15

We're back with another episode of We're Going Places! This week, Dallin talks about a trip to Portland, Oregon to attend the Portland Retro Gaming Expo and to meet some dear friends. And he'll ...

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Episode 117 - The Angry Birds Movie (2016) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review from 2022-10-17T05:00:06

This week we watch and review The Angry Birds Movie, the first film in this series based on a mobile game, and rank it in the following list:

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2022-10-11T05:56:22

This week we play and review The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers on PS2 - one of the "good" licensed games - and rank it among our other PS2 titles: 

  1. Metal Gear Solid 2: Son...

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Episode 116 - Ratchet and Clank (Movie, 2016) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review from 2022-10-05T02:38:51

This week we watch and review Ratchet and Clank, a film with a criminal Rotten Tomatoes rating of 21%. It's not a great film, but it's a hell of a lot better than a 2/10. 

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Ape Escape 2 (2002) - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2022-09-26T06:08:29

This week we play and review Ape Escape 2 and see how it stacks up next to the other PS2 games we've ranked, which include:

  1. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
  2. Hitman: Bl...

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Episode 115 - Hitman: Agent 47 (2015) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe from 2022-09-19T15:21:16

This week we review and recap Hitman: Agent 47, a film that even at 96 minutes long feels like a slog. 

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Episode 114 - Tekken 2: Kazuya's Revenge (2014) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe from 2022-09-12T06:01:38

This week, we review Tekken 2: Kazuya's Revenge. 

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Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb (2003) - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2022-09-05T16:31:47

This week on PS2FPS2F, we play and review Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb and see how it stacks up next to the other PS2 games we've played this year:

  1. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons...

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Episode 113 - Heavenly Sword (2014) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review from 2022-08-29T05:53:33

This week, we review Heavenly Sword, the 2014 animated companion film to the game from 2007.

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We're Going Places - Scott Goes to Vietnam from 2022-08-23T02:43:46

We take a break from the movies and games this week for Scott to tell us about his holiday to Vietnam. 

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Episode 112 - Fatal Frame (2014) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2022-07-25T15:37:50

This week, we review 2014's very loose adaptation of the Fatal Frame series and rank it in the following list:

Ranking the Movies

  1. Ace Attorney
  2. Yak...

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Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001) - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2022-07-18T05:59:04

This week on PS2FPS2F, we play and review Metal Gear Solid 2 and see how it stacks up next to the other PS2 games we've played this year:

  1. Hitman: Blood Money
  2. Grand Theft ...

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Episode 111 - Need for Speed (2014) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2022-07-11T20:02:41

This week, we watch and review Need For Speed, which is boring and problematic, and rank its various aspects in our growing lists, included here:

Ranking the Villains

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Episode 110 - Silent Hill Revelation (2012) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2022-07-04T05:11:04

This week, we review Silent Hill Revelation and rank it in our various lists. It's hard to believe this came out in 2012, honestly. You'd think we'd be doing better by this point but, here we ar...

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Oni (2001) - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2022-06-27T06:19

This week we play and review Oni, the first and last game from Bungie West, and rank it against the rest of our PS2 games so far. The list includes:

  1. Hitman: Blood Money
  2. G...

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Episode 109 - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2022-06-20T06:52:50

This week we go back and catch up on a very important entry in the Video Game Cinematic Universe that we previously overlooked - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

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Episode 108 - Ace Attorney (2012) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2022-06-13T05:05:03

This week, we watch and review the Ace Attorney film which is an excellent time and highly recommended. Also Dallin's audio is messy this week, sorry. Not sure what happened there. 

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Max Payne (2001) - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2022-06-06T17:15:51

This week, we review Max Payne and rank it against our other PS2 games and also compare it to the film that we watched a few months ago. Here are the current PS2 game rankings:

  1. Hit...

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Episode 107 - Prince of Persia (2010) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2022-05-30T04:29:05

This week we talk about Prince of Persia, and all the racist and generally problematic nonsense in this 120-minute shitshow.

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James Bond 007: From Russia With Love (2005) - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2022-05-26T00:25:08

This week we play and review a fascinating piece of mid-2000s gaming history, the licensed shooter From Russia WIth Love. We also have a little chat about Disneyland and vomit, which is lovely.&...

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Episode 106 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2022-05-16T06:01:27

We are back this week with the newest addition to the Video Game Cinematic Universe, and it's a great one. 

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Episode 105 - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2022-05-10T04:52:13

This week, we watch and review Sonic the Hedgehog, the best film of 2020 and a movie that is honestly so much better than it has any right to be. 

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Episode 104 - Mr. Scott Goes to Anaheim from 2022-05-04T03:05:50

Scott's just come back from a wonderful holiday in California, and in this mini-episode, he tells us all about it.

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Episode 103 - Tekken (2009) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2022-04-27T05:07:31

We are back this week with the next entry in the Video Game Cinematic Universe: Tekken! A film so forgettable that I forgot to edit this episode. 

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Hitman: Blood Money (2006) - PS2 Fast PS2 Furious from 2022-04-18T08:00

This week, we play and review Scott's absolute favourite PS2 game and see where it fits in with our growing ranking of titles, which includes:

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PS2 Fast PS2 Furious - Hitman: Blood Money from 2022-04-18T08:00

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Episode 102 - Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2022-04-04T06:00

The world of Street Fighter has so many wonderful and unique characters. Their designs have colour, personality, and life. None of them are in this movie, and the few that are, are performed so ...

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Episode 101 - Max Payne (2008) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2022-03-29T15:43:33

This week, there's a reason why we hold our breath when we walk past a graveyard, and that reason is Max Payne. We review the 2008 film, which is mostly okay. 

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Episode 100 - Hitman (2007) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2022-03-21T06:00:11

This week, we watch and review Hitman (2007) which, while not an incredible adaptation of its source material, is honestly a good deal better than people give it credit for. 

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PS2 Fast PS2 Furious - Sly Cooper from 2022-03-14T03:55:58

This week, we play and review Suckerpunch's iconic-ish mascot platformer, Sly Cooper. Lots to love here, and lots to improve on. We'll definitely play some more to see how things evolve.  Listen

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Episode 99 - Uncharted (2022) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review from 2022-03-01T18:46:45

This week, we jump ahead to the newest game-to-film adaptation and examine how Uncharted completely misses the mark (Wahlberg). 

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Episode 98 - Yakuza Movie (Ryū ga Gotoku: Gekijōban) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe from 2022-02-21T07:00

It's back-to-back Japanese films in the VGCU review series, and back-to-back list-toppers as well. 2007's Yakuza film is a wonderfully campy and entertaining movie, and simply one of the best vi...

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PS2 Fast PS2 Furious - Grand Theft Auto 3 from 2022-02-14T07:00

This week we're chatting about Grand Theft Auto 3. Although not as strong an entry as its other PS2 counterparts, it still holds up in its own right and helped to shape the entire PS2 landscape....

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Episode 97 - Animal Crossing Movie (Dōbutsu no Mori) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review from 2022-02-07T07:00

This week we watch and review the Animal Crossing movie, which was only released in Japan in 2006. And it is a treat. A real palate cleanser following dish after dish of shit. 

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Episode 96 - DOA: Dead Or Alive (2006) - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review from 2022-01-31T06:45:36

This week we review DOA: Dead or Alive, a 2006 film that I had no idea existed, and that grossed a whopping $7 million at the box office, prompting an extremely limited North American theatrical...

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PS2 Fast PS2 Furious - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City from 2022-01-24T07:00

We begin our PlayStation 2 review series on a high note with a classic nostalgic trip back to the hot nights and neon lights of Vice CIty.

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Episode 95 - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review - SIlent Hill (2006) from 2022-01-17T16:02:52

Up next in the Video Game Cinematic Universe review series is Silent Hill, a film that gets worse the more you try to explain it. 

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Episode 94.5 - A Little Rant About NFTs from 2022-01-14T22:50:13

Well, we were all set to record an episode about the Silent Hill film and then Troy Baker decided to try to gaslight everyone into supporting theft, practices that are destructive to both the en...

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Episode 94 - The Best Games of 2021 from 2022-01-10T18:17:19

We kick off the new year by taking a look at the one we've just left behind, and some of the great games we played along the way. 

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Episode 93 - 2021 Wrapped • 2022 Predictions • 2022 Fantasy Draft from 2021-12-31T08:00

We wrap up this shitshow of a year by revisiting our predictions for the gaming landscape, and making new ones for 2022. We also begin a new Video Game Fantasy draft. Feel free to play along and...

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Episode 92 - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review - Forbidden Siren from 2021-12-25T08:00

Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

It's a SPOOKY Christmas as this week we continue our review series of video game film adaptations with our first foreign film, Forbidden Siren (or just...

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PS Once Upon a Time - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 from 2021-12-22T22:13:15

This is it! The final episode of PS Once Upon a Time, and we wrap things up with the game that defined a generation and launched skateboarding firmly into the spotlight of public consciousness, ...

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Episode 91 - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review - Doom (2005) from 2021-12-20T09:00

This week, we watch a film based on a popular zombie franchise. You know the one. Everyone's favourite survival horror zombie game. Doom. 

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Episode 90 - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life from 2021-12-17T09:00

Hot off the heels of like a 6/10 with Resident Evil, we've got... another 6/10 with Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life. We rank it among the other video game film adaptations we've wat...

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Episode 90 - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life from 2021-12-17T09:00

Hot off the heels of like a 6/10 with Resident Evil, we've got... another 6/10 with Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life. We rank it among the other video game film adaptations we've wat...

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PS Once Upon a Time - Parasite Eve from 2021-12-13T09:00

We are down to the final two PS1 games, and we're wrapping up with a couple of bangers. First up is Parasite Eve, a game that absolutely deserves a remake. And then, next week, join us ...

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Episode 89 - Resident Evil (2002) from 2021-12-09T18:30:50

This week, we're talking about the first Resident Evil film, one of the more well-known game-to-film adaptations, and one that created a long-lasting film franchise, for better or for worse. The...

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Episode 89 - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review - Resident Evil (2002) from 2021-12-09T18:30:50

This week, we're talking about the first Resident Evil film, one of the more well-known game-to-film adaptations, and one that created a long-lasting film franchise, for better or for worse. The...

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PS Once Upon a Time - Tomba! from 2021-12-07T16:16:19

It's hard to resist the allure of a time that's as excited about its own title as Tomba! So here we are ranking this pink-haired boy and a bunch of swine against the other PS1 games we've played...

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Episode 88 - Disney Parks Cinematic Universe In Review: Muppets Haunted Mansion from 2021-11-25T21:41:57

This week, as a spooky November surprise, we talk about the newest entry in the Disney Parks Cinematic Universe - Muppets Haunted Mansion

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PS Once Upon a Time - Syphon Filter from 2021-11-19T05:42:43

This week, as we draw near to the end of the PS Once Upon a Time podcast, we play and review Syphon Filter. How something this decent came off the heels of Bubsy 3D is beyond me. 

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Episode 87 - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider from 2021-11-08T20:00

This week on the Video Game adaptation review series is Tomb Raider. We watched it, and now we review it and rank it. 

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Episode 87 - Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review: Tomb Raider from 2021-11-08T20:00

This week on the Video Game adaptation review series is Tomb Raider. We watched it, and now we review it and rank it. 



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PS Once Upon a Time - Mega Man X4 from 2021-11-03T16:16:15

This is one of the best Mega Man games, and it's definitely a Mega Man game. We review and rank it in the following list:

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Episode 86 - Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review: Wing Commander from 2021-10-19T15:21:08

Up next in the VGCU is the worst film so far, perhaps the worst film ever made? Wing Commander, a movie so bad it killed its game series. 



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Episode 86 - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review - Wing Commander from 2021-10-19T15:21:08

Up next in the VGCU is the worst film so far, perhaps the worst film ever made? Wing Commander, a movie so bad it killed its game series. 

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PS Once Upon a Time - Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver from 2021-10-15T19:20:28

Up this week on the ever-expanding ultimate ranking of PS1 Games is Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, and it's pretty good. Where will it sit on the master list?

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Episode 85 - Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review: Mortal Kombat (2021) from 2021-10-14T20:43:14

The VGCU Review series continues while we jump ahead to a brand new shiny release, Mortal Kombat, and it's pretty fun. It actually has Scorpion and Sub-Zero, so that's good. 



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Episode 85 - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review - Mortal Kombat (2021) from 2021-10-14T20:43:14

The VGCU Review series continues while we jump ahead to a brand new shiny release, Mortal Kombat, and it's pretty fun. It actually has Scorpion and Sub-Zero, so that's good. 

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Episode 84 - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review - Mortal Kombat Annihilation from 2021-10-07T17:46:38

This week we talk about the actual worst video game movie so far, Mortal Kombat Annihilation. You might ask yourself what happened to make this movie so miserable, in which we would recommend wa...

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Episode 84 - Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review: Mortal Kombat Annihilation from 2021-10-07T17:46:38

This week we talk about the actual worst video game movie so far, Mortal Kombat Annihilation. You might ask yourself what happened to make this movie so miserable, in which we would recommend wa...

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PS Once Upon a Time - Harvest Moon: Back to Nature from 2021-10-01T07:00

This week, we talk about this lovely little farming and social sim and rank it in our expanding list of PS1 titles, including

  1. Metal Gear Solid/Final Fantasy IX 
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Episode 83 - Deathloop, Life is Strange: True Colours, and a Bunch of Indies from 2021-09-28T18:14:45

It's time for some games, and we've been playing them, and now we will talk about them, including:

Skatebird

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Life is Strange: True Colours

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Episode 82 - Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review: Mortal Kombat (1995) from 2021-09-24T19:00

The VGCU review continues with 1995's Mortal Kombat. Once thought of as one of the worst video game adaptations of all time, it's really not that bad. Almost fun. Apologies again for the audio q...

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Episode 82 - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review - Mortal Kombat (1995) from 2021-09-24T19:00

The VGCU review continues with 1995's Mortal Kombat. Once thought of as one of the worst video game adaptations of all time, it's really not that bad. Almost fun. Apologies again for the audio q...

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PS Once Upon a Time - Bubsy 3D from 2021-09-22T22:00:11

Apologies for the audio quality in this and the next episode. It fits with this crap game though. Don't play Bubsy 3D (or Bubsy is 3D or Bubsy is 3D: Furbitten Planet, or any variation of this s...

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Episode 81 - Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review: Street Fighter (1994) from 2021-09-17T16:00

This week, we continue on with watching a load of terrible video game adaptations with the giant pile of hot shite, Street Fighter. 


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Episode 81 - The Video Game Cinematic Universe in Review - Street Fighter (1994) from 2021-09-17T16:00

This week, we continue on with watching a load of terrible video game adaptations with the giant pile of hot shite, Street Fighter. 

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PS Once Upon a Time - Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour from 2021-09-14T17:38:14

Live, from this podcast, it's your Tuesday night! This week we are playing Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour for the PlayStation and ranking it on our list of PS1 games, which include...

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Episode 80 - Disney Parks Cinematic Universe In Review: Jungle Cruise from 2021-09-07T17:39:32

We rank and review Jungle Cruise as part of the Disney Parks Cinematic Universe.

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PS Once Upon a Time - Jersey Devil from 2021-08-30T15:28:09

We played Jersey Devil (it's the one with the little purple guy, you know the one) and rank among its PS1 counterparts, which include: 

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Episode 79 - The Suicide Squad from 2021-08-24T16:00

This week, we review the new and improved Suicide Squad and talk about a man's balls. 

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Episode 78 - Skyward Sword HD and Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster from 2021-08-17T17:41:17

what's up guys its your boys scott and dallin ehre to bring you hot takes and fresh cakes with reviews of the new Skyward Sword and Final Fantasy Remastered on mobile. 

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PS Once Upon a Time - Parappa the Rapper & Um Jammer Lammy from 2021-08-13T17:28:28

This week we're pressing a bunch of buttons in an attempt to discern any sense of rhythm with Parappa the Rapper and Um Jammer Lammy, and ranking them against our past PS1 contenders, which incl...

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Episode 77 - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review: Double Dragon from 2021-08-11T15:20:16

The second film in our condensed VGCU Review series is 1994's Double Dragon, and it's got everything - whitewashing, T1000, and confusing family dynamics. 



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PS Once Upon a Time - Rayman from 2021-07-30T06:00

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Episode 76 - The Video Game Cinematic Universe In Review: Super Mario Bros. from 2021-07-16T18:00

This week we begin a new series of reviews where we will watch film adaptations of video games (just the ones we want to watch) and rank them against their counterparts. Up first is Super Mario ...

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PS Once Upon a Time - MDK from 2021-07-05T17:00

This week we review the 1997 third-person action shooter MDK, developed by Shiny Entertainment, and rank it in the following list of PlayStation titles:

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PS Once Upon a Time - The Crash Bandicoot Trilogy from 2021-06-28T16:00

This week we rank and review Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, and Crash Bandicoot: Warped all as part of our ongoing look at games that defined the PlayStation era. We pl...

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Episode 74 - Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart from 2021-06-25T21:10:55

We talk about the E3 weekend, and then have a long discussion about the wonderful Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart.

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PS Once Upon a Time - Gex: Enter the Gecko from 2021-06-24T16:00

Right, this game is bad. That's it. 

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Episode 73 - Disney Parks Cinematic Universe In Review: Pirates of the Carribean from 2021-06-18T16:00

We wrap up our review of the Disney Parks Cinematic Universe (for the time being) with the best film in the series, Pirates of the Carribean: Curse of the Black Pearl.

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PS Once Upon a Time - Spider-Man (2000) from 2021-06-17T21:00

We review the 2000 Spider-Man game from Neversoft, and rank it among the rest of our PS1 titles. 

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Episode 72 - Disney Parks Cinematic Universe In Review: Tomorrowland from 2021-06-11T14:55:13

We continue our review of the DPCU with the most recent film in the series, Tomorrowland.

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MGS Special - E3 Predictions from 2021-06-11T04:17:24

E3 is back after two long years and we give 20 predictions for the weekend. 

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PS Once Upon a Time - Alundra from 2021-06-08T04:00

We play (a bit of) Alundra and stack it up against the other PS1 games we've played.

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Episode 71 - Disney Parks Cinematic Universe In Review: The Haunted Mansion from 2021-06-04T07:00

This week, we continue our review of the DPCU with The Haunted Mansion, based on one of the all-time great Disney attractions.

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Episode 70 - Disney Parks Cinematic Universe In Review: Mission to Mars from 2021-05-28T07:00

This week, we continue our review of the DPCU with Mission to Mars, based on the attraction that was closed years before the film's release.

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Episode 69 - New Pokemon Snap and Resident Evil Village from 2021-05-21T07:00

This week we’re talking about a few of the games that we’ve been playing: New Pokemon Snap and Resident Evil Village.

0:00 - Intro and chat

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PS Once Upon a Time - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone from 2021-05-17T15:22:39

In our tenth PS1 ranking, we go back to the living and playable meme, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

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Episode 68 - Disney Parks Cinematic Universe In Review: The Country Bears from 2021-05-10T07:00

This week, we continue our review of the DPCU with The Country Bears, based on the 1971 attraction Country Bear Jamboree.

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PS Once Upon a Time - Ape Escape from 2021-05-07T16:20:52

We take a trip back to 1999, again, and catch some apes that have escaped and disappeared through time. Going into this episode, our PS1 rankings are as follows:

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Episode 67 - Disney Parks Cinematic Universe In Review: Dinosaur from 2021-05-04T15:18:51

This week, we continue our review of the DPCU with Disney’s Dinosaur, based on the 1998 attraction Countdown to Extinction.

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Episode 66 - Disney Parks Cinematic Universe In Review: Tower of Terror from 2021-05-01T05:00

This week marks the start of our DPCU (Disney Parks Cinematic Universe) In Review series, wherein we will watch ALL of the films based on or inspired by rides in Disney Parks. Up first this week...

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PS Once Upon a Time - Tomb Raider from 2021-04-29T03:20:34

This week, we're taking a look at one of the games that helped to define the image and brand of the Sony PlayStation. Does Tomb Raider hold up? Is it worth discussing for an entire hour? Only th...

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Episode 65 - The New Mutants from 2021-04-10T01:25:29

The X-Men films, as a whole, aren't really very good. So, if nothing else, at least The New Mutants is consistent with the rest of the series.

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PS Once Upon a Time - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night from 2021-03-31T15:41:56

Next on our list of PS1 classics is one of the all-time greats, Castlevania: Symphony of the night. Its visuals, sound design and story remain fantastic, but how does the gameplay hold u...

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Episode 64 - The Best Years in Gaming: 2017 from 2021-03-29T05:14:24

We’re continuing our chat about the best years in gaming with a fresh one. 2017 was home to dozens of modern classics, including Cuphead, Horizon Zero Dawn, Resident Evil VII, and The Le...

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PS Once Upon a Time - Resident Evil from 2021-03-18T02:21:14

This week we are taking a look at the transformative survival-horror title Resident Evil. Does it hold up? Nope.

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Episode 63 - The Best Years in Gaming: 2008 from 2021-03-08T18:00

We're having a lovely little chat this week about 2008, a contender for one of the best years in games. Scott shares his fondest memories of a year stuffed full of classics like BioShock, Call o...

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PS Once Upon a Time - Klonoa: Door to Phantomile from 2021-03-04T05:53:41

This week on PS Once Upon a Time, we're playing the classic platformer Klonoa: Door to Phantomile. This is a new game for both of us, and it's also the first time that a game's placing on our li...

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Episode 62 - Little Nightmares II and Nintendo Direct from 2021-02-26T07:00

This is one of my favourite episodes in a long while. We're just having a late-night, laid-back time talking about Nintendo Directs, Project Triangle Strategy, Little Nightmares 2, Breath of the...

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61 and a Half Episodes - Sony State of Play Predictions (February 2021) from 2021-02-24T17:46:15

Sony is set to talk about 10 games on their State of Play on February 25, 2021, and we've got 10 predictions for them. 

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PS Once Upon a Time - Pac-Man World: 20th Anniversary from 2021-02-22T06:00

It's time to play some PS1 games! Or PSX. Whichever you prefer. This week it's Pac-Man World: 20th Anniversary, a game which is maybe better than Super Mario 64. It certainly feels better. Super...

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Episode 61 - The Witch from 2021-02-14T18:52:24

This week, we're talking about Robert Eggers' debut masterpiece horror film, The Witch (or the VVITCH, whicher you like most). It's really good. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The ...

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PS Once Upon a Time - Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace from 2021-02-11T05:58:42

PS Once Upon a Time is now its own mini podcast! We have been enjoying this segment so much, we felt it deserved a bit more time in the spotlight. On this week's episode:

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Episode 60 - Silent Hill is Pretty Good from 2021-02-04T23:28:56

"Yeah, we probably won't spend long on the PS1 game this week."

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Episode 59 - Interstellar and Final Fantasy IX from 2021-02-01T04:00

This week on PS Once Upon a Time, we're looking at Final Fantasy IX, one of the best games full stop. We also have an extended discussion about Interstellar and why its grounded, character-driven s...

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Episode 58 - Bugsnax and Metal Gear Solid from 2021-01-21T20:36:53

This week, we say goodbye to our Indie Game of the Week segment with one final review - Bugsnax. We also debut a new segment taking its place wherein we play and chat about games from an era lon...

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Episode 57 - 2021 Predictions and Fantasy Draft from 2021-01-12T18:02:08

We start this week with a bonus little chat about The Prestige and Interstellar and why they're the best Chris Nolan films. We also make 10 bold predictions for the world of games in 2021, and d...

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Episode 56 - GAME OF THE YEAR 2020! from 2021-01-02T07:16:22

2020 had some absolutely stellar games, so here we are, talking about our favourite...19 games of the year. 

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Episode 55 - Mario Gets Shot: Mario 3D All-Stars and Mafia Definitive Edition from 2020-10-09T03:52:47

We're back with some fresh Indie Games of the Week and an extended chat about Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Galaxy, and Mafia Definitive Edition. 

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Episode 54 - Manuals, Grinds, and Shove-its: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 from 2020-09-08T17:23:06

The remake of one of the greatest video games of all time has arrived in the form of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 and it's literal perfection. Shame that Scott things that skaters should all gro...

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Episode 53 - The Classics: Spider-Man (2002) from 2020-09-02T16:08:23

Welcome back! This week, we're talking the OG Spider-Man film from 2002. Why it's brilliant and perfect, and also why it's like a 6/10. 

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Episode 52 - DC FanDome from 2020-08-30T19:12:34

This week, it's all about the hot and fresh DC news coming out recently, including trailers for Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and THE BATMAN. 

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Episode 51 - The Classics: The Nightmare Before Christmas from 2020-08-24T15:08:16

This week, we continue our review series of films directed by Henry Selick with a long examination of The Nightmare Before Christmas. 

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0:00 - Intro

9:00 - Indi...

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Episode 50 - Welcome to MGS and Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout from 2020-08-10T01:59:55

Welcome to MGS: The Movie and Game Show! After three years of The Gentleman's Pantry podcast, we have rebranded with a new format, a new name, and a new home, so thank you for joining us! This w...

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Episode 49 - The Classics: Coraline from 2020-08-05T19:33:53

Makin' up a song about Coraline, one of the best films, ever, full stop.

We also talk about some really bad voice acting in Shenmue. Our Indie Games of the Week are Oninaki and Creaks, wh...

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Episode 48 - The Last of Us Part II Spoilercast from 2020-08-05T19:33:39

It's full spoiler time for The Last of Us Part II in this massive 3-hour episode. And that's it, nothing else worth mentioning, really.

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Episode 47 - Ghost of Tsushima from 2020-08-05T19:33:20

Ghost of Tsushima is very, very good. We talk about that, some Studio Ghibli films, and introduce two new segments: Indie Game of the Week (or Gindie Game Gof Ghe Gweek?) and ...And Shiieeeet, o...

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Episode 46 - The Classics - The Lighthouse from 2020-08-05T19:33:06

It's a new Classics episode! This week, we're looking at Robert Eggers' psychothriller masterpiece, The Lighthouse. It's really good. We also add a new segment to the end of the podcast called G...

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Episode 45 - Summer Game Fest is okay. from 2020-08-05T19:32:01

Let's talk about what's working with Summer Game Fest (and that other IGN summer games thing that I still don't fully understand), and where it all falls a bit short.

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Episode 44 - The Last of Us Part II: Initial Thoughts from 2020-08-05T19:31:43

We are talking about The Last of Us Part II today, in as spoiler-free a manner as possible. However, we do discuss the game's opening chapter, so be warned! These are our initial reactions, and ...

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Episode 43 - Black Lives Matter from 2020-08-05T19:30:16

This week, we played through some indie games created by black developers to broaden our horizons and explore games and cultures outside of what we might normally experience. Black Lives Matter ...

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Episode 42 - PS5 Reveal Conference from 2020-08-05T19:29:57

We've seen the PS5! And we've seen a lot of games to go with it, including Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Horizon Forbidden West, and so many more.

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Episode 41 - PS5 Predictions from a cancelled conference from 2020-08-05T19:29:35

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Episode 40 - Sea of Solitude and Games for Mental Health from 2020-08-05T18:37:45

Hey everyone! A few weeks ago it was Mental Health Week, and mental health is a topic that's personal and important to both of us. So during Mental Health Week, we played Sea of Solitude and rec...

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Episode 39 - Shanghai Noon from 2020-08-05T18:36:59

This week, we watched Shanghai Noon and we review it. That's it. That's the podcast.

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Episode 38 - Gentleman’s Pantry Indie Showcase (Gindies) from 2020-08-05T18:33:57

This week is all about indie games that we've been playing. Scott talks about Bury Me My Love and Donut County, and Dallin discusses his time with Ori and the Will of the Wisps (a borderline ind...

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Episode 37 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier from 2020-08-05T18:32:46

This week, we review a six-year-old film and talk about Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

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Episode 36 - Final Fantasy VII Remake from 2020-08-05T18:30:14

Let's talk about FFVII. It's pretty good, and the story and characters are fantastic. But the gameplay often leaves a lot to be desired. This is spoiler-free in terms of the NEW game, but some p...

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Episode 35 - Game of the Year 2019 from 2020-08-05T18:29:44

This episode was recorded back at the very end of January. Things got a little bit crazy and then the world started burning, and our game of the year episode never made it online. And so, while ...

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Episode 34 - Games of the Decade (Part 2) from 2020-08-05T18:26:45

It's a new damn year and we're back with the second half of our very top games of the decade. Up on the list is Cuphead as a special mention, Uncharted 4, Bloodborne, and a truly magnificent pai...

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Episode 33 - Games of the Decade (Part 1) from 2020-08-05T18:25:11

Ah yes, as we ring in the new year and bring a close to the 2010s, there's no better time to take a look at some of our very favourite games of the past decade. Some are games that are truly exc...

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Episode 32 - The Lame Awards from 2020-08-05T18:23:19

The Game Awards are a thing that happened this week, so we'll chat about that, as well as the new Jumanji movie and Shenmue III.

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Episode 31 - Star Wars and Frogs from 2020-08-05T18:21:23

This week we are talking about I AM JESUS CHRIST, an actual real video game about being Jesus, a little bit about the final episode of Life is Strange 2, and then a long breakdown of Star Wars J...

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Episode 30 - Kojima Was His Name-O from 2020-08-05T18:19:35

We've got lots going on this week, and so we're talking about (in order of appearance):

- Drunk tattoo exhibitionism

- Star Wars Episode IX hopeful twists and turns

- A disa...

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Episode 29 - The Classics - Final Fantasy IX from 2020-08-05T18:17:41

This week, we're taking a supersoft look at another highly regarded video game, and one of our all-time favourites: Final Fantasy IX. We also talk about inevitable Star Wars remakes and debut a ...

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Episode 28 - Understranding Hideo Kojima from 2020-08-05T18:15:19

[ARCHIVE] This episode has a short chat about some Star Wars movies to start things off, and then we take a deep dive into Death Stranding, and analyze the reason for its poor reception among so...

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Episode 27 - The Classics - Uncharted 2: Among Thieves from 2020-08-05T18:14:25

[ARCHIVE] To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Uncharted 2, we spent the whole hour in this episode recapping the plot of Nathan Drake's second outing, and what makes this game one of the greate...

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Episode 26 - A Somewhat Flexible Ring from 2020-08-05T18:11:52

[ARCHIVE] Alright, we've been playing games this week, and that's what we're talking about. First up is Ring Fit Adventure, Nintendo's new fitness-centered RPG, and it's way better than it has a...

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Episode 25 - Ignorant Millennial Cucks from 2020-08-05T18:06:02

[ARCHIVE} This episode is literally all just bants. This week, we're talking about a little bit of everything, including

Empire Strikes Back

The Lord of the Rings

DVD Specia...

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Episode 24 - Remakes, Remasters, and the Real Issues in Games from 2020-08-05T17:56:09

[ARCHIVE] We're talking Crash Bandicoot, CTR, Resident Evil 2, Link's Awakening, ALL the real remakes and remasters. What makes them great? Where are they lacking? Let's find out.

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