Bits and Flicks

BITS #122: E3 2021

June 26, 2021 23:07 - 1 hour - 62 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we discuss all the news that came out of E3 including the Halo Infinite Multiplayer reveal, Madcap's reaction to the mostly lackluster Nintendo Treehouse event and Microsoft's new...mini fridge? We also find some time to talk about some of the stuff we have been playing where I give my final thoughts on Resident Evil Village and my first impressions of the Marvel's Avengers game. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #122: A Quiet Place Part 2 | The Bad Batch

June 17, 2021 06:43 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news James Bond signs up for a lifetime Amazon Prime account, Disney makes Marvel’s Loki go fluid and movie theater chains say they are done with mandating masks…sort of. Then in what we've been watching Jake talks about the Bad Batch while I serve up some reviews in A Quiet Place (again) to avoid Those Who Wish Me Dead. All that and much much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #121: Resident Evil Village

May 30, 2021 19:15 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we discuss Playstation 5 console stock shortages going into next year, the dangers of digital only games being lost forever and the Playstation store remaining active on PS3 and Vita. Then I give my thoughts on the latest installment into the Resident Evil franchise Village while Madcap goes over all the different closed betas he has been experiencing including Elyon and Sword of Legends Online, all in an effort to find his next MMO fix. All that and more on thi...

FLICKS #121: If you wanna make an omelet…

May 26, 2021 20:01 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Hollywood gets flamin’ hot, Marvel lays out their new release roadmap and the Golden Globes gets cancelled. Then in what we've been watching Jake has lots of stuff to talk about while I serve up reviews for some recent theatrical releases, Nobody and Wrath of Man. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

Now Showing - Godzilla Vs. Kong

May 13, 2021 18:14 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode I review the long awaited match up between two of the world's most famous monsters, Godzilla VS. Kong! Join me as I try to articulate my feelings towards both icons, their treatment here versus previous incarnations and ultimately if the movie is any fun or not."]]

BITS #120: Our take on gaming events going digital

April 30, 2021 01:17 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we discuss portable gaming devices going away, Lego Star Wars gets delayed (again) and E3 2021 going digital once again along with all other events following along. Then we also dive into what we have been playing with my triumphant return to the old west in Red Dead Redemption 2, killing demons N64 style in Doom 64 and Madcap giving us a preview of his thoughts on TABS (Totally Accurate Battle Simulator) and a little gem by the name of Potion Party. All that an...

FLICKS #120: Zach Snyder’s Justice League

April 25, 2021 21:31 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Hollywood loves Peeps, more awards show woes and movie theaters are back baby and we are gonna talk about their triumphant return. Then in what we've been watching Jake has a couple of anime series to go over while I dig into the long awaited (and just flat out very long) Zach Snyder’s Justice League. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #119: River City Girls and gaming fatigue

April 02, 2021 01:30 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we discuss a wide range of topics from Nintendo floundering the Pokemon and Zelda anniversaries, the Stardew Valley boardgame, the dangers of free-to-play games, and some shared stories on gaming fatigue. I give my thoughts on the beat'em up River City Girls and the belated World War Z game while Madcap continues to push onward in his quest to never complete Genshin Impact. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #119: Monster Hunter

March 26, 2021 17:46 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news awards shows go bust, the Alamo Drafthouse theater chain can’t decide who to blame for their bankruptcy claim and the Academy Awards nominations came out…but nobody cared. Then in what we've been watching Jake gives us an update on season 2 of the Kingdom series while I make good on my promise with reviews for Shadow in the Clouds and News of the World…as well as a bonus review for Monster Hunter. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

Now Showing - Greenland

March 12, 2021 23:21 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode I review the disaster flick Greenland starring Gerald Butler as a man who races with his family to seek shelter from a comet that will cause catastrophic damage to the planet. Join me as I indulge in this surprisingly engaging journey to the last bastion of hope, Greenland."]]

BITS #118: Anthem Next is cancelled!

March 03, 2021 18:48 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we talk some Nintendo Direct and the lackluster line up they had to show off, Bioware cancelling their updated version of Anthem along with their \"reimagining\" of the Mass Effect trilogy, Gamestop getting a boost from Wall Street and whether or not Chun Li was supposed to be in that Mortal Kombat movie trailer. I talk about my feelings on Cyberpunk 2077 after completion while Madcap laments the closures of all the remaining Fry's stores in the country. All tha...

FLICKS #118: Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula

February 24, 2021 16:13 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Disney goes cancel crazy, AMC gets uncancelled and the Golden Globe nominations came out…but nobody cared. Then in what we've been watching Jake and I take another trip on the train to Busan…except it isn’t on a train…and it’s not in Busan…but hey, it’s still got Zombies so that counts…right?! All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #117: Cyberpunk 2077 | Resident Evil Village

February 02, 2021 01:06 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we celebrate the new Resident Evil Village but decry it's odd decision to limit its demo to only a single platform, we weep for the delay of the Harry Potter game into next year and ponder what a Bethesda Indiana Jones game would look like. I then give my in-depth thoughts on everything Cyberpunk 2077 while Madcap escapes from more traditional games with a couple indie titles, The Escaper and We Were Here Together. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #117: Soul | Freaky | Unhinged

January 24, 2021 19:24 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Deadpool officially joins the MCU and then we discuss whether Wonder Woman 1984 was the true savior of 2020 or not. Then in what we've been watching Jake has a new Netflix series to talk about while I have a slew of movies I watched from the holiday season to dive into. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

Now Showing - Wonder Woman 1984

January 06, 2021 22:41 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode I review the long (very long) awaited sequel Wonder Woman 1984. Join me as I delve into my thoughts on not just the film itself but how it was released and how much of an impact that factored into my ultimate feelings on it."]]

BITS #116: Thoughts on 2020 and beyond

January 03, 2021 04:08 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we talk about the highs (as few as there were) and the lows of 2020 from E3 getting cancelled to the impact Half-Life Alyx had on VR and catastrophe that is the Cyberpunk 2077 release. We also look to the future with some predictions on what the aftermath of 2020 will have on the video game industry in 2021. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #116: The Mandalorian Season 2

December 24, 2020 01:58 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news AMC is about to RIP, Disney announces a mountain of new content for their streaming service and Warner Bros. pulls a fast one on theaters and filmmakers alike which caused a huge backlash by just about everyone. Then in what we've been watching we do a deep dive into Mandalorian Season 2 which will likely be filled with a ton of geek knowledge mixed with fanboy love and/or rage (plus spoilers). All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #115: XBSX and PS5 launch!

December 04, 2020 18:19 - 1 hour - 58 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we talk about the newly launched Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 next gen consoles and analyze their impact and how they signal what the future looks like for standalone gaming consoles. We also go over the Games Radar Joystick gaming rewards and what led to Nintendo's family friendly Animal Crossing game getting censored. We haven't been playing a whole lot but give some updates on where we are at with our current crop of gaming ventures. All that and more on t...

FLICKS #115: Spontaneous | The Craft: Legacy

November 29, 2020 19:04 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, The Last of Us television series is a go, Pixar’s animated feature Soul descends to Disney+ for it’s premiere and then we ponder whether Wonder Woman will be enough to save movie theaters this Christmas. Then in what we've been watching Jake gets us caught up on the Mandalorian while I have reviews for some recent releases such as The Craft: Legacy, Spontaneous and a few other flicks along with some classics that I recently revisited. All that and much more on t...

BITS #114: Genshin Impact | Fallout 4

November 10, 2020 01:46 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we talk about more next gen console speculations for Xbox Seris X and Playstation 5, the new Monster Hunter movie trailer and much more. We also dive into some games we have been playing with both of us spending way too much on completely different games, Madcap with Genshin Impact and myself with Fallout 4. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #114: Tenet | Love and Monsters

October 29, 2020 21:41 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, movie theaters are still in trouble, Charlie Brown and the gang go streaming and the Justice League Snyder Cut gets a surprising casting announcement. Then in what we've been we have reviews for Bill and Ted Face the Music, Hubie Halloween, Love and Monsters and finally...Tenet. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #113: Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X reveals

October 09, 2020 22:33 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we talk about the full reveals for both Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X as well as whatever the heck Amazon Luna is. Then in what we've been playing I talk about Wolfenstein 2, Metro 2033, Metro Last Light and Peach Ball while also giving my two cents on the newly released Lego Super Mario sets while Madcap reveals his thoughts on Lego Harry Potter after one-hundred-percenting it along with his experiences with the free-to-play title Genshin Impact. All that and...

FLICKS #113: Return of the Theaters!

October 02, 2020 02:05 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, fans aren’t happy with the release schedule for The Boys season 2, The Academy Awards finally goes off the deep end and movie theaters are open once again and I am here to give you my firsthand account of the experience. Then in what we've been watching, Jake has a Korean tv series to talk about while I have reviews for two new films, the Netflix exclusive The Babysitter: Killer Queen and the mystery fueled period film with a twist Antebellum. All that and much ...

BITS #112: Wolfenstein - The New Order and Old Blood

September 14, 2020 23:46 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we talk about the announcement of Super Mario 3D All-stars for the Switch, the Resident Evil Netflix series and the new ways Nintendo are using Augmented Reality with their Mario Kart remote controlled cars. Then in what we've been playing I quickly condemn Carmageddon Max Damage to the pits of hell and give my full reviews of both Wolfenstein The New Order as well as the Old Blood expansion. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #112: Da 5 Bloods | The Silencing

September 04, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news the Pandemic has adopted cancel culture, The X-Files is coming back (but not how you likely imagine) and movie theaters are officially open again...sort of. Then in what we've been watching Jake has a new Asylum movie to talk about while I have reviews for the films Da Five Bloods and Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. All that and more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #111: Jets & Guns 2

August 26, 2020 22:17 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we talk about the recent release of Microsoft Flight Simulator, the potential impact of Halo Infinite being delayed for the Xbox Series X launch and the growing feud between Epic, Google and Apple. In what we've been playing I give some very brief thoughts on the new obstacle-based battle royale game Fall Guys while Madcap discusses his feelings on the early access release version of Jets & Guns 2. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #111: Project Power | Becky

August 21, 2020 18:49 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Netflix loses some key people from their Avatar Last Airbender live action series, Disney might be making another Tron movie and AMC theaters are actually opening up...for reals this time. Then in what we've been watching I talk about Umbrella Academy Season 2, the Harley Quinn animated series, a whole host of haunted house movies and Netflix exclusives The Old Guard and Project Power. All that and more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #110: Blaster Master Zero | Hollow Knight

August 13, 2020 22:55 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we talk about our expectations for the new Microsoft Flight Sim, Pikmin 3 making the jump to Nintendo Switch and the G4 tv network making a return. Then in what we've been playing I get full of gluten with I Am Bread while Madcap goes over the finer points of the retro title Blaster Master Zero and the cult indie hit Hollow Knight. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #110: The Beach House

August 06, 2020 22:05 - 1 hour - 59 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Bill and Ted face video on demand, the would-be cult series Other Space gets an-OTHER chance at life and Darth Maul gets cancelled. Then in what we've been watching Jake talks about the anime series Food Wars while I review the cosmic horrors of the Shudder exclusive The Beach House. All that and more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #109: The Last of Us Part 2...again

July 31, 2020 04:21 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we talk about Kingdom Rush coming to the Switch, a new Fable game and Microsoft eliminating old consoles and subscription plans. Then in what we've been playing I give my full in depth review of The Last of Us Part 2 complete with spoilers and unfiltered opinions. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #109: Palm Springs | Doctor Sleep

July 24, 2020 16:06 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Netflix is reopening its Birdbox, the CW has found it's new Batwoman and Tenet gets delayed indefinitely. Then in what we've been watching Jake and I deep dive into Star Wars Rebels final 2 seasons along with my reviews for the director's cut of Doctor Sleep and the new Hulu exclusive time loop rom com Palm Springs. All that and more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #108: The Last of Us Part 2

July 15, 2020 01:48 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we go over your free Playstation games for the month of July, have a long discussion on how technology moves too fast to properly adopt and what the future looks like for videogames priced at 70 dollars for next gen consoles. Then in what we've been playing I talk a lot about The Last of Us 2 and my reaction to the story so far. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #108: Sea Fever

July 06, 2020 22:38 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Wal-mart is getting into the Drive-in theater business, the classic idiots Beavis and Butthead are making a return and cancel culture reaches new absurd heights in the entertainment industry. Then in what we've been watching Jake and I talk some more about Star Wars Rebels while I review the pandemic horror film Sea Fever. All that and more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #107: A Summer's End | New Pokemon Snap

July 01, 2020 01:23 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we go over your free Xbox games for the month of July, the outcry to rewrite Last of Us 2, the latest Star Wars game from EA and the first Pokemon Snap game in over 2 decades. Then in what we've been playing I review the Visual Novel game A Summer's End while Madcap covers his 100 hundred hour journey into Animal Crossing Horizons. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #107: Artemis Fowl | 7500

June 27, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news 2021 Oscars has been delayed and movie theater chains across the country are looking to reopen very soon, but how exactly are they opening?...we got those answers for you. Then in what we've been watching I discuss a handful of new films including one where Joseph Gordon Levitt adverts a terrorist takeover of an airliner in 7500 and another failed attempt by Disney to create a new franchise with the dismal Artemis Fowl. All that and more on this episode ...

BITS #106: Playstation 5 Reveal

June 18, 2020 17:03 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we go over most of everything from the Playstation 5 reveal event including the trailers for Resident Evil 8 and Horizon Forbidden West. Then in what we've been playing I talk briefly about the Playstation Back Button controller attachment and a few games I have sampled while Madcap takes a trip down nostalgia lane with Chex Quest HD and what the decade old Phantasy Star Online 2 is like after finally getting it to work. All that and more on this episode of Bits...

FLICKS #106: The Lovebirds | Uncut Gems

June 11, 2020 01:33 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode,...we really don't have a whole lot so prepare for a quick flicks. Then in what we've been watching Jake and I talk about Star Wars Rebels while I have reviews for the Adam Sandler drama Uncut Gems and the Netflix comedy The Lovebirds. All that and more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #105: Animal Crossing: New Horizons

June 01, 2020 23:56 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we talk about Serious Sam 4 getting an official release date, Twitch getting a Pac Man \"live studio\" and your free Playstation and Xbox games for the month of June. Then in what we've been playing I give some thoughts on the PS Now game service along with the games Get Even and Mirror's Edge while Madcap digs into all the problems Phantasy Star Online 2 has been having as well as his experiences with Animal Crossing for the Switch. All that and more on this ep...

FLICKS #105: Scoob! | Bloodshot

May 27, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, the Simpsons is getting unmastered on Disney+. the CW Batwoman series puts up the batsignal for a new lead actress and the fabled \"Snyder cut\" of Justice League is finally happening. Then in what we've been watching Jake talks about Star Wars Rebels and some more Grimm while I reflect back on whether the new animated movie Scoob was actually worth $25 dollars. All that and more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #104: Earth Defense Force 5 | Good Job!

May 20, 2020 23:29 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we talk about a lot of remasters coming our way including Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Star Wars Episode 1 Racer getting a mysterious delay and the new Paper Mario coming to Switch. Then in what we've been playing I give my parting thoughts on Control, Super Mario Party's desperate need for DLC and how damn tough Crash Team Racing is while Madcap digs into the Nintendo Switch exclusive Good Job!, EDF5 and Shine's Adventure 2. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #104: The Clone Wars | Extraction

May 17, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 78 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, the stars of the new Trolls movie got trolled by the VOD release, a beloved Star Wars character will be joining Mandalorian Season 2 and acclaimed director Christopher Nolan sets out to save movie theaters with his upcoming film Tenet. Then in what we've been watching Jake and I dive deep into the Clone Wars and then I give my thoughts on the latest Netflix exclusive Extraction. All that and more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #103: Control

May 13, 2020 01:46 - 1 hour - 57 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we talk about a lot of random things from how in-depth farm simulators should really go, in-game advertising and the impact of the Last of Us 2 leak (no spoilers). Then in what we've been playing I started a new game with Remedy's completely insane action title Control while Madcap dives into the Bravely Default 2 demo. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #103: Vivarium | The Gentelmen

May 07, 2020 21:24 - 1 hour - 58 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, the trolls win big with VOD, hell is about to be raised on HBO and the San Diego Comic-con is cancelled. Then in what we've been watching, Jake has a new anime to talk about while I cover some tv series from Netflix and Disney + along with reviews for the Jay and Silent Bob Reboot movie, Vivarium and Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen. All that and more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #102: Resident Evil 3

April 28, 2020 00:52 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we talk about all the remasters heading our way including Saints Row the Third and Crysis, the new Playstation 5 controller DualSense and how the ESRB game ratings now reflect games with loot boxes. Then in what we've been playing I give my full review for the Resident Evil 3 remake and my thoughts on the Borderlands 3 puzzle game Borderlands Science. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #102: Guns Akimbo | The Platform

April 18, 2020 00:18 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news the next Doctor Strange movie gets a surprising new director, Trolls World Tour makes digital history and AMC Theaters might be in a bit of trouble. Then in what we've been watching the Dead Speak! as I give some thoughts on Star Wars Rise of Skywalker's bluray release and then talk about the Netflix exclusive film The Platform, the Daniel Radcliffe film Guns Akimbo aaaaaand...Frozen 2."]]

BITS #101: Doom Eternal

April 14, 2020 20:04 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we talk about the latest Nintendo Direct, what will likely be the first of many game delay announcements with The Last of Us 2 and Final Fantasy 7's release. Then in what we've been playing I give my first impressions of Resident Evil 3 and it's multiplayer mode while Madcap has an assortment of new games to talk about including Ring Fit, Conduct Together, Good Job and Doom Eternal for the Switch. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #101: Color Out of Space

April 03, 2020 00:15 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news the Mandalorian series casts a fan favorite character for season 2 and then we talk about all the first run movies you can be watching at home right now. Then in what we've been watching I have a few tv shows and movies to chat about because, yeah that's all we can do anymore...watch stuff. All that and more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #100: E3 Cancelled

March 25, 2020 21:59 - 1 hour - 64 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we go over some exciting upcoming releases including Resident Evil 3 and Half Life: Alyx (out now!) as well as some other news including some new details on the Playstation 5 and the ramifications of E3 getting cancelled for the first time in its almost 3 decades of existence. Then in what we've been playing Madcap talks about his experiences with the Resident Evil 3 demo. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #100: The Hunt

March 21, 2020 01:59 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, Hollywood (and most of the world) is shutdown amid coronavirus fears and we are here to talk about all this madness going on. Then in what we've been watching I am talking about the new film The Hunt, likely the last movie anyone sees in theaters for quite some time. All that and more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #99: GDC Postponed

March 15, 2020 04:25 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we talk briefly about Borderlands 3 Steam debut, GDC getting postponed and Ubisoft's efforts to fix everything wrong with Ghost Recon Breakpoint. Then in what we've been playing Madcap discusses his recent revisit to the garden in Plants vs. Zombies and the free-to-play Minion Masters. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

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