Bits and Flicks
407 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -The podcast for gamers who love movies! In "Bits" we cover new and upcoming game releases, current game industry news and discuss any games we have been playing recently. Then in "Flicks" we go over any recent trailers, tv/film news and discuss any tv or movies we have been watching. Listen to both or just listen to one, either way we got you covered on all your entertainment needs.
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BITS #63: Playstation Classic
October 01, 2018 20:24 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, we dive into all announcements out of the Nintendo Direct conference, talk about the layoffs that happened at Capcom and Telltale, discover a new title coming from the makers of Pokemon and try to unravel the surprise announcement by Sony for the Playstation Classic. In what we've been playing I hand it over to Madcap to discuss his disappointments with the Senran Kagura game Peach Beach Splash. All that plus much more on this episode of Bits!"]]
FLICKS #62: Searching | A Simple Favor
September 21, 2018 03:49 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news James Bond gets a new script, the motion picture academy has second thoughts on its new category and the DC universe takes a fatal blow with the highly likely departure of a major actor from the franchise. Then in what we've been watching Jake has a secret movie he won't tell me about while I join Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively for A Simple Favor. All that and much more in this episode of Flicks!"]]
Now Showing - The Predator
September 19, 2018 03:42 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode I review the new film The Predator. I am running it solo once again but you get my hot take on the film as I review it immediately after leaving the theater. The hunt may have evolved but this franchise certainly hasn't and my review will provide you my knee jerk reaction to what is easily the most disappointing movie of the year so far. So join me as break down how this new Predator stacks up."]]
Bits #62: Xbox All Access
September 18, 2018 03:17 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, we first go over your free Xbox and Playstation games for the month of September. Then we cover some news items inclu ing the now infamous Spider-man puddle-gate, the sudden resurgence of 2d brawlers and the new Xbox All Access program which allows you to lease out an Xbox console. In what we've been playing Madcap and I give another update on our No Man's Sky experiences while I continue forward with God of War. All that plus much more on this episode of Bits!"]]
FLICKS #61: Tag | Sharknado: It's About Time
September 07, 2018 04:15 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Rotten Tomatoes shakes things up while both Disney and DC provide price points for their upcoming streaming services. Then in what we've been watching Jake has seen the latest Sharknado movie while I play catch up with a large number of films and a couple of new shows to cover. All that and much more in this episode of Flicks!"]]
Trailer Watch: August 2018
September 07, 2018 04:04 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we cover the trailers for What Keeps You Alive, Slaughterhouse Rulez, Await for Instructions, Trench 11 and I Think We're Alone Now. Included are also a handful of honorable mentions, my pick for worst trailer of the month and don't forget to visit bitsandflicks.com for the full list of August trailers."]]
BITS #61: A Way Out | Gamescom 2018
September 02, 2018 15:50 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, we have a good amount of news coming out of Gamescom to go over including release dates for Shenmue 3 and Ace Combat 7 plus some information on Steam's new Twitch-like service. We then herald in our new segment where we briefly go over some of the more wacky game titles recently released which leads us into what we've been playing. I talk about finally finishing Life is Strange: Before the Storm and give my impressions on the forced co-op game A Way Out while Ma...
FLICKS #60: The Meg
August 25, 2018 14:56 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, we have a special guest joining us for our \"what we've been watching\" segment and in news Movie Pass is forcing cancelled subscribers to resubscribe, CBS is going all access with Star Trek and the Academy Awards gets a new category for popular movies. Then in what we've been watching we go on the hunt for a prehistoric shark in The Meg!"]]
BITS #60: More No Man's Sky
August 20, 2018 04:20 - 1 hour - 52 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news we discuss the controversy over the new Spyro Trilogy release, the introduction of Bethesda.net and how Germany is now able to play games with Nazi imagery for the very first time. Then in what we've been playing Madcap chimes in with his thoughts on No Man's Sky from the perspective of a new player as well as give an update on Octopath Traveler. All that and much more in this episode of Bits!"]]
FLICKS #59: Mission: Impossible - Fallout
August 12, 2018 13:57 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Movie Pass is struggling, Charlie's Angels are getting rebooted, the official cast announcement for Star Wars Episode 9 comes with a big surprise and the Disney/Fox merger is finally in the bag. Then in what we've been watching I choose to accept my mission and review the new action film Mission: Impossible Fallout!"]]
Trailer Watch: July 2018
August 07, 2018 00:23 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we cover the trailers for Glass, Aquaman, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Shazam! and Overlord. Included are also a handful of honorable mentions, my pick for worst trailer of the month and don't forget to visit bitsandflicks.com for the full list of July trailers."]]
BITS #59: No Man's Sky NEXT
August 04, 2018 20:58 - 1 hour - 61 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we are fairly light on news and new releases but we have plenty to talk about in what we've been playing with Madcap giving his first impressions of the Switch exclusive Octopath Traveler and me diving deep into the Multiplayer NEXT update for No Man's Sky along with my first impressions for God of War. All that and much more in this episode of Bits!"]]
FLICKS #58: SDCC 2018
July 29, 2018 05:02 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we cover a ton of information that came out of this years San Diego Comic Con along with other general news including a major shake up in the Marvel universe. Then in what we've been watching Jake talks about the new Netflix thriller Tau while I give my thoughts on The Incredibles 2."]]
BITS #58: Dig or Die | Fallout Shelter
July 21, 2018 18:57 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we go over the upcoming releases for Shenmue 1 & 2, Monster Hunter World for the PC and a very long conversation about the No Man's Land \"Next\" update. In what we've been playing I give some final thoughts on Lumo before diving deep into Fallout Shelter for the PS4 while Madcap gives an update on Mario Tennis Aces and a new game he started up called Dig or Die. All that plus much more on this episode of Bits!"]]
FLICKS #57: Ant-man and the Wasp
July 14, 2018 03:34 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode in news a popular anime may be getting a live action movie, Fox has new plans for the Alien film franchise and Moviepass gets some competition from AMC theaters. Then in what we’ve been watching Jake has another documentary to talk about while I partake in the First Purge before entering the quantum realm with Ant-man and the Wasp."]]
BITS #57: Detroit Become Human
July 06, 2018 02:55 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode news is pretty light across the board so we dive right into your free July games for Xbox and Playstation before heading into what we've been playing. Madcap then gives his impressions on the new Mario Tennis for the Switch while I give my review for Detroit Become Human."]]
Trailer Watch: June 2018
July 05, 2018 23:15 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we cover the trailers for The LEGO Movie 2, Bumblebee, Mortal Engines, Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse and Halloween 2018. Included are also a handful of honorable mentions, my pick for worst trailer of the month and don't forget to visit bitsandflicks.com for the full list of June trailers."]]
FLICKS #56: Jurassic World 2 | Hereditary
June 29, 2018 03:16 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode in news director Terry Gilliam loses his new film, The Walking Dead has some new surprising casualties, George Lucas reveals his plans for Star Wars before selling it and Paramount is going all in on Star Trek. Then in what we’ve been watching Jake rocks it with a Metallica documentary while I go on a rescue mission to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in hopes of saving this once majestic franchise. All that and much more for this episode of Flicks!"]]
BITS #56: E3 2018 Wrap Up
June 24, 2018 20:12 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we go over all the announcements and reveals of E3 2018. We cover all the major press conferences as well as a report from the show floor by myself where I got to play a number of games from Resident Evil 2 to Skull and Bones. We got a lot to cover so please forgive the extended length but hopefully we packed in enough content to keep you entertained."]]
FLICKS #55: Ocean's 8
June 18, 2018 00:54 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news HBO isn’t quite done with Game of Thrones yet, a ton of Kingsman projects are in the works, Star Wars fan backlash has claimed a new victim and Roseanne Barr suffers at the hands of…herself? Then in what we’ve been watching Jake has finally seen Avengers: Infinity War and then I get recruited into Ocean’s 8 for a heist of feminine proportions. All that and much more in this episode of Flicks!"]]
BITS #55: Lumo
June 08, 2018 02:41 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, leading up to E3 we discuss the new newly announced Pokemon games for the Switch, Megaman 11, Fallout 76, a new videogame console from Intellivision along with a bunch of Sony news. In what we've been playing Madcap learns to love Hyrule Warriors for the Switch and I discuss the indie platformer Lumo along with a couple of games from the SNES classic. All that and much more in this episode of Bits!"]]
Trailer Watch: May 2018
June 04, 2018 23:05 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we cover the trailers for 2036 Origin Unknown, The Predator, Escape Plan 2, The Happytime Murders and Fireworks. Included are also a handful of honorable mentions and don't forget to visit bitsandflicks.com for the full list of May trailers."]]
Now Showing - Solo: A Star Wars Story
June 04, 2018 05:27 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode Jake and myself talk about the latest Star Wars spin-off Solo: A Star Wars Story. Decidedly one of the more interesting films in the franchise, we both agree that it isn't without its faults but mostly still enjoyed it. Surprisingly the biggest topic up for discussion is what impact certain decisions made for this film will have on future Star Wars stories. So join us as we journey to a galaxy far away to see what happened a long long long time ago."]]
FLICKS #54: Deadpool 2 | Batman Ninja
June 02, 2018 02:53 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Netflix gets presidential, the next Star Wars spin-off gets a director, Disney may get outbid for 20th Century Fox and the next Transformers movie is removed from Paramount’s release schedule. Then in what we’ve been watching I spill the beans on Deadpool 2 which leads into our review for the new animated movie Batman Ninja. All that and much more in this episode of Flicks!"]]
BITS #54: Hyrule Warriors DE
May 25, 2018 02:32 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we have a surprisingly large number of topics to cover in our new section pre-E3. We have the announcement that Call of Duty is removing the single player campaign for the first time ever with Black Ops 4, No Man's Sky is finally getting real multiplayer, SNK is making a mini arcade system, the PS Vita is no longer getting physical copies of games in the US anymore and Nintendo confirming that their popular Virtual Console will not be coming to the Switch. We the...
FLICKS #53: Breaking In
May 20, 2018 14:40 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode its that time of year again where networks, cable and streaming services alike cancel your favorite shows and we have the scoop on what’s getting kicked to the curb. Then in news Fox and NBC play a game of hot potato while DC comics looks to start its own streaming service. Finally in what we’ve been watching Jake tells us how much he continues to hate The Magicians and sort of likes Stranger Things while I talk about the home invasion movie Breaking In. All that...
BITS #53: Earth Defense Force 4.1 - Wingdiver
May 09, 2018 23:34 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we have your list of free PS4 game for the month of May along with some news ranging from a slew of new titles coming to the Nintendo Switch and Capcom cartridge classics catching fire. After all that we have what we've been playing with some more No Man's Sky adventures from me and the classic shooter Otomedius Excellent. Then Madcap delves into the long awaited Earth Defense Force 4.1 for the PC. All that and much much more in this episode of Bits!"]]
Now Showing - Avengers: Infinity War
May 06, 2018 14:18 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we review the highly anticipated culmination of everything in the MCU, Avengers: Infinity War. I am joined once again by Brian Salazar and James Blunt as we deep dive into this massive undertaking where we explore every little nuanced detail about this landmark film."]]
Trailer Watch: April 2018
May 05, 2018 20:42 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we cover the trailers for The Meg, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, The First Purge, Venom and Kin. Included are also a handful of honorable mentions and don't forget to visit bitsandflicks.com for the full list of April trailers."]]
FLICKS #52: The Magicians | The Cured
May 03, 2018 00:38 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news the Mad Max franchise hits a dead end, the Fast and Furious franchise gets animated and Paramount confirms a number of surprising projects from CinemaCon. Then in what we’ve been watching Jake has two surprise TV series to talk about while I get caught up on Lemony Snicket’s Unfortunate Events along with an indie zombie flick starring Ellen Page. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]
BITS #52: My Time in Portia | Slay the Spire
April 27, 2018 03:09 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, we over your free May Xbox games before heading into your gaming news which includes the announcements for Serious Sam 4, the Mega Drive Mini, Shenmue 1 & 2 coming to next gen consoles for some reason the 90's cheesefest Night Trap is coming to the Switch. Then in what we've been playing I have a mix of classics and modern day games to talk about while Madcap goes full early access with a duo of games, My Time in Portia and Slay the Spire. All that and much more...
FLICKS #51: A Quiet Place
April 18, 2018 00:46 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news A Quiet Place almost became A Clover Place, Warner Bros. gives Brett Ratner the boot and the production company Platinum Dunes decides they don't want to remake horror movies anymore. Then in what we've been watching Jake has finally seen the Deadpool movie and I give my thoughts on the new Lost in Space Netflix series before shushing everyone as I enter into A Quiet Place. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]
BC: No One Lives Forever - Ep. 7
April 15, 2018 15:52 - 2 hours - 86.5 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we discuss missions 13, 14, 15 and the bonus mission for No One Lives Forever as we wrap up our playthroughs. Join us as we go over these final missions and then give our overall thoughts on the game and our journey playing it over the past few months. This is an epic send off for an epic game that you don't want to miss. And as always be sure to check out our actual playthroughs by visiting our youtube channels at Gaming with Dweavis and Madcap888. Thanks for jo...
BITS #51: Atelier Suelle & Lydie
April 13, 2018 03:37 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we go over your free Xbox and Playstation games for the month of April before getting into news and announcements including a new Shaq Fu game and how the controversial game No Man's Sky is finally making the flight over to the Xbox One. Then in what we've been playing I dig up some classics along with some thoughts on Episode 2 of Life is Strange: Before the Storm before Madcap goes into detail about the latest Atelier game for the Switch Lydie & Suelle: The Alc...
Now Showing - Ready Player One
April 09, 2018 22:45 - 1 hour - 77.2 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we review the new film Ready Player One. Jake joins me as we delve deep into the Oasis where you get two perspectives as I have never read the book while Jake has and the two of us clash over which is better (sort of). Be prepared as we get into spoilers pretty early for both the movie and the book as we tear into this review like the pro gamers that we are."]]
FLICKS #50: Pacific Rim Uprising | Unsane
April 06, 2018 01:29 - 47 minutes - 33 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Shia LaBeouf is going to play is own dad, Google wants to help you find your movies and the forecast for the next Sharknado looks cloudy with a chance of conclusion. Then in what we’ve been watching I have some catching up to do with my reviews for the teen romance Every Day, the psychological thriller Unsane and the drift compatible sequel Pacific Rim Uprising. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]
BC: No One Lives Forever - Ep. 6
April 04, 2018 02:23 - 1 hour - 42 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode of our No One Lives Forever playthrough we go over the missions Low Earth Orbit and Alpine Intrigue which takes us from the depths of space back down to Earth at a ski resort. Join us as we discuss our individual playthroughs and then watch them on our Youtube channels at Gaming with Dweavis and Madcap888."]]
Trailer Watch: March 2018
April 03, 2018 03:08 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we cover the trailers for Mary Poppins Returns, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Sorry to Bother You, The House with a Clock in its Walls and Cargo along with some honorable mentions."]]
Now Showing - Tomb Raider (2018)
March 30, 2018 03:45 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode I ride it solo with my review for Tomb Raider, the film reboot of the popular videogame franchise featuring Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft. This review is pretty light on spoilers (although I do give away one tiny tidbit that isn't too bad) but if you are wary of them make sure to listen once you have seen the film for yourself."]]
BITS #50: Atari VCS
March 27, 2018 04:13 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, we have some new game announcements such as the new Tomb Raider and a possible new Sonic the Hedgehog racing game. We also spend a good amount of time going over the latest reveal for the new Atari game console officially called the Atari VCS and spitball a few ideas on what type of games can expect to see for it. In what we've been playing we have been basically been playing the same stuff since last time so not a whole lot of updates there. We still have plent...
FLICKS #49: The Strangers 2
March 24, 2018 04:27 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news the Deadpool sequel goes in for last minute reshoots, Wonder Woman 2 gets its villain and the director for the next Bond film has been confirmed. Then in what we’ve been watching Jake and I saw the new film The Strangers: Prey at Night and we will be diving deep into whether or not this 10 year late sequel was worth the wait. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]
BC: No One Lives Forever - Ep. 5
March 18, 2018 06:40 - 1 hour - 58 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we go over missions 9 and 10 as we near the end of the game. While Madcap breezed through these two missions for the most part I hit a couple metaphorical brick walls that challenged by willpower and nearly killed my soul. Be sure to check out both of our playthroughs on our Youtube channels at Gaming with Dweavis and Madcap888 for a first hand account of everything we talk about."]]
BITS #49: Nintendo Direct - March 2018
March 14, 2018 01:13 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, we are flooded with new announcements coming out of Nintendo Direct, the official conference for all things Nintendo related. We got new Switch titles such as Kirby Star Allies, Mario Tennis Ace and the whopper of them all Super Smash Bros. for the Switch. In regular news we have Valve getting back into making video games again, the ESRB meeting with United States Government about micro-transactions and your free PSN games for March. In what we've been playing I...
FLICKS #48: Annihilation | Game Night
March 05, 2018 02:53 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news The New Mutants film goes in for reshoots, Joss Whedon exits the DCEU and Disney wants you to know they are all-in on superheroes. Then in what we’ve been watching I chime in on my thoughts of a major character’s fate on the Walking Dead and have my reviews for both Game Night and Annihilation to go over. All that and much more in this episode of Flicks!"]]
BC: No One Lives Forever - Ep. 4
March 04, 2018 15:52 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, we go over our playthroughs for No One Lives Forever missions 7 and 8. We both encountered a lot of adversity this time around which subsequently has resulted in probably one of our more entertaining podcasts for NOLF yet. Be sure to check out our individual playthroughs at our Youtube channels Gaming with Dweavis and Madcap888 for first hand knowledge of what we are talking about."]]
Trailer Watch: February 2018
March 03, 2018 04:09 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode we cover the trailers for Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Incredibles 2, Wreck-it Ralph 2, Deadpool 2 and Mission: Impossible Fallout along with some honorable mentions."]]
Now Showing - The Cloverfield Paradox
March 01, 2018 23:11 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, we review the latest entry into the Cloververse, The Cloverfield Paradox. With a stealth release on Netflix (3 months ahead of its scheduled theatrical release) there is a lot to cover along with our own thoughts on whether it is any good. Join us as we deep dive into what is sure to become one of the most talked about films of the year."]]
BITS #48: SNES Classic (Dweavis' pov)
March 01, 2018 22:30 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, we go over some recent releases with the Secret of Mana remake, a new Sword Art Online title and the Bayonetta 2 pack for the Switch. Then for titles coming soon we have Peach Beach Splash coming to the PC finally and Payday 2 gets released on the Switch (minus voice chat). In news a Burnout Paradise remaster has been announced along with a new title called Little Dragon's Cafe from the maker of Harvest Moon and Metal Gear Survive wants you to pay for save slots...
Now Showing - Black Panther
February 26, 2018 01:32 - 1 hour - 66 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, I am joined by a couple of podcast vets with Brian Salazar and James Blunt to talk about Marvel's latest smash hit Black Panther. As usual we start out with non-spoilers (although Brian does let slip one little thing) before going full on into spoiler territory. Along with our Black Panther review we also hit on a few other recent films as well as give our on the spot lists for what we each believe to be the best and worst Marvel films to date. This is one podca...
FLICKS #47: Fifty Shades Freed
February 24, 2018 03:18 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news a classic horror icon gets a television series, last year’s biggest surprise hit gets a sequel and the Transformers franchise is about to get transformed. Then in what we’ve been watching Jake tells a tale about the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie and I get Fifty Shades Freed from one of the most hated film franchises ever made. All that and much more in this episode of Flicks."]]