VGMP: Videogame Movie Podcast

VGMP Retro: Resident Evil

April 27, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 171 MB

Jamie faces his greatest arch-nemesis as the boys look back at the first instalment of Paul W.S. Anderson's awful yet somehow lucrative Resident Evil franchise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VGMP DLC: Fallout Episodes 3 & 4

April 23, 2024 17:00 - 33 minutes - 77.5 MB

Jamie and Rory tackle the next two episodes of Amazon's Fallout series and, despite not liking the first two episodes, find these two offerings to be very good, even downright enjoyable! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie

April 20, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 155 MB

On this weeks edition of VGMP the boys dig into this animated feature film from Japan; Street Fighter II featuring all of your favourite Street Fighter characters, some cool fight scenes and a voice acting role from Heisenberg himself, Bryan Cranston! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC: Fallout Episodes 1 & 2

April 16, 2024 17:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MB

Welcome to VGMP DLC - our shorter releases where we cover short films and TV series, basically anything that isn't a feature length movie! First up we're reviewing the first two episodes of Amazon's new Fallout TV series! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retro: Noobz

April 13, 2024 17:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MB

Jamie and Rory take on this indie movie about a gang of nerds trying to prove they haven't wasted their lives by entering a Gears of War 3 tournament. They may not have wasted their lives but this movie will certainly waste your time... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life

April 06, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 189 MB

Jamie and Rory are joined by returning guest Harry McIlroy to take a look at Angelina Jolie's second outing as the infamous videogame heroine. Featuring overdone spray tans, evil lair's hidden in shopping malls and a plot so forgettable you'll struggle to remember what happened by the time the credits roll. It's Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VGMP Retro: Starcade

March 30, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Rory and Jamie go back in time to one of the first pieces of video game television - Starcade! Is Starcade a gameshow that can still grab your attention? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Run The Gauntlet 2: Lineage

March 23, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 168 MB

Short films Assassin's Creed: Lineage, Mega Man X Sigma and Ratchet & Clank: Life of Pie are lined up for scrutiny by Rory and Jamie. Are these shorts worth your time? Will Jamie survive the second Run the Gauntlet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VGMP Retro: Postal

March 16, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 184 MB

Uwe Boll once described Postal as "the most important film" in his back catalogue. We still can't figure out why. Strap yourselves in and enter the Boll-verse with Jamie and Rory as they review what must surely be one of the most ill conceived and outright offensive movies of all time. Surely? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halo: Forward Unto Dawn

March 09, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 168 MB

We're once again taking on the Halo franchise in this week's episode of videogame movie podcast! Join Jamie and Rory as they venture back into the world of Bungie's Sci-Fi epic to look at this interesting little independent movie that was originally released as a tie-in for Halo 4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VGMP Retro: Sega Hard Girls

March 02, 2024 18:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MB

We've got another re-upload from the vault this week and it is one of the strangest episodes we have EVER done on the show! Sega Hard Girls is a surreal, nightmarish blend of candy-coated colours, hardcore fanboy-ism and a passion for Sega hardware which, quite frankly, borders on illegal. It's safe to say that our hosts had no idea what they were getting themselves into when they sat down to watch Sega Hard Girls and truly, neither do you. You've been warned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Final Fantasy: Legend Of The Crystals

February 24, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 166 MB

VGMP returns for another week as Jamie and Rory take a look at this oft-forgotten Japanese OVA which serves as a sequel of sorts to the classic RPG Final Fantasy V. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VGMP Retro: Stay Alive

February 17, 2024 18:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MB

Revisit our second ever episode of VGMP with this freshly polished re-release! Stay Alive is a 2006 horror movie that essentially takes A Nightmare On Elm Street's "if you die in the dream you die for real" logic and copy-pastes it over to videogames! Featuring one of the McPoyle twins from Always Sunny and Malcolm of Malcolm In The Middle fame, is there any chance this movie will be any good? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pixels

February 10, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 204 MB

For their first new release since moving to the Impala Network, Jamie and Rory are taking a look at Adam Sandler-helmed dud "Pixels", you know, the movie where Kevin James plays the President of the United States, which somehow doesn't feel quite as far fetched these days. The boys are divided on this one which makes for an interesting episode (you can probably guess which one likes the film and which one doesn't). As a special bonus the boys also begin the episode by taking a brief look at t...

Fan Question Special (AMA)

February 07, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 218 MB

Currently entering our fifth season after residing on the Pickaxe Network for a few years, we've received a few fan questions asking us about a variety of topics in videogames and movies, so we decided to record a special episode where we answer your questions! If you'd like to submit questions for a future fan mail special or just general correspondence on any of the films we've reviewed so far, please feel free to email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

VGMP Retro: Super Mario Bros (1993)

February 03, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 168 MB

VGMP has officially joined the Impala Network! Catch up with our classic episodes (seasons 1-4) with VGMP Retro, where we re-release our back catalogue, freshly re-edited and polished. Beginning with our first ever episode of VGMP, we're discussing 1993's infamous Super Mario Bros. movie, a film that Rory is, surprisingly, a staunch defender of! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023 Retrospective Special [VGMP]

December 31, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours

Rory and Jamie meet up and discuss their thoughts on the fourth season of VGMP - having managed to finally complete a whole year of show non-stop and if we have changed our minds on any of our reviews. We also discuss what we are most looking forward to in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Bit Christmas (2021) [VGMP]

December 23, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour

Neil Patrick Harris leads a Christmas fairytale - about the time he wanted to buy a NES in the 1980s. And his sister got a "real" Cabbage Patch doll... like anyone cares. Telling the young man that video games are bad for him will not stop young Jake and his friends. How far will they go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) [VGMP]

December 09, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour

We started the year with Advent Children, now let's see the first CGI Final Fantasy. Can a unique story make for a better film? Will bald men be better than hairy boys? Baldwin versus Hairloss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tron (1982) [VGMP]

November 25, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour

The original Culture Movie smash hit! Tron was so popular it became the face of gaming in the public eye for decades. But does it still hold up to scrutiny? Or has it dated like old milk? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mortal Kombat Legends - Cage Match (2023) [VGMP]

November 11, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour

We return to the world of Mortal Kombat with the latest movie - starring Joel McHale (Community) as Johnny Cage in the 1980s. Let's fight retro! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Silent Hill: Revelation (2012) [VGMP]

October 31, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour

Silent Hill's first movie was one of VGMP's most highly recommended, can the sequel capture that same energy? Will Sean Bean be necessary this time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forbidden Siren (2006) [VGMP]

October 28, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour

Sony convert their own psychological horror franchise into a Japanese feature film. But can the PS2 title translate to cinema as well as Fatal Frame and Silent Hill? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

eXistenZ (1999) [VGMP]

October 14, 2023 16:00 - 2 hours

David Cronenberg, illustrious film director, dives into the video game world of body modifications, guns made of fishbones and scripted cutscenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corpse Party (2013) [VGMP]

September 30, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour

The Japanese indie horror game revolved around a parallel world where schoolchildren are butchered by the paranormal. Can the equally Japanese movie hold up to the game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Black Heaven (2010) [VGMP]

September 16, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour

A French culture film, wherein a cheating Frenchman is convinced to play online RPG "Black Heaven" to try and have sex with a drug dealer's sister. Apparently it's not a porno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) [VGMP]

September 09, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour

Rory and Jamie are joined by actor Harry McIlroy as he adds his memories and experiences with this film. Will he agree with our views on the movie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Resident Evil: Death Island (2023) [VGMP]

August 19, 2023 16:00 - 2 hours

Leon, Chris, Jill, Claire and Rebecca are back in the latest CGI adaptation of Resident Evil into film, on an island... and there's jet-skis. That's definitely Residential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phantasy Star Online 2: The Animation (2016) [VGMP]

August 07, 2023 16:27 - 1 hour

It's Rory's birthday, and as he's a massive SEGA fan, so he's forcing everyone to watch an anime. Based on PSO2, the show follows school kids struggling between schoolwork and their favourite hobby.. But like all anime's, nothing is quite what it seems... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Short Film Compilation (1989 - 2018) [VGMP]

July 22, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour

While the boys take some R&R, we put together our unsold VGMP+ shorts. Sonic Mania Adventures, Super Mario Momotaro, Halo Landfall and Wonder Momo all make an appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Run the Gauntlet: 50th Special (1995 - 2022) [VGMP]

July 10, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour

We celebrate 50 episodes with a selection of short Franchise films, including Grand Theft Auto 2, Farcry: The Experience, Mortal Kombat: Journey Begins, Resident Evil 4D Executer, Sonic Drone Home and Driv3r: Run the Gauntlet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sonic Prime (2022) [VGMP]

June 24, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour

Sonic's latest TV Series brings back all your old favourites. Tails, Robotnik, Jack. Can Netflix make magic in this 8 episode series? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Last Starfighter (1984) [VGMP]

June 10, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour

The classic Atari game that never was, sent down from outer space! Can this 80's family sci-fi pack all the adventure required to win Jamie over? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maximum Surge (2003) [VGMP]

May 27, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour

Walter Koenig and Yasmin Bleeth star in this oddly compiled movie, which utilised all the original film assets from "classic" Mega CD FMV games and recorded footage from games never released. Can a patchwork movie remain cohesive? Who cares, more Yasmin Bleeth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Last of Us (2023) [VGMP]

May 15, 2023 14:18 - 2 hours

Gaming's most dramatic story, Streaming's most frustrating streaming network. Can these two collide into a TV series worthy of the famous Last Of Us brand? Zombies, survival and tragedy haunt our heroes. Will the series also haunt us? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tetris (2023) [VGMP]

April 29, 2023 16:00 - 2 hours

Apple TV releases a new dramatic film based on the real story of Tetris' creation. An interesting topic, can it be both accurate and interesting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super Mario Bros (2023) [VGMP]

April 15, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour

We opened the Podcast with the 1993 Super Mario Bros movie, 20 years later a new Mario movie finally appears. Starring Chris Pratt and Jack Black, can this star-studded animated movie undo the legacy left by it's predecessor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004) [VGMP]

April 01, 2023 16:00 - 2 hours

With Resident Evil 4 Remake released recently, Rory and Jamie are forced to continue the descent into the Anderson-verse of live action Biohazard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wreck-It Ralph (2012) [VGMP]

March 18, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour

Disney enters the fray, to deliver their first all-animated video-game movie adaptation. Rammed full of true video game cameos, with a story that could only come from the producer of Toy Story, could Wreck-It Ralph be the video game epic that we've all been waiting for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Final Fantasy: Advent Children (2005) [VGMP]

March 11, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours

Nearly a decade after FF7's release, an all-CGI action movie comes out just for the fans. Boasting a return of old friends in graphics never even imaginable on Playstation, but is the film good enough to stand on it's own and attract new fans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) [VGMP]

November 12, 2022 19:36 - 1 hour

Mortal Kombat returns to the big screen with more characters, more fight sequences and more CGI in this action-packed movie. Largely panned by the mainstream media, can we find anything worthwhile in this incredibly overblown sequel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Silent Hill (2006) [VGMP]

October 29, 2022 17:29 - 2 hours

Rose and her adopted daughter, Sharon, drive to the strange town of Silent Hill - a nightmarish abandoned town that Sharon keeps dreaming about. Followed by Cybil, a local deputy, Rose must fight through the gruesome hellscape of Silent Hill to rescue her daughter and return to husband Sean Bean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It Came From the Desert (2017) [VGMP]

October 15, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour

Based on the 1992 Amiga game, and an homage to 1950s creature features, this pulpy monster movie features rival motocross heroes and heroines, kegger parties in the desert, secret underground military bases and giant ants! It may not be a dark horror, but is it fantastic campy fun? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fatal Frame (2014) [VGMP]

October 01, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour

At a Catholic all-girls school, a mysterious curse sweeps through the students, causing them to disappear. Rumours and whispers abound that Aya, an introverted girl, is romancing the other students and killing them by breaking their hearts. When Michi catches the curse, she must break it before she also disappears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joysticks (1997) [VGMP]

September 17, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour

Jefferson Bailey runs the most popular arcade in town, but a local businessman plots to frame Bailey and destroy his business - leading to a climactic video game duel with punk villain King Vidiot! One of the oldest movies in the culture genre, and the first ever showcase of Satan's Hollow and Super Pac-Man by Midway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phoenix Wright / Ace Attorney (2012) [VGMP]

September 10, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours

Directed by Takashi Miike (Oldboy, Audition), can this Japanese live action venture finally nail the video game movie adaptation? Phoenix Wright is a rookie attorney who finds himself embroiled in a series of court cases to defend a fellow lawyer from the charge of murder, including taking down a prosecutor with an unbroken 40-year winning streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ballistic: Ecks vs Sever (2002) [VGMP]

August 20, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours

Returning home from Berlin, Defense Intelligence Agency director Robert Gant discovers his son has been kidnapped by ex-DIA agent Sever (Lucy Liu). The only man capable of bringing her down? Ecks (Antonio Banderas), an ex-FBI agent whose wife was killed in a car bombing. Can Ecks vs Sever match up to the technical brilliance of the Gameboy Advance game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gamebox 1.0 (2004) [VGMP]

August 06, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour

Nate Richert takes time off from playing Harvey in Sabrina the Teenage Witch to dive into Gamebox! Charlie Nash is an expert video game tester who is sent a mysterious virtual reality game in the mail. When he finds his recently deceased girlfriend is in the game, he becomes trapped in a cycle of trying to save her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[VGMP] Gamebox 1.0 (2004)

August 06, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour

Nate Richert takes time off from playing Harvey in Sabrina the Teenage Witch to dive into Gamebox! Charlie Nash is an expert video game tester who is sent a mysterious virtual reality game in the mail. When he finds his recently deceased girlfriend is in the game, he becomes trapped in a cycle of trying to save her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tekken: Blood Vengeance (2011) [VGMP]

July 23, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour

Ling Xiaoyu is sent to Kyoto University to gain information on an invincible student, Shin Kamiya. As she gathers clues to the student's mysterious past, she befriends Alisa Bosconovitch - a student who turns out to be a robot. Then the legendary Mishima family fights amongst themselves, a giant wooden man made of smaller wooden men appears whilst Satanic demons battle for global supremacy. Who said fighting game stories had to be basic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....