Bits And Flicks

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we reflect on the world of gaming for the year of 2021, it's highlights, pitfalls and what it all means moving forward. We also dip our toes a little into things coming on the horizon and what we would like to get out of 2022. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode I review the new film Matrix Resurrections! Along with examining the film itself, it's failures and successes I also dig a bit into the history and legacy of the Matrix franchise and how all that relates to this new film and it's themes. Take the red pill and join me on this adventure into an in-depth peek into my feelings on the film and the franchise as a whole."]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news the WICKED stage-to-film adaptation gets handicapped, the new West Side Story isn’t welcome on the East Side and Marvel has a plan to keep the press from leaking spoilers about their new Spider-man movie. Then in what we've been watching Jake gets a bit…strange, and then I have some thoughts on that live action Cowboy Bebop Netflix series along with a review the long-awaited new installment in the Ghostbusters franchise, Ghostbusters Afterlife. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, reveal the Jostiq awards winners (and how accurate our votes were), Microsoft ending it's support for new backwards compatible games and the holiday hardware shortages impacting the country. Then I wrap up my feelings on Star Wars Squadrons while Madcap touts the indie title Groove Coaster and teases future thoughts on the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl remakes. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news actors abandon films on moral grounds, live action Cowboy Bebop is a real thing and tragedy shakes the film industry on the set of Alec Baldwin’s film Rust. Then in what we've been watching Jake has some spooky stuff to talk about and then I have some reviews for quite a few heavy hitters including my deep dives into both the Dune reboot and the end of an era with Daniel Craig’s final Bond film, No Time To Die. All that and much much more in this episode of Flicks!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we dig into the sad line up of games coming out this holiday season, the new Resident Evil movie trailer and then cap everything off with our live voting for the Joystiq Game Awards. Then I give my impressions on Star Wars Squadrons while Madcap highlights the benefits of the new Nintendo Switch OLED console upgrade. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we discuss the poor showings at both the Sony Showcase and the Nintendo Direct, the Switch getting an N64 controller and the 20th anniversary of the Nintendo Gamecube system. Then I give my final thoughts on Red Dead Redemption 2 after my long journey towards finishing the epic journey while Madcap has some things to say about the new Warioware for the Switch. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news the Fantastic Beasts part 3 gets a title, Disney+ plans an entertainment event for their service and Marvel fights for the rights to some of their most beloved characters. Then in what we've been watching Jake talks some Anime and then I have reviews for the first film in Marvel’s phase 4 plans Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings along with my thoughts on The Suicide Squad and the psychological horror film The Night House. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we discuss how Halo Infinite is being released without it's signature Co-op or Forge modes and how No Man's Sky has beaten the odds by finally achieving a \"Good\" rating on Steam after its 5 year long journey to redemption. Then I talk about a few games I have completed recently including Doom 64, Deadlight and the Dark Pictures Anthology title Man of Medan while Madcap enlightens us with his adventures in the Switch title Garden Story. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news South Park creators get a huge pay day, the Rocketeer flies again and Disney offers up what is promised to be the definitive Star Wars experience. Then in what we've been watching Jake talks some more Bad Batch and then I have reviews for Free Guy, Jungle Cruise, and Don’t Breathe 2. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we discuss Valve's entry into the console market with their handheld/laptop/PC hybrid machine call the Steam Deck and do a deep dive into exactly what that is and what it does. Then I give some brief updates on my continued journey with Red Dead Redemption 2 and the free new DLC that just came out for New Pokemon Snap while Madcap tries out Halo Reach for the first time with mostly mixed results as well as his return to Skyward Sword for the Switch. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Netflix tries to catch’em all, Doctor Who is in need of a new doctor and Scarlett Johansson isn’t happy with Disney. Then in what we've been watching Jake has got some stuff to talk about and then I give my reviews for a quite a few new movies including the concluding chapters in the Fear Street Trilogy and M. Night Shyamalan’s new thriller, Old. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we discuss the absurdity of raising prices on older games, the likelihood of Breath of the Wild 2 heading to a next gen Nintendo console and the complete letdown that is known as Sony's State of Play. Then I give my thoughts on the Bandai/Namco developed New Pokemon Snap and the metroidvania underwater title Song of the Deep while Madcap prepares for the onslaught of new content coming to Genshin Impact. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news can the fast and furious franchise carry a tune?, Disney continues its attacks on the legacy of Star Wars and Steven Spielberg gives in to the darkside. Then in what we've been watching Jake has at least one thing to talk about (stay tuned) about and then I give my reviews for The Tomorrow War and Fast and the Furious 9. All that and much much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode I am joining by a very special guest, Miguel Vega. Not only is he a lifelong friend but he is also the individual who began this podcasting venture with me over a decade ago. Together we combine our powers to dissect the beautiful mess that is known as Zach Snyder's Army of the Dead. How much of a mess you ask? You will have to tune in and find out but I promise it will be worth your while."]]

[[: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!"]]

[[: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!"]]

[[: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 this episode of Bits!"]]

[[: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!"]]

[[: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."]]