It’s a special birthday episode of JK! Games! and the perfect excuse to revisit Arcane — one of the best video game adaptations ever made. Kayla and Jerica return to Arcane with fresh eyes, while Josh watches the series for the first time just for this episode. Instead of a full plot recap, we focus on how Arcane holds up years later, how it lands for someone new, and why it still sets the bar for video game adaptations. We talk characters, themes, animation, emotional impact, and whether Arc...

Instead of rattling off separate hype lists, we did something different. This episode, we combined our most anticipated games of 2026 and beyond into one shared Top 10, built on overlap first and personal taste second. If a game showed up on multiple lists, it ranked higher — and anything that didn’t make the cut landed in honorable mentions. Let us know which game you’re most excited for — or which one you think we completely missed? Timestamps 00:00:00 – Start 00:04:39 – Housekeeping 00...

2025 was an absolutely stacked year for indie games...so we brought friends. This week on JK! Games, we’re joined by Emily and Kate from No Small Games to break down our Top 3 Indie Games of 2025. Each of us brings three picks, we go around the horn from third to first, and talk about why these games stood out in 2025. 🔗 NoSmallGames Instagram 🔗 NoSmallGames Bluesky Support the show JK! Games! is the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about. VGBC (Video Game Book...

In this episode of JKG, Jerica, Josh, and Kayla take turns counting down the 10 games that shaped them as gamers — from childhood favorites to the experiences that defined our tastes, habits, and gaming personalities. This isn’t a “best of all time” list — it’s a deeply personal draft covering the games that stuck with us and influenced our gaming tastes. Whether you grew up on consoles, PC, handhelds, or all of the above, this episode is about the games that leave a mark — and why we still ...

Jerica played a Metroid game for the first time, so naturally she needed backup. Josh and Jordan (aka Cognitive Clips) join me to break down our first impressions of Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, with Jordan bringing longtime Metroid knowledge and Josh coming in already "in the know" about the series. We talk about: – How it feels to jump into Metroid as a total newcomer – What the game explains well vs. what it might expect from you – Movement, atmosphere, and that classic Metroid vibe – Whether ...

In this finale episode of our Dispatch Video Game Book Club, Jerica, Kayla, Josh, and Patrick dive into Episodes 7 & 8 with a full spoiler breakdown. We cover every major moment — the Invisigal confrontation, the emotional fallout, the Astral Pulse decision, the final showdown with Shroud, and how our endings differed. We also look back on all eight episodes to discuss the choices that mattered most. Oh and we talk about what we would want from a Season 2! Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Start 00:0...

We’re in the second-to-last stretch of Dispatch, and Episodes 5 & 6 shift everything. We discuss pacing, emotional build-up, gameplay tension, and then we break down the two major choices that define this part of the story — including how they changed how we see these characters going into the finale. Timecodes: 00:06 – Intro 03:05 – Housekeeping 08:05 – Game: Real or AI 19:19 – Introduction & Context 23:38 – First Impressions (Spoiler-Free) 25:32 – Gameplay & Interactivity (Spo...

Jerica, Kayla, and Josh dive into Dispatch Episodes 3 & 4 to unpack how this narrative thriller hit 1 million players in 10 days—plus our thoughts on gameplay, choices, and what’s next. Timecodes: 0:00 – Start 6:45 – Introduction 12:48 – First Impressions 18:57 – Gameplay and Interactivity 35:45 – Spoiler Discussion 1:22:03 – Themes & Closing Thoughts Support the show JK! Games! is the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about. VGBC (Video Game Book Club) is...

In this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica, Kayla, and Josh dive into the tension-filled world of Dispatch for our latest Video Game Book Club series. We’re breaking down Episodes 1 and 2—covering our first impressions, gameplay reactions, and the choices that might have consequences? We start with our initial thoughts on Dispatch’s presentation and tone before diving into how its interactive mechanics impact the experience. Then, we move into full spoiler territory to unpack the story beats...

In this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica and Kayla are joined by Patrick for the grand finale of our Silent Hill f Video Game Book Club. We’ve reached the end of the nightmare and we’re unpacking it all — gameplay, atmosphere, and story — before diving into a full spoiler discussion and review. Silent Hill f left a lasting mark. We explore how the game captures the essence of the series while carving its own identity — and whether that ending truly landed. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Start 00:04:54 –...