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• Dave the Diver Is a Modern Masterpiece | One More Game 30.06.2026 1h 35min

  This week on One More Game, Jerica finally rolls credits on Dave the Diver, while Josh experiences the game for the very first time—and neither of us can stop talking about it. We break down what makes Dave the Diver one of the most surprising games we've ever played, why its progression constantly keeps you hooked, our favorite characters, gameplay systems, music, and the few criticisms we have after spending dozens of hours with it. We also share our early impressions of Into the Jungle, ...
• Do Consoles Still Matter & Steam Machine is how much?! | JK! Games 26.06.2026 1h 17min

  This week on JK! Games!, Kayla shares her impressions of the new Dave the Diver: In the Jungle DLC before we dive into one of gaming's biggest conversations. With the recently announced Steam Machine price, rumors about future hardware, rising console costs, and more games becoming available across multiple platforms, are console exclusives still worth it? We discuss whether we're reaching our limit on hardware prices, if graphical fidelity still matters, and what it would actually take for ...
• What Makes a Great Summer Game? - JK! Games! 16.06.2026 1h 23min

  What makes a game feel like summer? This week on JK! Games!, we're diving into one of our favorite seasonal gaming discussions yet. From beach vacations, boating, and water levels, we're exploring the games that instantly transport us to summer. Before that, all three of us have been playing Dave the Diver, and we discuss why it's become one of the most beloved indie games of the last few years. Plus, we talk Mario Sunshine, Tony Hawk, fishing in games, Kioku, the best water levels ever ma...
• The Games You Missed During Summer Game Fest 2026 | JK! Games! 09.06.2026 1h 4min

  Summer Game Fest 2026 delivered hundreds of announcements across dozens of showcases, but which games actually stood out? This week on JK! Games!, we're skipping the giant recap and focusing on discoverability. Between Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase, State of Play, Future Games Show, Day of the Devs, and more, plenty of incredible games got buried beneath the biggest headlines. We discuss our favorite showcases, biggest surprises, biggest disappointments, whether SGF has a discoverability pr...
• Why Do We Commit to Live Service Games? | JK! Games! Podcast 02.06.2026 1h 4min

  Destiny 2 is ending active development, and it got us thinking: what makes someone stick with a live service game for years? This week on JK! Games!, we discuss why some games become part of our daily lives while others never quite click. From Destiny 2 and Final Fantasy XIV to Fortnite, Apex Legends and more, we're breaking down the secret sauce that keeps players coming back. We also discuss whether live service games have become too difficult for new players to jump into and what publish...
• Mixtape Review — One More Game | JK! Games! 26.05.2026 1h 58min

  This is JK! Games! — the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about. Welcome back to One More Game, our monthly video game book club series where we break down games together at your pace and dive deep into the moments, themes, characters, and anything else that stuck with us after credits. This month’s One More Game is Mixtape, the musical narrative adventure from Beethoven and Dinosaur and Annapurna Interactive. From skateboarding through dreamy suburban streets ...
• What Makes a GREAT Shop Sim Game? | JK! Games! 21.05.2026 1h 22min

  This is JK! Games! — the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about. This week we’re diving into the world of shop sims and store management games. From cozy bookstores and pizza shops what actually makes these games so addictive? We break down our favorite shop sim mechanics, the games we love, the features that instantly annoy us and what we want more of. Plus, we talk Marathon’s updates, LEGO Batman becoming the highest rated LEGO game ever, and celebrate a new P...
• JK! Games! Podcast | Star Wars Games You Missed (Hidden Gems, Backlog & Favorites) 05.05.2026 1h 42min

  This is JK! Games! — the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about. And if you’ve been playing along with us in One More Game, you know we’re all about breaking down the games that actually stay with you. May the Fourth be with you. This week, we’re diving deep into Star Wars games — from the ones that made us fall in love with the galaxy, to the underrated gems you probably missed, and the games still sitting in our backlog. We’re talking classics, surprises, and t...
• Why Sci-Fi Games Feel Different (Past, Present, Future) | JK! Games! Episode 21.04.2026 1h 41min

  This week on JK! Games!, we’re breaking down why sci-fi games feel different — from Mass Effect to retro sci-fi games you’ve probably never heard of. We look at sci-fi games through the lens of our own experiences — where it started, when it clicked, and what we want next. From early memories to games like Mass Effect that completely changed how we see storytelling, we dive into why sci-fi continues to be one of the most exciting genres in gaming. If you’ve ever played a game that made you st...
• Life is Strange: Reunion – Official Review | One More Game (Part 3) 16.04.2026 1h 50min

  In this episode we give you our overall thoughts on Life is Strange reunion.. including our official review score! 0:00 Start / Housekeeping 3:10 Josh’s Birthday Celebration 9:37 Life is Strange Reunion finale begins Support the show JK! Games! is a weekly gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we actually care about. Our recurring play-along series — One More Game — is our version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down ...
• Life is Strange: Reunion – Abraxas Party Breakdown | One More Game (Part 2) 07.04.2026 1h 48min

  We're back with One More Game, breaking down Life is Strange: Reunion as we play through Max and Chloe’s reunion all the way through the Abraxas party. This week, we dive into what’s working, what’s not, and why this game feels so close to something really special…but might fall short? From emotional highs in Max and Chloe’s reunion to uneven pacing, unnecessary side characters, and a mystery that might not have Jerica sold...we break down the biggest talking points from the first 6 hours o...
• Life is Strange: Reunion – Our First 3 Hours | One More Game (Part 1) 31.03.2026 1h 18min

  We’re kicking off a brand new One More Game play-along with Life is Strange Reunion! Things are already getting messy... In Part 1, we break down our early choices, first impressions, and how the story is setting up emotionally and mechanically. From Max’s rewind powers to the tension building around Chloe, we’re diving into everything you need to know while playing along at your own pace. That lady in the park had us sorta scared... Timecodes: 00:00 – Start 06:27 – Housekeeping 08:15 – Episo...
• Resident Evil 9: Requiem Part 4 – Did the Ending Change Our Minds? (Finale) | One More Game 24.03.2026 1h 49min

  We’ve reached the end. This is Part 4 (Finale) of our Resident Evil 9: Requiem playthrough in One More Game, where we break down the full ending and answer the big question: Did the ending change our minds? After everything — Raccoon City, Elpis, Grace, and Leon’s condition — it all leads here. In this episode, we dive into the final act, unpack what actually happens, and share our honest thoughts on whether the game sticks the landing. We talk about: – The full ending and final confrontation...
• Resident Evil 9: Requiem Part 3 – Raccoon City Changes Everything | One More Game 17.03.2026 1h 18min

  We’re back with Part 3 of our Resident Evil 9: Requiem playthrough in One More Game — and this is where everything starts to come together. In this episode, we cover everything through Leon’s return to Raccoon City, breaking down the biggest story reveals, the emotional moments, and why this section completely changes how we view the Resident Evil timeline. We talk about: – Why returning to Raccoon City is so important – Leon’s condition and what’s at stake – The biggest gameplay and horror m...
• Resident Evil 9: Requiem Part 2 – Scariest Moments, Story So Far & Grace vs Leon | One More Game 10.03.2026 59min

  We’re back with Part 2 of One More Game, our Resident Evil 9: Requiem playthrough discussion. This week we’re covering hours 2–6 of the game, officially hitting the halfway point. We break down the scariest moments so far, how the story is unfolding, and the dynamic gameplay differences between Grace and Leon. We also uncover a surprising discovery… Kayla may have played part of the game wrong. If you're playing along with us, this episode covers everything up to the halfway point of Resident...
• Resident Evil 9: Requiem – First 3 Hours Breakdown | One More Game Part 1 03.03.2026 1h 47min

  Resident Evil 9: Requiem is finally here, and we’re diving into the first 1–3 hours in Part 1 of One More Game. This is our video game book club format where we play through a game together and break it down week by week. If your friends aren’t playing the same games as you, play along with us. We’re joined by Madeline (@madexposure), who recently reviewed the game for Kinda Funny. We talk early impressions, fear factor, jump scares, combat feel, atmosphere, visuals, performance, and whether ...
• Reanimal Review – Co-Op Makes or Breaks It 24.02.2026 1h 35min

  We’ve finished Reanimal — and we have thoughts. Tarsier Studios’ latest horror adventure builds an incredible world filled with disturbing creature design and tense atmosphere. But does it actually deliver on its co-op promise? And is it better than Little Nightmares? In this full review, we break down: World and atmosphereThe illusion of freedom and feeling funneledCo-op vs solo (and why we don’t recommend playing alone)Standout set piecesNarrative impact and ending theoriesWhether it’s wort...
• Reanimal First Impressions (3–4 Hours In) 17.02.2026 1h 24min

  We’re 3–4 hours into Reanimal — the new co-op horror adventure from Tarsier Studios — and we have thoughts. Is this the true evolution of Little Nightmares? Does co-op make it better? And is this shaping up to be better than Little Nightmares? This week we’re sharing our first impressions (spoiler light) with a full review coming next week. 00:00 – Start 02:03 – Housekeeping 14:08 – Opening Discussion & Expectations 52:49 – Easy Mode (Spoiler-Light Impressions) 1:05:41 – Normal Mode (Ligh...
• The Wolf Among Us – VGBC (Part Three: Episodes 4 & 5 – Finale) | JK! Games 10.02.2026 2h 14min

  We finished The Wolf Among Us and broke down the final chapters of Telltale’s noir fairy-tale mystery. We break down our biggest decisions from the final two episodes and discuss what we thought of the series as a whole. The ending left us with a lot to unpack, so we spend time talking through what it means, what worked for us, and where things felt unclear. We also look ahead at what a future entry could be, even with the very real development challenges the series has faced. Whether this w...
• The Wolf Among Us – VGBC (Part Two: Episodes 2–3 – Smoke & Mirrors & A Crooked Mile) | JK! Games 05.02.2026 1h 50min

  Welcome back to JK! Games!, where we bring you the gaming news and reviews we care about. For the next few weeks, we’re playing through one game at a time in our Video Game Book Club, and this episode continues our playthrough of The Wolf Among Us. Kayla is joined by her brother and returning guest host, Koleman, as they dive into Episode 2: Smoke & Mirrors and Episode 3: A Crooked Mile. 0:00 — Start 9:17 — Easy Mode (Spoiler-Free) 15:20 — Normal Mode (Full Spoilers) Support the s...