Bits and Flicks: Recent Episodes
David Weaver
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.
For this episode, we cover the latest Nintendo Direct which was filled to the brim with new Super Mario titles (much to the despair of Madcap) and discuss some of the games we have been playing with more Zelda Tears of the Kingdom talk along with my take the 1990's adventure title Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, and the new "feelings" genre that is taking hold of the industry with the title Lost Words: Beyond the Page. All that and more on this episode of Bits!
For this episode, we discuss my intentions to abandon all entertainment news outlets due to a number of factors that have only gotten worse over the years and a large discussion on AI and it's impact on entertainment as a whole. Then we have a lot of movies to talk about including Shazam: Fury of the Gods, Dungeons & Dragons, Antman Quantamania and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3!
For this episode, we talk about the recent decision by Blizzard to cut their long-awaited Single Player content and the reaction from the fanbase, a new Sonic 2D game and we try to unravel the new Sony PS5 Project Q by figuring out what exactly it is. Then I dig into some new games I started with Sunset Overdrive and Maneater while Madcap reveals that his worst fears have been realized with Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom...but it's not all bad. All that and more on this episode of Bits!
For this episode, we discuss the Mandalorian season 3 along with the current state of the Star Wars franchise along with our outlook on its future and a host of other things if we get the time!
For this episode, we discuss the remnants of E3, my transitioning to a PC gamer, Amercian McGee leaving the Alice franchise behind and a live reaction to a viewing of the new Resident Evil animated movie Death Island. Plus Madcap talks about his initial impressions of the new Zelda game while I dive into nostalgia with my replay of Super Mario Sunshine and then we both give a some additional thoughts on the Super Mario Movie. All that and more on this episode of Bits!
For this episode, we talk about Harry Potter going to TV, more Star Wars movies, John Wick Chapter 4, Scream 6 and the biggest movie of all time (maybe)…the Super Mario Bros movie! All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!
For this episode, we discuss the life and death cycles of E3 as it is cancelled yet again, Counterstrike 2 being announced, Dead Island 2 finally getting released and the Nintendo 3DS and WiiU stores finally closing. All that and more on this episode of Bits!
For this episode, we talk about Black Panther Wakanda Forever, the Walking Dead series finale, Jake’s first 4DX experience and we finally discuss the fall of the movie star and its impact on the film industry as a whole.
For this episode, we talk about Goldeneye 64 on Switch, the serenity of farming rice in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin and Madcap's enrollment in Hogwart's Legacy where he breaks down whether it is a wizard's dream come true or just a false prophecy. All that and more on this episode of Bits!
For this episode, we talk about Avatar 2, the latest Knives Out mystery Glass Onion, the Scream 6 trailer and the Netflix series Wednesday.
For this episode, how Deathstranding 2 was rewritten due to Covid, how third party publisher platforms continue to fail and Madcap's impressions of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. I talk about some games I finished over the holidays such as Huntdown, Forgotton Anne and the sad console port of Cloudpunk while Madcap digs into Pokemon Violet and all the controversy surrounding it's poor condition. All that and more on this episode of Bits!
For this episode, we discuss the Writers Guild of America’s Zoom media invitation leak where Hollywood’s true agenda is revealed, my thoughts on why Hollywood can’t stop living in the 80’s and why the director of Wonder Woman quit the franchise. We also talk about some stuff we have watched recently such as the new thriller the Menu and the Guardian’s of the Galaxy Holiday special!
For this episode, we go over the upcoming release of Playstation's PSVR 2 headset with it's official launch date, launch titles and price point set, a slew of new Silent Hill titles, the Sims 5 and the announcement of Control 2. I tap into my inner feline with the new game Stray while Madcap tees off with the RPG Golf Story. All that and more on this episode of Bits!