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Resident Evil 9: Requiem Part 2 – Scariest Moments, Story So Far & Grace vs Leon | One More Game Mar 10, 2026

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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 Evil 9: Requiem. Pause your playthrough there and jump into the conversation.

Timecodes

00:00 Start
15:54 Episode Start
21:01 Main Topic – Resident Evil 9: Requiem Part 2 Discussion

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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 over multiple episodes. Currently Dave the Diver!

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Resident Evil 9: Requiem – First 3 Hours Breakdown | One More Game Part 1 Mar 03, 2026

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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 Requiem feels like it’s building toward something bold — or something familiar.

This episode contains early game spoilers for the first three hours only.

Timecodes
00:00 - Start
4:13 – New OMG Intro + Madeline
17:47 – First Impressions Roundtable
22:47 – Keyboard & Mouse vs Controller
26:05 – Jump Scares
27:33 – POV
30:14 – Atmosphere & Fear Discussion
39:35 – Gameplay Loop Breakdown
59:16 – Metroidvania Elements?
1:13:37 – Visuals & Performance
1:24:23 – Early Story Setup
1:26:00 – Karen Hair Discussion
1:38:54 – Final Thoughts

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Reanimal Review – Co-Op Makes or Breaks It Feb 24, 2026

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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 atmosphere
The illusion of freedom and feeling funneled
Co-op vs solo (and why we don’t recommend playing alone)
Standout set pieces
Narrative impact and ending theories
Whether it’s worth the buy

One thing we agree on: Reanimal is almost incredible but ____________.

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Reanimal First Impressions (3–4 Hours In) Feb 17, 2026

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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 (Light Spoilers – First 3–4 Hours)
1:20:58 – Prediction Segment

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The Wolf Among Us – VGBC (Part Three: Episodes 4 & 5 – Finale) | JK! Games Feb 10, 2026

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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 was your first playthrough or a long-overdue return to Fabletown, Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation.
00:00 – Start
11:05 – Easy Mode – Spoiler-Free Review + Recap
28:55 – Normal Mode – Spoilers + Episode Breakdowns
53:50 – Themes: Government, Power & Corruption
1:59:38 – Expert Mode – What Do We Want in a Sequel?
2:12:00 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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The Wolf Among Us – VGBC (Part Two: Episodes 2–3 – Smoke & Mirrors & A Crooked Mile) | JK! Games Feb 05, 2026

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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)

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The Wolf Among Us – VGBC (Part One: Episode 1 – Faith) | JK! Games Jan 27, 2026

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Our Video Game Book Club is back, and we’re finally playing The Wolf Among Us.
In Part One of our VGBC series, we’re covering Episode 1: Faith, the opening chapter of Telltale’s iconic narrative adventure. We break down the game’s setup, worldbuilding, characters, and mechanics in a spoiler-free discussion before diving into full spoilers and story choices.
This episode is designed so you can play along with us over the next few weeks, whether it’s your first time or a long-overdue replay.
Timecodes
00:00 Intro – JK! Games & Video Game Book Club
02:00 Host & Guest Introductions
06:00 Housekeeping & What’s Ahead
12:30 Easy Mode – Who Are Telltale Games?
24:42 Normal Mode – Spoiler-Free Thoughts on Episode 1: Faith
43:02 EXPERT MODE – SPOILERS BEGIN
1:30:00 Final Thoughts & Are We Excited to Continue?

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Why You Should Play Life Is Strange – JK! Games! Jan 20, 2026

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This week we’re doing something a little different – we’re making the case for the Life Is Strange series. If you’ve ever been curious about these games but didn’t know where to start, this episode is for you.
For most of the show we stay completely spoiler-free, walking through what makes Life Is Strange special: its storytelling, themes, music, characters, and why it continues to resonate years later.
At the very end, we shift into full spoiler territory to talk about our predictions for the next entry in the series – which we now know is called Life Is Strange: Reunion. At the time of recording, we had no idea, so enjoy hearing how close (or wildly off) we ended up being.
Whether you’ve never touched the series or you’re already a fan, this is our love letter to one of gaming’s most unique franchises.
TIMECODES
00:00 - Start
06:15 – Housekeeping
09:26 – Episode Announcement
13:01 – Why You Should Play Life Is Strange
19:14 – Series Timeline & Core Themes
1:45:31 – Predictions for the Next Game (Spoilers)

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Arcane Rewatch vs First Time Watch | JK! Games Jan 08, 2026

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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 Arcane works even if you’ve never touched League of Legends.
Timecodes
00:00 Start
11:20 What Video Games Would Arcane Characters Play?
26:52 Josh’s First Watch Thoughts
29:18 Is Arcane Really a League of Legends Show?
33:01 Game Adaptations & Expectations
44:15 SPOILERS BEGIN
47:25 Characters & Relationships
1:12:21 Themes & World

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Our Most Anticipated Games of 2026 & Beyond | JK! Games! Dec 30, 2025

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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
00:07:18 – Shared Top Picks
00:23:47 – Overlapping Anticipated Games
00:45:43 – Solo Picks

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