JK! Games!

JK! Games!
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Introducing JK! Games!, a gaming and nerd-centric podcast where cohosts Kayla and Jerica give it to you: gaming news, debates on video game culture and technology, and most importantly, their passion for gaming across all platforms. Get social with JK Games! on Facebook. @JKGamesPodcast on Twitter & Instagram, @JKGamescast on Twitch. Tell us what games you want us to play and talk about (!!!): JKGamesPodcast@gmail.com. 

  1. 3d ago

    The Games You Missed During Summer Game Fest 2026 | JK! Games!

    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 problem, and the games we think deserved far more attention. Timecodes 00:00:00 – start 00:07:00 – Easy Mode: What We've Been Playing 00:15:27 – Normal Mode: Summer Game Fest 2026 Reactions 00:26:52 – Expert Mode: The Games You Missed Games Featured in Expert Mode Tenebris SomniaApple CrumbleThe Granny Detective SocietyAgni: Village of CalamityFroggy BrewsToko no Himitsu: Ocean of SecretsMr RecordsCommunity Question What game from Summer Game Fest week deserved way more attention, and why? Follow JK! Games! Website: jkgamespodcast.com Network: dropindropoutpod.com Discord: Join through our website to participate in future episodes. 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 over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

    1h 5m

  2. Jun 3

    Why Do We Commit to Live Service Games? | JK! Games! Podcast

    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 publishers owe players when these games eventually reach the end of their lives.  Timestamps 00:00:00 – Start 00:21:46 – Housekeeping 00:27:53 – Easy Mode: What We've Been Playing 00:39:29 – Normal Mode: News We Care About 00:49:49 – Expert Mode: What Makes Someone Commit to a Live Service Game? 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 over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

    1h 5m

  3. May 27

    Mixtape Review — One More Game | JK! Games!

    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 to awkward teen memories...Mixtape feels like looking through your yearbook. Before our full review, we also build our own personal “Mixtapes” by picking songs that defined our high school experiences. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Start 00:08:18 - Our Mixtapes 00:26:40 - What did we expect? 00:37:40 - Best Character? 00:44:20 - What stood out first? 00:54:20 - Is it like Life is Strange? 01:02:20 - Depression and Great Story Telling 01:11:00 - Fourth Wall is broken 01:15:00 - Dino Park 01:18:20 - Cabin Stash 01:23:43 - Slater's Room 01:31:30 - Party Time! 01:38:35 - End Scenes and thoughts 01:48:44 - Final Review 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 over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

    1h 59m

  4. May 21

    What Makes a GREAT Shop Sim Game? | JK! Games!

    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 Plants vs. Zombies partnership giveaway. Timecodes 00:00 – Intro 07:00 – Housekeeping & Plants vs. Zombies Giveaway 13:47 – Easy Mode: What We’ve Been Playing 29:16 – Normal Mode: Marathon & LEGO Batman News 39:45 – Expert Mode: What Makes a Great Shop Sim? 52:30 – Shop Sim Pet Peeves & Bad Mechanics 01:03:20 – Our Dream Store Sim Games 01:14:10 – Community Write-Ins & Wrap Up 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 over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

    1h 22m

  5. May 5

    JK! Games! Podcast | Star Wars Games You Missed (Hidden Gems, Backlog & Favorites)

    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 the Star Wars games that deserved way more love. Whether you grew up with these or are just getting into them… you’re part of this conversation. Timecodes 00:00 – Start 02:02 – Housekeeping 10:30 – Normal Mode: News We Care About (Influencers shaping player opinions discussion) 25:13 – Expert Mode: Star Wars Games Our History with Star Wars Games 43:00 – Standout Games & Franchises (KOTOR, Battlefront, Jedi series, more) 59:30 – Underrated Star Wars Games 1:13:00 – Backlog Games We Need to Play 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 over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

    1h 43m

  6. Apr 21

    Why Sci-Fi Games Feel Different (Past, Present, Future) | JK! Games! Episode

    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 stop and think “this is what games can be”… this episode is for you. Timecodes 00:00 – Start 02:10 – Housekeeping 11:10 – Easy Mode: What We’ve Been Playing 17:39 – Josh played Myth Match 23:50 – Normal Mode: Mass Effect TV News 40:20 – Expert Mode: Sci-Fi Games (Past / Present / Future) 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 over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

    1h 42m

  7. Apr 16

    Life is Strange: Reunion – Official Review | One More Game (Part 3)

    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 over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

    1h 51m

  8. Apr 7

    Life is Strange: Reunion – Abraxas Party Breakdown | One More Game (Part 2)

    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 of the game. There’s something really good here… we’re just not sure it fully comes together yet. Play along with us every Monday night at 9:00PM EST: twitch.tv/jkgamespodcast 00:00 – Start   01:26 – What’s Our Super Power / Where We Left Off 17:41 – Rushed?   29:03 – Story Recap Starts   1:41:54 – Predictions 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 over multiple episodes. You can: • Play at your own pace • Stay spoiler-light • Or dive deep with us Whether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation. Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch  Youtube Insta Bsky

    1h 48m
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Introducing JK! Games!, a gaming and nerd-centric podcast where cohosts Kayla and Jerica give it to you: gaming news, debates on video game culture and technology, and most importantly, their passion for gaming across all platforms. Get social with JK Games! on Facebook. @JKGamesPodcast on Twitter & Instagram, @JKGamescast on Twitch. Tell us what games you want us to play and talk about (!!!): JKGamesPodcast@gmail.com. 

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  • Creator
    JK! Games!
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    202
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 JK! Games!
  • Show Website
    JK! Games!

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