Ben Lindbergh and Van Lathan leave the Vault to discuss the entire first season of the latest hit TV video-game adaptation, Prime Video’s ‘Fallout.’ After they give their high-level reviews of the series, they react to the story trailer for ‘Star Wars Outlaws’ (9:00) and then dive deep into how ‘Fallout’ functions as both a game adaptation and a standalone show, how it is and isn’t like ‘The Last of Us,’ and their lingering questions and sources of excitement for a probable Season 2 (21:00).
Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guest: Van Lathan
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘Fallout’ Season 1 Reactions | Button Mash

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The Midnight Boys are here at the end of it all to give you their instant reactions to the electrifying finale of 'X-Men '97' (09:04). From the fallout of Bastion to the dramatic cliffhanger ending, the boys are here to talk about everything and pick apart all the little details that they loved about this series.Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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'X-Men '97' Episode 10 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

In honor of the NBA playoffs and our overall love for 'Star Wars,' we will be choosing our own basketball starting five within the world of 'Star Wars.' Joined by Ringer deputy art lead Matt James, Steve and Jomi will be teaming up to make four different teams of Jedi, Sith, clones, and non–Force users.
Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman
Guest: Matt James
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopa
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Midnight Boys together strong! The boys give their instant reactions to the new blockbuster 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' (04:18). They look at the journey of our main character, Noa, and what it means to live in the shadow of Andy Serkis's Caesar character.
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Instant Reactions | Midnight Boys

The boys are back to give you their instant thoughts and reactions to the penultimate episode of 'X-Men '97' (05:53). Later, they bring you the latest nerd news, including the first look at James Gunn's 'Superman' and the fact that Marvel is pumping the brakes on their film and TV output (39:40).
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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'X-Men '97,' Superman's Suit, and Marvel Slows Down | The Midnight Boys

Ben, Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Justin Charity react to rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 and a ‘Kingdom Hearts’ film adaptation (2:35), discuss the significance of the latest in a string of surprise Steam sensations, talk of ‘Manor Lords,’ and name their top five games developed by a single creator (23:43). They then draft rosters of the best titles from the great gaming year of 2004 (30:41).
Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Justin Charity
Producer: Mike Wargon
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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‘Fallout’ Season 1 Reactions | Button Mash

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