[[:encoded, "For this episode, as we wrap up 2021 and move into 2022 it is time to look at the state of film, theaters, and the home movie market by examining the pros, cons and what needs to be done to make all this madness and chaos viable as the world continues to struggle to find its footing again. And if you stick around until the end, I will give my favorite and not so favorite films of 2021."]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we reflect on the world of gaming for the year of 2021, it's highlights, pitfalls and what it all means moving forward. We also dip our toes a little into things coming on the horizon and what we would like to get out of 2022. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode I review the new film Matrix Resurrections! Along with examining the film itself, it's failures and successes I also dig a bit into the history and legacy of the Matrix franchise and how all that relates to this new film and it's themes. Take the red pill and join me on this adventure into an in-depth peek into my feelings on the film and the franchise as a whole."]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news the WICKED stage-to-film adaptation gets handicapped, the new West Side Story isn’t welcome on the East Side and Marvel has a plan to keep the press from leaking spoilers about their new Spider-man movie. Then in what we've been watching Jake gets a bit…strange, and then I have some thoughts on that live action Cowboy Bebop Netflix series along with a review the long-awaited new installment in the Ghostbusters franchise, Ghostbusters Afterlife. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, reveal the Jostiq awards winners (and how accurate our votes were), Microsoft ending it's support for new backwards compatible games and the holiday hardware shortages impacting the country. Then I wrap up my feelings on Star Wars Squadrons while Madcap touts the indie title Groove Coaster and teases future thoughts on the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl remakes. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news actors abandon films on moral grounds, live action Cowboy Bebop is a real thing and tragedy shakes the film industry on the set of Alec Baldwin’s film Rust. Then in what we've been watching Jake has some spooky stuff to talk about and then I have some reviews for quite a few heavy hitters including my deep dives into both the Dune reboot and the end of an era with Daniel Craig’s final Bond film, No Time To Die. All that and much much more in this episode of Flicks!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we dig into the sad line up of games coming out this holiday season, the new Resident Evil movie trailer and then cap everything off with our live voting for the Joystiq Game Awards. Then I give my impressions on Star Wars Squadrons while Madcap highlights the benefits of the new Nintendo Switch OLED console upgrade. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we discuss the poor showings at both the Sony Showcase and the Nintendo Direct, the Switch getting an N64 controller and the 20th anniversary of the Nintendo Gamecube system. Then I give my final thoughts on Red Dead Redemption 2 after my long journey towards finishing the epic journey while Madcap has some things to say about the new Warioware for the Switch. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news the Fantastic Beasts part 3 gets a title, Disney+ plans an entertainment event for their service and Marvel fights for the rights to some of their most beloved characters. Then in what we've been watching Jake talks some Anime and then I have reviews for the first film in Marvel’s phase 4 plans Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings along with my thoughts on The Suicide Squad and the psychological horror film The Night House. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we discuss how Halo Infinite is being released without it's signature Co-op or Forge modes and how No Man's Sky has beaten the odds by finally achieving a \"Good\" rating on Steam after its 5 year long journey to redemption. Then I talk about a few games I have completed recently including Doom 64, Deadlight and the Dark Pictures Anthology title Man of Medan while Madcap enlightens us with his adventures in the Switch title Garden Story. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]