There was a time when every major movie release came with a video game.

In Episode 24 of The Midnight Release Podcast, we take a nostalgic dive into the era of movie-to-game tie-ins — a time when blockbuster films didn’t just live on the big screen, but in our hands as well.

From early attempts like E.T. to iconic titles like GoldenEye 007 and Spider-Man 2, we explore the full spectrum — the classics, the underrated hits, and the ones that… probably should have never been made.

We break down how these games evolved across console generations, when the trend started to fade, and why it doesn’t exist in the same way today.

Along the way, we jump into our Disc of the Day segment, highlighting the massive impact of LEGO games and their unique approach to adapting some of the biggest movie franchises of all time.

We also roll into Patch Notes, where we preview upcoming episodes, shout out our growing community across the U.S. and around the world, and reflect on how far the podcast has come over the past six months.

It wasn’t always perfect… but it was unforgettable.