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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2025 was an absolutely stacked year for indie games...so we brought friends.

This week on JK! Games, we’re joined by Emily and Kate from No Small Games to break down our Top 3 Indie Games of 2025. Each of us brings three picks, we go around the horn from third to first, and talk about why these games stood out in 2025.

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In this episode of JKG, Jerica, Josh, and Kayla take turns counting down the 10 games that shaped them as gamers — from childhood favorites to the experiences that defined our tastes, habits, and gaming personalities.
This isn’t a “best of all time” list — it’s a deeply personal draft covering the games that stuck with us and influenced our gaming tastes.

Whether you grew up on consoles, PC, handhelds, or all of the above, this episode is about the games that leave a mark — and why we still carry them with us.

JK! Games! is the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about, hosted by Jerica, Kayla, and Josh.
VGBC (Video Game Book Club) is our rotating deep-dive series focused on one game at a time — played together, discussed together, broken down one level at a time.

Timecodes
00:00:00 – Start
00:02:15 – Housekeeping
00:10:06 – Discussion Start

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