Jerica, Kayla, and Josh dive into Dispatch Episodes 3 & 4 to unpack how this narrative thriller hit 1 million players in 10 days—plus our thoughts on gameplay, choices, and what’s next.

Timecodes:
0:00 – Start
6:45 – Introduction
12:48 – First Impressions
18:57 – Gameplay and Interactivity
35:45 – Spoiler Discussion
1:22:03 – Themes & Closing Thoughts

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In this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica, Kayla, and Josh dive into the tension-filled world of Dispatch for our latest Video Game Book Club series. We’re breaking down Episodes 1 and 2—covering our first impressions, gameplay reactions, and the choices that might have consequences? 

We start with our initial thoughts on Dispatch’s presentation and tone before diving into how its interactive mechanics impact the experience. Then, we move into full spoiler territory to unpack the story beats, key decisions, and theories for where the next episodes could go.

Timecodes:
00:00 – Intro
00:07:57 – First Impressions
00:23:12 – Gameplay and Interactivity
00:29:47 – Quick Time Events
00:37:17 – Spoiler Section: Story and Outcomes
00:42:57 – Superhero Games Tangent
01:15:07 – Themes, Theories, and Predictions
01:26:00 – Outro

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.

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In this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica and Kayla are joined by Patrick for the grand finale of our Silent Hill f Video Game Book Club. We’ve reached the end of the nightmare and we’re unpacking it all — gameplay, atmosphere, and story — before diving into a full spoiler discussion and review.
Silent Hill f left a lasting mark. We explore how the game captures the essence of the series while carving its own identity — and whether that ending truly landed.

Timecodes:
00:00:00 – Start
00:04:54 – Intro
00:13:00 – Easy Mode: Overall Gameplay & Experience (Non-Spoiler)
00:32:20 – Scarecrow Puzzles and Gameplay Highlights
00:43:31 – Normal Mode: Atmosphere, Themes & Presentation
00:56:35 – Expert Mode: Story, Characters, and Spoilers
01:31:00 – Review Segment: The Final Verdict

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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.

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In this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica and Kayla return to the fog for Part 2 of our Silent Hill f Video Game Book Club series. We’re halfway through the nightmare and unpacking how the game’s story, pacing, and tone evolve as the world opens up.

We start with a discussion on the use of flowers in video games—and how Silent Hill f turns beauty into dread—then dive into our first impressions of Ghost of Yotei, before checking in on our current progress through Silent Hill f. Finally, we close out with an Expert Mode segment exploring how the game’s themes have impacted our experience.

Timecodes:
00:00:00 – Start
00:08:58 – Flowers in Video Games
00:26:14 – Easy Mode: First Impressions of Ghost of Yotei
00:32:55 – Normal Mode: Silent Hill f Current Progress
00:55:22 – Expert Mode: Silent Hill f Themes and Connections

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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.

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In this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica, Kayla, and Josh dive into the haunted fog for Part 1 of our Silent Hill f Video Game Book Club series. Whether you're a longtime fan or a total newcomer to the franchise, this episode breaks down what actually makes a Silent Hill game feel like Silent Hill.
We start with a cursed icebreaker game (Josh’s "Fact or Farse"), then unpack the themes, tone, and environments that define the series. We also share our first impressions of Silent Hill f’s mechanics, pacing, and storytelling—and ask "IS SILENT HILL BACK?!'

Timecodes:
00:00:00 – Start
00:06:50 – Icebreaker Game: Fact or Farse
00:20:30 – Easy Mode: What Makes Silent Hill… Silent Hill?
00:49:10 – Normal Mode: First Impressions of Silent Hill f
01:09:00 – Expert Mode: Thematic Deep Dive

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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.

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In this episode of JK! Games!, we're falling with our titans. Jerica, Kayla, Koleman, and Josh (aka HighScoreWeekly) return to finish our Titanfall 2 Video Game Book Club playthrough and deliver a deep-dive review of the campaign.
We start with a Titan loadout icebreaker game, reflect on what made this campaign hit hard in 2016 and now, and discuss traversal mechanics, boss fights and emotional beats.

Timecodes:
00:00:00 – Start
00:03:57 – Icebreaker Game: Build Your Titan Loadout
00:28:15 – Easy Mode: What We’ve Been Playing
00:39:08 – Normal Mode: Spoiler-Free Titanfall 2 Review
00:48:40 – Expert Mode: Titanfall 2 Deep Dive
• Cooper & BT’s emotional arc
• Time travel mechanics
• Story beats, villains & mission design
• Should there be a Titanfall 3?
01:23:40 – Wrap-Up & Next Game Teas

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This week, we officially kick off our next Video Game Book Club title: Titanfall 2. Jerica, Kayla, and Koleman suit up for a deep dive into this critically beloved FPS — from its fast-paced movement and emotional storytelling to its unexpected ties to Apex Legends.
We also rewind to the original Titanfall to explain why we're starting with the sequel, touch on Respawn’s development choices, and unpack how this world became one of the most celebrated sci-fi shooter settings of the last decade.
Whether you're playing along for the first time or revisiting your BT memories, this episode is all about appreciating the details — from gunplay to skyboxes.

Timecodes:
00:00:00 – Start
00:19:17 – Listener Fanfare: Titanfall 2 Love Letters
00:22:24 – Easy Mode: What We’ve Been Playing + Koleman’s Icebreaker
00:35:11 – Normal Mode: Titanfall 1 History & Why We're Starting With 2
00:49:13 – Expert Mode: Titanfall 2 First Impressions

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We bring you the gaming news and reviews we care about — and right now we’re playing through one game at a time with our official Video Game Book Club.
We pick a game, break it down week by week, and talk about everything from mechanics to heart-wrenching narratives — all through the lens of a book club… but with video games. And don’t worry, you don’t have to read anything (until there’s a dialogue wheel).
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This week on JK! Games! Jerica is joined by guest host Josh aka HighScoreWeekly for a deep dive into Whisper of the House — a cozy-but-creepy pixel art game that raised questions about where the line is drawn in the cozy genre.

We review the game’s atmosphere, story, and standout mechanics, then dive into a bigger conversation about "dark cozy" games: Can a game be cozy if it explores heavy topics like grief or death? Should content warnings be required? And does the genre need its own category like “cozy horror”?

Timecodes:
00:00:00 – Start
00:12:22 – Listener Question of the Week
00:18:46 – Easy Mode: Jerica & Silksong
00:30:50 – A Chao Garden Inspired Game?
00:34:00 – Normal Mode: Whisper of the House Review
00:57:20 – Expert Mode: Can Cozy Be Dark?

JK! Games! is a gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about — and with our Video Game Book Club (VGBC), we dive deep into one game at a time. Whether you’re chasing every side quest or just here for the vibes, you belong in the conversation.

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In this episode of JK! Games!, we’re wrapping up our playthrough of Tiny Bookshop with our official Video Game Book Club review.

Jerica and Kayla break down the story, characters, shopkeeping systems, cozy atmosphere, and whether this indie delivers as a must-play for management game fans. We share our final verdicts, listener responses, and reveal our next Book Club pick.

JK! Games! is a gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about — and with our Video Game Book Club (VGBC), we dive deep into one game at a time. Whether you’re chasing every side quest or just here for the vibes, you belong in the conversation.

Timecodes:
00:00:00 – Start
00:10:58 – Listener Question of the Week (Favorite Cozy/Management Game)
00:22:00 – Jerica on Silksong
00:33:30 – Normal Mode: Setting the Stage for Tiny Bookshop Review
00:44:20 – Expert Mode: Tiny Bookshop Review

Listener Question of the Week:
What cozy or management game has been your favorite and why?

Next Game:
Our next Video Game Book Club pick is Titanfall 2 — join us in Discord to play along!

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This week on JK! Games! we’re catching up on what we’ve been playing, talk about Gamescom, and diving into our very first impressions of Tiny Bookshop. Jerica and Kayla also talk about what games have been added to their backlogs of DOOM.

Timecodes:
00:00:00 – Start
00:05:52 – Let’s Play a Game
00:30:39 – Backlog of Doom
00:41:54 – Normal Mode: Gamescom Predictions
00:52:24 – Expert Mode: Tiny Bookshop First Impressions

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