"In some cases, the best games are a product of pure imagination. In most cases, they’re the result of learning a thing or two from other forms of media. Here are some video games that have been inspired by films."

Written by Martin Popov, with narration and video editing by Francis Parco.

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With the recent launches of the controversial Nintendo Switch 2 console and the poorly-received game MindsEye, Ashton, Adrian, Ben, and Jeremy discuss the most disastrous launches in gaming history.

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Doom: The Dark Ages reviewed by Matt Marston for PC, narrated and video edited by Francis Parco. Also available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming.

"Doom was a new experience for me. I would consider myself a video game connoisseur. But the Doom franchise has eluded me to this point — a Doom noob for all intents and purposes. But here comes Doom: The Dark Ages. What an experience it is."

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"Just thinking of gaming in the year 2015 just makes it feel like it was yesterday, doesn’t it? If so, prepare to re-live some decade-old nostalgia because here are my selections for five video games turning 10 years old this year."

Written, narrated and edited by Francis Parco.

"We’re currently in a generation where it’s possible for long forgotten franchises to come back from the dead. Franchises such as Dead Rising, Metroid Prime, and Dead Space just to name a few, have been given new life in the form of a remaster or a full-blown remake. However, whereas titles like those are deserving of more entries, there are some franchises that many believe have ran their course and should be allowed to rest."

Written and narrated by Sam Flanagan, edited by Francis Parco.

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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves reviewed by Jeremy Lowe for PC, narrated by Francis Parco and video edited by Stuart Parke. Also available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.

"After being dormant for 26 years, the Fatal Fury series has finally got a brand new entry. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves has been released and is set to become the best fighting game of the year. But how good is it?"

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Ashton, Gabe, Nicole, and Sam discuss the pros and cons of physical versus digital gaming.

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We are now well underway in the new year of 2025. This year will see the launch of several highly anticipated video games including Doom: The Dark Ages, Grand Theft Auto VI, and Outer Worlds 2. But while such titles will arrive later on, how about we, in the meantime, go back 20 years to a very different time in video games history?

Written and narrated by Francis Parco, edited by Stuart Parke.

Into The Emberlands reviewed on PC by Jeremy Lowe, narration by Ben Newton and video edited by Francis Parco.

"Into the Emberlands has finally been released. The game, released on January 20, boasts a unique art style and intriguing gameplay. But does it hold up? Is it worth checking out? We’ll help you decide here by telling you what the game does well, and where the game is lacking."

Astro Bot's soundtrack of more than 80 songs provides no shortage of catchy tunes to bop your head to as you travel across the galaxy to rescue Astro's lost bot crew. In this video we'll be taking a look at the 5 best level songs from Astro Bot.

Video written, narrated and edited by Francis Parco.

Welcome to #TheSmashJumpPodcast. Today, Ashton, Gabe, Nicole, and Francis talk about whether or not remakes and remasters are ruining gaming or if they help the industry.

Welcome to the first annual The Smash Jump Awards! Here, we celebrate the best games offered this year and celebrate the future of gaming.

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