VGMP: Videogame Movie Podcast

VGMP: Videogame Movie Podcast

by Cyberpunk Studios

Video Games Film Reviews

Season 3

Pokemon: The First Movie (1998): Mew Knew You Blew Through This Too

The boys turn back the clock to review the first Pokemon Movie. This film was a hype machine back in the day, with Avengers Endgame levels of excitement in the run up to its release. Introducing fans to Pokemon #151 Mew and pitting him against the ominous Mewtwo, the movie promised to be a bout that would rock fans of the popular anime. Did the film live up to expectations and how does it stack up all of these years later? Visit our website at www.vgmovie.co.uk Visit our Wiki of Videogame Adaptations at www.vgmp.fandom.com

House of the Dead (2003): Uwe Boll's First Foray into Making Slop

It's always a wild time when the boys take on the work of Uwe Boll on this show and today they go right back to the beginning of Boll's infamous run of videogame adaptations as they review House Of The Dead. Visit our website at www.vgmovie.co.uk Visit our Wiki of Videogame Adaptations at www.vgmp.fandom.com

Super Mario Bros: Momotaro (1989): Mario Literally Uses A Machine Gun

This one sure is a hidden gem! Released exclusively in Japan, this 1989 animated short combines Nintendo's famous plumber with a classic Japanese fairytale! Though it does include Mario wielding a gun. Visit our website at www.vgmovie.co.uk Visit our Wiki of Videogame Adaptations at www.vgmp.fandom.com

Season 2

Wonder Momo (2014): Where's the Bloody Ending!?

Here's a forgotten relic; this anime adaptation is based on the 1987 beat 'em up videogame of the same name published by Namco. Visit our website at www.vgmovie.co.uk Visit our Wiki of Videogame Adaptations at www.vgmp.fandom.com

DOOM (2006): Semper-Fi Motherf**ker with The Rock

Relive one of the classic VGMP episodes this week as we bring you our popular episode DOOM refreshed and re-edited to improve your listening experience. Karl Urban and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson star in this action flick adapting the classic PC game DOOM. The Rock plays against type by portraying the movies villain and the movie makes the bold choice to eschew the Hell-based elements of the game. Does it make for a satisfying viewing experience? Visit our website at www.vgmovie.co.uk Visit our Wiki of Videogame Adaptations at www.vgmp.fandom.com

Power Stone (1999): Anime Girls With Ass-Cracks On Display

Capcom's Dreamcast arcade fighter has become somewhat of a cult classic over the years, but not many know that there was a full anime adaptation of the game! Jamie and Rory have sat down to watch a few episodes, but is there enough story in the arcade style game to stretch over a full series? Visit our website at www.vgmovie.co.uk Visit our Wiki of Videogame Adaptations at www.vgmp.fandom.com

Halo Legends (2010): Who The F**K is FRED!?

The boys once again return to the world of Halo in this episode of VGMP, this time reviewing Halo: Legends, an anthology of short animated films set around the Halo universe. Visit our website at www.vgmovie.co.uk Visit our Wiki of Videogame Adaptations at www.vgmp.fandom.com

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022): Jim Carrey and Knuckles

After the surprise success of their first outing, Paramount returned with Sonic The Hedgehog 2! Featuring Jim Carrey in a more game-accurate Robotnik costume, this film adds Sonic's famous companions Tails and Knuckles to the mix, but perhaps at the risk of making some of the other characters feel redundant. Visit our website at www.vgmovie.co.uk Visit our Wiki of Videogame Adaptations at www.vgmp.fandom.com

Videogame Earth Force (2008): Jamie's Mental Breakdown In Real Time

It's here, the nadir of videogame movies. The infamous "Videogame Earth Force" episode of VGMP is here, re-released in newly edited and trimmed down glory. Listen to Jamie have a mental breakdown in real time as the boys discuss this movie from 2008 (also known as Electronic Gladiators and The Controller). Visit our website at www.vgmovie.co.uk Visit our Wiki of Videogame Adaptations at www.vgmp.fandom.com

Halo: Landfall (2007): Halo Sets Up Blomkamp In Our Hearts

A short film from director Neil Blomkamp (District 9, Chappie, Gran Turismo) promoting the Halo franchise. There was talk of this potentially leading to Blomkamp helming a Halo feature but it never materialised. Visit our website at www.vgmovie.co.uk Visit our Wiki of Videogame Adaptations at www.vgmp.fandom.com

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