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We’re back with a very special, one-off episode with Vault Theatre! Fresh out of the cinema and with our best pal Mat Roff, we take a very deep dive into Tom Holland’s first adventure as Nathan Drake.  It’s a very spoiler-heavy episode, so you have been warned. Has the film served fans of the game well? Does it live up to the Allan Ungar’s Uncharted Fan Film from 2018? We answer these questions and many more in this episode. If you haven’t checked out our very first episode where we cover Nathan Fillion’s interpretation of Drake, be sure to listen to it HERE.  We’ll return later in the year with Series Four and with guests galore - unintentional rhyming for the win. Just as a production note, we’re sharing microphones, so apologies about some of the quieter moments in the episode.  For more on Mat Roff, be sure to follow him on Twitter.  Audio:  Koto San - Ofshane via YouTube Audio Library  Spaceship Alarm via YouTube Audio Library

It’s almost Christmas and it’s safe to say, this year’s been an odd one. So why not end it on an odd episode! In this off-piste special, this week’s guest Daryl Baxter, and regular co-host Vic decide to dust off the VHS tapes and educate Jase on some of the festive highlights of the East End. Yes, we’re usually all about the games, but as a festive extra-special treat, we’re whisking you off to the picturesque Albert Square at the most, err, ‘wonderful’ time of year, to talk you through its most memorable moments. There's also a quiz, so grab yourself a pen and paper and play along with us. Just bear in mind you will only win bragging rights, so do with that what you will at the Christmas dinner table. We wanted to take the time to thank you all so much for tuning in week on week! We’ve loved recording series three and we’re so pleased that you’ve been enjoying it. We’ll be back next year for a jam-packed Series Four! However you wish to celebrate this time of year, we hope you have a wonderful break and stay safe. You can catch Daryl Baxter over on his Twitter HERE, to learn more about his PALkeys Podcast and for episodes, visit the show’s page HERE. Music: The Vault Theme - The Vault Further sound effects – HQSFX via YouTube The Winner - MadMomentsGo/Colin Thomson Jingle Bells – YouTube Audio Library

Following hot on the heels of last week’s Tomb Raider triumph, we’re back this week to talk about its sequel, ‘Tomb Raider II: Starring Lara Croft’. We climb out of the tombs and into some stunning locations, as Lara takes us on yet another exciting adventure. So grab the keys to the speedboat, and we’ll meet you at the canals of Venice. What were some of your favourite moments of the second instalment? We’d love to hear them over on Twitter, @Vault_Unlocked. Music: The Vault Theme - The Vault Further sound effects – HQSFX via YouTube Trieste – Josh Lippi & The Overtimers via YouTube Audio Library Hon Kyoku – Doug Maxwell/Zac Zinger via YouTube Audio Library A Brand New Start – TrackTribe via YouTube Audio Library

We know we’re well into Series Three and it’s surprising, even to us, that it’s taken us so long to discuss the birth of a franchise that would quite literally change our lives, and gaming, forever. In this episode, we’re excavating the story of Lara Croft and her first adventure we were able to join her on, back in 1996. We’re also sharing some of your tweets that you’ve sent to us about your favourite classic Tomb Raider moments. Were you a fan of all things Croft? Let us know on Twitter, @Vault_Unlocked. Music: The Vault Theme - The Vault Further sound effects – HQSFX via YouTube Desert Caravan – Aaron Kenny via YouTube Audio Library Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Mozart via Youtube Audio Library Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100406 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ A Brand New Start – TrackTribe via YouTube Audio Library

With Vic admitting to Jase about her love of Hidden Object games, delving into the past appears to be yet another easy discussion in this week’s episode. Vic digs deeper into the relic that is the Nintendo DS, Jase lends an ear whilst telling us about the games he’s enjoyed on Steam. What are those seemingly forgotten handhelds or games have you been getting your hands on recently? Let us know by sending us a tweet over at the @Vault_Unlocked, on Twitter. Music: The Vault Theme - The Vault Further sound effects – HQSFX via YouTube

We’re clocking on for a shift at Two Point Hospital, where we chat about PC vs. PS4 gameplay, comparisons to Bullfrog's ‘Theme Hospital’ and a collection of highlights that we’ve found so far as we climb up the ranks in the world of medicine. How did you find Two Point Hospital? Let us know on Twitter @Vault_Unlocked! Music: The Vault Theme - The Vault Further sound effects – HQSFX via YouTube

Ah, the sweet and fond memories of popping into Electronics Boutique, seeing your favourite game and an absolute tonne of merch to go along with it. In this week's episode, We’re regaling you with tales of when we’d bought some of the first pieces of our still ever-growing collections, and ask the question – is the love for merchandise still out there? Have you started your own collection? If so, we’d love to see it! Be sure to send us a photo of your memorabilia to us over on Twitter, @Vault_Unlocked. We’ve now launched our very own SHOP where you can grab a few bits and pieces with our expressionless mugs on! Purchase at your own peril. To check out The Dark Angel Symphony’s shop, click HERE, where you’ll be able to find exclusive merch, Peter Connelly’s wonderful soundtracks and more. Music: The Vault Theme - The Vault Further sound effects – HQSFX via YouTube

We're diving deep into Supermassive Games’ debut instalment of The Dark Pictures Anthology with ‘Man of Medan’. The sea was a little bit choppy for us with this one! Let us know which way your moral compass swung to over on Twitter, @Vault_Unlocked. Music: The Vault Theme - The Vault Further sound effects – HQSFX via YouTube Ether Disco by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100237 Artist: http://incompetech.com/  Disco Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/ 4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100363 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ 

Since we’ve been on hiatus and whilst the world’s been changing every millisecond, the only thing that hasn’t changed is our collective reliance on many forms of entertainment. In this episode, we take a look at some of our favourite streamers, YouTube channels and podcasts that we can’t get enough of. Don’t forget, we’ve also recently launched our own Twitch channels! Hit the links below to check our schedules, follow, catch up and join us when we’re next online. Click HERE for Jason's art channel and HERE for The Vault's gaming channel. And, as promised, here are the links of the ace people we've featured in this episode! Be sure to give them a follow, a watch, listen or a visit – tell ‘em we sent you! ChubaChuubs - Catch Chuba gaming live over on Twitch - be sure to check his schedule and catch him online. Mat Roff - Click HERE to visit Mat's website to find out more and HERE for his Twitch Channel where he treats us all to some live art. SteveOfWarr - Dive straight into Steve's wonderful Tomb Raider Retrospectives and more on his YouTube channel, have a chat over on Discord, catch him live on Twitch, and follow him on his other socials on Facebook & Instagram. Daryl Baxter - You can visit Daryl's website, listen to his PAL keys episode with Metal Gear Solid's David Hayter, and send him a hello via Twitter. Raidercast - Dig deeper into the world of Raidercast by clicking HERE, where you'll be able to listen to the podcast, visit Chris' accompanying YouTube channel and even treat yourself to some relics of your own in Raidercast's very own online shop. Kevin Scully - Make sure to catch Kevin's art streams and find out when he's live by visiting his Twitch channel HERE. Jennifer Milward - For more information about Jenni and her works, you can visit her website HERE. To listen to 'The Angel Of Darkness' audiobook, be sure to visit YouTube or Apple Podcasts for all episodes and to follow Lara's search for both truth and artefacts. To give her a follow on Twitter, click HERE. Calvin Dyson - Find out more on all things Bond with Mr. Dyson over on his YouTube channel by clicking HERE. Music: The Vault Theme - The Vault Further sound effects – HQSFX via YouTube

With Vic’s recent journey into the Resident Evil gaming franchise, both her and Jase take a look back to the early noughties to revisit the first ever Resident Evil movie, for Vault Theatre. So grab your popcorn and something to defend yourself with – because this lot are a bit infected. This also may or may not be the start of The Vault’s very own Colin Salmon fan club. What a guy. Oh, and like most of our other episodes, expect a tangent or two – even three. Will it be another flop for the somewhat cursed video game movie genre? Or a surprising success? Let us know your thoughts on the somewhat questionable genre over on our Twitter page, @Vault_Unlocked. Music: The Vault Theme - The Vault Further sound effects – HQSFX via YouTube