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No One Lives Under the Lighthouse - ...

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:03:00 -0500

In this episode, Michael and Larry are beyond consideration in No One Lives Under the Lighthouse. This was a weird one. We throw out plenty of theories on what is going on here. Larry felt like the game was black and white. Michael got scared early. They both struggled with the switch up. So much to discuss in this one!

Episode Bits:
(00:50) What Did We Just Play + Playtime
(04:14) What Is Going On
(06:26) Intriguing Start + Larry Falls in Line

(09:01) Gameplay + Subverting Expectations

(13:10) Feeling Colorless + Rewarding Exploration?

(15:40) Should You Play This Game?

(18:10) **STORY SPOILERS**

(37:07) Episode Wrap-Up

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Cyberpunk 2077 - A Few Steps From Greatness

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into Cyberpunk 2077. We dive into the story, the Nigh City vibe. The cast of characters, the gameplay, the initial launch of the game. And Michael just has to compare the game to Starfield. Which he likes better might surprise you!

Episode Bits:

(00:34) Keanu Story + Shooter vs RPG

(05:20) How We Started + RPG Gripes? + Playtime

(20:50) Better Then Starfield in Every Way? + The City Vibe

(33:33) Graphics + Repetitivness + Playstyle

(42:10) Terrible Inventory + Randomly Getting Naked

(46:27) Cast of Characters

(51:42) Launch Controversy + VATS

(54:40) Starfield is Better + What we Loved

(1:04:50) GTA Killing Spree

(1:08:38) Do We Recommend Cyber Punk 2077?

(1:11:15) ***STORY SPOILERS***

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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God of War 2018 - The Ultimate Revision

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into God of War. They give their thoughts on the franchise gameplay change up. Another Daddy simulator, is that a good or bad thing from Playstation? We dive into possible pacing concerns, rpg mechanics, the camera, characters, and so so much more. Plus we dive hardcore into the tory and spoil it all at the end. Let us know if this God of War was the direction the series needed to go!

Episode Bits:

(00:39) Most Important Change + History

(06:37) Historic Sales

(08:13) David Jaffe + Playtime

(12:24) Daddy Simulator + Too Many Games?

(16:54) Playtime + One Camera!

(22:57) Pacing Issues + THAT AXE + Atreus

(30:06) Fast Travel System + Menu Issues + Slow Start

(36:26) The Puzzles + Skill Tree Fatigue + Enemies

(44:53) Cast of Characters + The Production Value

(50:40) Do We Recommend It?

(55:25) ***STORY SPOILERS***

(01:35:24) The Next God of War Game

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins - Surprising Lack of Nostalgia

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Michael and Larry play Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. Does the game lack nostalgia for the brothers? What is the feature Larry cannot not stop talking about? How does the art style hold up, and does Michael dislike the music in a Mario game? And finally, it is time to rank the Mario games in order of best to worst with the ones we have talked about on the podcast so far, where does this game slot in for each?

Episode Bits:

(00:29) What Feature Should Come Back?

(03:33) Death, Taxes, and Larry Complaining About Controls

(04:33) Freedom To Go Wherever

(08:19) Why Did We Play + Playtime

(12:42) Animations, Collection Tease + Performance Woes

(16:37) Favorite Levels + Timeless Art style

(20:43) "Pretty Decent" Controls + "Negative" Rewards?

(24:22) Nostalgia + Strange Feel + Michael's Epiphany

(28:03) Sneaky Level Design + Music Controversy (And Edit)

(31:31) Why Did Michael Make Larry Play + Best Feature

(35:27) Quick Level Rank + Ranking Mario Games

(40:11) Do We Recommend This Game?

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - A Generational RPG

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:59:00 -0600

In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into the world of Skyrim. Is this the best Elder Scrolls game Todd Howard and Bethesda Game Studios has ever created? Why was this game so popular? Did Michael finally beat an Elder Scrolls game? How cool were the dragons and story in this one? Can Bethesda learn from its competitors to make the next Elder Scrolls even better? So much to talk about in this one!

Episode Bits:

(00:56) Why is Skyrim so Popular?

(08:32) Why Did We Play Skyrim + Playtime

(14:35) Getting Lost a Positive + Favorite Map Location

(19:26) Sense of Wonder and Lore

(22:43) The Guilds

(25:08) Storm vs Fire Gameplay

(33:18) Item Leveling and Discovery

(39:01) Inventory System Loot Thoughts

(45:20) Least Favorite Locations + Expansions

(48:15) Did Michael Rush Too Much + Dragon Thoughts + Skill Progression & Removal

(56:38) Fashion Scrolls + User Interface + Companions

(01:03:15) Competition Better Then Ever

(01:10:11) Is it Worth Your Time + ***STORY SPOILERS***

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Top 10 Games of the Year 2025

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:01:00 -0600

2025 is a wrap, it is time for us to talk about our favorite games we played in 2025! This is a wild list from both brothers. Our Games of the Year list encompasses anything we beat in 2025, not just games released in that year. We do let you know our favorite games of 2025 as well though. We also for the first time ever both have the same NUMBER 1!! Enjoy the episode!

Episode Bits:
(00:00) How Many Games We Beat + Explanation
(03:08) Honorable Mentions

(06:50) Our 10th Games
(11:10) Our 9th Games
(15:33) Our 8th Games
(19:42) Our 7th Games
(23:07) Our 6th Games
(29:03) Our 5th Games
(34:10) Our 4th Games
(41:03) Our 3rd Games
(49:38) Our 2nd Games
(1:00:30) Game of the Year (WE BOTH AGREE)

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
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Top 10 Consoles of All Time - Winter Special 2025

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600

It is Winter Special time! In this episode Larry and Michael dive deep into their favorite consoles of all time! They then quickly go through their predictions from last year on the Open Critic prediction scores for many of the popular games that released this year. They also dive into their backlogs, and make fun of Larry's issues there. The episode is wrapped up with the impossible task of ordering all 13 games they talked about this year from worst to best! Wherever you are, may you have a wonderful December and end of the year!

Episode Bits:

(00:14) Welcome All

(03:12) Larry & Michaels # 5 Console All Time

(10:37) Our Top 4 Consoles of All Time

(15:32) Our Top 3 Consoles of All Time

(21:46) Our Top 2 Consoles of All Time

(33:54) Best Consoles of All Time

(46:34) Predicting Open Critic Results

(51:11) How Good Are We At Predictions?

(55:20) Our Backlogs

(1:03:05) Ranking Our Podcast Games

(1:30:15) Wrap Up

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Halo Combat Evolved - Formative Years

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 06:01:00 -0500

In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into Halo Combat Evolved! A game that is littered with childhood memories. Lan parties, lugging around tv's, late nights, and good times. How well does this game hold up today? Ranking favorite multiplayer and single player maps + guns, on top of ranking where Halo 1 sits in their all time favorite Halo games list! So much to get to in this one, sit back and have a mountain dew code red along with the brothers!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Gameplay Storytelling King

(08:15) Why Play + Selling PS2 for XBOX

(18:43) The Graphics Dilemma

(23:34) Aged Like Swiss Cheese + Gameplay Feel

(27:02) AI Ahead of it’s Time + Larry Bashes Mario 64

(29:05) Challenges of Creating a New IP + Enemy Design

(35:34) Best Music in Gaming + The FLOOD Experience

(40:24) Ranking the Guns + Health System

(49:57) Ranking Multiplayer Maps

(1:06:32) Ranking Story Missions

(1:21:56) Ranking The Halo Games

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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SOMA - When Am I Me?

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Michael and Larry try and explain the story of SOMA. This is Larry's birthday game, and for good reason. He loves games that make you think. And boy oh boy does SOMA make you do just that. Most of this episode is story spoilers trying to give our thoughts on everything that happened. If you have played, do you agree with our thoughts here?

Episode Bits:
(01:10) Creatures A Hindrance?
(05:48) Why Did We Play + Playtime
(08:30) Thoughts on Opening + Environment?
(11:34) Enough Gameplay + Worth Your Time?

(16:04) **STORY SPOILERS**

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Three Crowns - Essential Games

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Michael, Sam, Tim, and Larry in spirit try and come to a consensus on what the top 3 most ESSENTIAL video games of all time are. Everyone brings 3 games to the table and then whittle it down from there. This is a long one, and heavy debate happens all around. Do you agree with their final list? Who has the best individual list? Let us know!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Introducing The Guests

(01:15) Establishing The Ground Rules

(07:18) Larry's First Entry

(09:58)Sam's First Entry

(14:30) Tim's First Entry

(18:55) Michael's First Entry

(23:10) Larry's Second Entry

(27:22) Sam's Second Entry

(33:30) Tim's Second Entry

(39:12) Michael's Second Entry

(42:03) Larry's Third Entry

(50:35) Tim's Third Entry

(55:45) Michael's Third Entry

(1:01:55) Sam's Third Entry

(1:05:06) Honorable Mentions

(1:14:50) Debate Begins

(1:50:02) The Three Most Essential Games

(1:52:02) Top Selling And Rated Games Discussion

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Star Fox 64 - Retro Perfection in the Lylat System

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into a childhood favorite and Michael's birthday month pick, Star Fox 64! Our second Star Fox game on the channel and both brothers seem to agree, this one holds up so well! Is the game big enough to please modern gamers though? What will it take for Star Fox to become a "successful" franchise? Happy Birthday Michael!!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Birthday Star Fox 64

(03:08) Better Than Super Mario 64 Graphically?

(04:54) Best N64 Game For Modern Players + Playtime

(07:10) Mutual Hatred Over This Control Issue

(08:44) Our Stats and Skill Issues + Difficulty

(18:35) Star Fox Made For Today

(21:32) Dialogue + Respecting Your Time + Larry's Rant

(24:05) One & Done Games

(31:11) Dialogue + Different Gameplay Controls

(36:37) Should Nintendo Bring Star Fox Back?

(42:28) The Music!

(43:24) The Story + New Game Name

(47:33) Larry's Nintendo Creation Theory

(49:17) Mission Variety + Michael's Wrap Up For The Game

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Return to Grace - Sci-Fi Journey with Flair

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Dive into the nostalgic world of Return to Grace, where retro visuals meet a story-driven sci-fi adventure. In this episode, we debate the balance between gameplay and dialogue, tackle a surprising disagreement over the cover art, and explore the game’s playtime, replay-ability, and its unique AI-driven characters.

Along the way, Michael’s curiosity shines as we analyze collectibles and the puzzles. With ethereal music setting the tone, we recommend similar walking simulators while unpacking the storytelling strengths of this sci-fi gem in a very lengthy story spoiler section.

Episode Bits:

(01:20) Dialogue Trumping Gameplay

(02:35) Cover Art Disagreement

(03:35) What is Return to Grace + Playtime & Replayability

(08:00) That RETRO Look + Gameplay ISSUES

(13:00) Our Character + Artificial Intelligence Characters

(16:06) Graphical WOW Moment + Larry's Balance Issues

(18:20) Snarky Collectibles + Michael's Curiosity

(22:00) Slow Exploration + Backward Z + Puzzle Beep

(27:20) Ethereal Music + Walking Sim Recommendation + Mike's Struggles

(33:02) ****STORY SPOILERS****

(1:13:06) Outro

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Sorry Timothy

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Michael and Larry play

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Roguelike's killed Metroidvania's + Backtracking

(05:34) Dual Wielding Gameplay + Why did we play it?

(07:55) Playtime + Awesome Boss

(09:20) Items + Larry is STRESSED + Hit-boxes and Movement

(13:09) Michael's Opinion on Metroid and Castlevania

(16:18) What Kept us Playing + Slight Spoilers

(17:20) Clever Idea or Cop Out?

(18:52) Boss or not a Boss + Death Counts

(21:28) Game Difficulty Discussion + Dracula Fight

(23:17) What did we like + Favorites + Table Hatred + Pun

(31:54) Rating + Worth Your Time + Elden Ring/Hades Comparison

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Firewatch - The Delilah Dilemma

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Michael and Larry look out for fires. Running from life's troubles plus the introduction of Delilah has Larry concerned about our character and his morals. Michael describes Firewatch as "Brilliant Crap". Plus, does the story pay off in the way either was expecting it to? Let us listen for fire!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Getting Past Dissapointment

(02:20) Why Did We Want to Play This

(04:29) Is it Alright to Run Away from a Loved One?

(06:41) The Delilah Dilema

(07:50) Literal Fire Watch + Early Game Thoughts

(10:03) Should Have Been a Visual Novel? + Exploration Issues

(13:06) Natural Human Interaction + Art Style Issue

(15:56) Gameplay Loop + Do We Recommend You Play?

(18:37) STORY SPOILERS

(28:37) Episode Wrap Up

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Super Mario RPG - New Paint Old Design

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:57:00 -0500

In this episode, Michael and Larry tackle a childhood classic brought back for modern games, Super Mario RPG. Did Larry finally beat this game? Does Michael like it even more than the original? Is the game a bit too easy? Should we be getting more Mario games like this in the future? Let us know below!

Episode Bits:

(00:52) How Adorable is Mario?

(04:10) Why Did We Want To Play?

(05:50) Larry's Controversial Take

(11:20) A-Typical Cast of Characters

(16:32) Favorite Map Ever?

(19:20) Save Point vs Save Anywhere + Mike's Pause Rant

(23:10) The Enemies + User Interface + Quirky Mario

(26:40) Do We Recommend + SPOILER WARNING

(30:28) End of Spoilers + The Little Bits

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Summer Extravaganza 2025 - Too Many Games!

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Michael and Larry discuss their overall thoughts about everything that happened in June. What were our favorite game announcements? How many more games are we buying this year? Were we disappointed at the no shows? So much to talk about in this quick half hour episode!

Episode Bits:

(00:11) Did We Add Any Games to Play in 2025?

(02:30) Missing E3?

(04:26) Chess Roguelike

(05:50) Final Fantasy Tactics Finally!

(08:08) Pragmata is Real + Planet of Lana 2

(10:55) Can't Believe We Both Likes This Game!

(12:36) Hitman goes 007

(15:06) Lighthouse Platformer + Journey but on a Sword

(19:15) Resident Evil Baby

(21:18) WHAT ARE THEY THINKING

(26:52) Clockwork Revolution + At Fate's End Stole the Show

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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The Last of Us Part II - Exhausting Triumph

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:58:00 -0500

In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into this slightly controversial game, The Last of Us Part II. With an hour long spoiler section, there is so much to talk about here. And yet somehow the brothers take it to the extreme debating on if they would kill each other to save family members, and so so much more. Did they find the story to be a problem? Is Naughty Dog in a league of their own when it comes to gameplay? Let us hear your thoughts, was this game a worth successor?

Episode Bits:

(00:55) Playtime + Recommendation

(02:43) Social Media Spoiling Games

(04:22) Naughty Dog is a Step Above

(08:02) The Methodical Gameplay + Annoying Cabinets

(09:55) Open Design Good or Bad + Upgrades Worth it?

(14:10) TLOU 1 vs TLOU 2 Gameplay Comparison

(19:47) Replay-ability + Length

(23:58) ***STORY SPOILERS*** & Would We Kill Each Other to Save the World?

(01:21:44) Wrap Up Kind of...

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Lets Predict Summers Games Fest + Must Play Games!

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:57:00 -0500

In this episode, Michael and Larry try their best to predict what crazy announcements are going to happen during all the showcases happening this month. Summer Games fest is upon us, so what is the craziest announcement you see happening? The brothers also dive into how they are doing with their backlogs now that we are halfway through 2025. And to wrap up, with Grand Theft Auto VI being delayed out of 2025, there seems to be a gap this fall/winter, so we fill that gap with 3 video game recommendations each! How many have you played? Do you plan on trying any of our personal recommendations? Let us know below!

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(00:00) Whats In This Episode?

(00:38) Halo's Glorious Return

(04:16) Mario is Coming!

(10:09) 007 Is Back Baby!

(12:43) Xbox Next Gen Hardware Tease

(15:54) Which of These Games Release?

(18:36) Another Evil Game Incoming

(19:22) Banjo vs Wolverine vs Bioshock

(23:30) Ratchet?

(25:29) How Are Our Backlogs Going?

(39:30) Game Recommendations to Fill Your Gap

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Three Crowns - Beginner Visual Novels

Wed, 21 May 2025 05:14:00 -0500

In this episode of Three Crowns, Michael is joined by Rick and Matt to try and figure out what the three best Visual Novels should be for someone new to the genre. We have some very eclectic tastes between the three of them, how they narrow their very unique lists down to three turns into an almost hour long discussion by itself. Let us know what your Visual Novel choice would be? Who has the best list here? And did they narrow it down to the correct 3?

Episode Bits:

(00:23) Welcome to our Guests

(01:50) Visual Novel Barrier to Entry

(09:33) Bridging the Gap to VN’s

(13:18) Boyfriend Dungeon

(19:37) Saya no Uta

(23:53) Florence

(26:27) Coffee Talk

(35:22) The House in Fata Morgana

(41:00) PARANORMASIGHT

(44:00) Slay the Princess

(50:50) Honorable Mentions

(51:56) Clannad + More Games

(1:00:33) 999

(1:02:46) The Debate Begins

(1:46:54) The Three Crowns

(1:47:14) Podcast Shout Out

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We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Doom Eternal - Rise or Fall of Doom

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:54:00 -0500

In this episode, Larry and Michael dive right into their shock at how little they both enjoyed DOOM Eternal. 2016 was a favorite of theirs, so what went wrong? Was this game too fast? Forced weapon gameplay on enemies and head scratching puzzle and item unlocks seems to be some of the many issues they dive into. Do you agree, or have the brothers both fallen off their rockers in this one? Please reach out and let us know your thoughts!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) SLAYER vs Video game

(04:59) Metal vs 80’s Hair Band

(06:07) Why Did We Play + Playtime

(09:33) Notification POP UPS + Creature Models

(10:56) Superior Level Variety

(12:52) Are We Still Excited for Doom?

(14:04) Collectibles & Upgrades + Limited Gameplay Freedom

(17:25) Gunplay COMPLAINT!!

(21:44) LAZY Unlocks + Map Design + Distracting Pullzes

(26:31) Exhausting Levels

(28:57) What Do We Need From DOOM?

(35:22) Favorite Weapons + Story

(39:47) Is It Worth Your Time?

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Helldivers II - Democratic Fun

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:56:00 -0500

In the episode, Larry and Michael try and spread democracy across the universe! Does a crashing player base mean the game is a failure? Did we enjoy the gameplay loop long enough to become addicted? Does the constant smashing of bugs, robots, and teammates equal a good time? Social media fell in love with Helldivers 2, did the brothers?

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Vanishing Player Base Worrisome?

(04:15) Live Service Fatigue

(06:58) Social Media GOTY + Playtime

(10:04) Gameplay Loop

(12:13) STATS + Guns and Strategems Oh My!

(15:56) Annihilating TEAMMATES

(17:05) Bring Back Cooperative Games

(18:52) What is Helldivers II’s Best Feature

(22:42) Loading Screen an Issue + Community Humor

(25:18) Load-outs + Customization

(27:46) Will We Keep Playing?

(29:50) Beautifully Ugly + How to be Fortnite

(31:55) Favorite Moments + The Enemies

(39:23) Is This Game Worth Your Time?

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Mario Party Superstars - Old Is New

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:57:00 -0500

In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into the reasons why they both love these games so much, but why Larry seems to grow tired of them towards the end of each match. Does this have the best boards and mini-games in the series? What makes Mario Party games just a great time and vibe? And does Larry have the perfect pitch for Mario Party titles of the future? Come have a listen!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Bucking the Trend + Rizz

(05:23) Changing the End Game

(07:23) Reason to Play + History

(11:24) Why Mario Party Works

(13:31) Mini Games Only + Inflation

(16:45) Return to Form + Strange Omission

(19:26) The Boards (Larry’s Old)

(27:21) Best Items + The Mini Games

(39:41) Boards or Games + T-Swift Shout Out

(44:44) Mike’s Waluigi Hate + Toad Impression

(46:24) Larry’s Want’s for an all New Mario Party

(1:00:13) Is It Worth Your Time

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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The Future of Halo

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:59:00 -0500

In this episode Michael and Larry are joined once again by Sam to talk where the heck the Halo franchise is going. Do we need a Master Chief Collection pore to Playstation and Nintendo? Should they remake Halo 1? Should Halo Infinite also come to other platforms? What should newly formed Halo Studios focus on with game development? Do people even care about Halo anymore? So much to talk about in this one!

Episode Bits:
(00:20) Welcome to Our Guest

(01:34) Remaking Halo 1 the Right Idea?

(07:00) Halo 1 Reboot vs New Halo Game?

(20:30) Smaller Halo Games + Playstation Money

(24:25) Is Halo Still Popular With Kids?

(29:54) Halo Studios Size + How to Sell Halo?

(36:47) Making Halo Exclusive Again?

(43:56) Splitting Multiplayer and Single-player?

(55:12) Make Halo Good Again

(59:00) MCC PS5/Switch 2 Popularity

(1:05:25) Porting Halo Infinite

(1:10:10) Utilizing Lore + Halo 1 Should Happen

(1:12:50) What Do We Want Halo Studios to Do?

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Extravaganza - Dream Games & Predictions

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:59:00 -0500

In this episode, Larry, Michael, and Kevin talk all about their thoughts on the Nintnedo Switch 2 reveal. Do they like the new look? What is the price point going to be? What is the launch line up? What are the dream games coming to the Switch 2? When will it release? All of this and more is discussed! Enjoy!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Our Background with Nintendo

(04:25) Thoughts on Switch 2 Reveal

(07:51) Mouse Support Confusion

(09:30) Price Point Predictions

(14:45) 3 Dream Games + 3 Game Predictions

38:26) Predicting Mainline Mario Title Name

(40:18) Switch 2 Release Date Predicitons

(46:30) Larry & Michael Bicker About Mario Kart 9

(54:32) What To Do With Super Smash Bros?

(59:16) How Many Games Are We Buying on Launch?

(1:00:57) Brothers Dreaming About the Potential

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Monster Hunter World - The Sweet Spot in Between

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Michael and Larry take a dive into Monster Hunter World! The playtime gap between the brothers in this one is massive. What made this so addicting for Larry? Why did this entry sell so well compared to the older titles? Is Elden Ring an appropriate comparison to make? What makes this game feel so alive? What weapon did you use in your play through, and will you be checking out Monster Hunter Wilds?

Episode Bits:

(01:45) A STAGGERING Annoyance

(04:50) Wide Play Time Gap + The Sweet Spot

(07:47) Old vs New

(16:28) What Was The Hook

(19:00) Elden Ring + Investigating the Weakness

(21:50) An Organic Living World + TROLL Monster

(25:54) Fun Together and Alone & Addictive Collection

(31:06) Weapon of Choice + TERRIBLE User Interface

(38:30) Sound Design and Small Little Things

(43:09) Thoughts on the Story

(45:43) The MONSTERS + Favorite BIOME

(52:26) Do We Recommend It?

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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#monsterhunter #monsterhunterworld #monsterhunterwilds

Civilization VI - Building Towards Perfection

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:58:00 -0600

In this episode, Larry, Michael, and for the first time Marissa dive into Civilization VI. Marissa is disappointed in both of us in this episode. We talk about a very controversial unit, the art style, performance issues, and what type of individual should play this game. Will Michael ever beat Marissa in a video game they play together? Stay tuned!

Episode Bits:

(00:35) What is 4X

(04:23) Why Did We Play + Insane Playtime

(09:24) The Unit That Ruined Larry

(17:00) The Art Style

(18:32) Eureka Moments + Game Length

(21:45) Favorite Leaders and Nations & Units

(26:30) User Interface + Beginning vs Ending

(32:50) Marissa's Platinum

(35:55) Is Civilization 6 Worth Your Time?

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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#civilization6 #civilizationVI #civilization7

Three Crowns - Future Remakes

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:55:00 -0600

In this episode, Michael, Larry, and lovely guest Timothy attempt to debate there three games that must be made. Many disagreements, laughs, and craziness ensures. Do you agree with their final three games? Who had the best original list? What games would you love to see be remade today? Let us know!

Episode Bits:

(00:15) Welcome!

(00:46) Remake vs Remaster

(04:25) Larry’s Third Choice - Wild Sports Games

(09:39) Tim’s Third Choice - Pen and Paper Clunk

(18:53) Mike’s Third Choice - Dinosaur Pile Up

(21:30) Larry’s Second Choice - Time Jumping

(25:44) Tim’s Second Choice - First Encounter Assault Recon

(33:31) Mike’s Second Choice - Pokemon Competitor

(37:55) Larry’s First Choice - Best in the Franchise

(45:32) Unreal Game Preservation Rant

(51:12) Tim’s First Choice - Legacy Complete

(1:03:45) Mike’s Final Choice - Familiar Choice

(1:06:55) The Debate Begins

(1:18:46) Game ONE is Decided

(1:28:37) Game TWO is Decided

(1:35:54) Our THREE CROWNS

(1:38:04) BLOOPERS

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Top 10 Games of the Year 2024

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0600

2024 is a wrap, it is time for us to talk about our favorite games we played in 2024! This is a wild list from both brothers. Our Games of the Year list encompasses anything we beat in 2024, not just games released in that year. We do let you know our favorite games of 2024 as well though! Michael even discovered his new favorite RPG of all time in this episode, and lets just say, it did not release in 2024 ;)
Enjoy the episode!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Best Year in Gaming Ever?

(02:12) Honorable Mentions + Our 10th Games

(08:48) Our 9th Games

(12:32) Our 8th Games

(17:58) Our 7th Games

(24:50) Our 6th Games

(32:08) Our 5th Games

(38:12) Our 4th Games

(44:28) Our 3rd Games, Top 3 Time!!

(52:57) Our 2nd Games

(59:07) Game of the Year (Mike's Favorite RPG All TIME!!)

(1:14:51) Predicting Next Years Game of the Year

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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#gameoftheyear #gameoftheyear2024 #playstation #nintendo #skyrim #astrobot #xenogears

Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2025

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0600

In this episode we dive into our most anticipated games releasing in 2025! As well as we predict what games will be reviewed the highest. And like many of us, we have ever growing backlogs of games. So we talk about what games we plan on beating throughout 2025! We also react to the game award show hosted by Geoff Keighley.

Episode Bits:

(00:38) Welcome

(01:13) 10th Most Anticipated Games

(04:54) 9th Most Anticipates Games

(06:28) 8th Most Anticipated Games

(08:35) 7th Most Anticipated Games

(12:07) 6th Most Anticipated Games

(14:05) 5th Most Anticipated Games

(16:33) 4th Most Anticipated Games

(18:58) 3rd Most Anticipated Games

(24:17) 2nd Most Anticipated Games

(27:33) 1st Most Anticipated Games

(32:05) Predicting 2025 Open Critic Scores

(45:30) Our Personal Backlogs

(58:48) Reacting to Game of the Year Awards

Podcast Bio

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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#2025videogames #monsterhunter #mario #nintendoswitch2 #grandtheftauto

Towerfall Ascension - Couch PvP Addiction

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Larry and Michael are brimming with excitement getting to share with all of you their absolute love of Towerfall Ascension. Is this game better than Super Smash Brothers? What makes it so darn addicting? Is this the best couch coop pvp title you have never heard of? You have to listen as the excitement oozes over many times throughout this episode!

Episode Bits:

(00:48) What is Towerfall?

(05:20) 5 Minutes to Become an Addict

(06:36) Better than Super Smash Brothers?

(10:23) Why did we play + Crazy Stats

(19:50) Favorite Items + Map Design

(28:00) The ARROWS

(38:07) The Slow Mo Camera Fun!!

(39:27) Amazing Balance + Solo Mode

(43:36) The Levels + Larry Get’s Distracted by INSANE Modes

(49:38) Is it Worth Your Time + Bomberman Hate

(51:10) Next Towerfall Pitch

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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#towerfall #towerfallascension #indiegames

What’s a 10/10 Game? - Winter Special 2024

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:55:00 -0600

In this episode Michael and Larry dive into their thoughts on the video game industry in 2024. They also share their thoughts on this very podcast and some of the changes that were made this year. They share what they played in 2024, and how well they predicted what would be the best games of the year. Then they dive deep into explaining what a 10 our of 10 game means to them and share a whole plethora of games that meet that criteria, as well as 7, 8, and 9 out of 10 games they recommend you try, along with tons of games being shouted out from some of your favorite podcasters in the video game industry! This is a fun one, enjoy the ride :)!!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Happy Holidays

(00:52) The Best Year of Games Yet?!?

(02:32) Thoughts on Our Podcast

(06:15) Did We Play What We Were Excited For This Year?

(12:38) Did We Predict The Best Games?

(17:40) Butchering our Backlogs

(23:06) What Makes a 10 out of 10 Game?

(29:05) A List of 7 our of 10 Games

(35:05) Chris - 1 Hour 1 Decision 7/10 Game

(36:33) Dave - Tales From the Backlog 7/10 Game

(39:10) A List of Our 8 out of 10 Games

(44:31) Jared - Play Along Podcast 8/10 Game

(46:15) A List of Our 9 out of 10 Games

(56:44) Rick - Pixel Project Radio 9/10 Game

(59:50) A List of our 10/10 Games

(1:05:31) Matt - Fun and Games and Reignite Podcast

(1:06:57) Geoff - Fun and Games Podcast

(1:09:44) Josh - The Still Loading Podcast

(1:11:21) Thank You

(1:12:41) BLOOPERS

All Those who contributed -

7/10

Chris from 1 Hour 1 Decision:

Dave from Tales of the Backlog:

https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/137

Forgot to shout out this blog entry out on the episode so sorry about that! Super Pod Saga shouted out a game from this blog as their 7/10 entry can you figure it out?

https://superpodnetwork.com/blog/5-awesome-xbox-360-games-that-arent-backwards-compatible

8/10

Jared from Play Along Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Zvy4Bp7IXmT0jUPn0NJuj?si=UgHEU6nOQhW6HcYvyz6oFw

9/10

Rick from Pixel Project Radio:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kkWZ6zLdhWqSS8agrAR1Z?si=eFOhDl5dRsSqSjAqtSTLhQ

10/10

Matt from Fun and Games and Reignite Podcast:

https://funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-50th-episode-special-shovel-knight-shovel-of-hope-with-matt-aka-stormageddon-geoff-moonen-and-nathan-brandt

Geoff from Fun and Games Podcast: An interview with the creator of his 10/10 game:

https://funandgames.libsyn.com/size/5/?search=trombone

Josh from the Still Loading Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/29x2PwUMFD1vruIdDSxUR0?si=zVf6eA-LQqugrXShOfqydQ

Podcast Bio

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Balatro - Larry's Addiction

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Michael and Larry play some cards! One is addicted, and the other experiences a fever dream, but then seems to wake up. Where does this Roguelike fall in comparison to Hades, Slay the Spire, and Vampire Survivors? Is there enough progression, and variety? Would a sequel make sense some day? So much is talked about in this episode, enjoy!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Gambling Addiction + How to Beat This Game?

(05:40) Score too Large + Flush Pilled

(07:51) What Worked & What Didn't?

(10:20) Positive Update + Lucky Build + Jokers

(13:02) Tarot Cards + Intuitive Card Designs + 1 in 1000

(16:10) Lack of Progression + Deck Variety

(19:30) Roguelike Ranking?

(24:18) No Need to Update + Community Challenges

(27:50) Balatro 2 + Michaels Chess Pitch Excites Larry

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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#balatro #indeigames #roguelike

Halo Infinite - Beautifully Misunderstood

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Michael and Larry pour hundreds of hours into Halo Infinite. Michael believes this is the most underappreciated Halo of all time. He also drops a BOMB SHELL of a statement about the game that you have to hear. We dive into our favorite missions, multiplayer maps and modes, and favorite guns. As well as wrap the episode up ranking where Halo Infinite stands in the hierarchy of all the Halo games. Hope you enjoy this almost 2 hour-long episode. Where does Halo Infinite rank for you? Let us know!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Open World Halo Works?

(06:08) Michael DROPS A BOMBSHELL

(09:58) Our Favorite Shooter? + Time Played

(16:24) Most Under Appreciated Halo?

(19:40 Most Fun Multiplayer Maps

(24:27) Where Are The Names?! + The Good & Bad on Stats!!!

(32:16) Multiplayer Mode Love

(47:20) The Guns + The Noises, Oh the Noises + MMR

(1:00:44) Multiplayer Reccomendation?

(1:02:29) Shocked by How Few People Beat Halo

(1:06:10) Is The Campaign Good?

(1:14:50) STORY SPOILERS

(1:32:09) Favorite Missions/Moments (Story Spoilers)

(1:52:21) Ranking Halo's

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Alan Wake II - Write Me Forever

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Michael and Larry get lost in the minds of both Alan Wake and Saga. Alan Wake 2 proves to be a game with lots to talk about. In a very lengthy spoiler section, the brothers have lots to say about this crazy story. They also dive into their favorite characters, a very frustrating wall Larry hit, gameplay concerns, graphical greatness, and so much more! Come have a listen as Alan Wake 2 is discussed in full.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Need To Play The First Game?

(05:38) Why Did We Play + Playtime

(09:36) Last of Us Graphics + Saga is King

(16:12) Lackluster Upgrades & A Unique Glitch

(19:24) Saga's Mind Sorting

(25:17) Alan's Mind Palace + Larry was Stumped

(28:15) A Warning

(30:35) Day to Day + Length Concerns

(37:15) The Remedy Universe + Gameplay

(47:25) Worth Your Time + STORY SPOILERS

(1:14:20) Wrap Up

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Starfield - Cursed Space

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Michael and Larry dive deep into Starfield. Michael beat a Bethesda Softworks Game! This game seems to have the brothers in a pickle. Rushing missions worked for Michael. Larry took issue with the new way discoverability is done in this game compared to Bethesda's older titles. Favorite missions, main story successes and failures, OP door designs, superb gunplay, NASA punk graphic style; so much is talked about in this one! Buckle up, this is a wild ride!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Skyrim in Space Problem

(07:35) Michael Beat a Bethesda Game

(11:35) Fallout with Borders

(16:00) Inventory Encumbrance + Lack of Systems

(24:50) The Exploration Problem + Completion Rate

(29:50) Character Backstories + Ships

(35:18) Settlements Better in Fallout 4 + Riding Companions

(38:55) Best Cities in a Bethesda Game

(40:05) OP Doors & Missions + The Mass Effect Comparison

(55:45) Is This Game Worth Your Time?

(58:45) STORY SPOILERS

(1:15:23) Wrap Up Recommendation

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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#starfield #bethesdagamestudios #elderscrolls #fallout

Three Crowns - Most Impactful Halo Games

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Introducing a new series called Three Crowns! Today we have our lovely friend Sam on to help us debate the top 3 most IMPACTFUL Halo video games. Halo 1 started the series off, so it has to be on right? Does Halo 3's Forge mode make it a shoe in? Halo 5 is brought up, along with Halo Infinite. There is so much to discuss in this one, which games would you add? Do you agree with the final 3? Because it sounds like there was even complete agreement by the end of this episode with one of the podcasters! Enjoy!

Episode Bits:

(00:27) Uneasy Lies the Crown

(01:30) Larry interrupts Mike to Drop His Game

(07:17) The Game That Launched Xbox Live

(10:48) It's Better in Every Way

(13:13) Halo Reach Impactful Enough?

(18:17) Michael Driving Us Infintely Mad

(28:07) Halo 2 vs 3 Fight Begins

(32:42) Sam Wants Halo ODST

(40:30) Finally Adding Our First Nomination

(43:46) Forge Bad for Halo?

(48:39) Firefight vs Forge + Map Packs + Covenant Love

(1:01:11) Halo Reach Decision + Further Narrowing

(1:04:08) Michael Begins his Downward Spiral

(1:07:17) The Three Crowns! + Sales Numbers

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Astro’s Playroom - Joyful Control

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Michael and Larry dive deep into the world of Astro's Playroom, discussing its strengths and potential as a PlayStation mascot. Delving into game mechanics, level design, references, and future possibilities, they explore the game's charm, controller integration, and music. From favorite sections and suits to sales predictions for the next game. Plus memorable moments, this episode offers a detailed analysis of Astro's Playroom's impact and potential on the PlayStation platform.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Astro's Kryptonite

(07:18) VR Challenges into Intrigue

(09:27) Bloodborne Puzzle + DLC

(11:34) Impressive Collection

(15:42) The Best Level + AMAZING Mechanics

(19:24) Nostalgia Infusion

(22:25) Memorable Mascot?

(26:06) Marketing Challenges

(31:10) The Whole Package?

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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#astrobot #astrosplayroom #3dplatformer #playstation5 #playstation

Welcome to Bits of Time 2.0

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Bits of Time is now available all year long! We are dropping the seasonal breaks and giving you content on a bi-weekly basis! Plus we have an amazing new debate-focused series that we cannot wait for you to listen to! If you would like to be a part of it, please reach out!

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Summer Extravaganza Top 10 Most Anticipated Games!

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:59:00 -0500

June was LOADED with video game showcases, annoucments, and reveals. Now that we have had some time to think on it. We have put together out TOP 10 list of games we are most looking forward to playing announced in JUNE. Let us know if any of yorus made the list!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) The Xbox Showcase Mistake

(02:26) Nintendo Similiar Mistake?

(06:04) Showcase Ranking

(08:40) Honorable Mentions + 2 More

(14:21) Each Brothers #5 Game + 1 Removal

(17:55) #4 Games + Halo Rant

(21:11) #3 Games + Fromsoft Storytelling?

(24:11) #2 Games + Brotherly Fall Art

(28:33) Our Most Anticipated Game

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Remakes Killing Creativity?

Wed, 29 May 2024 07:03:00 -0500

We live in the era of Remakes and Remasters. Gamers can play classic titles with all the bells and whistles of today. However, when does the constant announcement of Remakes and Remasters become too much? Are we causing buyer's remorse? Are games being remade far too quickly? Are we wasting talents at studios for easy cash grabs? Lots to talk about in this one, hit us up on social media (links below) with your opinions!

Episode Bits:

(00:04) An upbeat Welcome

(00:22) Remakes, Remasters a Deterrent?

(07:28) Porting, Remake, Remaster

(15:04) Dead Space Ideal Remake?

(18:08) Remake Rumors Causing Buyer's Remorse

(21:44) Wasting Studio Time + Time Frame

(30:25) Complete Additions

(33:47) Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Ranking All 3D Zelda Beginnings

Sat, 11 May 2024 19:59:08 -0500

We're talking all about Zelda games and I'm joined with a fellow Zelda aficionado Brandon the Nordic Bard. We are ranking the all the 3D Zelda games title screens and intros, as well as diving into speedrunning Zelda games for a little aside. Come check out all the fun and joy when it comes to Zelda games. This was much harder than we expected to rank.

Checkout Brandon's Youtube Channel: The Nordic Bard

Check out More Zelda Content:

Popular Switch Games Badly Designed (featuring Breath of the Wild): https://youtu.be/DZhR7GGn_5Y?si=mxyQcMcbBcbTAiQB

Tears of the Kingdom a Bad Sequel:

https://youtu.be/AKae-D4dsjA

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Welcome!

(00:42) The Low Down

(00:59) Title Screen Rankings

(12:20) All Zelda Questions

(21:35) Speedrunning Zelda Games

(28:37) Ranking Introductions Specifications

(29:17) Ranking Zelda Beginnings

(55:38) More Zelda in the Future

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Can We Disagree?

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:31:00 -0500

Let's be real, social media video game discourse is crazy. In a world where negativity is pushed to all our screens through algorithms that incentivize it. Having an opinion about a game can almost be exhausting. What happened to just being able to talk about the games you love? We tackle all the issues, and offer up some solutions to all of this in this fast-paced episode, enjoy!

Episode Bits:

(00:04) Is It ok to Disagree?

(01:19) Our Podcast is the Answer

(02:36) Forspoken

(04:44) 30 vs 60 FPS Discourse

(09:12) Do Not Take Offense

(13:53) Zeitgeist

(16:47) Last of Us

(17:35) Become Kids Again

(19:28) Social Media Good or Bad

(27:08) Feedback Grounds Us

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Top 10 Games of Shame

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Some games fall through the cracks, others are in such a big series that we're hesitant to start, but these are our top 10 games that we haven't played for various reasons. We dive into our histories for each game and why we've missed out. Get to know each brother a bit more with a little bit more of your time. What are your games of shame?

Episode Bits:

(00:00) An upbeat Welcome

(00:47) Our Number 5's

(04:25) Our Number 4's

(08:18) Our Number 3's

(11:47) Our Number 2's

(15:42) Our Number 1's

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Balatro Babbling

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:02:00 -0500

Balatro has become a drug for Larry. What makes it so addicting? What is it exactly? Come have a listen to this quick episode all about Balatro!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Balatro Controversy

(00:48) What is Balatro

(02:15) JOKERS

(03:50) TAROT CARDS

(05:14) Irrational End + "STEAKS"

(07:30) Playstyle

(08:30) Little Things

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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The Legend of Dragoon - PlayStation's Abandoned King - Retro Revive

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:30:00 -0500

The mythos surrounding The Legend of Dragoon is nearly as interesting as the game. This Playstation RPG boasts a unique battle system, incredible transformations for any Dragon Ball Z Fan, unique and diverse locations, and a plethora of quality of life features that are completely absent. Is Legend of Dragoon the King of the Retro RPGs from that lofty golden era? That question is a bit more nuanced, so come join me as I take a journey with Dart and his crew to see what makes this game a cult classic or a mere game that will keep collecting dust on your shelf or digital cloud. This is my Legend of Dragoon review, revive, experience...Welcome to Retro Revive here at Bits of Time.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) The Cult Classic

(00:00) Boot Up

(01:10) The Stats & DBZ

(04:10) To Guard a King's Castle

(07:36) Dragoons Attack

(10:58) A Chink in the Crown

(12:20) The King's Landscape

(18:40) The King's Court

(23:39) LoD Worth Your Time?

(26:18) Volcano!

(26:26) More Revives?

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Top 10 Developers

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500

What Developers are on fire with their recent releases or what games in the near future we are super excited about? These are the questions we posed one another and we came up with a list of our top ten developers and we go into what games we've played from each and why we're excited about the future. Two brothers talking games, come see if it's worth your time and if we line up on developers.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Welcome to the Off Season

(00:25) Honorable Mentions

(02:12) Number 5's

(04:41) Number 4's

(07:59) Number 3's

(12:17) Number 2's

(16:07) Number 1's

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Chaos;Child - Depressingly Perfect

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Season 4 Game 12. The final episode of this season and what a doozy of one to end on. This is not a conventional end of the season game, but this was Larry's number one game of 2023 and we think it's a fitting end to our season journey. How much does gameplay effect an enjoyment of a game? The initial introduction to a game and the cadence of its mysteries being revealed is paramount to a visual novel experience, and this one is helped by a sprinkling of gameplay elements that are cohesive to the story itself. So much to talk about and so much to explore in Chaos;Child.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Larry's #1

(00:54) Welcome! Is it Worth Your Time?

(02:33) Thanks Dave - Spoiler Wall

(03:00) Character Design - Menu System

(06:00) Weird Placement - High Intrigue Beginnings

(09:05) Sound Effects/Voice Acting - Beginnings Continued

(12:08) Handful of Complaints

(14:12) Limited Gameplay Enhancements

(19:40) Setting The Mood - And the Conundrum -

(24:31) -----------SPOILERS INCOMING----------

(25:47) Subtle Moments

(27:14) Two In One

(33:05) Total Investment and The Steady Pace

(40:00) What?

(44:44) Top 3 Moments

(01:02:51) Relief - Where We Stand

(01:06:11) ---------END OF SPOILERS---------------

(01:06:30) Bringing it all Back to the Makers

(01:08:01) No Scenario? The Ended of Season 4

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

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Ys Origin - Get to The Grind

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:03:00 -0600

Season 4 Game 11 is Ys Origin. Michael has that grind, whereas Larry seems to lack motivation. However, both found bits of this game exhilarating. Do you think Michael made the right choice having Larry play this for his first in the series? And why on earth are they talking about climbing high schools? Enjoy the episode!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Life Lessons

(00:42) Welcome + Times and another Disagreement

(02:43) Positive Sandwich + Zelda from Larry?

(05:48) Tree Talk Humor + Story Synopsis

(07:02) Need to Play Other Games First?

(08:06) Map Diversity

(10:30) Skills + EXP All The Things

(13:18) The Complaining Starts + Satisfying Feeling

(21:03) History Lesson

(22:33) Hardest Boss + Michael's Motivation

(26:13) Enough Story Drive with that Grind?

(32:19) The Stats

(33:24) Climbing a Highschool

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10 Hours with Persona 3 Reload - Should You Play?

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0600

A solo episode checking in on the hot new Persona game. A remake of a beloved darker tone for the Persona series is here. After 10 hours of playing the game, is Persona 3 Reload worth your time and is it a worthy remake? Coming from someone who's finished Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5...let's find out together.

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Persona 4 Golden - Small Town Wonders

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Season 4 Game 10 is Persona 4 Golden. We wander in to a JRPG Haven in a cozy atmosphere where there just happens to be a murder mystery to be solved. What makes one traverse all the way through longer JRPGs? What is Persona 4's best aspect? All the questions will be answered plus much more!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) That Music!

(00:42) Welcome + Times and Verdicts + Persona Month

(01:56) Style and Paralysis of Choice

(07:15) It Grows on You

(09:56) The Turn Based Combat

(13:50) Dungeon Crawling

(15:35) The Best Aspect of the Game + The Contrast of Feels

(20:54) The Cute Personas are King + Class Life

(26:00) Fav Characters + Beginning Hooks

(29:00) Long JRPGs...and Larry + Extra Points

(38:37) Make Cool Bad Peeps Please + Person 6 how to Hook Larry

(42:06) Take Your Time...

(44:44) Find Me Some Bodies + Stats + Mike's Ted Talk

(50:59) The Brother as Personas

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Super Mario Strikers - Top Tier Sports

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:45:00 -0600

Season 4 Game 9. The best Mario sports title you have never played. Even lacking in content, the brothers are addicted. With the crisp gameplay and a bond forged through defeat, Super Mario Strikers is a game you should not miss out on!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(00:35) Welcome & A Top 3 Sports Game?!?

(02:15) Why Do We Like This So Much

(04:05) No Content No Problem?

(05:00) The Matches (Oh My)

(08:46) Growing Kinship in Defeat

(09:41) Playing Solo Possible?

(11:03) The Gameplay Hook

(14:54) SMASH EVERYONE + Frustrations

(17:49) Modern Sports Games

(20:30) What Does It Need + End Game

(25:27) Create The Next Mario Sport Game

(32:02) Outro

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2023 Top 10 Games of the Year

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:01:00 -0600

2023 was an insane year in gaming. What makes it even more insane is Bits of Time does game of the year picks a bit differently. Whatever games we beat in 2023 can count as well! Quite a few past and perhaps future games made our list ;). What were some of your favorite video games of 2023? Let us know!

Episode Bits

(0:00) Intro + PSA

(0:52) Welcome + GOTY Rules For The Show

(3:33) 10th Best Video Games

(6:52) 9th Best Video Games

(12:03) 8th Best Video Games

(14:51) 7th Best Video Games

(19:10) 6th Best Video Games

(24:41) 5th Best Video Games

(29:15) 4th Best Video Games

(36:38) 3rd Best Video Games

(43:56) 2nd Best Video Game (URRGHH)

(47:28) Bits of Time's Video Games of The Year

(58:56) Wrap Up

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Aerobiz Supersonic - An Excel Strategy Experience

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Season 4 Game 8. A retro game you may not have heard of that has been flying under the radar for decades. Time to give this strategy game a bit of your time.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(00:31) Welcome & Verdicts

(01:43) A Rabbit Hole

(03:11) Nostalgia & Stat-Driven Fun

(12:33) The Details & The Clunk

(15:02) Connections & A Loser Michael

(18:48) The Pitch & There's Another

(20:05) The Standout Brotherly Airline Feature

(22:16) A Genre Revitalization

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The Backlog Choices & Predicting 2024

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 08:14:00 -0600

Time to give ourselves some work as we plow through new releases in 2024. Let us add to our never ending backlogs! Plus lets try predicting some of the Open Critic review scores for the more popular releases coming in 2024!

Episode Bits

(00:41) What we plan to beat

(07:50) Predicting 2024 Video Game Open Critic Scores

(22:50) Has The GOTY Been Announced for 2024 yet?

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Planet of Lana - Slow Crescendo

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:03:00 -0600

Season 4 Game 7. The first hour and a half or so has rough pacing issues. However, both brothers agree, that if you make it past that point, there are some breathtaking moments in this one, including a scene with one of the most beautiful sounds you will ever hear. Come take this journey with us, and let us know if you end up giving this one a try!

Episode Bits

(00:00) That TEASE

(00:45) Welcome to 2024 & Worth It?

(01:52) Larry's Issues

(03:25) The Invasion

(4:58) Biome Diversity + Lack of Mystery?

(9:07) Story Spoilers Start

(10:27) That Puzzle + Sidekick

(13:27) Frustrating Controls?

(16:33) Development + Introduction (Whoops)

(17:18) The Moment The Game Changes

(20:40) A Most Beautiful Tone

(23:58) Inspiration From Others

(27:15) Faces of Confusion

(28:57) Good or Evil

(33:06) That Ending?

(36:30) The Best Moments

(39:53) End Spoilers + Turn a Game into a Sidescroller

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Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2024

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0600

Is 2024 going to go down as the Year of the RPGs? Let's dive into what each brother is looking forward to playing the most in 2024.

Happy New Year Everyone.

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(00:00) Two Brothers & Twenty Games

(00:34) Welcome & Our Number 10's

(02:57) Number 9's

(05:39) Number 8's

(07:23) Number 7's

(09:25) Number 6's

(12:00) Number 5's

(15:11) Number 4's

(17:44) Number 3's

(18:55) Number 2's

(22:13) Number 1's

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Celebration of 2023

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0600

A special shoutout to all the wonderful people who responded to our little reach out. Come cozy up and let's talk about 2023.

(00:00) Shoutouts and Celebration

(01:30) Welcome to Our End of the Year Episode

(02:32) We Need 2023 Part II

(03:55) Most Anticipated Games Recap

(10:22) Backlog Brother Suggestions Recap

(12:58) Personal Backlog Resolutions Recap

(19:30) Predictions Recap

(34:02) Holiday Plans

(37:38) Personal Shoutouts

(40:02) A Parting Word for You 42

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Halo 3 ODST - No Master No Problem

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Season 4 Game 6. Another winter and another Halo experience under our belts. Come listen and find out the best missions of Halo ODST and where it ranks among all the Halo goodness.

Episode Bits

(00:00) That Music...

(00:32) Welcome, from the Reach, to the December - The Time - The Verdict

(03:06) The Change We Needed? The Feel of the Campaign

(10:30) ODST vs Reach - Teammates - New Alien

(14:00) Why Does It Work?

(17:35) Favorite Missions - Where Does it Rank?

(27:38) The Future of Halo - Splitting the Campaigns

(35:30) Another Good Idea?

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One Way Heroics - Uniquely Messy

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 06:20:00 -0600

Season 4 Game 5. Two firsts in one episode! One Way Heroics is a unique game, no matter which version you play! Auto-battling mechanics, mixed with an all-too-tough final boss that was discovered early on! All this equals a game the brothers are a bit unsure of. This was a great discussion, let us know if you have tried this one out!

Episode Bits

(0:00) Did We Play The Same Game?

(0:55) A First for the Show!

(3:07) What Is This Game?

(4:54) The Playthrough Struggles + Gameplay Talk

(8:50) Classes and Skills

(10:40) Larry's UI Complaints

(16:07) World Building + Intros + Death

(17:48) Final Boss Fight

(23:00) A Rare Game

(24:40) Turning a Series into a RogueLike

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Kirby and The Forgotten Land - Sucking Correctly

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Season 4 Game 4. Winter is here and Kirby is likely here to stay as well. A surprising game for many reasons, we discuss what we want in a sequel and of course we dive into the best sucky sucky abilities of our lovable pink ball.

Episode Bits

(00:00) The Best Kirby Game?

(00:36) Welcome, The Time Investment, The Verdict

(02:23) The Switch Effect - Stand Out Feature

(07:40) Power Me Intrigued

(10:15) The Content Loop

(13:38) The Level Conundrum

(19:49) Musical Grooves

(20:46) Boss Spoilers Incoming

(20:52) Final Boss and Bosses in general

(22:36) (Spoilers End) Sequel Wants

(28:14) The Next Big 3D Nintendo Game?

(34:33) Happy Winter!

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Chocobo Racing - To Little Too Fast

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:03:00 -0600

Season 4 Game 3. Chocobo Racing is the kart racer few have played. For some, nostalgia is enough, however, with so little content, who is this for? Why was Larry so much better than Michael in this one? A Unique Kart racer video game is pitched by the brothers as well!

Episode Bits

(00:00) Oh Boy

(00:31) Welcome, The Time Investment, The Verdict

(02:01) We Like it, but the lack of content hurts

(03:24) OP Items + Solid Controls + Fun Characters

(05:02) What does it Need?

(11:50) Why Is Larry Better Than Michael?

(14:18) Taking a shot with Story Mode + Unique is Good

(18:43) Taking Chances in this Era

(20:46) Pitching a New Kart Racer

(24:59) Wrap Up

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Little Nightmares - A Suspenseful Tale

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Season 4 Game 2. Is this a horror game? Is this shorter experience worth your time? We discuss at length our various takes on the story that's gloriously told through the environment and some stand out moments. Enjoy the episode.

Episode Bits

(00:00) Teaser

(00:34) Welcome & Thank You & The Time Sink

(02:23) What is Little Nightmares and Dumb Brothers

(04:50) Trial and Error Wins and Losses

(06:40) Larry's Internal Battle

(07:20) The Set Up - The Suspense - Atmospheric Mystery - Game Style

(14:56) Cool reveals - Thank You - Spoilers incoming

(15:20) Warning

(15:22) The Reveal - Story Hypothesis

(28:09) More to Come? Spoiler Free - Ranking the Puzzle Platformers

(31:46) The Deaths & Choosing our own Little Nightmare

(34:24) Thank you!

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Diablo 4 - Lilith Reigns - Open World Slumps

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Season 4 Game 1. Season 4 starts off with a bang! Diablo 4 goes open world for the first time in the franchise. Is this a good or bad thing? How did Lilith hold up as the main baddy? Do we enjoy the moment-to-moment gameplay? So much to talk about, so little time!

Episode Bits

(00:00) Teaser

(00:33) Welcome to a New Season!

(01:12) Did Diablo 4 live up to Larry's hype? + Concerns

(06:24) Development + Campaign Talk

(08:47) Lack of Lillith?

(10:08) Favorite Acts

(12:35) Open world fatigue

(15:31) Elden Ring Open World

(18:00) Inconsistent leveling + Acts not feeling separate

(20:25) Mike's Games as a service issues

(24:36) Overall good points

(25:17) Story SPOILER TIME!!

(47:05) Main Villain in Diablo 4's Expansion

(54:54) Outro & Thank You!

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Save Point: The Quandary of Choice (w/ Matt aka Stormageddon)

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500

I am joined by the wonderful Matt aka Stormageddon to talk about a slough of JRPGs all smooshed into the beginning of next year. We take them through a RPG Tutorial, talk the future of Final Fantasy, and how we pick out what games to play next. It's a jam packed episode, enjoy!

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(00:00) What's to Come

(00:43) Welcome to the show Matt - We're Finally Here

(02:19) Incoming October Release Dates

(07:41) RPG News: FF7 Blowout

(12:27) More JRPGs Coming to XBox?

(16:53) The Quandary of Choice for Early 2024

(23:00) How to Choose What to Play Next?

(28:50) Buying The Same Game Twice

(31:47) Upcoming Backlog RPGs

(39:24) A Good Tip

(40:15) Matt's Content

(44:10) Matt's RPG Tutorial

(49:39) The Future of Final Fantasy

(01:01:06) Outro - Thank You Matt

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Sea of Stars Part III: Goofy with a Slice of Heart - Quest Along

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0500

The final episode of Sea of Stars is here! I wrap up my final thoughts, reflect on the game as a whole, and talk about some of my favorite moments from the game. And we have to talk about that ending, the good and the bad. This is 28 hours with Sea of Stars.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Here we go!

(00:28) Quest Mode Engaged

(00:50) Negativity Persisting?

(01:33) Who's This For?

(03:03) Battle Attrition

(04:45) The Shining Good

(05:31) Best Moments Incoming - SPOILERS

(16:51) End of Spoilers - Wrap Up Thoughts/Stats

Sea of Stars Part II: Ghostly Peril & Beautiful Comfort - Quest Along

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0500

15 hours into Sea of Stars I've gotten a good gauge on how this game is playing out and it's systems. What shines and what doesn't shine as much. Come along and listen if you're playing along or if you're not, it shall be a good time.

(00:00) Wheels of Addiction

(00:29) 15 Hours with Sea of Stars

(00:50) Indie Darling - Where I Ended Up

(01:35) Gauging the Feels

(04:15) Spoilers Incoming

(04:30) Let's Talk Story

(15:13) The Plan & Shoutouts

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Sea of Stars Part I: The New Retro - Quest Along

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0500

It's that time of year. The return of Quest Along is here. A new set of episodes with Sea of Stars as the focus. So excited to dive into this game, so come along for the ride or listen to see if this game is for you.

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(00:00) Most Anticipated RPG - Intro

(00:37) Welcome to Quest Along

(00:53) A Gorgeous Love Letter

(01:31) Some Stats & Battle System

(04:00) The Slow Beginning & Striking Characters & Style

(07:13) Appreciate You & Spoilers Incoming

(07:37) Set the Mood

(07:48) Spoilers

(13:08) No More Spoilers & Some Extra Thoughts

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What’s Next? 2023 Gaming Overload

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Looking to the future with a splash of the past included. So many games on the horizon in a year filled with amazement. What is your game you're most looking forward to for the rest of the year?

(00:00) Overview

(00:31) Welcome & The Long Burn

(02:00) An RPG Summer

(03:40) The Future is in the Stars

(06:55) A Sci-Fi Fall

(09:45) Nintendo Power

(12:19) Overload - Game Pass Hits

(14:19) Winter Gaming, Recommendations, Your Pick!

Save Point: Sex, Pokemon, & Charity - Battle of the Gate

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0500

A lot has been happening since the last Save Point. Let's talk everything from saving Pokemon to the evolution of Mario RPGs. What's the breaking point for games journalism on sexual aspects in games?

Come and listen for all your RPG talking points.

(00:00) What's Happening?

(00:26) Welcome to Save Point and My First Co-Host

(01:28) Gatekeeping Charity

(08:38) How do we Save Pokemon?

(12:30) Opening the Flood Gates

(24:25) Sex with Bears is Great - Cleavage isn't

(31:32) Lost in the Ether

(31:55) What's next for the Mario RPG Games?

Save Point: A Division of Representation

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0500

The first episode of Save Point: An RPG focused show. Michael is solo today (maybe that will change). RPG news, release dates, big discussion on representation in video games, and the evolution of a certain JRPG Series.

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(00:00) Hello!

(01:00) Get Ready for a Grand Time

(01:49) Conflict in the Stars

(05:11) RPG Release Dates for August 2023

(06:51) Time for Frenemies

(07:18) Horizon Zero Dawn Vs Final Fantasy XVI

(13:06) Persona 6 Needs to Change...or Does it?

(19:24) How to Change the Tale

(25:36) Your Tale to Tell and Mine

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Super Mario Odyssey - The Best Mario Game?

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 08:55:00 -0500

Season 3 Game 12. Is Super Mario Odyssey the Best in the Mario Series? An episode of a chalk full discussion on what makes the collecting and play style of Mario games click with so many people. Plus we break down the Best of Super Mario Odyssey's Kingdoms.

(00:00) On This Final Episode

(01:43) Welcome & Brotherly Quarrels

(02:42) The Time: Mario Rusher & Father Daughter Run Through

(03:39) Larry's Mario World

(08:18) The Exploration of Collection

(11:20) Capture Me Intrigued & Motion of Gaming

(15:48) Subpar Larry

(19:15) Back Seat & Predictions

(21:11) Recommendation King & Initial Stinker

(24:17) The Best Kingdoms of Super Mario Odyssey & SM64 Levels in Comparison

(43:30) The Missing Kingdom & Speculation

(47:18) The Nintendo Difference & The Mario Preference

(52:26) The Quick Bits

(53:24) Zelda Vs Mario

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Stardew Valley - Cozy Love

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:50:00 -0500

Season 3 Game 11, Stardew Valley is incredibly alluring. A game that screams labor of love that has an insane level of hidden depths. Old school game design meets cozy game for a match made for the stars.

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(00:00) What's Coming and Intro Thoughts

(01:23) Welcome & A Hostage Situation

(02:09) So Adult of Larry - The Seasons of Time

(06:40) A Day in the Life of Stardew Valley

(10:00) Old School Love - Goal Oriented Gameplay

(13:40) Meet the People of Pelican Town

(17:42) Core Mechanics Not For Everyone

(19:14) The Depth

(21:36) Co-Op Perfection - The Depth Continued

(28:15) Critic Reception, Sales, A Genre Revolution

(39:40) Mastery of Habits & Loosey Goosey

(46:26) The Quick Bits

(48:17) An Ending, A Stardew Valley Love Story

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Contra III: The Alien Wars - Is It Really This Hard?

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Season 3 Game 10

Is Contra as hard as everyone says? What makes a hard game worth playing through? Come learn about this little SNES game from a different era of gaming.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) What a F****** Intro

(00:13) What's in a Name?

(00:49) Late Music Intro

(01:00) Welcome - A HARD Change

(03:05) A Switch Up - No Konami Vs Save Scum

(05:04) Deaths and Times

(06:12) Never Gonna Give Up - Mechanical Progression

(10:10) Design Frustration

(11:27) The Stages Discussion

(15:05) The Upgrades

(17:07) Neverending Bosses - Terminator & Alien Vibes

(18:23) The Last Boss

(27:30) The Hard Game Future - Contra Wrap Up Thoughts

(33:10) Outro

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Hades - Burning too Bright?

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:43:00 -0500

Season 3 Game 9

Michael didn't beat it??? Larry actually did, sort of. Michael seems to have issues with pacing in both the story and gameplay. While Larry complains about what the game does to his eyes. The brothers also create their own Roguelike game to compete with Hades, come have a listen!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) What to Expect

(01:37) Welcome - Brothers in Disagreement?

(02:43) History Class + Playtime

(03:47) RogueLike vs RogueLite

(04:57) Mike only made it this far?

(06:02) Struggling to See the Story

(09:18) Fun Gameplay Mechanics + Not so Fun

(11:59) Side Quests & Favorite God's

(13:28) Larry is Old (Art Style Complaint)

(16:30) Ranking Roguelikes

(20:20) Our Builds

(24:34) What is Hades Defining Characteristic?

(26:18) Favorite Levels (Mike has an epiphany)

(30:18) Favorite Side Characters

(32:38) Sound Design

(34:18) Quick Bits

(35:15) Create a Roguelike

(38:00) Larry Burns Mike

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Steam World Dig 2 - Can We Dig It?

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:33:00 -0500

Season 3 Game 8

Michael Beat it, Larry did not (shocker). Yet both brothers seem to have come away with similar feelings on this one. Lets dive into what makes this game tick, and what should stay buried.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) What to Expect

(01:16) Welcome - Brothers in Agreement?

(03:23) Where Did It Go Wrong For Larry?

(04:21) Playtime - Difficulty Issues

(06:45) Unique Environments - Pacing Concerns

(08:34) Brothers Playstyle

(11:55) Michael Thinks This Game Needs...

(13:43) History Class

(16:38) The Characters

(20:12) SPOILER WARNING - The Story

(23:53) The Quick Bits

(25:50) Brothers Create Custom Gadgets

(26:52) Games Like This Can't Be Triple A?

(30:43) Until Next Time

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Undertale - Heart Flawed Filler

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:45:00 -0500

Season 3 Game 7

Can Larry Ever Finish an RPG, what makes this game so popular, and even as the years go on you can still learn new terms. A lot to dive in on a little Indie darling called Undertale.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) What to Expect

(01:24) Welcome - Will Larry Ever beat an RPG?

(04:22) How Long - Budget and Indie

(05:40) How We Played?

(07:20) What Kept Michael Going - What Stopped Larry - Funny Moments

(15:56) Old Man Brain Michael

(18:30) Twists of the Heart - Favorite Characters

(21:08) Short RPGs - What Makes Them Worth Playing?

(23:11) Larry Learns a New Term

(27:00) An Ending - And What It Brings with Fandoms

(31:38) What Makes an Indie Game so Popular & Undertale Sales

(36:29) The Quick Bits

(36:56) Designing Special Moves for Each Brother

(39:14) Toodaloo

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Vampire Survivors - Addictive Simplicity

Wed, 17 May 2023 04:31:00 -0500

Season 3 Game 6
Vampire Survivors became an addictive indie darling in 2022. Is there more than meets the eye with this addictive title? And why do both Michael and Larry want to turn the Final Fantasy and Pokemon franchises into this style of game? Come join us to find out!

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(00:00) Opening Monologue + Sucking Time

(00:59) Welcome

(02:06) Playtime

(03:51) History Class

(05:54) Favorite Upgrades

(11:15) Favorite Characters + Random Game Moments

(13:03) How Much Should This Game Cost?

(16:19) Create a Sales Pitch for This Game

(18:15) The Allure of Pixel Graphics

(20:26) Good Entry to Rogue-like/lite?

(21:46) Quick Bits

(22:58) Turn a Franchise into Vampire Survivors

(25:23) Outro

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Monster Train - In the Shadow of the Spire

Wed, 10 May 2023 07:15:00 -0500

Season 3 Game 5. Each brother converts video game titles into generic ones and tries to guess what game they are talking about, it's a great way to end this Monster Train discussion. Lot's to talk about in this shorter episode. Come listen.

Episode Bits:

(00:01) Intro

(01:03) Welcome & How Many Runs and Time

(02:50) Score Incentive

(05:31) Paint Me a Picture of Monster Train

(08:48) The Choices & Predictability

(14:00) Pugs & A New Game

(16:41) More Story Content?

(18:42) The Quick Bits

(19:33) Bad Names for Games & Making Video Game Titles into Generic Titles Challenge

(23:05) Outro

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Battlefield 2042 - Crazy Stupid Fun

Wed, 03 May 2023 04:15:00 -0500

Season 3 Game 4. For a game that struggled so much at release, it's refreshing to see how far it has come. Michael's inability to pilot a helicopter aside, both brothers are having a blast with Battlefield 2042. Though one does have to ask, why are so many games being released in such an unpolished state nowadays? Let's discuss it!

Episode Bits:

(00:05) Intro Monologue

(00:57) Welcome

(01:33) Our History with Battlefield

(05:15) Having Reasons to Grind + Stats

(07:18) Halo Infinite vs Battlefield 2042

(09:30) Battlefields Amazing Comeback

(15:32) History Class

(16:00) What Defines Battlefield

(17:33) Brother's Skills

(20:36) “Squish”

(21:03) Revoke Michael’s License to Fly

(22:52) Top 3 Maps

(33:44) How Long Will We Continue to Play?

(37:12) Map Length Issues?

(37:46) Time to Get Competitive

(44:33) Frustrations Arise

(49:25) Praise or Shame the state of Battlefield

(51:57) Games Releasing Unfinished (Pokemon + Diablo)

(55:00) Lex Fridman + Todd Howard Topics

1:00:51) Wrap Up

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To The Moon - An Analogy to Life’s Wishes

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Season 3 Game 3. Both brothers found this game had a lasting effect on them. This is episode goes places, deep talks about life, and what we leave behind. Stay for game talk and keep listening for a truly long wrap-up session about life and what to accomplish before we turn into star dust.

Episode Bits:

(00:01) Intros

(01:33) Spoiler Suggestions - Time to Finish - Development

(03:15) The Sappy Cheese & Story Concept

(04:55) Impactful Barebones

(08:57) Axing Gameplay & More in this Universe

(12:58) A Memory Machine of Malice & No Longer Existing

(19:12) The Story

(36:40) Ending Wants & Tragedies

(39:29) The Quick Bits + a Manly Question

(41:08) Life Ends: Is There Something You Want to Do before you Die?

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Yoku’s Island Express - How far Can a Dung Beetle Roll?

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:01:00 -0500

Season 3 Game Two: Yoku's Island Express - Larry struggles with fatigue, Michael destroys a JRPG to create a better game and the brothers discuss the UP's and DOWN's of this unique pinball video game.

Episode Bits:

(00:05) Intro

(01:16) Welcoming the mixed opinions

(01:58) How long did we play

(02:25) Why does Larry hate balls

(04:07) Traversal Woes

(05:37) Worst Mechanic/Favorite item in the game

(06:34) Mike's pacing issue

(07:15) Larry's creepy concern

(07:40) Boss battles

(08:53) Jolly Characters

(09:53) Music

(11:13) Gameplay

(12:44) What Pushed Michael to the Finish

(14:16) Late History Lesson

(16:15) Steam Reviews

(17:58) Indie Games Receiving Inflated Reviews

(19:25) Short Game Fatigue

(20:29) Remove the Pinball

(24:35) Wanting more Metroidvania?

(26:44) Larry Confuses Michael

(28:13) Quick Bits

(29:12) Transforming a JRPG into a ball

(32:57) Outro Monologue

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Elden Ring - A New Era in Open World Design

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Season 3 Game One: Elden Ring is here and wow do we have a lot to talk about. A worthy first game to start off the season. So much to talk about, discuss, and dive in deep with some viewpoints. Let's begin!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(00:55) Welcome to Season 3!

(01:35) Thank You & Small Changes

(02:50) Development Time & Influences

(04:01) What Makes Elden Ring Different in it's Open World execution

(09:09) Time Spent & Ranking The Souls Games

(11:58) Class Break Down & How We Played

(17:25) Long Game Fatigue

(19:50) Frustrating Bosses & Top Three Bosses

(37:55) Moments and Zones

(43:11) Quest Design & The World of Elden Ring

(46:11) The Accessibility of Elden Ring

(54:42) What's Next for the Soulsbourne Genre?

(56:37) DLC Talk: Shadow of the Erdtree Thoughts

(59:27) The Quick Bits

(01:01:35) What Franchise Should get the Elden Ring Treatment & One Character to kill them all?

#EldenRing #FromSoftware

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1 Year Anniversary + Season 3 Update

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:01:00 -0500

It is our 1 year anniversary!
We share our insights over the first year of the Bits of Time podcast, including our download numbers, top podcast episodes, where you all are listening to us from, and also answer some questions from around the community. We also give some updates to season 3!

(00:00) Intro

(00:57) Season 3 Changes

(03:02) Mike’s Tease

(04:06) We Appreciate You, Truly

(04:50) Your Reviews Help

(05:20) Download Numbers

(06:25) Top 5 episodes

(11:35) Top Podcast Apps

(12:01) Top 3 Locations

(12:45) Youtube Channel

(17:00) “It Takes a lot of Work”

(18:14) The Youtube Change That Worked

(22:30) Using Reddit for Promotion

(23:55) Coolest Podcast Discovery

(27:01) What Have We Learned

(30:38) Best Podcast Moment

(32:54) Oblivion or Morrowind

(34:07) Fictional Character Interview

(36:35) Thanking Guest Podcasts

(37:15) What is Success

(38:40) Where is the Guest Podcast

(39:40) The Future

(42:03) Wrap Up

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Starfield - What Bethesda Needs to Show Us

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Starfield could be Xbox's largest property and Bethesda needs to show us quite a bit more of this game at the upcoming showcase to convince the mainstream of its potential greatness.

What do you want to see from the upcoming Starfield showcase?

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:17) Request 1

(02:48) Request 2

(05:21) Request 3

(07:08) Request 4

(10:19) Request 5

(11:22) Outro

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Top 10 Backlog Battle 2023

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:57:00 -0600

These are recommendations from one brother to the next, games we think they will love. It's a battle to see how many games we can finish by the end of the year. There are some fantastic games on this list.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Where it all started

(00:26) Larry's Fifth Pick

(01:05) Michael's Fifth Pick

(01:38) Larry's Fourth Pick

(02:43) Michael's Fourth Pick

(03:32) Larry's Third Pick

(03:58) Michael's Third Pick

(04:53) Larry's Second Pick

(05:42) Michael's Second Pick

(06:27) Larry's First Pick

(07:39) Michael's First Pick

(08:31) Predictions

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Top 10 Backlog Resolutions 2023

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0600

2023 has many games, but we're still working on some oldies, some much older than others. These are ten games we'd like to finish by the end of the year.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(00:10) Number 5 Larry

(00:42) Number 5 Michael

(01:22) Number 4 Larry

(01:59) Number 4 Michael

(03:14) Number 3 Larry

(04:05) Number 3 Michael

(05:12) Number 2 Larry

(06:04) Number 2 Michael

(07:30) Number 1 Larry

(08:38) Number 1 Michael

(09:33) Outro

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Fire Emblem Three Houses Part III Master Class - Quest Along

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0600

The Finale is here. After 42 hours with Fire Emblem Three Houses this is where I stand and what's going to happen from here on out. Do my nitpicks get addressed? How good of an ending do we get? Let's find out together.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Welcome

(00:43) 42 Hour Hype

(01:04) A little background & Boss Battle Perspective

(02:18) The Nitpicks - Exploration

(03:18) Battle Me Crazy

(04:55) Overall Story - No Spoilers - Satisfaction

(06:05) Verdict

(07:07) Spoilers incoming

(07:27) The Aftermath

(09:11) The Feels

(10:17) Battles

(13:06) Moments

(15:57) Snapshots

(20:24) The Quick Bits - No Spoilers

(22:41) Outro

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2022 Top 10 Games of the Year

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Larry and Michael look back at their favorite games of 2022. A wide variety and also Larry talks about his favorite game of all time. Lots to love, so come and take a listen.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(00:24) Number 10's

(02:40) Number 9's

(06:06) Number 8's

(08:25) Number 7's

(12:28) Number 6's

(16:39) Number 5's

(19:24) Number 4's

(22:05) Number 3's

(26:03) Number 2's

(28:45) Caveats

(30:12) Michael's Favorite game of 2022

(32:03) Larry's Favorite game of 2022 & Favorite game of all time

(37:21) Outro Talks & Thank You

(39:11) Music Outro

(39:28) A send-off for Larry

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Hi-Fi Rush First Thoughts - Worth Your Time

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:30:00 -0600

Both brothers have finished the first two stages of Hi-Fi Rush by Tango Gameworks. Come find out what this game is about and if it's worth your time.

(00:00) What is Hi-Fi Rush?

(00:20) Animation Borderlands & Toy Story

(01:20) Seamless Switching & Humor Style

(02:28) Segmented Flow & Content

(03:36) Similar Feels (04:07) Nitpicks

(04:44) Counter to Nitpicks

(05:14) Wrap Up

(05:40) We leave you with this

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Fire Emblem Three Houses Part II The Choice - Quest Along

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Part II of Fire Emblem Three Houses is here. My favorite scene so far, delving into the choice, and talking about the battle system that I'm really enjoying.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro Why FE: TH is worth your time
(00:37) Quest Along Grooves
(00:57) Welcome
(01:18) Nitpick - Exploration - Slow Brewing
(02:46) Nitty Gritty of battle is awesome
(05:16) Favorite Classes
(06:20) Give me all the cutscenes
(06:36) Mock Three Houses Battle is awesome
(07:33) More Characters - Overview of Time Spent
(09:15) Thank you!
(09:29) Incoming Spoilers
(09:46) The Choice Part I
(11:04) The Choice Part II
(12:44) The Final Battle of this section
(14:09) The Flame Emperor & A touching scene
(15:40) Dashing my hopes
(16:35) Brutal & My favorite Scene
(18:00) Spoilers Finished
(18:01) The Quick Bits
(19:04) Part II Outro

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Fire Emblem Engage Reviews: Worth Your Time?

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:45:01 -0600

The reviews are in on Fire Emblem Engage. Is this game worth your time? Let's find out!

(00:00) Overview

(00:35) Deep Combat & Heartfelt Story

(01:14) No Three Houses Crescendos

(02:12) Sharp Character Models

(02:32) Love Letter, But not the best entry point

(02:59) Wrap-Up Thoughts (03:35) Best Fire Emblem Entry?

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Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2023

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:10:00 -0600

2023 is shaping up to be one heck of a year for video games. These are the games that the brothers are most excited about.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(00:23) Welcome!

(01:59) Honorable Mentions

(02:47) Number Tens

(05:28) Number Nines

(08:08) Number Eights

(11:03) Number Sevens

(13:00) Number Sixes

(14:58) Number Fives

(18:58) Number Fours

(21:21) Number Threes

(24:50) Number Twos

(26:58) Number Ones

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2023 Gaming Predictions

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 07:57:00 -0600

A lot is coming in 2023. Let's talk about that. Plus, we have to make a few outlandish predictions about the video game industry towards the end of the episode.

So many video games, so little time!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(00:19) Some Love

(01:49) Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

(04:05) Starfield

(06:01) Redfall

(07:30) Fire Emblem Engage

(09:37) Resident Evil 4 Remake

(11:17) Star Wars Jedi Survivor

(13:12) Hogwarts Legacy

(15:12) Hollow Knight Silksong

(16:18) Final Fantasy 16

(18:06) Dead Space Remake

(19:50) Spider Man 2

(21:34) Diablo 4

(24:17) Is the Switch Pro even happening?

(31:45) New Hardware for PlayStation and Xbox?

(38:52) Highest Rated first Party Game

(42:20) Any more Buyouts in 2023?

(45:07) Who Wins 2023?

(48:04) Unique Predictions from us for 2023

(55:17) Outro

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Fire Emblem Three Houses Part I Black Bird Rising - Quest Along

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0600

A new Quest begins! Michael is going through Fire Emblem Three Houses for the Nintendo Switch. Is this a good entry point into the series? Will Michael succeed in conquering another SRPG? Come listen and find out.

(00:00) Music Hype

(01:27) Welcome to Quest Along & Fire Emblem

(01:52) Quest Along Tune

(02:10) Some Notes

(03:00) What an opening & ill-prepared for the depth

(04:33) The Battles

(07:11) All the Levels & Battle Aspects

(08:38) The Enormous Cast of Characters

(14:22) Start to our Lesson Plan - Upgrades&Exploration

(16:18) Gauging the Story

(17:24) Spoilers Incoming

(17:52) Spoiler: Stumbling Across Something

(18:40) Spoiler: Bad Vibes

(20:50) Spoiler: Didn't see that coming

(22:15) End of Spoilers

(22:16) The Quick Bits

(23:20) Outro

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Season 2 Wrap Up

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:01:00 -0600

Season 2 is in the books! Thank you so much for joining us and cheers to a celebration of gaming and fun. We appreciate your time, enjoy.

(00:00) Welcome to the End

(00:38) Music & What are we drinking & Share us around please

(02:04) Larry's Future Questions

(02:50) An Idea Coming & The Time Spent

(08:10) Where Larry is at in gaming

(09:23) Oldest Game/Newest Game

(11:32) Guessing Review Scores Highest and Lowest

(18:11) Bits of Time Top Five

(23:42) Favorite Boxart

(26:04) The Best Name

(27:40) Our Continuity & What Has Come to Pass

(31:10) An Idea - A Brother's Journey

(36:27) Season 3 - The Possibilities

(39:33) The Outro, Thank You, Onward to 2023

Halo Reach - Bungie’s Swan Song

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 07:45:00 -0600

Season 2 Game 12 - Halo Reach gets our approval. This is a prequel that shouldn't be missed. Top 3 Levels, Halo's Future, A masterful ending, this episode is jam packed with goodies.

(00:00) Intros

(01:06) Music & Welcome to Reach's hopelessness

(02:07) A Worthy Prequel & Our Times and the Background

(03:28) Lite Spoilers for the ending

(03:49) Visually, Paint me a Picture

(05:40) Favorite so bad game

(08:08) Reach's High Points right away

(10:38) Teammates Vs Solo Chief

(15:08) Top 3 Levels

(22:53) Nitpick

(24:12) No Flood

(28:18) References

(29:40) A Masterful Ending

(33:00) Ranking

(35:50) Hey Listenter

(36:17) Halo Infinite Online versus Master Chief Collection

(45:02) Future of Halo, What Would We Do?

(52:30) The Modern Era of Gaming Who Takes Over Halo & The Roadmap

(01:06:08) The Quick Bits

(01:07:30) The Outro

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Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver - Remake This Game

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 07:57:00 -0600

Season 2 Game 11 - Beautiful writing deserving of a remake so Raziel can finally spread his wings

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Opening Monologue

(01:07) Welcome + Not Worth it…but

(02:05) Pokemon as a pet

(03:32) What makes it crumble?

(04:42)Walkthrough required?

(05:33) Time spent playing

(06:27) History Class

(09:29) A Smart Game + Amazing Opening

(11:28) Needing a Remake?

(12:52) Mike’s Likes

(13:48) Teleportation just done wrong…

(15:00) Block Puzzle Hatred

(16:38) Lack of a Map + Exploration Frustration

(20:54) Feeling motivation to make progress

(22:14) More Puzzle than combat bad?

(23:12) The Combat

(28:55) Poetic

(30:32) Writing continued (SPOILERS)

(33:26) New Soul Reaver (END SPOILERS)

(37:23) Quick Bits

(37:55) Outro Monologue

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Custom Robo - The Unsung Hero of Gamecube

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:30:00 -0600

Season 2 Game 10

Both brothers love the multiplayer here, but was the story enough to win them both over? Also, what modern games would be great to see brought into this battle arena type universe? Stick around and find out!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro Monologue

(01:20) Welcome + Control Hate

(03:50) Larry’s Paints a picture of Custom Robo

(05:25) Playtime and History

(07:50) Could it have gone without the story?

(09:20) Intro story nitpick

(10:05) Michael’s quick positives

(13:00) Lack of Save Points

(14:25) Tutorial length + Character Game Speak

(15:40) What kept you playing?

(16:30) Enough Variety in Multiplayer

(17:04) Customization

(20:55) “Jelly Bean” Multiplayer Start

(22:20) What made Larry stop playing

(24:17) Maybe the biggest Negative?

(26:05) Favorite Character + DBZ

(27:14) Favorite Playstyle

(29:44) Mike’s quick summary

(30:30) STORY SPOILERS

(32:20) END SPOILERS + Modern Game with Multiplayer

(35:30) Larry New Franchise Question to Mike

(39:50) Quick Bits

(40:45) Wrap-Up

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Slay the Spire - A Top Ten Roguelite

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Season 2 Game 9. Play this game.

(00:00) Intros

(00:50) Welcome & Happy Gobble Day

(01:20) Picking a gaming a couple

(02:30) Slay the Spire Worth your time approved + Addicting loops

(04:07) Painting A Picture

(06:24) Time Spent + History

(08:25) Differences and Character runs

(14:52) Lack of Story

(18:24) Getting into Card Games + Strategies

(27:47) Preference of Rougelites

(29:52) Entering the Spire...

(31:04) The Quick Bits

(33:30) The Fun by Omission

(33:44) Outro

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Norco - Morbid Indie Masterpiece - Game or Pass

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:01:00 -0600

Norco is now on Gamepass. This is a little indie Point and Click adventure that has snuck its way into my mind and planted it self firmly in one of my favorite experiences so far in 2022.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) - Intro

(00:41) - Welcome + Spoiler Warning

(01:10) - Real World Location

(01:35) - Our Character + Clever Revelations

(02:27) - The Characters of this Town

(04:01) - Playing Mother

(04:34) - Art style

(04:58) - Gameplay designed for a mouse

(05:24) - Mind-Node

(05:49) - Battling + The Kitty

(06:08) - Swamp Boating and Hacking!

(06:40) - Questions Left to be answered

(07:07) - The Verdict

(07:34) - Ambiant Music Outro

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The World Ends With You: Final Remix - Short Switch RPG Goodness

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Season 2 Game 8

Larry's feeling old, while Mike is vibing along in this one.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:16) Welcome + Larry’s Old

(02:25) Who was your first celebrity crush?

(04:12) How long did we play for?

(05:30) History Class

(06:35) Larry explains feeling overwhelmed

(10:20) Explaining the style and gameplay

(13:45) The Touch Controls Unique?

(15:30) Lyrical Music + Trying to read + Digital Summer

(18:50) The Story (Light spoilers)

(21:00) The Pin System = Pokemon

(25:16) The Look

(27:40) Pick a Band to Write a Song for this game

(29:35) Quick Bits

(34:10) Story SPOILER Time

(38:15) End Spoilers + Wrap-Up

39:06) Outro

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Part IV The Finale - Quest Along

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0600

The Finale is here. This is the final part of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Quest Along. A wrap-up of where this game stands by itself and where it sits in the Xenoblade Series as a whole. 85 Hours into Xenoblade Chronicles 3 begins now.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Welcome to this Quest Along Review

(00:40) 85 Hours with XB3

(01:04) A Good Starting Point for the Series

(01:53) The Overview - Why I Kept Playing

(04:33) The Quick Bits - The Stats

(05:25) Thank you

(05:44) SPOILERS

(20:57) Xenoblade Series Comparison (some spoilers) - Where does XB3 Slot In?

(23:50) The Send Off - Still Wanting More

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OPUS: Echo of Starsong - A Slow Romance

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Season 2 Game 7.

OPUS: Echo of Stasong is a slow burn. One brother made I through and loved it for its character moments and gripping sadness. The other brother couldn't get past the nitpicks. Much to discuss!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intros

(01:20) Welcome!

(01:58) What Game Changed Your Mind About a Certain Genre?

(04:07) The Time Spent - History

(06:40) The Starting Goodness for Larry - And Then the Bad

(07:50) Slow Burn Play Sessions

(10:37) Things Michael Liked Away

(14:00) Starting Incidents

(16:03) The Dice Rolls

(21:25) The Driving Force

(25:46) Lack of Mouse Support

(27:40) Review Scores

(30:00) Nitpicks - Praises

(31:34) Take This Game and Genre Switch!

(35:40) The Lore - The Small Percentage Audio Logs

(39:28) Story SPOILERS

(47:01) End of Spoilers - Come LISTEN TO THIS

(47:47) The Quick Bits

(51:06) Final Thoughts - Outro

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Limbo - It Crawled so Inside Could Fly

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Season 2 Game 6

Both brothers did not vibe with this one. They also have differing views on what exactly is happening in the story.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro Monologue

(01:16) Welcome

(02:20) Loving Inside = Not Liking Limbo?

(03:10) Community Question (New)

(05:12) Playtime

(06:20) Racking up Deaths

(06:56) History class

(08:41) The Likes

(10:11) The Dislikes

(11:50) Is Limbo Fun + Religion

(12:45) Sound Design

(14:18) The Puzzles

(16:08) Story (SPOILERS)

(20:44) Horror?

(22:38) Quick Bits

(23:22) Replacing the Spider

(25:18) Should This Have Been A Short Film Instead

(27:38) Outro

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Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order - Rising Excitement for Survivor

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Season 2 Game 5.

Larry isn't a Star Wars Fan, but this game won him over.

Michael went into Lightspeed to finish this game.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intros

(00:54) Welcome & Jedi was in Larry's top games of 2021

(03:15) Are We Star Wars Fans - Blown Away - Background

(06:07) The Time - Speedy Michael

(08:55) Development Notes

(11:09) Intriguing Beginnings & Nitpicks

(13:50) Things We Liked Right Away - Away with QTEs

(17:07) Light Spoilers - Suspension of Disbelief - YOU'RE JUST THERE?!

(20:30) Side Characters - Orange Boys

(24:40) Gameplay Hooks

(31:30) Why is Star Wars so Popular?

(36:07) Major Spoiler Talk - Perfection of a Scene - Wrap-Up Thoughts

(46:10) A Made Up Ad Spot From Darth Vader

(47:21) The Quick Bits

(48:04) Outro

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A Short Hike - Breath of Fresh Air for a Switch

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Season 2 Game 4

A Short experience that leaves you feeling warm and cozy inside; what's not to love? Yet somehow, Larry still found more than one thing to become frustrated over in this video game.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:34) Why The Hot Cocoa

(03:38) Playtime

(05:06) History Class

(06:00) Is It Too Short?

(07:34) Favorite Activities + Larry's Lack of Skill

(10:08) The Animals of the Mountain

(14:50) The Ascent

(16:00) The Peak (Spoilers)

(18:35) Spoilers Over

(18:53) Podcasters Hike Up The Mountain

(19:24) Podcast Shout Out

(21:50) The Menu System/UI

(22:41) Mike Randomly Shouting Out More Podcasts

(23:04) Quick Bits

(23:33) Wrap-Up

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Jade Cocoon: Story of the Tamamayu - Remake to Battle Pokemon

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:35:00 -0500

Season 2 Game 3.

Larry can't stand the Tank. Michael's childhood memories don't mesh up with the slow pace of these cool merging battles these monsters offer.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intros

(00:48) Welcome & A Little Praise

(01:38) Quality of Life Features

(02:28) How Long We Spent

(03:40) A Really Cool Feature

(04:38) The History & The Goods

(07:20) What Stopped Larry From Playing

(13:20) The Slowness of Battle & Bioshock?

(14:40) Light Spoilers

(15:32) Larry's Slowness

(17:10) Monster Blending & Leveling Up

(21:30) These Features in a new Game Remade & Battle Mechanic Troubles

(26:40) Jade Cocoon's World

(30:40) The Flow

(32:00) Story Spoilers & Cool Last Boss Battle Concept

(34:00) Final Thoughts - Making a New Collecting Game Fun Question - The Fox & The Boy

(37:30) The Quick Bits

(40:41) Memories don't always pave the way for a bright future - Outro

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The Forgotten City - Better Without Skyrim?

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Season 2 Game 2

Both brothers agree that even with the slow start, it's worth sticking with this one to experience that ending!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:09) Welcome

(01:52) Slow Begining

(04:17) Grabbing the Flower!

(05:30) Time Invested in The Loop

(07:12) History Class

(08:51) Development Crunch

(10:21) Intrigued by Multiple Endings?

(13:20) Thoughts on the City Itself

(15:22) Statues

(17:20) Combat

(22:36) A City Without Sin

(24:34) The Ending - Spoilers Here on Out

(29:09) Game Logic Just Works

(29:43) The Present

(30:57) Credits Done Right

(33:00) A Random Question From Larry

(36:43) Another Era to Play A Game Like This?

(39:36) Quick Bits

(40:18) Wrap-Up

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Banjo-Kazooie - A Super Mario 64 Contender?

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Season 2 Game 1.

Let's see if Banjo-Kazooie's Platforming holds up outside the 90's era. Larry likes how this game's collectibles work. Michael conquers a childhood dream.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intros

(01:20) Welcome!

(02:45) Platforming Bad like Season 1?

(05:12) Our History with The Lovely Duo

(13:05) Plodding Banjo and Muzzle that Bird

(15:40) Worse than Star Fox Zero from Season 1

(18:00) Bottles for the win & Yippin Turtles

(23:00) Favorite Levels

(31:09) Collectible Goodness

(35:50) An N64 Gem & And Where's Banjo?

(43:46) Banjo's Future

(49:22) Another New Musical Duo Incoming

(51:39) The Quick Bits

(54:03) Outro

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Top 10 FPS Games - Living in a Game

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0500

The 5 Best First Person Shooter worlds to live in and the 5 worst. Each brother comes with their own list.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Part III Chapter 5 - Quest Along

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0500

The feels continue with more Xenoblade as we make it to the end of Chapter 5. Welcome to Quest Along where Michael is trying to save you time on JRPGs.

(00:00) Welcome

(00:45) Nearly 55 Hours with XB3

(01:05) A Numbers Game - Locales Coming Through

(05:20) Nitpicks Eroding?

(07:26) Combat Tips

(09:25) Stick the Landing - Share This

(10:20) Question Time & Rankings

(13:45) SPOILERS INCOMING

(26:39) Excellent Acting #1 (Spoiler)

(29:39) EVEN MORE SPOILERS INCOMING

(36:32) Excellent Acting #2 (Spoiler)

(38:05) Excellent Acting #3 (Spoiler)

(41:00) The Quick Bits

(41:32) Outro - See You at The Credits

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Midnight Fight Express - Game or Pass

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:45:00 -0500

Game or Pass is a series in which Larry dives into a game from the Xbox Game Pass library. The catch? Michael has given him some rules must follow when picking a game. After a few hours of play, does Larry continue to Game or Pass the game back, never to be played again?

Bits of the Episode:

(00:00) - Intro

(00:55) - Welcome

(02:00) - Early Game Wrap up

(03:04) - The Music

(03:25) - The Gameplay Loop

(03:48) - Is It Worth The Money

(04:12) - Who Should Play This

(04:50) - Weird Rythmn

(05:50) - Loads of Bonuses

(06:30) - Leaderboard Life

(07:05) - Clever Replayability

(08:00) - Promising Bundle

(08:29) - That Look

(09:29) - The Moment

(10:16) - Game or Pass

(10:59) - Outro

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Top 10 PS1 Remakes and Remasters

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0500

PS1 5 Remakes and 5 Remasters. Each brother comes with their own list of games they believe deserves a comeback.

(00:00) Top PS1 Remasters

(18:54) Top PS1 Remakes

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Part II Middle Game Thoughts - Quest Along

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0500

The Quest continues on with a lot more Xenoblade content. Come hear if Michael's nitpicks have been solved and whether or not he's still enjoying his experience after 35 hours with Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

(00:00) What This Episode is About

(00:34) Intro Music

(00:50) The Locals

(03:08) The Cast of Villians

(04:40) Our Wonderful Characters

(05:54) Combat, Classes, and My New Strategies

(10:15) The Loop

(10:57) The Outro Message

(11:36) SPOILER WARNING up to the beginning of Chapter 5 - Plus Sweet Music

(25:06) The Quick Bits

(26:00) Small Spoilers

(26:30) Outro Wrap-up

(26:59) Outro Music

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Part I The Beginning Hours - Quest Along

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Quest Along is here to help you save time on JRPGs and see if it is the right game for you. Michael starts this journey with Xenoblade Chronicles 3, answering if it's good for newcomers, how it compares to the previous games in the series, and what he's loving about in the beginning hours of the game.

(00:00) Intro

(00:43) Quest Along Theme

(01:03) Setup for the Episode

(02:22) The Cast of Characters

(08:00) The HUD & The Combat

(11:30) Xenoblade 1 DNA & Distractions

(14:18) Locale Bummers

(16:12) Send Off - Go Play This Game

(18:15) Spoiler Transition

(25:50) The Quick Bits

(26:50) Send Off #2

(27:34) Outro Music

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Unsighted - Game or Pass

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0500

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(00:00) Intro

(00:58) Welcome

(01:14) Bit of the Story

(02:52) Anima Time

(04:22) Iris

(05:08) Gameplay

(06:08) The Guns...

(06:34) The Platforming...

(07:40) Puzzles

(08:13) Upgrades

(09:10) Death Done Right

(09:50) The Usual Side Quests

(10:44) The Melody

(11:09) The Look

(12:31) Game or Pass?

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Top 10 N64 Games

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0500

N64 5 and 5 - What N64 games should you own/play and which ones are worth giving a chance? Each brother comes with their own list and debates what the best N64 games are.

(00:00) Top 5 Must own/Must Play

(14:30) Top Ten Games You Should Try Out

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Bloopers - Season 1

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:15:00 -0500

A quick listen to what it's like recording this podcast from our side...

We hope you enjoy it!

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What Are We Buying in 2022 and Beyond

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 08:15:00 -0500

There has been a lot announced this year. We dive into what 5 games we are buying the rest of the year. And then we also give our top 5 most anticipated games next year!

(00:00) 2022 Games

(25:00) 2023 Games

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2021 Games of The Year List

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0500

What games do we think were worth your time from 2021? Come find out. We do the Games of the Year a little differently...

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Season 1 Wrap Up

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500

The brothers give their final thoughts on all the games of Season 1; what they hated and loved along with trying to come to a consensus on the Top 5 games that Bits of Time recommends this season. After the credits roll, the brothers share a little of how this podcast got started, and also what to expect leading up to the launch of Season 2.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(00:29) What Are The Brothers Drinking

(01:16) Brothers Games Slayed + Recommendations

(02:29) Total Time Played

(03:41) Mike Makes Larry Guess Highest/Lowest Rated Game

(07:02) Favorite and Least Favorite Game

(09:30) Favorite Box Art

(13:24) Trying to Figure out The Top 5

(20:27) The Top 5 Bits of Time Game Recommendations

(21:45) "End of Episode"

(22:13) Creating Bits of Time

(26:22) What's Next?

(30:16) Say Hi on our Socials and See You for Season 2

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Sonic Adventure 2 Battle - Knuckles Beats Sonic

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Season 1 Game 12

Larry will never become a speedrunner.

Michael may have died a few times in this one.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:46) Weird Game

(04:01) Time Spent

(05:07) History Class

(08:15) The Characters

(09:00) The Levels + Gameplay

(14:41) Hitbox Problems

(17:04) Doing Too Much

(18:41) Larry’s Impressions

(20:01) Multiplayer Laughs

(21:52) What is a Sonic Game

(24:02) How to Play

(26:39) The Movie

(29:10) Franchises

(30:47) Open World Sonic

(32:18) Quick Bits

(33:08) Outro

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13 Sentinels Aegis Rim - Turn Based Kaiju

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Season 1 Game 11

Larry connected to the characters right away and wants them to make the right choices.

Michael believes he might put this in his own personal top 3 visual novels of all time.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:56) Time Spent

(03:05) History Class

(08:33) The Look

(11:15) Layering of 13

(13:25) Back to The Classroom

(15:29) The Game Modes

(19:41) RTS "Turn Based" is Enough

(21:42) Bubbles

(23:45) Thoughts Done Right

(25:33) Mikes Visual Novel Love

(32:31) Minor Story Spoilers

(39:29) Why The Lack of Popularity + Research

(46:41) America's Problem With Sexualization

(56:20) Quick Bits

(59:03) Outro

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Mega Man Legends - Saturday Morning Cartoon

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Season 1 Game 10

Larry is left with a mediocrity taste on his tongue.

Michael correlates this gaming experience to Saturday morning cartoons in the best of ways.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:45) History Class

(02:55) Time Spent

(04:30) Mega Man Legends Hypothetical Return

(10:00) Monkeys & Legos & Nuts

(11:50) The Gameplay Hooks & Cuts

(20:32) Defining Mega Man

(24:00) Going Back

(31:31) Story Spoilers

(37:42) The Quick Bits

(40:04) Outro

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Bomberman Hero - Mario’s Shadow

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Season 1 Game 9

Larry continues with his mission to destroy all Nintendo IPs.

Michael knows it's a flawed experience, but he can't deny his Bomberman love.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:33) Time Spent

(02:45) History Class

(03:03) Dropping Bombs with the OST

(04:00) Incomprehensible Fun

(05:40) Single Player Focused Bomberman Game

(11:19) Redeeming Qualities

(15:12) Collectibles Keep You Going

(16:21) Switching Up for the Worse

(19:15) Level Switching Up for the Better

(22:30) Saturation of Bomberman & Mario 64's Shadow

(29:55) Unlocks & Extras

(34:20) The Quick Bits

(35:15) Outro

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Shadows of Adam - A Shorter RPG

Wed, 25 May 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Season 1 Game 8

Larry doesn't find a single stand-out feature in this one.

Michael compares the humor to Paper Mario.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:53) Time Spent

(02:53) History Class

(04:02) Game Length

(05:56) Character Connection vs Fluid Gameplay

(07:22) Humor

(09:43) Story Bits

(12:19) Ending Dungeon Story

(18:08) Combat System

(21:54) Indie JRPG

(23:55) Music

(24:38) Merged Experience

(30:05) Kookie Character

(31:45) The Push To Keep Remaking JRPG's

(35:04) Outro

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Streets of Rage 4 - Is Couch Co-Op Back?

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Season 1 Game 7

A Couch Cooperative Extravaganza.

Each brother has lots of love to give, but also were left with no desire to replay.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(1:12) Time Spent

(01:40) History Class

(03:55) Non-Nostalgia Feels

(05:17) The Driveless Nature of a Genre

(08:17) Replayability

(13:45) Boss Battles

(17:04) An Old IP in a New Beat'em Up19

(19:03) The Resurgence of Old Games

(23:30) Approachability

(27:15) The Quick Bits

(28:48) Outro

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Quake - Is It Still Worth Playing?

Wed, 11 May 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Season 1 Game 6

Larry likes Quake's package.

Michael is infuriated by boss fights.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:21) History Class

(08:19) Stopping Point: Ice Block

(10:56) Continuing Point: Fluid & Bundle

(13:05) Quake got Doomed

(16:50) Let Me Fight! Also Spikes!

(22:35) Level Design

(24:55) Experiencing the Past

(31:52) The Quick Bit Questions

(37:12) Outro

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Super Mario Bowser’s Fury - DLC or Expansion?

Wed, 04 May 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Season 1 Game 5

Larry thinks this game was created by modders.

Michael's fury for the beast is overflowing.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:28) History Class

(02:02) Time Spent

(03:05) Never Alone Always Bundled

(03:40) Mario Brothers History

(04:50) The Nitty Gritty

(06:40) Larry Starts to Complain

(09:34) Cold and Lifeless World

(11:24) Transitioning to an Open World Mario

(13:54) Favorite Island

(16:45) Love/Hate of the Ice Skate

(18:46) Big Bad Bowser + The Story

(21:30) Pacing Concerns

(23:48) Giga Meow

(24:55) Back to Pacing Concerns

(26:34) Beyond 50

(27:19) Bowser Jr

(29:05) The Cat vs the Rest + Inventory

(32:20) Plessie Racing and the Final Bowser Bashing

(35:04) 3D World and Bowsers Fury

(36:38) Open World Mario Incoming?

(38:47) Quick Bits

(40:22) Outro

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The Ascent - Diablo Like

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Season 1 Game 4

Larry spent a long time on a game he's conflicted on.

Michael is in Limbo as to whether he'll ever play again.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:05) Time Spent

(01:36) History Class

(03:30) Class Free Design

(04:50) Where's the Loot?

(08:57) Tantalizing Themes

(11:50) Maps and Peeps and Troubles

(24:25) Hate Playing

(27:28) Ways to Play & Fixes

(34:30) The Quick Bits

(38:14) Outro

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Star Fox Zero - Is It a Bad Game?

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Season 1 Game 3

Larry can't fathom why people would play this game.

Michael took the time to beat it twice and he's got insights to share.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:50) Time Spent

(03:20) History Class

(04:48) The Troubles With Zero

(08:00) Those Controls

(13:05) Attachment Rates & Wii U Woes

(15:10) Star Fox Future Remake, Rogue, Platformer

(26:00) The Quick Bits

(29:29) Outro

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FAR: Lone Sails - Our Vessel

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Season 1 Game 2

Larry finds a way to sneak in a Bioshock reference.

Michael is annoyed with achievement titles.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:05) Time Spent

(02:09) History Class

(04:06) The Vessel

(05:34) Is it Worth the Money

(10:12) Atmospheric Storytelling

(14:30) What is Happening in the World + Larry Spoils His Favorite Moment

(19:44) The Ending Sequence

(21:07) Enough Gameplay

(28:42) The Quick Bits

(32:28) Our Favorite Moments

(37:34) The Sequel

(40:27) Emotional Co-op

(42:23) Outro

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Welcome to Our Show - Bits of Time

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Two brothers saving you time.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Thank You and Welcome

(01:58) Bits of Time Schedule

(03:00) Socials and Updates

(03:39) The Past & The Now

(05:09) One Genre

(07:50) Final Fantasy Vs Tales Of

(09:30) Outro

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The Legend of Zelda the Minish Cap - A Tiny Adventure with Heart

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:36:45 -0500

Season 1 Game 1

Larry admits to being a Zelda Hater.

Michael champions this smaller Zelda adventure.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:05) Time Spent

(01:48) History Class

(05:10) 2D Vs 3D Zelda

(06:14) Dungeons

(11:40) Unique Perspectives

(13:31) Get'em Small

(15:56) The Quick Bits

(19:22) Princess Saving

(22:16) Gorgeous Artstyle

(27:45) Nostalgia Doses

(30:13) Kinstone Tinder & Simple Zelda

(32:48) Adventure Trigger Woes

(35:38) OST Highs

(36:41) Metacritic Depression & Worth your Time

(38:45) Outro

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