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The Long and Short of It

The Long and Short of It Podcast

From 90s mascots to modern masterpieces, we dig through the Top 100 games lists one title at a time. Two friends, plenty of debate, and one big question: does this game really deserve its spot?

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00:49:30

Perfect Dark

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/02/24

Cast your mind back to the year 2000. The spiritual successor to Goldeneye was released by absolute giants in the industry 'Rare'. At no-11 in the list, is Perfect Dark better than its predecessor?

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00:55:42

Ninja Gaiden Black

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/02/10

Cast your mind back to 2005. Remember when games were truly difficult and all you had to get through was a physical guide and playground talk? Well, that is what 'Ninja Gaiden Black' made us think of when playing it. But does it deserve a place on this prestigious list?

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00:29:16

Street Fighter Alpha 3

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/02/03

Back at it again with the arcade fighters! Join us for a discussion on 'Street Fighter Alpha 3'. It's a pretty iconic game and series, so does it deserve to be in the top 100?

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00:46:39

Half-Life 2: Episode 1 (The Orange Box)

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/01/27

Well then, more Half-Life is it!? This week, we discuss Half-Life 2: Episode 1, as part of The Orange Box Collection from Valve. With the game before it being classed as one of the modern greats, does this small sequel hit expectations?

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00:45:09

Super Mario: 3D World

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2022/01/13

Happy New Year! We thought we'd start 2022 off with a bang. Join us this week for our deep dive on 'Super Mario 3D World' from 2013. Does this game still hold up as one of the best Mario games of all time?

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00:41:11

Game Of The Year Awards

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/12/30

It's nearly 2022! We thought we'd put a special episode together for our Game of The Year, but with a twist. Join us as we dish out awards for the games we have played for the podcast this year! We hope you enjoy and thanks for joining us in 2021, have a happy and safe New Year and we look forward to seeing you in 2022!

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00:55:03

Bully (Canis Canem Edit)

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/12/23

It's Christmas time again and it's time for our 2021 Christmas Special. Not in the Top 100 list, but this year we are focussing on Bully (Canis Canem Edit) for our festive episode! Join us for a trip back to school days! We hope you all have a Merry Christmas!

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00:36:23

Gran Turismo 2

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/12/16

Well then, it's time for a sequel! It's time for us to follow up on our episode from March with the second instalment in this driving series. Join us for our discussion on Gran Turismo 2! It's the real driving simulator, apparently!

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00:57:29

Mass Effect 2

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/12/09

Mass Effect 2. A giant of a game from BioWare, but does it still hold up 11 years later, even with the famous final mission? Join us this week to get in on the conversation.

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00:45:26

Halo 3

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/11/25

Welcome back to The Halo franchise with a follow up to our episode on Halo 2. This week we focus on the 2007 sequel, Halo 3. Easily one of the highlights of the franchise, but where does it place for us now we have played the trilogy for the top 100? Join us to find out!

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01:02:35

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/11/18

"Tommy Vercetti, S**t, didn't think they'd ever let him out." Join us this week as we go back to 1986 and get stuck into the neon fever dream that is 'GTA: Vice City'. Does this classic stand up alone, or does it rely too heavily on the films of the 80's?

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00:35:13

The Legend of Zelda: Collectors Edition

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/11/04

This week we go further back than we have before and explore the gaming world as it was in 1986. Join us as we discuss The Legend of Zelda - Collectors Edition, where we focus in on Zelda 1 & Zelda 2 specifically and discuss how these games have aged in the last 35 years and where we feel they place in The Top 100 list.

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00:55:25

Resident Evil Code: Veronica

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/10/28

Join us for our halloween special of 2021 where we discuss the relatively new entry into the Top 100 list - Resident Evil Code: Veronica. This is a strange entry into the series, as it was always treated like a side game, but was included in the mainline canon. We hash out the details as to whether or not this game from the year 2000 really deserves the praise of being in the Top 100...

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01:26:30

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of The Patriots

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/10/07

"War has changed.." We are back! Join us this week to discuss the fourth entry into the MGS series - Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of The Patriots. With this being a relatively divisive game in the community, we look back to see how far the series has come along, if this game relies too much on nostalgia and if it really had aged as well as the others in the series.

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02:33:39

Ranking The First 50 Games

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/09/09

We're halfway through the MetaCritic Top 100 List, so what better time to take stock and discuss the games we have covered so far! Join us this week as we rank the first 50 games we have covered and put them all into a tier list. It's a long one, so sit down, relax & enjoy!

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01:12:19

Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/08/26

"Pretty.. good?" Join us for our 50th game & travel back to 1964! This week we discuss the massive espionage thriller from the PS2 era, 'Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence'. Is this one of the best games of the Metal Gear series AND of all time, or should it have stayed out in the cold?

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01:04:09

Celeste

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/08/19

"If this is all in my head, why is it so hostile?" Join us this week to discuss Celeste. This game has a lot of fans and has an important message to share, but does it belong in the top 100 games of all time?

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00:46:01

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/08/05

Welcome welcome to our next episode in the GTA franchise, Chinatown Wars. This 2009 handheld game has met with a lot of praise over the years. Today, we ask if this game deserves the spot in the top 100 and if it lives up to the high expectations that come with having 'Grand Theft Auto' in the title.

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00:50:42

Braid

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/07/22

"The Princess is in another castle" Join us this week in our discussion about 'Braid'. Classed by many to be the game that really blew the indie game movement up, we talk about the legacy and if it really deserves that accolade.

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00:52:12

Devil May Cry

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/07/15

Join us this week to discuss the 2001 PS2 darling, 'Devil May Cry'. Does this game fill your dark soul with light, or should it stay in the underworld? We hope you enjoy!

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