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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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00:43:57

Half-Life 2

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2021/07/08

Join us this week to discuss arguably one of the best games of all time. We rejoin Gordon Freeman following the events at Black-Mesa as we embark on a new journey in Half-Life 2. Is this gem of the noughties really all it's cracked up to be?

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01:26:38

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/06/24

"You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?" 'The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask' is arguably the most unique game in the Zelda series, but why> Join us to discuss this truly peculiar game and if it's really a worthy successor to the number one rated video game of all time 'Ocarina of Time'.

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00:37:04

StarCraft 2: Wings Of Liberty

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/06/03

Join us this week to discuss our experience with the massive 'Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty'. Is this the best RTS game of all time, or is it all a bit overblown? Follow the link to find out!

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00:40:29

SSX

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/05/20

Cast your mind back to 2000, you've just opened the big blue box that your brand new PlayStation 2 came in, you turn on the system for the first time and BAM, you're playing SSX. Join us this week as we discuss the extreme sports giant that is SSX. Does it still stand up as the best snow boarding game of all time?

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00:46:32

Tekken 3

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2021/05/06

Remember how good the 90's were and getting absolutely battered by Eddy Gordo? We do too! Join us this week where we go back to 1998 to discuss Tekken 3. Does it hold up as one of the best arcade fighters ever!? Tune in to find out!

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01:12:51

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/04/29

Stop, you violated the law! You can make up for it by checking out our new episode on Oblivion. Going back to this huge open world game from 2006 has left us with lots of thoughts on the legacy of Oblivion.

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00:46:16

Quake

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/04/15

Join us this week where we discuss the 1996 FPS game changer, Quake. This game was a huge step forwards for PC gaming and was helmed by the legendary devs at Id Software. We look in 25 years later to see if it still holds up and if it deserves its place in the top 100.

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00:51:59

Hades

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/04/01

This week we are delving into the underworld to discuss the 2020 hit game 'Hades'. We discuss everything from its story and characterisation of these classic Gods, to the sound and aesthetic of the Underworld that these characters inhabit. With the ever present question of whether or not we think the critics got it right! It's not to be missed.

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01:02:56

BioShock

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/03/18

"A man chooses, a slave obeys." This week on The Long & Short of It, we find ourselves visiting the underwater world of Rapture in the year 1960. BioShock came out towards the end of the noughties and is very highly regarded amongst classic video games, but we ask the question does it really deserve its reputation. Would you kindly join us this week as we delve into the ruptured world of Rapture...?

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00:54:40

Gran Turismo

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/03/04

Welcome to our episode on number 30 in the top 100 list. This week our discussion revolves around Gran Turismo for the original PlayStation. This game was a leader in its field in the late 90's, but how does it fare now and what is its legacy?

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01:11:43

Persona 5 Royal

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/02/25

"Let us Start the Game" Join us this week as we discuss the huge 'Persona 5 Royal'. Does this stylish game really deserve a place in The Top 100 Games of all time?

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01:01:02

Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/02/18

Remember how good Splinter Cell was? This week we test that question by going back to the 2nd game in the original Splinter Cell trilogy, Pandora Tomorrow. Does this game stand up to scrutiny and where does it compare against others from the series?

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00:55:02

Metal Gear Solid

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/02/04

"Kept you waiting, huh?" Join us this week for a true PlayStation classic, 1998's Metal Gear Solid. Arguably the quintessential stealth action game of all time, but is it really as good as you remember?

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00:46:07

Halo 2

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/01/21

Halo 2 came out in 2004 to massive hype and expectation. This week we ask if Halo 2 managed to live up to the hype and what this game did for Halo as a series.

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00:38:22

Minecraft

The Long and Short of It ·

2021/01/14

Welcome to 2021! We're back with our first episode of the new year with a bit of a chilled out game for us to cover. This week we are discussing the 2011 release, Minecraft. With this game being the second highest selling game of all time, we discuss whether or not we think this game deserves it's place in the Top 11 and what is the legacy of Minecraft..

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00:45:25

Super Mario Galaxy

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/12/24

In our final episode of 2020 we discuss the 2007 Nintendo classic Super Mario Galaxy. This is the highest rated Mario game on the top 100 list, coming in at number 5. Is this planet hopping game all its cracked up to be, or is it a bit of a bust? We hope you enjoy the episode and we would like to thank you for your support in 2020, we look forward to making more episodes and playing more games in 2021!

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00:42:06

Pac-Man Championship Edition DX

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/12/17

As the end of 2020 gets ever closer, we spend this week covering the penultimate game of the year, Pac-Man Championship Edition DX from 2010. We also go into a bit of detail about some of our favourite gaming experiences from 2020. Does Pac-Man deserve his place amongst the top 100, join us to find out!

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01:06:03

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/12/10

"May the Force be with you" This week we travel into the Star Wars universe and back 4000 years before the stories of the original films to discuss Knights of the Old Republic. In this episode we take a look at the BioWare game from 2003 and discuss it's merits, whether it still stands up today and how it stands up against other Star Wars games and media.

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00:57:26

God Of War (PS2)

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/11/26

"God of War. I haven't forgotten you. For what you did that night, this city will be your grave..." This week we go back to Ancient Greece, with the 2005 PlayStation exclusive, God of War. Originally releasing on the PS2, we revisit where it all began for Kratos and ask ourselves if this game really deserves to be in the top 100 games of all time...

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00:51:16

Undertale

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/11/12

"Despite everything, it's still you." Join us this week where we discuss the 2015 indie hit, 'Undertale'. Did we finish this game filled with determination, or left with disappointment?

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