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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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00:51:16

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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01:08:33

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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2020/11/05

"Hey...Listen!" Well well well, here we are...covering our 25th game. A quarter of the way through the top 100 list and we decided to make this episode a special one. This week we discuss the highest rated video game of all time, the game that sits at number 1 of many top games of all time lists, including the MetaCritic one. Join us for a deep dive into the giant that is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

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01:15:34

Resident Evil 4

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/10/29

"Greetings Stranger..." Join us for this Halloween episode, where we discuss the only real horror game on the list, Resident Evil 4. This game comes from a very well respected series, but does it still hold up to scrutiny 15 years after its original release and we ask if this is more horror or camp?

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00:50:13

Half-Life

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/10/15

"They're waiting for you Gordon...In the test chamber." This week we discuss arguably the most influential game on the MetaCritic top 100, Half-Life. Even though that this game hasn't aged particularly well on a visual level, we ask the question of whether this 22 year old game still stand up today.

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00:57:01

Super Mario 64

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/10/01

This week we discuss the classic Nintendo 64 game - Super Mario 64. Originally released in 1996/1997, this platformer is classed as gaming royalty, but has it stood the test of time. This is also Laurences first time playing this game, so how does it stand up against a new player compared to someone that's already familiar with it?

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00:48:52

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/09/24

This week we discuss the much loved and highly respected second instalment into the Modern Warfare series of CoD games - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. This 2009 FPS has made it into the list, but does it deserve its spot in the top 100? We also discuss if if should be higher than its predecessor CoD 4: Modern Warfare...

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00:54:08

Grand Theft Auto 3

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/09/17

This week we discuss the absolute game changer, Grand Theft Auto 3. Debuting in late 2001, this massive sandbox game was like nothing the gaming world had seen before and arguably the gaming landscape today has a lot to owe GTA 3. But 19 years on, we discuss if this game still holds up and if it really does deserve its place in the top 100 video games of all time.

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00:44:46

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/09/03

This week we discuss the highly regarded 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2'. Coming in at number 2 on the top 100 list, this game has a large and dedicated fan base, with a remaster on the way. Does this extreme sports classic deserve it's place in the top 3 or has time not been kind to this 20 year old game?

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00:33:12

Little Big Planet

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/08/27

This week we discuss the unofficial PlayStation mascot, Sack Boy in Little Big Planet. This open ended platformer game is highly regarded and in a respectable position in the top 100, but does it deserve it's place or has the time passed for games like this?

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01:04:52

The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/08/16

This week we discuss the first of 6 'Zelda' games on our list, 'A Link to The Past'. Does this game from 1991 still hold up almost 30 years later, or has nostalgia blurred the lines around this beloved game? Join us on our first journey across Hyrule.

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00:57:46

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/08/02

This week we are discussing the 2007 giant, CoD 4: Modern Warfare. With this game being one of the biggest AAA releases of the time and it being such a huge game in terms of the online multiplayer, we ask if this game still stands up to scrutiny 13 years later and if it deserves the spot that it has in the top 100 list.

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00:48:47

World Of Goo

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/07/26

This week we discuss the first indie game on our list, the 2008 puzzle game 'World of Goo' and look into whether this game is ultimately frustrating, or fun. With the amount of indie games featured on the top 100 list being quite small, we discuss if 'World of Goo' really is one of the stand outs and how it was one of the first indie games to be released to mass audience in this era of gaming.

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01:14:08

The Last Of Us Part 2

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/07/12

This week we wade into the discussion on the divisive Naughty Dog release, The Last of Us Part 2. Are the criticisms well found, or is this game really a masterpiece? Join us to talk about the heavy hitting themes within this game and if it really does deserve to be on the top 100 list.

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01:08:32

Red Dead Redemption 2 - Part 2

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/06/28

Welcome to the final part of our two parter episode on Red Dead Redemption 2. Does this game deserve to be not only in the top 100 games of all time, but in the top 10?

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00:53:35

Red Dead Redemption 2 - Part 1

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/06/28

This week we take on the mammoth task of Red Dead Redemption 2. After both playing this for around 5/6 weeks, we go into an in depth discussion about the story, themes and overall ark of Arthur Morgan and his journey through The Old West. Keep an eye out for part 2!

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00:44:41

Portal

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/06/14

This week we discuss the 2007 release 'Portal' which was originally a part of The Orange Box. Does this game still hold up almost 13 years later and what is the legacy of this Valve hidden gem?

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00:42:04

Burnout 3: Takedown

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/06/07

This week Laurence & Dan discuss the 2004 arcade racer, Burnout 3: Takedown. After smashing into hundreds of cars and racing across three continents, the question remains, does this game hold up 16 years later?

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00:40:40

Recap - Episode 1

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/06/03

Welcome to the first of our recap episodes. Here, Laurence and Dan discuss the first 10 episodes of the podcast, how the list is going so far and what games they are looking forward to playing with the remaining 90 on the list.

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00:59:14

Red Dead Redemption

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/05/31

This week Dan and Laurence travel back to 1911 for the 2010 Western game, Red Dead Redemption. Whats it like travelling back to the land of outlaws and does this game still hold up ten years later?

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01:12:42

The Last Of Us

The Long and Short of It ·

2020/05/17

This week Laurence & Dan have gone back to play the 2013 Naughty Dog game 'The Last Of Us'. With only a few weeks until 'The Last Of Us Part 2' releases, does this game still stand up 7 years on from it's original release and does it deserve it's position in the top 100 games of all time?

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