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Bits of 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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35:07

Little Nightmares Review - A Suspenseful Tale

Bits of Time ·

2023/11/08

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

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55:28

Diablo 4 Review - Lilith Reigns - Open World Slumps

Bits of Time ·

2023/11/01

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)

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01:02:05

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

Bits of Time ·

2023/10/09

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! Episode Bits: (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

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18:56

Sea of Stars Review Part III: Goofy with a Slice of...

Bits of Time ·

2023/09/28

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

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16:35

Sea of Stars Part II: Ghostly Peril & Beautiful...

Bits of Time ·

2023/09/09

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 We ask the simple question, is this game worth your

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15:29

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

Bits of Time ·

2023/09/01

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. Episode Bits: (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

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17:33

What’s Next? 2023 Gaming Overload

Bits of Time ·

2023/08/27

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!

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41:40

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

Bits of Time ·

2023/08/20

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)

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26:28

Save Point: A Division of Representation

Bits of Time ·

2023/07/27

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. Episode Bits: (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

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01:01:46

Super Mario Odyssey Review - The Best Mario Game?

Bits of Time ·

2023/07/19

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

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51:44

Stardew Valley Review - Cozy Love

Bits of Time ·

2023/07/12

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. Episode Bits: (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

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33:48

Contra III: The Alien Wars Review - Is It Really This...

Bits of Time ·

2023/07/05

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)

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38:21

Hades Review - Burning too Bright?

Bits of Time ·

2023/06/21

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

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31:11

Steam World Dig 2 Review - Can We Dig It?

Bits of Time ·

2023/06/14

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

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39:49

Undertale Review - Heart Flawed Filler

Bits of Time ·

2023/06/07

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)

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25:47

Vampire Survivors Review - Addictive Simplicity

Bits of Time ·

2023/05/17

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! Time Stamps: (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

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23:35

Monster Train Review - In the Shadow of the Spire

Bits of Time ·

2023/05/10

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

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01:01:29

BattleField 2042 Review - Crazy Stupid Fun

Bits of Time ·

2023/05/03

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

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58:35

To The Moon Review - An Analogy to Life’s Wishes

Bits of Time ·

2023/04/19

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

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33:23

Yoku’s Island Express Review - How far Can a Dung...

Bits of Time ·

2023/04/12

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

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