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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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00:40:58

Diablo

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/09/08

Arguably the game that lead to the popularisation of ARPG's. This week we play 'Diablo'. Originally released in 1997, this series is within the top tiers of titles within gaming, but does this game stand up to the high praise that the series has receievd?

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01:42:47

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/09/01

After almost 3 years, our final Metal Gear Solid game in The Top 100 list.. "Kept you waiting, huh?" join us as we discuss the very divisive 'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain'. Was this a swan song for Kojima, or overrated rubbish?

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00:36:43

SoulCalibur

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/08/18

Think back to the other fighting games we have played for this list, none of them had weapons did they? Join us today for a game from within the TOP 5 OF ALL TIME! We discuss SoulCalibur, what it does well and the comparisons to other fighters in the top 100.

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00:43:14

Super Mario Galaxy 2

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/08/11

Stratospheric success, or stuck down on earth? Join us this week on our discussion of Super Mario Galaxy 2! The second Galaxy game in the top 100 list, does it deserve its place among the stars?

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00:50:37

Baldurs Gate 2: Shadows of Amn

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/08/04

For all you D&D fans in our audience - we have one for you this week! Join us as we discuss Baldurs Gate 2. A game worth rolling the dice for?

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00:34:56

Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/07/21

Welcome back to Gran Turismo, where we are exploring the 3rd game in the series 'Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec'. With this being the 3rd GT game on the list - we discuss where the improvements are and if it holds up against the others.

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00:42:24

Portal 2

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/07/14

"So, how are you holding up? Because I'm a potato" Join us this week for our discussion on the 2011 hit 'Portal 2'. Does this Valve game live up to the shadows of the other classics from this studio?

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01:03:57

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/07/07

"After 5 years on the East cost, it's time to go home.." This week it is the turn of San Andreas in the spotlight. Does this 2004 classic deserve it's very high praise?

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00:45:43

Metroid Prime

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/06/23

It's Nintendo time! This week we go back to 2002 to play 'Metroid Prime'. In at no-12 on the Top 100, does it still hold up, or has it passed it's prime...? 👀

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00:53:35

Chrono Cross

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/06/16

Got time for a new episode? This week we are talking about the massive 'Chrono Cross' and where we feel it stands against other RPG's of the time. Does it deserve to be in the Top 100?

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00:38:51

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater: 4

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/06/09

Back with The Birdman - this week we play 'Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4', which is the last of the THPS games on The Top 100 List. What makes this one so special against number 2 & 3??

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00:37:47

Virtua Fighter 4

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/05/12

Back to The Arcade.. This week we discuss one of the classic Arcade Fighter games - 'Virtua Fighter 4' Compared to games like 'Tekken' & 'Street Fighter' how does it stand up?

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01:01:16

The Legend of Zelda: The WindWaker

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/05/05

We're back to Zelda! It's been a while since Majoras Mask, so this week we look at the sequel 'The Legend of Zelda: The WindWaker'. This game proved controversial in 2003, but where does it fit within the Top 100 now?

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00:35:42

Company of Heroes

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/04/28

So, this is the first and only World War 2 game featured in the top 100 list. What puts this game far above the rest, as there is a lot of stiff competition with WW2 games, especially from the noughties?

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00:45:54

Civilization 2

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/04/21

Well then, here's an old boy for you - today we discuss the 1996 game 'Civilization2' for PC. Besides the silly American spelling of this title, what other things are there to be discussed about this classic of the RTS/TBS genre?

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01:05:01

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/04/14

Did you ever take an arrow to the knee? Well, you might enjoy this week's episode on Skyrim. This is the second Elder Scrolls game on the top 100 list, but how much had changed since Oblivion?

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00:48:14

God Of War 2

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/03/31

Well, here we are again, back in Olympus for 'God of War 2' joining the angriest man in Ancient Greece. We ask ourselves if this game improves on its predecessor and if it serves it's spot in the top 100..

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00:39:09

Jet Grind Radio

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/03/24

Ready for a bit of a unique one? This week we go back 22 years to look at 'Jet Grind Radio'. This is one of the quirkier games on the list, but is the quirkiness all it has going for it?

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00:31:33

Unreal Tournament 2004

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/03/17

And we are back! Heading back to 2004 again for a big Arena FPS, Unreal Tournament 2004. This was a huge deal at the time and is still played to this very day, but we question why and how does it stand up in 2022?

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00:39:22

Madden NFL 2002, 2003 & 2004

The Long and Short of It ·

2022/03/03

Want to hear two gamers talk about NFL games from the 2000's? Madden 02,03 & 04 on the Top 100 List, but why...? You know what to do...

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