We live in the era of Remakes and Remasters. Gamers can play classic titles with all the bells and whistles of today. However, when does the constant announcement of Remakes and Remasters become too much? Are we causing buyer's remorse? Are games being remade far too quickly? Are we wasting talents at studios for easy cash grabs? Lots to talk about…

We're talking all about Zelda games and I'm joined with a fellow Zelda aficionado Brandon the Nordic Bard. We are ranking the all the 3D Zelda games title screens and intros, as well as diving into speedrunning Zelda games for a little aside. Come check out all the fun and joy when it comes to Zelda games. This was much harder than we expected to r…

Let's be real, social media video game discourse is crazy. In a world where negativity is pushed to all our screens through algorithms that incentivize it. Having an opinion about a game can almost be exhausting. What happened to just being able to talk about the games you love? We tackle all the issues, and offer up some solutions to all of this i…

Some games fall through the cracks, others are in such a big series that we're hesitant to start, but these are our top 10 games that we haven't played for various reasons. We dive into our histories for each game and why we've missed out. Get to know each brother a bit more with a little bit more of your time. What are your games of shame? Episode…

Balatro has become a drug for Larry. What makes it so addicting? What is it exactly? Come have a listen to this quick episode all about Balatro! Episode Bits: (00:00) Balatro Controversy (00:48) What is Balatro (02:15) JOKERS (03:50) TAROT CARDS (05:14) Irrational End + "STEAKS" (07:30) Playstyle (08:30) Little Things We ask the simple question, is…

The mythos surrounding The Legend of Dragoon is nearly as interesting as the game. This Playstation RPG boasts a unique battle system, incredible transformations for any Dragon Ball Z Fan, unique and diverse locations, and a plethora of quality of life features that are completely absent. Is Legend of Dragoon the King of the Retro RPGs from that lo…

What Developers are on fire with their recent releases or what games in the near future we are super excited about? These are the questions we posed one another and we came up with a list of our top ten developers and we go into what games we've played from each and why we're excited about the future. Two brothers talking games, come see if it's wo…

Season 4 Game 12. The final episode of this season and what a doozy of one to end on. This is not a conventional end of the season game, but this was Larry's number one game of 2023 and we think it's a fitting end to our season journey. How much does gameplay effect an enjoyment of a game? The initial introduction to a game and the cadence of its m…

Season 4 Game 11 is Ys Origin. Michael has that grind, whereas Larry seems to lack motivation. However, both found bits of this game exhilarating. Do you think Michael made the right choice having Larry play this for his first in the series? And why on earth are they talking about climbing high schools? Enjoy the episode! Episode Bits: (00:00) Life…

A solo episode checking in on the hot new Persona game. A remake of a beloved darker tone for the Persona series is here. After 10 hours of playing the game, is Persona 3 Reload worth your time and is it a worthy remake? Coming from someone who's finished Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5...let's find out together. We ask the simple question, is this …

Season 4 Game 10 is Persona 4 Golden. We wander in to a JRPG Haven in a cozy atmosphere where there just happens to be a murder mystery to be solved. What makes one traverse all the way through longer JRPGs? What is Persona 4's best aspect? All the questions will be answered plus much more! Episode Bits: (00:00) That Music! (00:42) Welcome + Times …

Season 4 Game 9. The best Mario sports title you have never played. Even lacking in content, the brothers are addicted. With the crisp gameplay and a bond forged through defeat, Super Mario Strikers is a game you should not miss out on! Episode Bits: (00:00) Intro (00:35) Welcome & A Top 3 Sports Game?!? (02:15) Why Do We Like This So Much (04:05) …

2023 was an insane year in gaming. What makes it even more insane is Bits of Time does game of the year picks a bit differently. Whatever games we beat in 2023 can count as well! Quite a few past and perhaps future games made our list ;). What were some of your favorite video games of 2023? Let us know! Episode Bits (0:00) Intro + PSA (0:52) Welcom…

Season 4 Game 8. A retro game you may not have heard of that has been flying under the radar for decades. Time to give this strategy game a bit of your time. Episode Bits: (00:00) Intro (00:31) Welcome & Verdicts (01:43) A Rabbit Hole (03:11) Nostalgia & Stat-Driven Fun (12:33) The Details & The Clunk (15:02) Connections & A Loser Michael (18:48) T…

Time to give ourselves some work as we plow through new releases in 2024. Let us add to our never ending backlogs! Plus lets try predicting some of the Open Critic review scores for the more popular releases coming in 2024! Episode Bits (00:41) What we plan to beat (07:50) Predicting 2024 Video Game Open Critic Scores (22:50) Has The GOTY Been Anno…

Season 4 Game 7. The first hour and a half or so has rough pacing issues. However, both brothers agree, that if you make it past that point, there are some breathtaking moments in this one, including a scene with one of the most beautiful sounds you will ever hear. Come take this journey with us, and let us know if you end up giving this one a try!…

Is 2024 going to go down as the Year of the RPGs? Let's dive into what each brother is looking forward to playing the most in 2024. Happy New Year Everyone. Episodes Bits: (00:00) Two Brothers & Twenty Games (00:34) Welcome & Our Number 10's (02:57) Number 9's (05:39) Number 8's (07:23) Number 7's (09:25) Number 6's (12:00) Number 5's (15:11) Numbe…

A special shoutout to all the wonderful people who responded to our little reach out. Come cozy up and let's talk about 2023. (00:00) Shoutouts and Celebration (01:30) Welcome to Our End of the Year Episode (02:32) We Need 2023 Part II (03:55) Most Anticipated Games Recap (10:22) Backlog Brother Suggestions Recap (12:58) Personal Backlog Resolution…

Season 4 Game 6. Another winter and another Halo experience under our belts. Come listen and find out the best missions of Halo ODST and where it ranks among all the Halo goodness. Episode Bits (00:00) That Music... (00:32) Welcome, from the Reach, to the December - The Time - The Verdict (03:06) The Change We Needed? The Feel of the Campaign (10:3…

Season 4 Game 5. Two firsts in one episode! One Way Heroics is a unique game, no matter which version you play! Auto-battling mechanics, mixed with an all-too-tough final boss that was discovered early on! All this equals a game the brothers are a bit unsure of. This was a great discussion, let us know if you have tried this one out! Episode Bits (…

Season 4 Game 4. Winter is here and Kirby is likely here to stay as well. A surprising game for many reasons, we discuss what we want in a sequel and of course we dive into the best sucky sucky abilities of our lovable pink ball. Episode Bits (00:00) The Best Kirby Game? (00:36) Welcome, The Time Investment, The Verdict (02:23) The Switch Effect - …

Season 4 Game 3. Chocobo Racing is the kart racer few have played. For some, nostalgia is enough, however, with so little content, who is this for? Why was Larry so much better than Michael in this one? A Unique Kart racer video game is pitched by the brothers as well! Episode Bits (00:00) Oh Boy (00:31) Welcome, The Time Investment, The Verdict (0…

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 Broth…

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 liv…

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 -…

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?…

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) Gau…

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 &…

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:…

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 Cha…

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…

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 R…

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:…

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) D…

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 …

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 - Difficu…

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) …

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:…

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…

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: (0…

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 - …

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 Woe…

Season 3 Game One: Elden Ring is here and wow do we have a lot to talk about. A worthy first game to start off the season. So much to talk about, discuss, and dive in deep with some viewpoints. Let's begin! Episode Bits: (00:00) Intro (00:55) Welcome to Season 3! (01:35) Thank You & Small Changes (02:50) Development Time & Influences (04:01) What M…

It is our 1 year anniversary! We share our insights over the first year of the Bits of Time podcast, including our download numbers, top podcast episodes, where you all are listening to us from, and also answer some questions from around the community. We also give some updates to season 3! (00:00) Intro (00:57) Season 3 Changes (03:02) Mike’s Teas…

What game franchises need another shot? What game needs a sequel? What game needs to be resurrected from our past? Come and listen and find out our top ten sequel that we really need. Episode Bits: (00:00) Intro (01:20) Larry's Number 5 (06:22) Michael's Number 5 (08:04) Larry's Number 4 (10:33) Michael's Number 4 (12:48) Larry's Number 3 (15:40) M…

Starfield could be Xbox's largest property and Bethesda needs to show us quite a bit more of this game at the upcoming showcase to convince the mainstream of its potential greatness. What do you want to see from the upcoming Starfield showcase? Episode Bits: (00:00) Intro (01:17) Request 1 (02:48) Request 2 (05:21) Request 3 (07:08) Request 4 (10:1…

These are recommendations from one brother to the next, games we think they will love. It's a battle to see how many games we can finish by the end of the year. There are some fantastic games on this list. Episode Bits: (00:00) Where it all started (00:26) Larry's Fifth Pick (01:05) Michael's Fifth Pick (01:38) Larry's Fourth Pick (02:43) Michael's…

2023 has many games, but we're still working on some oldies, some much older than others. These are ten games we'd like to finish by the end of the year. Episode Bits: (00:00) Intro (00:10) Number 5 Larry (00:42) Number 5 Michael (01:22) Number 4 Larry (01:59) Number 4 Michael (03:14) Number 3 Larry (04:05) Number 3 Michael (05:12) Number 2 Larry (…

The Finale is here. After 42 hours with Fire Emblem Three Houses this is where I stand and what's going to happen from here on out. Do my nitpicks get addressed? How good of an ending do we get? Let's find out together. Episode Bits: (00:00) Welcome (00:43) 42 Hour Hype (01:04) A little background & Boss Battle Perspective (02:18) The Nitpicks - Ex…

Larry and Michael look back at their favorite games of 2022. A wide variety and also Larry talks about his favorite game of all time. Lots to love, so come and take a listen. Episode Bits: (00:00) Intro (00:24) Number 10's (02:40) Number 9's (06:06) Number 8's (08:25) Number 7's (12:28) Number 6's (16:39) Number 5's (19:24) Number 4's (22:05) Numbe…