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The beginning of the end! We have reached the end of Rebirth, and there's a lot to unpack in this devastating final chapter. This week Camille and Nick wipe away the tears in studio and figure out what this multiverse means, tracking different hairstyles and how things set up for the upcoming final game in the trilogy. And is this playing out exactly how Sephiroth wants, or is things unravelling f...

There's no turning back! We have officially hit the endgame and this week Nick and Camille explore the twisting and turning Labyrinth. We talk about our appreciation for the complex Turks, debate how far lost Cloud is and go in depth on what the trials mean for each member. And we decide if a character has really earned their redemption.  Got thoughts? Join the AutoSave Discord to chat more about...

Let's get ready to rumble! The event card has been set, as Camille and Nick head back to the Gold Saucer to help calm the situation. We talk about our newest party member, what really was happening during the play and breakdown every angle of Marlene's premonition. It's also date night! Which of the party are you taking on the Skywheel?  Got thoughts? Join the AutoSave Discord to chat more about t...

There's no place like home! So when you head there you want to bring a friend, and this week Nick and Camille are joined by our resident Gameplay Guru, Chris Zaiser (@chriszaiser) to breakdown all of Cloud's hazy recollections. We also discuss how cool Vincent Valentine is, why the change in Roche and figure out what the deal is with this war between Shinra and Wutai. And we might have to set up a...

The Planet Stirs! This week, Camille and Nick get a cosmic lesson as the head to Red XIII's home. We are shocked by Red's new voice and name, if we trust any parties in this world and how dismissive people are about Tifa's experience in the Weapon. And we spend some time trying to figure exactly what is happening with Zack and this alternate timeline.  Got thoughts? Join the AutoSave Discord to ch...

Here's a secret, the whispers are back! In this episode Nick and Camille go through Gongaga Village, the home of someone familiar but not in our group. We talk about Nick's new crush, how we don't trust Cait Sith and how is Sephiroth controlling Cloud. And Cid is in every Final Fantasy game, but we figure out which is our favourite!  Got thoughts? Join the AutoSave Discord to chat more about this...

Glitz, Glamour, Guests! In this episode of AutoSave Camille and Nick are headed to the Gold Saucer, and this time they've brought along friend of the show Simon Bushell (Open Era, @openerapod) to help breakdown this whirlwind chapter. We talk about the intoxicated by the lights of this mako run city, whether we're hot or cold on the talking Scottish cat and analyze one of our favourite character i...

Get on your boots, because we're hiking! This week on Nick and Camille are ascending Mt. Corel, but it's more than just a leisurely walk. There's visions of another universe, a look into Barrett's past and maybe buying what the new leadership of Shinra is selling. Are the Turks really cut out for giving insults, we try to determine if Elena is up for the task.  Got thoughts? Join the AutoSave Disc...

Time to hit the beach! This week we soak in the sunny rays of Costa del Sol, so Camille and Nick have picked out the best attire for Cloud and friends and they are arriving in style. We also take on a variety of mini-games, determine whether Hojo has some charm with the ladies and wonder if Cloud closely linked to the cloaked figures. And start practicing because the Queen's Blood tournament will...

Left, Right, Left, Right! Step to it, because it is time for a parade and this week Nick and Camille are finally synchronized on what to call the black cloaks. In a jammed pack chapter we try and figure out what the deal with Roche is, can we really trust anyone and try to determine what is the right reward for the bounty on Avalanche. And we reminisce on some of our favourite musical sequences in...

It's time to take a step into a whole new world! This episode Camille and Nick leave the deceptively named Kalm for the a vast unexplored map. One of them gets paralyzed by choice, the other distrusts the elderly and they both agree that we have no idea what the Turks plan is. We also break out the pros & cons board, as we search for a suitable match for Cloud.  Got thoughts? Join the AutoSave...

It's reunion time for AutoSave and Final Fantasy! Nick and Camille dive into the highly anticipated sequel, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, and to share in the excitement we are joined by Steve Vegvari (@SVegvari) from Console Creature and A Gaming Podcast. We get to hear Cloud talk about his experience serving under Sephiroth, figure out how his mentor turned evil and determine how many timelines are...

It’s Yuffie time! To conclude our FF7 Remake saga, Nick and Cam get into the DLC INTERmission (it would feel wrong to end any other way). Square Enix offers a look into what was going on elsewhere in Midgar while the main plot was unfolding. The defender of Wutai herself, Yuffie Kisaragi, infiltrates Midgar to steal materia. Seems simple, right? Got thoughts? Join the AutoSave Discord to chat more...

Is change a good thing? On this week’s episode Camille and Nick take on the final chapter of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and discuss the twists and turns along the way. Midgar might not be the same once Sephiroth gets involved. Got thoughts? Join the AutoSave Discord to chat more about this mission, other games you're playing or what's coming out soon. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Pre...

All hell breaks loose. Nick and Camille have a front row seat to the action-packed climax of FF7 Remake while meeting some old Final Fantasy favorites along the way. This is one episode you don’t want to miss. Got thoughts? Join the AutoSave Discord to chat more about this mission, other games you're playing or what's coming out soon. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple...

First up, save Aerith! Camille and Nick ride shotgun with Avalanche as they pick up the pieces following Sector 7’s destruction. An unlikely ally is revealed to Cloud, and the whole crew find themselves in a sticky situation along the way. Got thoughts? Join the AutoSave Discord to chat more about this mission, other games you're playing or what's coming out soon. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subs...

Avalanche has lost a key member, but who could it be? We have reached the point in the story where it really feels like this group just cannot win. Nick and Camille take a look back over Cloud’s journey, Sector 7 takes a beating, and we wonder if there is any way back for Avalanche. Got thoughts? Join the AutoSave Discord to chat more about this mission, other games you're playing or what's coming...

Aerith might be haunted! Alright, perhaps we are pushing it a bit, but her memories sure are strange. It is officially the start of spooky season as Camille and Nick go through a couple of haunted missions with Cloud, Tifa and Aerith in search of the answers to some big secrets. Got thoughts? Join the AutoSave Discord to chat more about this mission, other games you're playing or what's coming out...

Romantic tension, ooh la la! This week Nick and Camille spend two glorious chapters (and nearly six hours of gameplay) examining the budding relationship between Cloud and Aerith all the while dissecting the bizarre happenings in Wall Market. It’s a wild ride! Got thoughts? Join the AutoSave Discord to chat more about this mission, other games you're playing or what's coming out soon. Sick of hear...

Admiral Ackbar, is that you? Whenever you are sneaking somewhere you are not supposed to be, and it is completely deserted with no guards in sight… chances are, it’s a trap. This week Avalanche are looking to set off another Mako Reactor bomb, but Shinra have plans of their own. Camille and Nick also get all tangled up trying to figure out the convoluted plans of both the good guys and the bad. It...

It’s safe to say Cloud is mostly in it for the money. Sound familiar? This week Nick and Camille look at mercenaries for hire and how closely that aligns with Cloud. We also learn more about his relationship with Tifa, ponder over those hooded figures and fight Roche on a motorcycle. Got thoughts? Join the AutoSave Discord to chat more about this mission, other games you're playing or what's comin...

Cloud, Tifa and Barrett are in 4K?! If seeing this made you cry, then you’ve come to the right place. Camille and Nick dive into the first two chapters of the Final Fantasy VII Remake and discuss how nostalgic it felt heading back to the Sector 7 slums. They chat graphics, if remakes are a good idea and their initial thoughts on this massive overhaul of a classic game. Got thoughts? Join the AutoS...

It is like a book club, but for video games. Welcome to AutoSave, a weekly show in which Camille Salazar-Hadaway and Nick Andrade dive headfirst into gameplay of some of the most popular titles, weaving their way through the story to bring you their highest highs, lowest lows, biggest frustrations and greatest failures. Discover which side quests are worth your time and where they keep all those s...

We're diving off the Sky Islands into something new! This week Camille and Nick go SPOILER FREE as they discuss their first impression of the massive Zelda sequel, Tears of the Kingdom. We talk about all the newly introduced abilities, how the story connects to the Zelda universe and which host might conduct some dark experiments. And which character would you want to be in Hyrule? Got thoughts? J...

It's time for the new normal! On the finale of our Spider-Man 2 series, Camille and Nick are once again joined by Eren "Caboose" Kose (@cabooseEK) to breakdown the thrilling end to this chapter. We talk about overpowered sidekicks, the many stages of the Venom boss fight and what is next for the Insomniac Spider-Man saga. Also, they fly now? They fly now. Got thoughts? Join the AutoSave Discord to...