Bits of Time

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 game worth your time? Two brothers trying to sav...

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 and Verdicts + Persona Month (01:56) Style and Par...

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) No Content No Problem? (05:00) The Matches (O...

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) Welcome + GOTY Rules For The Show (3:33) 10th Best Video...

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) The Pitch & There's Another (2...

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 Announced for 2024 yet? We ask the simple question, is...

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! Episode Bits (00:00) That TEASE (00:45) Welcome t...

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) Number 4's (17:44) Number 3's (18:55) Number 2'...

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 Resolutions Recap (19:30) Predictions Recap (34:02) Holid...

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 (10:30) ODST vs Reach - Teammates - New Alien (14:00)...

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 (0:00) Did We Play The Same Game? (0:55) A First fo...

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 - Stand Out Feature (07:40) Power Me Intrigued (10:1...

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 (02:01) We Like it, but the lack of content hurts (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 Brothers (04:50) Trial and Error Wins and Losse...

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) Develop...

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 Rel...

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...

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) L...

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 &amp...

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 G...

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) Ope...

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 Z...

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...

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:...

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 - Mech...