HowLongToBeat.com

How Long To Beat

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A biweekly gaming podcast by and for members of the HowLongToBeat community. Currently hosted by Diallo, Lia, Matt and Roy to discuss various topics surrounding all genres and eras of video games, as well as current events in the HLTB community. Each episode they delve into their backlogs to explore games they've beaten or retired, discuss a range of gaming related topics, and test each other on their gaming knowledge using the tools of the HowLongToBeat website!

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Latest episode

Oct 26, 2026

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Episodes

S2 E17 - It was...fine. 19.02.2021

As you may be able to tell from the title, this week Ric, Paula and Alex discussed the new Nintendo Direct! We also talked about what we've beaten, retired, recent demos from the Feb. Steam Game Festival and everyone's favourite game: How Long To Beat? The Game! You can find us all on the HowLongToBeat forums, or email us at hltbpodcast@gmail.com. Music - Ian Edward Graphic design - M4thew Timesta...

S2 E16 - Games from Mara-way Lands 12.02.2021

This week, Alex, Paula, and Ric discuss the quirks of localization and share some of the interesting tidbits they've learned over the years. They breakdown what they've beaten, retired and played recently before jumping into the Game of the Year, according to Geoff Keighley, that's right it's How Long to Beat? The Game! You can find us all on the HowLongToBeat forums, or email us at hltbpodcast@gm...

S2 E15 It's Horrible! I Love It! (ft. Dragonh89) 06.02.2021

This week, Alex, Paula, and Ric discuss what they've... Wait.. a new challenger has appeared! This week, a friend of the forums, Dragonh89, joins the cast! Dragon gets subjected to a little interview by the usual crew, before joining the usual discussion of games beaten/playing. Then everyone talks about games that can help to ease a new player into the world of gaming. Rounding off the episode is...

S2 E14 - It Runs! 29.01.2021

This week, Alex, Paula, and Ric discuss when is a game consider "new" (Part 2: Electric Boogaloo!). As usual, they discuss what they've beaten, retired. Rounding off the episode is How Long To Beat? The Game!, which recently featured in GQ's 30 under 30. You can find us all on the HowLongToBeat forums, or email us at hltbpodcast@gmail.com Music - Ian Edward Graphic design - M4thew Timestamps: 00:0...

S2 E13 - Dual-Wielding Switches 22.01.2021

This week, Alex, Paula, and Ric discuss when is a game consider "new", and the road they'd like the gaming industry to walk down. As usual, they discuss what they've beaten, retired, and are playing before taking a question from the forums - this week, about games they wish they hadn't beaten! Rounding off the episode is How Long To Beat? The Game!, which recently featured in GQ's 30 under 30. You...

S2 E12 - I Don't Like This Ludonarrative 16.01.2021

Links: Tiny Echo OST - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGD_shHD8LhrAn-CY-PR8ifSedq1uIllW Dark Heritage CGI - https://youtu.be/6lMsF7jNAaU?t=65 Grapple Hoops - https://gamedevandrew.itch.io/grapple-hoops This week, Alex, Paula, and Ric look back on the games that got them into gaming. As usual, they discuss what they've beaten, retired, and are playing before taking a question from the forums -...

S02 E11 - New Year, Same Crew 07.01.2021

This week, Alex, Paula, and Ric reveal their gaming goals for 2021. As usual, they discuss what they've beaten, retired, and are playing before taking a fascinating question from the forums about game clones! You better believe that the greatest game show known to man, How Long To Beat? The Game! returns! You can find us all on the HowLongToBeat forums, or email us at hltbpodcast@gmail.com Music -...

S02 E10 - Hindsight is 2020 30.12.2020

This week, Alex, Paula, and Ric give out the first HLTB Podcast Gaming Awards! A very prestigious and important set of awards. We discuss a number of games we've beaten recently and of course our weekly session of How Long To Beat? The Game! returns! Check out the forums to learn more about the 2021 Gaming Challenge and the HLTB Fantasy Critic League. You can find us all on the HowLongToBeat forum...

S2 E9 - It Still Works! 24.12.2020

This week, Alex, Paula, and Ric share their Christmas Memories... those related to gaming, that is! Regular segments return - with a little Cyberpunk discussion thrown in the mix -, and of course our weekly session of How Long To Beat? The Game! - rated the 3rd best podcast-based gaming trivia show by the DR Congo's Podcast Appreciators' Association (DRCPAA). You can find us all on the HowLongToBe...

S2 E8 - Day One Crash 19.12.2020

This week, Alex, Paula, and Ric turn their attention to game subscription services: discussing the pros, cons, and everything in between. Regular segments return, including How Long To Beat? The Game! - rated the 3rd best podcast-based gaming trivia show by the DR Congo's Podcast Appreciators' Association (DRCPAA). You can find us all on the HowLongToBeat forums, or email us at hltbpodcast@gmail.c...

S02 E07 - Methinks It Be Thicc 11.12.2020

This week, Alex, Paula, and Ric discuss to emulate or not to emulate, that is the question! Regular segments return, including How Long To Beat? The Game! - the generation-defining game for ages 8-80. You can find us all on the HowLongToBeat forums, or email us at hltbpodcast@gmail.com Music - Ian Edward Graphic design - M4thew Timestamps: 00:01:15 - Games beat this week 00:13:25 - Games retired t...

S2 E06 - Wishful Thinking 06.12.2020

This week, Alex, Paula, and Ric discuss their most anticipated games of 2021! Regular segments return, including How Long To Beat? The Game! - the generation-defining game for ages 8-80. You can find us all on the HowLongToBeat forums, or email us at hltbpodcast@gmail.com Music - Ian Edward Graphic design - M4thew Timestamps: 00:00:55 - Black Friday and November loot 00:09:05 - Games beaten this w...

S2 E05 - GLORIOUS HANDHELD MASTER RACE 26.11.2020

This week, Alex, Paula, and Ric discuss the true master race of gaming... handheld gamers! Regular segments return, including How Long To Beat? The Game! - the generation-defining game for ages 8-80. You can find us all on the HowLongToBeat forums, or email us at hltbpodcast@gmail.com Music - Ian Edward Graphic design - M4thew Timestamps: 00:00:47 - Games beaten this week 00:13:06 - Games retired...

S2 E04 - The Handheld Graveyard 19.11.2020

Join your wonderful podcast hosts Alex, Paula, and Ric as they tackle part 2 of their "Games of the Generation". This time they tackle the now laid to rest Nintendo 3DS and Playstation Vita. Got a question for the pod? Head over to HowLongToBeat forums or email us at hltbpodcast@gmail.com to ask your burning questions! Music - Ian Edward Graphic design - M4thew Timestamps: 00:01:43 - Games beaten...

S2 E3 - You Need That Gold Poop, Man... 13.11.2020

On the eve of the newest consoles launching, we discuss the console and PC games that have defined their last generation of gaming. Regular segments return, including the gameshow segment that's taking the world of podcasts by storm, How Long To Beat? The Game! You can find us all on the HowLongToBeat forums, or email us at hltbpodcast@gmail.com Music - Ian Edward Graphic design - M4thew Timestamp...

S2 E2 - Just a Goof 06.11.2020

Welcome to another episode of the HowLongToBeat podcast! Join Ric (NinjaRic), Paula (Pokepaw), and Alex (Alex5101) as they discuss games they've beaten and retired recently, podcast games, our monthly pick ups, and some questions from the forum. We end things off with a fun new game that you'll just need to listen to hear! To send in questions, visit the forums or e-mail us at hltbpodcast@gmail.co...

S2 E1 - The Reanimation 30.10.2020

Welcome to the reanimation of the HowLongToBeat podcast just in time for spooky season! Join Ric (NinjaRic), Paula (Pokepaw), and Alex (Alex5101) as they discuss games they've beaten and retired recently, the HLTB Games of the Month for October (well, most of them), and a question from the forum. We end things off with a fun new game that you'll just need to listen to hear! To send in questions, v...

S1 E16 - I Am You and You Are Me 21.01.2019

As the podcast delves into its official unofficial second season, the cast catches up on their recent gaming forays (which basically means a lot of Ric gushing about mobile/handheld games while Toast and Kerf fish into the hollow recesses of their memories for something to contribute). Stay tuned in a couple weeks' time for Part 2!

S1 E15 - Riley's a Piece of S*** and Won't Stop Barking Ever Because He Thinks He's a Great Dog but Really He's Just Sub-Par 29.12.2018

Back from a short break, and with an obnoxiously long title, this episode of the HLTB podcast sees hosts KerfMerf, UltimateZombieToast and NinjaRic talking about the games they beat. By which we mean the games Ric beat, because he's a loser with no life or friends and he's not as handsome as Kerf and his glorious red beard anyway. [Three guesses which one of us handles the RSS uploads] You can als...

S1 E14 - Don't F*** With Frenzy 06.11.2018

Giddyup, pardners! This episode, our hosts (and a special guest from the West) go through their latest completions, laugh at Kerf's Sonic OC, and get lost in bible-based retro gaming. There's also another installment of the fan-favourite segment, Ricommendations.

S1 E13 - Kids Need To Die! 12.09.2018

In perhaps the most morally questionable episode yet, the cast (who is almost unanimously on death's door), discusses plagiarism, the Israel/Palestine conflict, and euthanizing literal children. Special guest pokepaw's kind heart prevents us from committing crimes against humanity. Theme music by Alex Eliades. Intermission music by Acidjoker. Follow us on Twitter @HLtBPodcast

S1 E12 - The Neverending Podcast 24.08.2018

Saddle up adventurers, because we're taking this episode of the HLTB Podcast on a pseudo text-based adventure, which can ONLY have good results. Featuring our second guest host Uvehj (Dave?), we have a grand old time discussing the Game of the Month, Stories, as well as the Monster Hunter series. As always, be sure to give our Twitter a follow @HLtBPodcast! (Intermission music is "Gryphons of the...

S1 E11 - It's a Funny Story 08.08.2018

Tired of hearing the same three voices every 2 weeks? Be tired no more! The main hosts are joined this episode by their very first guest host from the HLTB community, Anthony! In addition to the usual video game talk, there is a disproportionate focus on Christian children's television and ego-stroking. For the forum question, they discuss the most memorable gaming protagonists. You can check out...

S1 E10 - Setting My Bulge Aside... 25.07.2018

The hosts are back in full form with more digressions about bad movies and genitalia than you can shake a stick at! Ric and Toast flex their fanatical muscles for Chrono Trigger while Kerf does a trial run of his new host segment. It all rounds out with a discussion of the best and most memorable villains in gaming. Be sure to follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLtBPodcast

S1 E9 - Fear is the Greatest Motivator 16.07.2018

On this relatively short, intermissionless, and questionless episode of the podcast, the hosts catch up on their backlog progress from the past month (with Kerf, as usual having way too many games to talk about at once) and share their increasingly warlike host segments--with the potential for the audience to influence their future! Then they end with a plea to the listeners to come aboard as gues...

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