The Bit Effect

That's right, the guys tackle the brilliant, or not brilliant depending on who you are, Bloodstained. Including the now infamous Switch port! Hit us up at www.thebiteffect.com where you can contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

So this week's Bit Effect is part one of a two parter, next week we taclke the modern Bloodstained. For now we tackle the ups and downs, AND the diagonals of Super Castlevania IV. Hit us up at www.thebiteffect.com where you can contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

This Namco developed horror based beat em up has Dave excited. Get ready for half an hour of nothing but gushing! Any thoughts on Splatterhouse, or even what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter and contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

Apologies for the poor audio quality and subsequent odd edit. Dave, Luke and Mike continue to discuss Dante's inferno on the PS3, Xbox 360 and the PSP. A game that both Dave and Luke remember fondly, how has it held up after 9 years? Tune in to find out. Hit us up at www.thebiteffect.com where you can contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

Dave, Luke and Mike discuss Dante's inferno on the PS3, Xbox 360 and the PSP. A game that both Dave and Luke remember fondly, how has it held up after 9 years? Tune in to find out. Hit us up at www.thebiteffect.com where you can contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

Dave and Luke hold the fort whilst Craig is modeled for a Waifu pillow and Mike is at the Lion King Premiere.

In our newly revamped way of choosing games for Retro Rewinds here is 1987's Metal Gear for the MSX. Chosen in direct response to last week's 60's spy romp Metal Gear has a distinctly more modern feel to espionage, but how modern does the game feel?! Any thoughts on Metal Gear, or even what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter and contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING...

In our newly revamped way of choosing games for Retro Rewinds here is 1986's Rolling Thunder from Namco. Dave has fond memories of this and the NES version, and as usual Craig has never heard of it! Let's see if they manage to defeat the evil Maboo. Any thoughts on Rolling Thunder, or even what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter and contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING...

This week Dave and Craig take a look at some Retro Rewind games, and some others and cherry pick some "quality" tunes for your ears. They also choose a couple of newer tracks so as not to look like grumpy old men. Any thoughts on old vs new game music? Want to tell us what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter and contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

So as usual we get together and chat about what our Game of the Half Year is. Many of hte games mentioned were actually released in years gone past, but it's been a busy year for backlog clearing! What is your GOTHY?! Hit us up at on twitter and let us know!

The gang return with the spoiler heavy part two. Let's see what the gang think of this classic game!! Any thoughts on Arkham Asylum or even what we should play next? Hit us up at www.thebiteffect.com where you can contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

Dave, Mike and Craig get to grips with the mechanics and non spolilery side of Arkham Asylum, a game Luke holds dear to his heart! Any thoughts on Arkham Asylum or even what we should play next? Hit us up at www.thebiteffect.com where you can contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

Not a lot to say here. Can't recommend playing James Pond 2, nor can we recommend listening to this! Any thoughts on Robocod, or even what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter and contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

StarTropics was released for the NES in 1990. How does this Zelda-like hold up? Let's find out!! Any thoughts on StarTropics, or even what we should play next? Hit us up at www.thebiteffect.com where you can contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

We have collapsed the usual format of non-spoiler and spoiler epsodes in to one single episode for this one. If you don't want Zero spoiled please don't listen!! Here is the video Mike mentions which you should totally watch before you play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XkhPXXbPXY Any thoughts on Star Fox Zero or even what we should play next? Hit us up at www.thebiteffect.com where yo...

Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two is a platform video game published by Disney Interactive Studios, and is the sequel to Epic Mickey. The game was first released on the Playstation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360 in November, 2012. ( wiki ) Dave and Craig cover hte platforming, general mechanics, and a brief walk down memory lane of their own Mickey memories and anything else vaguley related! Any thoughts on M...

Any thoughts on Intelligent Qube, or even what we should play next? Hit us up at www.thebiteffect.com where you can contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

Yes, Yume Penguin Monogatari, a game about trying not to get fat so you can win back your girlfriend. Dave and Craig talk platforming, weight, and other semi related banter! Any thoughts on Yume Penguin Monogatari, or even what we should play next? Hit us up at www.thebiteffect.com where you can contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

Spoilers ahoy as the gang get through the story side of Prey. What worked, what maybe didn't work, and anything else that pops in to their neuromod riddled brains. Any thoughts on Prey or even what we should play next? Hit us up at www.thebiteffect.com where you can contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

Dave, Mike and Craig get to grips with the mechanics and non spolilery side of Prey from Arkane. Any thoughts on Prey or even what we should play next? Hit us up at www.thebiteffect.com where you can contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

Yes! Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Or as Dave likes to say Diddy Kong's Quest! Released in 1995 this platformer has swappable characters, lovely looking graphics, fantastic music and the BEST transformations of any game. Any thoughts on Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong or any of the extended Kong family? Hit us up at www.thebiteffect.com where you can contact us about anything, and we...

Craig gushes, Dave is in audible agony. Makes for interesting listening! Any thoughts on MI2, or even what we should play next? Hit us up at www.thebiteffect.com where you can contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

Welcome to part 2 of SOTN! In this episode we just ramble on a bit more about how great the game is... we try to pick out some flaws or dislikes, and Dave finally get's Craig to quote the game in the introductions, almost! As promised here is where you will find Iain's blog on SOTN! Thanks again for the pick dude! https://www.onionsamson.com/diary/castlevania-symphony-of-the-night-review A...

In our latest listener suggested game Dave, Mike and Craig discuss Symphony of the Night. 2 SOTN veterans and one newbie, all of which struggle to stay on topic, what could go wrong?! Thanks Iain for the pick! Any thoughts on SOTN, or even what we should play next? Hit us up at www.thebiteffect.com where you can contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

Yup. Record amount of sidetracks here. In this River City Ransom episode we cover: Kingdom Hearts, Dragon Quest 11, Snatcher, Death Stranding, Detroit: Become Human, The Witcher 3, Dragon Age Inquisition, Catherine, Deadly Premonition, Monster Hunter, sex scenes in games and a good chat about game mods. If you would like to chose a game for us to play hit up the website at www.thebiteffect.com