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Three Crowns of Halo: Impact

Introducing a new series called Three Crowns! Today we have our lovely friend Sam on to help us debate the top 3 most IMPACTFUL Halo video games. Halo 1 started the series off, so it has to be on right? Does Halo 3's Forge mode make it a shoe in? Halo 5 is brought up, along with Halo Infinite. There is so much to discuss in this one, which games would you add? Do you agree with the final 3? Because it sounds like there was even complete agreement by the end of this episode with one of the podcasters! Enjoy!
Episode Bits:
(00:27) Uneasy Lies the Crown
(01:30) Larry interrupts Mike to Drop His Game
(07:17) The Game That Launched Xbox Live
(10:48) It's Better in Every Way
(13:13) Halo Reach Impactful Enough?
(18:17) Michael Driving Us Infintely Mad
(28:07) Halo 2 vs 3 Fight Begins
(32:42) Sam Wants Halo ODST
(40:30) Finally Adding Our First Nomination
(43:46) Forge Bad for Halo?
(48:39) Firefight vs Forge + Map Packs + Covenant Love
(1:01:11) Halo Reach Decision + Further Narrowing
(1:04:08) Michael Begins his Downward Spiral
(1:07:17) The Three Crowns! + Sales Numbers
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
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Astro’s Playroom - Joyful Control

In this episode, Michael and Larry dive deep into the world of Astro's Playroom, discussing its strengths and potential as a PlayStation mascot. Delving into game mechanics, level design, references, and future possibilities, they explore the game's charm, controller integration, and music. From favorite sections and suits to sales predictions for the next game. Plus memorable moments, this episode offers a detailed analysis of Astro's Playroom's impact and potential on the PlayStation platform.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Astro's Kryptonite
(07:18) VR Challenges into Intrigue
(09:27) Bloodborne Puzzle + DLC
(11:34) Impressive Collection
(15:42) The Best Level + AMAZING Mechanics
(19:24) Nostalgia Infusion
(22:25) Memorable Mascot?
(26:06) Marketing Challenges
(31:10) The Whole Package?
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
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#astrobot #astrosplayroom #3dplatformer #playstation5 #playstation

Welcome to Bits of Time 2.0

Bits of Time is now available all year long! We are dropping the seasonal breaks and giving you content on a bi-weekly basis! Plus we have an amazing new debate-focused series that we cannot wait for you to listen to! If you would like to be a part of it, please reach out!
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
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Summer Extravaganza Top 10 Most Anticipated Games!

June was LOADED with video game showcases, annoucments, and reveals. Now that we have had some time to think on it. We have put together out TOP 10 list of games we are most looking forward to playing announced in JUNE. Let us know if any of yorus made the list!
Episode Bits:
(00:00) The Xbox Showcase Mistake
(02:26) Nintendo Similiar Mistake?
(06:04) Showcase Ranking
(08:40) Honorable Mentions + 2 More
(14:21) Each Brothers #5 Game + 1 Removal
(17:55) #4 Games + Halo Rant
(21:11) #3 Games + Fromsoft Storytelling?
(24:11) #2 Games + Brotherly Fall Art
(28:33) Our Most Anticipated Game
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
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Remakes Killing Creativity?

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 in this one, hit us up on social media (links below) with your opinions!
Episode Bits:
(00:04) An upbeat Welcome
(00:22) Remakes, Remasters a Deterrent?
(07:28) Porting, Remake, Remaster
(15:04) Dead Space Ideal Remake?
(18:08) Remake Rumors Causing Buyer's Remorse
(21:44) Wasting Studio Time + Time Frame
(30:25) Complete Additions
(33:47) Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
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Ranking All 3D Zelda Beginnings

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 rank.
Checkout Brandon's Youtube Channel: The Nordic Bard
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Check out More Zelda Content:
Popular Switch Games Badly Designed (featuring Breath of the Wild): https://youtu.be/DZhR7GGn_5Y?si=mxyQcMcbBcbTAiQB
Tears of the Kingdom a Bad Sequel: 
https://youtu.be/AKae-D4dsjA
 
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Welcome!
(00:42) The Low Down
(00:59) Title Screen Rankings
(12:20) All Zelda Questions
(21:35) Speedrunning Zelda Games
(28:37) Ranking Introductions Specifications
(29:17) Ranking Zelda Beginnings
(55:38) More Zelda in the Future
 
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
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Can We Disagree?

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 in this fast-paced episode, enjoy!
Episode Bits:
(00:04) Is It ok to Disagree?
(01:19) Our Podcast is the Answer
(02:36) Forspoken
(04:44) 30 vs 60 FPS Discourse
(09:12) Do Not Take Offense
(13:53) Zeitgeist 
(16:47) Last of Us
(17:35) Become Kids Again
(19:28) Social Media Good or Bad
(27:08) Feedback Grounds Us
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
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Top 10 Games of Shame

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 Bits:
(00:00) An upbeat Welcome
(00:47) Our Number 5's
(04:25) Our Number 4's
(08:18) Our Number 3's
(11:47) Our Number 2's
(15:42) Our Number 1's
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
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Balatro Babbling

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 this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
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The Legend of Dragoon - The Almost King - Retro Revive

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 lofty golden era? That question is a bit more nuanced, so come join me as I take a journey with Dart and his crew to see what makes this game a cult classic or a mere game that will keep collecting dust on your shelf or digital cloud. This is my Legend of Dragoon review, revive, experience...Welcome to Retro Revive here at Bits of Time.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) The Cult Classic
(00:00) Boot Up
(01:10) The Stats & DBZ
(04:10) To Guard a King's Castle
(07:36) Dragoons Attack
(10:58) A Chink in the Crown
(12:20) The King's Landscape
(18:40) The King's Court
(23:39) LoD Worth Your Time?
(26:18) Volcano!
(26:26) More Revives?
 
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
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Top 10 Developers

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 worth your time and if we line up on developers.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Welcome to the Off Season
(00:25) Honorable Mentions
(02:12) Number 5's
(04:41) Number 4's
(07:59) Number 3's
(12:17) Number 2's
(16:07) Number 1's
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
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Chaos;Child - Depressingly Perfect

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 mysteries being revealed is paramount to a visual novel experience, and this one is helped by a sprinkling of gameplay elements that are cohesive to the story itself. So much to talk about and so much to explore in Chaos;Child.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Larry's #1
(00:54) Welcome! Is it Worth Your Time?
(02:33) Thanks Dave - Spoiler Wall
(03:00) Character Design - Menu System
(06:00) Weird Placement - High Intrigue Beginnings
(09:05) Sound Effects/Voice Acting - Beginnings Continued
(12:08) Handful of Complaints
(14:12) Limited Gameplay Enhancements
(19:40) Setting The Mood - And the Conundrum -
(24:31) -----------SPOILERS INCOMING----------
(25:47) Subtle Moments
(27:14) Two In One
(33:05) Total Investment and The Steady Pace
(40:00) What?
(44:44) Top 3 Moments
(01:02:51) Relief - Where We Stand
(01:06:11) ---------END OF SPOILERS---------------
(01:06:30) Bringing it all Back to the Makers
(01:08:01) No Scenario? The Ended of Season 4
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
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Ys Origin - Get to The Grind

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 Lessons
(00:42) Welcome + Times and another Disagreement
(02:43) Positive Sandwich + Zelda from Larry?
(05:48) Tree Talk Humor + Story Synopsis
(07:02) Need to Play Other Games First?
(08:06) Map Diversity
(10:30) Skills + EXP All The Things
(13:18) The Complaining Starts + Satisfying Feeling
(21:03) History Lesson
(22:33) Hardest Boss + Michael's Motivation
(26:13) Enough Story Drive with that Grind?
(32:19) The Stats 
(33:24) Climbing a Highschool
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
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10 Hours with Persona 3 Reload - Should You Play?

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 save you time on video games.
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Persona 4 Golden - Small Town Wonders

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 Paralysis of Choice
(07:15) It Grows on You
(09:56) The Turn Based Combat
(13:50) Dungeon Crawling
(15:35) The Best Aspect of the Game + The Contrast of Feels
(20:54) The Cute Personas are King + Class Life
(26:00) Fav Characters + Beginning Hooks
(29:00) Long JRPGs...and Larry + Extra Points
(38:37) Make Cool Bad Peeps Please + Person 6 how to Hook Larry
(42:06) Take Your Time...
(44:44) Find Me Some Bodies + Stats + Mike's Ted Talk
(50:59) The Brother as Personas
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
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