Bits of Time
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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Episodes
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Season 1 Game 9
Larry continues with his mission to destroy all Nintendo IPs.
Michael knows it's a flawed experience, but he can't deny his Bomberman love.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Intro
(01:33) Time Spent
(02:45) History Class
(03:03) Dropping Bombs with the OST
(04:00) Incomprehensible Fun
(05:40) Single Player Focused Bomberman Game
(11:19) Redeeming Qualities
(15:12) Collectibles Keep You Going
(16:21) Switching Up for the Worse
(19:15) Level Switching Up for the Better
(22:30) Saturation of Bomberman & Mario 64's Shadow
(29:55) Unlocks & Extras
(34:20) The Quick Bits
(35:15) Outro
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
Twitters:
Larry
Michael
Instagram:
bitsoftimemedia
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Season 1 Game 8
Larry doesn't find a single stand-out feature in this one.
Michael compares the humor to Paper Mario.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Intro
(01:53) Time Spent
(02:53) History Class
(04:02) Game Length
(05:56) Character Connection vs Fluid Gameplay
(07:22) Humor
(09:43) Story Bits
(12:19) Ending Dungeon Story
(18:08) Combat System
(21:54) Indie JRPG
(23:55) Music
(24:38) Merged Experience
(30:05) Kookie Character
(31:45) The Push To Keep Remaking JRPG's
(35:04) Outro
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
Twitters:
Larry
Michael
Instagram:
bitsoftimemedia
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Season 1 Game 7
A Couch Cooperative Extravaganza.
Each brother has lots of love to give, but also were left with no desire to replay.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Intro
(1:12) Time Spent
(01:40) History Class
(03:55) Non-Nostalgia Feels
(05:17) The Driveless Nature of a Genre
(08:17) Replayability
(13:45) Boss Battles
(17:04) An Old IP in a New Beat'em Up19
(19:03) The Resurgence of Old Games
(23:30) Approachability
(27:15) The Quick Bits
(28:48) Outro
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
Twitters:
Larry
Michael
Instagram:
bitsoftimemedia
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Season 1 Game 6
Larry likes Quake's package.
Michael is infuriated by boss fights.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Intro
(01:21) History Class
(08:19) Stopping Point: Ice Block
(10:56) Continuing Point: Fluid & Bundle
(13:05) Quake got Doomed
(16:50) Let Me Fight! Also Spikes!
(22:35) Level Design
(24:55) Experiencing the Past
(31:52) The Quick Bit Questions
(37:12) Outro
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
Twitters:
Larry
Michael
Instagram:
bitsoftimemedia
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Season 1 Game 5
Larry thinks this game was created by modders.
Michael's fury for the beast is overflowing.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Intro
(01:28) History Class
(02:02) Time Spent
(03:05) Never Alone Always Bundled
(03:40) Mario Brothers History
(04:50) The Nitty Gritty
(06:40) Larry Starts to Complain
(09:34) Cold and Lifeless World
(11:24) Transitioning to an Open World Mario
(13:54) Favorite Island
(16:45) Love/Hate of the Ice Skate
(18:46) Big Bad Bowser + The Story
(21:30) Pacing Concerns
(23:48) Giga Meow
(24:55) Back to Pacing Concerns
(26:34) Beyond 50
(27:19) Bowser Jr
(29:05) The Cat vs the Rest + Inventory
(32:20) Plessie Racing and the Final Bowser Bashing
(35:04) 3D World and Bowsers Fury
(36:38) Open World Mario Incoming?
(38:47) Quick Bits
(40:22) Outro
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
Twitters:
Larry
Michael
Instagram:
bitsoftimemedia
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Season 1 Game 4
Larry spent a long time on a game he's conflicted on.
Michael is in Limbo as to whether he'll ever play again.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Intro
(01:05) Time Spent
(01:36) History Class
(03:30) Class Free Design
(04:50) Where's the Loot?
(08:57) Tantalizing Themes
(11:50) Maps and Peeps and Troubles
(24:25) Hate Playing
(27:28) Ways to Play & Fixes
(34:30) The Quick Bits
(38:14) Outro
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
Twitters:
Larry
Michael
Instagram:
bitsoftimemedia
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Season 1 Game 3
Larry can't fathom why people would play this game.
Michael took the time to beat it twice and he's got insights to share.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Intro
(01:50) Time Spent
(03:20) History Class
(04:48) The Troubles With Zero
(08:00) Those Controls
(13:05) Attachment Rates & Wii U Woes
(15:10) Star Fox Future Remake, Rogue, Platformer
(26:00) The Quick Bits
(29:29) Outro
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
Twitters:
Larry
Michael
Instagram:
bitsoftimemedia
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Season 1 Game 2
Larry finds a way to sneak in a Bioshock reference.
Michael is annoyed with achievement titles.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Intro
(01:05) Time Spent
(02:09) History Class
(04:06) The Vessel
(05:34) Is it Worth the Money
(10:12) Atmospheric Storytelling
(14:30) What is Happening in the World + Larry Spoils His Favorite Moment
(19:44) The Ending Sequence
(21:07) Enough Gameplay
(28:42) The Quick Bits
(32:28) Our Favorite Moments
(37:34) The Sequel
(40:27) Emotional Co-op
(42:23) Outro
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
Twitters:
Larry
Michael
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Two brothers saving you time.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Thank You and Welcome
(01:58) Bits of Time Schedule
(03:00) Socials and Updates
(03:39) The Past & The Now
(05:09) One Genre
(07:50) Final Fantasy Vs Tales Of
(09:30) Outro
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
Twitters:
Larry
Michael
Instagram:
bitsoftimemedia
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Season 1 Game 1
Larry admits to being a Zelda Hater.
Michael champions this smaller Zelda adventure.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Intro
(01:05) Time Spent
(01:48) History Class
(05:10) 2D Vs 3D Zelda
(06:14) Dungeons
(11:40) Unique Perspectives
(13:31) Get'em Small
(15:56) The Quick Bits
(19:22) Princess Saving
(22:16) Gorgeous Artstyle
(27:45) Nostalgia Doses
(30:13) Kinstone Tinder & Simple Zelda
(32:48) Adventure Trigger Woes
(35:38) OST Highs
(36:41) Metacritic Depression & Worth your Time
(38:45) Outro
We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.
Twitters:
Larry
Michael
Instagram:
bitsoftimemedia