Bits of Time

Quest Along is here to help you save time on JRPGs and see if it is the right game for you. Michael starts this journey with Xenoblade Chronicles 3, answering if it's good for newcomers, how it compares to the previous games in the series, and what he's loving about in the beginning hours of the game.
(00:00) Intro
(00:43) Quest Along Theme
(01:03) Setup for the Episode
(02:22) The Cast of Characters
(08:00) The HUD & The Combat
(11:30) Xenoblade 1 DNA & Distractions
(14:18) Locale Bummers
(16:12) Send Off - Go Play This Game
(18:15) Spoiler Transition
(25:50) The Quick Bits
(26:50) Send Off #2
(27:34) Outro Music
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:
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Game or Pass is a series in which Larry dives into a game from the Xbox Game Pass library. The catch? Michael has given him some rules must follow when picking a game. After a few hours of play, does Larry continue to Game or Pass the game back, never to be played again?
 
Bits of the Episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:58) Welcome 
(01:14) Bit of the Story
(02:52) Anima Time
(04:22) Iris
(05:08) Gameplay
(06:08) The Guns...
(06:34) The Platforming...
(07:40) Puzzles
(08:13) Upgrades
(09:10) Death Done Right
(09:50) The Usual Side Quests
(10:44) The Melody
(11:09) The Look
(12:31) Game or Pass?
 
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
 

N64 5 and 5 - What N64 games should you own/play and which ones are worth giving a chance? Each brother comes with their own list and debates what the best N64 games are.
 
(00:00) Top 5 Must own/Must Play
(14:30) Top Ten Games You Should Try Out
 
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

A quick listen to what it's like recording this podcast from our side...
We hope you enjoy it!
 
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
 

There has been a lot announced this year. We dive into what 5 games we are buying the rest of the year. And then we also give our top 5 most anticipated games next year!
(00:00) 2022 Games
(25:00) 2023 Games
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
 

What games do we think were worth your time from 2021? Come find out. We do the Games of the Year a little differently...
 
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

The brothers give their final thoughts on all the games of Season 1; what they hated and loved along with trying to come to a consensus on the Top 5 games that Bits of Time recommends this season. After the credits roll, the brothers share a little of how this podcast got started, and also what to expect leading up to the launch of Season 2.Episode Bits:
(00:00) Intro
(00:29) What Are The Brothers Drinking
(01:16) Brothers Games Slayed + Recommendations
(02:29) Total Time Played
(03:41) Mike Makes Larry Guess Highest/Lowest Rated Game
(07:02) Favorite and Least Favorite Game 
(09:30) Favorite Box Art
(13:24) Trying to Figure out The Top 5
(20:27) The Top 5 Bits of Time Game Recommendations 
(21:45) "End of Episode"
(22:13) Creating Bits of Time
(26:22) What's Next?
(30:16) Say Hi on our Socials and See You for Season 2
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

Season 1 Game 12
Larry will never become a speedrunner.
Michael may have died a few times in this one.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Intro
(01:46) Weird Game
(04:01) Time Spent
(05:07) History Class
(08:15) The Characters
(09:00) The Levels + Gameplay
(14:41) Hitbox Problems
(17:04) Doing Too Much
(18:41) Larry’s Impressions
(20:01) Multiplayer Laughs
(21:52) What is a Sonic Game
(24:02) How to Play
(26:39) The Movie
(29:10) Franchises
(30:47) Open World Sonic
(32:18) Quick Bits
(33:08) 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
 
 

Season 1 Game 11
Larry connected to the characters right away and wants them to make the right choices.
Michael believes he might put this in his own personal top 3 visual novels of all time.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Intro
(01:56) Time Spent
(03:05) History Class
(08:33) The Look
(11:15) Layering of 13
(13:25) Back to The Classroom
(15:29) The Game Modes
(19:41) RTS "Turn Based" is Enough
(21:42) Bubbles
(23:45) Thoughts Done Right
(25:33) Mikes Visual Novel Love
(32:31) Minor Story Spoilers
(39:29) Why The Lack of Popularity + Research
(46:41) America's Problem With Sexualization
(56:20) Quick Bits
(59:03) 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
 

Season 1 Game 10
Larry is left with a mediocrity taste on his tongue.
Michael correlates this gaming experience to Saturday morning cartoons in the best of ways.
Episode Bits:
(00:00) Intro
(01:45) History Class
(02:55) Time Spent
(04:30) Mega Man Legends Hypothetical Return
(10:00) Monkeys & Legos & Nuts
(11:50) The Gameplay Hooks & Cuts
(20:32) Defining Mega Man
(24:00) Going Back
(31:31) Story Spoilers
(37:42) The Quick Bits
(40:04) 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

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

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
 

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
 

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
 

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