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Sunday · 1 hr 51 min
Halo 2 - Dual Wield Narrative
In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into the next Halo game on the list, Halo 2! They talk about the new additions to the game from the original. Was Dual Wileding a good or bad thing? They try and rank their favorite weapons, along with favorite campaign and multiplayer maps. And wrap up trying to slot in Halo 2 amongst the other Halo games, where do they have it set? Episode Bits: (00:39) Welcome to Bits of Time (01:37) Dual Wield Killed the Magnum (05:00) Why Did We Play This Now + Playing Together (11:00) The Additions to the Game + Online Multiplayer (20:32) MAP PACKS (28:48) Ranking Multiplayer Maps + Halo 1 vs 2 Maps (41:22) Ranking the GUNS (51:32) Campaign Thoughts (STORY SPOILERS) (1:35:09) Ranking Campaign Levels (1:43:45) Ranking the Halo Games We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
October 1 · 1 hr 35 min
Red Dead Redemption II - An Anamoly
In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into Red Dead Redemption 2. Did Michael play the game the wrong way? Is this Rockstar Games’ best video game ever? Does it deserve all the high praise? What are our thoughts on Dutch and Arthur plus the entire crew? Does the story do enough to make us want more of these games in the future? So much to talk about in this lengthy episode. Hope you Enjoy! Episode Bits: (00:29) Welcome to Bits of Time (01:40) Better Than any other Game (05:15) Did We Beat It + Did Michael Play it Wrong? (12:13) The Feel of Rockstar Games + Accidental Violence (16:30) Mission Structure + The Details, Do They Matter (25:23) Does it Deserve The High Review Scores? (29:50) Arthur Morgan + Investment (34:50) The Map Variety (37:50) Spaghetti Western Sound Design + Customization (40:33) Dutch and Crew + Its A Good Time (49:50) Do We Recommend Red Dead Redemption 2 (51:44) STORY SPOILERS!!! (1:27:10) Hating on RDR1 + Future Rockstar Games We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
September 1 · 59 min
Astro Bot - A Classic in the Making
In this episode, Michael and Larry dove into Astro Bot. Has Sony created a worthy platformer to compete with the likes of Mario and others? Does linking the Astro Bot mascot to Playstation IP help or hinder the possibility of future titles? How creative do we think the levels are? What should Sony do with the next Astro Bot game? So much to talk about in this one, so let us know your thoughts, have you played this one yet? Episode Bits: (01:32) Is Astro Bot a Worthy Platformer (04:08) Astro Living in PlayStation IP Good or Bad? (12:30) Why Did We Want to Play Astro Bot? (15:05) The Difficulty of the Game (16:25) Ape Escape Bot Nostalgia + Backtracking Help (20:25) Boss Battles vs Mario Games (25:42) Spyro Level Variety + The Controller (34:10) SPOILERS - Ranking the Levels & Powers (51:51) Hub World + Do We Recommend Astro Bot? We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
August 1 · 40 min
INMOST - Triangle of Loss
In this episode, Michael and Larry "Played" INMOST. A discussion about what is considered beating a game starts the podcast off. The brothers discuss the art direction this game takes with both its positive and negatives. Larry struggles with the Nirvana music library. And finally a heavy story spoiler sections dives into what is being told in this one. Did it connect with us? Who is this game for? Listen and find out! Episode Bits: (00:00) Did you beat a game if you watched it? (01:39) Playtime + Emphasizing the D (03:21) Gameplay Did Larry Dirty + Streaming Games (08:55) Planet of Lana Comparison + Uninspired Creatures (12:44) Strange Collectibles + Fall Logistics & That Noise (14:38) Favorite Character Arc + Larry's Lack of Music Knowledge (18:08) Frustrations + The Boss Fights + Atmosphere (23:44) Michael is struggling + Game Recommendation (26:36) Story Spoilers!!! (40:27) Outro We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
July 1 · 40 min
Summer Extravaganza 2026 - RPG Season Incoming
In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into all the game announcements and showcases from June. We rank the showcases, we rank the games, we give our opinions on the whole period of time. We also dive into how our backlogs are looking and if we have played the games we were looking forward to going into the year! Episode Bits: (00:12) Xbox Full of Crap? (01:39) Did We Like The Showcases? (05:58) Shout Outs - Runner Ups (09:36) Top 8 Games Announced! (21:26) The Top 4 Games (33:54) 2026 Backlog Check-in We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
June 1 · 38 min
No One Lives Under the Lighthouse - ...
In this episode, Michael and Larry are beyond consideration in No One Lives Under the Lighthouse. This was a weird one. We throw out plenty of theories on what is going on here. Larry felt like the game was black and white. Michael got scared early. They both struggled with the switch up. So much to discuss in this one! Episode Bits: (00:50) What Did We Just Play + Playtime (04:14) What Is Going On (06:26) Intriguing Start + Larry Falls in Line (09:01) Gameplay + Subverting Expectations (13:10) Feeling Colorless + Rewarding Exploration? (15:40) Should You Play This Game? (18:10) **STORY SPOILERS** (37:07) Episode Wrap-Up We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
May 1 · 1 hr 24 min
Cyberpunk 2077 - A Few Steps From Greatness
In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into Cyberpunk 2077. We dive into the story, the Nigh City vibe. The cast of characters, the gameplay, the initial launch of the game. And Michael just has to compare the game to Starfield. Which he likes better might surprise you! Episode Bits: (00:34) Keanu Story + Shooter vs RPG (05:20) How We Started + RPG Gripes? + Playtime (20:50) Better Then Starfield in Every Way? + The City Vibe (33:33) Graphics + Repetitivness + Playstyle (42:10) Terrible Inventory + Randomly Getting Naked (46:27) Cast of Characters (51:42) Launch Controversy + VATS (54:40) Starfield is Better + What we Loved (1:04:50) GTA Killing Spree (1:08:38) Do We Recommend Cyber Punk 2077? (1:11:15) ***STORY SPOILERS*** We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
April 1 · 1 hr 38 min
God of War 2018 - The Ultimate Revision
In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into God of War. They give their thoughts on the franchise gameplay change up. Another Daddy simulator, is that a good or bad thing from Playstation? We dive into possible pacing concerns, rpg mechanics, the camera, characters, and so so much more. Plus we dive hardcore into the tory and spoil it all at the end. Let us know if this God of War was the direction the series needed to go! Episode Bits: (00:39) Most Important Change + History (06:37) Historic Sales (08:13) David Jaffe + Playtime (12:24) Daddy Simulator + Too Many Games? (16:54) Playtime + One Camera! (22:57) Pacing Issues + THAT AXE + Atreus (30:06) Fast Travel System + Menu Issues + Slow Start (36:26) The Puzzles + Skill Tree Fatigue + Enemies (44:53) Cast of Characters + The Production Value (50:40) Do We Recommend It? (55:25) ***STORY SPOILERS*** (01:35:24) The Next God of War Game We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
March 1 · 42 min
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins - Surprising Lack of Nostalgia
In this episode, Michael and Larry play Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. Does the game lack nostalgia for the brothers? What is the feature Larry cannot not stop talking about? How does the art style hold up, and does Michael dislike the music in a Mario game? And finally, it is time to rank the Mario games in order of best to worst with the ones we have talked about on the podcast so far, where does this game slot in for each? Episode Bits: (00:29) What Feature Should Come Back? (03:33) Death, Taxes, and Larry Complaining About Controls (04:33) Freedom To Go Wherever (08:19) Why Did We Play + Playtime (12:42) Animations, Collection Tease + Performance Woes (16:37) Favorite Levels + Timeless Art style (20:43) "Pretty Decent" Controls + "Negative" Rewards? (24:22) Nostalgia + Strange Feel + Michael's Epiphany (28:03) Sneaky Level Design + Music Controversy (And Edit) (31:31) Why Did Michael Make Larry Play + Best Feature (35:27) Quick Level Rank + Ranking Mario Games (40:11) Do We Recommend This Game? We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
February 1 · 1 hr 23 min
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - A Generational RPG
In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into the world of Skyrim. Is this the best Elder Scrolls game Todd Howard and Bethesda Game Studios has ever created? Why was this game so popular? Did Michael finally beat an Elder Scrolls game? How cool were the dragons and story in this one? Can Bethesda learn from its competitors to make the next Elder Scrolls even better? So much to talk about in this one! Episode Bits: (00:56) Why is Skyrim so Popular? (08:32) Why Did We Play Skyrim + Playtime (14:35) Getting Lost a Positive + Favorite Map Location (19:26) Sense of Wonder and Lore (22:43) The Guilds (25:08) Storm vs Fire Gameplay (33:18) Item Leveling and Discovery (39:01) Inventory System Loot Thoughts (45:20) Least Favorite Locations + Expansions (48:15) Did Michael Rush Too Much + Dragon Thoughts + Skill Progression & Removal (56:38) Fashion Scrolls + User Interface + Companions (01:03:15) Competition Better Then Ever (01:10:11) Is it Worth Your Time + ***STORY SPOILERS*** We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
January 1 · 1 hr 4 min
Top 10 Most Anticipated Video Games 2026
In this episode we dive into our most anticipated games releasing in 2026! As well as we predict what games will be reviewed the highest. And like many of us, we have ever growing backlogs of games. So we talk about what games we plan on beating throughout 2026! Episode Bits: (00:20) Welcome (01:45) Honorable Mentions (03:27) 10th Most Anticipated (05:29) 9th Most Anticipated (07:17) 8th Most Anticipated (10:04) 7th Most Anticipated (11:56) 6th Most Anticipated (14:20) 5th Most Anticipated (15:45) 4th Most Anticipated (18:30) 3rd Most Anticipated (21:55) 2nd Most Anticipated (24:50) Most Anticipated Game (28:15) Our Personal Backlogs + Mike's Challenge (47:05) Predicting 2026 Video Game Review Scores Podcast Bio We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
January 1 · 1 hr 14 min
Top 10 Games of the Year 2025
2025 is a wrap, it is time for us to talk about our favorite games we played in 2025! This is a wild list from both brothers. Our Games of the Year list encompasses anything we beat in 2025, not just games released in that year. We do let you know our favorite games of 2025 as well though. We also for the first time ever both have the same NUMBER 1!! Enjoy the episode! Episode Bits: (00:00) How Many Games We Beat + Explanation (03:08) Honorable Mentions (06:50) Our 10th Games (11:10) Our 9th Games (15:33) Our 8th Games (19:42) Our 7th Games (23:07) Our 6th Games (29:03) Our 5th Games (34:10) Our 4th Games (41:03) Our 3rd Games (49:38) Our 2nd Games (1:00:30) Game of the Year (WE BOTH AGREE) We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
Dec 1, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
Top 10 Consoles of All Time - Winter Special 2025
It is Winter Special time! In this episode Larry and Michael dive deep into their favorite consoles of all time! They then quickly go through their predictions from last year on the Open Critic prediction scores for many of the popular games that released this year. They also dive into their backlogs, and make fun of Larry's issues there. The episode is wrapped up with the impossible task of ordering all 13 games they talked about this year from worst to best! Wherever you are, may you have a wonderful December and end of the year! Episode Bits: (00:14) Welcome All (03:12) Larry & Michaels # 5 Console All Time (10:37) Our Top 4 Consoles of All Time (15:32) Our Top 3 Consoles of All Time (21:46) Our Top 2 Consoles of All Time (33:54) Best Consoles of All Time (46:34) Predicting Open Critic Results (51:11) How Good Are We At Predictions? (55:20) Our Backlogs (1:03:05) Ranking Our Podcast Games (1:30:15) Wrap Up We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
Nov 1, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
Halo Combat Evolved - Formative Years
In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into Halo Combat Evolved! A game that is littered with childhood memories. Lan parties, lugging around tv's, late nights, and good times. How well does this game hold up today? Ranking favorite multiplayer and single player maps + guns, on top of ranking where Halo 1 sits in their all time favorite Halo games list! So much to get to in this one, sit back and have a mountain dew code red along with the brothers! Episode Bits: (00:00) Gameplay Storytelling King (08:15) Why Play + Selling PS2 for XBOX (18:43) The Graphics Dilemma (23:34) Aged Like Swiss Cheese + Gameplay Feel (27:02) AI Ahead of it’s Time + Larry Bashes Mario 64 (29:05) Challenges of Creating a New IP + Enemy Design (35:34) Best Music in Gaming + The FLOOD Experience (40:24) Ranking the Guns + Health System (49:57) Ranking Multiplayer Maps (1:06:32) Ranking Story Missions (1:21:56) Ranking The Halo Games We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
Oct 1, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
SOMA - When Am I Me?
In this episode, Michael and Larry try and explain the story of SOMA. This is Larry's birthday game, and for good reason. He loves games that make you think. And boy oh boy does SOMA make you do just that. Most of this episode is story spoilers trying to give our thoughts on everything that happened. If you have played, do you agree with our thoughts here? Episode Bits: (01:10) Creatures A Hindrance? (05:48) Why Did We Play + Playtime (08:30) Thoughts on Opening + Environment? (11:34) Enough Gameplay + Worth Your Time? (16:04) **STORY SPOILERS** We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
Sep 24, 2025 · 2 hr 14 min
Three Crowns - Essential Games
Michael, Sam, Tim, and Larry in spirit try and come to a consensus on what the top 3 most ESSENTIAL video games of all time are. Everyone brings 3 games to the table and then whittle it down from there. This is a long one, and heavy debate happens all around. Do you agree with their final list? Who has the best individual list? Let us know! Episode Bits: (00:00) Introducing The Guests (01:15) Establishing The Ground Rules (07:18) Larry's First Entry (09:58)Sam's First Entry (14:30) Tim's First Entry (18:55) Michael's First Entry (23:10) Larry's Second Entry (27:22) Sam's Second Entry (33:30) Tim's Second Entry (39:12) Michael's Second Entry (42:03) Larry's Third Entry (50:35) Tim's Third Entry (55:45) Michael's Third Entry (1:01:55) Sam's Third Entry (1:05:06) Honorable Mentions (1:14:50) Debate Begins (1:50:02) The Three Most Essential Games (1:52:02) Top Selling And Rated Games Discussion We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
Sep 10, 2025 · 52 min
Star Fox 64 - Retro Perfection in the Lylat System
In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into a childhood favorite and Michael's birthday month pick, Star Fox 64! Our second Star Fox game on the channel and both brothers seem to agree, this one holds up so well! Is the game big enough to please modern gamers though? What will it take for Star Fox to become a "successful" franchise? Happy Birthday Michael!! Episode Bits: (00:00) Birthday Star Fox 64 (03:08) Better Than Super Mario 64 Graphically? (04:54) Best N64 Game For Modern Players + Playtime (07:10) Mutual Hatred Over This Control Issue (08:44) Our Stats and Skill Issues + Difficulty (18:35) Star Fox Made For Today (21:32) Dialogue + Respecting Your Time + Larry's Rant (24:05) One & Done Games (31:11) Dialogue + Different Gameplay Controls (36:37) Should Nintendo Bring Star Fox Back? (42:28) The Music! (43:24) The Story + New Game Name (47:33) Larry's Nintendo Creation Theory (49:17) Mission Variety + Michael's Wrap Up For The Game We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
Aug 27, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Return to Grace - Sci-Fi Journey with Flair
Dive into the nostalgic world of Return to Grace, where retro visuals meet a story-driven sci-fi adventure. In this episode, we debate the balance between gameplay and dialogue, tackle a surprising disagreement over the cover art, and explore the game’s playtime, replay-ability, and its unique AI-driven characters. Along the way, Michael’s curiosity shines as we analyze collectibles and the puzzles. With ethereal music setting the tone, we recommend similar walking simulators while unpacking the storytelling strengths of this sci-fi gem in a very lengthy story spoiler section. Episode Bits: (01:20) Dialogue Trumping Gameplay (02:35) Cover Art Disagreement (03:35) What is Return to Grace + Playtime & Replayability (08:00) That RETRO Look + Gameplay ISSUES (13:00) Our Character + Artificial Intelligence Characters (16:06) Graphical WOW Moment + Larry's Balance Issues (18:20) Snarky Collectibles + Michael's Curiosity (22:00) Slow Exploration + Backward Z + Puzzle Beep (27:20) Ethereal Music + Walking Sim Recommendation + Mike's Struggles (33:02) ****STORY SPOILERS**** (1:13:06) Outro We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
Aug 13, 2025 · 42 min
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Sorry Timothy
In this episode, Michael and Larry play Episode Bits: (00:00) Roguelike's killed Metroidvania's + Backtracking (05:34) Dual Wielding Gameplay + Why did we play it? (07:55) Playtime + Awesome Boss (09:20) Items + Larry is STRESSED + Hit-boxes and Movement (13:09) Michael's Opinion on Metroid and Castlevania (16:18) What Kept us Playing + Slight Spoilers (17:20) Clever Idea or Cop Out? (18:52) Boss or not a Boss + Death Counts (21:28) Game Difficulty Discussion + Dracula Fight (23:17) What did we like + Favorites + Table Hatred + Pun (31:54) Rating + Worth Your Time + Elden Ring/Hades Comparison We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia
Jul 30, 2025 · 29 min
Firewatch - The Delilah Dilemma
In this episode, Michael and Larry look out for fires. Running from life's troubles plus the introduction of Delilah has Larry concerned about our character and his morals. Michael describes Firewatch as "Brilliant Crap". Plus, does the story pay off in the way either was expecting it to? Let us listen for fire! Episode Bits: (00:00) Getting Past Dissapointment (02:20) Why Did We Want to Play This (04:29) Is it Alright to Run Away from a Loved One? (06:41) The Delilah Dilema (07:50) Literal Fire Watch + Early Game Thoughts (10:03) Should Have Been a Visual Novel? + Exploration Issues (13:06) Natural Human Interaction + Art Style Issue (15:56) Gameplay Loop + Do We Recommend You Play? (18:37) STORY SPOILERS (28:37) Episode Wrap Up We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia

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