Games don't quite hit as hard as they used to and there are a lot of factors that impact our enjoyment of video games over time. Is it nostalgia, or is it simply that we're getting old? Join Jake and Landry as they discuss this and more, on this month's episode of BitCast! Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 03:26 Aging with Gaming 29:14 Game N' Watch 36:42 Dead Space Remake - Game of the Month Club 50:02 Name That Game Music!

Jake and Landry share their favorite fall activities and a Trader Joe’s shopping experience. The episode delves into 'Expressive Platformers' based on a video by Good Vibes Gaming. Don’t miss their game of the month discussion on 'Astro Bot,' and stay tuned for everyone's favorite hit show, Name That Game Music!, where the hosts guess tunes from classic games! 00:00 Intro 05:53 Topic of the Month - Expressive Platformers 29:48 September's Score Card and October Games to Look Forward...

Welcome to BitCast Episode 123 for the month of August, hosted by Jake Martin and Landry Smith. We celebrate over a hundred episodes with a new, streamlined format. Dive into the latest gaming topics, industry changes, and this month's game releases like Astro Bot and Black Myth Wukong. We also revisit the Portal 2 for our Game of the Month Club. Don't miss 'Name That Game Music', where we attempt to guess tunes from different video games. 00:00 Intro 06:05 Topic of the Month 40:01 Game...

Join Jake and Landry as they discuss their latest reads, gaming habits, and the Xbox Game Pass price hike. Dive into the latest news, and releases for July 2024, including an in-depth review of the Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Collection. Wrap up with another round of 'Name that Game Music!' and a look forward to playing Portal 2 next month! Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 08:02 Gaming News 30:23 Game Releases of July 44:11 Game n' Watch August 2024 52:52 Game of the Month Club -...

Join hosts Jake Martin and Landry Smith on BitCast episode 121 for a packed discussion on June 2024. They cover major gaming events, including Summer Games Fest, Sony State of Play, Xbox Showcase, and Nintendo Direct. The hosts also share their thoughts on Chrono Trigger and wrap up with 'Name That Game Music! Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 09:28 The Month in Gaming News 45:32 The Games of June 50:59 Game n' Watch July 55:42 Game of the Month Club - Chrono Trigger 01:11:29 Name That...

Join hosts Jake Martin and Landry Smith in BitCast Episode 120, where they dive into the latest gaming news from May 2024. They discuss major updates from Square Enix, Microsoft, and Nintendo, new game announcements like Assassin's Creed Shadows, and notable releases including 'Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown' and 'Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.' TimeStamps: 00:21 Intro 03:16 The Month in Gaming News 30:59 The Best Games from May 2024 39:53 Interesting Bits from the Month 42:13...

Jake Martin and Landry Smith offer an engaging rundown of the latest gaming news, insightful discussions, and fun segments. They start by diving into Belatro, a novel roguelike poker game, and share their insights on recent game releases, the impact of the Wii U and 3DS server shutdowns on gaming, and the state of Xbox’s Q3 financials. The episode also touches on Nintendo skipping Gamescom, debates around ethical game reviews, Microsoft's efforts in game preservation, and predictions for...

In this episode, hosts Jake Martin and Landry Smith recap the biggest gaming news from March, take a sneak peek at upcoming releases for April 2024, and discussions ranging from the legacy of Akira Toriyama to 'nontroversial' microtransactions. A special focus is placed on Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, exploring hidden spells, game secrets, and the innovative mechanics that set it apart from the rest. Thanks for tuning in, to talk about some stuff! Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 08:40...

Jake Martin, Zack Flowers, and Gordon Inman share opinions on each of the nominees, and cast their votes for which films they want to win, and which one is most likely to win! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 01:00 Introducing Film Buff Extraordinaire: Gordon Inman 05:51 American Fiction 17:25 Anatomy of a Fall 30:43 Barbie 46:45 The Holdovers 53:10 Killers of the Flower Moon 01:04:15 Maestro 01:14:51 Oppenheimer 01:29:41 Past Lives 01:42:07 Poor Things 01:56:14 The Zone of...

In the 117th episode of BitCast for February 2024, hosts Jake Martin and Landry Smith cover a range of topics including the PlayStation State of Play, Microsoft's speculative role as a third-party publisher, layoffs at Sony, and the formation of the IGN union. They also introduce the 'Horse Armor Trophy' awarded to PlayStation for the month's worst PR. The episode is packed with segments like the Month in Gaming News, Game Watch, and the Game of the Month Club featuring 'Golden Sun'. Thanks...

Welcome back to the new and improved (and slightly less frequent) BitCast! We've shifted to a monthly episode format where we'll be covering all of the gaming news from the previous month at a high level, with some fun tossed in there. 00:00 Intro 09:01 Gaming News 30:41 January Game Releases & Their Reception 45:35 Game N' Watch 50:33 Game of the Month Club 54:09 Name That Game Music! 57:56 Outro Check out our Game Release calendar for...

Landry and Jake take a trip down memory lane and each list off five of their favorite PlayStation 3 games. They also talk a bit more about Balder's Gate 3 and Charles Martinet retiring! Thanks for tuning in to talk about some stuff! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:10 Jake's Tired of Twitter (X) 08:54 Reader Question 13:11 Baldur's Gate 3 is HOT 19:19 Charles Martinet, the Voice of Mario, Has Retired 22:47 Our Favorite PS3 Games 01:14:55 Outro

We dissect the latest rumors surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2. Join us as we navigate through the grapevine of leaks, speculations, and whispers, all pointing towards the next evolution in portable gaming. Timestamps: Listen & Sub: Apple: https://apple.co/3TGeEeM Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ucxT2B Google: https://bit.ly/3X9pi0f Castbox: https://bit.ly/3hNoPRr Overcast: https://bit.ly/3g9bqCP Pocket Casts: https://bit.ly/3Ocqyfa Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Vk2Y2D Stitcher:...

At long last, BitCast is back! Landry and Jake discuss the latest news from the week, and give their thoughts on the final decision in the Microsoft v. FTC trial Listen & Sub: Apple: https://apple.co/3TGeEeM Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ucxT2B Google: https://bit.ly/3X9pi0f Castbox: https://bit.ly/3hNoPRr Overcast: https://bit.ly/3g9bqCP Pocket Casts: https://bit.ly/3Ocqyfa Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Vk2Y2D Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3EdpEKW Visit the Site: ...

Zack and Jake are back to talk about the nominees of the best picture category for the 2023 Oscars or Academy Awards!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcast-podcast/message

The Last of Us premiere is one of HBO’s biggest debuts since Game of Thrones. Landry, Ryan, and Jake give their overall impressions of the premiere, what changes they liked and maybe didn’t like, and then talk about hopes for the future of the series. What did you think of HBO’s, The Last of Us? Let us know by writing into [email protected]! Time Codes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:18 - What are ya playin'? 00:03:23 - Landry - Tunic 00:05:48 - Ryan - Chess 00:08:52 - Jake - God of...

Another year gone and another year ahead of us. Jake, Justin, and Matthew look at games slated for release in 2023, and pick three of their most anticipated titles. What are you most looking forward to? Let us know by writing into [email protected]!  Time Codes:  00:00:00 Intro 00:04:12 What are ya playin'? 00:04:19 Justin - Chained Echoes 00:06:42 Jusin - Every 2D Simpsons Game 00:09:31 Matthew - Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remaster 00:10:43 Matthew - Okami HD 00:11:44 Jake -...

Ranking every 3D Zelda game? Some might think it impossible, but not the Nintenbros! Buckle up for one of our longest podcasts, as the guys discuss and rank every 3D Zelda game. In case you were wondering, that's Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword, and Breath of the Wild. A truly tough task as each of these games are excellent.  Time Codes: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:14 Listing the 3D Zeldas 00:06:18 Majora's Mask - 6th 00:20:51 Skyward Sword -...

It's time to reflect on 2022 and all of the great games that released this year. Mark, Landry, and Jake have each chosen three games that they believe were the best releases they played, and at the very end rate 2022 holistically. Which games will come out on top? Tune in to find out!  Time Codes: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:56 Best Games of 2022 00:02:15 Tunic - Mark 00:06:17 God of War: Ragnarök - Landry 00:10:31 Elden Ring - Jake 00:15:20 Marvel Snap - Mark 00:20:12 Horizon...

It's been 5 years since Dustin and Jake talked about what it's like being a dad gamer. At that time, only Dustin had just entered into the world of parenthood. Now, Jake and Dustin reconvene on the mics of BitCast to talk about their lived experiences so far, and hopefully distill some wisdom to those who are new or soon-to-be parents.   Time Codes: 00:00:34 - Intro 00:04:33 - What are ya playin’? 00:10:51 - Being a Gamer Dad 00:37:15 - Outro Listen & Sub: Apple:...

A new era of Pokémon has arrived! Scarlet and Violet released on November 18th, just in time for Thanksgiving break. Michael Carrillo and Jake break down new features and the glaring performance issues that have plague Pokémon games. Do we recommend jumping into Paldea? Tune in to find out!  Time Codes: (00:00:34) - Intro (00:02:35) - What are ya playin’? (00:08:04) - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Impressions (00:38:30) - Outro Listen & Sub: Apple: https://apple.co/3TGeEeM ...

God of War Ragnarök has been out for a bit now, which means that we’ve had enough time to play it and give you our thoughts. Listen in to this spoiler-free episode of BitCast with Brock and Jake as they break down the latest from Studio Santa Monica. Timecodes:  (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:55) - What are ya playin’? (00:08:05) - Nostalgia and Gaming (00:35:30) - Outro Links:  Send topic suggestions or questions to: [email protected] Send in a voice message:...

We all have nostalgia for certain periods of time in our lives, and some of those memories might just be associated with gaming. Video Games tend to carry a lot of nostalgia for people, and so we’re digging deeper to look at the connection between our favorite medium, gaming, and the powerhouse that is nostalgia. TimeCodes: (00:03:23) - Intro (00:03:20) - What are ya playin’? (00:09:44) - Nostalgia and Gaming (00:35:59) - Outro -- Visit the site https://bitbloggist.com -- BitCast...

Open world games are very common now, but there was a time when the term 'Open World' didn't even exist. More AAA developers are producing open world games, but is that a good thing? Jake is starting to believe that most open world games aren't very good, so he's invited his older brother, Brock onto BitCast for the very first time to discuss. Thanks for tuning in to talk about some stuff!  -- Visit the site https://bitbloggist.com -- BitCast theme by ok,...