BitCast - A Monthly Gaming Podcast
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BitCast - A Monthly Gaming PodcastDec 23, 2020
March 2024 | BitCast - A Monthly Gaming Podcast
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 This Month in Gaming News 55:26 Game n' Watch April 2024 57:56 Game of the Month Club 01:13:33 Name That Game Music 01:17:47 Outro
Discussing Best Picture Nominees for the 96th Oscars (Bonus Episode)
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 Interest
02:09:41 Oscars Predictions and Final Thoughts
February 2024 | BitCast - A Monthly Gaming Podcast
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 for tuning in, to talk about some stuff!
Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
03:15 This Month in Gaming News
50:34 Game n' Watch March 2024
54:17 Game of the Month Club - Golden Sun
01:03:57 Name that Game Music!
January 2024 | BitCast - A Monthly Gaming Podcast
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
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Our Favorite PlayStation 3 Games | BitCast - A Gaming Podcast Ep. 115
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
Should we Believe the Switch 2 Rumors? | BitCast Ep. 114
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.
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Xbox and Activision | BitCast Ep. 113
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
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2023 Oscars Best Picture Discussion & Predictions
Zack and Jake are back to talk about the nominees of the best picture category for the 2023 Oscars or Academy Awards!
The Last of Us TV Series Impressions
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 bitcast@bitbloggist.com!
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 War Ragnarok (still)
- 00:14:01 - The Last of Us (HBO)
- 00:14:05 - What expectations did you have going into this? How were they met/not met?
- 00:18:09 - Character updates and changes from the game
- 00:30:41 - What are you hoping the show expands on?
- 00:45:28 - How do you think they should approach The Last of Us Part 2?
- 00:50:47 - Overall Thoughts
- 00:59:48 - What video game IP would you like to see adapted to film next?
- 01:02:56 - Outro
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Games of 2023 We're Most Excited For
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 bitcast@bitbloggist.com!
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 - Tunic
- 00:13:57 Jake - Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga
- 00:15:16 List of 2023 Games
- 00:25:23 Like a Dragon: Ishin
- 00:30:09 One Piece Odyssey
- 00:32:26 Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- 00:36:00 Hollow Knight Silksong
- 00:39:46 Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- 00:43:07 Sea of Stars
- 00:46:57 Final Fantasy 16
- 00:52:58 Hogwarts Legacy
- 00:58:20 Resident Evil 4 Remake
- 01:03:18 Outro
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Ranking Every 3D Zelda Game
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 - 5th
- 00:38:57 Twilight Princess - 4th
- 00:58:32 Wind Waker - 3rd
- 01:11:48 Ocarina of Time - 2nd
- 01:28:54 Breath of the Wild - 1st
- 01:50:59 Final Ranking
- 01:52:22 Where will Tears of the Kingdom Rank?
- 01:54:01 Outro
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Best Games of 2022
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 Forbidden West - Landry
- 00:24:28 Inscryption - Jake
- 00:26:50 Mario Strikers: Battle League - Mark
- 00:30:52 TMNT Shredder's Revenge - Landry
- 00:34:25 2022 Gaming Review
- 00:37:08 Outro
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Being a Gamer Dad: Reloaded
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
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Impressions
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
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God of War Ragnarök Impressions
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
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Video Game Nostalgia
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
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Are Open World Games Bad?
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!
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Game Droughts and Backlogs
Summer 2022 is a bit slower than previous years, and people are saying that we're in what's called a game drought. So Landry and Jake define what a game drought looks like, analyze last years releases for the same time frame, and suggest some things you can do when you're waiting for the next big game.
Time codes:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:05:41) - What are ya playin'?
(00:15:31) - 2022 Game Drought
(00:39:36) - Outro
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Not E3 Recap
Well - we've officially made it out of Summer Games Fest, Not E3, Summer of Games, whatever you want to call it, and truth be told, it was kind of a letdown. That's not to say there weren't some cool announcements, but it feels like this year was lacking. Justin and Matthew from Nintendo Watcher join the podcast this week to discuss what games they've been playing, what they thought of Not E3, and a few announcements they were excited about.
Timecodes:
(00:06:20) - What are ya playin'?
(00:25:19) - Not E3 Recap
(00:36:59) - Favorite Announcements
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Episode 100 Extravaganza
Because it’s our 100th episode, we’re obviously going to change things up a bit. First of all, this show was recorded live! So if you are tuning in, we’re glad to have ya! If you’re listening to this as a podcast after the fact, go ahead and jump on over to Twitch and follow BitBloggist so you can chat with us as we’re recording! We're listing off possibilities for 'Not E3', and talkin' about games that RIP! Thanks for sticking with us on this journey. Here's to another 100 episodes (hopefully at a more consistent rate, lol)!
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(00:05:45) - What are ya playin'?
(00:29:55) - Not E3 Hype Moments
(00:43:06) - This Game(s) Rips!
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PS Plus Relaunch
Eric Higgins hops onto the podcast to discuss the newest PlayStation Plus subscription tiers. We break down cost, included games, and if we think one is better than the other. Don't miss a new segment we're trying out that's called - "This game RIPS."
Time Codes:
(00:00:23) Intro
(00:06:09) What are ya playin'?
(00:12:37) PS Plus Relaunch
(00:22:17) Available games
(00:34:09) Is it worth it
(00:40:52) This game RIPS
(00:44:40) Outro
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land Review
Nintendo’s latest first party title, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, has been out for about month now. We've had a few weeks to play enough of the game to give our review. We also discuss the recent rumors of Gameboy and Gameboy Advance games coming to Switch Online, and as always what we’ve been playing.
TimeCodes:
(00:00:20) - Intro
(00:04:02) - What are ya playin’?
(00:18:18) - GB and GBA games coming to Switch?
(00:28:44) - Kirby and the Forgotten Lands Review
(00:51:33) - Final Score/Recommend?
(00:55:50) - Outro
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2022 Best Picture Predictions
Zack and Jake meet again for the SIXTH annual Best Picture Predictions podcast. We're not just making predictions though, we're also talking about each of the ten nominated films, discussing the ups and downs, scientifically ranking them, AND THEN, we're predicting which film will take home the coveted award.
Timecodes:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:04:52) - Belfast
(00:12:38) - CODA
(00:23:50) - Don't Look Up
(00:32:18) - Drive My Car
(00:36:57) - Dune
(00:46:02) - King Richard
(00:53:39) - Licorice Pizza
(00:59:18) - Nightmare Alley
(01:08:38) - The Power of The Dog
(01:19:58) - West Side Story
(01:24:52) - Our Rankings and Predictions
(01:34:14) - Outro
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Games of 2022
Mark and Jake take a look at all of the games that are coming out in 2022. Those with confirmed release dates and those that are supposed to come out this year.
Time Codes:
- What are ya playin'? (00:03:38)
- Games with release dates (00:15:40)
- Games with unconfirmed release dates (00:39:45)
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Nintendo Switch Online - Worth It?
Is the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion worth it?
Join Landry and Jake this week as they talk about Nintendo's new $50 online service, and if it's worth your hard-earned money.
Timecodes:
- What are ya playin'? (00:07:01)
- NSO + Expansion Discussion (00:17:07)
- Outro (00:47:56)
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Our E3 2021 Recap and Review
Our E3 2021 Predictions and Analysis
Timecodes:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:04) - What’re Ya Playin’?
(00:18:04) - E3 Lineup So Far
(00:34:53) - What we would like to see from Nintendo
(00:50:18) - What we would like to see from Xbox
(01:01:38) - What we would like to see from PlayStation
(01:14:52) - Outro
New Pokémon Snap Review
What's Up With the PlayStation Hate?
Best Picture Predictions for the 93rd Oscars
Nintendo 2021 Predictions
PlayStation 2020 Year in Review
Nintendo 2020 Year In Review
Xbox 2020 Year In Review
The Game Awards Recap + PS5 Impressions
Our Top 5 Favorite Games of All Time
PS5 Showcase and Next-Gen Comparisons
Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary and Xbox Pricing!
Timecodes:
Intro - (00:00:00)
What are ya playin'? - (00:03:28)
Xbox Series S and X Thoughts - (00:11:30)
Super Mario 35th Anniversary Breakdown - (00:22:40)
Outro - (00:56:06)
Games of 2020 and Looking at Next Gen
The Last of Us Part 2 Spoilercast pt. 2
The Last of Us Part 2 Spoilercast pt. 1
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Timecodes:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:05:19) - The Last of Us Recap
(00:11:23) - The Last of Us Part 2 Gameplay
(00:32:09) - World Building
(00:42:55) - World Building
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Hype!
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:04:04) - What Are Ya Playin’?
(00:09:46) - Gaming During Quarantine
(00:13:44) - Everything is Cancelled!
(00:28:11) - Mario Remasters for Switch?
(00:41:29) - Arms in Smash Ultimate!
(00:44:14) - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Impressions
(01:09:07) - Outro
State of Gaming in 2020
2020 Oscars Predictions
The Best Nintendo Switch Games in 2019
Hobbs & Shaw Review
What's The Nintendo Switch Lite?
E3 2019 Recap
E3 2019 Predictions
