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Landry and Jake are back on the mics and ranking the ten best Nintendo Switch games on the eve of the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2. They also detail their experiences replaying Kingdom Hearts for the Gaming Club. Thanks for tuning in to talk about some stuff! Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro04:51 - The 10 Best Nintendo Switch Games53:06 - Game N' Watch March 202558:29 - Kingdom Hearts - Game of the Month Club01:17:39 - Outro

What's up, guys! Welcome to BitCast episode 127 for December 2024. We chat about our top games of 2024, review Donkey Kong Country 2 for the Game of the Month Club, and have a blast playing 'Name That Game Music!' Tune in to hear our thoughts on everything from Helldivers 2 to Balatro and much more. If you love gaming and fun discussions, don't miss out. Hit that subscribe button! 00:00 Intro 02:20 Our Favorite Games of 2024 01:02:42 Game of the Month Club - Donkey Kong Country 2 - Diddy's Kong Quest 01:16:41 Name That Game Music! 01:25:53 Outro Listen to Mark's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bZZouBGcCAZKLac13b4gs?si=feafd38a2103405c

Jake and Landry talk about how long a game should keep you entertained and chat about their experiences with Kena: Bridge of Spirits. They also dive into Thanksgiving cooking disasters, bouncy house injuries, and what's coming up in the gaming world for December. Don't miss everyone's favorite hit game, 'Name That Game Music'! Tune in for a cozy conversation about video games! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 07:14 How long should a game be entertaining? 30:13 Game n' Watch 39:55 Game of the Month - Kena: Bridge of Spirits 56:34 Name that Game Music! 01:05:35 Outro

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 To 40:35 Game of the Month 01:01:55 Name That Game Music 01:15:29 Outro

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 and Watch 49:40 Portal 2 - Game of the Month Club 01:02:58 Name That Game Music! 01:15:17 Outro #podcast #astrobot #vodcast #concord #playstation #sony #microsoft #nintendo #gamingnews #gamingpodcast

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 - Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition 01:20:34 Name that Game Music! 01:34:48 Outro

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 Game Music! 01:21:39 Outro

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 Soapbox Segment: Paper Mario the Thousand Year Door Remake 45:30 Game N' Watch June 2024 49:15 Game of the Month Club - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 01:04:29 Name That Game Music 01:14:36 Outro @RetroDodo https://www.patreon.com/retrododo/posts #podcast #bitcast #retrogaming #gaming #videogames #videogamemusic #gamingpodcast #vodcast #bitbloggist #princeofpersia

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 Nintendo's future endeavors. Notably, the duo reminisces about their favorite Wii U and 3DS games, provides a sneak peek at the ID at Xbox showcase, and ponders on upcoming Nintendo strategies. In a nod to their personal interests, the episode concludes with a brief foray into book recommendations, inviting listener interaction and shared nostalgia for gaming's golden days. Time Stamps: 0:00 April 2024 | BitCast 119 00:20 Intro 05:10 This Month in Gaming News 45:35 Game N' Watch May 2024 49:54 Game of the Month Club - Balatro 01:01:26 Name That Game Music 01:08:34 Outro

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

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

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!

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 Gmail! https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y18xMmM3ZjUzYjY1ZWZkMGYzZWEyNTZlZDM0MmJmOWVjMWRkMTA2NTQ3MzYxNGJmYzllY2NjNzYwMTQyMDFkYjJlQGdyb3VwLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20

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: https://bit.ly/3EdpEKW Visit the Site: https://bitbloggist.com BitCast theme by ok, tyler https://spoti.fi/3ECHGaR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcast-podcast/message

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: https://bitbloggist.com BitCast theme by ok, tyler https://spoti.fi/3ECHGaR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcast-podcast/message

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://anchor.fm/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 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 Visit the Site: https://bitbloggist.com BitCast theme by ok, tyler https://spoti.fi/3ECHGaR --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message

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: 00:00:00:00 Intro 00:04:12:08 What are ya playin'? 00:04:19:41 Justin - Chained Echoes 00:06:42:16 Jusin - Every 2D Simpsons Game 00:09:31:01 Matthew - Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remaster 00:10:43:40 Matthew - Okami HD 00:11:44:51 Jake - Tunic 00:13:57:27 Jake - Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga 00:15:16:17 List of 2023 Games 00:25:23:01 Like a Dragon: Ishin 00:30:09:10 One Piece Odyssey 00:32:26:13 Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 00:36:00:02 Hollow Knight Silksong 00:39:46:34 Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth 00:43:07:30 Sea of Stars 00:46:57:02 Final Fantasy 16 00:52:58:22 Hogwarts Legacy 00:58:20:48 Resident Evil 4 Remake 01:03:18:12 Outro Visit the Site: https://bitbloggist.com BitCast theme by ok, tyler https://spoti.fi/3ECHGaR --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message

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 Visit the Site: https://bitbloggist.com BitCast theme by ok, tyler https://spoti.fi/3ECHGaR --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message

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 Visit the Site: https://bitbloggist.com Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GoBOeC21L7c BitCast theme by ok, tyler https://spoti.fi/3ECHGaR --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message

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: 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: https://bitbloggist.com BitCast theme by ok, tyler https://spoti.fi/3ECHGaR --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message

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 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: https://bitbloggist.com BitCast theme by ok, tyler https://spoti.fi/3ECHGaR --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message

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: bitcast@bitbloggist.com Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message Listen to the podcast on your preferred service: Apple Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Stitcher Google Podcasts Castbox OverCast Amazon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/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 theme by ok, tyler https://open.spotify.com/artist/6D62E63jr6yHG5nYtG7fZS?si=OKgZkMWUTg6oxBoPIiDk-w --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message

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, tyler https://open.spotify.com/artist/6D62E63jr6yHG5nYtG7fZS?si=OKgZkMWUTg6oxBoPIiDk-w --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message

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 -- Visit the site https://bitbloggist.com -- Follow on Twitch https://twitch.tv/bitbloggist -- BitCast theme by ok, tyler https://open.spotify.com/artist/6D62E63jr6yHG5nYtG7fZS?si=JNut3h7ETBG7wOYARlJYCQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message

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 -- Visit the site https://bitbloggist.com -- Listen to the podcast, on your preferred service https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast -- BitCast theme by ok, tyler https://open.spotify.com/artist/6D62E63jr6yHG5nYtG7fZS?si=OKgZkMWUTg6oxBoPIiDk-w --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message

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)! Timecodes: (00:05:45) - What are ya playin'? (00:29:55) - Not E3 Hype Moments (00:43:06) - This Game(s) Rips! -- Watch live on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/bitbloggist -- Visit the site https://bitbloggist.com -- Listen to the podcast, on your preferred service https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast -- BitCast theme by ok, tyler https://open.spotify.com/artist/6D62E63jr6yHG5nYtG7fZS?si=OKgZkMWUTg6oxBoPIiDk-w --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message

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 Links: -- Visit the site https://bitbloggist.com -- BitCast theme by ok, tyler https://open.spotify.com/artist/6D62E63jr6yHG5nYtG7fZS?si=JNut3h7ETBG7wOYARlJYCQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message

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 Links: -- Visit the site https://bitbloggist.com -- BitCast theme by ok, tyler https://open.spotify.com/artist/6D62E63jr6yHG5nYtG7fZS?si=JNut3h7ETBG7wOYARlJYCQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message

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 -- Visit the site https://bitbloggist.com -- BitCast theme by ok, tyler https://open.spotify.com/artist/6D62E63jr6yHG5nYtG7fZS?si=JNut3h7ETBG7wOYARlJYCQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message

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) -- Visit bitbloggist.com -- Listen to the podcast on your preferred service -- BitCast theme by ok, tyler --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message

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) Podcast Theme by ok, tyler --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitcast-podcast/message

We've had our predictions episode, now it's time to review E3 2021. Landry, Mark, Matt, and Jake talk about their favorite moments, their biggest letdowns, and of course, their overall thoughts.

Landry, Jake, and Mark talk about E3 2021. The different shows that are currently scheduled are all over the place, and it's the first time in history that we'll have an 'All Digital' E3!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

Landry Smith joins the podcast to talk about New Pokémon Snap for the Nintendo Switch. We break down new mechanics in the game, anything we dislike, and of course, whether or not it's worth your hard-earned money.Timecodes: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:39) - What’re Ya Playin’?(00:16:21) - New Pokémon Snap Impressions(00:36:21) - Outro

This is not an inflammatory console war discussion of who's doing best. Instead, Landry wants the people to know that businesses need to act like businesses, even in and the gaming industry. Recent reporting however, seems to suggest that PlayStation has been making bad moves. Let's talk about that.Time Codes:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:04:44) - What’re Ya Playin?(00:17:20) - PlayStation Bad Press?(00:42:59) - Outro

It's our FIFTH year for our annual Oscars or Academy Awards podcast. Zack and Jake discuss all of the best picture nominees and which one they think will win. Even if you don't intend on watching the Oscars, but have an interest in some of these movies, you should definitely listen in!Listen to this podcast on your preferred service. Intro music by ok, tyler Be a part of the show by following us on Instagram or Facebook, or by sending topic suggestions to bitcast@bitbloggist.com.Timecodes: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:54) - The Father(00:11:21) - Judas and The Black Messiah(00:19:13) - Mank(00:27:44) - Minari(00:31:24) - Nomadland(00:38:10) - Promising Young Woman(00:47:26) - Sound of Metal(00:55:15) - The Trial of The Chicago 7(01:01:03) - Predictions for Winner(01:05:42) - Outro

This is our first four-man zoom podcast and it's one you don't want to miss! Landry, Mark, Matt, and Jake are on the podcast this week to talk about what they hope to see from Nintendo in 2021, along with their own pie-in-the-sky prediction. Listen in to see if you think our dreams will become reality!Timecodes: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:51) - What are ya playin?(00:07:02) - Confirmed Switch Games in 2021(00:17:04) - Soft Predictions(00:32:12) - Pie in the Sky Predictions(00:41:59) - Landry Roulette(00:44:06) - Outro

The last podcast in our Year in Review series is finally here. Jake and Eric jump on the mics to discuss the Good, Bad, and Ugly of 2020 for PlayStation. Last year we saw the release of the PlayStation 5, along with a slew of other excellent titles like: The Last of Us: Part 2, Ghosts of Tsushima, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Spider-man: Miles Morales, and much more.

Let's talk about how Nintendo did in 2020! Nintendo had a pretty solid year overall, but didn't quite release as many games as they may have hoped. I guess a pandemic tends to slow things down. Regardless, Matt and Jake talk about the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly for everything Nintendo Switch.Timecodes: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:15) - What’re ya playin?(00:10:58) - Nintendo 2020 Year In Review(00:11:15) - The Ugly(00:18:03) - The Bad(00:23:03) - The Good(00:37:39) - Overall Grade(00:39:03) - Outro

2020 was a pretty rough year for many reasons. Gaming however, seemed to be more popular than ever. Xbox had a mixed bag of a year, so Mark and Jake get together to discuss. In 2020, we saw: the Halo Infinite delay, Xbox Series X and S launch, Zenimax and Bethesda acquisition, Game Pass continued growth, and much more.

Landry and Jake talk about the 2020 Game Awards, and Jake gives his impressions on owning the PS5 so far.Listen to this podcast on your preferred service. Check out https://sneswitch.wordpress.com/ to see all of Landry’s latest writings, or hit him up on Twitter at @SNESwitch.Intro music by ok, tyler Timecodes: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:23) - Thoughts on PlayStation 5(00:09:27) - What are ya playin’?(00:17:38) - New Segment: Higher or Lower(00:29:58) - 2020 Game Awards Reaction(01:02:22) - OutroBe a part of the show by following us on Instagram or Facebook, or by sending topic suggestions to bitcast@bitbloggist.com.

This is a special episode where we take a break from the news cycle, and talk about our top five favorite games of all time. We would list out the games for you here, but that would ruin all of the fun. Tune in to take a trip down memory lane with Landry and Jake. What's your 'Top 5'?(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:46) - Getting Old(00:06:30) - What are ya playin’?(00:10:16) - Our 5 Favorite Games of All Time(01:15:53) - Outro

We finally know the details of the PS5's pricing and release date. BitCast newcomer Joe Saltich joins the show this week, and we walk through everything that was announced in the showcase. Of course with any new information about next generation consoles, it's only fitting that we compare the two and predict who we think will come out on top!Timecodes:Intro - (00:00:00)What are ya playin’? - (00:05:02)PS5 Showcase Review - (00:10:52)Xbox Series vs. PS5 Showdown - (00:24:41)Outro - (00:54:09)

Landry and Jake have the pleasure of discussing a rather large week of news! The Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary was full of surprises, the best obviously being the long-rumored, Super Mario 3D All Stars Collection! Also, Xbox confirmed the pricing and release date for their TWO next-gen consoles, the Xbox Series S and X. Tune in, to talk about some stuff!

Mark and Jake talk about what games they're playing (00:02:51), games of 2020 (00:08:05), game of the year (00:28:56), Nintendo's marketing (00:31:34), Switch 2 rumors (00:41:09), and place their bets on the next gen console winner (00:43:03).

We're back with part two of our spoilercast discussing... you guessed it, The Last of Us Part 2. Ryan, Landry, and Jake talk about the final moments of the game, and go into any other details that we found interesting.

Sorry for any confusion but this is part one of our spoiler-filled review for The Last of Us Part 2. Landry, Ryan, and Jake talk about everything that's happened up to this sequel in the first game, break down gameplay, world-building, and much more. We absolutely love this game, and hope you enjoy hearing us nerd out about it. Please check out the following links for local Chattanooga BLM Charities: https://www.calebcha.org/donate.html https://concernedcitizensforjustice.org/donate-store/ 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 Be a part of the show by following us on Instagram or Facebook, or by sending topic suggestions to bitcast@bitbloggist.com.