State of the Save

3...2...1....RAAAAACE! It's time for Michael and Tanner to break down one of Nintendo's greatest and often forgotten franchises: F-Zero. In Part 1, we break down the history of the series from its inception all the way through F-Zero Maximum Velocity, as well as detailing our thoughts on each game. This is the biggest and most elaborate episode of State of the Save yet! I hope you all enjoy it. Show us your moves by leaving a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofthesave/message

Michael continues breaking down his favorite games from every year while slowly realizing he left Arcade Racers behind in favor of Single-Player Fighting Games. Music: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠ Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofthesave/message

It's a special solo show for State of the Save as Michael takes some time in-between GameClubs to go Year-By-Year to discuss his favorite games from each one. Plus, he gives an update on his progress in Baldur's Gate 3, also THERE'S A NEW F-ZERO! Music: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠ Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro

Moon Moon, Ja Ja. Michael and John take Europe from Deathshead and live to tell the tale...after dying in the same hallway over and over. That's right, it's time to discuss the second half of Wolfenstein: The New Order! Before the discussion, Michael and John spend some time talking about Baldur's Gate III!. Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:43 - Baldur's Gate III 25:26 - Wolfenstein: The New Order (Chapters 9 - The Ending) As always, follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Twitter for Show Updates and general social media stuff. We're also on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok for Streams, Podcast Clips, and other shenanigans. Music: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠ Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro

Michael returns to Castle Wolfenstein, to play through a game he did not finish back in 2016, and he recruits John to join him. Together, they discuss the first half of Wolfenstein: The New Order, playing through Mission 8: Camp Belica. Join us in 2 weeks for Part 2! As always, follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Twitter for Show Updates and general social media stuff. We're also on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok for Streams, Podcast Clips, and other shenanigans. Music: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠ Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro

It's time for some good, old fashioned, Fascist butt-kicking. But before that, we have to do some research. Join Michael as he prepares us for our GameClub of 2014's Wolfenstein: The New Order This will be a 2 part series: Part 1 will cover until the end of Chapter 8: Camp Belica Part 2 will cover the rest of the game. Until then, we'll see you in a couple of weeks Music: Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/MNbfbvZR10A⁠⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠https://alplus.io/chicago⁠⁠⁠ Track: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood

Apologies for the delayed episode, my heat went out so that was fun. Tanner joins Michael as they investigate the disappearance of a space crew contracted by a shady corporation. What could possibly go wrong? I'll tell you: several in-the-weeds conversations about Sci-Fi movies. As always, follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Twitter for Show Updates and general social media stuff. We're also on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok for Streams, Podcast Clips, and other shenanigans. Music: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠ Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro

MegaMan.EXE is our WHAT?! We talk about some wild revelations and mechanics in the second part of our Mega Man: Battle Network GameClub. Plus, we lay down some prep for our next game, Tacoma. Jack-In to this podcast (or the closest potted plant) and join us. stateofthesave@gmail.com and @stateofthesave on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube.  Timecodes - 0:00 - Intro 25:45 - Mega Man Battle Network Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]   Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood

Grab your PETs and Jack-In so we can take down the WWW! It's time to throw it back to early 2000s internet culture and discuss our time with Mega Man Battle Network. Tanner joins Michael for his first GameClub episode of the show, too! This first part covers up to the fight with Colorman.EXE. As always, follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Twitter for Show Updates and general social media stuff. We're also on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok for Streams, Podcast Clips, and other shenanigans. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 8:53 - Final Fantasy XIV (14) 18:58 - Street fighter VI 22:52 - Mega Man Battle Network Music: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠ Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro

Michael and John lay the groundwork for the next GameClub - Mega Man Battle Network. Grab your PETs and Jack-In with us as we detail the fun we'll have this Thursday on State of the Save. This will be a 2 part series: Part 1 of our Battle Network discussion will cover from the game's beginning to the boss fight with Colorman.EXE Part 2 will cover the rest of the game. Until then, We'll Jack-Out and see you later this week! Music: Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/MNbfbvZR10A⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠https://alplus.io/chicago⁠⁠ Track: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood

Grab your Huff 'n Puffs, because it's time to blow the house down as we talk about the final Episodes of The Wolf Among Us. Michael and John do everything they can to not make Snow White mad while hunting down the mysterious Crooked Man. They also touch on their time with Tears of the Kingdom and Street Fighter 6. As always, follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Twitter for Show Updates and general social media stuff. We're also on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok for Streams, Podcast Clips, and other shenanigans. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 2:35 - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 12:25 - Street Fighter 6 27:25 - The Wolf Among Us Music: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠ Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro

With Eric away, John and Michael take a trip to Fabletown, NYC to unravel a conspiracy in our GameClub of The Wolf Among Us. We also talk about our time with the new Zelda, Tears of the Kingdom. As always, follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Twitter for Show Updates and general social media stuff. We're also on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok for Streams, Podcast Clips, and other shenanigans. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro/Housekeeping 2:55 - Resident Evil 4 Remake 7:00 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 19:50 - The Wolf Among Us (Episode 1 - The First 2 Scenes of Episode 3) Music: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠ Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro

Hello Listeners, This is a quick Show Update for you guys. Some scheduling stuff got weird this week, so I wanted to keep you all in the loop as to what's happening. Here's the basic bullet points: 1. We are hoping to record God of War: Part 2 this weekend. That way I can have it uploaded by early next week at the latest, depending on when we can meet up 2. Eric is taking the next game off. He's been doing this show for nearly three years straight and needs a short break. 3. Michael and John will be taking on the next GameClub: The Wolf Among Us. Those episodes will be keeping with our usual bi-weekly schedule. Wolf Among Us Stopping Point: About 30 minutes into Episode 3: A Crooked Mile - You will be given a choice of 3 locations to investigate. Pick one, then stop. Music: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠

Kratos is mad! On this exciting GameClub of State of the Save, Eric and Michael dive into the very first God of War for the first time. What they discover is a deeper, more interesting game than they thought. Grab your Chains of Chaos and join us as we talk about some cool camera movements and a surprsingly good story. As always, follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Twitter for Show Updates and general social media stuff. We're also on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok for Streams, Podcast Clips, and other shenanigans. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro/Games We've Been Playing 12:37 - God of War Music: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠ Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro

We grab our Codexes and head back to the 41st Millennium to talk about the second half of Warhammer Space Marine! Nick also joins us, once again. Plus, we prepare for our next game: God of War (2005)! As always, follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Twitter for Show Updates and general social media stuff. We're also on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok for Streams, Podcast Clips, and other shenanigans. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro/Meet Your Maker 15:30 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land 21:30 - Resident Evil 4 26:35 - Warhammer Space Marine 1:14:50 - God of War (2005) Prep Music: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠ Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro

Long Live The Emperor! Nick is back with us for our discussion on the first 2 Acts of Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine. Eric and Nick serve as Warhammer lore masters to teach newcomer, Michael, all about the 40K universe. As always, follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Twitter for Show Updates. We're also on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok for Streams, Podcast Clips, and other shenanigans. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro/Resident Evil 4 10:00 - Warhammer Space Marine Music: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠ Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro

The Resident Evil 4 Remake is out, so we re-assemble the RE4 GameClub crew (John's back, guys!) to give our thoughts on the new game. What do we like better in the remake? What do we prefer in the original? Did anyone here solve the hexagon puzzle? Join us, Stranger, as we answer these questions! See you later this week for Part 1 of our Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine GameClub! Track: Blue — Declan DP [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/Tu63TwPG0RA​⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠https://alplus.io/Blue​⁠ Track:  Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠https://alplus.io/metro⁠ Track:  Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]   Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood

FOR THE EMPEROR! It is time to join our brothers in arms and put on some sick armor. Eric leads Michael on a brief introduction into Warhammer Lore and prepares him for the trials that lay ahead. Our first part of the Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine GameClub debuts next week. If you want to play along, play through Chapters 1-8. When you start a turret section on an airship, STOP. Music: Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/MNbfbvZR10A⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠https://alplus.io/chicago⁠ Track: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood

The X-Parasite has taken over the podcast! It's time to put on a weaker, yet somehow cooler, power suit to save the galaxy! Is it a good story? We argue about that! It's time to discuss Metroid Fusion! Plus, Eric details his story about how he acquired this game back in 2002, Michael gushes of the RE4 Demo, and we lay the prep work down for our next game: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. Any Objections? As always, follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Twitter for Show Updates. We're also on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok for Streams, Podcast Clips, and other shenanigans. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro/Splinter Cell Overall Thoughts 26:38 - Metroid Fusion Music: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠ Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠https://alplus.io/metro

Our First Nintendo-made game! Before we take a trip to SR388, it's time to make sure we're armed with everything we need to undertake this DREADful mission ahead of us. Allow us to be your onboard Ship AI, and give you the lowdown on Metroid Fusion before the tackle the game in its entirety next week. As always, follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Twitter for Show Updates. We're also on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok for Streams, Podcast Clips, and other shenanigans. Music: Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/MNbfbvZR10A Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/chicago Track: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our time with Splinter Cell may be finished, but we look back and discuss our time with the game with....mostly fondness. Like last episode, we discuss our time with each mission, as well as their highs and lows. Plus, Eric talks about his time with Atomic Heart, Michael touches base with Judgment and we lay down the Prep Work for our next game: Metroid Fusion! As always, follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Twitter for Show Updates. We're also on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok for Streams, Podcast Clips, and other shenanigans. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro/Splinter Cell Overall Thoughts 8:35 - Atomic Heart 19:15 - Judgement 24:00 - Our Resident Evil 4 Excitement 28:10 - Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Music: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

*Night Vision Goggles Sound* It's time to hide in the shadows and discuss how much we came away impressed with the first half of Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. We break down our experience with each mission in the first half. Eric also talks about returning to Elden Ring, and Michael is drug back into Kamurocho while playing Judgment, a spinoff of the popular Yakuza series. All this and more in this high stakes, action packed episode of State of the Save. As always, follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Twitter for Show Updates. We're also on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok for Streams, Podcast Clips, and other shenanigans. Music: Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sam, before you dive into Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, it's important that you get a baseline historical context for the game, so you can have some layer of knowledge before diving head-first into this Stealth series. My advice would be to listen to this episode, gather intel, then play Splinter Cell. However, this is your mission, Sam. I know you'll do what's best. For our new listeners, if you have listened to the Splinter Cell segment of Jedi: Fallen Order Part 3, you have already heard this. These segmented-out Prep Episodes are for people who did not catch the last game club but still want to see what's next for the show. Music: Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/MNbfbvZR10A Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/chicago Track: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's time to roll credits on Jedi: Fallen Order, as we tackle an extremely story-heavy back third. We also discuss the Nintendo Direct as well as some backlog games to finish before the big 2023 game releases. Follow us on YouTube and Twitch for some random video game hijinks, or TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter for updates, game hints, and tomfoolery NEXT EPISODE: We begin our GameClub of Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. Play up through Mission 5 - Displace and watch the cutscene for Mission 6. Also, your reviews, answers, and emails go a long way to keeping this show alive. Thank you to everyone who reaches out! Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro/Star Wars 8:14 - Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 15:50 - Goldeneye 007 17:35 - Age of Empires 2 22:40 - Nintendo Direct February 2023 40:30 - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 1:41:00 - Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Prep Music: Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We heal our connection to the Force by playing some more Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, covering up to the Boss Fight with Gorgara. Also, Michael gets strange(real), and Eric talks clearing out his backlog before new, shiny games come out. Join us in 2 weeks for Part 3, where we will finish the game, then lay the groundwork for our next gameclub. Here's a hint: It's Ubisoft's highest rated game ever. Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter for updates, game hints, and tomfoolery For Part 3 - We will finish his game, then lay the groundwork for our next game. Here's a hint: It's Ubisoft's highest rated game ever. Also, your reviews, answers, and emails go a long way to keeping this show alive. Thank you to everyone who reaches out! Timecodes: :34 - Intro/Music Talk 7:00 - Jedi: Fallen Order Impressions 9:40 - Ace Combat Series 20:20 - The Last of Us HBO Series 30:20 - Eric's backlog cleanup 34:37 - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Music: Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grab some seat and join us for our first GameClub Podcast of Season 4 (or State of the Save 2.0 if ya nasty). We discuss Cal Kestis' journey through a Galaxy Far, Far Away from the beginning up through the end of the first questline on Kashyyyk. Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter for updates and shenanigans. Here's to the start of a new season! A HUGE "Thank You!" to Dual Moon Designs for our new Podcast Cover Art! For Part 2 - The stopping point is after the boss fight with Gorgara. Once Bat-Boy is fully dead, stop and join us for Part 2! Timecodes: :34 - Intro 4:00 - Atari 50 7:25 - Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII: Reunion 14:15 - Disco Elysium 16:20 - It's Backlog Season 17:38 - Inscryption 18:30 - Insurgency: Sandstorm 19:50 - Rainbow Six: Siege has WWE Skins now 22:20 - Kenny Omega Sephiroth entrance 25:39 - star wars Jedi: Fallen Order Music: Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The white smoke appeared over the Podcast Studio, which means that we have finalized the Season 3 list, ranking every single game we've played in the 2 1/2 years we've been doing this show. Can Life is Strange pull out another victory? Which game will reign supreme? Will Grim Fandango still be too low? Are Dead Space fans still mad at us? Find out! We're starting Season 4 in Two Weeks with Star Wars - Jedi: Fallen Order. Part 1 will cover from the beginning through the first storyline in Kashyyyk. When you have to go back to the previous planet for story reasons, that is the stopping point. Have a Happy New Year, everyone! Music: Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

'Twas the week before Christmas, and on your podcast app;  State of the Save begins their end of year chat. They discuss the whole season, reflecting on its games, While telling their reasons they've given acclaim. They look back on the year, the movies they watched, And even the music they've listened to a lot. To top it all off, they end with this gift: "Join us in 2 weeks as we bring out The List" Timecodes :34 - Intro 4:35 - Elden Ring 11:18 - Neon White 14:00 - TMNT: Shredder's Revenge 17:42 - Immortality 24:18 - Trek to Yomi 27:10 - Vampire Survivors 32:55 - Reflecting on Season 3's Games 1:04:00 - Our favorite things from this year (movies, books, music) 1:32:00 - 2023 games we're excited about 1:53:00 - High on Life Music: Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's time to slide, shoot, and…. sit behind cover while we wait for our suit to recharge. That's right, it's Vanquish time once again! Also, Michael is frustrated with the new Pokémon's technical issues and Eric enters the Warzone DMZ. Join us in December for the holiday shows, where we will celebrate the games of the season before we fight about their placement on “The List” Want to be a part of the Holiday shows? Write in to StateoftheSave@gmail.com or DM us on any social media (@stateofthesave) and tell us your favorite games of 2022, your favorite Season 3 episodes, or just tell us that our list is objectively wrong. Timecodes: 00:00 - Ad 00:34 - Intro 02:45 - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 23:20 - Sonic Frontiers 28:15 - Call of Duty Warzone 2 42:20 - Vanquish! Music: Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's time to slide, slow time, and fight robots as Eric and Michael start off our Vanquish game club with part 1. We also talk about some stories from our hunts in the used game stores and what other games we have been playing. So smoke them if you got them and send us your thoughts @stateofthesave on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. You can also send us an email at stateofthesave@gmail.com. Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]   Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We complete our game club on Parasite Eve this week as the spooky season comes to a close. Eric keeps Michael in the dark on his feelings on the game, Michael can't explain evil kidneys, and Eric talks trash on COD streamers. It's a good time for all. We also let you in our what our next game will be so you can play along. Follow us @stateofthesave on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. Send your emails to stateofthesave@gmail.com. Timecodes: 0:34 - Intro 4:55 - Marvel Snap 15:45 - Elden Ring 18:49 - Phantom Abyss 26:15 - Overwatch 2 31:35 - Parasite Eve 1:27:30 - Vanquish! (Next Game) Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's spooky time which means it's time for Eric and Michael to bust out the spooky games and this year we have a cult classic with Parasite Eve. Join us as we go back to 1998 and see if it is full of spooky delights or fails at the frights. 0:00 - Ad 0:34 - Intro 2:50 - Bear & Breakfast 11:20 - Chivalry 2 14:20 - Overwatch 2 26:45 - Parasite Eve stateofthesave@gmail.com and @stateofthesave on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube. Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Parasite Eve is a game Michael wanted to play for the show since we started doing this 2 years ago. Join us, as we dive into this Cult Classic PS1 RPG. PLUS, we have a summary of the Prequel Novel for the game so you will be completely ready for every twist and turn of the story. 0:00 - Ad 0:34 - Intro 16:30 - Parasite Eve Book Summary Music: Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/MNbfbvZR10A Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/chicago Track: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The boys are grumpy this week as we talk about the games we have been playing, but bounce back as we get hyped to talk about finishing our game club on Batman Arkham Asylum. We also announce our yearly spooky game of the year to celebrate the Halloween season so make sure you join us to find out all about it.  Timecodes :34 - Intro 4:24 - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword 14:00 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Beta 17:40 - Deathloop 19:00 - Prodeus 35:40 - Batman: Arkham Asylum 1:20:50 - Parasite Eve Prep stateofthesave@gmail.com  for any emails you would like to send in. @stateofthesave to follow us on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube.  Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]   Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the madhouse, Batman! Eric and Michael book their stay at Arkham Asylum to discuss the game at length, covering up to the point where we ruin Harley Quinn's gymnastic routine. Michael also shares his favorite announcements from TGS week, and Eric still can't win a game of Warhammer: Killteam. If you like the show, you can follow our shenanigans @stateofthesave at Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We also have a YouTube and Twitch channel where we play weird stuff. Timecodes: :34 - Intro 2:15 - Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life 4:53 - Goldeneye is back in the dumbest way 16:17 - Street Fighter 6 21:13 - Immortality 23:29 - Wolfenstein: The Old Blood 27:58 - Metal Hellsinger 30:00 - Warhammer 40K Killteam 31:38 - Batman : Arkham Asylum Music: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We have another prep episode for you this week. Eric and Michael get you up to speed so that you can play along with us as we dive deep into Batman Arkham Asylum. Its going to be another great game club so make sure you come back next week for part 1! CUTOFF POINT: HARLEY QUINN BOSS FIGHT Follow us @stateofthesave on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram. Send your emails to stateofthesave@gmail.com and check us out on YouTube at State of the Save. Music: Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/MNbfbvZR10A Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/chicago Track: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We have survived Dubai and returned to tell the story....depending on which ending you make canon. Join us as we break down and dig deep into this hidden gem of a game. Also we talk Immortality and make sure you check the time codes for our spoiler talk. Batman Arkham Asylum is next for us and if you're playing along make sure to stop at the end of the Harley Quinn boss fight. Follow us @stateofthesave on Tiki's Tok and send your emails to stateofthesave@gmail.com. :34 Intro 2:06 Neon White 13:58 - Immortality 16:24- Immortality Spoilers Start!! 34:45- Immortality Spoilers End!! 34:55 - Flesh and Blood/Tabletop Discussion 37:45 - Spec Ops: The Line (Chapter 10-Epilogue) 1:42:38 - Batman: Arkham Asylum Prep Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Things get heavy this episode as Eric and Michael talk the extremely underrated Spec Ops The Line. This is such a fascinating game for its time that holds up so well in the year 2022. There is a ton of things to go over here and we hope you join us for part 2 when we finish the game. @stateofthesave on Tik Tok. stateofthesave@gmail.com Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As Leon and Ashley jetski off into the sunset, we break down Chapter 5 of Resident Evil 4. Can this game keep up its amazing gameplay for one more chapter, or is the troubled development starting to rear its head? Plus, Eric and Michael prepare for the next game - Spec Ops: The Line (Part 1 will cover up to the START of Chapter 10: Riggs Want more State of the Save: We have officially launched our YouTube and Twitch Channels! You can also chat with us on our social media (TikTok, Instagram, Twitter) @stateofthesave. Timecodes: :34 - Intro/COVID/Preamble 6:00 - Pokémon Legends: Arceus 17:40 - Gears of War: Ultimate Edition 19:10 - Gravity Rush 2 25:20 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Randomizer 32:00 - Multiverses 36:00 - Warhammer Figurines 38:00 - Resident Evil 4 Overview 49:00 - Resident Evil 4 Chapter 5 1:40:35 - Spec Ops: The Line Prep Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The crew is back again to discuss the twist and turns of one of the craziest games of all time. Resident Evil 4 has always meant a lot to me and to see the game experienced through our guest, John's, eyes for the first time has been great! So pack your bags (or just put in your headphones) and join us for part 2! Follow us @stateofthesave on TikTok and Instagram and send your emails to stateofthesave@gmail.com. Timecodes: :34 - Intro 9:55 - Uncharted: The Lost Legacy 24:05 - Fire Emblem: Three Houses 36:00 - Resident Evil 4 1:41:05 - RE4 Remake Theories Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Resident Evil 4 has been a game we have wanted to play since the beginning of this show. Eric, Michael, and guest John talk through their trip to the Spanish countryside to see what our boy Leon is doing. So join us for another great show! Send in your thoughts to stateofthesave@gmail.com and follow us @stateofthesave on TIkTok, Instagram, and Twitter to keep up with what's happening with the show. Timecodes: :34 - Intro 2:59 - Final Fantasy VII Remake INTERmission DLC 10:35 - Earthbound 16:36 - Red Dead Redemption 2 27:46 - Card Games/flesh and Blood 35:27 - Resident Evil 4 Gameclub Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our next game for the show will be a big one, as we play Eric's favorite game of all time! Resident Evil 4 has been on our list since the beginning of the show so it's great to get around to it. We wanted to drop a special episode to get everyone pumped and up to speed. Join us next Wednesday for part one of our play through. Follow us @stateofthesave on TikTok and send your emails to stateofthesave@gmail.com. Music: Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/MNbfbvZR10A Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/chicago Track: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Part two of our game club of Tomb Raider Underworld is here and Eric and Michael are here to share all there takes on the last adventure of Lara Croft before the major reboot of the franchise! Not only do we talk about our tomb raiding, but we also talk the other games we have been playing and what will be our next game for the show! So join us and make sure to follow us on your favorite podcasting app. Timecodes: :34 - Intro 3:20 - Pokémon Snap 12:22 - Windjammers 2 13:15 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge 16:10 - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 18:35 - Metal Hellsinger 23:45 - Tomb Raider: Underworld 1:22:22 - Resident Evil 4 Prep Send your emails to stateofthesave@gmail.com and follow us @stateofthesave on TikTok. Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

NOTE: We had some technical issues before/during the show, so there is a few short instances where the audio is a bit off. Eric, Nick, and Michael sit down and talk through all the cool new games shown off at the various press conferences during what used to be E3 season. We give you a full run down of what we are excited about and what you need to go check out! So join us for a fun show as always and we will be back next week for Tomb Raider Underworld part 2. Send your emails to stateofthesave@gmail.com and follow us @stateofthesave on TikTok. Timecodes: 0:34 - Intro 4:45 - Not-E3 overall impressions 9:10 - Star Wars Celebration 12:19 - Pokémon Sarlet/Violet 15:39 - Warhammer Skulls 23:33 - Sony State of Play/Resident Evil 4 25:22 - PSVR2 28:50 - The Callisto Protocol 31:17 - Street Fighter 6 35:04 - Final Fantasy XVI 36:56 - Sonic Central 39:29 - Black Voices in Gaming 40:07 - Summer Games Fest 44:00 - Witchfire 45:10 - Routine 46:31 - That Weird Dwane Johnson Cameo 54:55 - Marvel Midnight Sons 56:20 - Neon White 58:15 - Metal Hellsinger 1:01:15 - Gotham Knights 1:02:15 - The Last of Us Part 1 1:07:40 - Watch Day of the Devs 1:07:59 - Devolver Digital Direct 1:12:50 - IGN Summer of Gaming Expo 1:14:26 - Netflix Geeked Week Gaming 1:16:07 - A bunch of indie showcases 1:16:44 - Immortality 1:19:05 - More Indie Showcases 1:19:30 - Xbox/Bethesda Showcase 1:19:58 - Redfall 1:21:55 - Hollow Knight: Silksong 1:23:09 - High on Life 1:25:55 - Riot Games Gamepass 1:27:40 - Halo in Flight Simulator 1:28:25 - Overwatch 2 1:29:16 - Diablo 4 1:31:31 - Scorn 1:33:18 - Pentiment 1:34:30 - Persona 3/4/5 coming to Gamepass 1:35:54 - Hideo Kojima's Microsoft Project 1:40:55 - Starfield 1:42:52 - The PC Gaming Show 1:43:40 - Camcom Showcase 1:45:00 - Exoprimal 1:45:44 - Resident Evil Village New Content 1:48:10 - Final Fantasy VII 25th Anniversary Celebration 1:48:40 - Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth 1:52:20 - DNF Duel 1:52:36 - Choo Choo Charles 1:53:30 - Bear and Breakfast 1:54:00 - Signalis 1:55:25 - Will E3 come back? Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our video game club, State of the Save, is back with a fascinating look at Tomb Raider Underworld. We look at the last of Lara's adventures before the reboot of the franchise with Tomb Raider 2013. Eric and Michael breakdown the first half of the game up to the mission Xibalba and share their thoughts. They also discuss some general gaming shenanigans as always. We hope you join us and make sure if you are playing along to finish the game before part two in just two weeks! State of the Save is on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @stateofthesave. You can also shoot a email to stateofthesave@gmail.com. Remember to hit the 5 stars and if you would kindly leave a review we would really appreciate it! timecodes: :34 - Intro 1:53 - Housekeeping 4:35- Not-E3 Wrap-Up show next week 6:12 - Street Fighter Series (II, Alpha, Third Strike, Super IV Arcade Edition) 18:55 - Trek to Yomi 20:45 - Ninja Gaiden Sigma 26:45 - WWE 2K22 29:28 - Tomb Raider Underworld Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We have reached the end of the journey that is Metal Gear Solid 2 and are left with many questions. Are we real? Is this show real? In this time of questions we have one thing that we can trust.......that you can follow State of the Save on all your favorite podcasting apps as well as on social media @stateofthesave on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram! You can send your emails to stateofthesave@gmail.com also. It's a great show and we will be back in two weeks for Part 1 of our next game Tomb Raider: Underworld! See you then. Timecodes: :34 - Intro 2:05 - Monster Hunter: Rise 6:40 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons 9:30 - WWE 2K22 24:38 - Sniper Elite 5 25:50 - Not E3/ Star Wars - Jedi Survivor/ Star Wars - Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords 30:15 - Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty 43:40 - CONTENT WARNING: R**e, Sui**de, In**st 52:25 - End of Content Warning - Heading into Arsenal Gear 1:22:45 - The Final Battle 1:38:35 - The Story themes of the Metal Gear Solid Trilogy 1:59:04 - Nick's thoughts on Metal Gear Solid 2's Ending 2:02:00 - Tomb Raider: Underworld Prep Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We have a great show this week as we continue our play through of Metal Gear Solid 2 Sons of Liberty. Not only that, but we talk through a few other games that we have been enjoying as of late. Make sure to subscribe and leave a five star review so that you don't miss our next show, which will be the grand finally of MGS 2! Send a email to stateofthesave@gmail.com and follow us @stateofthesave on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. timecodes: :34 - Intro 2:32 - Bugsnax 7:30 - Inscryption 10:10 - Monster Hunter: Rise 13:38 - Trek to Yomi 18:42 - Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions 19:30- Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (edited) 1:18:00 - Metal Gear Solid V 1:20:35 - Nick's Questions about MGS2 Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The whole crew is together to continue the saga of Metal Gear Solid! Our flag ship game series continues with part 1 of this 3-parter, coving from the beginning of the game until the Boss Fight with Fatman, so join us and play along. For the next show, we will cover up to the Boss Fight with Vamp. Also, hit us up on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram @stateofthesave and send your emails to stateofthesave@gmail.com. Timecodes: :34 - Intro 6:15 - The Fast and Furious Franchise 11:55 - Marvel Movies 21:30 - Monster Hunter: Rise 29:10 - Michael's Retro Game Grabs 32:50 - Lost in Random 37:00 - Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Guess who's back! State of the Save is back! We are finishing Half Life 2 this episode and we are telling the world our next game (drum roll please)......... Metal Gear Solid 2 Sons of Liberty. That's right, we are continuing our play through of the Metal Gear saga. If you want to play along with us, your stopping point is right after the Mad Bomber Boss fight. This will be a three parter so get hyped! If you want to reach out to us you can at stateofthesave@gmail.com and follow us @stateofthesave on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Timecodes: :34 - Intro 2:30 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 13:05 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons 16:55 - Elden Ring 27:15 - The Halo Series 32:10 - Half-Life 2 1:43:00 - Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rise and shine State of the Save Universe, rise and shine. Half Life 2 is our next game! So join Eric and Michael as we play up through the mission Sandtraps and discuss it. There's a ton of fun talk on this show from games and tv to this years Wrestlemania. Make sure you follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @stateofthesave and send your emails to stateofthesave@gmail.com. Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A TIMECODES: :34 - Intro 6:45 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons 9:48 - Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth 14:12 - Hot Wheels: Unleashed 22:25 - Wrestlemania 32:48 - Halo TV Series 37:22 - Half-Life 2 Overview 47:18 - Half-Life 2 Campaign --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We hop into some more minds to discuss the second half of Psychonauts! Eric and Michael talk about their highs and lows with this cult classic. Also, Eric speculates if Cody Rhodes returns to WWE (he doesn't), Michael can't help but bring up F-Zero, and they both set up the next game for the show. Our next game will be Half-Life 2, played in two parts . Part 1 will cover from the beginning up to the beginning of "The Sandtraps". If you would like to join the conversation, send us an email to stateofthesave@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok @stateofthesave, and we will read your message on the next show. As always, thank you for listening! Link to Geoff Keighley's excellent Half-Life 2 article: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-final-hours-of-half-life-2/1100-6112889/ Where you can donate to help Ukraine: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-ukraine-refugees-donations-charity/ Timecodes: :34 - Intro 3:35 - Triangle Strategy 16:35 - F-Zero X 23:20 - Elden Ring 25:36 - Rainbow Six Siege 33:00 - Psychonauts 1:49:32 - Half- Life 2 Prep Music: Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app