How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…
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In this episode Michael and Larry are joined once again by Sam to talk where the heck the Halo franchise is going. Do we need a Master Chief Collection pore to Playstation and Nintendo? Should they remake Halo 1? Should Halo Infinite also come to other platforms? What should newly formed Halo Studios focus on with game development? Do people even care about Halo anymore? So much to talk about in this one! Episode Bits: (00:20) Welcome to Our Guest (01:34) Remaking Halo 1 the Right Idea? (07:00) Halo 1 Reboot vs New Halo Game? (20:30) Smaller Halo Games + Playstation Money (24:25) Is Halo Still Popular With Kids? (29:54) Halo Studios Size + How to Sell Halo? (36:47) Making Halo Exclusive Again? (43:56) Splitting Multiplayer and Single-player? (55:12) Make Halo Good Again (59:00) MCC PS5/Switch 2 Popularity (1:05:25) Porting Halo Infinite (1:10:10) Utilizing Lore + Halo 1 Should Happen (1:12:50) What Do We Want Halo Studios to Do? We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia #Halo #HaloMCC #Xbox…
In this episode, Larry, Michael, and Kevin talk all about their thoughts on the Nintnedo Switch 2 reveal. Do they like the new look? What is the price point going to be? What is the launch line up? What are the dream games coming to the Switch 2? When will it release? All of this and more is discussed! Enjoy! Episode Bits: (00:00) Our Background with Nintendo (04:25) Thoughts on Switch 2 Reveal (07:51) Mouse Support Confusion (09:30) Price Point Predictions (14:45) 3 Dream Games + 3 Game Predictions 38:26) Predicting Mainline Mario Title Name (40:18) Switch 2 Release Date Predicitons (46:30) Larry & Michael Bicker About Mario Kart 9 (54:32) What To Do With Super Smash Bros? (59:16) How Many Games Are We Buying on Launch? (1:00:57) Brothers Dreaming About the Potential We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
In this episode, Michael and Larry take a dive into Monster Hunter World! The playtime gap between the brothers in this one is massive. What made this so addicting for Larry? Why did this entry sell so well compared to the older titles? Is Elden Ring an appropriate comparison to make? What makes this game feel so alive? What weapon did you use in your play through, and will you be checking out Monster Hunter Wilds? Episode Bits: (01:45) A STAGGERING Annoyance (04:50) Wide Play Time Gap + The Sweet Spot (07:47) Old vs New (16:28) What Was The Hook (19:00) Elden Ring + Investigating the Weakness (21:50) An Organic Living World + TROLL Monster (25:54) Fun Together and Alone & Addictive Collection (31:06) Weapon of Choice + TERRIBLE User Interface (38:30) Sound Design and Small Little Things (43:09) Thoughts on the Story (45:43) The MONSTERS + Favorite BIOME (52:26) Do We Recommend It? We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia #monsterhunter #monsterhunterworld #monsterhunterwilds…
In this episode, Larry, Michael, and for the first time Marissa dive into Civilization VI. Marissa is disappointed in both of us in this episode. We talk about a very controversial unit, the art style, performance issues, and what type of individual should play this game. Will Michael ever beat Marissa in a video game they play together? Stay tuned! Episode Bits: (00:35) What is 4X (04:23) Why Did We Play + Insane Playtime (09:24) The Unit That Ruined Larry (17:00) The Art Style (18:32) Eureka Moments + Game Length (21:45) Favorite Leaders and Nations & Units (26:30) User Interface + Beginning vs Ending (32:50) Marissa's Platinum (35:55) Is Civilization 6 Worth Your Time? We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia #civilization6 #civilizationVI #civilization7…
In this episode, Michael, Larry, and lovely guest Timothy attempt to debate there three games that must be made. Many disagreements, laughs, and craziness ensures. Do you agree with their final three games? Who had the best original list? What games would you love to see be remade today? Let us know! Episode Bits: (00:15) Welcome! (00:46) Remake vs Remaster (04:25) Larry’s Third Choice - Wild Sports Games (09:39) Tim’s Third Choice - Pen and Paper Clunk (18:53) Mike’s Third Choice - Dinosaur Pile Up (21:30) Larry’s Second Choice - Time Jumping (25:44) Tim’s Second Choice - First Encounter Assault Recon (33:31) Mike’s Second Choice - Pokemon Competitor (37:55) Larry’s First Choice - Best in the Franchise (45:32) Unreal Game Preservation Rant (51:12) Tim’s First Choice - Legacy Complete (1:03:45) Mike’s Final Choice - Familiar Choice (1:06:55) The Debate Begins (1:18:46) Game ONE is Decided (1:28:37) Game TWO is Decided (1:35:54) Our THREE CROWNS (1:38:04) BLOOPERS We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia #videogames…
2024 is a wrap, it is time for us to talk about our favorite games we played in 2024! This is a wild list from both brothers. Our Games of the Year list encompasses anything we beat in 2024, not just games released in that year. We do let you know our favorite games of 2024 as well though! Michael even discovered his new favorite RPG of all time in this episode, and lets just say, it did not release in 2024 ;) Enjoy the episode! Episode Bits: (00:00) Best Year in Gaming Ever? (02:12) Honorable Mentions + Our 10th Games (08:48) Our 9th Games (12:32) Our 8th Games (17:58) Our 7th Games (24:50) Our 6th Games (32:08) Our 5th Games (38:12) Our 4th Games (44:28) Our 3rd Games, Top 3 Time!! (52:57) Our 2nd Games (59:07) Game of the Year (Mike's Favorite RPG All TIME!!) (1:14:51) Predicting Next Years Game of the Year We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia #gameoftheyear #gameoftheyear2024 #playstation #nintendo #skyrim #astrobot #xenogears…
In this episode we dive into our most anticipated games releasing in 2025! As well as we predict what games will be reviewed the highest. And like many of us, we have ever growing backlogs of games. So we talk about what games we plan on beating throughout 2025! We also react to the game award show hosted by Geoff Keighley. Episode Bits: (00:38) Welcome (01:13) 10th Most Anticipated Games (04:54) 9th Most Anticipates Games (06:28) 8th Most Anticipated Games (08:35) 7th Most Anticipated Games (12:07) 6th Most Anticipated Games (14:05) 5th Most Anticipated Games (16:33) 4th Most Anticipated Games (18:58) 3rd Most Anticipated Games (24:17) 2nd Most Anticipated Games (27:33) 1st Most Anticipated Games (32:05) Predicting 2025 Open Critic Scores (45:30) Our Personal Backlogs (58:48) Reacting to Game of the Year Awards Podcast Bio We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia #2025videogames #monsterhunter #mario #nintendoswitch2 #grandtheftauto…
In this episode, Larry and Michael are brimming with excitement getting to share with all of you their absolute love of Towerfall Ascension. Is this game better than Super Smash Brothers? What makes it so darn addicting? Is this the best couch coop pvp title you have never heard of? You have to listen as the excitement oozes over many times throughout this episode! Episode Bits: (00:48) What is Towerfall? (05:20) 5 Minutes to Become an Addict (06:36) Better than Super Smash Brothers? (10:23) Why did we play + Crazy Stats (19:50) Favorite Items + Map Design (28:00) The ARROWS (38:07) The Slow Mo Camera Fun!! (39:27) Amazing Balance + Solo Mode (43:36) The Levels + Larry Get’s Distracted by INSANE Modes (49:38) Is it Worth Your Time + Bomberman Hate (51:10) Next Towerfall Pitch We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia #towerfall #towerfallascension #indiegames…
In this episode Michael and Larry dive into their thoughts on the video game industry in 2024. They also share their thoughts on this very podcast and some of the changes that were made this year. They share what they played in 2024, and how well they predicted what would be the best games of the year. Then they dive deep into explaining what a 10 our of 10 game means to them and share a whole plethora of games that meet that criteria, as well as 7, 8, and 9 out of 10 games they recommend you try, along with tons of games being shouted out from some of your favorite podcasters in the video game industry! This is a fun one, enjoy the ride :)!! Episode Bits: (00:00) Happy Holidays (00:52) The Best Year of Games Yet?!? (02:32) Thoughts on Our Podcast (06:15) Did We Play What We Were Excited For This Year? (12:38) Did We Predict The Best Games? (17:40) Butchering our Backlogs (23:06) What Makes a 10 out of 10 Game? (29:05) A List of 7 our of 10 Games (35:05) Chris - 1 Hour 1 Decision 7/10 Game (36:33) Dave - Tales From the Backlog 7/10 Game (39:10) A List of Our 8 out of 10 Games (44:31) Jared - Play Along Podcast 8/10 Game (46:15) A List of Our 9 out of 10 Games (56:44) Rick - Pixel Project Radio 9/10 Game (59:50) A List of our 10/10 Games (1:05:31) Matt - Fun and Games and Reignite Podcast (1:06:57) Geoff - Fun and Games Podcast (1:09:44) Josh - The Still Loading Podcast (1:11:21) Thank You (1:12:41) BLOOPERS All Those who contributed - 7/10 Chris from 1 Hour 1 Decision: https://open.spotify.com/episode/41Btg00mUTChhvlpcw9O5f?si=6BnQ2-O-RXSZhwcMJ5GHMQ Dave from Tales of the Backlog: https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/137 Forgot to shout out this blog entry out on the episode so sorry about that! Super Pod Saga shouted out a game from this blog as their 7/10 entry can you figure it out? https://superpodnetwork.com/blog/5-awesome-xbox-360-games-that-arent-backwards-compatible 8/10 Jared from Play Along Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Zvy4Bp7IXmT0jUPn0NJuj?si=UgHEU6nOQhW6HcYvyz6oFw 9/10 Rick from Pixel Project Radio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kkWZ6zLdhWqSS8agrAR1Z?si=eFOhDl5dRsSqSjAqtSTLhQ 10/10 Matt from Fun and Games and Reignite Podcast: https://funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-50th-episode-special-shovel-knight-shovel-of-hope-with-matt-aka-stormageddon-geoff-moonen-and-nathan-brandt Geoff from Fun and Games Podcast: An interview with the creator of his 10/10 game: https://funandgames.libsyn.com/size/5/?search=trombone Josh from the Still Loading Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/29x2PwUMFD1vruIdDSxUR0?si=zVf6eA-LQqugrXShOfqydQ Podcast Bio We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
In this episode, Michael and Larry play some cards! One is addicted, and the other experiences a fever dream, but then seems to wake up. Where does this Roguelike fall in comparison to Hades, Slay the Spire, and Vampire Survivors? Is there enough progression, and variety? Would a sequel make sense some day? So much is talked about in this episode, enjoy! Episode Bits: (00:00) Gambling Addiction + How to Beat This Game? (05:40) Score too Large + Flush Pilled (07:51) What Worked & What Didn't? (10:20) Positive Update + Lucky Build + Jokers (13:02) Tarot Cards + Intuitive Card Designs + 1 in 1000 (16:10) Lack of Progression + Deck Variety (19:30) Roguelike Ranking? (24:18) No Need to Update + Community Challenges (27:50) Balatro 2 + Michaels Chess Pitch Excites Larry We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia #balatro #indeigames #roguelike…
In this episode, Michael and Larry pour hundreds of hours into Halo Infinite. Michael believes this is the most underappreciated Halo of all time. He also drops a BOMB SHELL of a statement about the game that you have to hear. We dive into our favorite missions, multiplayer maps and modes, and favorite guns. As well as wrap the episode up ranking where Halo Infinite stands in the hierarchy of all the Halo games. Hope you enjoy this almost 2 hour-long episode. Where does Halo Infinite rank for you? Let us know! Episode Bits: (00:00) Open World Halo Works? (06:08) Michael DROPS A BOMBSHELL (09:58) Our Favorite Shooter? + Time Played (16:24) Most Under Appreciated Halo? (19:40 Most Fun Multiplayer Maps (24:27) Where Are The Names?! + The Good & Bad on Stats!!! (32:16) Multiplayer Mode Love (47:20) The Guns + The Noises, Oh the Noises + MMR (1:00:44) Multiplayer Reccomendation? (1:02:29) Shocked by How Few People Beat Halo (1:06:10) Is The Campaign Good? (1:14:50) STORY SPOILERS (1:32:09) Favorite Missions/Moments (Story Spoilers) (1:52:21) Ranking Halo's We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
In this episode, Michael and Larry get lost in the minds of both Alan Wake and Saga. Alan Wake 2 proves to be a game with lots to talk about. In a very lengthy spoiler section, the brothers have lots to say about this crazy story. They also dive into their favorite characters, a very frustrating wall Larry hit, gameplay concerns, graphical greatness, and so much more! Come have a listen as Alan Wake 2 is discussed in full. Episode Bits: (00:00) Need To Play The First Game? (05:38) Why Did We Play + Playtime (09:36) Last of Us Graphics + Saga is King (16:12) Lackluster Upgrades & A Unique Glitch (19:24) Saga's Mind Sorting (25:17) Alan's Mind Palace + Larry was Stumped (28:15) A Warning (30:35) Day to Day + Length Concerns (37:15) The Remedy Universe + Gameplay (47:25) Worth Your Time + STORY SPOILERS (1:14:20) Wrap Up We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
In this episode, Michael and Larry dive deep into Starfield. Michael beat a Bethesda Softworks Game! This game seems to have the brothers in a pickle. Rushing missions worked for Michael. Larry took issue with the new way discoverability is done in this game compared to Bethesda's older titles. Favorite missions, main story successes and failures, OP door designs, superb gunplay, NASA punk graphic style; so much is talked about in this one! Buckle up, this is a wild ride! Episode Bits: (00:00) Skyrim in Space Problem (07:35) Michael Beat a Bethesda Game (11:35) Fallout with Borders (16:00) Inventory Encumbrance + Lack of Systems (24:50) The Exploration Problem + Completion Rate (29:50) Character Backstories + Ships (35:18) Settlements Better in Fallout 4 + Riding Companions (38:55) Best Cities in a Bethesda Game (40:05) OP Doors & Missions + The Mass Effect Comparison (55:45) Is This Game Worth Your Time? (58:45) STORY SPOILERS (1:15:23) Wrap Up Recommendation We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia #starfield #bethesdagamestudios #elderscrolls #fallout…
Introducing a new series called Three Crowns! Today we have our lovely friend Sam on to help us debate the top 3 most IMPACTFUL Halo video games. Halo 1 started the series off, so it has to be on right? Does Halo 3's Forge mode make it a shoe in? Halo 5 is brought up, along with Halo Infinite. There is so much to discuss in this one, which games would you add? Do you agree with the final 3? Because it sounds like there was even complete agreement by the end of this episode with one of the podcasters! Enjoy! Episode Bits: (00:27) Uneasy Lies the Crown (01:30) Larry interrupts Mike to Drop His Game (07:17) The Game That Launched Xbox Live (10:48) It's Better in Every Way (13:13) Halo Reach Impactful Enough? (18:17) Michael Driving Us Infintely Mad (28:07) Halo 2 vs 3 Fight Begins (32:42) Sam Wants Halo ODST (40:30) Finally Adding Our First Nomination (43:46) Forge Bad for Halo? (48:39) Firefight vs Forge + Map Packs + Covenant Love (1:01:11) Halo Reach Decision + Further Narrowing (1:04:08) Michael Begins his Downward Spiral (1:07:17) The Three Crowns! + Sales Numbers We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
In this episode, Michael and Larry dive deep into the world of Astro's Playroom, discussing its strengths and potential as a PlayStation mascot. Delving into game mechanics, level design, references, and future possibilities, they explore the game's charm, controller integration, and music. From favorite sections and suits to sales predictions for the next game. Plus memorable moments, this episode offers a detailed analysis of Astro's Playroom's impact and potential on the PlayStation platform. Episode Bits: (00:00) Astro's Kryptonite (07:18) VR Challenges into Intrigue (09:27) Bloodborne Puzzle + DLC (11:34) Impressive Collection (15:42) The Best Level + AMAZING Mechanics (19:24) Nostalgia Infusion (22:25) Memorable Mascot? (26:06) Marketing Challenges (31:10) The Whole Package? We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia #astrobot #astrosplayroom #3dplatformer #playstation5 #playstation…
Season 4 Game 8. A retro game you may not have heard of that has been flying under the radar for decades. Time to give this strategy game a bit of your time. Episode Bits: (00:00) Intro (00:31) Welcome & Verdicts (01:43) A Rabbit Hole (03:11) Nostalgia & Stat-Driven Fun (12:33) The Details & The Clunk (15:02) Connections & A Loser Michael (18:48) The Pitch & There's Another (20:05) The Standout Brotherly Airline Feature (22:16) A Genre Revitalization We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Time to give ourselves some work as we plow through new releases in 2024. Let us add to our never ending backlogs! Plus lets try predicting some of the Open Critic review scores for the more popular releases coming in 2024! Episode Bits (00:41) What we plan to beat (07:50) Predicting 2024 Video Game Open Critic Scores (22:50) Has The GOTY Been Announced for 2024 yet? We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Season 4 Game 7. The first hour and a half or so has rough pacing issues. However, both brothers agree, that if you make it past that point, there are some breathtaking moments in this one, including a scene with one of the most beautiful sounds you will ever hear. Come take this journey with us, and let us know if you end up giving this one a try! Episode Bits (00:00) That TEASE (00:45) Welcome to 2024 & Worth It? (01:52) Larry's Issues (03:25) The Invasion (4:58) Biome Diversity + Lack of Mystery? (9:07) Story Spoilers Start (10:27) That Puzzle + Sidekick (13:27) Frustrating Controls? (16:33) Development + Introduction (Whoops) (17:18) The Moment The Game Changes (20:40) A Most Beautiful Tone (23:58) Inspiration From Others (27:15) Faces of Confusion (28:57) Good or Evil (33:06) That Ending? (36:30) The Best Moments (39:53) End Spoilers + Turn a Game into a Sidescroller We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Is 2024 going to go down as the Year of the RPGs? Let's dive into what each brother is looking forward to playing the most in 2024. Happy New Year Everyone. Episodes Bits: (00:00) Two Brothers & Twenty Games (00:34) Welcome & Our Number 10's (02:57) Number 9's (05:39) Number 8's (07:23) Number 7's (09:25) Number 6's (12:00) Number 5's (15:11) Number 4's (17:44) Number 3's (18:55) Number 2's (22:13) Number 1's We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links:…
A special shoutout to all the wonderful people who responded to our little reach out. Come cozy up and let's talk about 2023. (00:00) Shoutouts and Celebration (01:30) Welcome to Our End of the Year Episode (02:32) We Need 2023 Part II (03:55) Most Anticipated Games Recap (10:22) Backlog Brother Suggestions Recap (12:58) Personal Backlog Resolutions Recap (19:30) Predictions Recap (34:02) Holiday Plans (37:38) Personal Shoutouts (40:02) A Parting Word for You 42 We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Season 4 Game 6. Another winter and another Halo experience under our belts. Come listen and find out the best missions of Halo ODST and where it ranks among all the Halo goodness. Episode Bits (00:00) That Music... (00:32) Welcome, from the Reach, to the December - The Time - The Verdict (03:06) The Change We Needed? The Feel of the Campaign (10:30) ODST vs Reach - Teammates - New Alien (14:00) Why Does It Work? (17:35) Favorite Missions - Where Does it Rank? (27:38) The Future of Halo - Splitting the Campaigns (35:30) Another Good Idea? We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Season 4 Game 5. Two firsts in one episode! One Way Heroics is a unique game, no matter which version you play! Auto-battling mechanics, mixed with an all-too-tough final boss that was discovered early on! All this equals a game the brothers are a bit unsure of. This was a great discussion, let us know if you have tried this one out! Episode Bits (0:00) Did We Play The Same Game? (0:55) A First for the Show! (3:07) What Is This Game? (4:54) The Playthrough Struggles + Gameplay Talk (8:50) Classes and Skills (10:40) Larry's UI Complaints (16:07) World Building + Intros + Death (17:48) Final Boss Fight (23:00) A Rare Game (24:40) Turning a Series into a RogueLike We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Season 4 Game 4. Winter is here and Kirby is likely here to stay as well. A surprising game for many reasons, we discuss what we want in a sequel and of course we dive into the best sucky sucky abilities of our lovable pink ball. Episode Bits (00:00) The Best Kirby Game? (00:36) Welcome, The Time Investment, The Verdict (02:23) The Switch Effect - Stand Out Feature (07:40) Power Me Intrigued (10:15) The Content Loop (13:38) The Level Conundrum (19:49) Musical Grooves (20:46) Boss Spoilers Incoming (20:52) Final Boss and Bosses in general (22:36) (Spoilers End) Sequel Wants (28:14) The Next Big 3D Nintendo Game? (34:33) Happy Winter! We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Season 4 Game 3. Chocobo Racing is the kart racer few have played. For some, nostalgia is enough, however, with so little content, who is this for? Why was Larry so much better than Michael in this one? A Unique Kart racer video game is pitched by the brothers as well! Episode Bits (00:00) Oh Boy (00:31) Welcome, The Time Investment, The Verdict (02:01) We Like it, but the lack of content hurts (03:24) OP Items + Solid Controls + Fun Characters (05:02) What does it Need? (11:50) Why Is Larry Better Than Michael? (14:18) Taking a shot with Story Mode + Unique is Good (18:43) Taking Chances in this Era (20:46) Pitching a New Kart Racer (24:59) Wrap Up We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Season 4 Game 2. Is this a horror game? Is this shorter experience worth your time? We discuss at length our various takes on the story that's gloriously told through the environment and some stand out moments. Enjoy the episode. Episode Bits (00:00) Teaser (00:34) Welcome & Thank You & The Time Sink (02:23) What is Little Nightmares and Dumb Brothers (04:50) Trial and Error Wins and Losses (06:40) Larry's Internal Battle (07:20) The Set Up - The Suspense - Atmospheric Mystery - Game Style (14:56) Cool reveals - Thank You - Spoilers incoming (15:20) Warning (15:22) The Reveal - Story Hypothesis (28:09) More to Come? Spoiler Free - Ranking the Puzzle Platformers (31:46) The Deaths & Choosing our own Little Nightmare (34:24) Thank you! We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Season 4 Game 1. Season 4 starts off with a bang! Diablo 4 goes open world for the first time in the franchise. Is this a good or bad thing? How did Lilith hold up as the main baddy? Do we enjoy the moment-to-moment gameplay? So much to talk about, so little time! Episode Bits (00:00) Teaser (00:33) Welcome to a New Season! (01:12) Did Diablo 4 live up to Larry's hype? + Concerns (06:24) Development + Campaign Talk (08:47) Lack of Lillith? (10:08) Favorite Acts (12:35) Open world fatigue (15:31) Elden Ring Open World (18:00) Inconsistent leveling + Acts not feeling separate (20:25) Mike's Games as a service issues (24:36) Overall good points (25:17) Story SPOILER TIME!! (47:05) Main Villain in Diablo 4's Expansion (54:54) Outro & Thank You! We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
I am joined by the wonderful Matt aka Stormageddon to talk about a slough of JRPGs all smooshed into the beginning of next year. We take them through a RPG Tutorial, talk the future of Final Fantasy, and how we pick out what games to play next. It's a jam packed episode, enjoy! Episode Bits: (00:00) What's to Come (00:43) Welcome to the show Matt - We're Finally Here (02:19) Incoming October Release Dates (07:41) RPG News: FF7 Blowout (12:27) More JRPGs Coming to XBox? (16:53) The Quandary of Choice for Early 2024 (23:00) How to Choose What to Play Next? (28:50) Buying The Same Game Twice (31:47) Upcoming Backlog RPGs (39:24) A Good Tip (40:15) Matt's Content (44:10) Matt's RPG Tutorial (49:39) The Future of Final Fantasy (01:01:06) Outro - Thank You Matt All the Things Matt does, please check them out right here: https://linktr.ee/dj_stormagedddon We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
The final episode of Sea of Stars is here! I wrap up my final thoughts, reflect on the game as a whole, and talk about some of my favorite moments from the game. And we have to talk about that ending, the good and the bad. This is 28 hours with Sea of Stars. Episode Bits: (00:00) Here we go! (00:28) Quest Mode Engaged (00:50) Negativity Persisting? (01:33) Who's This For? (03:03) Battle Attrition (04:45) The Shining Good (05:31) Best Moments Incoming - SPOILERS (16:51) End of Spoilers - Wrap Up Thoughts/Stats…
15 hours into Sea of Stars I've gotten a good gauge on how this game is playing out and it's systems. What shines and what doesn't shine as much. Come along and listen if you're playing along or if you're not, it shall be a good time. (00:00) Wheels of Addiction (00:29) 15 Hours with Sea of Stars (00:50) Indie Darling - Where I Ended Up (01:35) Gauging the Feels (04:15) Spoilers Incoming (04:30) Let's Talk Story (15:13) The Plan & Shoutouts We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
It's that time of year. The return of Quest Along is here. A new set of episodes with Sea of Stars as the focus. So excited to dive into this game, so come along for the ride or listen to see if this game is for you. Episode Bits: (00:00) Most Anticipated RPG - Intro (00:37) Welcome to Quest Along (00:53) A Gorgeous Love Letter (01:31) Some Stats & Battle System (04:00) The Slow Beginning & Striking Characters & Style (07:13) Appreciate You & Spoilers Incoming (07:37) Set the Mood (07:48) Spoilers (13:08) No More Spoilers & Some Extra Thoughts We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Bits of Time is now available all year long! We are dropping the seasonal breaks and giving you content on a bi-weekly basis! Plus we have an amazing new debate-focused series that we cannot wait for you to listen to! If you would like to be a part of it, please reach out! We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
June was LOADED with video game showcases, annoucments, and reveals. Now that we have had some time to think on it. We have put together out TOP 10 list of games we are most looking forward to playing announced in JUNE. Let us know if any of yorus made the list! Episode Bits: (00:00) The Xbox Showcase Mistake (02:26) Nintendo Similiar Mistake? (06:04) Showcase Ranking (08:40) Honorable Mentions + 2 More (14:21) Each Brothers #5 Game + 1 Removal (17:55) #4 Games + Halo Rant (21:11) #3 Games + Fromsoft Storytelling? (24:11) #2 Games + Brotherly Fall Art (28:33) Our Most Anticipated Game We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
We live in the era of Remakes and Remasters. Gamers can play classic titles with all the bells and whistles of today. However, when does the constant announcement of Remakes and Remasters become too much? Are we causing buyer's remorse? Are games being remade far too quickly? Are we wasting talents at studios for easy cash grabs? Lots to talk about in this one, hit us up on social media (links below) with your opinions! Episode Bits: (00:04) An upbeat Welcome (00:22) Remakes, Remasters a Deterrent? (07:28) Porting, Remake, Remaster (15:04) Dead Space Ideal Remake? (18:08) Remake Rumors Causing Buyer's Remorse (21:44) Wasting Studio Time + Time Frame (30:25) Complete Additions (33:47) Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
We're talking all about Zelda games and I'm joined with a fellow Zelda aficionado Brandon the Nordic Bard. We are ranking the all the 3D Zelda games title screens and intros, as well as diving into speedrunning Zelda games for a little aside. Come check out all the fun and joy when it comes to Zelda games. This was much harder than we expected to rank. Checkout Brandon's Youtube Channel: The Nordic Bard https://www.youtube.com/@NordicBard Check out More Zelda Content: Popular Switch Games Badly Designed (featuring Breath of the Wild): https://youtu.be/DZhR7GGn_5Y?si=mxyQcMcbBcbTAiQB Tears of the Kingdom a Bad Sequel: https://youtu.be/AKae-D4dsjA Episode Bits: (00:00) Welcome! (00:42) The Low Down (00:59) Title Screen Rankings (12:20) All Zelda Questions (21:35) Speedrunning Zelda Games (28:37) Ranking Introductions Specifications (29:17) Ranking Zelda Beginnings (55:38) More Zelda in the Future We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Let's be real, social media video game discourse is crazy. In a world where negativity is pushed to all our screens through algorithms that incentivize it. Having an opinion about a game can almost be exhausting. What happened to just being able to talk about the games you love? We tackle all the issues, and offer up some solutions to all of this in this fast-paced episode, enjoy! Episode Bits: (00:04) Is It ok to Disagree? (01:19) Our Podcast is the Answer (02:36) Forspoken (04:44) 30 vs 60 FPS Discourse (09:12) Do Not Take Offense (13:53) Zeitgeist (16:47) Last of Us (17:35) Become Kids Again (19:28) Social Media Good or Bad (27:08) Feedback Grounds Us We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Some games fall through the cracks, others are in such a big series that we're hesitant to start, but these are our top 10 games that we haven't played for various reasons. We dive into our histories for each game and why we've missed out. Get to know each brother a bit more with a little bit more of your time. What are your games of shame? Episode Bits: (00:00) An upbeat Welcome (00:47) Our Number 5's (04:25) Our Number 4's (08:18) Our Number 3's (11:47) Our Number 2's (15:42) Our Number 1's We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Balatro has become a drug for Larry. What makes it so addicting? What is it exactly? Come have a listen to this quick episode all about Balatro! Episode Bits: (00:00) Balatro Controversy (00:48) What is Balatro (02:15) JOKERS (03:50) TAROT CARDS (05:14) Irrational End + "STEAKS" (07:30) Playstyle (08:30) Little Things We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
The mythos surrounding The Legend of Dragoon is nearly as interesting as the game. This Playstation RPG boasts a unique battle system, incredible transformations for any Dragon Ball Z Fan, unique and diverse locations, and a plethora of quality of life features that are completely absent. Is Legend of Dragoon the King of the Retro RPGs from that lofty golden era? That question is a bit more nuanced, so come join me as I take a journey with Dart and his crew to see what makes this game a cult classic or a mere game that will keep collecting dust on your shelf or digital cloud. This is my Legend of Dragoon review, revive, experience...Welcome to Retro Revive here at Bits of Time. Episode Bits: (00:00) The Cult Classic (00:00) Boot Up (01:10) The Stats & DBZ (04:10) To Guard a King's Castle (07:36) Dragoons Attack (10:58) A Chink in the Crown (12:20) The King's Landscape (18:40) The King's Court (23:39) LoD Worth Your Time? (26:18) Volcano! (26:26) More Revives? We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
What Developers are on fire with their recent releases or what games in the near future we are super excited about? These are the questions we posed one another and we came up with a list of our top ten developers and we go into what games we've played from each and why we're excited about the future. Two brothers talking games, come see if it's worth your time and if we line up on developers. Episode Bits: (00:00) Welcome to the Off Season (00:25) Honorable Mentions (02:12) Number 5's (04:41) Number 4's (07:59) Number 3's (12:17) Number 2's (16:07) Number 1's We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Season 4 Game 12. The final episode of this season and what a doozy of one to end on. This is not a conventional end of the season game, but this was Larry's number one game of 2023 and we think it's a fitting end to our season journey. How much does gameplay effect an enjoyment of a game? The initial introduction to a game and the cadence of its mysteries being revealed is paramount to a visual novel experience, and this one is helped by a sprinkling of gameplay elements that are cohesive to the story itself. So much to talk about and so much to explore in Chaos;Child. Episode Bits: (00:00) Larry's #1 (00:54) Welcome! Is it Worth Your Time? (02:33) Thanks Dave - Spoiler Wall (03:00) Character Design - Menu System (06:00) Weird Placement - High Intrigue Beginnings (09:05) Sound Effects/Voice Acting - Beginnings Continued (12:08) Handful of Complaints (14:12) Limited Gameplay Enhancements (19:40) Setting The Mood - And the Conundrum - (24:31) -----------SPOILERS INCOMING---------- (25:47) Subtle Moments (27:14) Two In One (33:05) Total Investment and The Steady Pace (40:00) What? (44:44) Top 3 Moments (01:02:51) Relief - Where We Stand (01:06:11) ---------END OF SPOILERS--------------- (01:06:30) Bringing it all Back to the Makers (01:08:01) No Scenario? The Ended of Season 4 We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Season 4 Game 11 is Ys Origin. Michael has that grind, whereas Larry seems to lack motivation. However, both found bits of this game exhilarating. Do you think Michael made the right choice having Larry play this for his first in the series? And why on earth are they talking about climbing high schools? Enjoy the episode! Episode Bits: (00:00) Life Lessons (00:42) Welcome + Times and another Disagreement (02:43) Positive Sandwich + Zelda from Larry? (05:48) Tree Talk Humor + Story Synopsis (07:02) Need to Play Other Games First? (08:06) Map Diversity (10:30) Skills + EXP All The Things (13:18) The Complaining Starts + Satisfying Feeling (21:03) History Lesson (22:33) Hardest Boss + Michael's Motivation (26:13) Enough Story Drive with that Grind? (32:19) The Stats (33:24) Climbing a Highschool We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
A solo episode checking in on the hot new Persona game. A remake of a beloved darker tone for the Persona series is here. After 10 hours of playing the game, is Persona 3 Reload worth your time and is it a worthy remake? Coming from someone who's finished Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5...let's find out together. We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Season 4 Game 10 is Persona 4 Golden. We wander in to a JRPG Haven in a cozy atmosphere where there just happens to be a murder mystery to be solved. What makes one traverse all the way through longer JRPGs? What is Persona 4's best aspect? All the questions will be answered plus much more! Episode Bits: (00:00) That Music! (00:42) Welcome + Times and Verdicts + Persona Month (01:56) Style and Paralysis of Choice (07:15) It Grows on You (09:56) The Turn Based Combat (13:50) Dungeon Crawling (15:35) The Best Aspect of the Game + The Contrast of Feels (20:54) The Cute Personas are King + Class Life (26:00) Fav Characters + Beginning Hooks (29:00) Long JRPGs...and Larry + Extra Points (38:37) Make Cool Bad Peeps Please + Person 6 how to Hook Larry (42:06) Take Your Time... (44:44) Find Me Some Bodies + Stats + Mike's Ted Talk (50:59) The Brother as Personas We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
Season 4 Game 9. The best Mario sports title you have never played. Even lacking in content, the brothers are addicted. With the crisp gameplay and a bond forged through defeat, Super Mario Strikers is a game you should not miss out on! Episode Bits: (00:00) Intro (00:35) Welcome & A Top 3 Sports Game?!? (02:15) Why Do We Like This So Much (04:05) No Content No Problem? (05:00) The Matches (Oh My) (08:46) Growing Kinship in Defeat (09:41) Playing Solo Possible? (11:03) The Gameplay Hook (14:54) SMASH EVERYONE + Frustrations (17:49) Modern Sports Games (20:30) What Does It Need + End Game (25:27) Create The Next Mario Sport Game (32:02) Outro We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
2023 was an insane year in gaming. What makes it even more insane is Bits of Time does game of the year picks a bit differently. Whatever games we beat in 2023 can count as well! Quite a few past and perhaps future games made our list ;). What were some of your favorite video games of 2023? Let us know! Episode Bits (0:00) Intro + PSA (0:52) Welcome + GOTY Rules For The Show (3:33) 10th Best Video Games (6:52) 9th Best Video Games (12:03) 8th Best Video Games (14:51) 7th Best Video Games (19:10) 6th Best Video Games (24:41) 5th Best Video Games (29:15) 4th Best Video Games (36:38) 3rd Best Video Games (43:56) 2nd Best Video Game (URRGHH) (47:28) Bits of Time's Video Games of The Year (58:56) Wrap Up We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games. YouTube: YouTube Channel All the Links: https://campsite.bio/bitsoftimemedia…
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