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Episode 178: Luigi's Mansion 3 - Part One

As usual on the biggies part one is a review of mechanics, no story or level spoilers!

Dave, Mike and Craig get spooped in Luigi's Mansion 3! We talk mechanics and generalities and a bit about our history with the series.

As usual on the biggies part one is a review of mechanics, no story or level spoilers.

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Episode 177: Medal of Honor - Retro Rewind

Craig and Dave crack in to our 1999 Retro Rewind. How do old FPS games stand up? Not too badly it seems!

Craig and Dave crack in to our 1999 Retro Rewind. How do old FPS games stand up? Not too badly it seems!

That's right, Medal of Honor. This classic FPS has a lot going for it and has spurred on the game to play some more oldies and take a trip down memory lane! And this time we stick on topic!

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Episode 176: Metal Gear Solid - Retro Rewind

Craig and Dave play Metal Gear Solid. SNAAAAAAAKE!

Yeah so this Retro Rewind sees us tackle the 1999 classic Metal Gear Solid. We talk game, story and Kojima. And then Craig ruins it all with a 20 minute Death Stranding sales pitch.

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Episode 175: Blether 2020

Dave and Mike have a chat!

Big coverup here, Craig is in hospital and Luke is AWOL so Mike and Dave have to google things for you.

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Episode 174: Mega Man 8 - Retro Rewind

Craig is STILL ill and his mic didn't fix itself in between sessions. Mega Man he is not :(

Craig is STILL ill and his mic didn't fix itself in between sessions. Mega Man he is not :(

So Yeah Dave and Craig explore the wonderful world of Mega Man and with Craig being a newcomer to the series there is a lot to cover!!

Any thoughts on Mega Man 8 or the series in general, or what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web at www.thebiteffect.com

Episode 173: Twisted Metal - Retro Rewind

Not only was Craig ill, his mic broke! And he hated the game. And Dave was being annoying. Makes for fantastic listening /s

Not only was Craig ill, his mic broke! And he hated the game. And Dave was being annoying. Makes for fantastic listening /s

So Twisted Metal, our 1996 pick for Retro Rewind! how does it hold up 24 years on? It was a childhood fav for Dave, and brand new for Craig!

Any thoughts on Twisted Metal, or what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web at www.thebiteffect.com

Episode 172: Control - Part Two

In Part two of Control we discuss more mechanics, the story and THAT awesome thing. Spoilers!!

Part two see's us talk mechanics and story in this action packed episode. Craig is fighting an uphhill battle to win Dave's heart with this game, he has 10 reasons why it's so awesome. You WON'T believe number 6...

Any thoughts on Control or Remedy? Or even what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter and contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

there aren't 10 reasons

Episode 171: Control - Part One

In this episode we take.... CONTROL.

So yeah, things didn't go according to plan. We actually lost control. In a break from the usual format both episodes have spoilers, please be warned!!

Any thoughts on Control or Remedy? Or even what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter and contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

Episode 170: Clocktower - Retro Rewind

Craig and Dave get "scared" in the 1995 classic, Clocktower.

That's right we merge Dave's love of horror and Craig's love of point and click to play a game that does neither of those things well. Whoops.

Any thoughts on Clocktower, or what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web at www.thebiteffect.com

Episode 169: Judgment - Part Two

This is part two of Judgment which strangely went missing over the holidays! Spoilers from the start!

So yes the team dive in to the story of Judgment and all it's winding subplots and spoilers. Let's get to grips with how they feel about it in the usual casual and scattershot manner!!

Any thoughts on Judgment, Yakuza, or common mispellings of words? Or even what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter and contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.