State of the Save

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By: Eric Suggs

State of the Save is a video game podcast in the style of a book club. Eric and Michael will be playing through a game in parts, doing in depth breakdowns of what makes it tick, and having some laughs along the way! Join us every other week and play along!

F-Zero Series Retrospective - Part 1
#25
11/11/2023

3...2...1....RAAAAACE! It's time for Michael and Tanner to break down one of Nintendo's great 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.


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Michael's Favorite Games (2006 - 2022)
#24
10/09/2023

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.


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Michael's Favorite Games (1990 - 2005)
#23
09/21/2023

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!




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Wolfenstein: The New Order - Part 2
#22
09/08/2023

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. ...


Wolfenstein: The New Order - Part 1
#21
08/24/2023

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!


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Wolfenstein: The New Order Prep Show
#20
08/12/2023

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 A...


Tacoma
#19
07/31/2023

Apologies for the delayed episode, my air 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.


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Mega Man Battle Network: Part 2
#18
07/13/2023

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 Li...


Mega Man Battle Network: Part 1
#17
06/29/2023

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.


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Bonus Show - Mega Man Battle Network Prep
#16
06/24/2023

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!


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