Bits of Time

2025 is a wrap, it is time for us to talk about our favorite games we played in 2025! This is a wild list from both brothers. Our Games of the Year list encompasses anything we beat in 2025, not just games released in that year. We do let you know our favorite games of 2025 as well though. We also for the first time ever both have the same NUMBER 1!! Enjoy the episode!

Episode Bits: (00:00) How Many Games We Beat + Explanation (03:...

It is Winter Special time! In this episode Larry and Michael dive deep into their favorite consoles of all time! They then quickly go through their predictions from last year on the Open Critic prediction scores for many of the popular games that released this year. They also dive into their backlogs, and make fun of Larry's issues there. The episode is wrapped up with the impossible task of ordering all 13 games they talked about ...

In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into Halo Combat Evolved! A game that is littered with childhood memories. Lan parties, lugging around tv's, late nights, and good times. How well does this game hold up today? Ranking favorite multiplayer and single player maps + guns, on top of ranking where Halo 1 sits in their all time favorite Halo games list! So much to get to in this one, sit back and have a mountain dew code red along...

In this episode, Michael and Larry try and explain the story of SOMA. This is Larry's birthday game, and for good reason. He loves games that make you think. And boy oh boy does SOMA make you do just that. Most of this episode is story spoilers trying to give our thoughts on everything that happened. If you have played, do you agree with our thoughts here?

Episode Bits: (01:10) Creatures A Hindrance? (05:48) Why Did We Play + Play...

Michael, Sam, Tim, and Larry in spirit try and come to a consensus on what the top 3 most ESSENTIAL video games of all time are. Everyone brings 3 games to the table and then whittle it down from there. This is a long one, and heavy debate happens all around. Do you agree with their final list? Who has the best individual list? Let us know!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Introducing The Guests

(01:15) Establishing The Ground Rules

(07:18) L...

In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into a childhood favorite and Michael's birthday month pick, Star Fox 64! Our second Star Fox game on the channel and both brothers seem to agree, this one holds up so well! Is the game big enough to please modern gamers though? What will it take for Star Fox to become a "successful" franchise? Happy Birthday Michael!!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Birthday Star Fox 64

(03:08) Better Than Super Mario...

Dive into the nostalgic world of Return to Grace, where retro visuals meet a story-driven sci-fi adventure. In this episode, we debate the balance between gameplay and dialogue, tackle a surprising disagreement over the cover art, and explore the game’s playtime, replay-ability, and its unique AI-driven characters.

Along the way, Michael’s curiosity shines as we analyze collectibles and the puzzles. With...

In this episode, Michael and Larry play 

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Roguelike's killed Metroidvania's + Backtracking

(05:34) Dual Wielding Gameplay + Why did we play it?

(07:55) Playtime + Awesome Boss

(09:20) Items + Larry is STRESSED + Hit-boxes and Movement

(13:09) Michael's Opinion on Metroid and Castlevania

(16:18) What Kept us Playing + Slight Spoilers

(17:20) Clever Idea o...

In this episode, Michael and Larry look out for fires. Running from life's troubles plus the introduction of Delilah has Larry concerned about our character and his morals. Michael describes Firewatch as "Brilliant Crap". Plus, does the story pay off in the way either was expecting it to? Let us listen for fire!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Getting Past Dissapointment 

(02:20) Why Did We Want to Play This

(04:...

In this episode, Michael and Larry tackle a childhood classic brought back for modern games, Super Mario RPG. Did Larry finally beat this game? Does Michael like it even more than the original? Is the game a bit too easy? Should we be getting more Mario games like this in the future? Let us know below!

Episode Bits:

(00:52) How Adorable is Mario?

(04:10) Why Did We Want To Play?

(05:50) Larry's Controve...

In this episode, Michael and Larry discuss their overall thoughts about everything that happened in June. What were our favorite game announcements? How many more games are we buying this year? Were we disappointed at the no shows? So much to talk about in this quick half hour episode!

Episode Bits:

(00:11) Did We Add Any Games to Play in 2025?

(02:30) Missing E3?

(04:26) Chess Roguelike

(05:50) Final F...

In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into this slightly controversial game, The Last of Us Part II. With an hour long spoiler section, there is so much to talk about here. And yet somehow the brothers take it to the extreme debating on if they would kill each other to save family members, and so so much more. Did they find the story to be a problem? Is Naughty Dog in a league of their own when it comes to gameplay? Let us hear y...

In this episode, Michael and Larry try their best to predict what crazy announcements are going to happen during all the showcases happening this month. Summer Games fest is upon us, so what is the craziest announcement you see happening? The brothers also dive into how they are doing with their backlogs now that we are halfway through 2025. And to wrap up, with Grand Theft Auto VI being delayed out of ...

In this episode of Three Crowns, Michael is joined by Rick and Matt to try and figure out what the three best Visual Novels should be for someone new to the genre. We have some very eclectic tastes between the three of them, how they narrow their very unique lists down to three turns into an almost hour long discussion by itself. Let us know what your Visual Novel choice would be? Who has the best list here? And did they narrow it ...

In this episode, Larry and Michael dive right into their shock at how little they both enjoyed DOOM Eternal. 2016 was a favorite of theirs, so what went wrong? Was this game too fast? Forced weapon gameplay on enemies and head scratching puzzle and item unlocks seems to be some of the many issues they dive into. Do you agree, or have the brothers both fallen off their rockers in this one? Please reach out and let us know your thoug...

In the episode, Larry and Michael try and spread democracy across the universe! Does a crashing player base mean the game is a failure? Did we enjoy the gameplay loop long enough to become addicted? Does the constant smashing of bugs, robots, and teammates equal a good time? Social media fell in love with Helldivers 2, did the brothers? 

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Vanishing Player Base Worrisome?

(04:15) Live Service Fatigue

(06:58) Soc...

In this episode, Michael and Larry dive into the reasons why they both love these games so much, but why Larry seems to grow tired of them towards the end of each match. Does this have the best boards and mini-games in the series? What makes Mario Party games just a great time and vibe? And does Larry have the perfect pitch for Mario Party titles of the future? Come have a listen!

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Bucking the Trend + Rizz

(05:...

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) Wel...

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

(09:3...