State of the Save

State of the Save

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!

Episodes

April 4, 2024 150 mins
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 This Episode, 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...
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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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September 21, 2023 111 mins

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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September 8, 2023 113 mins
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, f...
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August 24, 2023 119 mins

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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August 12, 2023 9 mins
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 pro...
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July 31, 2023 133 mins

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.


As always, follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Twitter for Show Updates and general social media stuff. We're also on YouTube, Twitch,...

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July 13, 2023 131 mins
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 Netw...
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June 29, 2023 130 mins

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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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 lat...

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June 15, 2023 135 mins

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...

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June 1, 2023 105 mins

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.

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May 4, 2023 64 mins
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...
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April 20, 2023 91 mins
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 ...
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April 6, 2023 70 mins

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.


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April 3, 2023 71 mins

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!



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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.



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March 23, 2023 108 mins

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, ...

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March 16, 2023 21 mins

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. 


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March 9, 2023 96 mins

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 Sho...

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