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A Wee Update from Dave and Craig

Hey gang, you may have noticed we have been slowing down recently, even more sporadic than usual! Here's a wee update as to why that's the case, and what to expect from us moving forward! As usual feedback or requests to thebiteffectpodcast@gmail.com Love y'all xx

The GOTHYs 2026

It's time for The GOTHYs... the Game of the Half Year awards! (a bit late but we got there!) We're halfway through the year, which means it's the perfect time to look back at everything we've played so far. We'll be picking our favourite games of the year so far and waffling on a bit! Feedback or requests to thebiteffectpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 326: Lost Judgment

This week we take on Lost Judgment, the detective thriller sequel from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio that somehow left us more frustrated than impressed. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at hello@thebiteffect.com and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris. Support The Bit Effect by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebiteffect Find out more at https://thebiteffect.com

Episode 325: System Shock (2023)

This week we descend into the terrifying halls of System Shock, the legendary immersive sim that helped shape modern gaming. From the haunting atmosphere of Citadel Station to the rise of the iconic AI villain SHODAN, we explore what the remake brings, and what we like and don't like about System Shock as it stands today. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at hello@thebiteffect.com and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris. Support The Bit Effect by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebiteffect Find out more at https://thebiteffect.com

Episode 324: Empire of Sin

No witty intro, no puns, we have nothing for this. Just two guys chatting about a game neither liked for a variety of reasons. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at hello@thebiteffect.com and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris. Support The Bit Effect by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebiteffect Find out more at https://thebiteffect.com

Episode 323: Silent Hill 2 Remake

This month we took a foggy wander back to Silent Hill 2, only this time it’s shinier, moodier, and somehow even more terrifying in the remake. You’re still James Sunderland, you’ve still got that mysterious letter, and the town is still absolutely crawling with things that make you regret ever opening a door. The remake does a cracking job of keeping the atmosphere that made the original such a classic. The oppressive fog, the dread-soaked streets, the fantastic monsters and NPCs, while giving it a modern polish that makes the whole nightmare feel fresh again. So grab your torch, steel your nerves, and join us as we stumble through one of horror gaming’s most iconic stories all over again. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at hello@thebiteffect.com and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris. Support The Bit Effect by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebiteffect Find out more at https://thebiteffect.com

Episode 322: Home Safety Hotline

This month we picked up the phone for Home Safety Hotline, a game that looks like a daft bit of admin but quickly turns into one of the most unsettling shifts you’ll ever work. On paper, you’re just answering calls and giving out advice to worried homeowners. In practice? You’re frantically flicking through a dusty binder trying to decide if that thing in the cupboard is a harmless spider… or something that definitely shouldn’t exist in your house. It’s retro, it’s creepy, and it’s way funnier than it has any right to be. Half the time you’re second-guessing yourself, the other half you’re laughing at how bizarrely polite people are while describing absolute horrors in their loft. So pop the kettle on, take a seat at the world’s least reassuring call centre, and join us as we try to keep the neighbourhood safe one questionable bit of advice at a time. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at hello@thebiteffect.com and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris. Support The Bit Effect by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebiteffect Find out more at https://thebiteffect.com

Episode 321: GOTY 2025

It’s that time of year. Dave and Craig sit down to argue, agree, and completely change our minds as we break down our Games of the Year for 2025. Big wins, big disappointments, and a few hot takes along the way. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at hello@thebiteffect.com and we will gladly play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris. Support The Bit Effect by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebiteffect Find out more at https://thebiteffect.com

Episode 320: Kunitsugami

This month we hacked, slashed, and danced our way through Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, a game that feels like someone threw a tower defence, an action brawler, and a fever dream of Japanese folklore into a blender and somehow made it work. You’re protecting a shrine maiden, purifying villages, and choreographing villagers into battle formations while trying not to get completely overwhelmed by the demonic hordes pouring in. The greatest challenge faced however was actually Craig's dad somehow deleting a cloud save of his 90% finished game. So grab your sword, practice your best interpretive dance moves, and join us as we talk about saving the mountain one battle at a time. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at hello@thebiteffect.com and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris. Support The Bit Effect by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebiteffect Find out more at https://thebiteffect.com

Episode 319: Shadowrun Returns

This month we jacked ourselves into Shadowrun Returns, a game that somehow smashes together cyberpunk hacking, gritty crime noir, and bloody great fireballs. One minute you’re bribing a dodgy street doc, the next you’re summoning spirits in a back alley while wondering if your decking skills are up to much. So pour a synth-juice, slot in your datajack, and join us as we wander the rain-soaked streets of Seattle making all the wrong choices in style. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at hello@thebiteffect.com and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris. Support The Bit Effect by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebiteffect Find out more at https://thebiteffect.com

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