Fine Time

This is not a podcast! This is a commentary track meant to be watched along with the January 2017 presentation on Nintendo Switch. If you'd like to watch a little watchalong with us, we'd be glad to have you!

Here's the link to the video: https://youtu.be/JsiRY521Nis?si=gJ28qVjbp3Exmq3u

The commentary will begin when the 60 second timer starts in the presentation. Thanks for listening and watching along with us!

Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me

Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me

Game Freak Before Pokemon | Forgotten Worlds

Pokemon was always the ultimate goal for Game Freak, but the road to get there took many years and several games along the way. Andre and Steve played all of Game Freak's pre-Pokemon games to see what hints of Pokemon they could see in their earlier work.

Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me

Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me

[00:00] Intro - Origins of Game Freak

[04:42] Mendel Palace

[12:44] Smartball

[27:38] Jelly Boy 2

[35:38] Yoshi

[41:51] Magical Taruruto-kun

[51:46] Mario & Wario

[59:21] Nontan no Issho: Kurukuru Puzzle

[01:02:46] Pulseman

[01:13:21] Smell Ya Later!

We talk about our Switch 2 pre-Direct thoughts and hopes, give some terrible food takes, and of course talk about what we've been playing such as Carmen Sandiego and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, plus an Avowed spoiler section at the end. Thank for listening!

Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me

Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me

Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me

[00:00] Rate and Review Us!

[00:52] Intro

[02:36] Andre talks Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

[16:21] Steve played Carmen Sandiego

[33:31] Kevin tries out ARMS

[44:35] Break Time!

[45:17] Switch 2 Vibe Check

[58:03] Pokémon Presents!

[01:06:05] Acclaim is back... but why?!

[01:11:15] Switch 2 Availability Worries

[01:17:53] Bad Food Takes

[01:32:35] Avowed Spoiler Hours

[02:01:19] Bye!

Devil May Cry has been an institution for what is now decades, and the original is the zeitgeist of what is now known as the character action game. Andre is joined by Matt of the "Fun" and Games Podcast to talk about their memories and give a overarching view of the PlayStation 2 trilogy of DMC: the good, the bad, and the badass!

Find all of Matt's various projects at https://djstormageddon.com/

Matt on Bluesky: @djstormageddon.com

Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me

[00:00] Intro

[01:35] Matt and Their Projects

[06:25] Our Beginnings As Capcom Fans and DMC Fans

[16:03] Our Tastes In The Early 2000s

[22:42] Dante

[29:32] The New Standard In Action

[33:51] Devil May Cry

[57:30] Devil May Cry 2

[01:17:19] Devil May Cry 3

[01:38:08] Would Hideki Kamiya Come Back to DMC?

[01:42:30] Bye!

Andre is joined by Thrak again to polish off the BioShock trilogy with the final entry, BioShock Infinite. A source of controversy upon its release, but has time changed its message? We dive into the characters, events, and the depictions of racism presented to us in this wile ride. Thanks for listening!

This episode contains discussion of racial slurs that were said and not said in the dialogue. Don't say we didn't warn you!

This is part of a three-part series covering the BioShock trilogy. If you haven't heard the first two parts yet, you can hear our discussion on BioShock here, and our discussion on BioShock 2 here.

Hear Thrak on The 3DO Experience right here

Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me

Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

[00:00] Spoiler Warning and Content Warning

[01:43] Intro and Production History

[06:22] Overall Thoughts and What We Knew Beforehand

[12:18] Beginning and Early Moments

[27:22] The Common Gamer's Perspective

[31:52] Action, Gunplay, and Level Design

[39:54] More Racism!

[49:48] Elizabeth

[54:13] Even More Racism!

[01:06:51] The Racism Exhibit

[01:10:50] The Resistance

[01:23:34] Later Moments and Overall Thoughts

[01:32:59] Ending

[01:42:47] Burial At Sea DLC

[01:52:39] Bye!

We go deep on Avowed, talk briefly about the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Closed Network Test, and have ourselves a round of JAV Titles: Real Or Fake. That's it, thats the whole show. Thanks for listening!

Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me

Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me

Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me

[00:00] Intro

[07:02] Avowed: Pre-Release Thoughts

[19:18] Avowed: Our Characters and Classes

[29:44] Avowed: Combat

[39:03] Avowed: World, Art, and Architecture

[52:44] Avowed: Items and Systems

[01:05:50] Avowed: "Quality of Life", Or No Fun Allowed?

[01:18:13] Avowed: Lore and Worldbuilding

[01:23:40] Avowed: Decisions We Made (Spoiler-Free!)

[01:27:16] Avowed: Random Tidbits and Wrap-Up

[01:37:52] Shower Time

[01:39:34] Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Closed Network Test

[01:50:28] JAV Titles: Real Or Fake?

[01:57:00] Bye!

In the second leg of their BioShock journey, Andre and Thrak are confronted with a familiar yet interesting sequel. Does BioShock 2 differentiate itself enough from the shadow of the original to carve its own path, or is it damned by its previous success?

If you haven't heard part one of this sereis where we discussed BioShock, you can hear that right here.

Hear Thrak on The 3DO Experience right here

Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me

Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

[00:00] Intro and Production History

[05:55] Why Don't We Do Asset Reuse Like We Used To?

[12:06] Premise and Story

[18:02] Characters

[24:15] Gameplay Refinements and Backsteps

[31:05] Effects of Game Length

[35:54] Truncated Gameplay Aspects

[40:27] Minerva's Den DLC

[47:50] Tidbits and Ending(s)

[50:23] See Ya Next Time!

Romancing SaGa 2, Magic: The Gathering, State of Play, and we admit to our personal failings as human beings. What could better than that?! Come and join the party!

Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me

Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me

Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me

[00:00] Intro

[04:36] Andre played Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven

[23:25] Steve played Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland DX

[34:24] Kevin played 1-2 Switch

[42:32] Kevin is back into Magic: The Gathering!

[51:10] First Shower

[53:39] State of Play - February 2025

[01:27:16] Second Shower

[01:29:48] 'Fuck, I Was Wrong' Introduction

[01:30:44] Kevin was wrong about Xbox's success this generation

[01:44:59] Andre was wrong about Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

[01:52:31] Steve was wrong about playing games on PC

[01:57:55] See Ya!

Did you know there could be first-time BioShock players in the year of our lord 2025? Andre is joined by Thrak to discuss why they waited so long to play BioShock, then they dive into all the sights, happenings, and strife in the world of Rapture. This is part of a three-part series covering the whole BioShock trilogy, so enjoy this first episode on the original!

Hear Thrak on The 3DO Experience right here

Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me

Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

[00:00] Spoiler Warning and Intro

[02:28] What is BioShock?

[05:23] Why Didn't We Play BioShock Before?

[11:42] Expectations Based On Critical Praise

[15:31] Is BioShock An Immersive Sim?

[21:07] Game Design Philosophies

[26:12] Cutscenes vs. Scripted Events

[32:15] World Aesthetic and Lore

[42:23] Gameplay Systems and Weapons

[52:13] Graphics, Environments, Characters

[01:01:08] Atlas, Andrew Ryan, and Politics

[01:20:14] Criticisms and Endings

[01:31:38] Conclusions

[01:35:09] Bye!

Dynasty Warriors Origins, Switch 2 musings, Toy Story's impact on animation, a Switch sales quiz, and plenty more awaits you in our latest Big Deal. Come one, come all!

Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me

Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me

Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me

[00:00] Intro

[03:05] Andre loves Dynasty Warriors Origins

[21:48] Steve played Ninja Five-O

[32:39] Power Shower

[34:47] TASTE TEST: Switch Cartridges

[43:22] Reasonable and Shitty Switch 2 Takes

[01:03:55] They Made Bluepoint Work On WHAT?

[01:08:52] Are 2D Graphics In Fighters Dead Forever?

[01:12:44] Smoke Break

[01:13:44] Toy Story and the Rise of New Animation

[01:22:15] What Sold More? Switch Edition

[01:37:10] See Ya!