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- Resident Evil 3 (2020) | Is it REALLY a Bad Remake?
THE AUTUMN OF EVIL ENDS HERE
Eric and Michael return to Resident Evil 3 Remake, a game they have both defended for so long, after playing the original release of Nemesis. Do they still feel like going to bat for the Remake, or has the original game, instead, made them wonder what could have been?
Plus, we hold a eulogy for Bioware, a game developer that meant so much to us despite their fall from grace.
THEN, we prep for our final gameclub for the year with.....HALO: REACH
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro/Housekeeping
3:00 - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
15:13- Gears of War E-Day
16:30 - Warhammer 40k: Boltgun 2
20:20 - Valor Mortis
22:25 - Our Funeral for Bioware
40:40 - Resident Evil 3: Remake
NEXT SHOWS:
Halo: Reach gameclub (STOP after Long Night of Solace)
Holiday Episodes/End of the Year Wrap-Up
Follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Bluesky for updates; catch streams, clips, and highlights on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Subscribe and leave a review — every rating helps more listeners discover the show.
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 Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A
Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood
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#residentevil #retrogaming #zachcregger #videogames #residentevil3 #nemesis
2 hr 10 min - Resident Evil 3: Nemesis | Is it Better than the Remake?
THE AUTUMN OF EVIL CONTINUES
We really underestimated this one! Eric and Michael, defenders of the Resident Evil 3 Remake, decide to play the original game for the first time. What they thought would be a 4-hour cakewalk turned into a long night in Raccoon City with a boss who does Tekken Combos on you.
That's right! Resident Evil 3: Nemesis beat us to a pulp! Did we "get good", or were we left begging for mercy? FIND OUT
PLUS, we talk Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Gears of War E-Day, and Control: Resonant
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro/Housekeeping
5:10 - Control: Resonant
9:33 - Gears of War E-Day
20:00 - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
31:10 - Resident Evil 3: Remake
NEXT SHOWS:
Resident Evil 3 - Remake: Is it really a bad remake?
November Gameclub
Holiday Episodes/End of the Year Wrap-Up
Follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Bluesky for updates; catch streams, clips, and highlights on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Subscribe and leave a review — every rating helps more listeners discover the show.
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 Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A
Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood
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#residentevil #retrogaming #zachcregger #videogames #residentevil3 #nemesis
1 hr 47 min - Resident Evil (2026) Movie Review
THE AUTUMN OF EVIL STARTS NOW
There's been a lot of talk online from fans about if Zach Cregger's new movie is really a Resident Evil movie. Eric and Michael have played a ton of Resident Evil and are here to set the record straight. They go over their spoiler-free thoughts before going all-in to dissect this movie.
What did they think? FIND OUT!
NEXT SHOWS:
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
Resident Evil 3 - Remake: Is it really a bad remake?
November Gameclub
Holiday Episodes/End of the Year Wrap-Up
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 Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A
Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood
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#residentevil #moviereview #zachcregger #austinabrams #residentevilmovie
1 hr - Game and Geek Expo 2026 | All Interviews, featuring Cliff "Cliffy B" Bleszinski
Eric and Michael went to Raleigh, NC to cover the Game and Geek Expo and interviewed game developers, including North Carolina's own Cliff "Cliffy B" Bleszinski.
This bonus episode is a collection of every interview we did live from the show floor. The audio is a bit all over the place as a result, but we hope you enjoy it!
Subscribe and leave a review — every rating/comment/thumbs up/follow helps more listeners discover the show.
Check out Cliffy B's Podcast, F13:
https://www.f13podcast.com/
CHECK OUT EVERY GAME WE PLAYED:
DRIFT BOOM BOOM:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2826510/DRIFT_BOOM_BOOM/
Mira and the Legend of the Djinns:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1927360/Mira_and_the_Legend_of_the_Djinns/
Midinous:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1727420/Midinous/#app_reviews_hash
Apocalypse Approaches:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3581870/Apocalypse_Approaches/
Project Berserk:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3155390/Project_Berserk/
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/68615964/project-berserk-an-indie-fighting-game-project
Level ReDesign (Toy Story 2: Reassembled):
https://www.youtube.com/@Level_reDesign/videos
Comette:
https://www.brendanhaugh.com/game-dev.html
Nano Raiders:
https://sites.google.com/view/ctmgamesllc/nanoraiders
Healer's Story:
https://www.vientoverse.com/projects
Disclaimer: We received media badges for Game and Geek Expo in exchange for event coverage. While we don’t believe this affected our enjoyment or experience of the show, we feel it’s important to disclose this for full transparency.
EPISODES COMING SOON [THE AUTUMN OF EVIL]:
- Resident Evil Movie Review
- Resident Evil 3: Nemesis vs Resident Evil 3 Remake
Music:
Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A
Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood
Track: Blue — Declan DP [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/Tu63TwPG0RA
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Blue
#gameandgeekexpo #convention #retrogaming #videogames #gge2026
25 min - Final Fantasy VII: Remake FINALE [RPG Summer: Part 5]
"The Unknown Journey Continues"
The first-ever RPG summer comes to a close, as Eric and Michael defy destiny to discuss the very end of Final Fantasy VII Remake.
What does Eric think of his first Final Fantasy?
Does Michael still love Remake after playing the compilation of FFVII?
FIND OUT!
Plus, we discuss the next few episodes of the show: The Autumn of EVIL!
Timecodes
0:00 - Housekeeping/The Conversation surrounding Wolverine
16:05 - Final Fantasy VII Remake
NEXT SHOWS:
Resident Evil (2026) Movie Review
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
Resident Evil 3 - Remake: Is it really a bad remake?
November Gameclub
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 Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A
Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood
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#finalfantasy #ffvii #finalfantasyvii #remake #rebirth
1 hr 58 min - We Played Some New Indie Games! | Game and Geek Expo 2026 Recap
Eric and Michael went to Raleigh, NC to cover the Game and Geek Expo to cover the convention, do some interviews, and talk to the developers behind a few Indie Games that are coming soon!
In this recap episode, we talk about everything we saw, everyone we met, everything we played, and Eric interviewing one of his personal gaming icons.
Subscribe and leave a review — every rating/comment/thumbs up/follow helps more listeners discover the show.
CHECK OUT EVERY GAME WE PLAYED:
DRIFT BOOM BOOM:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2826510/DRIFT_BOOM_BOOM/
Mira and the Legend of the Djinns:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1927360/Mira_and_the_Legend_of_the_Djinns/
Midinous:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1727420/Midinous/#app_reviews_hash
Apocalypse Approaches:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3581870/Apocalypse_Approaches/
Project Berserk:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3155390/Project_Berserk/
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/68615964/project-berserk-an-indie-fighting-game-project
Level ReDesign (Toy Story 2: Reassembled):
https://www.youtube.com/@Level_reDesign/videos
Comette:
https://www.brendanhaugh.com/game-dev.html
Nano Raiders:
https://sites.google.com/view/ctmgamesllc/nanoraiders
Healer's Story:
https://www.vientoverse.com/projects
Disclaimer: We received media badges for Game and Geek Expo in exchange for event coverage. While we don’t believe this affected our enjoyment or experience of the show, we feel it’s important to disclose this for full transparency.
EPISODES COMING SOON:
- THE FINALE OF RPG SUMMER
- Resident Evil Movie Review
- A 2-Part October Gameclub Series! (Spooky Game(s))
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 Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A
Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood
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#gameandgeekexpo #convention #retrogaming #videogames #gge2026
41 min - Final Fantasy VII: Remake - Chapters 12-14* [RPG Summer: Part 4]
State of the Save will be at the Game and Geek Expo in Raleigh, NC on September 5th and 6th! Get your tickets here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=27975
Follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for our coverage of GGE 2026!
It's time to run up the pillar for an explosive start before the calm sets in before the finale of RPG Summer.
*Due to Eric traveling and life stuff, we are only covering until the START of Chapter 14 when you meet a character in Aerith's garden.
PLUS: We discuss some GamesCom announcements, The Duskbloods Beta, and Gears of War E-Day!
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Housekeeping
1:31 - GamesCom
13:30 - Gears of War E-Day
14:52 - The Duskbloods
25:18 - Game and Geek Expo 2026
26:55 - Final Fantasy VII Remake
45:00 - Final Fantasy VII Remake
EPISODES COMING SOON:
- Our recap of GGE 2026
- THE FINALE OF RPG SUMMER
- A special bonus Movie Review
- A 2-Part October Gameclub Series! (Spooky Game(s))
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 Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A
Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood
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#finalfantasy #ffvii #finalfantasyvii #remake #rebirth #TheDuskbloods #duskbloods #GearsOfWar #EDay #GGE2026
1 hr 42 min - Final Fantasy VII: Remake - Chapters 9-11 [RPG Summer: Part 3]
Ya'll need anything from Wall Market?!
FFVII talk starts at 45:00RPG Summer hits the town for a night at the Wall Market to don our best dresses and fight a house from hell! We cover everything from leaving sector 5 to arriving back in Sector 7 through the Train Graveyard.
PLUS: Michael talks about beating Super Mario Bros. for the very first time, and Eric gives his thoughts on Halo: Campaign Evolved
Follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Bluesky for updates; catch streams, clips, and highlights on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Subscribe and leave a review — every rating/comment/thumbs up/follow helps more listeners discover the show.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Housekeeping - We're going to Game and Geek Expo 2026
5:10- Super Mario Bros.
17:15 - Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations
20:50 Halo: Campaign Evolved
45:00 - Final Fantasy VII Remake
NEXT SHOW: Play chapters 12-14
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 Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A
Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood
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#finalfantasy #ffvii #finalfantasyvii #remake #rebirth #Halo #HaloCampaignEvolved
1 hr 49 min - Final Fantasy VII: Remake - Chapters 6-8 [RPG Summer: Part 2]
FFVII talk starts at 41:44
RPG Summer continues with Part 2 of our massive Final Fantasy VII Remake gameclub, covering everything from the trek to Reactor 5 and beginning our journey back to Sector 7 with Aerith. Eric starts to have theories on the Ghosts, and Michael runs into a weird sequence coincidence during a side-quest.
Plus, Eric gives his thoughts on the first half of the DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC, and Michael has finished his Ace Combat journey, preparing for Wings of Theve.
Timecodes
0:00 - Housekeeping
5:00 - Michael finished Ace Combat 1-7.
22:55 - Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations
41:44 - Final Fantasy VII Remake
NEXT SHOW: Play chapters 9-11
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 Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A
Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood
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#finalfantasy #ffvii #finalfantasyvii #remake #rebirth
1 hr 45 min - Final Fantasy VII: Remake - Chapters 1-5 [RPG Summer: Part 1]
FFVII talk starts at 42:15
WE TALK ABOUT ONE MAJOR SPOILER FROM THE ORIGINAL GAME (THE END OF DISC 1)
RPG Summer is here! Join us as we play Final Fantasy VII: Remake. Michael returns to the game after playing the original, and Eric comes in to experience the Final Fantasy series for the first time.
But, unfortunately, we have to talk about the turmoil in the gaming industry, including the Xbox layoffs and Sony moving away from physical media. Plus, Michael beat 007: First Light and is now #8 on a speedrun leaderboard for a very stupid game.
Timecodes
0:00 - Housekeeping/Nice Comments
5:00 - 007 First Light
9:40 - Speedrunning Dexter's Laboratory: Mandark's Laboratory?
17:20 - PlayStation moving away from physical discs
28:10 - Xbox Layoffs
42:15 - Final Fantasy VII Remake
NEXT SHOW: Play chapters 6-8
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 Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A
Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood
Blue — Declan DP [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/Tu63TwPG0RA
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Blue
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#finalfantasy #ffvii #finalfantasyvii #remake #rebirth
2 hr 2 min
About State of the Save
From the publisher's feed
State of the Save is a video game podcast and book club for gamers who love deep discussion. Hosts Eric and Michael play through a single game together and break it down over multiple episodes with spoiler-aware, long-form discussions. Every installment is a deep dive into the games worth talking about: from big AAA franchises like Metal Gear Solid, to indie darlings like Firewatch, to cult classics like Parasite Eve. Perfect for fans of fun, gameplay-rich, story-driven games who want more than a review.
Podcast art by HayleeLeonardArt
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