State of the Save

State of the Save

By Eric Suggs/Michael CuttsLeisureVideo Games
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State of the Save episodes

  • Dead Space: Part 2

    Michael and Eric continue their journey down the dark halls of Dead Space as we cover the last 6 chapters. We have frights and laughs aplenty on this one so join us as we breakdown our feelings on the game.  We also announce our next game Grim Fandango! We will be playing through the end of year 2. Don't forget Eric's only rule.... well two rules! Tell a friend and send feedback so we can make the show even better! So hit us up at [email protected] and leave those five star reviews on iTunes. 


    Timecodes

    :34 - Intro

    3:30 - Dead Space Gameclub

    1:13:00 - Grim Fandango Prep


    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

    1 hr 30 min
  • Dead Space: Part 1

    Eric and Michael fly the ship with Nick away as they jump into this month’s game: Dead Space! We face the horrors of the darkness of space and are left...kind of scared? We have some fun talking through chapters 1-6 and spend sometime talking the game’s mechanics in general. Join us and make sure to share your thoughts with us at [email protected]. Join us also on the next episode as we finish Dead Space and announce our next game.  Track:  Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Track:  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


    Timecodes:

    :34 - Intro

    1:30 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Achievement Hunting

    7:30: - Fire Emblem: Three Houses

    13:50 - Resident Evil 4

    17:10 - Dead Space Gameclub

    1 hr 31 min
  • Life is Strange: Part 2

    We are back with another wonderful episode of State of the Save! In this episode Eric, Nick, and Michael dig deep on the the last two chapters of Life is Strange. We experience the emotional roller coster of this game and still all come to learn something.....that Michael made the wrong choice! Also we announce our new game just in time for the Halloween season! Dead Space, which we will be playing chapters 1-6 for the next episode! So jump in with us and grab your tissues.  Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro


    Timecodes:

    :34 - Intro

    2:40 - Life is Strange: Episode 4 - Dark Room

    1:01:40 - Life is Strange: Episode 5 - Polarized

    1:47:12 - Dead Space Prep

    1 hr 52 min
  • Life is Strange: Part 1

    The boys jump in to talk about chapters 1-3 of Life is Strange. They talk the troubles of growing up and time travel and are confused on the kids today. Hang on for a wild ride as this one was recorded late at night so prepare for some....strange topics. Also make sure to like and subscribe. Tell your friends as we push to keep the show growing. Thanks to everyone playing along and for the next episode you will need to play chapters 4-5, which will be the end of the game!

    Timecodes:

    :34 - Intro

    1:35 - Dune

    4:00 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2

    6:10 - Michael pitches Eric "Furi"

    7:30 - Nick pitches Eric "Paper Mario"

    8:30 - Life is Strange: Episode 1 - Chrysalis

    58:15 - Life is Strange: Episode 2 - Out Of Time

    1:30:07 - Life is Strange: Episode 3 - Chaos Theory


    Track:  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

    2 hr 4 min
  • Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - Part 4

    So we are at the end of the road for Snake. We have faced everything the Cobra unit and Volgin can throw at us. Now each of us has one last hill to climb. Michael must come to terms with the consequences of his actions. Nick is a changed man. Eric....Eric just wants to beat the final Boss. We also announce our next game Life is Strange, in which we will be playing chapters 1-3 for the next show. Join us for another great eps! 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


    Timecodes:

    :34 - Intro

    1:40 - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

    1:34:00 - (FUTURE SPOILERS) Michael Spoils the Entire Metal Gear Series (MAJOR SPOILERS! PLEASE SKIP IF YOU WISH TO PLAY ANOTHER METAL GEAR GAME)

    1:46:00 - Life is Strange Prep (Part 1 will cover Episodes 1-3)

    1 hr 56 min
  • Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - Part 3

    Part 3 of our discussion on Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater is here!  Eric is confused on Snake’s love life, Michael takes the moral high ground, and Nick is a Metal Gear fan? Brace your face for a wild ride! Remember to send your emails to [email protected] and hit us up with those 5 star reviews on iTunes, they help the show a lot.  Track:   Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Track:   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


    Timecodes:

    :34 - Intro

    1:55 - Return of the Obra Dinn

    5:15 - Wilmot's Warehouse

    8:30 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Demo

    13:10 - Apex Legends

    20:30 - Eric's Backlog

    21:00 - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - from The Fury to The Waterfall


    1 hr 44 min
  • Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - Part 2

    We are back with part 2 of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater! This episode, Eric makes a shocking revelation, Michael tries to stop the boys from casting Nicolas Cage in the Metal Gear movie, and Nick is still not sure if this whole thing was a good idea. Buckle up for a "Solid" episode.....I am sorry. You deserve better than that.  Hit us up at [email protected] and @stateofthesave. 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


    Timecodes:

    :37 - Intro

    1:30 - Trials of Mana

    2:30 - Xbox Game Pass

    5:30 - Next Generation Console News

    10:45 -  Control 

    11:20 - AWE DLC Announcement 

    11:50 - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Discussion - From The Pain to The Fury


    1 hr 23 min
  • Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - Part 1

    This is it! The episode that breaks Nick and pushes the boys to the brink. If you're playing along you should have played up to just past the boss fight with The Pain. Join us as Nick voices confusion and anger, Michael defends one of his favorite games, and Eric tries to just not get kicked out of being the host. All in all fun times ahead. Next episode you need to play up just after the boss The Fury. Hang in there guys, things are going off the rails.  Also make sure to send in those emails to [email protected] and follow us on twitter @stateofthesave. Track:  Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4 Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro Track:  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


    Timecodes:

    :30 - Intro

    1:45 - Eric's Facebook Marketplace Adventure

    3:40 - Collection of Mana

    6:15 - Trials of Mana (Seiken Densetsu 3)

    9:40 - SuperHot: Mind Control Delete

    12:45 - SuperHot VR

    15:15 - Eric got a Switch - Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

    16:45 - Super Nintendo on Nintendo Switch Online

    17:45 - Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

    21:40 - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Discussion


    1 hr 49 min
  • Observation

    The crew of the USS State of the Save are back with our play through of Observation, developed by No Code. Strap in and blast off as we talk about our observations (see what I did there) on Observation. Remember, we are talking the whole game this time so be ready! We also announce or next game, Metal Gear Solid 3! It’s going be out of this world guys.........sorry I'll stop. Anyway, follow us on Twitter @stateofthesave! 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

    :30 - Intro

    2:20 - West of Dead

    10:40 - Until You Fall

    17:00 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons

    18:50 - Min Min in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

    24:00 - The Messenger

    26:10 - Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway

    27:45 - Observation

    1:44:30 - Metal Gear Solid 3 : Snake Eater Prep

    1 hr 53 min
  • Alan Wake Chapters 4-6

    Welcome back everyone! In this episode, we finish up Alan Wake and boy what a ride it was. Filled with stage shows, chopper crashes, and Berry! We hope you're playing along! Make sure you email [email protected] to tell us what you thought about the game. We also announce are next game. Drum roll......Observation! We will be playing through the whole game for next episode so jump in and play along.


    If you want to read the interview Michael talks about here is the link.

    https://www.gamereactor.eu/flipping-the-script-the-making-of-observation


    Timecodes:

    :30 - Intro

    3:40 - Nick's Junk-Food Games

    10:00 - Sega Ages: Phantasy Star/ Sega Genesis Classic Collection

    15:55 - Pokémon Sword/Shield: Isle of Armor

    16:50 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remake

    17:10 - West of Dead

    19:40 - The Messenger

    21:30 - Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Showcase

    22:50 - Alan Wake

    1:32:40 - Observation Prep

    Music:

    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

    1 hr 45 min

About State of the Save

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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.