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- Parasite Eve: Part 1
It's spooky time which means it's time for Eric and Michael to bust out the spooky games and this year we have a cult classic with Parasite Eve. Join us as we go back to 1998 and see if it is full of spooky delights or fails at the frights.
0:00 - Ad
0:34 - Intro
2:50 - Bear & Breakfast
11:20 - Chivalry 2
14:20 - Overwatch 2
26:45 - Parasite Eve
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Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]
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Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]
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1 hr 27 min - Bonus Show: Parasite Eve Prep/Book Summary
Parasite Eve is a game Michael wanted to play for the show since we started doing this 2 years ago. Join us, as we dive into this Cult Classic PS1 RPG.
PLUS, we have a summary of the Prequel Novel for the game so you will be completely ready for every twist and turn of the story.
0:00 - Ad
0:34 - Intro
16:30 - Parasite Eve Book Summary
Music:
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Track: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]
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25 min - Batman Arkham Asylum: Part 2The boys are grumpy this week as we talk about the games we have been playing, but bounce back as we get hyped to talk about finishing our game club on Batman Arkham Asylum. We also announce our yearly spooky game of the year to celebrate the Halloween season so make sure you join us to find out all about it.Timecodes:34 - Intro4:24 - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword14:00 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Beta17:40 - Deathloop19:00 - Prodeus35:40 - Batman: Arkham Asylum1:20:50 - Parasite Eve Prep[email protected] for any emails you would like to send in. @stateofthesave to follow us on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube.Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metroJungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-AFree Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood1 hr 37 min
- Batman Arkham Asylum: Part 1
Welcome to the madhouse, Batman! Eric and Michael book their stay at Arkham Asylum to discuss the game at length, covering up to the point where we ruin Harley Quinn's gymnastic routine. Michael also shares his favorite announcements from TGS week, and Eric still can't win a game of Warhammer: Killteam.
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We also have a YouTube and Twitch channel where we play weird stuff.
Timecodes:
:34 - Intro
2:15 - Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life
4:53 - Goldeneye is back in the dumbest way
16:17 - Street Fighter 6
21:13 - Immortality
23:29 - Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
27:58 - Metal Hellsinger
30:00 - Warhammer 40K Killteam
31:38 - Batman : Arkham Asylum
Music:
Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]
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Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]
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1 hr 35 min - Bonus Show: Batman Arkham Asylum Prep
We have another prep episode for you this week. Eric and Michael get you up to speed so that you can play along with us as we dive deep into Batman Arkham Asylum. Its going to be another great game club so make sure you come back next week for part 1!
CUTOFF POINT: HARLEY QUINN BOSS FIGHT
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Music:
Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release]
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Track: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]
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19 min - Spec Ops The Line: Part 2
We have survived Dubai and returned to tell the story....depending on which ending you make canon. Join us as we break down and dig deep into this hidden gem of a game. Also we talk Immortality and make sure you check the time codes for our spoiler talk. Batman Arkham Asylum is next for us and if you're playing along make sure to stop at the end of the Harley Quinn boss fight.
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:34 Intro
2:06 Neon White
13:58 - Immortality
16:24- Immortality Spoilers Start!!
34:45- Immortality Spoilers End!!
34:55 - Flesh and Blood/Tabletop Discussion
37:45 - Spec Ops: The Line (Chapter 10-Epilogue)
1:42:38 - Batman: Arkham Asylum Prep
Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]
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Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]
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Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4
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2 hr - Spec Ops The Line: Part 1
Things get heavy this episode as Eric and Michael talk the extremely underrated Spec Ops The Line. This is such a fascinating game for its time that holds up so well in the year 2022. There is a ton of things to go over here and we hope you join us for part 2 when we finish the game.
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Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]
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Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]
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1 hr 58 min - Resident Evil 4: Part 3
As Leon and Ashley jetski off into the sunset, we break down Chapter 5 of Resident Evil 4. Can this game keep up its amazing gameplay for one more chapter, or is the troubled development starting to rear its head?
Plus, Eric and Michael prepare for the next game - Spec Ops: The Line (Part 1 will cover up to the START of Chapter 10: Riggs
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Timecodes:
:34 - Intro/COVID/Preamble
6:00 - Pokémon Legends: Arceus
17:40 - Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
19:10 - Gravity Rush 2
25:20 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Randomizer
32:00 - Multiverses
36:00 - Warhammer Figurines
38:00 - Resident Evil 4 Overview
49:00 - Resident Evil 4 Chapter 5
1:40:35 - Spec Ops: The Line Prep
Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]
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Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro
Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]
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Watch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A
Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMood
1 hr 58 min - Resident Evil 4: Part 2
The crew is back again to discuss the twist and turns of one of the craziest games of all time. Resident Evil 4 has always meant a lot to me and to see the game experienced through our guest, John's, eyes for the first time has been great! So pack your bags (or just put in your headphones) and join us for part 2!
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Timecodes:
:34 - Intro
9:55 - Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
24:05 - Fire Emblem: Three Houses
36:00 - Resident Evil 4
1:41:05 - RE4 Remake Theories
Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]
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Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]
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1 hr 59 min - Resident Evil 4: Part 1
Resident Evil 4 has been a game we have wanted to play since the beginning of this show. Eric, Michael, and guest John talk through their trip to the Spanish countryside to see what our boy Leon is doing. So join us for another great show!
Send in your thoughts to [email protected] and follow us @stateofthesave on TIkTok, Instagram, and Twitter to keep up with what's happening with the show.
Timecodes:
:34 - Intro
2:59 - Final Fantasy VII Remake INTERmission DLC
10:35 - Earthbound
16:36 - Red Dead Redemption 2
27:46 - Card Games/flesh and Blood
35:27 - Resident Evil 4 Gameclub
Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]
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Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4
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2 hr 9 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
© 2026 Eric Suggs & Michael Cutts