The Bit Effect
Casual conversations on random games, no walkthroughs, just banter. Email game suggestions and feedback to [email protected].

Episode 204: Detroit: Become Human - Part One

Settle in an grab a cup of android snacks as Craig, Dave and Mike have a good old chinwag about Detroit: Become Human.

Settle in an grab a cup of android snacks as Craig, Dave and Mike have a good old chinwag about Detroit: Become Human.

In this first part we talk mechanics, generalities and keep things mostly spoiler free, episodes two and three (yes three!) cover the story!

Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web

Episode 203: Alien Hominid

Craig and Dave take a break from the usual Retro Rewind format to take a look as some developers more up close, starting with The Behemoth.

Craig and Dave take a break from the usual Retro Rewind format to take a look as some developers more up close, starting with The Behemoth.

We start this journey and already off to a bit of a rocky start, mostly becuase true to tradition we speak mostly about other things! :)

Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web

Episode 202: Darkest Dungeon - Part Two

One week late Craig and Dave finish up with a good chat about enemy types, bosses and all other things Darkest Dungeon.

One week late Craig and Dave finish up with a good chat about enemy types, bosses and all other things Darkest Dungeon.

Mini spoilers ahoy, if you even fancy this game a little we would encourage you to go and give it a try! :)

Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web

Episode 201: Super Meat Boy - Retro Rewind

In a change to the schedule we are getting to grips with the awesome Super Meat Boy, Darkest Dungeon Part Two will follow next week :)

In a change to the schedule we are getting to grips with the awesome Super Meat Boy, Darkest Dungeon Part Two will follow next week :)

Yes to end our current run of Retro Rewind games is the amazing Super Meat Boy. The episode sees us explore each other as people, with some chat about the game! Thanks for listening :)

Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web

Episode 200: Darkest Dungeon - Part One

Dave and Craig kick off our next monthly game with Darkest Dungeon, mechanics spoilers ahoy!

Dave and Craig kick off our next monthly game with Darkest Dungeon, mechanics spoilers ahoy!

In this episode we talk mecahnics, areas and aesthetics of Darkest Dungeon, a game we love very very much.

Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web

Episode 199: Plants vs Zombies - Retro Rewind

Dave and Craig take a stroll down gushing lane over the fab Plants vs Zombies in this week's Retro Rewind.

Dave and Craig take a stroll down gushing lane over the fab Plants vs Zombies in this week's Retro Rewind.

Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web

Episode 198: Dead Space - Retro Rewind

Craig and Dave get lost in (dead) space!

Craig and Dave get lost in (dead) space!

That's right, Dead Space is this week's retro rewind. We talk game, mechanics, marketing, and all things horror in this short sharp episode!

Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web

Episode 197: The Outer Worlds - Part Two

Spoilers and more spoilers as we explore the story and more!

Spoilers and more spoilers as we explore the story and more!

Yes the gang spoil the turnips out of this one and ramble their way through the story in the usual fashion. Huge apologies for the missed week last week, this was due to Craig not being able to count well.

Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web

Episode 196: The Outer Worlds - Part One

Obsidian. Check. Space. Check. Glorious Capitalism. Double check. Part one delves in to all of these and more, in a mostly spoiler free and mechanical way!

Obsidian. Check. Space. Check. Glorious Capitalism. Double check. Part one delves in to all of these and more, in a mostly spoiler free and mechanical way!

That's right, this month's big game takes us to The Outer Worlds, we delve in to this mechanically rich game and highlight some of the things that make it special.

Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web

Episode 195: The Darkness - Retro Rewind

Back on form with Retro Rewind, we manage a solid 50% of the show talking about The Darkness!

Back on form with Retro Rewind, we manage a solid 50% of the show talking about The Darkness!

That's right, no more long waffles about things not to do with gaming, no idea what happened to us this time round! The Darkness was Dave's pick for Retro Rewind and as a young lad he aspired to look like Jackie. Let's take a moment to stop and chuckle at this!

Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web