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Episode 174: Mega Man 8 - Retro Rewind

Craig is STILL ill and his mic didn't fix itself in between sessions. Mega Man he is not :(

Craig is STILL ill and his mic didn't fix itself in between sessions. Mega Man he is not :(

So Yeah Dave and Craig explore the wonderful world of Mega Man and with Craig being a newcomer to the series there is a lot to cover!!

Any thoughts on Mega Man 8 or the series in general, or what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web at www.thebiteffect.com

Episode 173: Twisted Metal - Retro Rewind

Not only was Craig ill, his mic broke! And he hated the game. And Dave was being annoying. Makes for fantastic listening /s

Not only was Craig ill, his mic broke! And he hated the game. And Dave was being annoying. Makes for fantastic listening /s

So Twisted Metal, our 1996 pick for Retro Rewind! how does it hold up 24 years on? It was a childhood fav for Dave, and brand new for Craig!

Any thoughts on Twisted Metal, or what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web at www.thebiteffect.com

Episode 172: Control - Part Two

In Part two of Control we discuss more mechanics, the story and THAT awesome thing. Spoilers!!

Part two see's us talk mechanics and story in this action packed episode. Craig is fighting an uphhill battle to win Dave's heart with this game, he has 10 reasons why it's so awesome. You WON'T believe number 6...

Any thoughts on Control or Remedy? Or even what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter and contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

there aren't 10 reasons

Episode 171: Control - Part One

In this episode we take.... CONTROL.

So yeah, things didn't go according to plan. We actually lost control. In a break from the usual format both episodes have spoilers, please be warned!!

Any thoughts on Control or Remedy? Or even what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter and contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

Episode 170: Clocktower - Retro Rewind

Craig and Dave get "scared" in the 1995 classic, Clocktower.

That's right we merge Dave's love of horror and Craig's love of point and click to play a game that does neither of those things well. Whoops.

Any thoughts on Clocktower, or what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web at www.thebiteffect.com

Episode 169: Judgment - Part Two

This is part two of Judgment which strangely went missing over the holidays! Spoilers from the start!

So yes the team dive in to the story of Judgment and all it's winding subplots and spoilers. Let's get to grips with how they feel about it in the usual casual and scattershot manner!!

Any thoughts on Judgment, Yakuza, or common mispellings of words? Or even what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter and contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

Episode 168: Game of the Year 2019

That's right, it's time for our take on a GOTY show. We hope you enjoy, and if this description is as far as you get - happy new year!

The full gang are here to talk about our games of the year, be they from this year or past years!

If you have any answers to questions or questions for us to answer then get in touch and we will make it happen! Oh also hit us up at on twitter and contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

Episode 167: Judgment - Part One

Decembers big game is Judgment, without an E.

Dave, Mike and Craig talk the mechanics of Judgment plus give a brief overview of what they thought about the latest game in the Yakuza universe!

Any thoughts on Judgment, Yakuza, or common mispellings of words? Or even what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter and contact us about anything, and we mean ANYTHING.

Episode 166: Retro Rewind Roundup 2019

Craig and Dave look back on 2019.

What were the best and worst Retro Rewind games we have played this year? Let's find out!

Any thoughts on anything other than Revolution X, or what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web at www.thebiteffect.com

Episode 165: Theme Park - Retro Rewind

This week Dave totally played the wrong game on purpose.

So yeah, Craig and Dave take a very long road here talking about all things Theme Park, from the mechanics throuhg to the creative side of gaming. And not wanting to stray too far fom the norm they end on a chat about beards.

Any thoughts on anything other than Revolution X, or what we should play next? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web at www.thebiteffect.com