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Fine TimeIt's a Laptop!! | The Big DealWe talk about our Switch 2 pre-Direct thoughts and hopes, give some terrible food takes, and of course talk about what we've been playing such as Carmen Sandiego and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, plus an Avowed spoiler section at the end. Thank for listening! Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Rate and Review Us! [00:52] Intro [02:36] Andre talks Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance [16:21] Steve played Carmen Sandiego [33:31] Kevin tries out...2025-03-202h 01Fine TimeIt's Very Well Avowed | The Big DealWe go deep on Avowed, talk briefly about the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Closed Network Test, and have ourselves a round of JAV Titles: Real Or Fake. That's it, thats the whole show. Thanks for listening! Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [07:02] Avowed: Pre-Release Thoughts [19:18] Avowed: Our Characters and Classes [29:44] Avowed: Combat [39:03] Avowed: World, Art, and Architecture [52:44] Avowed: Items and Systems [01:05:50] Avowed: "Quality of Life", O...2025-02-271h 58Fine TimeSonic Crosswords | The Big DealRomancing SaGa 2, Magic: The Gathering, State of Play, and we admit to our personal failings as human beings. What could better than that?! Come and join the party! Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [04:36] Andre played Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven [23:25] Steve played Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland DX [34:24] Kevin played 1-2 Switch [42:32] Kevin is back into Magic: The Gathering! [51:10] First Shower [53:39] S...2025-02-131h 58Fine TimeThey've Read The Fanfics | The Big DealDynasty Warriors Origins, Switch 2 musings, Toy Story's impact on animation, a Switch sales quiz, and plenty more awaits you in our latest Big Deal. Come one, come all! Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [03:05] Andre loves Dynasty Warriors Origins [21:48] Steve played Ninja Five-O [32:39] Power Shower [34:47] TASTE TEST: Switch Cartridges [43:22] Reasonable and Shitty Switch 2 Takes [01:03:55] They Made Bluepoint Work On WHAT? [01:08:52] Are 2D...2025-01-301h 38Fine TimeMother & Luigi | The Big DealWe talk Astro Bot, the Okami sequel and other Game Awards announcents, pick our 2024 Games of the Year and more in this first Big Deal epsiode of 2025. Thanks for being here! Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] RATE AND REVIEW US [01:09] Welcome To 2025 [06:50] Kevin and Andre played Astro Bot [43:15] Shower Time (Not Approved By HR) [45:15] TASTE TEST: Shaq-a-Licious XL Gummies [54:24] Okami sequel?? Directed by Hideki Kamiya?! [01:00:54] Game Awards Announcements Recap [01:13:37] Our 2024 Ga...2025-01-161h 47
Fine TimeHeart of Darkness | Cinematic Platformer ParadiseOn our final episode of Cinematic Platformer Paradise, Andre and Steve take a trip to the PlayStation era and play one of the last games of its kind, Heart of Darkness. Does this late-era cinematic platformer impress, or is it a dud? Listen and find out! Fine Time on Instagram: @finetimepodcast Bluesky: @fineti.me Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me2025-01-0225 min
Fine TimeBlackthorne | Cinematic Platformer ParadiseWe've reached the point of our Cinematic Platformer Paradise journey where we've finally arrived at Blackthorne, the Super Nintendo action-adventure classic. Did Blizzard learn from the cinematic platformer sins of the past? Spoiler alert: Yes they did! Andre and Steve dig into this stone-cold classic, right now on Fine Time. Thanks for listening! Fine Time on Instagram: @finetimepodcast Bluesky: @fineti.me Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me2024-12-2627 min
Fine TimeFade To Black | Cinematic Platformer ParadiseAfter their original plans for a Flashback sequel got cancelled, they started over again in the third dimension, bringing us the early PlayStation hit Fade To Black. Does this wild sci-fi universe survive the polygon treatment? Hell, is this even a cinematic platformer at all?! Andre and Steve find out in the latest installment of Cinematic Platformer Paradise. Fine Time on Instagram: @finetimepodcast Bluesky: @fineti.me Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me2024-12-1929 min
Fine TimeFlashback | Cinematic Platformer ParadiseWhen people think of cinematic platformers, the first one they likely think of is Flashback. And with good reason! Not only is it an incredible technical achievement, it features the crystalized vision of what was cyberpunk in the 1990s. But as we all know, ambition can often lead a video game astray. Does Flashback manage to stay on track? Andre and Steve find out in the latest in their continuing Cinematic Platformer Paradise series. Fine Time on Instagram: @finetimepodcast Bluesky: @fineti.me Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me2024-12-1231 min
Fine TimeAnother World (Out of This World) + Heart of the Alien | Cinematic Platformer ParadiseAnother World is a absolute titan of the cinematic platformer genre, and it was an incredible technical achivement on every platform it released on. But can its gameplay match its audiovisual splendor? Is its status as a classic deserved? Was Heart of the Alien forgotten for a reason? Find out this week on Cinematic Platformer Paradise. Face it, you're warped! Fine Time on Instagram: @finetimepodcast Bluesky: @fineti.me Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Another World [24:31] Heart of the Alien2024-12-0539 min
Fine TimeShadow of the Beast | Cinematic Platformer ParadiseAndre and Steve continue their cinematic platformer journey to Shadow of the Beast, the 1989 classic for Amiga. But is it really a classic, or is it just pretty? Find out in this bite-sized holiday episode! Follow Fine Time on Instagram: @finetimepodcast Bluesky: @fineti.me Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me2024-11-2823 min
Fine TimePrince of Persia | Cinematic Platformer ParadiseAt the dawn of the 90s, the cinematic platformer was seen as the future. While it never did become the future, the games in this highly influential subgenre are still felt today, and the technology used to makes them still impresses. In this first of seven epsiodes in this miniseries, Andre and Steve dive into the one that started it all, Prince of Persia. Follow Fine Time on Instagram: @finetimepodcast Bluesky: @fineti.me Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me2024-11-2129 minFine TimeHold On, I'm Not Done Talking About Dicks | The Big DealWe played Beyond Shadowgate, Resident Evil Village, Meteos and the new mobile Pokemon TCG. Then we talked about Nintendo's grip of annoucnemnt and our favorite comfort games. Thanks for being such great listeners! Instagram: @finetimepodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Public Penis Announcement [05:12] Andre played Beyond Shadowgate [20:24] Kevin played Meteos [36:48] Kevin and Steve played Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket [48:27] Steve played Resident Evil Village [57:54] SHOWER TIME [59:05] Taste Test: Sprite W...2024-11-071h 52Fine TimeIt's Red and Round | The Big DealAll three of us played an assortment of spoopy games and we talked about them, including Luigi's Mansion 2, Bayonetta Origins, and Pools. Then we talked about Masahiro Sakurai's YouTube channel coming to an end, The Addams Family menu at Burger King, a candy quiz game, and so much more on this week's Big Deal. Enjoy! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [03:12] Kevin played Luigi's Mansion 2 [16:30] Kevin bought some Nintendo trinkets [22:48] Steve played Bayonetta Origins...2024-10-241h 34Fine TimeIs It Pineapple-Colored? | The Big DealWe thoroughly discuss The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Nintendo announces a clock for some reason, and a fresh round of Place Your Bets, a PS1 best-sellers guessing game, and tons more on this week's Big Deal! Like us, rate us, review us! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [01:54] The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom [40:30] Shower Time! [42:55] Steve Tried the Krabby Patty Kollab Meal at Wendy's [50:44] What The Hell Is N...2024-10-101h 31Fine TimeThat's Why We Have PlayStation 5 | The Big DealWe played The Plucky Squire, watched the latest State of Play, took bets on Switch 2's release date, and dove deeper into Emio -- The Smiling Man and more on this week's Big Deal. Rate and review us! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [01:47] The Plucky Squire [41:33] Shower Time! [42:25] Oreo Coke Taste Test [48:10] Is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Back?! [52:24] State of Play - September 2024 [01:10:28] When Will Switch 2 Come...2024-09-261h 35
Fine TimeNintendo Switch Online Mini-Reviews - Vol. 2 | Forgotten WorldsAndre and Steve are back with another round of pint-sized reviews of games availble on Nintendo Switch Online! They tackle Devil World, Snake Rattle 'n' Roll, Super R-Type and more in this latest installment. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [03:43] Devil World [11:20] Journey To Silius [19:04] Snake Rattle 'n' Roll [25:24] Battletoads In Battlemaniacs [34:14] Super R-Type [46:04] Wrecking Crew '98 [55:38] Until Next Time!2024-09-1957 minFine TimeIs A Moogle An Animal? | The Big DealKevin's back and he's roasting our pizza opinions! Hey, this is a video game show, right? So we talk about Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Concord going kaput, PS5 Pro, and a fun GameCube quiz game! Thanks for listening! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro - Kevin Roasts Our Pizza Opinions [04:32] Steve and Andre played Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club [30:31] Kevin played Final Fantasy Tactics Advance2024-09-121h 36Fine Time2D-60 | The Big DealAndre tries out the new ports of Doom and Doom II, Steve plays another Atelier game, and then we dive into the presentations over the last week including Gamescom and the Nintendo Indie World + Partner Direct combo platter! Hope you're hungry, because we got the meat! Thanks for listening! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:38] Andre played the new ports of Doom + Doom II [18:20] Steve played Atelier Totori [29:22] Steve Ruins Shower Break!!! SMH [30:45] Goodbye, Animal Crossing Pocket Camp2024-08-291h 35Fine TimeThat Green Parrot | The Big DealAfter a chat about SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos, we're joined by Brian Riggsbee to talk about his upcoming book 'Video Game Maps: SNES Vol. 1', and then we dive into all your Summer Mailbag questions! Thanks for listening! Check out Brian Riggsbee's books at Retro Game Books! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:01] SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos [30:22] Brian Riggsbee on Video Game Maps: SNES Vol. 1 and Retro Game Books [52:32] Welcome To Our Summer Mailbag! [55:07] W...2024-08-161h 50Fine TimeHis Butt Is a Staple | The Big DealRiver City Girls Zero, Baten Kaitos Origins, a taste test of the brand new Peach Pepsi, a review of Burger King's Fiery Menu... wait, I thought this was a video game podcast?! We talk video games too, I promise! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:55] Andre played Baten Kaitos Origins [19:39] Steve played River City Girls Zero [32:00] EVO 2024 Recap with Vin [01:02:19] Peach Pepsi Taste Test [01:06:34] Paramount+ Cancels Halo TV Series [01:11:51] Suda 51 Talks Killer7 Complete Edition?!2024-08-011h 34Fine TimeCheek To Cheek | The Big DealThe grab bag is on: Concord, Arzette, Double Dragon Revive, Game Pass price hike, Exoprimal is over, TOSE in a tough spot, AAA games sales on iOS, and tons more. Join us on this lazy summer pod and vibe out! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Housekeeping & Intro [04:06] Andre played the Concord free beta weekend [19:26] Steve played Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore [28:58] Shower Time [31:24] Goodbye, Exoprimal [43:04] Oh No, TOSE! [46:35] Nintendo teases and announces Emio – The Sm...2024-07-181h 18
Fine TimeWillow: A Re-Examination | The Back RoomWillow was a childhood VHS favorite, but as we all know, childhood favorites are often hideous in hindsight. How does Willow stand the test of time? Steve and Andre watched it again with adult eyes and re-evaluate this late 80s fantasy classic. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me2024-07-111h 02Fine TimeEject Stuff Out of Your Hole | The Big DealBaten Kaitos, a sad Contra game, a bevy of Limited Run Games announcements, Konami's bizarre Metal Gear presentation, Place Your Bets, and even a couple of grilling tips! Who loves ya baby?! Thanks for listening! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [05:16] Andre played the remastered Baten Kaitos [20:53] Steve played Contra: Rogue Corps [32:11] Kevin played Dount County [43:58] Shower Time [44:48] OMG NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE BREAKING NEWS!! [47:36] Limited Run Games (LRG3)2024-07-041h 37
Fine TimeDiscontinued Fast Food Items | Two Fat GuysWhen it comes to reminiscing about fast food items from days past, who better to trust than two fat guys? Andre and Steve spend some time daydreaming about defunct items from McDonald's, Arby's, Carl's Jr., and more. Are you hungry yet? Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me2024-06-2738 minFine TimeTouch Some Wolf Grass | The Big DealJoin us as we dive head first into that incredible Nintendo Direct as well as recap our favorite stuff from Summer Game Fest! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me Check out Andre talking about Dragon Quest on the Still Loading Podcast here! [00:00] Intro [03:53] Best Nintendo Direct of all time? [05:36] Mario & Luigi: Brothership [11:35] Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, Fantasian: Neo Dimension, Looney Tunes Wacky World of Sports [16:17] Farmagia, Donkey Kong Country Returns H...2024-06-201h 52Fine TimeCharacter Splash | The Big DealAfter talking Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake, we talk about the latest State of Play featuring Concord, Dynasty Warriors Origins, Marvel Rivals, Until Dawn, Astro Bot, Monster Hunter Wilds and more. We also took a look at this year's Marvelous Showcase featuring the new Story of Seasons and Daemon X Machina, a quick laugh at the Amico situation, and our thoughts on Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and its box office take. Thanks for listening! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [03:02] Steve played t...2024-06-061h 29
Fine TimePokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero | The PokéPals The PokéPals return! Steve, Vin, and Ampy chat about memorable characters, music, mechanics, and surprises from The Teal Mask, The Indigo Disk, and Mochi Mayhem, the three parts of the Pokémon Scarlet/Violet DLC. Spoilers abound! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Vin: @lucentai.bsky.social Ampy: @ampyluxe.bsky.social [00:00] Spoiler Warning [00:50] Intro: DLC vs. Enhanced versions [04:00] The Teal Mask: New characters [07:41] The Teal Mask: The new Pokémon [11:51] The Teal Mask: The map design [14:26] The Teal Mas...2024-05-301h 08Fine TimeBox Fox | The Big DealA trip down the Animal Well, a punishment of Balan Wonderworld, Square Enix's new strategy, the triumphant retrun of JAV Titles: Real Or Fake, and more! Thanks for listening! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:45] Animal Well [38:30] Let's Break! [40:50] Steve survived Balan Wonderworld [01:05:27] Let's Shower! [01:07:04] Did Our Tears of the Kingdom Sales Predictions Come True? [01:11:46] Square Enix's New Multiplatform Strategy [01:22:20] Marvel Reviving the Marvel Television Banner2024-05-231h 38
Fine TimeNintendo Switch Online Mini-Reviews - Vol. 1 | Forgotten WorldsWas Excitebike 64 great? Can the Game Boy handle Castlevania Legends? Was Comix Zone ever good in the first place? Steve and Andre do a mini-review roundup of six different games on Nintendo Switch Online. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro and Premise [04:04] Blaster Master: Enemy Below [10:05] Excitebike 64 [16:20] Pokemon Trading Card Game [23:11] Castlevania Legends [30:36] Comix Zone [39:23] Alisia Dragoon [47:43] See Ya!2024-05-1648 minFine TimeMatt Booty Conspiracy Theories | The Big DealWe played Sand Land, Microsoft shuts down Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, Nintendo getting close to revealing their next console, a fun little Phoenix Wright ranking game and so much more. Enjoy! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:34] Sand Land [41:18] Break Time! [42:24] Nintendo's New Console Secrecy [50:08] The Helldivers 2 Controversy [59:06] Microsoft Closes Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks [01:01:20] Square Enix Cuts Back [01:18:39] Rank 'Em! Phoenix Wright Jingles [01:30:58] See Ya!2024-05-091h 31Fine TimeGames For Windows Live Handheld | The Big DealAn absolutely jam-packed show featuing Princess Peach Showtime, Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, the Embracer Group splitting into three, the latest Indie World presentation, emulators population iOS, Taylor Swift, the Fallout TV show, and soooooo much more! Thanks for listening! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro and Chitty Chat [04:44] Steve and Andre played Princess Peach: Showtime! [23:32] Kevin played Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow [41:39] BRB [42:29] Indie World Highlights {Little Kitty Big City, Yars Rising, Europa, A...2024-04-252h 07Fine TimeGET ME ESCAPE! | The Big DealAndre played Penny's Big Breakaway, Kevin runs through a smattering of arcade games, we talk about the Stellar Blade demo, and much more on our latest. If you listen on Apple Podcasts, please give us a five-star review! Thanks for listening! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro and Chill [08:15] Andre played Penny's Big Breakaway [23:57] Kevin's Arcade Extravaganza (RayForce, Pigskin 621 AD, Cowboys of Moo Mesa, Wonderboy 3: Monster Lair, Magic Sword, etc.) [53:53] It's Time To HIt Th...2024-04-111h 33
Fine TimeThree Thousand Years of Longing | The Back RoomA movie starring Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton, directed by George Miller? On the surface it sounded like just the thing we needed to bring us back to the movies after the pandemic, but as it turns out, Three Thousand Years of Longing was a dud. Andre and Steve let their morbid curiousity get the best of them and decided to watch this COVID-compromised oddity. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me2024-04-0457 minFine TimeThe Loveseat Toilet | The Big DealWe played the Splatioon 3 DLC as well as the newest Shiren the Wanderer, and then we discuss the marketibility of PS5 Pro, fast travel in video games, Switch2 facing competition from handheld PCs, and so much more in this latest edition fo the Big Deal. Thanks for listening! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:18] Steve played Splatoon 3 DLC Side Order [10:58] Andre played Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island [27:35] It's Time To H...2024-03-281h 31Fine TimeLoad-Bearing Corrupted Save | The Big DealAndre gives a comprehensive review of the Steam Deck OLED and we answer every single question submitted to us in our Listener Mailbag, Right now on Fine Time. Rate us, review us, love us. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [01:30] Andre got a Steam Deck OLED [06:34] Steam Deck: Hardware, Build Quality, and Screen [16:05] Steam Deck: Software, Compatibility, and User Friendliness [31:04] Steam Deck: Emulation and Desktop Mode [34:40] Steam Deck: Various Games T...2024-03-141h 54Fine TimeI Don't Have Time For Master Sex | The Big DealWe played Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Pocket Card Jockey, Nintendo files a lawsuit against the Switch emulator Yuzu, we cover the highlights of the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, and tons more on this new Big Deal. Enjoy, share, and please rate us! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:01] Mario vs. Donkey Kong [28:26] Pocket Card Jockey [38:03] Break Time! [39:11] Steve Presents Pokemon Presents [46:17] Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 2.21.2024 (Epic Mickey Rebrushed, Shin M...2024-02-291h 48Fine TimeTears of the United Kingdom | The Big DealMicrosoft addresses the rumors, the potential power of the Switch 2, Kevin reviews the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro and so much more on this new, hot, and fresh Big Deal. Enjoy the show, and thanks for listening! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me Watch Kevin's repair video for the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro and see his cool hair right here. [00:00] Intro [02:07] Kevin invested in a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro [06:08] RP4P: Hardware Quality and Self-Repair [12:50] RP4P: E...2024-02-161h 46
Fine TimeSuper Mario RPG | Postgame ShowThis week Steve & Kevin played Super Mario RPG for the Nintendo Switch, a remake everyone thought would never come. Did Artepiazza make a 16-bit star shine, or should we have been careful for what we wished for? BEWARE, FULL SPOILERS! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me 2024-02-0847 minFine TimeWe Are Your Pals of the World | The Big DealPalWorld takes over, a State of Play came along, and the guys play Another Code: Recollection and a smattering of Super Scope games in our latest. Rate, review, and enjoy! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [01:53] Steve and Andre played Another Code: Recollection [30:26] Kevin's Super Scope Super Special! (Yoshi's Safari, Battle Clash, Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge) [46:14] Break Time, Pt. 1 [48:08] The PalWorld Saga [01:09:39] Dragonball Sparking Zero! 24 Characters Revealed! [01:11:07] Break Ti...2024-02-011h 46
Super GhostEp. 79 - The Best Short Games (ft. Fine Time) | Gunman Clive, Spanky's Quest, HyperZone, Star Fox 64 and moreI like my coffee how I like my games: TINY. This week, Aaron is joined by Andre, Kevin, and Steve of “Fine Time” as they discuss their favorite games that don’t overstay their welcome, take too much of your precious time, or last longer than 4 hours. No need to call a doctor for this episode. Fine Time: https://linktr.ee/FineTimePodcastMore SuperPod Saga: https://www.superpodsaga.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsk92iXuOGiul8ZiIYNMMmQTwitter - https://twitter.com/SuperPodSagaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/superpo...2024-01-311h 27Fine TimeI Turrican't Believe You! | The Big DealGungrave G.O.R.E., Atelier Rorona, a Rocket Knight collection is coming, a larger debate about the game design philosophies of the Turrican series, and much more this week on Fine Time. Enjoy the show, and thanks for listening. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro - Good Morning To You [01:58] Andre played through Gungrave G.O.R.E. [16:22] Steve played through Atelier Rorona [27:17] Break #1 [28:35] Felix the Cat and Rocket Knight collections ar...2024-01-181h 21Fine TimeNever Mind Guys, It's Just Paris Hilton | The Big DealWe're back for 2024 and our first show is a doozy! The Sega Five, the Insominiac leaks, Kevin played Gollum on purpose, Steve played Amazon Luna on purpose, and so much more in our first show of the year. Enjoy! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:48] Kevin played Gollum for some reason [14:57] Steve's adventures on Amazon Luna (Once Upon a Jester, Steel Assault, Bloodrayne Betrayal) [24:48] Andre digs into Pinball M [34:04] Break Time! Pt. 12024-01-041h 39
Fine TimeBattle Arena Toshinden | Fighting Game Anime ChristmasSteve and Andre finish off their anime extravanganza as well as 2023 with one last direct-to-video classic: Battle Arena Toshinden! Eiji and Kayin have tender moments on a mountaintop, Sofia takes a shower, Duke rides in on a horse, and I guess they fight a bunch too. But was it good, or was it "good"? Well... Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me2023-12-2843 min
Fine TimeTekken: The Motion Picture | Fighting Game Anime ChristmasAlright, we're gonna be honest up front this time: the Tekken anime was really bad. But Steve and Andre are well accustomed to wading around in crap and finding the funny, and that's exactly what they did today. And trust us, there is a LOT of funny. Enjoy! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me2023-12-2135 min
Fine TimeSamurai Shodown: The Motion Picture | Fighting Game Anime ChristmasDid that guy just send a tornado from his sword? Is that allowed? Another TV special in Japan, this time brought to us on VHS by AD Vision, this Samurai Showdown anime has heart, but is that enough? Steve and Andre once again investigate the waters of 90s fighting game anime for you, the people. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me2023-12-1437 min
Fine TimeArt of Fighting | Fighting Game Anime ChristmasWho's gonna save South Town?! A TV special in Japan, this Art of Fighting anime came to us at a time when the games weren't so relevant anymore, but America's burgeoning interest in anime demanded content. Is it any good? Does it matter? Steve and Andre investigate. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me2023-12-0736 minFine TimeThat "S" Is A Lie | The Big DealRoboCop: Rogue City, WarioWare: Move It!, Gargoyles Remastered, the upcoming Zelda movie and more all get discussed in our last Big Deal of 2023. Thanks for being with us these last two years and we'll continue to entertain you! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin on Bluesky: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro (RoboCop) [01:57] Some quick housekeeping [04:48] Andre talks about RoboCop: Rogue City [19:59] Kevin played WarioWare: Move It! [26:40] Steve destroys Gargoyles Remastered [38:34] Break #12023-11-161h 32Fine TimeI Love That You Named Them Fred | The Big DealMario is back and so are we! We spend a long time dissecting Super Mario Bros. Wonder from every possible angle that we can think of before we get to a couple of finishing questions. Enjoy! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin on Bluesky: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Welcome to the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Super Show! [02:45] Shaking off the New Super Mario Bros. feel [08:57] Are Poplins creepy? [12:13] Too easy? No time limit? [22:01] C...2023-11-021h 26
Fine TimeMary Shelley's Frankenstein | The Back RoomA couple years after Bram Stoker's Dracula, then came another R-rated classic monster movie adaption with the author's name attached, this time in the form of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. While the Dracula movie was flawed but very successful in its mission, how does Frankenstein fare? Uhhhh... Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me2023-10-2659 minFine TimeOne Nintendo, Please! | The Big DealDoes the next Nintendo system really need backwards compatibility? Does Ubisoft have have cold feet about live services? The guys also talked about Nour: Play With Your Food, Resident Evil 6, Sonic Advance, and tons more on this latest Big Deal. Thanks for joining us! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin on Bluesky: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:26] Steve played Resident Evil 6 [13:43] Andre experienced Nour: Play With Your Food [25:53] Kevin tried the Wizordum demo [30:19] K...2023-10-191h 39Fine TimeI Feel Like a Hooker | The Big DealSea of Stars: We came, we saw, we conquered! But did we like it? We also talk about the sad state of industry layoffs, what we would put in our breakfast buffet omelette, and more this week on the Big Deal. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin on Bluesky: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [03:32] Sea of Stars (Spoiler-Free!) [42:56] Break #1 [44:04] Coporate greed at Epic Games lays off 900 people [55:31] Hideki Kamiya is leaving PlatinumGames 2023-10-051h 32
Fine TimeIs Turtles Mania Back?! | A Fine Time SpecialWhat's going on with all these green guys living in the sewers?!? After talking about their personal TMNT history, Steve and Andre discuss all the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles happenings in the last year or so, including Cowbunga Collection, Shredder's Revenge, and the recent movie Mutant Mayhem. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me2023-09-2853 minFine TimeMmm, Bananas, Mmm | The Big DealSteve and Andre talk about F-Zero 99 and Etrian Odyssey HD before they dive into the latest Nintendo Direct, the incredible mess Unity had made for themselves, and more. Enjoy the show and rate and review us! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [05:41] Steve loves F-Zero 99! [13:33] Andre explores Etrian Odyssey HD [27:38] Break #1 [29:34] Nintendo Direct! (Splatoon 3 Side Order, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Super Mario RPG, Another Code: Recollection, Princess Peach: Showtime!, Tomb Raider I-III, Detective Pikachu...2023-09-211h 26Fine TimeIt's a Pocket Monster! | The Big DealAndre deeply criticizes Super Mario 3D World ten years after release, Kevin enjoys an Early Access delight, and the gang ponders deep questions about the industry amid inappropriate jokes. Because what's a Big Deal without inappropriate jokes, right? As always, thank you for joining us for another fun variety show. Timestamps are below the socials. Enjoy! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:08] Andre explores Super Mario 3D World [23:57] Steve got a new dog! [30:02] Kevin played XENOTILT i...2023-08-241h 31Fine TimeAfter Earth | The Back RoomMore than ten years after its release, Steve and Andre decided to tackle After Earth, taking us back to the time Will Smith and Jaden Smith tried to make a summer blockerbuster helmed by M. Night Shyamalan. Was it unfairly malinged at the time? As it turns out, no, it wasn't! Our disbelief is palpable in this episode, so we hope you enjoy the carnage. Follow the show on Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me2023-08-1755 minFine TimeI Thought You Were Circumcised | The Big DealAfter breaking down Pikmin 4 and Remnant 2, we answer all the questions sumbitted to us in our Summer Mailbag! Here's the rundown: [00:00] Intro [2:45] Steve played Pikmin 4 [12:05] Andre is floored by Remnant 2 [28:57] Kevin revisits Guitar Hero and Rock Band [39:59] Kevin tries Tony Hawk's Underground for the first time [43:50] Break Time! [44:28] What would we pick to be at EVO 2024? [47:15] What Nintendo character would have the best podcast? [50:48] What character would join a pyramid scheme? [54:15] Most undeserved sequel? [57:36] Why can't other...2023-08-101h 36Fine TimeEthically-Sourced Chocobo | The Big DealThe guys have a long spolier-free chat about Final Fantasy 16 as well as cover some recent news and some random topics. Sounds like a Big Deal, right? Here's the rundown: [00:00] Intro [02:36] Final Fantasy 16 (Overall thoughts, time spent, sidequests, dark tone and vibe, graphics, level design and navigation, combat, difficulty, pacing, Eikon battles, spectacle vs. gameplay, music) [41:52] Break #1 [44:47] More Final Fantasy 16 (story themes and characters, Active Time Lore, meeting expectations, series future) [01:02:00] CD Projekt Red asserts that people "piled on" Cyberpunk 2077's bad launch [01:03:26] Niantic is in big...2023-07-131h 48Fine TimeClassy Chassis | The Big DealSteve played a submarine game for no particular reason, Andre gives his collected thoughts on Street Fighter 6, and Kevin gives his spoiler-free postgame thoughts on Tears of the Kingdom before everyone dives head first into last week's Nintendo Direct. Here's the rundown: [00:00] Intro (Arcade Archives: IN THE HUNT) [02:14] Steve played Shinsekai: Into the Depths [09:54] Andre talks Street Fighter 6 [30:19] Kevin finished Tears of the Kingdom [54:13] Break Time! [57:16] Nintendo Direct Breakdown / Analysis / Hot Takes (Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Pikmin 4, Penny's Big Breakaway, Wario Ware Move It!, Batman Arkham Trilogy...2023-06-291h 42Fine TimeThe Simpsons (2007 Movie) | The Back RoomIt's a different kind of movie episode of Fine Time because Steve & Kevin actually saw this back in 2007! (On purpose!) Tie an onion on your belt (as was the style at the time) and you'll be able to hear about the lead-up, some of their favorite bits, if this still holds up today, and the potential trajectory caused by it's success. Follow us on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Steve: @monotonegent Kevin: @KevinFlevin892023-06-2246 minFine TimeSee That Yin-Yang Symbol Right There? | The Big DealThe beautiful bonanza of Fake E3 press conferences are upon us, and the whole gang is here to deliver all the takes you can handle! Come recap the shows and laugh along with us. Here's the rundown: [00:00] Intro (An Ode To Orcas) [03:30] Summer Game Fest (Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Mortal Kombat 1, Sonic Superstars, Lies of P, Alan Wake II, Final Finatasy VII Rebirth, etc.) [44:20] Break #1 [44:57] Day of the Devs (Beastieball, Hyperlight Breaker, Hellskate, etc.) [56:18] Devolver Direct: The Return of Volvy (The Talos Principle II, Baby Steps) 2023-06-152h 05Fine TimeOctopath Traveler II, Pt. 2 | Postgame ShowSteve and Andre continue their discussion on this incredible RPG by dicussing many character moments, chapters and plot progression, and the final chapter and ending. Beware, full spoilers within! If you missed Part 1, you can listen here. Follow the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent2023-06-081h 22Fine TimeNo One Mutes Sidon | The Big DealIt's finally time to talk The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! The guys touch on many aspects of the game including scope, ingenuity, discovery, and the future of the series in a long spoiler-free discussion. After that, they tackle various questions surrounding last week's PlayStation Showcase (Metal Gear Solid 3, Helldivers 2, Foamstars, Marathon, Alan Wake 2, Project Q, The Last of Us Factions no-show) as well as quick dives into the Alone In the Dark demo and prologue and Marvelous Game Showcase (Project MAGIA, Project Life Is RPG, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion). Follow the show on...2023-06-011h 34Fine TimeOctopath Traveler II, Pt. 1 | Postgame ShowThis wonderful sequel to an incredible game captured our hearts this winter, and now Steve and Andre are finally ready to talk about it! They discuss the characters they favored, abilities they loved, why HD-2D works, and the setting of the Octopath universe in the first part of this two-part discussion. Beware, full spoilers ahead! Follow the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent2023-05-251h 11Fine TimeOur Top 5 Simpsons Episodes | The Back RoomLet Steve & Kevin to embiggen your podcast feed about America's Funniest Family, The Jetsons -- er, Simpsons (yes that'll do). A perfectly cromulent discussion about some of their favorite episodes, what makes them tick, and why they're still revered by many today. Listen to it in your car hole! Follow us on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Steve: @monotonegent Kevin: @KevinFlevin892023-05-1854 minFine TimeWhiteness Rating System | The Big DealLots of games including R-Type Final 3 Evolved, WarioWare: Get It Together!, and Tails of Iron, then a lot of discussion about Phil Spencer recent comments about Redfall and the future of Xbox, the wave of anger over Jedi Survivor's reviews neglecting to mention its performance, as well as a rousing quiz game! Here's the rundown: [00:00] Intro [02:46] Andre played R-Type Final 3 Evolved [10:47] A Little To the Left (of Steve's Sanity) [21:57] Steve played Tails of Iron [25:51] Steve played Chivalry II [29:45] Kevin revisited WarioWare: Get It Together! [35:02] Kevin's...2023-05-111h 51Fine TimeThis Is How You Make Love To A Woman | The Big DealAdvance Wars, Tchia, Sega buys Rovio, the return JAV Titles, Street Fighter 6, the Burning Shores DLC for Horizon Forbidden West, and tons more! Here's the rundown: [00:00] Intro [02:42] Steve played Advance Wars 1+2: Reboot Camp [15:00] We all played Tchia [34:09] Break #1 [35:07] Street Fighter 6 Presentation and Demo Impressions [45:22] Sega is purchasing Rovio for $776M [50:16] Quick thoughts on the UK rejecting Microsoft's acqusition of Activision Blizzard King [51:57] Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League delayed to Feb. 24th, 2024 [54:57] Would Hi-Fi Rush have done better if it wasn't...2023-04-271h 49Fine TimePack Your Pee Strainer | The Big DealThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, Forspoken, Diablo 4 beta, Redfall and Microsoft's current strategy, our thoughts on launch lineups of the past are all in this new Big Deal. Here's the rundown: [00:00] Intro [03:57] Andre beat Forspoken [18:27] Steve played through Valiant Hearts: Coming Home [26:13] Kevin on the Diablo 4 Beta [39:15] Kevin's gripes with Everybody's Golf [42:19] Break #1 [44:00] The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Did We Like It? [01:02:51] Did Miyamoto hint at a new Mario game coming soon? [01:05:54] Is Sony working on a new handheld called Q...2023-04-131h 50Fine TimeDarkstalkers (The American Cartoon) | The Back RoomIn 1995, for unknown reasons, Capcom licensed out Darkstalkers to an Amercian animation studio to produce 13 episodes of complete trash. Let us regale you with tales of the horrors contained within so you don't have to watch it yourself! Follow the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent2023-04-061h 03Fine TimeNintendo Switch Online Roundup | Forgotten WorldsSteve and Andre do a deep dive into what they've been playing recently on Nintendo Switch Online, including their likes, their dislikes, and plenty of debate on what they agree and disagree on. [00:00] Intro [04:50] Games We've Been Playing (Dig Dug 2, Contra Hard Corps, Castlevania Bloodlines, Fire n' Ice, Earthbound Beginnings, Shinobi 3, Mega Man: The Wily Wars, Kuru Kuru Kururin, Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3) [30:01] Break #1 [31:05] Import Report (StarFox 64, Rushing Beat [Rival Turf], Puyo Puyo [Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine], Wave Race 64, Umihara Kawase, Harvest Moon, Custom Robo, Sin and Punishment)2023-03-231h 36Fine TimeWhat, Like Jesus? | The Big DealMetroid Prime Remastered, Starfield and Suicide Squad delays, 'JRPG' as a loaded term, and so much more in our new Big Deal. Here's the rundown: [00:00] Intro [02:17] Kevin played Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze [16:39] Metroid Prime Remastered : Does it hold up? [36:33] Break #1 [37:37] Were Starfield and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League afraid of Tears of the Kingdom? [43:20] Sony vs. Microsoft and the battle for Call of Duty, Pt. 68 [49:55] Yoshi-P's dislike of the term 'JRPG' and the era that derided them [01:10:45] Break #2 [01:11:35] Name...2023-03-161h 41
Fine TimePokemon Scarlet and Violet | The PokéPalsThe PokéPals are back! Steve, Vin, and Ampy chat about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's initial hype, what they liked and didn't like, and their hopes for the franchise's future. Spoilers abound! [00:00] Intro [01:30] The initial reveal [05:00] Pre-release announcements [10:30] Ed Sheeran ...?! [13:55] Terastallization -- Great for marketing? [16:15] Customization -- Everybody is going to school [20:30] Expectations? [21:55] We dodged the leaks [23:55] How did we start our Treasure Hunt? [28:40] What did this game do well? [31:15] Favorite story arcs? [38:45] Quality of...2023-03-092h 05Fine TimeDead House Elves | The Big DealKirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe, Minit, Hogwarts Legacy, State of Play, Nintendo quarterly sales figures, a game of Pokemon: Real or Fake?, what we want to see in a Switch successor and more are all in this new episode! Here's the rundown: [00:00] Intro [04:45] Andre played Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe [13:41] Steve and Andre played Minit [20:34] Kevin finishes Hogwarts Legacy [27:06] Break #1 [29:20] Nintendo is skipping E3 2023. Should Microsoft take advantage? [36:35] Latest Nintendo software sales figures [44:20] State of Play Recap (PSVR 2, Tchia, Humanity, Baldur's...2023-03-021h 36Fine TimeParasite Dolls | The Back RoomThe night is long, and so are we. Wait, what? Steve and Andre continue their journey of watching Bubblegum Crisis-adjacent anime series, this time landing on Parasite Dolls, a three-episode OAV from 2002. Can it stand up to other side stories like AD Police and Bubblegum Crash? Piece of cookie! Follow the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent 2023-01-2647 minFine TimeYou Gotta Promise Me Better Than Porn | The Big DealThanks for joining us for another fun chat on Fine Time! Any feedback is much appreciated. Here's the rundown for this week's Big Deal: [00:00] Intro [02:26] Kevin explores Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration [13:20] Andre expereinces Doki Doki Literature Club [19:16] Andre plays Uncharted: Drake's Fortune [23:13] Steve tries Crossing Souls [29:07] Steve gives The Red Strings Club a go [32:25] Break #1 [34:39] Original Meta Quest discontinued and no longer supported [40:37] The Wild Week of Ubisoft [01:01:37] Steve and Kevin guess the top downloaded Playstation 5 games of 2022 2023-01-191h 38Fine TimeMore Tolerable Than a Hallmark Movie | The Big DealA new show for the new year! Stay warm, stay safe. Here's the rundown for this Big Deal: [00:00] Intro [04:31] Andre played through Resident Evil 2 (2019) [19:00] Andre played some Chorus [22:53] Kevin has quick impressions on High On Life [28:13] Steve played Cthulhu Saves Christmas [34:25] Break #1 [37:00] Details on Ys X: Nordics from Famitsu [47:03] Game Awards bullet points [54:38] Forspoken demo [01:02:44] Microsoft brokers a deal with Nintendo for Call of Duty [01:05:45] The woeful state of Sports Story [01:12:48] Bandai Namco lists jobs...2023-01-051h 56Fine TimeBayonetta 3 | Postgame ShowSteve and Andre played the latest and greatest from PlatinumGames! But was it really the greatest? Nope! Listen to the guys thoughts on Bayonetta 3 in this new edition of Postgame Show. WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD Follow the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent2022-12-081h 08Fine TimeNice Slammers | The Big DealSteve plays Pokemon Scarlet, Kevin plays Pokemon Ruby (???) and checks out the Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC, and Andre trudges through Death Stranding. Then they discuss the new Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer, if future Pokemon sales figures might be hurt by the reception to Scarlet and Violet, a Sony Santa Monica director being interested in doing a Castlevania, Blizzard pulling their online services out of China, Yuji Naka getting arrested, and Kotaku putting Retromags on blast. They finish up with talking about franchises they never want to see make a comeback, personal GOTYs, and the one game they're...2022-12-011h 35Fine TimeLive A Live | Postgame ShowAn HD-2D remake of a never-seen-in-the-west Squaresoft RPG for the SNES? What could possibly go wrong?! For Andre, quite a bit, but for Steve, maybe not as much. Hear their differing opinions on the 2022 remake of Live A Live in this new post-game discussion. Be warned though, full spoilers ahead! Follow the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent2022-11-241h 34Fine Time$84.99 MSRP | The Big DealAt long last, Andre goes deep on Sonic Frontiers! Kevin and Steve jointly tackle the beginning moments of God of War Ragnarok before Kevin talks a little Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Steve played some Harvestella. Then they cover the brief highlights of Nintendo's latest Indie World presentation, Naoki Yoshida's comments on racial diversity in Final Fantasy XVI, Nintendo software sales figures, and the Doom Eternal soundtrack dispute. Then they finish up with Kevin's thoughts on the debut record from Alien Weaponry, and a fresh Twitter Mailbag! Follow us on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre...2022-11-172h 02Fine TimeAre You Even A Person? | The Big DealKevin talks Grand Theft Auto Vice City, Andre talks Alan Wake Remastered, then Andre and Steve yell at each other about Zombie Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol before Steve talks about the 2019 version of Resident Evil 2. Then they talk about The Callisto Protocol being denied a CERO rating in Japan, Microsoft's Game Pass revenue, and the multiple R-Type projects in the pipeline. They finish up with a bevy of random topics including a album quiz game, the new Arctic Monkeys album, favorite meals of all time, and cancelled games we still think about. Follow us on...2022-11-031h 57Fine TimeBram Stoker's Dracula (1992) + Dracula (1979) | The Back RoomSteve and Andre do a Dracula Double Feature! They revisit the Francis Ford Coppola-directed Bram Stoker's Dracula, a bizzare and horny adaption of the book featuring Gary Oldman at his best, Keanu Reeves at his worst, and a wild assortment of old-school trickery. Then, for the first time, they watch the 1979 adaption of Dracula featuring Frank Langella in the titular role. Come one, come all, before the werewolf does! Follow the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent2022-10-271h 21Fine TimeWe Need To See Mario's Ass | The Big DealThe guys talk about what they've been playing, including Overwatch 2, Pilotwings 64, Murdered: Soul Suspect and Deadly Premonition Origins. Then they move on to what they thought about the Super Mario Bros. movie trailer, the Silent Hill Transmission presentation, Meta Quest Pro, Hellena Taylor vs. Hideki Kamiya in the battle over Bayonetta 3, the end of Final Fantasy VII: First Soldier, and the upcoming Pokemon Splatfest in Splatoon 3. They end with talking about spoilers on social media, a Halloween edition of Pokemon: Real Or Fake?, and our hot takes on Halloween candy. Follow us on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast 2022-10-201h 41Fine TimeLet Me Tell You About The War | The Big DealThe guys discuss Splatoon 3's first Splatfest, Prodeus, Symphony of the Night, Haunted Castle, Night Slashers, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, and Alisia Dragoon. They then move into talking about PSVR 2, the end of Babylon's Fall, the predictable demise of Google Stadia, Horizon Zero Dawn remake rumors, PlayStation Stars, and Nintendo buying out Dynamo Pictures. They finish up with Andre wondering where the comedy movies went, Kevin follows up on our talk about the fidelity of Tidal over Spotify and also plays Capcom, Taito, Or Sega?, an update on our quarterly Place Your Bets game, and Steve's thoughts on...2022-10-062h 02Fine TimeThat Actually Came To Fruit | The Big DealThe guys talk Splatoon 3, Nintendo Direct, the Grand Theft Auto 6 leak, State of Play, Tokyo Game Show, and the demos released during TGS of Valkyrie Elysium, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, and Star Ocean: Divine Force. Follow us on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent Kevin: @KevinFlevin892022-09-222h 06
Fine Time2025: The World Enslaved By a Virus | The Back RoomSteve and Andre are back at the movies, and this time they have an absolute doozy. 2025: The World Enslaved By a Virus is a tale of communism, Christianity, incredibly bad acting, communism, a worldwide police state, persecution for being different, and communism!!! Or is it? They laugh, sigh, and shake their heads in disbelief at this absolute disaster that dared to call itself a movie. Follow the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent2022-09-151h 07Fine TimeBayonetta + Rabbids | The Big DealAndre plays Soul Hackers 2, Steve plays Mega Man X7, Kevin plays Tearaway, and everyone participated in the Splatoon 3 Splatfest Premiere! Then the guys talk about Sony and Microsoft's battle over Call of Duty, the latest in the Amico saga, Halo Infinite cancelling couch co-op, The Pokemon Company suing Chinese companies over clone games, and the potential Nintendo Direct this month. Then they talk about the music fidelity on streaming services, Arctic Monkeys' current musical direction, and the first sexy things they remember in video games. Follow us on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur ...2022-09-081h 43Fine TimeIt Always Comes Back to B. Orchid | The Big DealSteve tries Diofield Chronicle, Kevin revisits Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town, and Andre is bored by Dark Cloud. Then we get into the Sega Genesis II Mini full game list, Xbox One lifetime sales figures, the wild Embracer Group shopping spree, Nintendo's possible accessibility controller, and Warner Bros. Discovery in flames. We wrap up with Kevin's current level of Splatoon 3 hype, Andre's unease about video game crossovers, and Kevin bought a Vita! Hope you enjoy the show! Follow us on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent Kevin: @KevinFlevin892022-08-252h 01Fine TimeShin Megami Tensei V | Postgame ShowThe MegaTen Boys are here! Steve and Andre give their thoughts after completing the latest mainline series game, Shin Megami Tensei V. From the announcement at the January 2017 Switch Presentation to the journey it took to finally see release, was the long wait worth it? Beware, spoilers abound! Follow the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent2022-08-1853 minFine TimeA Long Pee Was Justified | The Big DealThe whole crew is back to talk about Stray, Space Channel 5, Freedom Planet, Jak 3, Jumping Flash, Fantavision, Red Dead Redemption 2, Splatoon 3 Nintendo Direct, the HBO Max roundabout, the Release the Synder Cut movement being spearheaded by bots, Knights of the Old Republic remake in big trouble, the age of the solo artist over bands, Nintendo's weird restrictions on 3DS and Wii U-era demos, and those video game ad campaigns that stuck with us. Keep up with the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent Kevin: @KevinFlevin892022-08-111h 56Fine TimeAD Police + Bubblegum Crash | The Back RoomAfter last month's exploration of the wonderful Bubblegum Crisis, Steve and Andre decided to delve futher into its universe and watch the spinoff series AD Police, and the continuation series Bubblegum Crash. Can they even hold a candle to the classic series that birthed them? Follow the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent2022-08-041h 11Fine TimeLast Gen Post-Mortem Report | A Fine Time SpecialWe have a wide-ranging discussion about the life and times of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, including the mindset going into the generation, the stage being set after the infamous E3 2013, how Sony delivered in the face of no competiton, the rise of the live service game, mid-gen hardware refreshes, and tons more topics and hot takes all about the happenings of the previous decade. Keep up with the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent Kevin: @KevinFlevin892022-07-281h 53Fine TimeSteve vs. The People | The Big DealAndre hates Jak II, Kevin somewhat defends Blossom Tales, Steve is wowed by Returnal, and all three guys play the Live-A-Live demo. Other topics include Ubisoft's delisting of an Assassin's Creed game, more laughing at Amico, Phantasy Star Online 2 finally getting a North American PS4 release, JAV Titles: Real or Fake?, an update on Place Your Bets, and our very first Twitter Mailbag! Keep up with the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent Kevin: @KevinFlevin892022-07-141h 52Fine TimePokemon Spinoffs | Forgotten WorldsSteve and Vin tackle Pokémon's extensive spinoff titles! From well-known games like Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Go, or Pokémon Mystery Dungeon to relative obscurities like Pokémon Channel, Pokémon Trozei, or Pokémon Conquest, they cover over two decades of history. Catch the good, the bad, and the odds and ends as they look back on their experiences and exchange plenty of laughs. Follow the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Steve: @monotonegent Vin: @lucentai2022-07-071h 48Fine TimeIt's Better Than Mayo | The Big DealWe all played Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, Steve played Final Fantasy 15, and Andre played Jak and Daxter. Then we talk about Nintendo's rumored 1-2 Switch sequel, Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, Overwatch 2, Final Fantasy 7 25th Anniversary Celebration, the scattershot Final Fantasy 16 info dump, and the highlights of the Nintendo Drect Mini. We also chat about those games we really wanted to like but we just couldn't, plus a few mobile games recommendations. Keep up with the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent Kevin: @KevinFlevin892022-06-302h 08Fine TimeMy Whistle Was Already Wet | The Big DealWe all played Boyfriend Dungeon and spilled the tea about our boyfriends, and Mario Strikers: Battle League. Then we get into the multitude of game presentations over the past few weeks, including State of Play, Limited Run Games, Sonic Central, Summer Game Fest, Devolver Digital, Capcom, and the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase. Keep up with the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent Kevin: @KevinFlevin892022-06-162h 25Fine TimeBubblegum Crisis | The Back RoomMega Tokyo just isn't safe anymore, not even the Hot Legs bar! Steve and Andre talk about themselves as anime watchers and how they got into the artform before they take on one of the biggest anime classics of all time, Bubblegum Crisis. Follow the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent2022-06-091h 54Fine TimeMagnum Grandfather | The Big DealThe guys discuss their current playtime with Blaster Master, Mega Man X6, Rhythm Heaven Megamix, VA-11 HALL-A, and Horizon: Zero Dawn. Then they tackle Bethesda delaying Redfall and Starfield, the all-new PlayStation Plus, video game violence as a political weapon, an arousing round of JAV Titles: Real or Fake?, PS3 Virtual Memory Cards, console generation graphical wow factor, and our personal aims for podcasting. Keep up with the show on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent Kevin: @KevinFlevin892022-05-261h 51Fine TimeStrider Is Coming To the City and Slashing Us All Up | The Big DealSteve plays Horizon: Zero Dawn for the first time, Andre revisits old Ys games, Kevin tries The Stanley Parable, and everyone plays the forgotten 2014 edition of Strider and discuss why it's so underrated. Then they get into the new Indie World presetation, Yuki Naka's beef with Square Enix, Square Enix divorcing Eidos and other western companies, the non-E3 landscape of summer announcement shows, Pokemon: Real or Fake (with visuals!), and our favorite fourth-wall breaking video game moments. Play along with Pokemon: Real or Fake? with this link: https://imgur.com/a/iqtKSH9 Follow the show...2022-05-122h 08Fine TimeThe Spiritual-Sexual Level Inside of Your Sega Genesis | The Big DealWe talk Gravity Rush, Hollow Knight, Tales of Berseria, the hilarious Sonic Origins chart, rumored Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio reboots, catch up on Amico schadenfreude, and a fresh round of Unpopular Gaming Opinions. Follow the show at @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur Steve: @monotonegent Kevin: @KevinFlevin892022-04-282h 02