So Many Bits

What games joined the Video Game Hall of Fame this year, and which ones are the most essential? Shelby Mongan is here to help, as well as cover Steven Universe and the games we've been playing!

Our Nintendo 64 conversation continues as we talk about the highs and lows of the game library!

We got N to the Nintendo 64 in part 1 of our look back at this classic system! Dan Schiffmacher, Luis Badillo, and Mike Gospel help Bill relive their memories of playing it back in the day!

Another year, another PAX! I've had the chance to talk the developers behind some great independent games and share the chat with you! See below for titles and times: Spiritsphere DX (00:53) Runner 3 (04:55) Overland (09:19) Monster Prom (17:04) Dunk Lords (27:03) The Messenger (32:32) Brave Earth: Prologue (38:50) Cosmo's Quickstop (48:42) The Moon Fields (53:08)

Cool local Melissa Patterson talks South Park, Ni No Kuni II, Data, and Nindies on this week's episode!

Have we crossed the Uncanny Valley? Brandon Shockney talks the recent demo's of the Unreal Engine, plus a glimpse at Rick and Morty and some talk about 2 well-known PS4 horror games!

Once again, the link between video games and violence is being explored and Di Billick is here to help Bill talk about it! Plus a look at Bojack Horseman and the games we've been playing!

Chris Arneson returns to the podcast where we continue our new Screenwatching feature with Breaking Bad, then get into our games played, Bill's Magic Minute, and the recent Nintendo Direct!

Over the past few years there's been a surge in popularity in streaming or podcasting D&D sessions, in some cases with elaborate production values and experienced professional actors. Shelby Mongan returns to discuss the phenomenon, plus a brand new feature!

Luis Badillo is back on So Many Bits to help nail down what makes a game niche. How do people find them, and howdo they stay "small"? That plus games played, Bill's Magic Minute, and more!

Why are we getting so many HD remakes of games, and are they necessary? Brandon Shockney is here to discuss the recent trend, along with some of his and Bill's latest games played!

Back in action, Melissa Patterson brings the hot goss to this week's So Many Bits. We're talking arcade game high scores, how Nintendo succeeds in spite of itself, and some of the best games to play right now.

Di Billick has returned to So Many Bits, so we're going to be talking Final Fantasy! Final Fantasy XV DLC, a Cup Noodles side quest in XV, Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition... we're covering it all!

We're back with Dan Schiffmacher once again to the soon to come (Dragon Ball FIghterZ), the coming soon (Nintendo Labo), and the maybe not coming for a while (Bioware's Anthem)!

This week's special guests are the At the Trailers crew of Brandon Shockey and Jon Pernisek! In addition to discussing our games played, we check out the trailers for movies where playing video games is a central plot point. We determine if there are actually any worth watching!

A new year means new guests, so please welcome Shelby Mongan on the show for the first time! We're talking about Zelda, Danganronpa, last week's Nintendo Direct and the good and bad of the debuting Overwatch League!

Machinima is popular way for independent filmmakers, animators, and other creators to bring their ideas to life. Luis Badillo helps Bill review some of the medium's history, as well as a few of their favorite picks!

At last! 2017 is dead, and the So Many Bits crew can reflect on their favorite games they played this year. In order you can hear: 0:43 - Brandon Shockney 6:10 - Melissa Patterson 7:45 - Luis Badillo 11:50 - Di Billick 14:46 - Dan Schiffmacher 21:13 - Bill Nielsen Thanks for listening and we're looking forward to 2018!

In the spirit of the holidays, Bill is paying visits to podcast guests at their homes to give good tidings. While there, he also takes in a few of their favorite video game films!

On this week's So Many Bits, Melissa Patterson covers some unique new independent titles that came out of PlayStation Experience 2017! Plus, discussion of Life is Strange: Before the Storm and Xenoblade Chronicles 2!