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The Bit Effect
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Craig and Dave are back with The Bit Effect — a monthly gaming podcast where we take on newer releases with plenty of banter and a good dose of pub-style chat. We dive into mechanics, share our thoughts, and keep things mostly spoiler-free (and always flagged if not). Think of it as catching up with your pals about what’s worth playing right now.Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
Episodes
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A Wee Update from Dave and Craig
Hey gang, you may have noticed we have been slowing down recently, even more sporadic than usual! Here's a wee update as to why that's the case, and what to expect from us moving forward! As usual feedback or requests to [email protected] Love y'all xx
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The GOTHYs 2026
It's time for The GOTHYs... the Game of the Half Year awards! (a bit late but we got there!) We're halfway through the year, which means it's the perfect time to look back at everything we've played so far. We'll be picking our favourite games of the year so far and waffling on a bit! Any game...
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Lost Judgment
This week we take on Lost Judgment, the detective thriller sequel from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio that somehow left us more frustrated than impressed. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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System Shock (2023)
This week we descend into the terrifying halls of System Shock, the legendary immersive sim that helped shape modern gaming. From the haunting atmosphere of Citadel Station to the rise of the iconic AI villain SHODAN, we explore what the remake brings, and what we like and don't like about System...
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Empire of Sin
No witty intro, no puns, we have nothing for this. Just two guys chatting about a game neither liked for a variety of reasons. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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Silent Hill 2 Remake
This month we took a foggy wander back to Silent Hill 2, only this time it’s shinier, moodier, and somehow even more terrifying in the remake. You’re still James Sunderland, you’ve still got that mysterious letter, and the town is still absolutely crawling with things that make you regret ever...
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Home Safety Hotline
This month we picked up the phone for Home Safety Hotline, a game that looks like a daft bit of admin but quickly turns into one of the most unsettling shifts you’ll ever work. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us,...
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GOTY 2025
It’s that time of year. Dave and Craig sit down to argue, agree, and completely change our minds as we break down our Games of the Year for 2025. Big wins, big disappointments, and a few hot takes along the way. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we…
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Kunitsugami
This month we hacked, slashed, and danced our way through Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, a game that feels like someone threw a tower defence, an action brawler, and a fever dream of Japanese folklore into a blender and somehow made it work. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at...
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Shadowrun Returns
This month we jacked ourselves into Shadowrun Returns, a game that somehow smashes together cyberpunk hacking, gritty crime noir, and bloody great fireballs. One minute you’re bribing a dodgy street doc, the next you’re summoning spirits in a back alley while wondering if your decking skills are…
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Thank Goodness You're Here LAD
Our next listener suggestion is up and we are playing Thank Goodness You’re Here, and… well… you should just go play it. To fill the gap from spoiling any of the game we just chat about Like a Dragon IW! Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady...
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Darkwood
This month we crept our way through Darkwood , well, Dave did. Craig noped out as fast as possible and ran the whole game screaming and killing anything that moved. Luckily, Dave picked up the slack and actually braved the woods and engaged with NPCs enough to tell us what the hell was going on....
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Persona 3 Reload
For this special listener request we dove headfirst into Persona 3 Reload. One minute you’re feeding your social links, the next you’re battling eldritch horrors at midnight while wondering if you’ve studied enough for tomorrow’s exam. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at...
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Frostpunk
We are back! New logo, new website, a schedule we can stick to, and all our personal demons are set straight. Just in time for a happy go lucky romp through a frozen wasteland! Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us,...
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Episode 314: The Bit Effect - We're Back!
Hi folks! That's us back in action with a little welcome back update! new logo, new sounds, new schedule, and new website! Woohoo! Thanks for listening, we look forward to many more games and good chat! :) Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play...
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Episode 313: A Little Bit of an Update
A wee update from Craig and Dave on why it's been so quiet here and what have we been up to! Support The Bit Effect by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebiteffect Find out more at https://thebiteffect.com
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Miasma Chronicles
After the very good Mutant Year Zero we thought Miasma Chronicles would just walk it in. We were wrong. Come join us for an hour of complaining! Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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Doki Doki Literature Club Plus
We have just wrapped up our February podcast episode - Doki Doki Literature Club. Did we enjoy it? Well… we tried. Turns out being old and grumpy just did NOT help! :D Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's...
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GOTY 2024
Nearly 2 weeks late (very sorry it was all Dave's fault) here's our GOTY for 2024! Back to usual scheduling with Silent Hill2 out later in the month! Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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Resident Evil 4 Remake
RE4 Remake was an experience and a half to get us back in the game. We talk Alan Wake, Evil Within, Dead Space, and generally get side tracked a million times! Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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Alan Wake 2
We FINALLY get to chat about Alan Wake 2. In this we talk mechanics, story, get confused, talk about what a skibbidy rizzler might be. All in, it's a wild ride! Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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Othercide and Helldivers 2
First off, that artwork. With AI being all the rage that is generative AI at its best with the prompt "Othercide meets helldivers"... The episode itself is what happens when one of us doesn't want to play a game, a chat about the game, othergames, and nonsense! Any game suggestions or feedback?...
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Nobody Saves the World
We waited two years to play this one, finally we got around to saving the world. Clearly there were more important priorities! Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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Scars Above
Craig and Dave explore a strange new world in this sci fi surprise! Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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Evil Within 2
Craig and Dave explore Union in this wax filled survival horror. Many doors to be kicked in this one. So many doors. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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Little Nightmares 1 and 2
Craig and Dave explore the big bad world in Little Nightmares, both of them! Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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Desperados 3
Join us as we embark on an epic stealthy murderfest journey across the wild west. We cover Desperados, tactics, smores, and testicular torsion. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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GOTY 2023
Craig and Dave kick off the return of The Bit Effect with our 2023 game of the year episode. These as always aren't all games from 2023, more just a selection of games we have played. Although a lot of them still are actually from 2023! Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at...
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Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
This week Craig and Dave put their little grey cells to work trying to figure out how they feel about this long titled game. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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A Plague Tale: Requiem
It's time to get depressed with Amicia and the gang in the sequel to one of our favourite narrative driven games! Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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Dishonored
The full team get together to look at the classic Dishonored, blink and you will miss it! Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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Thymesia
Craig and Dave crack in to Thymesia, a stellar souls like with some teeth in places! Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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Steelrising
Craig and Dave dive in to the French revolution this week in Steelrising. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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Stellaris
Dave and Craig explore Stellaris to varies degrees of success. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us!
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Episode 293: FTL: Faster Than Light
This weeks' double header of FTL and Stellaris will release in 2 parts, rather than wait a week we will travel faster than the speed of light and release Stellaris same time tomorrow! Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web
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Episode 292: Ghostwire: Tokyo
A great man, called Dave, once said "Shinji Mikami has never let me down". Let's see if that still rings true. Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web
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Episode 291: Weird West
Craig, Luke and Dave travel the west in search of weird things. Will there be ghosts or zombies? Aliens? Or just pineapple on pizza? Let's find out! Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web
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Episode 290: The Medium
This week the gang play The Medium, some have a small amount of fun, some have a large amount of fun, and some have a, erm, middle amount of fun. Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web
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Episode 289: The Last of Us - Part Two
There was no part one episode... Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web
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Episode 288: Dragon Quest XI S and Persona 5 Royal - A Bit Effect Special
Craig and Dave embarked on a quest to play 2 revised version of some pretty special games. This is the result! Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web
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Episode 287: Game of the Year 2022 - Part Two
Final part of our GOTY 2022, join us as we talk about every game other than THAT one... Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web
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Episode 286: Game of the Year 2022 - Part One
In this episode we look back at the games we have played this year to pick out some odd category winners! Part two out at the usual Thursday time. Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web
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Episode 285: A Bit Effect Update
You may have noticed we have not been posting in a while... Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web
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Episode 284: Dark Souls 2 - Part Three
Last in the DS2 run, Craig and Dave go through the rest of the bosses and give their final thoughts! Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web
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Episode 283: Dark Souls 2 - Part Two
In our mini weekly Dark Souls spree we get talking about the first half of the bosses, part three out next week! Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web
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Episode 282: Dark Souls 2 - Part One
Craig and Dave dive in to Dark Souls 2, much maligned widely, but very much loved by Dave! :D Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web
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Episode 281: NIER Replicant
Craig and Dave play a remake of a classic, how does it hold up against the more modern Tales of Arise? Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web
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Episode 280: GOTHY 2022
Dave, Craig and a bit of Luke discuss the year so far and 3 games a piece that COULD be game of the year so far. Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web
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Episode 279: Tales of Arise
Dave, Craig, and Luke throw the gauntlet down with ANOTHER Tales game. Craig is still moving house hence some delay between episode drops, sorry! Want to tell us what to play? Hit us up at on twitter or on the web
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Craig and Dave are back with The Bit Effect — a monthly gaming podcast where we take on newer releases with plenty of banter and a good dose of pub-style chat. We dive into mechanics, share our thoughts, and keep things mostly spoiler-free (and always flagged if not). Think of it as catching up with your pals about what’s worth playing right now.Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris.
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