Fine Time

We're Different | The Big Deal

We're back on the Big Deal beat for 2026! Steve and Kevin play Anthem before it goes offline forever, Andre revisited Shadow Labyrinth in light of a new patch, Call of Duty is in the sales shitter, we play our worst takes of 2025, and much more. Thanks for joining us, and rate and review us wherever you listen ot the show! Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [03:22] Steve and Kevin played Anthem [34:18] Andre revisits Shadow Labyrinth [50:13] Shower Hour [52:43] Call of Duty On The Skids? [01:08:03] Nintendo Is Fretting About Metroid Prime 4 [01:16:07] Andre's 2025 Games of the Year [01:24:49] Steve's 2025 Games of the Year [01:33:06] Kevin's 2025 Games of the Year [01:40:22] Our Worst Takes of 2025 [01:56:42] Bye!

Darksiders III - A Revision | The Big Daddies

A lot happened on the road to Darksiders III! Andre and Thrak are back to talk about the game, the death and rebirth of THQ, and an extensive chat about Soulslike gameplay and notions of genre.  Thrak Ops - https://superpodnetwork.com/podcast/call-of-duty-thrak-ops The 3DO Experience - https://superpodnetwork.com/channel/the-3do-experience-video-editions Fine Time on Bluesky - @fineti.me [00:00] Intro - The Death and Rebirth of THQ [17:49] The Move To Soulslike Gameplay + Reception [26:14] Andre Hates Soulslikes [40:07] Genre Theory [53:39] I Guess We Can Talk About The Game Now [01:24:51] Did Andre Boss Skip? [01:30:12] Wrap Up + Bye!

Metroid Prime 4 | Postgame Show

It's a Christmas miracle for the people! After many many years, Metroid Prime 4 was finally released, and we came, saw, and conquered. But was it good? Andre, Steve, and Kevin all pitch in on this special Postgame Show to discuss all things Metroid Prime 4 up to and including the ending, so don't listen if you don't to be spoiled! Rate and review us wherever you listen to Fine Time Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] SPOILER WARNING [00:53] Intro - Reviews and Personal Expectations [06:41] What Did We Think? [11:33] Graphics On Switch 2 [18:26] Desert and Motorcycle Thrills [30:50] Mouse Controls [35:59] Map Design and Music [41:42] Combat and Bosses [49:44] NPCs and Hand-Holding [58:50] Ending [01:11:19] Odds and Ends + Bye!

Darksiders II - A New Focus | The Big Daddies

Andre and Thrak continue their Darksiders journey with the Darksiders II and talk about the differences from the first game as well as its new focus on RPG elements and loot, among other topics. Thrak Ops - https://superpodnetwork.com/podcast/call-of-duty-thrak-ops The 3DO Experience - https://superpodnetwork.com/channel/the-3do-experience-video-editions Fine Time on Bluesky - @fineti.me [00:00] Intro - Information and Release [06:53] Expectations [11:04] Overall Thoughts [13:55] RPG Tendencies and Loot [22:09] Comparisons to the First Darksiders - Traversal, Combat, and Puzzles [32:52] Presentation and Visual Variety [39:33] More Comparisons, Parkour, and Setpieces [48:06] Wrap Up + Bye!

Darksiders - A Beginning | The Big Daddies

Andre is joined by Thrak to begin their joint journey of playing through all four Darksiders games! In this first installment, the guys take on the original Darksiders and talk about it's origins, influences, puzzle design, and more. Thrak Ops - https://superpodnetwork.com/podcast/call-of-duty-thrak-ops The 3DO Experience - https://superpodnetwork.com/channel/the-3do-experience-video-editions Fine Time on Bluesky - @fineti.me [00:00] Intro - Why Darksiders? [18:13] What Did We Think? [24:52] Story, Graphics, and Art [32:31] Zelda For Men [35:50] Japanese Influence and Combat [48:39] Level Design and More Zelda Parallels [53:29] Criticisms [01:07:34] Wrap Up + Bye!