Dynasty 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...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 38 min
Overwatch was a staple in many gamer's diets for several years, until we all one by one kicked the habit. But why did we all fall off of this game we once loved so much, and does Marvel Rivals fill that void in our hearts? Andre is join by Kiefer of Select and Start to answer these questions and many more. Listen to Kiefer's podcast Select and Start right here. Kiefer on Bluesky: @dannyvegito.bsky.social Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me [00:00] Introduc...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 54 min
We 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?! ...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 48 min
Andre and Evan are back with another dose of pop hits from the past! But are they remembered they way they should be? We evaluate the hits of Weezer, Collective Soul, Michael Bolton, Sublime, and more on this new installment of Overrated, Underrated, Or Properly Rated. Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/4j5iT15 Tidal Playlist: https://bit.ly/3W7ExZ4 Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me [00:00] Intro and Premise [03:04] Collective Soul - "December" [06:36] Michael Bolton - "How Am I Supposed To Live ...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min
On 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.me...
Jan 02, 2025•25 min
We'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.me...
Dec 26, 2024•27 min
After 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.me...
Dec 19, 2024•30 min
When 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...
Dec 12, 2024•31 min
Another 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] Anoth...
Dec 05, 2024•39 min
Andre 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.me...
Nov 28, 2024•23 min
At 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: @monotonegen...
Nov 21, 2024•29 min
Andre is joined by Dave from Tales From the Backlog to talk about the recent life and times of the Final Fantasy series, including FF15, FF16, the FF7 Remake series, and other things along the way such as Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Pixel Remaster. Listen to Dave's podcast, Tales From the Backlog right here. Dave on Bluesky: @tftblpod.bsky.social Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me [00:00] Final Fantasy XV Spoiler Warning [01:08] Intro + Our Final Fantasy Experiences [1...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 27 min
We 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 Pocke...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 53 min
Konami's landmark survival horror sequel Silent Hill 2 is a game beloved by many, but can it survive the remake treatment? Andre and Patrick find out the answer as they explore the sights, sounds, and scares of this PS5 remake and take a trip deep into the frayed mind of James Sunderland. Beware, full spoilers ahead! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me [00:00] Spoiler Warning and Intro [04:48] The Lead Up To Release [20:17] Graphics and Presentation [33:23] Puzzles [40:53] ...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 24 min
All 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]...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 35 min
The first brand-new Mana game in many years came to us last month, but was it any good? Andre and Vin are here to break down Visions of Mana, including characters, evironments, story elements, battles, and everything else. Is this the first good Mana game since the 90s? Listen and find out! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Vin: @lucentai.bsky.social and twitch.tv/lucentai [00:00] Intro - Expectations of Mana [05:21] Premise of Mana [09:52] Graphics, Art, and Presentation...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 44 min
We 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 W...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 31 min
Andre became enamored with the indie sensation UFO 50, so he felt compelled to give each and every game a mini-review in one breezy episode. How's that sound? Enjoy! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me [00:00] Intro - What Is UFO 50? [03:36] 01. Barbuta [04:21] 02. Bug Hunter [05:11] 03. Ninpek [06:11] 04 Paint Chase [07:18] 05. Magic Garden [08:01] 06. Mortol [08:55] 07. Velgress [09:52] 08. Planet Zoldath [10:39] 09. Attactics [11:30] 10. Devilition [12:14] Bre...
Oct 03, 2024•53 min
We 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...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Andre 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...
Sep 19, 2024•57 min
Kevin'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 ...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Andre is joined by Aaron from SuperPod Saga to celebrate the life and times of the Dreamcast classic, the GameArts masterpiece, their favorite RPG ever, Grandia 2. You're gonna have to do better than that to beat us! Fine Time on Twitter: @FineTimePodcast SuperPod Saga on Twitter: @SuperPodSaga Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Check out all the shows on SuperPod Network at superpodnetwork.com! [00:00] Intro & SuperPod Network [07:53] Release, Reception and Legacy [22:23] Graphics a...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 52 min
Andre 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 Rui...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 35 min
One more time, welcome back to the Namco Museum Tour! This time Andre and Vin visit the final PlayStation museum with Vol. 5, then a wrap-up discussion including why the museum concept went away and what a Namco Museum could look like today. Also, they rank all five volumes! Thanks for taking this journey with us. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Vin: @lucentai.bsky.social If you missed Part 1, you can listen here! And if you missed Part 2, you can listen right here! [00...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 29 min
After 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] Welco...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 50 min
Welcome back to the Namco Museum Tour! In this second installment of this three-part series, Andre and Vin visit Vol. 3 and Vol. 4 of this classic PlayStation compilation series. Enjoy the sights, sounds and wonders of the museum along with us! If you missed Part 1, you can listen to it here. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Vin: @lucentai.bsky.social [00:00] We're Back! (A Dinosaur Story) [00:38] Welcome to Namco Museum Vol. 3! (Ms. Pac Man, Galaxian, Phozon, Pole Posit...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 39 min
River 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...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Guys, gals, and non-binary pals... Welcome to the Namco Museum Tour! Remember when Namco Museum used to feature an actual museum to roam around in and explore? In this first part of a three-part series, Andre and Vin explore the sights, sounds, and wonders of the first two Namco Museum volumes for PlayStation. Don't forget your camera! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Vin: @lucentai.bsky.social [00:00] Intro: Why the Museum Is Important [16:51] Welcome to Namco Museum Vo...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 33 min
The 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!...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Willow 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.me...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min
