BitCast - A Monthly Gaming Podcast

• Donkey Kong Bananza Review - August 2025 - Ep. 130

  Jake Martin and Landry Smith dive into their review of Donkey Kong Bananza for the Switch 2, sharing their honest thoughts and critiques. Don't miss Skill Tree Triviai!! Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:53 COVID Experiences and Parenting Challenges03:02 Book Discussion: East of Eden05:24 Gaming Disconnection and Industry Trends12:08 Housekeeping and Podcast Overview12:47 Donkey Kong Bonanza Review14:25 Gameplay Mechanics and Design Critique24:35 Exploration and Level Design Issues36:53 Critique of Game Design and Levels37:27 Challenge Rooms and Puzzles38:32 Character and Enemy Design Flaws40:21 Music and Soundtrack Disappointments42:23 Suggestions for Improvement45:58 Boss Fights and Mechanics53:18 Comparing to Mario Odyssey58:32 Skill Tree Trivia01:06:58 Podcast Conclusion and Future Plans

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• Switch 2, Mario Kart World, and DK Bananza - June 2025 | Ep. 129

  In this episode of BitCast, your hosts Jake Martin and Landry Smith discuss the concept of nostalgia in gaming, the recent DK Bonanza Direct, and delve into initial thoughts on Mario Kart World. Don't miss the new segment called Skill Tree Trivia! Timestamps:00:00 Intro05:20 The Issue with Nostalgia in Gaming21:17 Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Impressions35:23 Game of the Month - Mario Kart World & Dragon Age: The Veilguard50:53 Skill Tree Trivia58:00 Outro

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• The 10 Best Nintendo Switch Games | February 2025

  Landry and Jake are back on the mics and ranking the ten best Nintendo Switch games on the eve of the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2. They also detail their experiences replaying Kingdom Hearts for the Gaming Club. Thanks for tuning in to talk about some stuff! Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro04:51 - The 10 Best Nintendo Switch Games53:06 - Game N' Watch March 202558:29 - Kingdom Hearts - Game of the Month Club01:17:39 - Outro

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• Our Favorite Games of 2024 | December 2024

  What's up, guys! Welcome to BitCast episode 127 for December 2024. We chat about our top games of 2024, review Donkey Kong Country 2 for the Game of the Month Club, and have a blast playing 'Name That Game Music!' Tune in to hear our thoughts on everything from Helldivers 2 to Balatro and much more. If you love gaming and fun discussions, don't miss out. Hit that subscribe button! 00:00 Intro 02:20 Our Favorite Games of 2024 01:02:42 Game of the Month Club - Donkey Kong Country 2 - Diddy's Kong Quest 01:16:41 Name That Game Music! 01:25:53 Outro Listen to Mark's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bZZouBGcCAZKLac13b4gs?si=feafd38a2103405c

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• How long should a game entertain? | Ep. 126

  Jake and Landry talk about how long a game should keep you entertained and chat about their experiences with Kena: Bridge of Spirits. They also dive into Thanksgiving cooking disasters, bouncy house injuries, and what's coming up in the gaming world for December. Don't miss everyone's favorite hit game, 'Name That Game Music'! Tune in for a cozy conversation about video games! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 07:14 How long should a game be entertaining? 30:13 Game n' Watch 39:55 Game of the Month - Kena: Bridge of Spirits 56:34 Name that Game Music! 01:05:35 Outro

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