The Bit Effect

The Bit Effect
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  • Updated Bimonthly

Hey, it's Craig and Dave here with The Bit Effect. Once every so often we sit down to talk all things gaming from retro classics to the newest releases, with plenty of banter and pub-style chat. We break down the mechanics, share our honest thoughts, and keep things mostly spoiler-free (we'll always warn you first if we slip up). Basically, it’s just like grabbing a pint with your mates and talking about what's actually worth playing right now.

  1. 5d ago

    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 thebiteffectpodcast@gmail.com Love y'all xx

    A Wee Update from Dave and Craig

  2. Aug 1

    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! Feedback or requests to thebiteffectpodcast@gmail.com

    The GOTHYs 2026

  3. Jul 1

    Episode 326: 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 hello@thebiteffect.com and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris. Support The Bit Effect by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebiteffect Find out more at https://thebiteffect.com

  4. Jun 1

    Episode 325: 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 Shock as it stands today. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at hello@thebiteffect.com and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris. Support The Bit Effect by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebiteffect Find out more at https://thebiteffect.com

  5. Mar 31

    Episode 324: 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 hello@thebiteffect.com and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris. Support The Bit Effect by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebiteffect Find out more at https://thebiteffect.com

  6. Mar 2

    Episode 323: 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 opening a door. The remake does a cracking job of keeping the atmosphere that made the original such a classic. The oppressive fog, the dread-soaked streets, the fantastic monsters and NPCs, while giving it a modern polish that makes the whole nightmare feel fresh again. So grab your torch, steel your nerves, and join us as we stumble through one of horror gaming’s most iconic stories all over again. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at hello@thebiteffect.com and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris. Support The Bit Effect by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebiteffect Find out more at https://thebiteffect.com

  7. Feb 2

    Episode 322: 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. On paper, you’re just answering calls and giving out advice to worried homeowners. In practice? You’re frantically flicking through a dusty binder trying to decide if that thing in the cupboard is a harmless spider… or something that definitely shouldn’t exist in your house. It’s retro, it’s creepy, and it’s way funnier than it has any right to be. Half the time you’re second-guessing yourself, the other half you’re laughing at how bizarrely polite people are while describing absolute horrors in their loft. So pop the kettle on, take a seat at the world’s least reassuring call centre, and join us as we try to keep the neighbourhood safe one questionable bit of advice at a time. Any game suggestions or feedback? Email us at hello@thebiteffect.com and we will glady play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris. Support The Bit Effect by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebiteffect Find out more at https://thebiteffect.com

  8. Jan 5

    Episode 321: 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 hello@thebiteffect.com and we will gladly play what you tell us, unless it's Stellaris. 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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Hey, it's Craig and Dave here with The Bit Effect. Once every so often we sit down to talk all things gaming from retro classics to the newest releases, with plenty of banter and pub-style chat. We break down the mechanics, share our honest thoughts, and keep things mostly spoiler-free (we'll always warn you first if we slip up). Basically, it’s just like grabbing a pint with your mates and talking about what's actually worth playing right now.

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  • Creator
    The Bit Effect
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    328
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026
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