State of the Save

Eric Suggs/Michael Cutts
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State of the Save is a video game podcast and book club for gamers who love deep discussion. Hosts Eric and Michael play through a single game together and break it down over multiple episodes with spoiler-aware, long-form discussions. Every installment is a deep dive into the games worth talking about: from big AAA franchises like Metal Gear Solid, to indie darlings like Firewatch, to cult classics like Parasite Eve. Perfect for fans of fun, gameplay-rich, story-driven games who want more than a review. Podcast art by HayleeLeonardArt © 2026 Eric Suggs & Michael Cutts

  1. 5d ago

    Resident Evil (2026) Movie Review

    THE AUTUMN OF EVIL STARTS NOW There's been a lot of talk online from fans about if Zach Cregger's new movie is really a Resident Evil movie. Eric and Michael have played a ton of Resident Evil and are here to set the record straight. They go over their spoiler-free thoughts before going all-in to dissect this movie. What did they think? FIND OUT! NEXT SHOWS: Resident Evil 3: Nemesis Resident Evil 3 - Remake: Is it really a bad remake? November Gameclub Holiday Episodes/End of the Year Wrap-Up Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro⁠⁠⁠ Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]   Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠⁠ —————————————— #residentevil #moviereview #zachcregger #austinabrams #residentevilmovie

  2. Sep 24 ·  Bonus

    Game and Geek Expo 2026 | All Interviews, featuring Cliff "Cliffy B" Bleszinski

    Eric and Michael went to Raleigh, NC to cover the Game and Geek Expo and interviewed game developers, including North Carolina's own Cliff "Cliffy B" Bleszinski. This bonus episode is a collection of every interview we did live from the show floor. The audio is a bit all over the place as a result, but we hope you enjoy it! Subscribe and leave a review — every rating/comment/thumbs up/follow helps more listeners discover the show. Check out Cliffy B's Podcast, F13: https://www.f13podcast.com/ CHECK OUT EVERY GAME WE PLAYED: DRIFT BOOM BOOM: ⁠https://store.steampowered.com/app/2826510/DRIFT_BOOM_BOOM/⁠ Mira and the Legend of the Djinns: ⁠https://store.steampowered.com/app/1927360/Mira_and_the_Legend_of_the_Djinns/⁠ Midinous: ⁠https://store.steampowered.com/app/1727420/Midinous/#app_reviews_hash⁠ Apocalypse Approaches: ⁠https://store.steampowered.com/app/3581870/Apocalypse_Approaches/⁠ Project Berserk: ⁠https://store.steampowered.com/app/3155390/Project_Berserk/⁠ ⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/68615964/project-berserk-an-indie-fighting-game-project⁠ Level ReDesign (Toy Story 2: Reassembled): ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Level_reDesign/videos⁠ Comette: ⁠https://www.brendanhaugh.com/game-dev.html⁠ Nano Raiders: ⁠https://sites.google.com/view/ctmgamesllc/nanoraiders⁠ Healer's Story: ⁠https://www.vientoverse.com/projects⁠ Disclaimer: We received media badges for Game and Geek Expo in exchange for event coverage. While we don’t believe this affected our enjoyment or experience of the show, we feel it’s important to disclose this for full transparency. EPISODES COMING SOON [THE AUTUMN OF EVIL]: - Resident Evil Movie Review - Resident Evil 3: Nemesis vs Resident Evil 3 Remake Music: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]   Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠ Track: Blue — Declan DP [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/Tu63TwPG0RA⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠https://alplus.io/Blue #gameandgeekexpo #convention #retrogaming #videogames #gge2026

  3. Sep 18

    Final Fantasy VII: Remake FINALE [RPG Summer: Part 5]

    "The Unknown Journey Continues" The first-ever RPG summer comes to a close, as Eric and Michael defy destiny to discuss the very end of Final Fantasy VII Remake. What does Eric think of his first Final Fantasy? Does Michael still love Remake after playing the compilation of FFVII? FIND OUT! Plus, we discuss the next few episodes of the show: The Autumn of EVIL! Timecodes 0:00 - Housekeeping/The Conversation surrounding Wolverine 16:05 - Final Fantasy VII Remake NEXT SHOWS: Resident Evil (2026) Movie Review Resident Evil 3: Nemesis Resident Evil 3 - Remake: Is it really a bad remake? November Gameclub Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro⁠⁠ Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]   Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠ —————————————— #finalfantasy #ffvii #finalfantasyvii #remake #rebirth

  4. Sep 14 ·  Bonus

    We Played Some New Indie Games! | Game and Geek Expo 2026 Recap

    Eric and Michael went to Raleigh, NC to cover the Game and Geek Expo to cover the convention, do some interviews, and talk to the developers behind a few Indie Games that are coming soon! In this recap episode, we talk about everything we saw, everyone we met, everything we played, and Eric interviewing one of his personal gaming icons. Subscribe and leave a review — every rating/comment/thumbs up/follow helps more listeners discover the show. CHECK OUT EVERY GAME WE PLAYED: DRIFT BOOM BOOM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2826510/DRIFT_BOOM_BOOM/ Mira and the Legend of the Djinns: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1927360/Mira_and_the_Legend_of_the_Djinns/ Midinous: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1727420/Midinous/#app_reviews_hash Apocalypse Approaches: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3581870/Apocalypse_Approaches/ Project Berserk: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3155390/Project_Berserk/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/68615964/project-berserk-an-indie-fighting-game-project Level ReDesign (Toy Story 2: Reassembled): https://www.youtube.com/@Level_reDesign/videos Comette: https://www.brendanhaugh.com/game-dev.html Nano Raiders: https://sites.google.com/view/ctmgamesllc/nanoraiders Healer's Story: https://www.vientoverse.com/projects Disclaimer: We received media badges for Game and Geek Expo in exchange for event coverage. While we don’t believe this affected our enjoyment or experience of the show, we feel it’s important to disclose this for full transparency. EPISODES COMING SOON: - THE FINALE OF RPG SUMMER - Resident Evil Movie Review - A 2-Part October Gameclub Series! (Spooky Game(s)) Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]   Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ —————————————— #gameandgeekexpo #convention #retrogaming #videogames #gge2026

  5. Aug 27

    Final Fantasy VII: Remake - Chapters 12-14* [RPG Summer: Part 4]

    State of the Save will be at the Game and Geek Expo in Raleigh, NC on September 5th and 6th! Get your tickets here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=27975 Follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for our coverage of GGE 2026! It's time to run up the pillar for an explosive start before the calm sets in before the finale of RPG Summer. *Due to Eric traveling and life stuff, we are only covering until the START of Chapter 14 when you meet a character in Aerith's garden. PLUS: We discuss some GamesCom announcements, The Duskbloods Beta, and Gears of War E-Day! Subscribe and leave a review — every rating/comment/thumbs up/follow helps more listeners discover the show. Timecodes: 0:00 - Housekeeping 1:31 - GamesCom 13:30 - Gears of War E-Day 14:52 - The Duskbloods 25:18 - Game and Geek Expo 2026 26:55 - Final Fantasy VII Remake 45:00 - Final Fantasy VII Remake EPISODES COMING SOON: - Our recap of GGE 2026 - THE FINALE OF RPG SUMMER - A special bonus Movie Review - A 2-Part October Gameclub Series! (Spooky Game(s)) Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]   Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠⁠⁠ —————————————— #finalfantasy #ffvii #finalfantasyvii #remake #rebirth #TheDuskbloods #duskbloods #GearsOfWar #EDay #GGE2026

  6. Aug 8

    Final Fantasy VII: Remake - Chapters 9-11 [RPG Summer: Part 3]

    Ya'll need anything from Wall Market?! FFVII talk starts at 45:00RPG Summer hits the town for a night at the Wall Market to don our best dresses and fight a house from hell! We cover everything from leaving sector 5 to arriving back in Sector 7 through the Train Graveyard. PLUS: Michael talks about beating Super Mario Bros. for the very first time, and Eric gives his thoughts on Halo: Campaign Evolved Follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Bluesky for updates; catch streams, clips, and highlights on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Subscribe and leave a review — every rating/comment/thumbs up/follow helps more listeners discover the show. Timecodes: 0:00 - Housekeeping - We're going to Game and Geek Expo 2026 5:10- Super Mario Bros. 17:15 - Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations 20:50 Halo: Campaign Evolved 45:00 - Final Fantasy VII Remake NEXT SHOW: Play chapters 12-14 Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro⁠⁠⁠ Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]   Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠⁠ —————————————— #finalfantasy #ffvii #finalfantasyvii #remake #rebirth #Halo #HaloCampaignEvolved

  7. Jul 24

    Final Fantasy VII: Remake - Chapters 6-8 [RPG Summer: Part 2]

    FFVII talk starts at 41:44 RPG Summer continues with Part 2 of our massive Final Fantasy VII Remake gameclub, covering everything from the trek to Reactor 5 and beginning our journey back to Sector 7 with Aerith. Eric starts to have theories on the Ghosts, and Michael runs into a weird sequence coincidence during a side-quest. Plus, Eric gives his thoughts on the first half of the DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC, and Michael has finished his Ace Combat journey, preparing for Wings of Theve. Timecodes 0:00 - Housekeeping 5:00 - Michael finished Ace Combat 1-7. 22:55 - Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations 41:44 - Final Fantasy VII Remake NEXT SHOW: Play chapters 9-11 Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro⁠⁠ Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]   Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠ —————————————— #finalfantasy #ffvii #finalfantasyvii #remake #rebirth

  8. Jul 10

    Final Fantasy VII: Remake - Chapters 1-5 [RPG Summer: Part 1]

    FFVII talk starts at 42:15 WE TALK ABOUT ONE MAJOR SPOILER FROM THE ORIGINAL GAME (THE END OF DISC 1) RPG Summer is here! Join us as we play Final Fantasy VII: Remake. Michael returns to the game after playing the original, and Eric comes in to experience the Final Fantasy series for the first time. But, unfortunately, we have to talk about the turmoil in the gaming industry, including the Xbox layoffs and Sony moving away from physical media. Plus, Michael beat 007: First Light and is now #8 on a speedrun leaderboard for a very stupid game. Timecodes 0:00 - Housekeeping/Nice Comments 5:00 - 007 First Light 9:40 - Speedrunning Dexter's Laboratory: Mandark's Laboratory? 17:20 - PlayStation moving away from physical discs 28:10 - Xbox Layoffs 42:15 - Final Fantasy VII Remake NEXT SHOW: Play chapters 6-8 Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠https://alplus.io/metro⁠ Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]   Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠ Free Download / Stream: ⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠ Blue — Declan DP [Audio Library Release]  Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/Tu63TwPG0RA ⁠ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Blue —————————————— #finalfantasy #ffvii #finalfantasyvii #remake #rebirth

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State of the Save is a video game podcast and book club for gamers who love deep discussion. Hosts Eric and Michael play through a single game together and break it down over multiple episodes with spoiler-aware, long-form discussions. Every installment is a deep dive into the games worth talking about: from big AAA franchises like Metal Gear Solid, to indie darlings like Firewatch, to cult classics like Parasite Eve. Perfect for fans of fun, gameplay-rich, story-driven games who want more than a review. Podcast art by HayleeLeonardArt © 2026 Eric Suggs & Michael Cutts

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  • Creator
    Eric Suggs/Michael Cutts
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Eric Suggs/Michael Cutts
  • Show Website
    State of the Save