CW: Child Death and SA-------------------------------------------------------It all comes down to this: It's the end of The Last of Us. Michael and Eric break down this legendary game's ending, debating its different sides, if Joel did the right thing, and if the final encounter was just a bit too difficult.We also announce the start of RPG SUMMER with FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, and Michael finally bought 007 First LightThanks to Goodnight and Good Game for the shoutout! Check them out on Spotify!--------------------------------------------------------Next Episode: Final Fantasy VII Remake - Chapters 1-5-----------------------------------------------------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 helps more listeners discover the show.--------------------------------------------------------------------Timecodes:0:00 - Housekeeping1:35 - Our Next Game: Final Fantasy VII: Remake5:07- 007 First Light23:00 - The Last of Us-----------------------------------------------------------------Music:Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-AFree Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMoodMetro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro-------------------------------------------------------------------#videogames #games #gaming #retrogaming #thelastofus #tlou
Jun 25
1 hr 25 min
Summer Games Fest 2026 - All Announcements and Trailers:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GOaSEL1chVhc7_IyWvlYPhB3rO4hMwCJ4HkZ5hs7Z-E/edit?usp=sharingNOTE: WE RECORDED THIS BEFORE THE XBOX LAYOFF AND STUDIO CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENTS!Summer Game Fest 2026 has come and gone. We cover all of the major shows from the past few weeks and break down our favorite reveals, trailers, and.....Tupac!?Do we think SGF is a worthy successor to E3? Find out!Psst......our RPG Summer announcement is in this episode, too!We talk about Resident Evil: Veronica, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, Crazy Taxi shooting itself in the foot, Spyro!, Persona 4, Ace Combat 8, and so many other games.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 helps more listeners discover the show.Music:Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-AFree Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMoodMetro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro-------------------------------------------------------------------#videogames #games #gaming #sgf #sgf2026
Jun 15
1 hr 58 min
Summer Games Fest 2026 - All Announcements and Trailers:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GOaSEL1chVhc7_IyWvlYPhB3rO4hMwCJ4HkZ5hs7Z-E/edit?usp=sharingLAST CALL FOR RPG SUMMER REQUESTS: https://forms.gle/EscNFfQSHfTR1eMy7---------------------------------------------------CW: Discussions of Suicide and Child Death-------------------------------------------------------We continue our journey west to discuss the bulk of The Last of Us' story, as it takes us from a calm, relaxing journey through Pittsburgh, to a fun trip to school in the Autumn. Except, it isn't fun at all. Michael sits back as Eric processes playing this game for the very first time, as they break down every masterful piece of worldbuilding and character development.We also talk about James Bond movies due to the release of 007 First Light, Sayonara Wild Hearts, and, surprise, Resident Evil Requiem--------------------------------------------------------Next Episode: We finish the game.-----------------------------------------------------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 helps more listeners discover the show.--------------------------------------------------------------------Timecodes:0:00 - Housekeeping: Summer Games Fest and RPG Summer13:14 - Resident Evil Requiem: Lon Must Die16:10 - Hitman: Freelancer18:30 - 007 First Light/2026 Games looking good/James Bond movies30:55 - The Last of Us-----------------------------------------------------------------Music:Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-AFree Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMoodMetro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro-------------------------------------------------------------------#videogames #games #gaming #retrogaming #thelastofus #tlou
Jun 5
2 hr 8 min
SUBMIT YOUR REQUESTS FOR RPG SUMMER: https://forms.gle/EscNFfQSHfTR1eMy7Leave it to The Last of Us to completely screw up the naming convention of this show. It's time for a game known for its levity, the legendary The Last of Us. Is it still deserving of its place among gaming's best 13 Years later, or are the cracks starting to show? Find out what we think! (Just kidding, we're hooked!).Michael also talks about getting Sayonara Wild Hearts for cheap, and eric talks about how Cyclops coming to Marvel Rival has him hopping back in.Next Episode: We cover until the START of Winter! Stop playing as soon as you have control after the "WINTER" title.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 helps more listeners discover the show.Timecodes:0:00 - RPG Summer!9:48- Sayonara Wild Hearts20:35 - Marvel Rivals29:22 - The Last of UsMusic:Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-AFree Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMoodMetro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro
May 22
1 hr 53 min
SUBMIT YOUR REQUESTS FOR RPG SUMMER: https://forms.gle/EscNFfQSHfTR1eMy7It's a BONUS SHOW!GET OVER HERE as we talk about Mortal Kombat II! We were defenders of the first movie, so with everyone saying that this one was the better movie, we decided to add to the discourse.Speaking of discourse, Eric finished Mixtape, a game that has been the target of some weird online culture war. Is it really worth the debate? FIND OUT!Next Episode: We FINALLY play The Last of Us. Episode 1 will cover up to when you arrive in Pittsburgh.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 helps more listeners discover the show.Timecodes:0:00 - Housekeeping/RPG Summer!3:30 - Kunistu-Gami: Path of the Goddess10:04 - Resident Evil Dating Profile12:20 - Mixtape and the exhausting discourse surrounding Mixtape.33:15 - Mortal Kombat IIMusic:Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-AFree Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMoodMetro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro
May 17
1 hr 20 min
SUBMIT YOUR REQUESTS FOR RPG SUMMER: https://forms.gle/EscNFfQSHfTR1eMy7State of the Save returns to Perfect Dark to discuss the game's second half, and the wild turns it takes from UFOs and ancient alien wars to Presidential Clones and laptop turrets.We also talk about our plans for RPG Summer, how we got a working copy of The Last of Us, Pragmata, Stardew Valley Gamestop trying to buy eBay! - There's a lot to cover!Next Episode: We FINALLY play the Last of Us. Part 1 will cover up to when you arrive in Pittsburgh. 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 helps more listeners discover the show.Timecodes:0:00 - RPG Summer!13:10 - Stardew Valley22:00 - Pragmata32:49 - Star Fox is back?!36:50 - Perfect Dark 1:16:30 - The Last of Us PrepMusic:Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-AFree Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMoodMetro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro
May 8
1 hr 27 min
Perfect Dark talk starts at 45:00.Eric and Michael discuss the first half of Perfect Dark, the Rare N64 Classic that lives between the shadow of two monumental games of the FPS genre: Goldeneye and Halo. Does Perfect Dark earn its place as the 7th highest rated game on Metacritic, or is it the victim of a rapidly changing genre?We also talk about selling Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to buy better games, if Exodus or The Expanse has the juice to be the next Mass Effect, and......Hello Kitty Island Adventure?Next Episode: We finish Perfect DarkFollow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Bluesky for updates, and catch streams, clips, and highlights on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Subscribe and leave a review—every rating helps more listeners discover the show.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro4:00 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond15:25 - Hello Kitty Island Adventure18:10 - The Witcher 327:10 - Metro 203932:23 - Exodus and The Expanse45:00 - Perfect DarkMusic:Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-AFree Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMoodMetro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro
Apr 24
1 hr 32 min
The cursed episode of State of the Save is here! Game disc errors, editing software crashes, random mid-show computer updates, it's all here!We give an update on what happened to The Last of Us episode, as well as make a pivot to our next game, Perfect Dark. We couldn't leave you all hanging, so what we have here is a random episode where Michael gives his final thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Eric shames the Pragmata subreddit, we talk about our hopes for a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, and Michael talks highly of retro gaming's next big trend: decompilation.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro0:40 - WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LAST OF US?!7:50 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 3318:25 - Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake 202625:25 - Classic Resident Evil33:33 - Decompilation and Homebrew PC Ports50:30: 2026 Games we're excited for1:14:20 - Perfect Dark PrepFollow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Bluesky for updates, and catch streams, clips, and highlights on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Subscribe and leave a review—every rating helps more listeners discover the show.Music:Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-AFree Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMoodMetro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro
Apr 11
1 hr 38 min
Resident Evil 9: Requiem is here, and since Eric's copy of The Last of Us is late, we decide to gush over Capcom's newest game in the legendary survival horror franchise. Spoiler Warning around the 15-minute mark onwards, but yeah, we love this game.Join us next time for The Last of Us Episode 1, where we discuss the game up to when you enter Pittsburgh.Timecodes:0:00 - Spoiler Free thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem14:18 - SPOILER WARNING14:55 - SPOILERS FROM HEREFollow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Bluesky for updates, and catch streams, clips, and highlights on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Subscribe and leave a review—every rating helps more listeners discover the show.Music:Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-AFree Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMoodMetro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro
Mar 19
1 hr 20 min
Here we go! It all came down to this: ~70 minutes of us talking about the legendary 71 Minute ending to the Metal Gear Solid Saga! Plus, we lay out the future of the show with our next game: The Last of Us!Prep shows work a bit differently now! Keep an eye out on our socials for a Video Prep Show hosted by Michael, breaking down what you need to know before playing along with us.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro/Housekeeping9:55- Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - Act 5 and The Ending1:37:04 - The Last of UsFollow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Bluesky for updates, and catch streams, clips, and highlights on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Subscribe and leave a review—every rating helps more listeners discover the show.Music:Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-AFree Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMoodMetro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro
Mar 3
1 hr 44 min
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