The Long and Short of It

Oct 17 2024 148 ep. 57 mins 30

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Welcome to The Long & Short of It, a gaming podcast hosted by Laurence & Dan. In this podcast we play and dissect the top 100 games of all time according to MetaCritic and discuss/review them in 2020 and beyond!

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Our 15 Wrap Up + Update

Oct 17 2024 76 mins

Here we are then, the final episode of this chapter of the podcast. Join us as we rank each of the 15 games we have brought to the table, as well as give an update on the state of the podcast and the plans for it going into 2025. Thanks so much for listening to us over the last 4.5 years, here's to the next 4.5! Cheers!

Yakuza 0

Oct 12 2024 65 mins

Here we are! The final game of our personal 15 each - with Dan's choice of Yakuza 0. This very unique Japanese game is a standout amongst the games we have played over the last 4 years. Does it stand out on it's own though, or is it too much like Grand Theft Auto? Join us to find out - as well as a little channel update at the end of the episode!

DayZ

Sep 12 2024 66 mins

Welcome survivors, join us this week to talk about the zombie survival game - DayZ. Originally a mod, which has become it's own thing entirely, we question whether or not the critics got it wrong here & if this actually is a fun experience...

Shadow Man

Aug 22 2024 66 mins

Welcome back, where this week we look at Shadow Man Remastered. Originally released in 1999, does this eerie metroidvania hold up to scrutiny, or is it better left in Dead Side? Join us to find out!

Fallout: New Vegas

Jul 25 2024 75 mins

War, war never changes... Welcome back, where this week we delve into the Fallout universe and discuss the 2010 Obsidian game, Fallout New Vegas. Is this one of the better entries into the franchise, or not quite as good as it's predecessor, Fallout 3... Join us to find out!

Gears Of War 2

Jul 05 2024 56 mins

Back with another sequel! This week looking at Gears of War 2 & asking the question of it is improves on it's predecessor and why Dan would choose this game for his list..

Tomba

Jun 13 2024 63 mins

Time for a niche title! This week we discuss the 1998 PS1 game, Tomba (or Tombi if you're from the PAL regions). Is this game a classic of the PS1 & does it deserve it's upcoming remaster? Join us to find out!

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

Jun 02 2024 60 mins

Back, with a cult classic. Today we go back to 2004 with this Vampire based game. Does this stand out as a superb vampire RPG, or is it maybe overly praised for what it is?

Cuphead

May 09 2024 49 mins

Time for a unique game, with this weeks entry - 'Cuphead'. This 2017 can be maddeningly difficult, but also very satisfying, so where does it stand between the two of us?

TimeSplitters: Future Perfect

Apr 28 2024 65 mins

Time to split! Welcome back, where this week we are travelling across time with TimeSplitters: Future Perfect. This noughties classic still has it's fans, but does it stand out amongst it's 2 prequels?