It’s game swap time on State of the Save! This week, Eric planet-hops his way through Super Mario Galaxy, while Michael battles against the AI in NFL Blitz 2001 to figure out how the classic football game cheats.
In a fun twist, the guys swap unexpected picks—Eric hands Michael an RPG, and Michael drops Eric into a once-beloved franchise that’s due for a comeback.
Along the way, they dive into nostalgic discussions about two iconic retro titles: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Halo 2. If you love classic Nintendo and Xbox games, quirky game swaps, and deep-cut gaming conversations, this episode has it all.
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Timecodes:0:00 – Intro
2:00 – The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
11:35 – Halo 2
16:15 – Super Mario Galaxy
27:40 – Retro Game Talk
32:40 – Back to Mario Galaxy
35:30 – NFL Blitz 2001
50:25 – Michael’s pick for Eric
53:08 – Eric’s pick for Michael
Music:
Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]
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Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]
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Watch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4
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