It was the best of games, it was the worst of games. The coolest reveals, and the lamest reveals. The best action, and the worst action.

Metal Gear Solid 4 is a tale of two games. What parts do Eric and Michael love and which ones make them wince? FIND OUT!

Timecodes:

0:00 - Intro/State of Play announcements

12:15 - Distant Worlds: Final Fantasy Concert

14:20- Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - Act 3

57:25 - MGS4 Act 4

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The GameClub format has returned! It's time that we wrapped up the Metal Gear saga with Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. This conversation covers the game's FIRST TWO ACTS!

We briefly talk about the games we played over the Holiday break, with Michael talking about the flawed but ambitious Shadows of Doubt and the insane highs of completing Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. Eric also shares his time with Battlefield 6.

Timecodes:

0:00 - Intro

2:00 - Death Stranding 2

3:45 - Shadows of Doubt

7:50 - Battlefield 6

9:45 - Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater

11:05 - Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

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Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]

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It's time for our End of the Year Holiday Special!

Join State of the Save, as we break down our favorite games of 2025, our personal Game Awards highlights, and the game's we're looking forward to most next year.

Also, our GameClub format returns in 2026! Join uas as we finish our multi-year long Metal Gear saga with Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots!

Want to play along:

Finish ACT 2 by the next episode!

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Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]

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