State of the Save

Author: Eric Suggs/Michael Cutts

State of the Save is a video game podcast where hosts Eric and Michael challenge each other to play games outside their usual playlists. Each episode, they swap titles: sometimes hidden gems they think the other will love, other times bold picks meant to push them out of their comfort zones. Expect passionate debates, surprising discoveries, and the occasional friendly frustration as they explore everything from beloved classics to indie darlings to cult favorites. State of the Save is perfect for gamers who love fresh perspectives, deep dives, and discovering their next favorite game.
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Final Fantasy XV/Project: Snowblind
Episode 2
Tuesday, 26 August, 2025

It’s time for our very first Game-Swap! Michael dives back into his Blockbuster rental nostalgia with Project: Snowblind, while Eric realizes the crew of Final Fantasy XV feels a lot like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in black coats.The swap continues with a portable spin-off and a questionable Call of Duty clone that alienated a fan base. Plus: Michael shares why UFO 50 is his current obsession, and Eric breaks down his excitement for Battlefield 6 after an intense Beta Weekend.If you love retro games, shooters, and discovering hidden gems, this episode is packed with laughs, hot takes, and plenty of nostalgia.Follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Bluesky for podcast updates, and check us out on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok for streams, clips, and more gaming shenanigans!Subscribe and leave a review to support the show - it helps us bring you more gaming deep dives!Timecodes:0:00 - Intro2:40 - UFO 5013:20 - Battlefield 6 Beta26:00 - Looking forward to Metal Gear Solid Delta33:50 - Project: Snowblind46:45 - Final Fantasy XV1:00:20 - Michael's pick for Eric1:05:50 - Eric's pick for MichaelMusic: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