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Back to SearchWhat Even Is a Video Game?! (Grab Bag!)
Episode 472
This week, we talk about a mystery game that feels like a book, a historic epic that plays like a movie, and a simulator that takes the place of our favorite chores. No surprise, The Besties find the…
Published on 9 hours ago
There’s Always a Lighthouse, a Pokémon, a City
Episode 471
Pokémon Legends Z-A is the latest entry in the pocket monster franchise, and the first in years to run quite well on Nintendo’s hardware. But what does the game offer beyond technical improvements? P…
Published on 1 week ago
Is Outer Worlds 2 the Second Coming of Fallout New Vegas?
Episode 470
The studio that created Fallout: New Vegas has had a busy year, delivering Avowed, the early access of Grounded 2, and now Outer Worlds 2. This latest release comes the closest to the team’s legacy i…
Published on 2 weeks ago
One Game to Consume All of Your Time
Episode 469
Ball x Pit makes an incredible first impression. But whether it’s a great break from the frustrations of life or an overly powerful time suck will depend on your taste in games. The Besties explain w…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Silent Hill and the Heir to Castle Crashers' Crown
Episode 468
What if you combined the structure of Hades with the minute-to-minute gameplay of Castle Crashers? Absolum! The new game from the creators of Streets of Rage 4 is one of the best surprises in a year …
Published on 4 weeks ago
Ghost of Yotei Slashes Through Open-World Filler
Episode 467
The Besties were mixed on 2020’s Ghost of Tsushima, but have found a lot to love in its new sequel, Ghost of Yotei. What makes this open-world Sony-exclusive stand out? Plus, Griffin updates the grou…
Published on 1 month ago
Baby Steps is Video Game Heaven and Hell
Episode 466
Baby Steps is the latest game from the creators of QWOP, Getting Over It, and Ape Out. This time, these connoisseurs of challenge have created a game about an awkward man who is transported from his …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
The Highs and Lows of Borderlands 4
Episode 465
Borderlands 4 reimagines the series with more weapons and less snark. Will that be enough to appease longtime fans and attract skeptical newcomers? The Besties chat about the many positive tweaks and…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Silksong is an Exceptional Metroidvania (If You Endure its Challenges)
Episode 464
After years of anticipation, Hollow Knight: Silksong has arrived. And it’s difficult! The Besties talk about what makes the game so appealing, the early spike in difficulty, and the appeal of discove…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Metal Gear Solid Delta is Peak Remake
Episode 463
With practically every “important” PlayStation 2 game being remastered, remade, and reimagined, it wasn’t a surprise when Konami announced Metal Gear Solid Delta. The question wasn’t “would it exist?…
Published on 2 months ago