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Episode 418
Crave the era of demo discs? It’s returned thanks to Steam Next Fest. This week, The Besties discuss 10 demos of anticipated games. Plus, we share so…
1 year, 10 months ago
Silent Hill 2 is the Psycho (1998) of Video Games
Episode 417
The new remake of Silent Hill 2 has painterly visuals, killer sound design, and genuinely scary surprises. But why does this remake feel different th…
1 year, 11 months ago
Yes, Metaphor: ReFantazio Really is Fantasy Persona
Episode 416
Half of The Besties adore Metaphor: ReFantazio. The other half? It’s complicated! Griffin and Plante talk about the new RPG that puts a fantasy spin …
1 year, 11 months ago
Is the New Zelda as Good as We Hoped?
Episode 415
New Zelda week! The Besties step into the shoes of Zelda (not Link!) in Echoes of Wisdom. With the help of a magical wand and a star, they summon cou…
1 year, 11 months ago
UFO 50 with special guest Jason Schreier!
Episode 414
To pick through the 50 indie games stuffed into UFO 50, The Besties called in support: Bloomberg reporter and author Jason Schreier. We discuss our f…
1 year, 11 months ago
Too Many Games? Not a Problem!
Episode 413
This week, The Besties bring a crop of games that hadn't received the time and attention they deserve: Children of Morta, Core Keeper, Grapple Dogs: …
2 years ago
Astrobot is the New GOTY Frontrunner
Episode 412
Everybody on the crew agrees that Astrobot is a top contender for Game of the Year. But one member believes that the Sony exclusive is the best platf…
2 years ago
Where Do Star Wars Games Go From Here?
Episode 411
This week, The Besties travel to a galaxy far, far away to play Star Wars: Outlaws. The crew also talks about some delightful new indies, including B…
2 years ago
Black Myth Wukong puts the book in video game book club
Episode 410
Black Myth Wukong is a sequel to the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West. It’s also a AAA action game with a spectacular opening that chan…
2 years ago
Tactical Breach Wizards Does Practically Everything Right
Episode 409
Tactical Breach Wizards looks like XCOM, plays like FTL, and has writing as good if not better than most RPGs. Rarely are all four Besties this hyped…
2 years ago