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Back to SearchWe Invented A New Genre Name!
Episode 408
The Operator is a spy game set entirely on the desktop computer of a government employee. We call this sort of game a UI RPG. We talk about other ent…
2 years, 1 month ago
Two Very Different Approaches to a “Funny Video Game”
Episode 407
What makes a video game funny? This week, The Besties try World of Goo 2, the sequel to one of the original silly indie games. In the back half, they…
2 years, 1 month ago
A Heist Game Starring Robot Pirates? Yes, Please!
Episode 406
SteamWorld Heist 2 is one of the year’s best surprises. The turn-based tactics shooter builds on its 2015 predecessor in practically every way, trans…
2 years, 1 month ago
Nintendo Dares You to Become a Speedrunner
Episode 405
This week, Nintendo challenges the Besties to become elite speedrunners. Can they beat Mario in minutes? Will they transform into a morph ball in mer…
2 years, 1 month ago
Open the Summer Video Game Grab Bag!
Episode 404
We have talked about dozens of awesome games in 2024, yet we still missed several tasty delights. This week, the Besties take solo journeys across th…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Best Games of 2024 at the Halfway Point
Episode 403
We stand at the midpoint of 2024. Behind us, we see a towering pile of video games. We reach into the stack and pull something loose. It’s Balatro! W…
2 years, 2 months ago
We're Haunted by Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
Episode 402
Nintendo’s final year of Switch has been a bizarre mishmash of remakes and spinoffs. Luigi’s Mansion 2 continues that trend, updating the 2013 3DS ja…
2 years, 2 months ago
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is a LOT
Episode 401
Can the game of the year be a DLC expansion? This week, The Besties discuss Elden Ring: The Shadow of the Erdtree, the highly anticipated addition to…
2 years, 2 months ago
What makes Nintendo different from the rest
Episode 400
Nintendo can't be stopped! With the Nintendo Switch 2 coming in 2025, we expected 2024 to be a slow year for the iconic game publisher. We were wrong…
2 years, 2 months ago
Summertime Funtime Gamefest Time
Episode 399
Hundreds of games were shown during the Summer Game Fest. The Besties spotlight some of their favorites, while discussing the strange and messy state…
2 years, 3 months ago