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Back to SearchWant a New GBA-style Zelda? Try This Indie Game
Episode 455
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo looks and feels like a lost Game Boy Advance game, but with all of the quality of life improvements of a modern game. We talk about what makes it a great game to fill …
Published on 2 months ago
Deltraune Isn’t Finished Just Yet, But You Should Play It Now
Episode 454
This week, The Besties talk about Deltarune Chapters 1-4. Though a few more chapters are on the way, now’s a great time to try the Undertale follow-up. We explain why. Plus, the gang brings a bundle …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
In The Alters, Life Comes at You Fast
Episode 453
The Alters is one of the year’s most interesting games, blending experimental sci-fi narrative with a clever management simulation. The Besties talk about how the game’s mechanics clock together, why…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Death Stranding 2 Adds Fun, Subtracts Frustration
Episode 452
This week, the Besties deliver an episode on Death Stranding 2. It’s a big and heavy one, but we were happy to hike across the internet and leave it on your podcast app of choice. Plus, we dig into t…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Don’t Miss the Switch 2’s Hidden Gem
Episode 451
Mario Kart World is getting all of the attention at the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. But if you look deeper into the Nintendo eShop, you’ll find another excellent racing game for a fraction of the price…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Big Switch 2 Episode – Plus the Best of SGF
Episode 450
Nintendo’s new console is finally here. With Plante undergoing a colonoscopy (which was all okay!), the crew invited long-time friend of the show Chris Grant to discuss the Switch 2. In the back half…
Published on 3 months ago
A Golden Age for Card Game Sickos
Episode 449
This week, The Besties shuffle the deck and deal a hand of fun new video games. First, they discuss two new card games that have little in common beyond the cards themselves: Monster Train 2 and Star…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Tired of the World? Try a Fantasy Life
Episode 448
The cult 3DS game Fantasy Life returns, now on all major platforms and PC. The sequel blends Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and action-RPGs. Plus, we live the life of Teen in To a T, the new game f…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Doom: The Dark Ages is a (Shotgun) Blast
Episode 447
Doom: The Dark Ages is a surprisingly bold departure from the formula of its predecessors. It’s also quite fun — if you can vibe with its slightly slower, parry-heavy gunplay. In the back half, the b…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Open the Besties Treasure Trove
Episode 446
Due to technical issues, our Doom conversation has been delayed until next week. The good news? We finally had time to dig into our backlogs! The boys brought a bag of beautiful bits and bobs. A boom…
Published on 4 months ago