Podcast Episodes

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 4 months, 1 week 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 4 months, 2 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 4 months, 3 weeks 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 5 months 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 5 months, 1 week 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 5 months, 2 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 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Revenge of the French RPG!

Episode 445

This week, the boys have two new games to share with you. First, Griffin and Plante go deep into the wilderness of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, an exceptional RPG. Then, Hoops and Frush report on the…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Let's Save Cats From Oblivion!

Episode 444

The Besties talk about the brand new, ultra indie immersive-sim Skin Deep. Then they revisit the world of Oblivion. But none of this matters because Plante got a CRTV to play Promise Mascot Agency.

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Published on 6 months ago

Runescape and a Competitor to Limbo? It's a Grab Bag, Y'all

Episode 443

On this episode of The Besties, we're checking out some stellar smaller games: Bionic Bay, Sunderfolk, and Runescape Dragonwilds. We've also got an update on the latest and greatest in Japanese reali…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago