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The Besties

Chris Plante, Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Russ Frushtick

It"s Game of the Year meets King of the Hill as four of Earth"s best friends – Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Chris Plante, and Russ Frushtick – rank and review their favorite video games. Because shouldn"t the world"s best friends pick the world"s best games?

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All Episodes

00:47:32

All The Games We Loved This Spring

The Besties ·

2021/05/21

With Frushtick on vacation, the gang shares some of their favorite games from the past couple months, including Subnautic: Below Zero, Nier Replicant, the Masst Effect remaster, and Clap Hanz Golf. If you've finished Resident Evil 8: Village and need something to play next, this episode is for you. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:46:04

Resident Evil 8-age and the Briefcase of Fun

The Besties ·

2021/05/14

The gang's all together to celebrate yet another actual video game release! Today we're diving into Resident Evil Village, with the first-half dedicated to first impressions and the second half diving into the first half of the game. We know, it's confusing. But at least the property values are low! Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:45:14

New Pokémon Snap and Returnal, a Mash-up for the Ages

The Besties ·

2021/05/07

This week we welcome back the long-wandering Griffin McElroy. And what a week it is! On the docket: two actual, major game releases, New Pokémon Snap and Returnal. They may be about as different as you could imagine, but they do both require you to play the same levels over and over again, so maybe not? Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:53:44

Still Picking the Best GTA Game Ever

The Besties ·

2021/04/23

We've narrowed it down to the final four, and now special guest Evan Narcisse (@EvNarc) has joined the club to decide the best GTA game of all time, between Vice City, San Andreas, GTA 4, and GTA 5. Four may enter but only one will leave. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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01:02:52

Picking the Best GTA Game Ever

The Besties ·

2021/04/16

You find yourself in a city. Your only option? Crime! This week we have special guest Jordan Morris (@Jordan_Morris) filling in for Griffin as we attempt to tackle a tough question: What is the greatest Grand Theft Auto game of all time? And yes, the randomized bracket has returned with a vengeance! Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:49:20

The Dawn of CyberWar is Upon Us (Also Outriders)

The Besties ·

2021/04/09

This week we're diving into Outriders, a game that sounds about as generic as is possible within the confines of the English language. And yet, we all think it's pretty damn fun! We also attempt to one-up its generic efforts with a new title of our own. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:49:22

Monster Hunter Rise and Shine

The Besties ·

2021/04/02

Just when you thought it was safe to buy property in Kamura Village, all these monsters show up and wreck the joint! Justin and Russ team up after a last-minute bug fells Chris Plante (and Griffin deals with a new human child situation). Is this finally the Monster Hunter game to not make you hate Monster Hunter games? Hmm ... hard to say, but worth a shot! Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:45:19

Just the Two of Us . . .

The Besties ·

2021/03/26

Who better to tackle a mandatory co-op game about divorce than the duo of Plante and Frushtick? The pair take on It Takes Two, the new release from the creators of A Way Out. And with Griffin out in preparation for a forthcoming child and Justin out because divorce makes him sad, it's a complete takeover! Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:48:34

Loops and Loots with Loop Hero

The Besties ·

2021/03/19

Just one more loop? The boys jump into the indie darling that's got the nation abuzz: Loop Hero. They also dive into some more review songs and explore whether Griffin and his computer are best friends. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:53:39

Still Deciding The Best Zelda Game of All Time

The Besties ·

2021/03/12

It's all down to this! We've narrowed down the greatest Zelda games of all time to a perfect 8, and now we've got to bring it all the way to number one. Sorry Link's Target Practice fans, this one is just for the big 'uns. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:53:03

Deciding The Best Zelda Game of All Time

The Besties ·

2021/03/05

We thought we'd take some time to dive into a very scientific study: What is the best Zelda game of all time? To determine this, we've started with all 16 main games and, well, stuck them in a randomized bracket for true chaos. We've got some spicy match-ups coming your way, so buckle up! Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:38:41

Mario 3D World and the Infinite Sadness (of Bowser)

The Besties ·

2021/02/26

After a week of total chaos, most of the boys from your favorite video game club are back, joined by special guest Elyse Willems of Rooster Teeth & Fun Haus fame. At issue this week: Super Mario 3D World and prescisely the right way to say the name Mario (which is still up for debate!). Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:40:43

The Nightmare Before March

The Besties ·

2021/02/12

The gents hop into the scary and tiny world of Little Nightmares 2. They also explore the existential and impossible to answer questions of: Is Luigi's Mansion 3 a horror game, and can kites be scary? Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:46:43

Waking Up Early with the Boys

The Besties ·

2021/02/05

This week on The Besties, the gang is diving into some incredible Early Access games, including Teardown, Ender Lilies, Subnautica: Below Zero and Everspace 2. They also introduce a brand new listener appreciation segment that truly stretches the definition of music. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:41:44

Hitman 3 and the Great Muffin Assasination

The Besties ·

2021/01/29

You find yourself in an assassination gone wrong. All you have? A muffin. The boys journey into the World of Assassination with Hitman 3 this week, discovering whether they have what it takes to fill the mighty soles of Agent 47. Join them, won't you? Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:43:11

The Deepest Cuts of Winter

The Besties ·

2021/01/22

January may not be known for a rollicking time for major new releases, but that's cool, we'll find a way to keep you busy! Today we dive into a bunch of games that you may have missed while you were busy trying to get Cyberpunk to not crash. A full rundown of all the games listed: Noita, MO:Astray, Death Stranding, Spiritfairer, Jackbox 7, and Call of the Sea. Also Griffin tries to make a prank phone call. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:47:18

Cyberpunking with Ron Funches

The Besties ·

2021/01/15

We're a bit late to the Cyberpunk 2077 party, but better late than never! Chris Plante will be back soon, but the world-renowned @RonFunches has stepped in to fill his shoes this week. Is Cyberpunk truly that heinous, or is it all a ruse? And can we possibly find a way to make hacking minigames fun? All will be revealed. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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01:02:52

2021's Most Anticipated Games

The Besties ·

2021/01/08

The Besties gang are back for a brand new year, thanks for sticking with us! In today's episode, we'll each bring 3 games (ahem, Justin) that we're pumped about in the new year. We're talking Breath of the Wild 2, Resident Evil 8age, God of War Ragnanok, Hollow Knight Silksong, and much, much more. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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01:10:25

2020 Game of the Year Part 2

The Besties ·

2020/12/18

We’ve gone from 16 and we’re down to 8 of the best games of 2020. Now we’re going to cull down these sweet, adorable baby calves until there’s just one golden cow remaining for the year. The final eight are: Animal Crossing: NH, Paradise Killer, Among Us, Ori 2, Spelunky 2, Monster Train, Kentucky Route Zero, and Hades. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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01:00:36

2020 Game of the Year Part 1

The Besties ·

2020/12/11

It’s all been building to this! The boys come together with 16 games duking it out for the best games of 2020 (including 4 listener selections!). Who will live? Who will die? Who will cry? There’s only one way to find out! For the full bracket, check out TheBestiesPod on Twitter. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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