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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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00:48:41

Whose Souls? Demon's Souls

The Besties ·

2020/11/27

The boys brave the fetid swamps and fiery dragons of the prettiest dang PS5 game around, Demon's Souls. Will they survive the Valley of Defilement? Will they find a lovely two bedroom in the Tower of Latria? Only one way to find out! Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:53:32

PlayStation 5 Launch Extravaganza

The Besties ·

2020/11/20

The new console launches continue with the debut of the PlayStation 5! The Besties break down all the upgraded design features including the incredible DualSense controller. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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01:00:21

Xbox Series X Launch Spectacular ... Also Vikings!

The Besties ·

2020/11/13

Just days after the official launch of the Xbox Series X, the gang offers a comprehensive evaluation including how this generational leap compared to the last and upcoming exclusives. Then they enter the Animus and are transported back to the age of Vikings with their review of the new Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:41:51

Those Adorable Watch Dogs

The Besties ·

2020/11/06

The Besties rode on a drone and hacked their way into the mainframe for this week’s new game: Watch Dogs: Legion! They discuss the impressive open world design of the futuristic post-Brexit London. Critique the play as any character feature. And question if a game release has ever been less fit for the moment? Plus, their review of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:50:41

We Have a PS5, It's Big

The Besties ·

2020/10/30

Huge news! Russ previews the new sizable PS5 including demonstrating its eject. Then the gang reviews the visual novel real-time strategy game 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:54:43

Games That Make Us Go AHHH!

The Besties ·

2020/10/23

It's October so it must be time to give you the straight up willies. The Besties dive into Twitch phenomenon Phasmophobia, and Justin burns matches in Amnesia: Rebirth. We also explore some of our favorite scary games from throughout history. Join us ... unless you're scared? To be honest, we kinda are. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:51:18

Open the Baldur's Gates! We Have an Xbox Series X!

The Besties ·

2020/10/16

The Besties have gathered at the digital tabletop to review Larian Studios’ recent launch in early access to Baldur's Gate 3! Plus, Chris gives an in-depth report on the Xbox Series X! Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:48:32

Won't Someone Think of Alderaan?

The Besties ·

2020/10/09

This week's topic of discussion is the new Star Wars: Squadrons! Together the Besties unpack the lineage of Star Wars flight games. Offer positive reviews for the multiplayer mode. And explore how the game expands into the franchise’s extended universe like never before. Plus, offer up some recent releases they’re playing and answer the fan submitted question of which spacecraft they would eat if forced to? Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:46:54

Hey Hades, Get Funky!

The Besties ·

2020/10/02

Join the Besties in their quest of the underworld with 2020’s Hades. They explore the incredibly designed and nuanced gameplay. Discuss the mythological themes. And cannot ignore the fact that all of the characters are very hot. Plus, special guest New York Giraffe discusses their goal to become the God of West 23rd Street! Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:52:05

Begun These Pre-Order Wars Have (also Spelunky 2 is...

The Besties ·

2020/09/25

The gang reviews the sequel to the 2008 original, Spelunky 2. Discuss the recent pre-order madness. Explore Microsoft’s acquisition of game publisher Bethesda Softworks for $7.5 billion. And check in on the state of the console wars. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:42:48

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 with Miles Luna

The Besties ·

2020/09/18

The iconic skateboarding game is back and newly remastered, my dudes! Animation writer and director, Miles Luna, joins The Besties this week to discuss Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2! They explore the influence of the original 1999 release, play Tony Hawk's Pro Skater trivia, and review the improvements and new features. Plus they discuss the updated soundtrack and come up with their own EPIC original tricks! Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:56:29

Can Any of Us Beat Up an Avenger?

The Besties ·

2020/09/11

This week the boys offer an in-depth review of the new Marvel's Avengers! They examine the original storyline with Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel at the center of the story. Discuss the similarities of the multiplayer gameplay with the Destiny series. And breakdown the upcoming releases of the Xbox Series X and the recently announced Xbox Series S. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:55:09

What Have You Done To Us, Dear Listeners

The Besties ·

2020/09/04

The Besties let the listeners decide what games to discuss this week. So hope you're all happy! First, Griffin offers a lackluster review of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered. Then the gang tackles Madden NFL 21, the recent release from the long-running franchise. And finally, they examine the twisted post-apocalyptic RPG Wasteland 3. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:48:47

Thank You for Flying Besties Airlines, Enjoy Your Tomato

The Besties ·

2020/08/28

Join the gang in the virtual cockpit as they fly through the new Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020! Together, they examine the pros and cons of the ultra realistic gameplay and discuss exploring the Earth with the live streaming map technology. Plus, Griffin, Justin and Chris show off their newly learned piloting skills while Russ demonstrates his grasp of altitude. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:47:56

The Boys Enter Early Access

The Besties ·

2020/08/21

Join the Besties’ quest through Rogue Legacy 2, which is now available in early access on Steam. Plus, they offer other titles to check out like Heroes of Hammerwatch. And read fan mail which includes an in-depth look into what Russ has done with all his muscle money. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:46:00

A Letter to the Fall Guys Guys

The Besties ·

2020/08/14

In this episode of The Besties, the boys review the hit online multiplayer battle royale Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. Plus, pitch their own Fall Guys mini games based on other existing games shows. And answer listener-submitted questions including what other genres, specific games or franchises would they want to have a battle royale mode added to? Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:50:22

The Best Ideas in Bad Games

The Besties ·

2020/08/07

Sometimes the worst games do have some redeeming qualities. This week, the gang looks at the best game mechanics, unique story ideas, console technology integration featured in sub-par releases over the years. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:52:58

The Best Summer Games You're Not Playing

The Besties ·

2020/07/31

The Besties recommend some of their favorite games that have come out this summer, including Carrion, The Under Presents, Zach Gage’s Good Sudoku, the updated Noita, and more! Plus, they discuss what upcoming releases they are excited for in the rest of 2020. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:40:02

Rolling Paper Mario

The Besties ·

2020/07/24

This week The Besties take a critical look at Paper Mario: The Origami King, the sixth installment of the Mario Paper series, and explore which power-up items in the Mario franchise they genuinely would want to eat. Plus, they read fan letters and answer who is the better Doctor: Mario or Waluigi? If you’d like to contact the show please reach out to mail@besties.fan. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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00:53:04

The Ghost with the Most of Tsushima

The Besties ·

2020/07/17

The gang reviews Ghost of Tsushima, the recently released open world action-adventure game set in 13th century feudal Japan. Topics include the Samurai code of honor, the sometimes glacial story pacing, the design of the "Kurosawa mode" and the lackluster mini games. Early copies of Ghost of Tsushima were provided by Sony. Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!

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