The Besties Our Big Predictions for Video Games in 2025
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Jan 3, 2025 The hosts dive into the hilariously unexpected launch of the Vanillaware Go, blending adult themes with quirky gaming choices. They reflect on their past predictions, sharing amusing anecdotes about gaming misadventures. The conversation heats up with speculation on upcoming titles like 'Oblivion' and potential Game of the Year contenders. With discussions on industry trends and acquisitions, they ponder the future of iconic franchises and exciting hardware innovations. The playful banter keeps the predictions light yet insightful, ensuring an engaging exploration of gaming's next chapter.
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Vanillaware Go
- Chris Plant received a custom-made Vanillaware Go handheld console for Christmas.
- It inexplicably plays Dynamite Deka and pre-PS3 games.
Borderlands Movie Flops
- Russ Frushtick correctly predicted the Borderlands movie's poor Rotten Tomatoes score and critical backlash against video game adaptations.
- He cited articles from Time, ScreenCraft, and TechRadar as evidence.
Fortnite's Ballistic Mode
- Russ Frushtick accurately predicted Fortnite's release of a new standalone mode, Ballistic, similar to Counter-Strike.
- Ballistic is a 5v5 first-person shooter within the Fortnite universe.