The Besties The Besties Best Game Bracket: 2025 Edition, Part 1
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Dec 19, 2025 The hosts dive into the challenge of selecting the Game of the Year, discussing their favorite trailers from the Game Awards like Ace Combat. They passionately debate narrative-driven titles, weighing the storytelling of Dispatch against Expedition 33. In the action category, Absalom's innovative co-op gameplay dazzles over Hades 2. The discussion also traverses varied platformers like Baby Steps and Donkey Kong, and contrasts the chill vibes of Wonderstop with the intensity of Silksong. The excitement builds as they reveal the top eight contenders for the coveted crown.
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Game Awards Are Taste, Not Objectivity
- The Besties treat Game of the Year as a subjective, taste-driven tradition rather than an objective ranking.
- They emphasize personal preferences and candid context when weighing nominees.
Delay Judgement For Accessibility Fixes
- Punt games with major accessibility gaps until patches arrive to ensure fair evaluation.
- Hold off judgment if a colorblind setting or essential feature is planned but missing at launch.
Dispatch Felt Like A Workplace Superhero Drama
- Justin found Dispatch's storytelling exceptional but criticized its late-game mini-games and mechanical pacing.
- He compared its tone to workplace comedy-drama more than grandiose superhero fiction.