The Besties

Nintendo Dares You to Become a Speedrunner

Jul 26, 2024

This podcast episode challenges the hosts to become elite speedrunners in Nintendo games. They discuss their experiences with Nintendo World Championships and Dungeons of Hinterberg, blending classic gameplay with modern mechanics. The episode also touches on the nostalgia of Nintendo games, the value of Nintendo Switch Online, and the unique gameplay of Dungeons of Hinterberg. Exciting potential for a future episode on a Spycraft game is teased.

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Nintendo challenges speedrunning skills with Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition.

Dungeons of Hinterberg merges Persona hangouts with Zelda dungeon-crawling combat.

Thelma explores aging, independence, and outsmarting scammers with humor and heartwarming moments.

Deep dives

Thelma: A Heartwarming and Engaging Story of Empowerment

Thelma follows the story of a determined woman in her early 90s seeking justice after falling victim to a scam. With her family suggesting assisted living, she sets out to reclaim what's rightfully hers by outsmarting the con artists. It beautifully explores themes of aging and independence while blending humor with heartwarming moments.

Intro

2min

Exploring Nintendo World Championships and Dungeons of Hinterberg

2min

Promotion of Squarespace for website building

2min

Nintendo Championships, Mario Voice Change, and NES Games

13min

Nintendo Switch Online Membership and Speedrunning Challenges

13min

Dungeons of Hinterberg: Exploring Monster-Filled Dungeons in an Alpine Resort Community

7min

Mixed Feelings About a Game with Character-Focused Gameplay

2min

Return of Earth Defense Force 6 and Game Updates

11min

Engaging Gameplay Experience and Quests in a Video Game

2min

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Excitement for Spycraft Game and Tease for Future Episode

2min

This week, Nintendo challenges the Besties to become elite speedrunners. Can they beat Mario in minutes? Will they transform into a morph ball in mere seconds? Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition helps the crew test the limits of their skills. Plus, Dungeons of Hinterberg blends Persona hangout session with Zelda’s dungeon-crawling combat.

NOTE: This episode of the Besties was recorded before the announcement of the SAG-AFTRA strike against major video game publishers.

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Nintendo Dares You to Become a Speedrunner

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