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The Besties

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Dec 22, 2023 • 1h 13min

Besties 2023 GOTY Spectacular - Part Two

The hosts discuss their resolutions for the new year. They compare and select the best video game of 2023: Sea of Stars. They share their top game picks of the year. They discuss the high costs of mobile plans and promote Mint Mobile. They discuss the rankings for the top four games and express excitement and disappointment with the choices. They talk about their thoughts and comparison of Baldur's Gate 3 and Tears of the Kingdom.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 34min

Besties 2023 GOTY Spectacular - Part One

Join the hosts as they determine the best game of the year. They discuss duels between popular games, immersive puzzle mystery games, surprise game returns, and indie game matchups. They also talk about enhancements in Resident Evil and debate their opinions on Super Mario Wonder.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 6min

The Resties Required Reading List is complete! [Resties]

The hosts discuss their completed year-long project of collecting 25 games from the history of games. They explore the cultural impact of Pac-Man and other influential video games from 1980 to 1984. They also discuss classic video games like Dragon's Lair, Mario Brothers, and Tetris. The hosts share their picks for the required reading list and discuss RPGs from 1990 to 1994. They also reflect on the games to remove from the list and acknowledge positive and negative reception.
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Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 6min

A Look Back at 2023 with the TGAs (and the GTAs)

Join us for a look back at this year's biggest games through the lens of the annual The Game Awards show, and as we make some pretty out-there predictions about the announcements we'll see therein. Also, there's a new Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer! That's pretty wild, isn't it?
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Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 3min

2023 Indies You Might Have Missed

The Besties discuss some excellent indie games you may have missed including Kingdom Eighties, Jusant, Lunacid, and Backpack Hero. They also share suggestions from readers and engage in playful banter. Other topics include books, a bizarre photograph, sponsorship, and discussions about Luna Sid, Backpack Hero, Rocket League, Forgotten Waters, and Thirsty Suitors.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 50min

The lost hour of Half-Life [Resties]

The podcast discusses the 25th anniversary of Half-Life, including the excavation of Half-Life Uplink. The hosts also talk about their surprising enjoyment of the Meta Quest 3. Other topics include drying off after a shower, towel racks, vitamins, tech-savvy photo frames, Quest 3 wireless VR headset review, and the game 'Like a Dragon' from the Yakuza series.
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Nov 24, 2023 • 52min

Super Mario RPG's Super Faithful Remake (feat. Felicia Day)

Felicia Day discusses the remake of Super Mario RPG on the Nintendo Switch with the hosts. They talk about the unique and irreverent tone of the game and how it set the stage for other humorous Mario RPG games. They also discuss their gaming experiences, including their love for farming games and upcoming releases.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 56min

You'll Never See Persona 5 Tactica Comin'

The hosts discuss the fusion of XCOM and JRPG in Persona 5 Tactica. They also talk about Final Fantasy XIV, Pokeclicker, and Good Omens Season 2. Other topics include Halls of Torment, Our Flag Means Death Season 2, GUBBINS, A Haunting in Venice, and Napoleon.
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Nov 14, 2023 • 49min

Two new games to play with friends! [Resties]

This podcast discusses two new multiplayer games - Alien Hominid Invasion and KarmaZoo. They also touch on topics such as the Christmas season, anxiety attacks triggered by ads, the evolution of the Alien Homited game series, and the importance of communication in co-op gameplay. Additionally, they explore the mechanics of Caramazoo and recommend idle clicker games without ads.
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Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 1min

Eating Snakes and Frogs with Metal Gear Solid 3

The hosts discuss the highs and lows of jungle espionage in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. They highlight the unique setting, gameplay elements, and the ability to eat snakes. The chapter also praises the intense and creative boss fights in the game. Additionally, they compare the Steam Deck to the Nintendo Switch OLED, and discuss uncovering and translating languages in video games.

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