The Besties discuss the divisive Dragon's Dogma 2 RPG from Capcom, exploring its ambitious but buggy nature. They also dive into reader mail and share their whimsical adventures in a Home Depot store with playful banter about a ladder.

Team Ninja has been busy!In the past five years, the studio released Dead or Alive 6, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, Nioh 2, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Their latest game, Rise of the Ronin, compiles everything they learned into their most ambitious project: a sprawling open-world samurai adventure set in a recreation of mid-19th century Japan.Rise of the Ronin takes the “something for everyone” approach, blending the exploration and loot systems of recent Assassin’s Creed games with the quick-reflex sword fighting of the studio’s Nioh series. This video game smoothie is quite delicious — if you can stomach the occasional funky chunk of game mechanics.In the back half, we talk about our favorite under-appreciated open-world games. Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/thebesties for three bonus episodes each month!

This week, the squad puts on their armor, grabs their swords, and mounts their gallant steads to charge into Unicorn Overlord. The tactics RPG is the latest game from Vanillaware, the developer of niche masterpieces like Odin Sphere and 13 Sentinels. In the back half, Justin introduce the team to Banishers, a game that blends Witcher and God of War. How did we not hear about this one until now? And how often does a game depict a healthy marriage like this one?! Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/thebesties for three bonus episodes each month!

The Besties explore future video game demos with anime-style Duke Nukem and 19th-century nun alternate reality. They discuss unique Tetris effects, game demos with switchable mech attachments, and intriguing gameplay mechanics. The hosts debate Bloodborne vs. Resident Evil and share book recommendations with engaging plotlines.

This podcast covers gameplay mechanics and strategies for indie games Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor and Balatro, with a focus on class gameplay, mineral mining, and intense survival gameplay. They also discuss Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Helldivers 2, Riders of Justice, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Elden Ring.

Exciting talk on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Helldivers 2 gameplay experiences. Enjoyable hours with bugs 'n' bots. Banter on Christmas tree removal timing and Factor meal sponsorship. Critiques on open world aspects of FFVII Remake and server issues in new game. Trivia challenges and strategic territory acquisition game fun.

This podcast discusses two games: Persona 3 Reload, a remake of a popular RPG, and Lysfanga, an arena action game with time-turning abilities. They also share big news about the future of the show. Other topics include The Connector, Zoey Ashe Trilogy, Helldivers 2, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor.

The hosts express disappointment with the game 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League' and discuss its gameplay mechanics. They also talk about a soul-like crafting game with impressive building mechanics. They mention Casey Neistat's Apple Vision Pro video showing the potential of AR technology. The speakers discuss a funny unboxing video and tease a discussion on Persona 3 in the next episode.

The hosts discuss the video game 'Anomaly Agent', strange and amusing posts on a free item website, and future changes to the show. They explore the gameplay mechanics and narrative choices in the game and reflect on their TV viewing habits. They also talk about their gaming experiences and recommend a dark comedy movie.

The hosts discuss a variety of lesser-known new releases including Tiny Rogues, Tekken 8, Home Safety Hotline, Enshrouded, Lunistice, and Lil Guardsman. They also delve into Rocket Money, a personal finance app, and share their thoughts on the game Lunistis and a decision-making game. They discuss Fargo Season and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and recommend watching the true crime film The Jennifer Myers Story.