The Besties

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thirteen years later, Alan Wake returns in a weird and unique game, with mind palaces and clickers. The game is heavily influenced by Twin Peaks, John Carpenter's 'In the Mouth of Madness', and creates something new. The hosts discuss the need for more AAA weird games and the differences between big-budget and indie games. They also touch on 'The Sisters Brothers' book, Spider-Man 2 game, and recommend other JRPG inspired games.