Monster Hunter Wilds is Surprisingly Great in Single-Player
Over the past 12 years, The Besties have — one by one — fallen in love with the Monster Hunter series. The latest entry, Monster Hunter Wilds, is the most welcoming version yet. It’s still a tremendou...
28 Helmi 202559min
The Pirate Yakuza Game Has Something for Everyone – Even Newcomers
Ahoy, besties! This week, the crew sets sails with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, a video game that’s as silly as its name suggests. Unlike its predecessor — our best game of 2024 — this entr...
21 Helmi 202554min
Is Avowed Too Good for Our Brains to Comprehend?
The Besties discuss Avowed, the new game from Fallout 76 developer Obsidian. It is extremely our shit. Perhaps… too much so? What does that even mean? Listen to find out! Get the full list of games (a...
14 Helmi 20251h
The Best Combat in a Metroidvania . . .Ever
2025 already has a fantastic Metroidvania, errrr, Search Action game! Ender Magnolia combines Metroid, Nier, Mega Man, and Pokémon into a single, beautiful 2D experience. Technically, this is a sequel...
7 Helmi 202558min
Citizen Sleeper 2 Blends Game and Story Into One Complex Dish
We loved the original Citizen Sleeper, but were intimidated when we first heard the news of a sequel that would be more complicated — and presumably more difficult. Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector ...
31 Tammi 202549min
The Switch 2 and "Vampire Survivors+RPG"
Nintendo finally announced the Switch 2. So why do folks seem a bit disappointed by the reveal? We discuss what we know so far… and what’s to come. Plus, one of our most anticipated games of the year ...
24 Tammi 20251h 3min
How to Get Started in Handheld Gaming with Retro Game Corps
Special guest Russ from Retro Game Corps teaches The Besties how to get into retro gaming handhelds. Here's you chance to become obsessed with the hobby! Plus, we finally catch up with Indiana Jones.F...
17 Tammi 202558min
The Most Anticipated Games of 2025
In the world of video games, 2025 will be an incredible year. The Besties collect over 25 games they can't wait to play in the coming months. We promise there's something here for you! And to think: w...
10 Tammi 20251h 1min
