What Even Is a Video Game?! (Grab Bag!)
This week, we talk about a mystery game that feels like a book, a historic epic that plays like a movie, and a simulator that takes the place of our favorite chores. No surprise, The Besties find them...
7 Nov 20251h 11min
There’s Always a Lighthouse, a Pokémon, a City
Pokémon Legends Z-A is the latest entry in the pocket monster franchise, and the first in years to run quite well on Nintendo’s hardware. But what does the game offer beyond technical improvements? Pl...
31 Okt 20251h 1min
Is Outer Worlds 2 the Second Coming of Fallout New Vegas?
The studio that created Fallout: New Vegas has had a busy year, delivering Avowed, the early access of Grounded 2, and now Outer Worlds 2. This latest release comes the closest to the team’s legacy in...
24 Okt 202546min
One Game to Consume All of Your Time
Ball x Pit makes an incredible first impression. But whether it’s a great break from the frustrations of life or an overly powerful time suck will depend on your taste in games. The Besties explain wh...
17 Okt 202551min
Silent Hill and the Heir to Castle Crashers' Crown
What if you combined the structure of Hades with the minute-to-minute gameplay of Castle Crashers? Absolum! The new game from the creators of Streets of Rage 4 is one of the best surprises in a year f...
10 Okt 202554min
Ghost of Yotei Slashes Through Open-World Filler
The Besties were mixed on 2020’s Ghost of Tsushima, but have found a lot to love in its new sequel, Ghost of Yotei. What makes this open-world Sony-exclusive stand out? Plus, Griffin updates the group...
3 Okt 202555min
Baby Steps is Video Game Heaven and Hell
Baby Steps is the latest game from the creators of QWOP, Getting Over It, and Ape Out. This time, these connoisseurs of challenge have created a game about an awkward man who is transported from his p...
26 Sep 20251h 4min
The Highs and Lows of Borderlands 4
Borderlands 4 reimagines the series with more weapons and less snark. Will that be enough to appease longtime fans and attract skeptical newcomers? The Besties chat about the many positive tweaks and ...
19 Sep 20251h 1min
