It's Game of the Year meets King of the Hill as four of Earth's best friends – Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Chris Plante, and Russ Frushtick – rank and review their favorite video games. Because shouldn't the world's best friends pick the world's best games?
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 479 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisure | |||
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- Fun and great recs
A genuinely insightful look at a lot of video games! Rather than a total review of all games ever, it’s more just a good way to hear some insightful commentary on whatever games they’ve played. It’s a book club; not the library of Congress.
A wonderfully entertaining and chill listen!
Apple Podcasts5Agt3000
United States2 days ago - Disappointed
As much as have enjoyed the podcast in the past, it disappoints me when they pass over a game that I’m excited to hear them talk about. I get skipping over things like Hogwarts because of its horrible ip owner. But skipping Kingdom Come Redemption 2 because they just didn’t like medieval stuff is so disappointing. That’s 100% goty worthy. Based on Justins description of ‘shifting narratives’ it’s clear that they played for maybe 1 hours, because that’s about as long as the shifting narratives la... more
Apple Podcasts3Peart93United States16 days ago - Used to Listen
Used to listen to these guys quite a lot a year or two ago, but stopped when they “it’s complicated :(“ the genocide in Gaza. Forgot about that till this popped up on my feed again. BDS, free Palestine, don’t support Zionists.
Apple Podcasts1Slothful SnailUnited States2 months ago - Superb!
I don’t even play (hardly any) video games. I just use this podcast to impress my friends with my video game knowledge and provide good game recommendations. And this is a perfectly entertaining way to meet those aims!
Apple Podcasts5SarahOnTheBrinkUnited States2 months ago - We’ve come a long way since PAC-Man
Great show to keep up with the VG industry and all the good new stuff coming out
Apple Podcasts5Zardox, Destroyer of PlanetsUnited States2 months ago
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Spotify | #18 | United States/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #2 | United States/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #7 | United States/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #3 |  Canada/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #6 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
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A lively blend of humor and insight characterizes the discussions on video games, allowing hosts to engage in deep critiques and rankings of various titles. Episodes frequently explore new releases, industry trends, and gaming nostalgia, often highlighting personal anecdotes and group dynamics that enhance the entertaining banter. Unique topics such as game mechanics, storytelling elements, and broader cultural relevance also emerge, making this content appealing not only for avid gamers but also for casual listeners who appreciate the engaging dialogue surrounding the gaming industry.
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