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 | 447 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisure | |||
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This week, the boys have two new games to share with you. First, Griffin and Plante go deep into the wilderness of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, an exceptional RPG. Then, Hoops and Frush report on their journey in Revenge of the Savage Planet.
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The Besties talk about the brand new, ultra indie immersive-sim Skin Deep. Then they revisit the world of Oblivion. But none of this matters because Plante got a CRTV to play Promise Mascot Agency.
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On this episode of The Besties, we're checking out some stellar smaller games: Bionic Bay, Sunderfolk, and Runescape Dragonwilds. We've also got an update on the latest and greatest in Japanese reality television, as well as the true meaning of Easte... more
Promise Mascot Agency is like running errands on a cool summer day, the radio blasting killer tunes and a good friend riding shotgun. Justin and Plante talk about what makes this a great example of a “chore game.” Plus, the dastardly duo discuss emul... more
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Episode 125 and I have never skipped the into or extro music of this podcast. The middle is good too.
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Spotify | #12 | United States/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | United States/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #39 | United States/Leisure |
Spotify | #50 |  United Kingdom/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #15 |  Canada/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #91 | Canada/Leisure |
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Centered on video games, this podcast presents lively discussions among four friends who rank and review their favorite games each week. Their conversations blend humor, personal anecdotes, and thoughtful critiques of game mechanics, storytelling, and industry trends. Unique for its structure, the show focuses on one game per episode, allowing for in-depth analysis and spirited banter that enhances listener engagement. They often emphasize the social aspects of gaming, appealing to both hardcore enthusiasts and casual players alike. The chemistry between the hosts fosters a friendly, relatable atmosphere that resonates with audiences.
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