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The Besties

The Besties

By: Chris Plante Griffin McElroy Justin McElroy Russ Frushtick
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 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?2021 Science Fiction
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  • The Big Switch 2 Episode – Plus the Best of SGF

    The Big Switch 2 Episode – Plus the Best of SGF
    Jun 13 2025

    Nintendo’s new console is finally here. With Plante undergoing a colonoscopy (which was all okay!), the crew invited long-time friend of the show Chris Grant to discuss the Switch 2. In the back half, the group shares the most promising games from Summer Game Fest.

    Chris Grant: https://bsky.app/profile/charstring.com

    Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/thebesties for three bonus episodes each month!
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • A Golden Age for Card Game Sickos

    A Golden Age for Card Game Sickos
    Jun 6 2025

    This week, The Besties shuffle the deck and deal a hand of fun new video games. First, they discuss two new card games that have little in common beyond the cards themselves: Monster Train 2 and StarVaders. Then, Frushtick tells us about the oddball new multiplayer game in the From Soft universe, Elden Ring: Nightreign.

    Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/thebesties for three bonus episodes each month!
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    53 mins
  • Tired of the World? Try a Fantasy Life

    Tired of the World? Try a Fantasy Life
    May 30 2025

    The cult 3DS game Fantasy Life returns, now on all major platforms and PC. The sequel blends Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and action-RPGs. Plus, we live the life of Teen in To a T, the new game from the creator of Katamari Damacy.

    Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/thebesties for three bonus episodes each month!
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    54 mins
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Hilarious discussions by veterans of the industry. They constantly bring interesting takes and are fast to bring exciting new games to the table. It’s a book club for video games!

A book club for video games!

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