The Besties

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Chris Plante, Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Russ Frushtick
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85.1K - 141.9K listeners Neutral 4.9 rating 5676 reviews 445 episodes USA
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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?

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Hosts

Griffin McElroy Justin McElroy Chris Plante Russ Frushtick

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Chris Plante
Chris Plante is a prominent video game journalist and editor known for his work in the gaming industry. He has contributed to various publications and is recognized for his insightful commentary on video games and their cultural impact. Plante has a background in both writing and podcasting, making him a well-rounded figure in the gaming community.

Topics Discussed

Bionic Bay Sunderfolk Runescape Dragonwilds Japanese reality television Easter Promise Mascot Agency chore game emulation Blue Prince Switch 2 video games pre-order date Kingdom Come Deliverance Nintendo Direct Switch Assassin's Creed Feudal Japan Ubisoft game review

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Episodes

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0:00 51:01

Runescape and a Competitor to Limbo? It's a Grab Bag, Y'all

Hosts
Griffin McElroy Justin McElroy Chris Plante Russ Frushtick
Keywords
Bionic Bay Sunderfolk Runescape Dragonwilds Japanese reality television Easter

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 Easter.

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!

0:00 50:58

Promise Mascot Agency is an Escape From Life’s Headaches

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Justin McElroy Chris Plante
Guests
Chris Plante
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Promise Mascot Agency chore game emulation

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 emulation. Because nobody can stop them! 

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!

0:00 1:13:08

Blue Prince is the First Must-Play Game of 2025

Hosts
Griffin McElroy Justin McElroy Chris Plante Russ Frushtick
Keywords
Blue Prince Switch 2 video games pre-order date

We will try to convince you to play Blue Prince without spoiling Blue Prince. But first, we need to talk about the Switch 2: the games, the price, the canceled pre-order date, and everything else.

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!

0:00 54:34

Chilling in the Grab Bag with Kingdom Come Deliverance 3

Hosts
Griffin McElroy Justin McElroy Chris Plante Russ Frushtick
Keywords
Kingdom Come Deliverance video games Nintendo Direct Switch

Usually, we talk about the latest and great video games. But this week, what if we try the greatest of the not-so-latest? That’s right, it’s finally time to talk about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and many other tasty delights. In the back half, we reflect on Nintendo’s farewell Direct for the original Switch.

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!

0:00 1:04:33

Assassin's Creed Shadows Delivers on an 18-Year-Old Promise

Hosts
Griffin McElroy Justin McElroy Chris Plante Russ Frushtick
Keywords
Assassin's Creed Feudal Japan Ubisoft video games game review

Assassin's Creed Shadows finally takes the series to Feudal Japan. But is Ubisoft too late? Or does their AAAA mega release slice through the competition like a hidden blade to the neck of an unsuspecting foot soldier?

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!

Ratings

Global:
4.9 rating 5676 reviews

USA

4.9 ratings 4800 reviews

Canada

4.9 ratings 431 reviews

UK

4.9 ratings 252 reviews

Australia

4.8 ratings 139 reviews

New Zealand

4.9 ratings 25 reviews

Ireland

4.7 ratings 18 reviews

South Africa

4.7 ratings 6 reviews

Singapore

3.4 ratings 5 reviews