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Post GamesPost GamesThe forgotten history of Donkey KongGet the full episode notes at www.post.gamesSubscribe to the Patreon for bonus content and early releases at www.patreon.com/postgamesGaming historian Jeremy Parish joins me for the entire episode to tell the story of gaming’s most famous primate.Act 1: How Donkey Kong saved NintendoAct 2: Donkey Kong’s long journey back to the topPatreon Bonus: The Top 5 Donkey Kong games – and the #1 strangestAct 3: The news of the weekFind episode notes and more a...2025-07-2850 minPost GamesPost GamesHow to make video games funnyGet the full episode notes with links at www.post.gamesSubscribe to the Patreon for early access, bonus segments, and a monthly video series at patreon.com/postgamesThis week on Post Game: Late-night comedy writer Mike Drucker and Tactical Breach Wizards director Tom Francis explain how they make video games funny and find the humor in loving video games.Patreon bonus prologue: What it's like to write jokes for NintendoAct 1: Adapting a life of video games into a comedic memoirAct 2: The...2025-07-211h 09Post GamesPost GamesThe life, death, death, death, death, and rebirth of AtariGet full show notes for free at https://postgame.substack.com/Get bonus segments, early and ad-free episodes, and a monthly video series at https://www.patreon.com/c/PostGamesThis week on Post Games, Atari CEO Wade Rosen joins me to discuss gaming’s ship of Theseus. While everyone remembers Atari at its height, most folks ignored the company's struggles following the games industry crash of 1983. Understandably! For forty years, Atari has been a brand in search of a purpose.Rosen is determined to change that, making Atari relevant for th...2025-07-1449 minPost GamesPost GamesWhy video games feel better and worse than ever beforeGet full episode notes, links, and related materials for free at www.post.gamesGet extra-long episodes, bonus content, monthly videos, and more (plus, no ads!) at patreon.com/postgamesWelcome to Post Game’s first annual physical, in which a special guest joins me to assess the health and stability of gaming, from the creators to the players, the industry to the culture. I’ve invited one of the smartest, analytical, and forward-thinking minds in video – writer, developer, publisher, critic, analyst, and occasional voice actor Xalavier Nelson Jr. – to give video games a thorough...2025-07-071h 08Post GamesPost GamesThe case of Dunkey vs. Death StrandingGet full episode notes at www.post.games and subscribe on Patreon at patreon.com/postgames.Before we get started...If you have a moment and don't mind, please leave a review of Post Games on Apple Podcasts. I know, it's silly, but it's also a humongous help in these early days.This week on Post GamesAct 1: Dunkey on his love/hate relationship with Death Stranding, life as YouTube game critic, and the power of changing your mindA bonus act for Patreon subscribers...2025-06-3049 minPost GamesPost GamesHow to fight brilliant (and stupid) AIEditor’s note: This week, I’m making all acts available to all listeners. The Patreon edition of the episode, however, is still early and ad-free. For context: My two guests participated on tight timelines and under special circumstances. And my essay was the conclusion of last week’s episode. As I finished the edit, I felt bad putting any of the acts behind the paywall. This won’t be the norm – frankly, I’ll need more paid subscribers before the end of the year if I want to keep this my full-time focus – but for this week, it felt like the right...2025-06-231h 21Post GamesPost GamesWhat we have in common with world-ending AIThis week on Post Games, “What we have in common with world-ending AI.”Act 1: Why every AI superfan and skeptic should play Universal Paperclips. A review conversation with AJ Fillari, co-host of dotzip and producer of Into the AetherFor Patreon subscribers, an intermission: 5 "clicker" games to play after Universal PaperclipsAct 2: An extended interview with Frank Lantz, the creator of Universal Paperclips about designing a game from the AI's POVAct 3: The news of the week, including cool game art for a good causeAlso for Patreon subscribers: a re...2025-06-161h 10The BestiesThe BestiesThe Big Switch 2 Episode – Plus the Best of SGFNintendo’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!2025-06-131h 04Post GamesPost GamesWhy the Switch 2 launch felt differentGet full episode notes, links, and bonus materials for free at www.Post.Games.This week on Post Games, “What is a video game console launch in 2025?”Act 1: What’s it like to run a video game shop when a console launches? An interview with Kelsey Lewin, the co-owner of Pink Gorilla GamesAct 2: Nintendo’s history of console launches. An interview with Chris Kohler, Editorial Director of Digital EclipseAct 3: The news of the week, including big announcements leading into Summer Game FestAnd for...2025-06-0953 minPost GamesPost GamesWhy you can't escape all of those sexy gamesFind all links and referenced materials at www.post.gamesThis week on Post Games, “Why you can’t escape porn, sex, and lewd games.”Act 1: How NSFW games went from the backrooms to the front pageAct 2: An interview with Hot Pink, a successful lewd game developerAct 3: The news of the week, including the definitive answer to the most important question in America in this troubling moment: Is parrying in games good or bad?For Patreon subscribers: The long, successful history of sex ga...2025-06-021h 12Post GamesPost GamesThe award that changes the lives of its winnersSee the full episode notes and links at www.post.gamesThis week on Post Games, “You won the biggest award in indie games. Now what?”Act 1: The history of indie games and its biggest award, The Independent Games Festival’s Seamus McNally Grand PrizeAct 2: An interview with Jenny Jiao Hsia and AP Thomson, the latest IGF Grand Prize winners, about how post-award life changes – and stays the sameAct 3: The news of the week, including incredible and rare games you can now play in EnglishPlus: For Patr...2025-05-2650 minPost GamesPost GamesPost Games FAQ (w/ Casey Newton)Want to know more about what’s happening behind the scenes at Post Games? Curious where the show is heading in its first year? Post Games: Episode 0 serves as an audio FAQ. Structured like a traditional episode, this prequel features an interview with Platformer founder and Hard Fork co-host Casey Newton about independent journalism's history, function, and value.Find episode notes and more at www.post.games. Subscribe to the Patreon for early access to episodes, additional segments, and bonus materials at patreon.com/postgames. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...2025-05-2531 minPost GamesPost GamesSubscribe to Post GamesPost Games will be available to everyone on May 26. Patreon subscribers will get early access to Episode 1 (and Episode 0) on Friday, May 23. Here’s a link. Find episode notes and more at www.post.games. Subscribe to the Patreon for early access to episodes, additional segments, and bonus materials at patreon.com/postgames. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-1800 minPre-Production with Chris StuckmannPre-Production with Chris StuckmannPascal PlantePascal Plante, the writer/director of Red Rooms, discusses the complexities of making a film with a purposefully aloof protagonist, as well as how to get a film funded with a grant.2024-09-2953 minBurlington County BluegrassBurlington County BluegrassShow 193 Hour 3Old Crow Medicine Show opens the hour, followed by the O"Conner Family Band, Carter Family, Rhonda Vincent, Carrie Hassler, Charlie Sizemore, Chris Hillman, Chris Jones, Dailey and Vincent, Connie Smith, David Davis, Commander Cody, and to close out the hour, Irene Kelley. Mark 2024-08-1454 minGrowing Up Aspen - A Joiners Table ChatGrowing Up Aspen - A Joiners Table Chat91 - Growing Up Aspen - Andy Mill – Grit, Chris Evert and LifeAndy Mill (US Olympic Ski Team/ Salt Water Fly Fishing Champion/Aspen High Grad 71) (12 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press.Book: Twist and Turn Presshttps://www.twistandturnpress.com/T-Shirts: Threadlesshttps://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/Happy Trails Animationhttps://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Andy MillAndy Mill’s plethoric career has had deep traction as an athlete, broadcaster, angler, and author. An eli...2024-08-0811 minBurlington County BluegrassBurlington County BluegrassShow 192 Hour 4Chris Hillman and Her Pederson open the show with some live music.  Dailey and Vincent follow, then the Steeldrivers when they had Chris Stapleton, Barry Abernathy, Junior Sisk, Danny Paisley, Amanda Penecole, Alan Biby, Wood Box Heros, Del McCoury, Po Ramblin BOys and to  close Arm Chari Boogie. Mark 2024-07-271h 04Burlington County BluegrassBurlington County BluegrassShow 190 Hour 2John Cowan opens the hour.  He has his own band, often is brought in to help others with their projects and is a member ot the Doobie Brothers.  WOW.  Echo Valley follows John, then Gina Furtato, Jason Hannan, Chris Jacobs, Becky Buller, Grascals, Wilson Banjo Co, Alison Brown with help from Steve Martin and Sam Bush, Armchair Boogie and to close Chris Hillman. Mark 2024-06-151h 00The BestiesThe BestiesInto the Aether of Hell with Hades 2The Besties went through HELL to record this episode. With Griffin and Justin out, Frushtick and Plante prepared to record with a special guest. But after Plante spilled water all over his recording set up, Frushtick was left to talk about Hades 2 as the sole Besty. Fortunately, he had back up. Into the Aether's Brendon Bigley joined the show for the podcast crossover event of the year! 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!2024-05-1757 minThe Anime EffectThe Anime EffectThe End of Evangelion’s IMPACT on Culture (ft. Chris Plante) | The Anime Effect Episode #3Nick, LeAlec, and Leah welcome Polygon’s Editor-in-Chief and co-host of The Besties podcast Chris Plante to dissect findings from “The Anime Opportunity,” a study that revealed the actual numbers behind what we already knew: Anime is everywhere. First, the table had to discuss the latest Final Fantasy projects, their favorite reveals from Pokémon Day, and which side of Missouri is the “right” side? All that and more, only on The Anime Effect. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Tower of God Season 2 Reveals First Look at New Anim...2024-03-0156 minY-ButtonY-Button11. Chris Plante (Editor-in-chief @ Polygon; The Besties podcast)Chris Plante, Editor-in-chief of Polygon and co-host of The Besties podcast, chronicles his journey into games journalism, his fondness for "7/10 (rated)" video games, and what makes video games different (and the same!) as other mediums.------Polygon: Gaming and Entertainment News, Reviews, and MorePolygon.comThe Besties (podcast)themcelroy.family/bestiesThe Besties (newsletter)thebesties.substack.comGameDiscoverCo (Simon Carless's awesome newsletter)gamediscover.co1994 Fisher Price Magna Mover TownYoutube ------SocialHost: Kyle Starr2024-02-161h 13Wavelengths - A Video Game News ShowWavelengths - A Video Game News ShowLife After "The Big Three" with Chris PlanteOn this week's episode of Wavelengths I talked to Chris Plante of Polygon.com and The Besties about what it would take for a company to become a major player in the video game console market in 2023 and beyond. This episode is audio only due to some logistical issues, but we'll be back with video for the next one. Thanks for understanding! 😘 --- Feel free to follow me elsewhere! Twitter: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley Threads: https://www.threads.net/brendonbigley Writing: https://wavelengths.online --- Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:55 - Hello to...2023-07-2932 minInto the Aether - A Low Key Video Game PodcastInto the Aether - A Low Key Video Game PodcastAn Introduction to the Sega Dreamcast w/ Chris PlanteHello! This episode was originally posted to our Patreon in April of 2023 as a way to kick off our journey into the Sega Dreamcast catalogue. We're one week away from the release of our console retrospective, and felt a lot of the information our friend Chris Plante of Polygon and The Besties brought to this episode would in turn make next week's premiere even more interesting! So here's his walkthrough of everything you need to know about the Sega Dreamcast.See you next week!---Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineJoin the...2023-07-262h 09The BestiesThe BestiesKirby's Return to Dream Land Saved Chris Plante's LifeSometimes, in our hour of greatest need, a hero comes down like a shining beam of light from the heavens to save us. Sometimes, that hero is pink and round, and eats like a million owls and rabbits and stuff, like Kirby does in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.Also discussed: Pokemon Sleep, Destiny 2: Lightfall, Bloody Hell, Paranormasight 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!2023-03-0354 minDenise\'s PodcastDenise's PodcastCHRIS JANSON & DENISE'S DIRTChris Janson is releasing new country and made big changes for the new year! When will the new music be released, what to expect in Pueblo, CO when he performs this month and even the legendary farm he lives on with his amazing family. We share all the fun and secrets, he's excited about what's to come!Also Denise's Dirt, your pop culture entertainment stories.2023-01-1010 minInto the Aether - A Low Key Video Game PodcastInto the Aether - A Low Key Video Game PodcastAnti-Anti-Anti-Aliasing w/ Chris Plante (feat. Mario & Rabbids, Slice & Dice, & more!)Chris Plante is here to ask a big question: What exactly WAS 2022? Was it just the year of Elden Ring? Was it the year of the Steam Deck? Or was it the precursor to the first AAAA video game?Discussed: Marvel SNAP, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, Slice & Dice, Resident Evil---Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineJoin the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.onlineFollow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilgerFollow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley---Timecodes:2022-11-021h 44The Insert Credit ShowThe Insert Credit ShowEp. 257 - Building the Sandwich While You're Eating It, with Chris PlanteEIC of Polygon and co-host of The Besties Chris Plante fills in for Frank on topics like the Cyberpunk anime, Anthem, and a Republican poet’s paradise. Questions this week: How can game companies draw attention back to their titles after a botched release? (07:07) How do you make collecting treasure in a game feel significant? (14:14) What would you put in The Orange Box 2? (20:12) How would you quantify an experience point? (26:07) Design a game based on a White House press conference. (32:59) From PAX 2022: An interview with Starbucks Workers United organizer (37:59) MoxBagel re-asks: What’s the ideal video game...2022-10-171h 40The BestiesThe BestiesA Fun Time at the Movies with ImmortalityThis week, we're discussing the latest Sam Barlow FMV game, Immortality. It's all about the history of cinema and auteur theory and, tragically, Chris Plante isn't here to explain what all of that means. Also, what other FMV performances have stolen our hearts? Also discussed: Dark Souls 2, Dark Cloud 2, Alan Wake, Simulacra, Diveki Games, Jetpack Joyride 2 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!2022-09-0242 minThe BestiesThe BestiesTackling the Backlog with Tina SanchezWith Justin and Griffin on tour, we've brought in Tina Sanchez (@teanah), who has worked on some of the biggest franchises in the games industry (and even hosted a podcast with Chris Plante ages ago!). She's here to teach us the magical world of video game producing and how the sauce all comes together into a bigger, better sauce. We're also diving a bit into our backlog, from Yakuza 0 to Outer Wilds and beyond. Other things talked about: Call of Duty, Apex Legends, God of War Ragnarok, Stray, Deep Rock Galactic and The Rehearsal on HBO. 2022-07-2255 min(Almost) Entirely Sports (Archive)(Almost) Entirely Sports (Archive)The Last AES with Chris Plante, 7/11/22In the first hour of (Almost) Entirely Sports, Joshua Brisco, Rudy Salazar and Beards McFly start off the show getting back into form together before being joined by Chris Plante of Polygon.com and son of Kansas City to talk about being a Kansas City sports fan and some video game advice.2022-07-1255 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Video Game Movie Canon with Kahlief AdamsWith the McElboys on tour, Plante and Frushtick bring in a special guest, Kahlief Adams of the Spawn on Me podcast, to talk about just what makes a great video game movie, and whether we could narrow down five that best represent the medium. Also, what's up with those Goombas? 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!2022-04-221h 05Asynchronous - A Video Game Catch-Up ShowAsynchronous - A Video Game Catch-Up Show13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim | Conversation with Chris Plante (The Besties, Polygon, Patch Notes, Special Boy)!Kim and AJ sit down with media mogul Chris Plante to talk about how the hell they plan on playing 13 Sentinels for a podcast!//Chris on Twitter - https://twitter.com/planteChris's piece on the 13 Sentinels Switch port - https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23020989/13-sentinels-aegis-rim-switch-reviewThe Besties - https://twitter.com/thebestiespodPatch Notes newsletter - https://www.polygon.com/22929136/polygon-newsletter-patch-notes-subscribe-here//Follow us!The show - https://twitter.com/asynchpodKim - https://twitter.com/OhKimmiesAJ - https://twitter.com/ajfillari2022-04-2139 minThe BestiesThe BestiesDo you have to finish a game to love it? [The Resties]Do you have to finish a game to fully appreciate it? This week, The Resties discuss the huge time investment of our favorite hobby, and decide how much of a game is enough. In the back half, Plante and Frushtick use a fancy new mod for the original Doom to discuss ray tracing. Learn why the "big thing" in video game graphics still may be years from matter to most players. 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...2022-04-1950 minThe BestiesThe BestiesTunic is retro Zelda with a splash of Fez [The Resties]This week, The Resties share their growing love of Tunic, an adventure game heavily inspired by the early entries of The Legend of Zelda. Without getting into spoilers, they also explain the game's similarities to indie hit Fez. In the second half, Frushtick and Plante run through Nintendo's mega-busy 2022 release calendar. Will we release get Breath of the Wild 2 this year AND another Pokemon?  Our recommendations of the week: Paprika and The French Dispatch. Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/t...2022-03-2245 minInto the Aether - A Low Key Video Game PodcastInto the Aether - A Low Key Video Game PodcastConsider the Wretch w/ Chris Plante (feat. Elden Ring)Chris Plante (EIC of Polygon, co-host The Besties) returns to The Aether for a full-on gush-fest about Elden Ring, the latest game by From Software.Patch Notes by Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/22929136/polygon-newsletter-patch-notes-subscribe-hereTamoor Hussain's interview with CBC: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/elden-ring-and-an-unlikely-video-game-phenomenon-1.6360934Discussed: Elden Ring, The Steam Deck, That's It!!---Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineJoin the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.onlineFollow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilgerFollow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley---2022-03-021h 55The BestiesThe BestiesThe 5 best "bang for your buck" games + Vampire Survivors [The Resties]A great video game doesn't have to be expensive. Inspired by the $2.99 phenomenon Vampire Survivors, The Resties choose their five favorite "bang for your buck" video games. Then, Frushtick brings a surprise B-topic that has Plante reconsidering his obsessions! Discussed on this week's episode: Vampire Survivors, the Earth Defense Force series, Fire Emblem Heroes, Drop7, Fortnite, Stardew Valley, Red Faction Guerilla: Re-MARS-tered Edition. Plus, The Rescue on Disney+ and Doom Patrol on HBO Max. Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com...2022-02-2248 minThe BestiesThe Besties2022's Big Video Game Predictions [The Resties]This week's episode is inspired by our friends on the Triple Click podcast.  Frushtick and Plante make twelve bold predictions for the world of video games in 2022. Will the Mario movie be a hit? Will Tom Cruise be the next star of Fortnite? Will Metroid Prime 4 keep the Metroid hype alive? Learn the future! Plus, our movie recs of the week: The Apartment and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. 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 b...2022-01-1150 minThe BestiesThe BestiesShadow of the Colossus + Jet Set Radio = Solar Ash [The Resties]Ahead of The Besties selecting the Best Game of the Year, Frush and Plante predicted the winners of The Game Awards. Who made the best predictions? You'll have to listen to find out. But first, the duo discusses Solar Ash, a delightful open-world game that blends Jet Set Radio and Shadow of the Colossus. 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!2021-12-141h 00The BestiesThe BestiesWe overlooked Unsighted, a brilliant Zelda-style indie [Resties]Unsighted appeared on consoles and PC earlier this year, but we missed it. What a mistake! Frushtick and Plante talk about this brilliant indie game that blends Zelda and Metroidvanias into something new and thrilling. In the back half of the episode, the Resties discuss their favorite new additions to Xbox Game Pass, particularly the intergalactic space exploration chill-out game, Exo One. 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!2021-11-3052 minThe BestiesThe BestiesForza Horizon 5 is GotY material [Resties]On this episode of Resties, Plante and Frushtick dance in the pouring rain of Video Game Season 2021. Forza Horizon 5 and Riders Republic are both a delight, so the Resties compare and contrast the two open-world racing adventures to help you find the right fit. In the second half of the episode, the pair discuss the first year of the Xbox Series X and PS5. Is now the right time to buy a new console... if you can even find one? Plus, the Resties share their recommendations of the week and open the AMA mailbag! Other stuff discussed in this...2021-11-1659 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe 10 best games on Nintendo Switch Online [Resties]On this episode of Resties, Plante and Frushtick countdown their top 10 games on Nintendo Switch Online. Of course, Chris has chosen a ridiculous #1. In the back half of the episode, they talk about the Outer Wilds DLC, Echoes of the Eye. Spoilers are limited to the first couple hours of the game and kept as vague as possible. Discussed on this episode: a metric ton of retro games, Outer Wilds, Death's Gambit Afterlife, Universal Paperclips, and Dune. Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want more episodes? Join us...2021-11-021h 13The BestiesThe Besties3 Besties Are Here 2 Discuss Back 4 BloodWe're without Chris Plante this week, but we're not without a surplus of zombie-based video games to discuss, because, wow, there's a LOT of them coming out right now.  Games discussed include: Back 4 Blood, Resident Evil 4 VR, ElecHead, Inscryption, Metroid Dread, Dying Light on Switch, Final Fantasy X on 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!2021-10-2948 minThe BestiesThe BestiesTake a Skeleton Road Trip with Spookware [Resties]On this episode of The Resties, Plante and Frushtick hit the road with a trio of skeletons in Spookware. Finally the dream of a horror-themed WarioWare is realized! Other things discussed: Tales of Arise, Tres-Bashers, Dracula on the Criterion Collection, and Cowboy Bebop. If you're looking for our follow-up discussion on accessibility with Steven Spohn of Able Gamers, that episode will drop on October 22, 2021.  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!2021-10-1939 minThe BestiesThe BestiesWhy Zelda: Breath of the Wild could still be GotY in 2021Griffin and Justin are off galavanting for a week, leaving the rest of the podcast, Plante and Frushtick, to carry on The Besties name. In honor of that, we're doing a deeper dive into one of the greatest games ever discussed on the podcast: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. What were some of its best ideas and how do we expect things to play out in the still-unnamed sequel? Other games discussed: Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X, Curse of the Dead Gods on Game Pass, and Wildermyth. Get the full l...2021-08-131h 09The BestiesThe BestiesMario Golf Raises the Question: What About Golf-Hims?Mario Golf: Super Rush divides the world's best friends. Yes, the game Plante has hyped for weeks isn't a unanimous hit, but the crew still discusses at length what they love about Nintendo's oddball entry into the plumber's sports series. Justin, Griffin, and Plante also speculate on where Mario sports should go from here. Three words: Ultimate Mario Ultimate. 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!2021-07-0243 minThe BestiesThe BestiesYou, Mii, and Chris PNow that we've entered the peak video game release season, it's time to dive into ... a Switch re-release of a 3DS exclusive featuring Hank Hill. Griffin, Russ, and Chris take a trip back in time to the early 2010s for some 3DS reminicence while discussing Miitopia on Nintendo 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!2021-05-2848 minThe BestiesThe BestiesMonster Hunter Rise and ShineJust when you thought it was safe to buy property in Kamura Village, all these monsters show up and wreck the joint! Justin and Russ team up after a last-minute bug fells Chris Plante (and Griffin deals with a new human child situation). Is this finally the Monster Hunter game to not make you hate Monster Hunter games? Hmm ... hard to say, but worth a shot! 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!2021-04-0249 minThe BestiesThe BestiesJust the Two of Us . . .Who better to tackle a mandatory co-op game about divorce than the duo of Plante and Frushtick? The pair take on It Takes Two, the new release from the creators of A Way Out. And with Griffin out in preparation for a forthcoming child and Justin out because divorce makes him sad, it's a complete takeover! 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!2021-03-2645 minInto the Aether - A Low Key Video Game PodcastInto the Aether - A Low Key Video Game PodcastI Believe in Pizza (w/ Chris Plante)We welcome Chris Plante back into the Aether for a discussion about Coldplay and also video games.Discussed: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Death Stranding, Books, Coldplay, Pizza, Hot Takes---Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineJoin the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.onlineFollow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilgerFollow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley---Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter.com/ajfillariSeason 3 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/---Join the...2021-02-171h 37The BestiesThe BestiesCyberpunking with Ron FunchesWe're a bit late to the Cyberpunk 2077 party, but better late than never! Chris Plante will be back soon, but the world-renowned @RonFunches has stepped in to fill his shoes this week. Is Cyberpunk truly that heinous, or is it all a ruse? And can we possibly find a way to make hacking minigames fun? All will be revealed. 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!2021-01-1547 minInto the Aether - A Low Key Video Game PodcastInto the Aether - A Low Key Video Game PodcastSpelunky + Nier: Automata (w/ guest Chris Plante) | August 2020 BonusChris Plante (Polygon, The Besties, Postgame, Quest, and more) launches himself headlong into the aether for our August bonus episode to discuss two of his favorite games — and ours: Spelunky and Nier: Automata!Thanks to Chris for joining us!You can find him at a lot of places and the links to all of them are in his Twitter bio: https://twitter.com/plante---Follow the show everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineFollow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilgerFollow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley---...2020-08-283h 08The BestiesThe BestiesThe Super Mario Galaxy Isn't Big Enough for the Four of ThemThe gang reviews Super Mario Galaxy and picks their best game of the 2007 mini-series. Plus, Uncle Jake Nintendo Plante makes a special appearance to ask for the next great Mario spinoff? 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!2020-06-1242 minThe BestiesThe BestiesFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Feat. a Hunkier CloudThis week The Besties are covering the remake of the hit RPG from 1997, Final Fantasy VII. Together they discuss its influential legacy and how the creators have reimagined the original story and evolved its characters. Plus, Plante presents his thesis on why video games as a medium may have entered into a postmodern phase. 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!2020-04-1745 minThe BestiesThe BestiesMario 3 & The Wizard RebootPlante ditches the rest of the gang, leaving them with an ancient game that came out around the dawn of time. (Thankfully it was pretty good.) The remaining gang try to reboot the 1989 film, The Wizard, for a new generation. 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!2020-02-1447 minCasting 495 Celebrities WorldwideCasting 495 Celebrities WorldwideChris Plante is One of the Best in the Business!Chris Plante is One of the Best in the Business!2020-01-2804 minDenise\'s PodcastDenise's PodcastOTG CELEB BULL EDITION BACHELOR 1-21Who does Peter the Pilot Pick? Alayah is accused of being fake, #ChampagneGate should be OVER and should Peter be on Sister Wives.Denise breaks it down with Steph O, Shannon, Chris, Carly and Stephanie C.2020-01-2118 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties is now a Spotify Original!Each week Justin McElroy, Griffin McElroy, Chris Plante, and Russ Frushtick dive into the world of video games. New episodes of The Besties will appear only on Spotify, so follow and listen to the world's best friends picking the world's best games.2020-01-0301 minCasting 495 Celebrities WorldwideCasting 495 Celebrities WorldwideChris Plante and Horowitz vs. Imminent Criminal Indictments of Hillary Clinton, Obama, Adam Schiff, Phony Whistleblower, Mueller, Comey, McChris Plante and Horowitz vs. Imminent Criminal Indictments of Hillary Clinton, Obama, Adam Schiff, Phony Whistleblower, Mueller, Comey, McCabe, etc.2019-12-0911 minMarginally SignificantMarginally SignificantPublish Less & it’s Time for MTurk to DieIn part 1 of this episode, Monroe rants about why we should publish fewer papers. He contends that there is too much mediocre research being published. Therefore, we should all choose to publish only the most meaningful and impactful research. In part 2 of the episode, we talk about using MTurk for participant recruitment and some of the issues with the platform. Monroe then tries to convince us that we should stop using MTurk and instead rely on other methods for recruiting participants. Marginally Significant is hosted by: Andrew Smith @andrewrsmith Twila Wingrove @twilawingrove Andrew...2019-03-161h 32The BestiesThe BestiesBest Games of 2018Wondering what the best games of 2018 were? Join Justin McElroy, Griffin McElory, Chris Plante and Russ Frushtick as they venture forth and discuss the cream of the crop. Will it be the last Besties episode ever? Yes! Maybe! I don't know! We just hope you enjoy it. 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!2018-12-253h 01That Special Touch of God\'s ExcellenceThat Special Touch of God's ExcellenceTouch of God’s Excellence with Chris Plante, Chief Operating Officer Of FPIW (Family Policy Institute Of Washington)Chris Plante, Chief Operating Officer Of FPIW (Family Policy Institute Of Washington)2018-08-1256 minQuality ControlQuality ControlE3 2018 preview, featuring Chris Plante and Jason SchreierIn each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon writer talks to a critic about a new game, movie or piece of gear. In this week’s special episode, Charlie Hall invites Polygon’s executive editor Chris Plante and Kotaku’s news editor Jason Schreier to preview this year’s E3, which kicks off next week in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-06-0642 minBig John and Ramblin\' Ray InterviewsBig John and Ramblin' Ray InterviewsChris Plante talks media, justices, and second amendmentMidday host, Chris Plante, joins the show today talking about new information on the Stormy Daniels case. Then talks with Bruce and Lauren on John Paul Stevens repeal on the Second Amendment.2018-03-2809 minBig John and Ramblin\' Ray InterviewsBig John and Ramblin' Ray InterviewsChris Plante isn't sure why Bruce Rauner and JB Pritzker want to be GovernorChris Plante, host on WLS from 9 until Rush, handicaps the battle between billionaires JB Pritzker and Bruce Rauner for Illinois Governor.2018-03-2108 minBig John and Ramblin\' Ray InterviewsBig John and Ramblin' Ray InterviewsChris Plante is not a fan of the way the President handled Rex Tillerson's departure from the President's CabinetChris Plante, host on WLS from 9 until Rush, explains why he thinks Rex Tillerson deserved better from the President as Mike Pompeo was announced to replace Tillerson as Secretary Of State.2018-03-1409 minBig John and Ramblin\' Ray InterviewsBig John and Ramblin' Ray InterviewsChris Plante says the turnover in the President's Cabinet isn't out of the ordinaryChris Plante, host on WLS from nine until Rush, doesn't think Gary Cohn and all of the others who have left the President's Cabinet is out of the ordinary.2018-03-0708 minBig John and Ramblin\' Ray InterviewsBig John and Ramblin' Ray InterviewsChris Plante says the media does have a sick obsession with mass shootingsChris Plante, host on WLS from 9 until Rush, agrees with NRA spokesperson Dana Loesch that the media provides too much coverage of mass shootings.2018-02-2808 minBig John and Ramblin\' Ray InterviewsBig John and Ramblin' Ray InterviewsChris Plante says we focus on the wrong solutions when we talk about gun violenceChris Plante is a host on WLS from 9 until Rush and he doesn't expect any real solutions to come for gun violence after the school shooting in Florida last week.2018-02-2112 minBig John and Ramblin\' Ray InterviewsBig John and Ramblin' Ray InterviewsChris Plante on what he sees in the new portrait of President ObamaChris Plante, host on WLS from 9 until Rush, says the portraits of President Obama and his wife are eye-catching but not what we normally see from former Presidents.2018-02-1406 minBig John and Ramblin\' Ray InterviewsBig John and Ramblin' Ray InterviewsChris Plante says the President should not meet with Robert MuellerChris Plante, host on WLS from 9 until Rush, would tell the President to not testify in the Russia investigation because Washington DC has turned into a 'kangaroo court.'2018-02-0709 minBig John and Ramblin\' Ray InterviewsBig John and Ramblin' Ray InterviewsChris Plante thinks that was the President's best speechChris Plante, host on WLS from 9 until Rush, thought the President's performance last night was great.2018-01-3106 minBig John and Ramblin\' Ray InterviewsBig John and Ramblin' Ray InterviewsChris Plante on the future of Robert Mueller's Russia InvestigationOur own Chris Plante believes Robert Mueller's investigation into President Trump's ties to Russia ends with Mueller interviewing the President. Listen to Chris, weekdays 9 til Rush, on WLS-AM.2018-01-2408 minBig John and Ramblin\' Ray InterviewsBig John and Ramblin' Ray InterviewsChris Plante breaks down the press briefing about the President's healthChris Plante, host on WLS from 9 until Rush, loved the media's angry reaction to Dr. Ronny Jackson's declaration that the President should live through his term, health-wise.2018-01-1706 minBig John and Ramblin\' Ray InterviewsBig John and Ramblin' Ray InterviewsChris Plante is not upset with President over his meeting about DACAChris Plante, host on WLS from 9 until Rush, thinks this is all part of the President's plan to meet with Democrats about DACA.2018-01-1010 minBig John and Ramblin\' Ray InterviewsBig John and Ramblin' Ray InterviewsChris Plante is excited about the President's fake news awardsChris Plante is a new host on WLS and he doesn't think many news outlets are trustworthy.2018-01-0310 minBig John and Ramblin\' Ray InterviewsBig John and Ramblin' Ray InterviewsChris Plante 12-20-17Former CNN Reporter Chris Plante chat's with Big John and Ray. Chris will host a new program and WLS-AM beginning January 2nd.2017-12-2005 minI Think You\'d Be Into ItI Think You'd Be Into ItEp. 22 - Spelunky with Chris PlanteOn this week's show: The walls are shifting as we take a deep dive into the greatest game ever period don't @ us, Spelunky, with Chris Plante (@Plante, co-host of The Besties and executive editor at Polygon)! This episode was recorded before the surprise announcement of SPELUNKY 2, but we're just gonna pretend that discussing it on this show is what willed it into existence.2017-11-0600 minShall We Play a Game?Shall We Play a Game?‘Tacoma’ - Shall We Play a Game?<p>Chris Suellentrop and guest critic Chris Plante--now the culture editor of The Verge, soon to be executive editor of Polygon--talk about “Tacoma,” Fullbright’s follow-up to “Gone Home.” No spoilers! We’ll save those for when JJ returns next week.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://shallweshow.com/2017/08/tacoma/">‘Tacoma’</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://shallweshow.com">Shall We Play a Game?</a>.</p>2017-08-0100 minOur Town with host Andy Ockershausen - Homegrown HistoryOur Town with host Andy Ockershausen - Homegrown HistoryChris Plante – Self-acclaimed “Practi-crat” – Syndicated Radio Talk Show HostChris Plante on the interactivity of radio talk shows ~ "We are the original interactive media. We invented interactive." Chris Plante, Talk Show Host on WMAL radio in Our Town and elsewhere A Ockershausen: This is Our Town. This is Andy Ockershausen. Our guest today, unlike most of Our Town have been, are native but he's not a native. He's a relative newcomer, but he's not really a newcomer. He's been around. He started out on WMAL here in Our Town with a local broadcast, and now he's being heard all over America. He'...2017-06-2000 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties pick the best games of February 2017At least the games have been good in 2017! Though we still don’t have a great explanation as to why, the first ever Polygon podcast has returned on a monthly basis. Join The Besties (Russ Frushtick, Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy and Chris Plante) as they nonsensically attempt to pick the “best” game released in January 2017. GAMES DISCUSSED: Dandy Dungeon, Chess (again), Fire Emblem Heroes, For Honor, Nioh, Horizon: Zero Dawn Theme song by Ian Dorsch Download MP3" Subscribe? Sure, you can subscribe. Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want m...2017-03-061h 35Shall We Play a Game?Shall We Play a Game?More ‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ - Shall We Play a Game?<p>Chris Plante, the culture editor of The Verge and a founder of Polygon, tells us why he liked "Horizon Zero Dawn." </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://shallweshow.com/2017/02/horizon-zero-dawn/">More ‘Horizon Zero Dawn’</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://shallweshow.com">Shall We Play a Game?</a>.</p>2017-02-2000 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties pick the best games of January 2017Yes, they’re back. OK? Though we still don’t have a great explanation as to why, the first ever Polygon podcast has returned on a monthly basis. Join The Besties (Russ Frushtick, Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy and Chris Plante) as they nonsensically attempt to pick the “best” game released in January 2017. GAMES DISCUSSED: Dragon Quest Builders, Chess, Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Future Tone, Final Fantasy XV, Gravity Rush 2, Resident Evil 7, Yakuza 0 and Astroneer. Also, the Nintendo Switch. Theme song by Ian Dorsch Download MP3 Subscribe? Sure, you can subscribe. Get the full list of games (and othe...2017-02-091h 16The BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties podcast: Best of 2016Yes, it's true, we've returned for yet another round of nobody's favorite video game podcast, The Besties. Join your hosts Justin McElroy, Chris Plante, Russ Frushtick and Griffin McElroy as they pick the year's best game with a methodology that ranges from "non-sensical" to "utterly, destructively haphazard." Please enjoy this year's edition before The Besties are once again enveloped by fog and trapped in oblivion for 12 calendar months. 0:07 -- Honorable Mentions 0:24 -- Round 1 Hyper Light Drifter Overwatch Superhot Battlefield 1 0:53 -- Round 2 Pokemon Go Dishonored 2 Watchdogs 2 ...2016-12-133h 16Spawn On Me with Kahlief Adams: A Video Game PodcastSpawn On Me with Kahlief Adams: A Video Game PodcastFeet Firmly Plante-d - Spawn On Me 105This week, we’re lucky to have Polygon co-founder and current The Verge senior editor Chris Plante in the house! Not only do we talk about his current work at the Verge and his time at Polygon, but we also delve deeper into his beginnings as a writer. Did you know that Chris is a pro wrestling savant? We then break down our impressions on new games Miitomoand Quantum Break. We also get some surprising revelations when we talk about Sony's new controller for a disabled gamer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-04-121h 55The BestiesThe BestiesBest games of July 2014 - The BestiesIt's fair to say that July 2014 will not go down as the most active month in video game history. There were so few major releases this July that we decided the best way to cope was to go into the deep, dark past. Each Bestie was asked to select one game from their childhood that they love. The rule, though, was that at least two of the remaining three Besties had to have not played that game, so some of us would be playing them with fresh eyes. It was an enlightening experience. Despite coming up with a whole...2014-08-061h 49The BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties 81: 'Twas the night before BestyI can't believe we're about to film another end of the year Besties Besty Special. But I shouldn't let the excitement spoil this week's episode. Live in the present, Plante! Be here now. Okay, so what do we have? Oh, just a number of heartfelt, respectfully designed video games that challenge our conceptions of the medium. You know, that's all. 3:30 - Best Gachapon machine of 2013 (Heroes of Dragon Age) 19:10 - Best interlude (The Entertainment, Kentucky Route Zero) 30:30 - Halftime! 35:00 - Best reason to reload (Teleglitch: Die More Edition) 41:00 - Best educational game (The Novelist)2013-12-141h 03The BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties 64 - Best of the first half of 2013It's that time of the year. The Besties gather around the digital fire to share fond memories of their favorite games, some as old as January itself. Yes, it's the middle of July and we're recounting the best games of the year, so far. Some of you might be surprised to know one of the games is Animal Crossing. But what are the others? To know, you'll have to listen. Or I guess you could read the notes below, but why spoil the magic? 3:45 - Griffin (Animal Crossing: New Leaf) 12:20 - Plante (Towerfall) 19:00 - Halftime! 24:00...2013-07-2040 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties Podcast 49 - Ridiculous Fishing and Super Stickman Golf 2All mobile all the time. In the history of The Besties, when the gents end up bringing mobile games to the table, it doesn't bode well for the quality of said games. This week is the exception to the rule, as they're talking about two of the best games of 2013 (mobile or beyond!). In other news, Chris Plante literally got off a flight from Japan and recorded the podcast, so if he sounds drowsy, it's probably the sleeping meds coursing through his veins. 04:00 - Ridiculous Fishing 20:00 - Half Time 27:00 - Super Stickman Golf 2 47:00 - What's...2013-03-1550 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties Podcast 48 - Tomb Raider and SimCityTwo big games, including one that works! This week on The Besties, Chris Plante is galavanting out in Japan for work (probably), so we've gone and found his temporary replacement: the incomparable Phil Kollar. Phil authored the Polygon review of Tomb Raider, so who better to detail the highs and lows of Lara's latest adventure. Speaking of Lara, one of her relatives calls in to discuss some qualms he has with her renewed success. And lastly, there's SimCity. Not a whole lot to say on that one. Pretty much controversy-free, that game. 04:00 - Tomb Raider 22:00 - Half...2013-03-0850 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties Podcast 44 - Antichamber and Ni No KuniLong live The Besties! This week's episode revolves around the mysteries of Doritos, Taco Bell and much, much more. Also Plante takes the opportunity to not say anything for the longest time in Besties history. Where was he? What was he thinking? We may never know. 03:00 - Antichamber 15:00 - Half Time 26:00 - Ni No Kuni 42:20 - What's next? Theme song by Ian Dorsch Get the show: Download MP3" Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Subscribe on iTunes Get the full list of games (and other...2013-02-0149 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties Podcast xXxBesties! Here's our State of the Union: We love video games. Much like Vin Diesel or (to a lesser extent) Ice Cube before us. Won't your join us for our 30th show-ebration? We certainly hope you will. 04:30 - Griffin McElroy - Little Big Planet Vita (PS Vita) 13:00 - Chris Plante - Torchlight 2 (PC) 26:00 - Halftime: Mr. Frushtick Goes to Japan 31:45 - Justin McElroy - The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (PC, 360, PS3) 39:30 - THE DECISION by Russ Frushtick Music: "Little Marcus" by George & Jonathan Get the show: Download MP3" ...2012-09-2944 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties Podcast XXVIIBesties! Besties! An old friend visits the show, proclaiming a love for the mightiest shape of them all. There's also some talk about overly complicated board games and the importance of maintaining one's composure when being a ninja. Also, Plante worries about pumpkin-spiced lattes. Welcome, once again, to The Besties. 05:00 - Griffin McElroy - Borderlands 2 (360, PC, PS3) 16:30 - Chris Plante - Rayman Jungle Run (iOS) 26:15 - Halftime: iOS 6 is a snore 31:15 - Justin McElroy - FTL (PC/Mac) 50:30 - THE DECISION by Chris Grant Music: "Little Marcus" by George & Jonathan Get...2012-09-0746 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties Podcast XXVIBesties! This week on The Besties, Griffiin returns from his escapades. What do the Mannequin movies and Pokemon have in common? So, so much. This week on The Besties, Griffin returns from travelling around the world and Justin attempts to take control of the insanity. We also learn all about the magic of Mexican poop worms. 5:30 - Chris Plante - McPixel (iOS/Android/PC/Mac/Linnux) 11:30 - Griffin McElroy - New Super Mario Bros. 2 (3DS) 21:40 - Halftime: Mexico! 26:00 - Russ Frushtick - Transformers: Fall of Cybertron (360/PS3/PC) 39:50 - THE DECISION by Justin McElroy2012-09-0147 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties Podcast XXIVBesties! You know you want to spend the weekend with The Besties. How could you not? Another week has come and gone, and The Besties are here to let you know what games you should be playing. This week, Griffin is in Germany, so the honey-voiced Dave Tach fills in with a seriously depressing game. We also have our very first non-human guest. And Justin eats a pear. Breaking boundaries, wherever we go. 3:10 Dave Tach - Papo and Yo (PSN) 11:30 Justin McElroy - Sleeping Dogs (360/PS3) 24:00 Halftime: Plante likes iOS games 26:10 Russ Frushtick - Dust...2012-08-1739 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties Podcast XIIIThe Besties square off on Diablo 3, Max Payne 3 and Quest for Glory.In what they hope will be the final rule change for at least a few weeks, The Besties introduce a commissioner to help them select the best game of the week. Also, Russ does a Max Payne impression, Justin infuriates Diablo 3 fans and Chris Plante whisks you away to Europe. 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!2012-05-2546 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties Podcast IXThis week on the Besties podcast, Chris Plante expresses his love of pig-related games and talks about his romantic physical therapy experience. We also answer the question: Can a motorcycle single-handedly win World War II? The answer: Yes. Finally, the clock is ticking on Journey, which has thus far failed to achieve true world peace. 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!2012-04-2141 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties go to PAX East 2012: A Video SpectacularTypically, your friends The Besties are hunched like so many scurvy-ridden sailors over their laptops as they pit the week's best games against each other in a fight to the death. But since they were all in one zip code for a change at PAX East, they figured, "Hey, let's take this fight to the streets."So join Chris Plante, Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy and Russ Frushtick as they scream, run, cajole and Johann Sebastian Joust their way to a new champion. Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www...2012-04-1115 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties Podcast - VIThis week on The Besties: Plante goes on a safari for the wild "cereal gorilla," Russ tries to convince us that Ouch, My Balls should be the best game of the week, Justin waxes poetic about Sherlock Holmes and Betamax and Griffin refuses to share his secret video game pie. 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!2012-03-3041 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties Podcast — IIJustin McElroy, Russ Frushtick, Chris Plante and Griffin McElroy return with a new batch of contenders for the world's most prestigious honor: The Bestie. Which of their top picks of the week will reign supreme? And will it be enough to take the top slot from current champion Ziggurat? Listen and find out! 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!2012-03-0337 minThe BestiesThe BestiesThe Besties: Game of the Year, all year longIt's Game of the Year meets King of the Hill as four of Earth's best friends discuss the week's new releases and decide if any will topple whatever game currently holds the honor. Will Killstroke 4: The Bloodening dethrone your favorite and claim the coveted Bestie award? How long can Professor Wigglebottom's Puzzle Bordello keep hold of the top spot? The choice is in the capable hands of Vox Games' Chris Plante, Justin McElroy, Russ Frushtick and Griffin McElroy. The Besties: Because shouldn't the best of games be chosen by the best of friends? Get the full...2012-02-2430 min