Black Myth Wukong is a sequel to the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West. It’s also a AAA action game with a spectacular opening that channel’s the scale of Asura’s Wrath. You remember Asura’s Wrath, right? In this episode, the crew discusses the game, the book, and many adaptations. Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed…

Rachel's favorite official Olympic poet! Griffin's favorite ringtone tune! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/By Griffin & Rachel McElroy

Thank you for listening to this podcast in the way that it was meant to be consumed. We put so much effort into making these dogs look picture-perfect, gluing puzzles together, and figuring out Count Donut’s lore that it’s truly only experienced in this exact correct way to listen to podcasts. Suggested talking points: Every Island Gets You Old, It…

Tactical Breach Wizards looks like XCOM, plays like FTL, and has writing as good if not better than most RPGs. Rarely are all four Besties this hyped for the same game, but here we are! 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…

This week we’re answering some questions about The Adventure Zone: Vs Dracula, as well as talking a bit about our upcoming projects!By Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy, Clint McElroy

Griffin's favorite vehicle for croutons! Rachel's favorite museum-friendly munchies! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/By Griffin & Rachel McElroy

How are we going to get Fortnite Senpai to notice us so we can have a themed energy drink or whatever? We could try drinking water from a huge bottle while staring directly into their eyes. Or maybe making suggestive jokes about pie? If all else fails, we’ll just fake our deaths in a really convincing but also ha-ha fun prank kind of way. Suggested…

The Operator is a spy game set entirely on the desktop computer of a government employee. We call this sort of game a UI RPG. We talk about other entries in this growing genre and then open the mailbag to answer some particularly excellent questions. Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want more episodes? Join…

Rachel's favorite flattering images! Griffin's favorite post-activity textural experience! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/By Griffin & Rachel McElroy

We know we’ve missed the appropriate window for Sports Chat, but know that if we did it would’ve been funny and tasteful. Kind of like this duckie cup we took from some old guy. Now we’re ready to confront the captain of the improv team and figure out who Susan Korn really is. Suggested Talking Points: A Relationship Stronger Than Marriage, The Opp…

What makes a video game funny? This week, The Besties try World of Goo 2, the sequel to one of the original silly indie games. In the back half, they wax poetic on Thank Goodness You’re Here, the most comically British game… ever? Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/t…

Griffin's favorite ahead-of-its time, groundbreaking, exhausting, sci-fi survival TV-watching experience! Rachel's favorite relatable Shrek-inspired musical artist! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/…

Three months after the sun has returned to Lumineaux, the monster hunters settle into their new Dracula-less lives. Mutt provides sanctuary. Godwin schools the locals. Phileaux finds new ways to reach out. Additional Music in this Episode: "Celosia" by sawsquarenoise: http://rolemusic.sawsquarenoise.com/. Dice sounds by Tal M.…