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New The Besties branded handheld console the Egg Steam Deck. Is that anything

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so i WOULD enjoy knowing that a “dreamcast da best” shirt exists, but i have to be honest with everyone and myself that i almost definitely wouldn’t wear it. But it’s always nice to be asked.

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"Elphaba Coneybear has Monkeys"

This has been my contribution to the Wicked/Putnam County crossover, thank you.

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I downloaded Substack just so I can share that I disagree with Justin’s take that Iron Man is a bad video game character. Because I dream of Anthem style combat as Iron Man.

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The makers of Overboard!, Inkle, is coming out with a game this year! It's tentatively titled Miss Mulligatawney's School for Promising Girls and I think I remember y'all enjoying Overboard! so it's something to keep on your radar!

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I AM SO EXCITED FOR NEXT WEEK

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I'm excited for Fantasy Life i in April! Suprised Griffin didn't mention it because I know he has talked about enjoying the 3ds game before.

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One of my most anticipated games this year is Civilization 7, I haven't heard any of y'all mention Civ or similar 4X games, I guess I wanted to know if any of you are interested in that type of game?

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They've talked before about strategy games being a bit of a gap in their collective video game tastes. They've definitely mentioned civ before in passing. Anyway, I'm excited for the new Civ too!

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I just ordered a retroid pocket 5 after only ever owning a game boy color. Can we get a rundown on everyone’s “5 games you should play on a handheld” for all us Christmas handheld receivers?

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Actraiser, Chrono trigger, earthbound, Mario v donkey Kong, super Mario All Stars. I know you meant the besties but that those are my votes

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Fun fact the Hieronymus Bosch in the Hieronymus Bosch's Brutal Orchestra is a real artist from the late 1400s, you know what other game uses Hieronymus Bosch's art for inspiration? Metaphor Re Fantazio

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Me listening to the cast: oh hell yeah i forgot about 33 Immortals, adding that to my Steam Wishlist right now

Me finding out that it's an Epic Games exclusive: :(

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Came to show support for the cold open forget about children of Eden when is the Magic Show movie happening

But I’m sorry to Justin I will not take wicked act 2 (the better act) slander. There will be no survivors after Jonathan/Cynthia as long as you’re mine

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I just know that in February they’re going to get put on to “The Bazaar” and it’s going to be received just like Balatro was come December

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Fantastic cold open. Man. I'd have taken that banter for the whole podcast.

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Just wanted to shout out some of my most anticipated for this year. First is the early access release of Hollywood Animal in February. My wife and I both loved This is the Police and I used to play The Movies (Lionhead Studios game) religiously. The demo for Hollywood Animal was fantastic too.

Second is Keep Driving. The gameplay and vibes just speak to me in my early 2000s emo kid bones. The devs told me on Bluesky they want a Q1 release.

Finally is Civ 7. I know my besties feelings on 4X games, but a new Civ game is still something to look forward to. I'll play it for like 200 hours and then decide "it's fine" I'm sure.

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Earthblade! Earthblade! Earthblade! Earthblade!!!

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