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We have talked about dozens of awesome games in 2024, yet we still missed several tasty delights. This week, the Besties take solo journeys across the world of gaming and return with some fascinating discoveries. Want a remake of a ‘90s classic? Or an FPS about sneakers? Have we got the games for you!
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Games discussed:
Riven, Flintlock, Anger Foot, Nine Sols, Dawn of Sorrow Definitive Edition+
3D printers discussed:
ELEGOO Neptune 4 Pro FDM 3D Printer, Bamboo Lab P1S
TV discussed:
Podcasts discussed:
Who shat on the floor at my wedding? And other crimes
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On next week’s The Besties: Okay, we said Zenless Zone Zero and Earth Defense Force 6 on today’s episode, but with Plante out, we’re planning a surprise instead. For ZZZ and EDF fans, we’ll get to those soon!
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Bonus links:
Digital Foundry on Riven
Polygon’s glowing review of Riven
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Polygon’s review of College Football 25
My wife and I are rarely in the car together on Fridays, but when we are I like to play the cold open without hearing it first. As today's ended I looked at her and said, "We give these guys five bucks a month."
Just a note for people confused about the Flinkhook link, the game they talked about was Flinklock https://store.steampowered.com/app/1832040/Flintlock_The_Siege_of_Dawn/ Totally understandable mistake!