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Build the Best Video Game Remake Roster Draft
Ben, Jessica, Justin, and Rob talk about ‘GTA VI’ and then draft the video games they’d most like to see remade
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The 2004 Video Game Draft
Ben, Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Justin Charity also react to recent developments in the world of video games
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‘Knuckles’ and ‘Stellar Blade’ Reactions
Ben and Jessica also banter about the anniversary of Thanos’s fateful ‘Fortnite’ appearance and the most popular crossover characters in ‘Fortnite’ history
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‘Fallout’ Season 1 Reactions
Ben and Van also react to the story trailer for ‘Star Wars Outlaws’ before diving deep into how ‘Fallout’ functions as both a game adaptation and a stand-alone show
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“Who Won the Day?” Battle Royale: ‘Dragon’s Dogma 2,’ ‘Rise of the Ronin,’ and ‘Princess Peach: Showtime!’
A spoiler-free discussion to determine a winner
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How ‘Helldivers 2’ Broke the Live-Service Slump
Ben, Steve, and Matt join to talk about the co-op shooter before giving out some recommendations for lower-profile games to play
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‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ Reactions
Ben is joined by Justin and Matt to dive deep into the game’s combat, music, and more!
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The ‘Final Fantasy’ Party Draft
Ben, Matt James, Justin Charity, and Rob Mahoney party up for a pre-‘Rebirth’ draft of ‘Final Fantasy’ favorites
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‘Final Fantasy’ Preview, ‘Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League,’ and ‘Halo’ Season 2
Plus, talk of Matt’s takeaway from a hands-on preview of ‘Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth,’ the future of live service and superhero games, and more
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Why Is Everyone Playing (or Complaining About) ‘Palworld’?
Ben, Matt, and Justin ask and answer 10 questions raised by the success of ‘Palworld,’ the controversies it has caused, and more
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‘Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown,’ Top Five Metroidvanias, and ‘The Last of Us Part II Remastered’ | Button Mash
Spoiler-free reviews of 2024’s first great game
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Our Most Anticipated Video Games of 2024
Ben, Matt James, and Justin Charity share which upcoming games they’re the most hyped for, including ‘Star Wars Outlaws,’ ‘Hades II,’ and more
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2023 Games of the Year Draft
Ben, Jessica, Steve, and Matt also name "naughty" and "nice" industry trends, from massive hacks to surprise releases
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The Game Awards and ‘Fallout’ Trailer Reactions, ‘Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’ Impressions, and Top Five Movie Tie-in Games
Ben and Matt chat about some of the most exciting announcements from the Game Awards
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‘GTA VI’ Trailer Instant Reactions
Ben, Khal, and Daniel give their initial thoughts on the trailer, what stuck out to them about the gameplay, and predictions for when the game comes out
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Game Swap: Games We Missed
Ben, Jess, and Matt James discuss some games that you may have missed this month, including ‘Cocoon,’ ‘Slay the Princess,’ and ‘Jusant’
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‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III’ and 20 Years of ‘CoD’
Ben and Jess also chat about some recent gaming news, including the Game of the Year nominees
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‘Alan Wake 2’ and ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Reactions
Ben and Jess discuss the survivor-horror game sequel and dive into ‘FNaF,’ one of Jess’s favorite franchises!
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‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’ Review
Ben and Jess take a look at the newest Mario game and then discuss the Switch successor with producer Devon
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‘Spider-Man 2’ Review
Ben and Jess take an in-depth look at the new game and give their thoughts on the combat, graphics, story, and so much more!
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First Impressions of ‘Spider-Man 2’ and Revisiting ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ and ‘Spider-Man: Miles Morales’
Ben and Jess are here to tell you everything you need to know ahead of the latest Spider-Man game!
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‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ Review and the ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Reset
Ben and Jess give their thoughts on the latest game in the franchise
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The ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Renaissance and AI in Gaming
Ben, Jess, and Justin also discuss the potential voice actors strike
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Microsoft Leaks, ‘Mortal Kombat 1’ Review, and a Preview of ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’
We’re talking why gaming leaks are sensational, Megan Fox’s confounding performance as Nitara, exploiting glitches, and more
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RPG Blowout: The Massive Worlds of ‘Starfield’ and ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’
Ben and Jess explore brave new worlds by delving into two of this year’s biggest games!
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Face-Your-Fears Game Swap: ‘Braid’ and ‘Outlast’
Ben Lindbergh and Jessica Clemons swap games and discuss whether 2023 is shaping up to be an all-time-great gaming year
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The Immensity of ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ and a Breakthrough Year for Video Game Adaptations | Button Mash
Examining the upsides and downsides of gigantic games
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‘Pikmin 4’ and the Nintendo Franchise Draft
In the inaugural episode of ‘Button Mash,’ Ben and Jess discuss some of their favorite Nintendo franchises and the upcoming ‘Twisted Metal’ adaptation