A curated Summer Game Fest guide, plus hands-on impressions from SGF Play Days
This preview is based only on the episode’s published notes. The hosts promise a curated rundown of upcoming releases from Summer Game Fest, along with firsthand impressions from SGF Play Days in Los Angeles, including games ranging from the new Tomb Raider to Stranger Than Heaven.
If you’re trying to figure out whether this episode is worth your time, the show notes suggest it’s aimed at listeners who want a filtered, opinionated pass through the flood of Summer Game Fest announcements rather than an exhaustive blow-by-blow. According to the published description, the hosts watched all of the Summer Game Fest events and picked out the upcoming releases they think listeners will enjoy. That makes this sound especially useful if you felt overwhelmed by the volume of showcases and want a more curated shortlist. The notes also highlight some on-the-ground reporting: Frushtick and Plante attended SGF Play Days in Los Angeles and went hands-on with a range of games, specifically mentioning the new Tomb Raider and Stranger Than Heaven. If you’re more interested in early impressions than headline announcements alone, that detail may be the main draw. There’s also a bit of chaotic energy teased in the description, with the episode apparently recorded around the time of a major Nintendo announcement. The notes hint at a lively, slightly delirious mood, which could make this a fun listen if you enjoy personality-driven games coverage. One practical note from the show notes: there’s a full list of discussed games available at besties.fan, so listeners looking for the complete lineup may want to keep that nearby. Overall, this looks like a strong pick for anyone wanting a concise Summer Game Fest companion built around recommendations and hands-on enthusiasm, not just raw news.
About this episode
<p>We watched all of the Summer Game Festival events and curated the upcoming releases that we think you’ll enjoy! Plus, Frushtick and Plante attended SGF Play Days in Los Angeles and went hands-on with tons of games, from the new Tomb Raider to Stranger Than Heaven. Was this episode recorded alongside Nintendo’s big announcement? Were we struggling to retain control of our brains? Yes and yes.</p> <p><p>Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at <a href="http://www.besties.fan/" target="_blank">www.besties.fan</a>. Want more episodes? Join us at <a href="http://patreon.com/thebesties" target="_blank">patreon.com/thebesties</a> for three bonus episodes each month!</p></p>