It's time to get all hot under the collar, red in the face, heart a-fluttering and delve into the sauciest episode of Button Boys to date. This week it's all about the video game characters the Boys crush hardest for. From Pokémon to The Sims to a giant alien turtle, the content of this episode would leave Freud foaming at the mouth like a rabid dog.
Speaking of the psychology, Pierre's been locked into the heads of battle-hardened veterans this week as he's struggled his way through the latest Call of Duty offering; Glenn's been doing his best for the Japanese mascot industry; and Sarah's stumbled across a game that couldn't be more out of their comfort zone.
And we get our first letter to the show from none other than Simon Podcast with a genuinely fascinating fact from way back in 2011.
Apologies this week to our video audience, as we're having quite major technical difficulties with Pierre's camera. We hope the fix is not too distracting...
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Games Mentioned in this week's episode:
Mortal Shell
Promise Mascot Agency
Paradise Killer
Dredge
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Horizon Zero Dawn
Silent Hill
Atomic Heart
Mass Effect
Death Stranding
Detroit: Become Human
Resident Evil 3
Dream Daddy
South of the Circle
It Takes Two
Streets of Rage
Cyberpunk 2077
Baldur's Gate 3
Hades
Dispatch
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
The Witcher
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Animal Crossing: Wild World
Super Mario Bros.
Counter-Strike
Produced and edited by Ben Drayton
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Gateway Games: How to Wololo
After revealing their deepest gaming insecurities last week, the Boys are back and they're here to convert. This week they'll be discussing the games they use to get the uninitiated through the door, and what not to do when it comes to recruiting non-gamers.
But before they get into it, the Boys have been busy playing new games this week with Sarah stuck in the brain of a teenager, Glenn caught in a loop and Pierre lost in a Lovecraftian world, there's a lot to dissect.
Download, press play and leave any cousin energy at the door.
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Games Mentioned in this week's episode:
Figment
Baldur's Gate 3
Rue Valley
Deathloop
The Forgotten City
The Sexy Brutale
Séance of Blake Manor
Blue Prince
Disco Elysium
The Sinking City
Dredge
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
The Last of Us
Call of Duty: Warzone
Age of Empires
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Heavenly Bodies
Red Dead Redemption
Fall Guys
Rocket League
Hollow Knight
Overcooked!
Crusader Kings
Victoria
Hearts of Iron
Until Dawn
The Quarry
Europa Universalis IV
Journey
Abzû
Sword of the Sea
Dark Souls
Bloodborne
Candy Crush Saga
Pokémon GO
Angry Birds
Temple Run
Hell Let Loose
Produced and edited by Ben Drayton
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Game Shame: How it Feels and What to Do About It
Come one, come all to the latest Button Boy offering. This week the Boys are opening up about a deeply personal feeling: game shame. Ever had your flatmate, partner or work colleague stumble in on you in the throes of defeating a boss and just felt plain silly? Well, don't worry, you're amongst friends here. They discuss how it hits and what to do about it.
Elsewhere, Pierre's gone back to emulate his childhood, romping around Macro World, Glenn's playing a literal smash hit and Sarah's up to no good in a wholly grocery-based environment.
And just when you thought you were done, Glenn has a real déjà-vu gripe to hit you with.
If you liked the sound of The Audience Versus mentioned by Glenn in the episode, please go to The Pleasance Theatre website and book your tickets!
If you can't get enough Button Boys content, head over to Patreon, where you can find our weekly Hidden Cache bonus episode featuring more gripes, game recommendations and the Button Boys Dark Souls playthrough.
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Games Mentioned in this week's episode:
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
Donkey Kong Bananza
Astro Bot
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
Stellar Blade
Hell Let Loose
Call of Duty: Warzone
Horizon Zero Dawn
World of Warcraft
Dark Souls
Spider-Man 2
Produced and edited by Ben Drayton
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Sandbox v1
This week, the Button Boys are tearing up the rulebook and heading off-road in our first-ever non-themed episode. They can say and do whatever the heck they want and there's nothing you or I, their producer, can do about it.
Sarah gets a Greek blast from the past, Pierre's happy the kids have gone and Glenn's been playing a contender for his game of the year before the lot of them tackle VR, COVID, The Traitors and hotel Wi-Fi in what some people are describing as one of the most 'urgent' and 'pressing' podcast episodes of the year.
For those who fear this topical lawlessness don't worry, Glenn's still got a slippery gripe for you right at the end.
If you can't get enough Button Boys content, head over to Patreon, where you can find our weekly Hidden Cache bonus episode featuring more gripes, game recommendations and the Button Boys Dark Souls playthrough.
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Games Mentioned in this week's episode:
Hell Let Loose
The Séance of Blake Manor
Wanderstop
Dispatch
Among Us
Call of Duty: Warzone
Sid Meier's Civilization V
BioShock Infinite
The Last of Us Part II
Red Dead Redemption 2
Return of the Obra Dinn
Demon's Soul
Ryse: Son of Rome
Rome: Total War
Superhot
I Am Your Beast
Produced and edited by Ben Drayton
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Cosy Games: Free Hygges for Everyone
Listening instructions:
Dim the lights
Make yourself a cup of tea
Slip into some PJs
Press play on this week's cosy episode of Button Boys.
That's right, it's all things comfortable as the Boys discuss the games they turn to when they want to feel snug as proverbial bugs. From age-old favourites to weather-beaten inns, there's something for everyone.
Elsewhere, Sarah's recommendation gets its satisfying hooks into Pierre, who finds himself wanting more and more, while Sarah has moved on to an equally relaxing and beautiful game. Meanwhile Glenn's been playing cartoons and has suffered perhaps the most humiliating gaming moment of his life.
If you can't get enough Button Boys content, head over to Patreon, where you can find our weekly Hidden Cache bonus episode featuring more gripes, game recommendations and the Button Boys Dark Souls playthrough.
Follow along with the Button Boys on Instagram or TikTok for highlights, behind-the-scenes content and future podcast announcements.
Games Mentioned in this week's episode:
Dorfromantik
The Settlers: New Allies
Spiritfarer
Absolum
Hades 2
Divinity Original Sin II
Dispatch
The Walking Dead
Tiny Glade
Final Fantasy IX
Pacific Drive
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Baldur's Gate 3
Cyberpunk 2077
Red Dead Redemption 2
Death Stranding
Stardew Valley
The Secret of Monkey Island
Broken Sword
Return of the Obra Dinn
Pentiment
Lake
Strange Horticulture
Strange Antiquities
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Little Big Planet 3
Astro Bot
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
Two Point Museum
Forge of Empires
Stronghold
Produced and edited by Ben Drayton
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Friends, comedians and avid gamers Glenn Moore, Sarah Keyworth and Pierre Novellie sit down each week to discuss gaming.
Button Boys offers unheard of recommendations, their worst gripes, nostalgia and much more in each episode plus bonus content for their dedicated Patreon supporters. If you love gaming and comedy you've come to the right place.