Show Notes
Welcome back to another episode of Button Boys, voted UK's most likely podcast to be misheard as Mutton Toys. This week the Boys cast their minds back to the sweltering summer months and the second ever episode, where they revealed the most shameful gaps in their gaming history. What progress have they made and what are they going to attempt this year? Press play to find out.
As per, the Boys discuss the games they've been playing this week. Pierre finds himself on a low-res battlefield, Sarah gains a new appreciation for an old friend and Glenn becomes the 'Toilet Trump' of Blomkest.
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Games Mentioned in this week's episode:
Master of Command
Discounty
Stardew Valley
Diner Dash
Overcooked
Dave the Diver
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Minecraft
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Animal Crossing
Death Stranding 2
Planet Coaster
The Séance of Blake Manor
Fable
Ico
Shadow of the Colossus
The Last Guardian
Mass Effect 2
Fortnite
Fall Guys
Killzone
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Hitman: World of Assassination
Produced and edited by Ben Drayton
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