That one live service game you begrudgingly like

If you're anything like me, nothing makes you lose interest in a game quicker than the words "always online". Or "free-to-play". Or "connected experience", or whatever other marketing terms they've come up with for "live service grindfest that sucks". Sometimes they don't even tell you upfront that it's a GAAS title, leaving it up to the prospective audience to divine this information from visual cues in gameplay trailers like... three distinct types of in-game currency, numbers popping out of enemies heads, and the whole thing having that unmistakable whiff of a project that no involved creative could ever muster real enthusiasm for. The core of a good idea spoiled by shareholder demands. Etc.
It wouldn't be so bad if every single effing game didn't seem to ship with live service elements now. But still, sometimes a s**t sandwich comes with sprinkles, and people can enjoy any old muck if they have to. Which brings us to the topic of today's Best Games Ever Podcast: what's the best live service game you begrudgingly like? Could it be Destiny 2, the series that many hold responsible for this genre? Could it be Genshin Impact, the poster-child for F2P games that are Good Actually? Or could it be Diablo 4, which leverages a beloved ARPG brand to lure people into its miasma of micro (and macro) transactions?
To find out, you'll have to watch or listen to this podcast. The Best Games Ever Podcast from VG247. It's a good show for smart people who are cool.
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[@gregorymorrison5818]

Glad they brought back Jim for this one

[@commissionergordan]

Tom was robbed

[@ceripowe3818]

Listen Jim, I don’t care what shite game you like and I won’t pay for it. Put Tom behind the pay wall, he’s where the money is.

[@jimtrincasramblesandsuchas8377]

That's not a bad idea

[@TrickyMagican]

The moment Jim started waffling like Tom trying to sell a pick of his, I knew he'd pick what he picked. The runner-up is the quintessential live-service game you hate and love.

[@captaincokecan]

There needs to be a segment on "the social crimes of Connor "
P.s Tom was robbed

[@wintertorrent]

Is Steve Burns behind the paywall?

[@paklaselt2198]

All proceeds go towards his watch collection

[@paklaselt2198]

More Mochi please

[@oOnexxsoulzz]

Like both assassins creed and destiny lore are shite but at least most of assassins lore is in game in like destiny shite codex

[@paulcathcart7896]

Subscribed for months but UA-cam aren’t showing you in my subscription feed.

[@paklaselt2198]

My vote is Forza horizon 4

[@idot148]

Great editing in the beginning there, Jim

[@jimtrincasramblesandsuchas8377]

Look, it's been a long week