‘Split Fiction’ Reactions and Our Top Five Couch Co-Op Games, Plus Josef Fares | Button Mash

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4.6 • 3.1K Ratings

🗓️ 6 March 2025

⏱️ 96 minutes

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Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman step into their simulators and share their spoiler-free reviews of Hazelight's latest co-op opus, ‘Split Fiction.’ After discussing the highs and lows of the genre-bending adventure, they name their all-time favorite local co-op games (01:28). Finally, Ben talks to Hazelight founder and ‘Split Fiction’ director Josef Fares about the new game's development, the keys to co-op success, the future of gaming, and more (01:00:29). Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Josef Fares, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	If you're a fan of the inner workings of Hollywood, then check out my podcast, The Town,
0:03.7	on the Ringer Podcast Network.
0:05.0	My name's Matt Bellany.
0:06.4	I'm founding partner at Puck and the writer of the What I'm Hearing newsletter.
0:10.0	And with my show, The Town, I bring you the inside conversation about money and power in Hollywood.
0:14.9	Every week, we've got three short episodes featuring real Hollywood insiders to tell you what people in town are actually talking about.
0:21.5	We'll cover everything from why your favorite show was canceled overnight.
0:24.9	Which streamer is on the brink of collapse?
0:27.0	And which executive is on the hot seat?
0:29.0	Disney, Netflix, who's up, down, and who'll never eat lunch in this town again?
0:33.3	Follow the town on Spotify or wherever you get your podcast.
0:40.3	Why? Follow the town on Spotify or wherever you get your podcast. Why read or watch a story when you can live it.
0:44.3	Touch it.
0:45.3	Feel it.
0:48.3	My fellow writers, let me introduce the machine.
0:58.0	My life's work, the heart of this company.
1:10.0	You will all undergo a unique simulation of your story, and during the experience we will record and store it all, and then package and publish. Welcome to the next chapter of storytelling.
1:33.6	Hello and welcome into the Ringerverse, your Nexus feed for all things fandom.
1:39.3	I am Ben Lindberg, your humble host here at ButtonMash, joined by a couple of co-op partners.
1:44.8	Pressing X to join is the Ringers's deputy art lead, Mr. Matt James.
1:45.4	Hello, Matt.
1:46.6	Hello, Ben.
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