Russ Frushtick

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

Appears On

Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast This Week in Startups The Besties

Episode Appearances

Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Apr 3, 2026

The Best PS5 Games of All Time - Kinda Funny Gamescast

“Polygon reviewer who wrote Animal Well review; part-time Kinda Funny employee”

PS5 Game Library CurationExclusive vs. Third-Party GamesLive Service Game Success Metrics

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Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Apr 3, 2026

The Best PS5 Games of All Time - Kinda Funny Gamescast

“Reviewed Animal Well for Polygon; part-time Kinda Funny employee”

PlayStation 5 game library curation and critical consensusThird-party vs exclusive games in platform recommendationsLive service game design and monetization strategy

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This Week in Startups · Feb 4, 2026

Savvy is HQ Trivia + Wordle (feat. Scott Rogowsky) | E2245

“Co-founder of HQ Trivia alongside Colin, former Vine creator turned CEO”

Live interactive gamingMobile app monetizationStartup talent management

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The Besties · Jan 23, 2026

The First Great Game of 2026

“Co-host providing detailed Mio analysis, discussing Amiga emulation via AmigaVision, and Japanese reality TV commentary”

Metroidvania game design and physics-based traversal mechanicsDifficulty balancing between challenge and accessibility in action gamesGame tutorial design and mechanical obfuscation vs. clarity

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The Besties · Jan 2, 2026

Besties Battle Bracket: Best Bathroom Game (Patreon Bonus)

“Co-host of The Besties podcast, experienced with multiple games and provided passionate arguments for various selections”

Mobile game design for short-form play sessionsPortrait mode vs. landscape mode gameplay optimizationOne-handed gaming mechanics and accessibility

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The Besties · Dec 26, 2025

The Besties Best Game Bracket: 2025 Edition, Part 2

“Co-host of The Besties podcast, primary advocate for Sectory's gameplay mechanics and design philosophy”

Game of the Year Selection MethodologyJRPG Design and Narrative InnovationDifficulty Balancing in Action Games

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The Besties · Dec 19, 2025

The Besties Best Game Bracket: 2025 Edition, Part 1

“Co-host of The Besties, advocating for Baby Steps and providing game design insights”

Game of the Year selection methodology and biasRoguelike progression systems and meta-progression designAccessibility standards in game design (colorblind modes, difficulty options)

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The Besties · Oct 24, 2025

Is Outer Worlds 2 the Second Coming of Fallout New Vegas?

“Co-host discussing game design philosophy and handheld gaming ergonomics”

Outer Worlds 2 game design and mechanicsOpen-world RPG quest structure and player agencySkill-based dialogue systems in RPGs

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