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BigFriendly.Guides is @rygilliam.bsky.social and @ripefly.bsky.social. We used to work at Polygon, and now we're writing guides on a site we run at bigfriendly.guide.
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Project JASPER is alive! It turns on and plays video games and everything!
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Project JASPER: It's alive!
Part 5: WoUlD yOu LiKe To PlAy A gAmE?
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October 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Project JASPER is alive! It turns on and plays video games and everything!
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We've been pretty quiet lately, but it's because we were working on something big. We're going Rogue! You can head to rogue.site to check out our new home (it's a very pretty website) and we've got a Patreon announcement explaining what's changing with BF.G.
Rogue
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rogue.site
September 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We've been pretty quiet lately, but it's because we were working on something big. We're going Rogue! You can head to rogue.site to check out our new home (it's a very pretty website) and we've got a Patreon announcement explaining what's changing with BF.G.
Had an oopsie yesterday (Jeff is bad at numbers) and had to delete our post, but our Static Dread: The Lighthouse guide is here!
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Keep the lights on in Static Dread: The Lighthouse - Static Dread guides
Static Dread guides Keep the lights on in Static Dread: The Lighthouse - Here are our tips to help you survive the night in Static Dread: The Lighthouse.
bigfriendly.guide
August 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Had an oopsie yesterday (Jeff is bad at numbers) and had to delete our post, but our Static Dread: The Lighthouse guide is here!
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Survive the Primal Planet
Primal Planet is a gorgeous, caveman-and-dinosaur-themed metroidvania with a bit of crafting tacked on. Also there are aliens. This BigFriendgly.Guide will help you get started with tips for Primal Planet.
Primal Planet is a gorgeous, caveman-and-dinosaur-themed metroidvania with a bit of crafting tacked on. Also there are aliens. This BigFriendgly.Guide will help you get started with tips for Primal Planet.
Survive the Primal Planet
Primal Planet is a gorgeous, caveman-and-dinosaur-themed metroidvania with a bit of crafting tacked on. Also there are aliens. This BigFriendgly.Guide will help you get started with tips for Primal Planet.
bigfriendly.guide
August 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Survive the Primal Planet
Primal Planet is a gorgeous, caveman-and-dinosaur-themed metroidvania with a bit of crafting tacked on. Also there are aliens. This BigFriendgly.Guide will help you get started with tips for Primal Planet.
Primal Planet is a gorgeous, caveman-and-dinosaur-themed metroidvania with a bit of crafting tacked on. Also there are aliens. This BigFriendgly.Guide will help you get started with tips for Primal Planet.
Some tips for getting started in Wildgate
Wildgate is a multiplayer space game that asks you to pilot a ship around a galaxy with your buddies. Here are some tips on how to get started!
Wildgate is a multiplayer space game that asks you to pilot a ship around a galaxy with your buddies. Here are some tips on how to get started!
Some tips for getting started in Wildgate
Wildgate is a multiplayer space game that asks you to pilot a ship around a galaxy with your buddies. Here are some tips on how to get started!
bigfriendly.guide
July 31, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Some tips for getting started in Wildgate
Wildgate is a multiplayer space game that asks you to pilot a ship around a galaxy with your buddies. Here are some tips on how to get started!
Wildgate is a multiplayer space game that asks you to pilot a ship around a galaxy with your buddies. Here are some tips on how to get started!
Get ready for He is Coming
In this Big Friendly Guide, we'll walk you through what exactly He Is Coming is, and how you can maximize your potential each run.
In this Big Friendly Guide, we'll walk you through what exactly He Is Coming is, and how you can maximize your potential each run.
Get ready for He is Coming
In this Big Friendly Guide, we'll walk you through what exactly He Is Coming is, and how you can maximize your potential each run.
bigfriendly.guide
July 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Get ready for He is Coming
In this Big Friendly Guide, we'll walk you through what exactly He Is Coming is, and how you can maximize your potential each run.
In this Big Friendly Guide, we'll walk you through what exactly He Is Coming is, and how you can maximize your potential each run.
What to do with Banandium Chips In Donkey Kong Bananza
Banandium Chips are one of a few different currencies in Donkey Kong Bananza. Here's where you can turn them in and what they're good for.
Banandium Chips are one of a few different currencies in Donkey Kong Bananza. Here's where you can turn them in and what they're good for.
What to do with Banandium Chips In Donkey Kong Bananza
Banandium Chips are one of a few different currencies in Donkey Kong Bananza. Here's where you can turn them in and what they're good for.
bigfriendly.guide
July 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
What to do with Banandium Chips In Donkey Kong Bananza
Banandium Chips are one of a few different currencies in Donkey Kong Bananza. Here's where you can turn them in and what they're good for.
Banandium Chips are one of a few different currencies in Donkey Kong Bananza. Here's where you can turn them in and what they're good for.
Should you take the Ice or Forest path in The Divide in Donkey Kong Bananza?
The Divide asks you to choose between The Freezer and Forest layers in Donkey Kong Bananza. Here's how the choice works and which you should pick.
The Divide asks you to choose between The Freezer and Forest layers in Donkey Kong Bananza. Here's how the choice works and which you should pick.
Should you take the Ice or Forest path in The Divide in Donkey Kong Bananza?
The Divide asks you to choose between The Freezer and Forest layers in Donkey Kong Bananza. Here's how the choice works and which you should pick.
bigfriendly.guide
July 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Should you take the Ice or Forest path in The Divide in Donkey Kong Bananza?
The Divide asks you to choose between The Freezer and Forest layers in Donkey Kong Bananza. Here's how the choice works and which you should pick.
The Divide asks you to choose between The Freezer and Forest layers in Donkey Kong Bananza. Here's how the choice works and which you should pick.
Donkey Kong Bananza Hilltop Layer Banandium Gem locations
There are so, so many Banandium Gems in Donkey Kong Bananza. Let's move on to SL200, the Hilltop Layer.
There are so, so many Banandium Gems in Donkey Kong Bananza. Let's move on to SL200, the Hilltop Layer.
Donkey Kong Bananza Hilltop Layer Banandium Gem locations
There are so, so many Banandium Gems in Donkey Kong Bananza. Let's move on to SL200, the Hilltop Layer.
bigfriendly.guide
July 21, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Donkey Kong Bananza Hilltop Layer Banandium Gem locations
There are so, so many Banandium Gems in Donkey Kong Bananza. Let's move on to SL200, the Hilltop Layer.
There are so, so many Banandium Gems in Donkey Kong Bananza. Let's move on to SL200, the Hilltop Layer.
Donkey Kong Bananza Lagoon Layer (and Ingot Isle) Banandium Gem locations
There are so, so many Banandium Gems in Donkey Kong Bananza. Let's get started with the game's intro on Ingot Isle and then the Lagoon Layer.
There are so, so many Banandium Gems in Donkey Kong Bananza. Let's get started with the game's intro on Ingot Isle and then the Lagoon Layer.
Donkey Kong Bananza Lagoon Layer (and Ingot Isle) Banandium Gem locations
There are so, so many Banandium Gems in Donkey Kong Bananza. Let's get started with the game's intro on Ingot Isle and then the Lagoon Layer.
bigfriendly.guide
July 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Donkey Kong Bananza Lagoon Layer (and Ingot Isle) Banandium Gem locations
There are so, so many Banandium Gems in Donkey Kong Bananza. Let's get started with the game's intro on Ingot Isle and then the Lagoon Layer.
There are so, so many Banandium Gems in Donkey Kong Bananza. Let's get started with the game's intro on Ingot Isle and then the Lagoon Layer.
Let’s punch our way into Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch 2 ends DK's 11-year hiatus — and it's a big one. You'll punch your way through literally everything — basically the entire environment is destructible — as you battle VoidCo. There's a ton going on in Bananza's…
Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch 2 ends DK's 11-year hiatus — and it's a big one. You'll punch your way through literally everything — basically the entire environment is destructible — as you battle VoidCo. There's a ton going on in Bananza's…
Let’s punch our way into Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch 2 ends DK's 11-year hiatus — and it's a big one. You'll punch your way through literally everything — basically the entire environment is destructible — as you battle VoidCo. There's a ton going on in Bananza's open-world-lite levels, and we're here to help.
bigfriendly.guide
July 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Let’s punch our way into Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch 2 ends DK's 11-year hiatus — and it's a big one. You'll punch your way through literally everything — basically the entire environment is destructible — as you battle VoidCo. There's a ton going on in Bananza's…
Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch 2 ends DK's 11-year hiatus — and it's a big one. You'll punch your way through literally everything — basically the entire environment is destructible — as you battle VoidCo. There's a ton going on in Bananza's…
Where are all our Destiny 2 guides? They’re over here!
Ryan has done some freelance work for GamesRadar+ with this new Destiny 2 expansion. Here are links on where you can find them all!
Ryan has done some freelance work for GamesRadar+ with this new Destiny 2 expansion. Here are links on where you can find them all!
Where are all our Destiny 2 guides? They’re over here!
Ryan has done some freelance work for GamesRadar+ with this new Destiny 2 expansion. Here are links on where you can find them all!
bigfriendly.guide
July 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Where are all our Destiny 2 guides? They’re over here!
Ryan has done some freelance work for GamesRadar+ with this new Destiny 2 expansion. Here are links on where you can find them all!
Ryan has done some freelance work for GamesRadar+ with this new Destiny 2 expansion. Here are links on where you can find them all!
Am I destined to not enjoy Destiny 2?
Knowing that it’s barely the same game I played almost a decade ago, I wanted to see how welcoming Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate is for people who haven’t played since launch.
Knowing that it’s barely the same game I played almost a decade ago, I wanted to see how welcoming Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate is for people who haven’t played since launch.
Am I destined to not enjoy Destiny 2?
Knowing that it’s barely the same game I played almost a decade ago, I wanted to see how welcoming Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate is for people who haven’t played since launch.
bigfriendly.guide
July 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Am I destined to not enjoy Destiny 2?
Knowing that it’s barely the same game I played almost a decade ago, I wanted to see how welcoming Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate is for people who haven’t played since launch.
Knowing that it’s barely the same game I played almost a decade ago, I wanted to see how welcoming Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate is for people who haven’t played since launch.
I’ve become fully King K. Rool pilled for Donkey Kong Bananza
King K. Rool will absolutely make an appearance in Donkey Kong’s upcoming outing, and I have a bunch of conspiracy theories to prove it to you!
King K. Rool will absolutely make an appearance in Donkey Kong’s upcoming outing, and I have a bunch of conspiracy theories to prove it to you!
I’ve become fully King K. Rool pilled for Donkey Kong Bananza
King K. Rool will absolutely make an appearance in Donkey Kong’s upcoming outing, and I have a bunch of conspiracy theories to prove it to you!
bigfriendly.guide
July 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I’ve become fully King K. Rool pilled for Donkey Kong Bananza
King K. Rool will absolutely make an appearance in Donkey Kong’s upcoming outing, and I have a bunch of conspiracy theories to prove it to you!
King K. Rool will absolutely make an appearance in Donkey Kong’s upcoming outing, and I have a bunch of conspiracy theories to prove it to you!
How much should a game cost?
I think that $80 is too much for a video game. Let’s talk about how I got to that shocking conclusion.
I think that $80 is too much for a video game. Let’s talk about how I got to that shocking conclusion.
How much should a game cost?
I think that $80 is too much for a video game. Let’s talk about how I got to that shocking conclusion.
bigfriendly.guide
July 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
How much should a game cost?
I think that $80 is too much for a video game. Let’s talk about how I got to that shocking conclusion.
I think that $80 is too much for a video game. Let’s talk about how I got to that shocking conclusion.
How to barter with other porters in Death Stranding 2
Porters Make the World Go Round is a confusing trophy in Death Stranding 2. Here's how to get it by bartering with random Porters.
Porters Make the World Go Round is a confusing trophy in Death Stranding 2. Here's how to get it by bartering with random Porters.
How to barter with other porters in Death Stranding 2
Porters Make the World Go Round is a confusing trophy in Death Stranding 2. Here's how to get it by bartering with random Porters.
bigfriendly.guide
July 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
How to barter with other porters in Death Stranding 2
Porters Make the World Go Round is a confusing trophy in Death Stranding 2. Here's how to get it by bartering with random Porters.
Porters Make the World Go Round is a confusing trophy in Death Stranding 2. Here's how to get it by bartering with random Porters.
Is Lou actually dead in Death Stranding 2?
If you think the headline for this post is a Death Stranding 2 spoiler ... it only kind of is. Kojima's many trailers for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach made it very clear that Lou, the BB from first game who appears as an almost-toddler in the second,…
If you think the headline for this post is a Death Stranding 2 spoiler ... it only kind of is. Kojima's many trailers for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach made it very clear that Lou, the BB from first game who appears as an almost-toddler in the second,…
Is Lou actually dead in Death Stranding 2?
If you think the headline for this post is a Death Stranding 2 spoiler ... it only kind of is. Kojima's many trailers for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach made it very clear that Lou, the BB from first game who appears as an almost-toddler in the second, would be in mortal danger. That danger comes at Lou quickly in…
bigfriendly.guide
July 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Is Lou actually dead in Death Stranding 2?
If you think the headline for this post is a Death Stranding 2 spoiler ... it only kind of is. Kojima's many trailers for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach made it very clear that Lou, the BB from first game who appears as an almost-toddler in the second,…
If you think the headline for this post is a Death Stranding 2 spoiler ... it only kind of is. Kojima's many trailers for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach made it very clear that Lou, the BB from first game who appears as an almost-toddler in the second,…
How to uncover the identity of the headless Rider in Death Stranding 2
In this Big Friendly Guide, we'll walk you through how to find and defeat the Headless Rider in Death Stranding 2 so you can get The Ghost Hunter into the system.
In this Big Friendly Guide, we'll walk you through how to find and defeat the Headless Rider in Death Stranding 2 so you can get The Ghost Hunter into the system.
How to uncover the identity of the headless Rider in Death Stranding 2
In this Big Friendly Guide, we'll walk you through how to find and defeat the Headless Rider in Death Stranding 2 so you can get The Ghost Hunter into the system.
bigfriendly.guide
July 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
How to uncover the identity of the headless Rider in Death Stranding 2
In this Big Friendly Guide, we'll walk you through how to find and defeat the Headless Rider in Death Stranding 2 so you can get The Ghost Hunter into the system.
In this Big Friendly Guide, we'll walk you through how to find and defeat the Headless Rider in Death Stranding 2 so you can get The Ghost Hunter into the system.
How to dispose of bodies in Death Stranding 2
This BigFriendly.Guide will tell you how to dispose of a dead body in Death Stranding 2.
This BigFriendly.Guide will tell you how to dispose of a dead body in Death Stranding 2.
How to dispose of bodies in Death Stranding 2
This BigFriendly.Guide will tell you how to dispose of a dead body in Death Stranding 2.
bigfriendly.guide
June 30, 2025 at 10:49 PM
How to dispose of bodies in Death Stranding 2
This BigFriendly.Guide will tell you how to dispose of a dead body in Death Stranding 2.
This BigFriendly.Guide will tell you how to dispose of a dead body in Death Stranding 2.
4: Have we considered that Hideo Kojima is a modern Shakespeare?
Ryan and Jeff spend a lot of time talking about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach after discussing Lost in Random: The Eternal Die, The Alters, Soulstone Survivors, and more! Intro music: Song "Rock Thing" by Creo youtu.be/-W52cDdeAuI…
Ryan and Jeff spend a lot of time talking about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach after discussing Lost in Random: The Eternal Die, The Alters, Soulstone Survivors, and more! Intro music: Song "Rock Thing" by Creo youtu.be/-W52cDdeAuI…
4: Have we considered that Hideo Kojima is a modern Shakespeare?
Ryan and Jeff spend a lot of time talking about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach after discussing Lost in Random: The Eternal Die, The Alters, Soulstone Survivors, and more! Intro music: Song "Rock Thing" by Creo youtu.be/-W52cDdeAuI licensed under creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
bigfriendly.guide
June 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
4: Have we considered that Hideo Kojima is a modern Shakespeare?
Ryan and Jeff spend a lot of time talking about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach after discussing Lost in Random: The Eternal Die, The Alters, Soulstone Survivors, and more! Intro music: Song "Rock Thing" by Creo youtu.be/-W52cDdeAuI…
Ryan and Jeff spend a lot of time talking about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach after discussing Lost in Random: The Eternal Die, The Alters, Soulstone Survivors, and more! Intro music: Song "Rock Thing" by Creo youtu.be/-W52cDdeAuI…
How to reach The Inventor in Death Stranding 2
The Inventor is one of the hardest to find preppers in Death Stranding 2. Well, let me be more specific: The Inventor is one of the hardest to _reach_ delivery locations in Death Stranding 2. But he's well worth the effort, as not only does he help…
The Inventor is one of the hardest to find preppers in Death Stranding 2. Well, let me be more specific: The Inventor is one of the hardest to _reach_ delivery locations in Death Stranding 2. But he's well worth the effort, as not only does he help…
How to reach The Inventor in Death Stranding 2
The Inventor is one of the hardest to find preppers in Death Stranding 2. Well, let me be more specific: The Inventor is one of the hardest to _reach_ delivery locations in Death Stranding 2. But he's well worth the effort, as not only does he help expand your Chiral Network even further, he'll offer you some powerful stunning technology, as well as a familiar hood if you get him on your side.
bigfriendly.guide
June 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
How to reach The Inventor in Death Stranding 2
The Inventor is one of the hardest to find preppers in Death Stranding 2. Well, let me be more specific: The Inventor is one of the hardest to _reach_ delivery locations in Death Stranding 2. But he's well worth the effort, as not only does he help…
The Inventor is one of the hardest to find preppers in Death Stranding 2. Well, let me be more specific: The Inventor is one of the hardest to _reach_ delivery locations in Death Stranding 2. But he's well worth the effort, as not only does he help…
Death Stranding 2 PSA: Should you five star every facility?
Delivering cargo to the various facilities in Death Stranding 2 earns you likes that translate to a star rating. But is it worth it to five star every facility in On the Beach?
Delivering cargo to the various facilities in Death Stranding 2 earns you likes that translate to a star rating. But is it worth it to five star every facility in On the Beach?
Death Stranding 2 PSA: Should you five star every facility?
Delivering cargo to the various facilities in Death Stranding 2 earns you likes that translate to a star rating. But is it worth it to five star every facility in On the Beach?
bigfriendly.guide
June 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Death Stranding 2 PSA: Should you five star every facility?
Delivering cargo to the various facilities in Death Stranding 2 earns you likes that translate to a star rating. But is it worth it to five star every facility in On the Beach?
Delivering cargo to the various facilities in Death Stranding 2 earns you likes that translate to a star rating. But is it worth it to five star every facility in On the Beach?