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What’s the best game that’s uncomfortably pro-monarchy? The Best Games Ever Show Episode 50
Welcome to the Best Games Ever Show episode 50: The best game that is uncomfortably pro-monarchy.
Video games are absurdly monarchist. Nintendo’s biggest franchises both have you running around after a princess. Final Fantasy is littered with royals showing up as quest givers, party members, and protagonists. Fable III is entirely about seizing your divine right to rule, and leads to an infamous sequence where you are tasked with deciding the fate of the kingdom through a series of binary decisions: the point of the sequence is, arguably, to show how difficult it is for a sovereign to keep all of their subjects happy and/or alive. For the most part, video game monarchies are treated sympathetically: the medium plays host to more pro-Royal sentiment than the home stands at Ibrox.
So games are, therefore, hostile ground for most republicans (not to be confused with Republicans, who tend to love video games because they’re also full of guns). But which games are the most uncomfortably regal? The most odiously knee-bending? The most simperingly crown-pilled? And of them, which is the best, according to our esteemed panel? In order to find out, you’ll have to listen to this here podcast here.
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Get to know your furry friend even better with dog and cat DNA tests for up to $50 off
SAVE UP TO $50: Dog and cat DNA tests from brands like Embark, Wisdom Panel, and Basepaws are on sale in honor of National Pet Month.
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If you’re celebrating a fluffy friend this National Pet Month, maybe it’s time to get to know them even better.
Pet DNA tests that offer insights into a dog or cat’s specific breed makeup, potential genetic health conditions, and even nearby relatives are on sale for up to 31% off. That includes a bunch of limited-time discounts on popular brands like Embark and Wisdom Panel from Amazon’s second annual Pet Day sale, a 48-hour savings event that runs through Wednesday, May 3 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Here’s a rundown of the best deals we’ve spotted:
Dog DNA test deals
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Our pick: Embark breed + health test
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Why we like it
An official research partner of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Embark’s breed + health test kit uses a simple cheek swab to screen for 350 breeds (plus 230,000 genetic markers) and sniff out more than 230 possible health risks, including drug sensitivities. Once you ship off your dog’s sample in the included pre-paid mailer, results will arrive via email in two to four weeks with a breed and family tree breakdown, insights into specific physical traits, and a list of actionable tips if anything looks off health-wise. (It’s not a replacement for regular vet checkups, but it’s a good proactive step to keep tabs on your dog’s long-term health.)
You’ll also receive access to an online relative finder, which can tell you if any of your dog’s long-lost siblings or puppies live nearby — an especially neat feature for rescue dog owners.
This test is an upgrade from Embark’s standard Breed ID kit, which only looks at breed composition, and it’s worth the splurge. It typically retails for $199, but Amazon has it on sale for $159 (or $40 off) during its Pet Day event — a discount that’s matched on chewy.com and the Embark website with the coupon code BESTDOG. (You can use that same code to snag a two-pack there for $298, or $100 off.)
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Embark Ancestry + Health kit for purebred dogs — $159
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Wisdom Panel Premium — $109.99
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Cat DNA test deals
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Our pick: Basepaws breed + health cat DNA test
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Why we like it
The Shark Tank-famous Basepaws breed + health cat DNA test relies on a teeth and gum swab to check for 21 different breeds, four breed regions, 25 genetic traits (like coat pattern/length and body size), and 65 health markers associated with 43 feline diseases. It also throws in a free oral health report, which is huge considering 50 to 90 percent of all adult cats suffer from some form of dental disease, and treatment can be expensive. (Again, it’s not an excuse to skip annual vet appointments, but it’s nice to cover your bases.) Your results get emailed to you in four to six weeks.
Amazon has it on sale for $119 during its Pet Day event, but you can get it for $10 cheaper on the Basepaws website if you enter the coupon code CATMOMS at checkout — that’s a total savings of $50, or 31%.
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Wisdom Panel Complete for cats — $97.49
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Save 50% On This Portable Gaming Monitor
Arzopa’s A1 Gamut portable display is on sale at Amazon for just $96 (normally $190). This 15.6-inch portable monitor features a 1080p 60Hz screen that is great for those who want to game while traveling.
The A1 Gamut is plug-and-play–so no need for drivers or extra software–and works with computers, smartphones, and tablets, and supports all the major home consoles like Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5/4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. It uses an IPS panel with a 178-degree viewing angle, meaning the screen is bright and clear even when you’re not looking directly at it, and sports a 60Hz refresh rate.
Since it’s a portable device, the A1 Gamut is thin and light enough to carry with you, measuring just 0.3 inches thick and weighing 1.44lbs. It also features a detachable, magnetic cover that folds out into a kickstand, and it ships with multiple USB and HDMI cables for charging the screen and connecting it to your devices.
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