Best Mash Those Buttons Podcasts (2025)

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What Went Wrong With Captain America: Brave New World | The Midnight Boys 1:43:59

1d ago1:43:59

1:43:59

The Boys are back to give you their honest reactions to the long-awaited Captain America: Brave New World (06:12). They discuss the film’s ambitions and how they didn’t stick the landing on a lot of those goals. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional…

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#144: Dawntrail Story Part 7: We Urned This 1:22:17

2d ago1:22:17

1:22:17

We're back on our story grind! Mostly, anyway. There's a little discourse about the current state of affairs of the game, and we definitely plead for a live letter which was announced probably two hours after we wrapped our recording, so we won't cover that here. The bulk of the episode is focused on the level 95 questline where we finally earn tha…

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#283: Plunderstorm Rewards and One Class to Rule them All 1:21:31

5d ago1:21:31

1:21:31

Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kurabara are back this week to talk about World of Warcraft! But first, Nick is excited and they talk about football for a bit. Go Eagles! Next, Rei talks about how OoCS almost has Queen Ansurek down on their alts. She also talks about how people are relearning the raid on their alts and how she and Eric are getting each other’…

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Super Bowl Trailers and News + The 'Invincible' Season 3 Premiere | Mint Edition 1:37:58

5d ago1:37:58

1:37:58

Jomi and Steve are back for super episode of Mint Edition in celebration of both the Super Bowl and the ‘Invincible’ season 3 premiere! First, the guys are joined by Jessica Clemens to react to some of their favorite Super Bowl trailers and Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show (9:00). Then, the trio reacts to the three episode premiere of ‘Invincible’ se…

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#282: On Old Content: Timewalking, Plunderstorm, Dragonflight 1:32:15

6d ago1:32:15

1:32:15

Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kurabara are back this week to talk about what’s been going on in World of Warcraft lately. Rei begins by talking about some headset trouble and then wonders about how undead paladins would work. This leads to Nick coming up with a dumb idea for a game mode where you are constantly randomly switching classes. They also mention …

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What If Avengers: Infinity War Had an All-Black Cast? | The Midnight Boys 1:17:56

9d ago1:17:56

1:17:56

The Boys are back with another Black Recast, but this time for 'Avengers: Infinity War.' They take us through their choices for the roles of the OG Avengers (12:18), the new Avengers (28:40), the Guardians (42:27), and the villains and supporting cast (58:17). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenie…

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'Kingdom Come: Deliverance II' and a Quarter Century of 'The Sims' | Button Mash 1:25:12

10d ago1:25:12

1:25:12

Ben, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James banter about whether the console wars are over and whether 'Marvel Rivals' will keep the crown that 'Overwatch' once wore. Then (19:50) they give their spoiler-free reviews of the immense, fascinating, and frustrating action RPG 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.' After that, Julianna Ress and Khal Davenport join Ben t…

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Can the Fantastic Four Save the MCU? Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Reaction | The Midnight Boys 44:52

11d ago44:52

44:52

The Boys are back to react to the official trailer for the long-awaited 'Fantastic Four: First Steps,' the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about y…

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#402: Mai's Arrival and Multiversus' Departure 1:10:46

12d ago1:10:46

1:10:46

We break down everything from the latest on Mai in Street Fighter 6's to the Multiversus shutdown that nobody saw coming (at least, not this early). We discuss how players banded together to uncover Mortal Kombat's secret fighter Floyd, plus some news about City of the Wolves' beta test around the corner, and talk a little Virtua Fighter. Episode U…

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Ringer-Verse Recommends: January 2025 27:40

15d ago27:40

27:40

New year, new recommendations! Join the Ringer-Verse and House of R crews as they gush about geek content in the latest installment of their monthly mini-pod about fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were (mostly) released recently but not yet covered in-depth on a full-length episode. Host: Ben Lind…

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‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ + the State of Marvel Animation | Mint Edition 57:20

15d ago57:20

57:20

Jomi and Steve are back and swinging with their thoughts on the premiere of ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ on Disney+. Along the way, they discuss Hudson Thames’s comment about “wokeness,” the show’s theme music, and much more! Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Le…

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#143: Patch 7.16: Total Drama Island Sanctuary 1:10:34

16d ago1:10:34

1:10:34

We do a little bit of story recap here at the end of the episode, just covering the Dawntrail story (yes, still!) between the Cooking Show escapade and getting to Mamook. However, most of the episode is about some of the criticism and drama swirling around, especially with the various issues in patch 7.16, and how those landed. This episode is defi…

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‘Mythic Quest’ and Our Favorite Fiction About Video Games, Plus Ashly Burch | Button Mash 1:45:16

17d ago1:45:16

1:45:16

Ben and Jomi discuss their mutual affection for the Apple TV+ comedy ‘Mythic Quest,’ examine what makes the series stand out, and react to its return for a fourth season. Then they name their top five movies, TV shows, and novels about video games, game development, or gaming culture (1:20). After that, they talk to Ashly Burch, a prominent video g…

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Midnight Family Court: The Fight for Batman | Midnight Boys 1:17:14

17d ago1:17:14

1:17:14

The Boys are back with another Midnight Family Court, this time over who should gain custody of Batman—Matt Reeves or James Gunn (04:39)—with the Honorable Judge Chris Ryan serving the court. Later, they dive into the new trailer for the newest Ryan Coogler film, 'Sinners' (54:49). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman …

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Is 'Wicked' Actually Good? | The Midnight Boys 1:35:34

24d ago1:35:34

1:35:34

The Boys may be late, but they are here to bring you all of their opinions of ‘Wicked’ (7:07). They give out their awards (1:05:18) for best song and maybe even give it their own rendition. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: A…

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#401: Evo 2025 Lineup, Evo Awards, and Mai & Conan 1:13:56

26d ago1:13:56

1:13:56

Looks like taking that week off worked out for us. We talk about the Evo 2025 lineup, even though it was leaked ahead of time. They still managed a few surprises for us, though. We also discuss the Evo Awards categories and nominations. We appreciate the effort, but we feel like there are some missed opportunities there. We then head into discussin…

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The 2025 Confidence Pool (TV Edition) Plus Creature Comandos's Dean Lorey | Mint Edition 1:18:40

29d ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Jomi and Steve are joined by Daniel Chin for part two of their 2025 confidence pool! This episode focuses on TV shows with high anticipation. Later, Jomi interviews 'Creature Commandos' and 'Harley Quinn" Season 5 show runner Dean Lorey! Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Guests: Daniel Chin and Dean Lorey Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Pr…

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The 2025 Confidence Pool (Movies Edition) | Mint Edition 1:41:46

30d ago1:41:46

1:41:46

Jomi and Steve are ready to kick off Mint Edition’s new year with a look ahead at the long list of movies in 2025! Joined by Daniel Chin, the guys are deciding just how confident they are about movies like ‘Thunderbolts,’ ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,’ ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ and much more. And stay tuned for tomorrow’s television confid…

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Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Reactions 54:52

1M ago54:52

54:52

Ben and Matt James discuss Nintendo's video unveiling of its Switch successor: what was confirmed, what was strongly suggested, and what wasn't mentioned at all. They also discuss Nintendo's promotional approach, how the Switch 2 fits into the larger gaming landscape, their hopes for future reveals, and more. Host: Ben Lindbergh Guest: Matt James P…

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#142: Dawntrail Story Part 6: No Reservations (Savage) 1:17:45

1M ago1:17:45

1:17:45

We're back with an episode recorded ... well, a good bit before we released it for various reaosns. We're ringing in the new year with new chaotic (and other) comedy / drama, but did better than usual at our slow stroll through the Dawntrail main story. We're firmly in 'level 94' territory now, discussing the culinary efforts and likelihood of spec…

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'Daredevil' Trailer Reactions and 'Skeleton Crew' Finale Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:22:57

1M ago1:22:57

1:22:57

The Boys dive into the finale of Disney+’s ‘Skeleton Crew’ (07:45). Then, they give you the latest Nerd News on the newest trailer for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ (54:16). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn m…

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#281: New Year, New Patch Notes! 1:07:31

1M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

Happy New Year!!! Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kurabara are back to talk about what’s been going on in World of Warcraft as we transition from 2024 to 2025. First, Rei talks about how she wasn’t able to go right to Siren’s Isle because she technically never completed the campaign questline in 11.0. She was finally able to get there and talks about some of …

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‘Skeleton Crew’ Catch-Up and ‘Black Panther’ Casting News | The Midnight Boys 1:24:43

1M ago1:24:43

1:24:43

The Boys are back to catch you up on the most recent episodes of ‘Skeleton Crew’ (07:49). Then, they give you the latest Nerd News rumors on the recasting of T’Challa in ‘Black Panther’ IP (01:04:44). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Isaiah Blakely, Cory McConnell, and Steve Ahlman Additi…

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#400: 400 Episodes Dedicated to the FGC 1:20:22

1M ago1:20:22

1:20:22

In this episode we're celebrating 400 episodes and 10 years of Double Tap! Looking back over the past decade, we discuss some of our takes on fighting games and the FGC, and also, what we would like to see over the next 10 years. Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3lu Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc Hosts: Andres Mirandes twitter.com/CrashtagVS Gab…

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Our Most Anticipated Video Games of 2025 | Button Mash 1:34:59

1M ago1:34:59

1:34:59

Ben, Jessica Clemons, and Matt James press reset on the gaming calendar and place hype-thetical preorders for the most intriguing releases of the coming year. First they look back at last year’s most anticipated titles to examine how predictable good games actually are. Then they discuss this year’s two biggest tentpoles, ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ and …

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Casting an All-Black 'Lord of the Rings' | The Midnight Boys 1:34:24

1M ago1:34:24

1:34:24

The Boys are ringing in 2025 with a re-cast of the original 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, but with an all-Black cast! Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Cory McConnell, Jonathan Kermah, Aleya Zenieris, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po…

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Bonus Round: The Martial Arts of Fighting Games 1:04:02

2M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

In this Bonus Round we sit down with Blackmore, a passionate content creator specializing in the styles and histories of fighting game characters. Blackmore shares his journey into the FGC, starting from his first experience at EVO to creating detailed videos exploring the martial arts inspirations behind characters like Sonya Blade, Zafina, and th…

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Things We Missed in 2024 | Mint Edition 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

1:18:06

Come and end your year right with Jomi and Steve plus Jessica Clemons looking back at some of the tv shows and movies that we didn’t get a chance to cover on the Ringer-Verse! Anything from ‘The Dragon Prince’ to ‘Wicked’ is in play before this year comes to a close. Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Guest: Jessica Clemons Producer: Jonathan Ke…

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‘Squid Game’ Season 2, ‘What If…?’ Season 3, and Ringer-Verse Recommends: December 2024 1:42:50

2M ago1:42:50

1:42:50

Green light! Ben and Daniel Chin discuss the second season of ‘Squid Game,’ focusing on how the streaming phenomenon follows up its first act without the element of surprise, its new spin on the formula from the sensational Season 1, and the future of the franchise. Then, they react to the third and final season of ‘What If…?’, breaking down the hi…

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BEST Movies and TV of 2024: Midnight Mulligans | The Midnight Boys 2:13:15

2M ago2:13:15

2:13:15

The Boys delve into all of the content from 2024 and give you their Midnight Mulligans rankings. Movies: 'Kraven The Hunter' (10:31) 'Madame Web' (14:52) 'Joker: Folie à Deux' (16:04) 'Godzilla vs. Kong' (18:00) 'Venom: The Last Dance' (19:36) 'Gladiator II' (21:56) 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' (27:43) 'Deadpool & Wolverine' (35:38) 'Monkey Man' (49:0…

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2024 Games of the Year Draft | Button Mash 1:59:10

2M ago1:59:10

1:59:10

Ben, Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Justin Charity wrap a podcast present and put it under the tree. First, they name “naughty” and “nice” trends in gaming this year, from high-profile, live-service flops to the decline of console exclusivity (08:55). Then, they celebrate the most unforgettable titles of 2024 by drafting their favorite releases acro…

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'Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Instant Reactions | Mint Edition 57:49

2M ago57:49

57:49

Jomi and Steve are joined by Ben Lindbergh to break down the third installment of the ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ trilogy. Along the way, the guys discuss what worked for them in the movie and where the film franchise can go from here. Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Guest: Ben Lindbergh Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjun…

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‘Superman’ 2025 Trailer Reaction | The Midnight Boys 1:03:37

2M ago1:03:37

1:03:37

In this special episode, the Boys react to DC’s 2025 ‘Superman’ trailer and delve into the fandom’s reactions so far. Hosts: Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, Steve Ahlman, and Jonathan Kermah Producers: Cory McConnell, Jonathan Kermah, Aleya Zenieris, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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'Skeleton Crew': Is ‘Star Wars’ Back? | The Midnight Boys 58:03

2M ago58:03

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The Boys catch up on all things ‘Skeleton Crew,’ giving you their takes on Episodes 3 and 4 (07:39). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Cory McConnell, Jonathan Kermah, Aleya Zenieris, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com…

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‘Kraven the Hunter’ and a Farewell to Sony's Spider-Man Villain Films | House of Midnight 1:15:28

2M ago1:15:28

1:15:28

It's time for a House of Midnight like no other! The entire Ringer-Verse crew gathers to discuss the bewildering ‘Kraven the Hunter’ and take a look at all the Sony ‘Spider-Man’ films to determine the major takeaways in this wild cinematic universe. Hosts: Van Lathan, Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman P…

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#399: Virtua Fighter is Back! Clive Comes to Tekken 8, and FGC Tournament Standards 1:18:59

2M ago1:18:59

1:18:59

This week we start the show talking about the announcement of a new Virtua Fighter at The Game Awards, move into the addition of Clive Rossfield in Tekken 8, and then the upcoming balance patches for Guilty Gear Strive. We also discuss the importance of quality assurance in tournament setups following some complaints about the inconsistency of PS5 …

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#280: The Patch 11.0.7 Quiz 1:25:55

2M ago1:25:55

1:25:55

Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kurabara are back this week to prepare for the imminent Patch 11.0.7 Siren’s Isle release on 12/17 by taking the Patch 11.0.7 Quiz! But first, Rei talks about the struggles with the changes to crest acquisition and Kura agrees with her. Then, she talks about a guild member who quit because the guild was not social enough, and t…

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#279: Felcycles, Mythic+, and Classic (and TOR?) 1:10:43

2M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kurabara are back this week to talk about what is going on in World of Warcraft. Rei begins by talking about some mythic+ runs and then they get sidetracked talking about the Felcycle mount that can be earned through completing several secrets. The secret finding discord is still trying to solve all the puzzles and Nick comment…

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'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,' 'Secret Level,' and the Game Awards | Button Mash 1:44:41

2M ago1:44:41

1:44:41

Ben, Jomi, and Arjuna begin by discussing the success of the free-to-play hero shooter ‘Marvel Rivals.’ Then they whip through a discussion of ‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’ (2:40), touching on Indy’s checkered history in gaming and how his new adventure improves upon past titles and nails the tone of the franchise. After that, they provide t…

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#141: Tural Vidral For All! 1:13:52

2M ago1:13:52

1:13:52

Hello! We're back on our "Dawntrail story recap" grind, well, we were for about 25 minutes of our approximately 73 minute runtime, anyway. We're also talking about the drama with the new Ultimate (red dots for all), sharing some pretty absurd takes on candy, and just chatting about that fun XIV game life for quite a while. It's just a cozy lil' epi…

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2024 Naughty & Nice List: Ryan Reynolds, X-Men ’97, and Star Wars | The Midnight Boys 1:45:32

2M ago1:45:32

1:45:32

The Boys fill you in on all things 2024, giving you their naughty and nice list of the year (06:01). Then, they react to breaking ‘Star Wars’ casting news (1:27:43). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Jonathan Kermah Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn …

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#398: Mai Revealed for SF6, Tekken 8 Winter Update, Mature and Vice for KoF 15 1:13:14

2M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

This week we started by discussing the reveal of Mai in Street Fighter 6 and the mixed reactions to her design. We then talked about Tekken 8's upcoming winter update and the speculation surrounding its final Season 1 character. We also covered KOF XV's character breakdowns for Mature and Vice. Finally, we looked ahead to 2025, discussing upcoming …

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‘Creature Commandos’ Premiere, Animation Awards, & Interview with ‘Arcane’ co-creator Christian Linke | Mint Edition 1:31:03

2M ago1:31:03

1:31:03

Jomi and Steve are joined by Ringer staff writer Daniel Chin for an animation filled episode of Mint Edition! First, the trio gives their reactions to the premiere of the DCEU’s ‘Creature Commandos’ (02:00). Then, they hand out their 2024 Animation Awards while celebrating the year that was in animated film and television (28:00). Later, Jomi inter…

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Bonus Round: Fighting Games vs Filmmaking 1:12:38

2M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Adapting fighting games into movies and TV can be a tricky balance. Too much fan service alienates new viewers, while oversimplification risks losing the core audience. With examples like Mortal Kombat proving it can be done right, and upcoming adaptations like Guilty Gear Dual Rulers sparking debate, it’s clear that storytelling in this space dema…

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