Super Mario Sunshine is probably the beloved plumber’s most polarizing adventure. Punished Backlog editors Sam and David discuss why that is.
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Splatoon Raiders is an exceptional looter-shooter, but I’m most impressed by its four arcade games. Here’s why they’re so special.
I shouldn’t have to play a crappy spin-off to truly enjoy Kingdom Hearts. Games aren’t homework!
ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs invites players to quietly fix Y2K tech in a small shop in Japan. The vibes are good.
After all playing Disco Elysium, several writers weigh in on the good, the bad, and the very ugly of the cult classic.
In the latest Punished Notes, Sam talks about Splatoon Raiders, Kingdom Hearts, Denshattack!, and…baking?
In our final Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls preview before launch, learn why it excels as a modern fighting game. Plus, tips for new players.
At BAFTA’s Games in Concert tour, I got to hear “Raphael’s Final Act” live. Here’s why the Baldur’s Gate 3 song is one of my favorites.
The new Avatar movie would likely do great at the box office, so why is Paramount skimping out on its release?
Dungeons of Hinterberg is a masterclass in creative level design, even if you’re not normally a fan of puzzles or dungeons.









