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In The Punished Podcast Episode 10, we discuss our most anticipated games of fall 2024! We also do our Fantasy Gaming waiver wire pick-ups.

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The Punished Podcast – Episode 9: DLC

By Amanda TienJune 6, 2024

What makes DLC worth it? How does the expectation of DLC change our experience? We discuss all things DLC, including the best DLC out there.

The Punished Backlog’s Guide To Finishing a Punished Backlog

By David SilbertNovember 5, 2024

Got a stack of games and not sure where to start? Learn how to complete that gaming backlog with our seven best tips.

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Study, Work, or Relax to These Nintendo Music Tracks

By David SilbertNovember 4, 2024

Looking for the official Nintendo Music Study Playlist? There isn’t one, but check out our playlist for easy plug-and-play picks.

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Friday Fortissimo – 11/1: “Pollyanna” (Mother Series)

By David SilbertNovember 1, 2024

The U.S. election is upon us. In this week’s Friday Fortissimo, learn what “Pollyanna” from Mother can tell us about what happens next.

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The 8 Scariest Video Game Moments of 2024

By The Punished BacklogOctober 31, 2024

From straight-up horror games to RPGs and cute indies, here are some of the best horror game moments of 2024 so far!

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Kill Knight Review: A Brutal, Bloody Ballet of Bullets and Blades

By Donovan HarrellOctober 29, 2024

In our Kill Knight review, learn why this blood-soaked, neon-laden top-down shooter is worth overcoming the steep difficulty curve.

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13 Metroidvanias To Play While You Wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong

By The Punished BacklogOctober 28, 2024

Waiting for Hollow Knight: Silksong? Make the wait easier by reading and playing our picks for the best Metroidvania games ever made.

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Kill Knight Review: A Brutal, Bloody Ballet of Bullets and Blades

By Donovan HarrellOctober 29, 2024

In our Kill Knight review, learn why this blood-soaked, neon-laden top-down shooter is worth overcoming the steep difficulty curve.

7.5

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The Plucky Squire Review: Take a Look, It’s in a Book!

By Zack GulinelloOctober 10, 2024

In our The Plucky Squire review, learn whether this genre-bending, dimension-shifting adventure is worthy of your time and money.

8.5

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Book Review – Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment

By David SilbertOctober 8, 2024

In our Play Nice book review, learn whether investigative journalist Jason Schreier’s latest book lives up to his previous works.

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Hollowbody Review: In the Name of Silent Hill

By Clint Morrison, Jr.October 7, 2024

Love Silent Hill 2? In our Hollowbody review, learn why this Konami-inspired survival horror game is one of the best this year.

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