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In The Punished Podcast Episode 3, we discuss our own backlogs and share tips for getting through that stack of games.
In The Punished Podcast episode 2, we discuss the ideal game length. What makes a great 2-hour game? 100-hour epic? Tune in for our thoughts.
Latest Articles
Greatest Hits
Punished Series
In The Punished Podcast Episode 3, we discuss our own backlogs and share tips for getting through that stack of games.
In The Punished Podcast episode 2, we discuss the ideal game length. What makes a great 2-hour game? 100-hour epic? Tune in for our thoughts.
In our A Highland Song review, learn how this imperfect platformer from Inkle Studios nails the feeling of being on a dreamy adventure.
Video games are fantastical adventures, yet they don’t see a reality beyond frustrating men who refuse to evolve unless women sacrifice to help them.
Cozy games have become more popular than ever. Allison is an avid player of the genre; here are her favorite new cozy games from 2023.
Cozy games empower and engage players in a safe and gentle space. Here are some of the absolute best cozy video games.
In The Punished Podcast Episode 3, we discuss our own backlogs and share tips for getting through that stack of games.
Super Mario RPG has its fair share of bangers, but none are quite as excellent as the Forest Maze theme, “Beware the Forest’s Mushrooms.”
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View AllIn our A Highland Song review, learn how this imperfect platformer from Inkle Studios nails the feeling of being on a dreamy adventure.
In our Ghostrunner 2 review, learn whether One More Level and 505 Games’ latest parkour adventure is worth the price of admission.
Alan Wake 2 is poetic. Remedy has crafted not only an excellent sequel to a now 13-year-old game, but the best horror game in nearly a decade.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder ratchets up the more fantastical elements to new heights. Learn more in our Super Mario Bros. Wonder review.
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Weekend at Dave's
View AllIn our 10th (and final!) episode of Weekend at Dave’s, we hold a 2023 mid-year gaming check-in and conduct our Fantasy waiver wire pick-ups.
To help usher in the new year, The Punished Backlog editorial team hosts a 2023 gaming preview extravaganza, complete with a fantasy draft!
From Halo Infinite and Fable to The Elder Scrolls VI and Starfield, here’s what you can expect from Xbox & Bethesda at E3 2021.
From Final Fantasy XVI to Guardians of the Galaxy rumors, we share our hopes, expectations, and dreams for Square Enix at E3 2021.
From the Breath of the Wild sequel to 2D Metroid rumors, we dive into Nintendo at E3 2021 and share our personal hopes and predictions.
Going through a stressful time? Take care of yourself by playing these video games that promote mental health and well-being.
Punished Notes
View AllBethesda’s Starfield may be janky, but I’m having a great time. Its mundane moments make the unordinary ones all the more compelling.
It’s a special edition of Punished Notes, as we celebrate Volume 30! To honor the occasion, here are 30 notes for your reading pleasure.
Every time I turn on TOTK, a million thoughts pop into my head that I could potentially write about. Honestly, I’d rather just keep playing.
In Vol. 18 of Punished Notes, I discuss a pair of gaming remakes, MLB The Show’s take on baseball history, and the Super Mario Bros. movie.