The Punished Backlog

Get to know the diverse group of video game writers who serve as the volunteer editorial board of The Punished Backlog.

After a slew of summer game pressers and announcements, here are our most anticipated video games of fall 2024 (and beyond).

Whether a game succeeds or disappoints, there’s no denying the power of a great teaser. These are our most hyped video games ever.

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.

For this edition of Punished Favorites, we’ve decided to highlight our favorite SNES games of all time and why their legacies live on.

Five avid Stardew Valley players discuss why Stardew Valley is so good, the future of the game, its Harvest Moon roots, and more.

For The Punished Podcast Episode 8, we share our favorite games and biggest disappointments of 2024 thus far.

We’re a diverse community of gamers who love to write about our favorite hobby! Meet our most recent cohort of writers.

For this edition of Punished Favorites, we’ve decided to highlight some polarizing entries in beloved franchises and why we still love them, warts and all.

Five female games writers reflect on the female video game characters, from both indies and AAA games, that inspire them.