The Punished Backlog

In The Punished Podcast Episode 5, we share our most anticipated games of 2024, restart our Fantasy Gaming league, and talk some Zelda!

Looking for new video games to play in 2024? We have you covered. Check out our 13 most anticipated indie games of 2024.

Looking for the absolute best games of 2023? Our list covers the gamut from little to big, weird to extravagant, and sad to silly.

In The Punished Podcast Episode 4, we discuss our favorite games of 2023 and tally the final results for our Fantasy Gaming league.

Cozy games empower and engage players in a safe, gentle space. Here are some of the best cozy video games and mechanics in a blooming genre.

In The Punished Podcast Episode 3, we discuss our own backlogs and share tips for getting through that stack of games.

Don’t love horror games? Scary moments can still find you. From Zoo Tycoon to The Sims, here are the scariest moments in non-horror games.

Long lost robot girlfriends, zombies, and fascism, oh my! We get together to discuss this indie horror survival game.

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.

All great games start somewhere. In the wake of Starfield’s “start gate” controversy, here are eight of the best video game start screens.