In the first entry of a monthly series, read our thoughts (both good and bad) on notable PlayStation Store demos from April 2025.
Vaughn Hunt
Vaughn Hunt
Vaughn Hunt is writer who has loved video games since he picked up a controller. His parents wouldn't let him buy swords as a child (he wanted the real ones) so he started writing, reading, and playing video games about them. A historian at heart, you'll often find him deep into a rabbit hole of culture, comics, or music.
Everyone likes making lists of their favorite games, so we at The Punished Backlog figured we’d do the same! Here are our top 50 video games of all time.
After a drama-packed premiere, our writers got together to share our The Last of Us Season 2 impressions so far.
In our BLEACH Rebirth of Souls review, learn why your enjoyment with this anime fighter depends on your love for style vs. substance.
The wuxia genre is exciting because it’s a fever dream of magic, martial arts, and mysticism. Here are six wuxia games to look forward to.
In The Punished Podcast Episode 16, we discuss the best old school games, what retro even means, preservation, and much more.
In our Eternal Strands review, learn whether this RPG from former BioWare and Ubisoft talent lives up to its spiritual forebears.
Tekken remains the king of 3D fighters, even after 30 years. Let’s take a close look at how the series has evolved and shaped the genre.
In this episode of our video game podcast, Amanda asks the writers to pitch her on one of their favorite games of 2024.
In The Punished Podcast episode 11, we talk visual art style in games. Learn how art impacts the way we play, and if visuals are plateauing.