In this Punished Notes, Sam dives into how the latest Bethesda shooter harkens back to a simpler time in AAA gaming, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and more!
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After going back to Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, I’ve realized that permadeath, which I used to hate, is essential to what makes the series great.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is so good, starting as early as hour one. How do they pull off such good storytelling?
After nearly three years of devoted Fall Guys play, I find it hard to keep playing—and the new randomized Daily Challenges are to blame.
After a drama-packed premiere, our writers got together to share our The Last of Us Season 2 impressions so far.
In our latest Fantasy Gaming update, learn how the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is impacting our teams and potentially shaking up the standings.
Let’s see how The Punished Backlog’s excellent writers feel about that explosive Nintendo Switch 2 reveal!
Read our live blog for a recap of all the biggest updates and game announcements from April 2025’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.
In this new Punished Notes, Sam talks about the mystery behind Avowed’s dialogue options, what it means when you say a game takes time to “get good,” and more!
A few weeks after Earthblade’s cancellation, Lena Raine has released an Earthblade concept album that is equal parts compelling and tragic.