2025 was a long, difficult year, but there were many moments — in video games, books, and movies — that brought me joy.
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From flashy skating games to heartbreaking RPGs, here are Gary Wilson’s favorite video games of 2025!
Hop in the car, bring your gaming laptop, buckle up, and get ready to blast down I-85.
All of the games Punished Backlog editor Sam Martinelli played in 2025, ranked in tiers. But what’s at the very top?
Amongst the best indie games in 2025 — from adventure to cozy, outer space to rural islands, puzzles to action — there’s something for everyone.
Even in tumultuous times, we can find solace in all sorts of things — Kei argues that 2025’s “capeslop” of superhero content gives hope.
In a depressing year for elections and layoffs, games were a bright spot. From RPGs to poker, here are my top 10 games of 2024.
In this episode of our video game podcast, Amanda asks the writers to pitch her on one of their favorite games of 2024.
From delightful poker-based roguelites to dazzling point-and-click adventure games, here’s Zack’s most fun games of 2024!
From old Fallout titles to Helldivers 2 to indie roguelikes, Donovan’s top games gave him comfort even when the going got tough.