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Man of Steel Is #NotMySuperman I want to preface this piece by saying that my dislike of Man of Steel comes from a place of love, not hate. I consider myself a huge Superman and DC Comics fan, and I…
In our What Remains of Edith Finch review, learn whether this long-awaited adventure game from Giant Sparrow leaves a lasting impression.
Review: The Legend of Zelda is a series that always seems to reinvent itself with each new entry. In Majora’s Mask, time-management was central to…
Class Is in Session College campuses are a melting pot of fresh cultures, personalities, and ideas from every walk of life. As a “mid-sized campus” consists of roughly 12,000 students, you’re bound to meet people with experiences you’ve never dreamed…
‘Till Death Do Us Part On Monday, Blizzard released the last remaining cards of the upcoming Hearthstone expansion Knights of the Frozen Throne, which launches August 10. With all cards finally out in the open, the Hearthstone community can begin to ascertain just how…
Happy Monday! As our viewers get ready for the work day, we thought we’d share some of the things that we’re up to this week: Augustine World of Warcraft. Progressing in Mythic Tomb of Sargeras. 2/9. La Mulana. Persona 5.…
Dance ‘Till You Drop Atlus has just announced new entries into the Persona Q and Dancing All Night spin-off series. The new titles were unveiled during a recent Persona concert performance in Japan. The first, Persona Q2, is presumably a new…
Bigger, Badder, Better By now, those who have followed The Punished Backlog from it’s inception have probably noticed that I’ve been on a bit of a hiatus. The last article I posted was back in March, and even then, getting…
The Punished Podcast
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In this podcast episode, we discuss the history of open-world video games: the good, the bad, and everything in between. (Also, GTA VI!)
In this Fantasy Gaming-centric episode, we recap the first half of 2026 before delving into our first waiver wire of the year.
In this episode of The Punished Podcast, we discuss the rise and fall of E3, game trailers, authenticity, and the big bucks.
In this episode of The Punished Podcast, we discuss the past, present, and future of games media and journalism.
In this episode of The Punished Podcast, we reflect (and debate) the games that should be prioritized in our backlog in 2026.
In this episode of The Punished Podcast, we discuss the role of review scores in the gaming industry, especially for us as critics.
Punished Notes
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In the latest Punished Notes, Sam talks about Splatoon Raiders, Kingdom Hearts, Denshattack!, and…baking?
In a Punished Notes dedicated entirely to Resident Evil Requiem, Sam wonders if the post-zombification of the game’s world bears a resemblance to our own post-pandemic one.
In his latest Punished Notes, Sam gets into some New Year’s Gaming Resolutions, as well as a few predictions (and hopes) for some big gaming anniversaries coming up. Also: Wuthering Heights?
In the latest Punished Notes, Sam covers Doritos and Mountain Dew games, Kirby Air Riders, and… the blues?
In this edition of Punished Notes, Sam discusses how the incredible fall game release lineup is kind of killing him, among other thoughts
In the latest edition of Punished Notes, Sam talks about Lumines, visual novel and Roger, and other random thoughts from random games.
Punished Chat
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Super Mario Sunshine is probably the beloved plumber’s most polarizing adventure. Punished Backlog editors Sam and David discuss why that is.
After all playing Disco Elysium, several writers weigh in on the good, the bad, and the very ugly of the cult classic.
Mina the Hollower released last month to rave reviews. How do the writers at The Punished Backlog feel about it?
As part of our Game of the Year coverage, here are some DIFFERENT awards for the year’s best games!
Hollow Knight: Silksong is one of this year’s biggest new releases. What do the writers at The Punished Backlog think of it so far?
From the classics to new releases, we discuss the “Big Three,” the best anime ever, and what makes these series stand the test of time.
Punished Favorites
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In our list of the Best Video Game Dogs, we highlight the old and the new, the lithe and the chonky, the magical and the normal. They are all good dogs!
Anime is often known for its flashy visuals, but just as important is the music. Here are 11 of our top anime character theme songs ever.
From big AAAs to indie gems, this year’s shaping up to be a delight. Here are the 19 best video games of 2026 we’ve played to date.
From the bird and the bear to the earliest console shooters, here are The Punished Backlog’s top 16 Nintendo 64 games of all time!
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Game Boy Advance, here are The Punished Backlog’s favorite GBA games of all time!
The Punished Backlog writers have already covered their favorite Pokémon games. But what about our actual favorite pocket monsters?