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Netflix’s Pokémon Concierge received its first official trailer. Here’s why this spin-off show, out December 28, has me so excited.
In our Ghostrunner 2 review, learn whether One More Level and 505 Games’ latest parkour adventure is worth the price of admission.
Nintendo recently announced it’s producing a Zelda movie. Sadly, it may have to compromise on the series’ best qualities to make it work.
Attack on Titan has finally come to a close. Regardless of your thoughts on the ending, I hope there’s one thing you take away.
Alan Wake 2 is poetic. Remedy has crafted not only an excellent sequel to a now 13-year-old game, but the best horror game in nearly a decade.
“Dark Woods Theme” from Super Mario Bros. Wonder may not be the biggest or baddest Nintendo track, but it’s still an absolute banger.
Reviews
View AllTerry Cavanagh, maker of VVVVVV and Super Hexagon, is back with a brand-new game: Dicey Dungeons. Catch our full review.
Fresh off of 2018’s chart-topping Beerbongs & Bentleys, Post Malone is back with his third studio album, Hollywood’s Bleeding. Read on for our full review.
The Book of Melee is the perfect primer for those interested in the story of the competitive scene, from triumphs to turmoils, over the course of 18 years.
A Whole New World Yoshi’s Crafted World is not merely another well-crafted (get it?) Nintendo platformer with clever level design, uplifting music, and plenty of extras to collect along the way; it’s the truest imagining of childhood play in video…
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The Punished Podcast
View AllIn 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.
In The Punished Podcast Episode 10, we discuss our most anticipated games of fall 2024! We also do our Fantasy Gaming waiver wire pick-ups.
What makes DLC worth it? How does the expectation of DLC change our experience? We discuss all things DLC, including the best DLC out there.
For The Punished Podcast Episode 8, we share our favorite games and biggest disappointments of 2024 thus far.
If you loved playing a hundred hours of BG3, hopefully you’ll enjoy hundreds of minutes of our spoilercast discussion.
Punished Notes
View AllSo far, there hasn’t been a game that has pulled me out of post-election despair, and maybe that’s not a bad thing.
In this edition of Punished Notes, Sam gets into his thoughts on the reveal of Gears of War: E-Day, his favorite part of Hellblade II, and other thoughts.
In this Punished Notes, Sam dives into Balatro, a replay of Fallout: New Vegas, and more.
In this edition of Punished Notes, Sam gets into his experience with Golden Sun’s storytelling, the best narrative mechanic of Baldur’s Gate 3, and other thoughts.
Bethesda’s Starfield may be janky, but I’m having a great time. Its mundane moments make the unordinary ones all the more compelling.
It’s a special edition of Punished Notes, as we celebrate Volume 30! To honor the occasion, here are 30 notes for your reading pleasure.
Punished Chat
View AllThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has been out for about a month. How do the writers at The Punished Backlog feel about it so far?
Five avid Stardew Valley players discuss why Stardew Valley is so good, the future of the game, its Harvest Moon roots, and more.
Long lost robot girlfriends, zombies, and fascism, oh my! We get together to discuss this indie horror survival game.
How does Tears of the Kingdom compare to rest of the series? Where should Zelda go next? Get our early Tears of the Kingdom impressions here.
Want a fun way to celebrate, laugh, and/or cry about your favorite games of 2022? Introducing The Punished Backlog’s first ever prop awards.
Favorite characters, problematic approaches to Manuela, figuring out what that whole goddess thing was about… we discuss it all.
Punished Favorites
View AllIn honor of the 20th anniversary of the Nintendo DS, check out the very best Nintendo DS games ever created.
From straight-up horror games to RPGs and cute indies, here are some of the best horror game moments of 2024 so far!
Waiting for Hollow Knight: Silksong? Make the wait easier by reading and playing our picks for the best Metroidvania games ever made.
As the 25th anniversary of the PS2 approaches, help us celebrate by checking out our list of the 19 best PlayStation 2 games ever.
Whether a game succeeds or disappoints, there’s no denying the power of a great teaser. These are our most hyped video games ever.
For this edition of Punished Favorites, we’ve decided to highlight our favorite SNES games of all time and why their legacies live on.