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The Punished Backlog’s Prop Awards 2025

By The Punished Backlog and 6 moreDecember 31, 2025

As part of our Game of the Year coverage, here are some DIFFERENT awards for the year’s best games!

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Clint’s 2025: A Few Notable Experiences

By Clint Morrison, Jr.December 23, 2025

2025 was a long, difficult year, but there were many moments — in video games, books, and movies — that brought me joy.