2025 was a terrific year for video games, and I played an awful lot of them. Here’s every single game I played, ranked from worst to best.
Browsing: Mario Kart World
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2025 was a long, difficult year, but there were many moments — in video games, books, and movies — that brought me joy.
All of the games Punished Backlog editor Sam Martinelli played in 2025, ranked in tiers. But what’s at the very top?
Mario Kart World has plenty of incredible new and remixed music, but its most impressive track just might be a reimagining of a Super Mario 64 classic.
On the fence about Nintendo’s latest console? Six of our writers sat down to share our initial Nintendo Switch 2 impressions.
The summer may be hot, but the games are even hotter. Here’s the latest news and shake-ups in our Fantasy Gaming league.
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!
In our latest Fantasy Friday, we recap the latest league developments, including our first waiver wire draft of the season!
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!