"2023's Ultimate Gaming Guide: Top Hits, Hidden Gems, and the Reign of Baldur's Gate 3"

The Register's gaming column for 2023 highlighted a personal journey through various games, with a special focus on Baldur's Gate 3, which consumed four months of the columnist's life and was deemed the best game played, surpassing Divinity: Original Sin 2. The article also revisited the Dark Souls series, praised for its level design and combat, and touched on other titles like Subnautica: Below Zero, The Last of Us Part I, and the underwhelming Starfield. Additionally, it covered indie games like Chants of Sennaar and the multiplayer game Foxhole, showcasing a diverse year in gaming experiences.