All articles tagged with #2025 games
The article lists the top 20 most played games on the Steam Deck in 2025, highlighting popular titles like Stardew Valley, Baldur's Gate 3, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, and discusses their performance and experience on the device.
The article highlights Jeremy's top bonus games of 2025, including Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Kathy Rain 2, and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, emphasizing their gameplay, art, and nostalgic appeal, with a festive touch.
Ethan Gach's top games of 2025 include a diverse mix of genres such as strategy, sci-fi, RPG, platformer, and action-adventure, highlighting standout titles like 9 Kings Sad Socket, Arc Raiders, Citizen Sleeper 2, Clair Obscur, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, each praised for their innovative gameplay, storytelling, and craftsmanship.
In 2025, Sony continues to focus on high-quality exclusives for the PS5, despite the trend of multiplatform releases, and has enhanced its ecosystem with the PlayStation Portal, a device that allows cloud streaming and portable gameplay for over 2,000 games, making it a significant addition for PlayStation users.
The article highlights the most played new games of 2025 across major platforms, with Battlefield 6 leading in player numbers, and discusses trends such as the rise of social co-op games like R.E.P.O. and PEAK, the continued strength of premium games, and the significant revenue generated by indie titles. It also provides insights into market dynamics, genre popularity, and upcoming titles for 2026.
In 2025, Nintendo launched the Switch 2 with a strong lineup of first-party and third-party games, including the standout Donkey Kong Bananza, which IGN named the best Nintendo game of the year, alongside other notable titles like Hades 2 and Hollow Knight: Silksong.
The article highlights four top Xbox-exclusive games of 2025—South of Midnight, Keeper, Avowed, and Grounded 2—each offering unique experiences ranging from gothic storytelling and artistic puzzles to expansive RPG worlds and inventive survival adventures, emphasizing the evolving landscape of Xbox exclusives in a year of diverse gaming innovations.
The article highlights the top exclusive games of 2025 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Mario Kart World, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, Hades 2, and Donkey Kong Bananza, emphasizing their gameplay and significance for the console launches.
Rock Paper Shotgun's 2025 Advent Calendar reveals their favorite games of the year, with a new game highlighted each day for 24 days, culminating in their definitive game of the year on December 24th, featuring insights from their team and a special artwork by Amanda Flagg.
The article discusses the top contenders for the 2025 Game of the Year, highlighting Expedition 33 as the frontrunner, along with other notable games like Hades 2, Silksong, and Donkey Kong Bananza, amidst a highly competitive year for gaming.
Sony has added two new animated wallpapers for the PS5's Welcome Back widget, featuring Battlefield 6 and NBA 2K26, allowing users to customize their hub screen with military or sports themes, though these are limited to the widget and do not extend to full themes.
The article predicts potential highlights for Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, including confirmed titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Silent Hill F, upcoming character reveals, trailers for games releasing soon, and possible new updates on announced titles. It also humorously speculates on event-specific moments and Geoff Keighley's presentation style.
The article provides an update on the current projects and future releases of Sony's PlayStation Studios in 2025, highlighting that while some studios like Naughty Dog and Santa Monica are working on new titles, most upcoming releases are still in development, with many expected to launch in 2026 or later, and a relatively quiet year for new PS5 exclusives in 2025.