Chris, Hamilton, and Spencer discuss their favorite games of 2025 (more or less), along with some honorable mentions. Don’t worry, it’s spoiler-free!

Topics include:

• The Seance at Blake Manor
• The Roottrees Are Dead
• Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
• Pokemon Legends: Z-A
• Monster Train 2
• Metaphor: Refantazio
• Blue Prince
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
• Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii
• World of Warcraft Classic
• Hollow Knight: Silksong

Song samples, in order:

• “Battle Theme” – Metaphor: Refantazio
• “Westwardly Winds” – Blue Prince
• “Strive” – Hollow Knight: Silksong
• “Indigo” – Death Stranding 2
• “Lumiere” – Clair Obscur

No need to listen to the episode to join in the discussion, though! What are your favorite games of 2025?

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