We Pick Our Game of the Year 2025 | A Gaming Podcast Episode 112

Описание: It all comes down to this.

In Episode 112 of A Gaming Podcast, we crown our Game of the Year 2025. After a massive year filled with standout releases, bold new ideas, and unforgettable experiences, we break down the finalists, debate the biggest moments, and finally decide which game deserves the top honour.

From gameplay innovation and storytelling to impact and longevity, we weigh every factor that matters when choosing Game of the Year.

Do you agree with our pick? Or did we get it completely wrong? Let us know your Game of the Year 2025 in the comments.

[00:15] - The hosts explain a long-running "inside joke" regarding their recording process and how it sometimes cuts them off mid-sentence.

[01:40] - "Steve 26" is introduced, having won the (humorous) "Best Steve Award."

[02:38] - Discussion on the secret voting process used to compile their Game of the Year (GOTY) list.

Game of the Year 2025: Highlights
[14:11] - Statistics about the 2025 list: The team submitted 16 unique games for consideration, the same number as the previous year.

[15:54] - Speculation on games that didn't make the top five, with mentions of Ghost of Yotei and Death Stranding 2.

[16:41] - Number 5: South of Midnight. The hosts praise this title from Compulsion Games for its lore, world-building based on American Southern folktales, and its "outstanding" soundtrack [17:53].

2026 Predictions & Future Plans
[01:43:11] - A "bummer" prediction regarding the hardware industry: A host suggests that RAM shortages might delay new hardware and impact the entire industry in 2026.

[01:43:30] - Prediction that the "pendulum will swing back" from PC gaming toward consoles as high-end hardware becomes more expensive.

[01:44:53] - The team discusses starting a "Fantasy League" for 2026, where they would draft games and earn points based on their OpenCritic review scores [01:45:19].

[01:46:42] - Final sign-off and New Year wishes for 2026.


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