<p>In the first episode of our three-part GOTY extravaganza, we scientifically deduce which ten (or, well, eleven) games were our collective favorites of 2025. Where does Hades II end up? Is Baby Steps better than Expedition 33? Will we even SAY the word Silksong?! Tune in to find out!</p> <p> https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/07/behind-the-next-battlefield-game-culture-clash-crunch-and-colossal-stakes/</p> <p> https://thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/how-the-effort-and-cost-of-human-voice-actors-compares-to-generative-ai/</p> <p> https://thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/concept-artists-in-games-say-generative-ai-references-only-make-their-jobs-harder/</p> <p>Chapters:</p> <p>0:00:00 - Intro<br /> 0:06:12 - Thanking our Patreon supporters!<br /> 0:08:25 - Our GOTY 2025 Plans<br /> 0:11:23 - Elden Ring: Nightreign<br /> 0:19:26 - The Seance of Blake Manor<br /> 0:25:43 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach<br /> 0:33:43 - Absolum<br /> 0:42:21 - Sol Cesto<br /> 0:44:48 - Abiotic Factor & ...