Jeff returns to the Couch to help present the year's best games. Plus, Jon has a special announcement, and Tyler reveals his TGA bet assignments.

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* (00:04:56) Kept You Waiting AwardThe best game we played for the first time that wasn’t from this year.

* (00:21:46) Damnit, Not Yet! AwardThe game we ran out of time to play, but liked what little we did.

* (00:27:31) Keep the Party Going AwardThe best DLC, expansion, remaster, or remake.

* (00:39:40) Can I Pet that Dog? AwardThe most huggable character.

* (00:46:36) With the Boys AwardThe best multiplayer experience.

* (00:53:50) A-to-B AwardThe best movement (walking, running, jumping, sliding, etc.).

* **SPOILERS! (00:59:12) WTF?! AwardThe most confusing or perplexing scene in a game.

* (01:08:19) Good Ol’ Days AwardA nostalgic game or moment that makes you feel like a kid again.

* (01:15:49) You Had Me at Hello AwardThe best voice acting or performance in a game.

* (01:22:17) Downtime AwardThe best mini-game or side activity.

* (01:33:10) Push It Real Good AwardThe best iteration, innovation, or complete creation of a genre.

* (01:40:03) Found My Main AwardFavorite character, loadout, or class.

* (01:53:15) What Killed Jon AwardThe best game to stream.

* (02:02:00) White Knuckle AwardPart of a game that was beyond frustratingly tough.

* (02:14:50) PLEASE STOP AwardThe trend or “feature” we hope to never see again.

* (2:22:46) Everyone is High AwardThe game that critics loved but just didn’t land with us. (Or vice versa.)

* (02:35:31) How Do You Spell That? AwardThe game with the dumbest name.

* (02:43:23) In the Privacy of My Own Home AwardA game or moment that you might be a little embarrassed by.

* (02:50:45) Fine Ass AwardThe most attractive or best-dressed character.

* (02:58:36) White Hat AwardThe best protagonist.

* (03:02:22) Black Hat AwardThe best antagonist.

* (03:08:38) Engine Calibrator AwardThe best side character.

* (03:14:37) Book Cover Judge AwardThe game we thought we’d hate but ended up loving. (Or vice versa.)

* (00:00:00) Total Rockstars AwardThe best studio or developer.

* (03:25:39) Take that Zodiac AwardAwarded to the genre of the year.

(03:30:47) Jon’s Special Announcement!

* (03:37:15) Well, That’s Just Cool AwardThe best mechanic in a game.

* (03:48:09) Once Upon a Time AwardThe game with the most captivating introduction.

* **SPOILERS! (03:55:34) Knee Slapper AwardThe funniest moment.

* **SPOILERS! (04:09:10) It’s a Bad Day for Rain AwardThe scene that brought us to tears.

* (04:18:34) Titan Slayer AwardThe most unforgettable, epic, intense, or unique boss fight.

* **SPOILERS! (04:29:04) Happily Ever After AwardThe game with the most satisfying, best, complete, or enjoyable ending.

* (04:49:05) Better Than a Blanket AwardBest game or experience that made you feel cozy.

* (04:51:57) Shostakovich Would Be Proud AwardFor outstanding music, inclusive of score, original song, and/or licensed soundtrack.

* (05:06:00) Single Repeat AwardThe best track on the album.

* (05:10:27) Lost My Ear AwardFor outstanding creative and/or technical achievement in artistic design and animation.

* (05:21:03) Home Away from Home AwardBest world or world-building.

* (05:28:50) Faker, What Was That?! AwardThe best combat in a game.

* (05:37:09) Seeing the Board AwardThinky good.

* (05:49:16) I Need a Cigarette AwardThe most satisfying thing we did in a game.

* (05:58:44) Diamond in the Rough AwardThe best hidden gem.

* **SPOILERS! (06:05:23) I Need a Minute AwardThe most profound, emotional, or thought-provoking moment.

* (06:16:22) That’s a Jon-Ass Game AwardThe game that makes you think of Jon.

* (06:25:44) That’s a Tyler-Ass Game AwardThe game that makes you think of Tyler.

* (6:32:38) That’s a Jeff-Ass Game AwardThe game that makes you think of Jeff.

(06:41:49) Tyler’s TGA Bet Assignments

(06:57:28) Personal Top 10 Lists

(07:36:28) Top 5: Games of 2025

* (07:45:56) NOT Grand Theft Auto VI AwardThe game we are most looking forward to next year that isn’t GTA.

Special Thanks to Jeff!

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