As we slowly come out of our winter slumber (or perhaps stupor?) it's time to take stock of the year ahead of us. It still feels like everything is orbiting around the massive and erratic gravitational force that is GTA 6, but there are hints and whispers about what else may be in store for us. Stylish bullet hell, horror, and maybe even a wacky walking sim have all caught our eye, as has the ever-present potential pleasant surprise.

This week on the show we take one last look at the games of 2025 that wowed, surprised, and inspired us. While these great games didn't make our best games of 2025 list, we can't fully embrace the year ahead until we give each of these gems a proper shout-out.

Show Notes: - Music by Brad Sucks

We did it; we put one foot in front of the other and reached the summit of 2025. And what did we find at the top? The best games of the year, of course! This week, Jorge and I recap our personal top three and reflect on the themes of the year. And to you, the listener: Thank you so much for joining us this week and throughout the year!

Grab a champagne glass, take your seats, and get your hands ready for applause it's time, once again, for the annual Gamey Awards! This year we've got Dinos, Donkeys, Daddys, and so much more. We hope you enjoy another low-stakes review of a year full of great games and great husbands.

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• Music from the Claire Obscur: Expedition 33 Official Soundtrack and Brad Sucks

Well the weather outside is frightful, but these trailers are so delightful. Actually, no: they're mostly gruesome grimdark gore-fests served up by Keighley, the preview demon. In any case there are a ton of them, so this week we go through some of the biggest announcements from The Game Awards 2025. Now let us enjoy the rebirth of early 2000s video game edge lords.

We are off to two islands this week - one in the windy north of Japan to seek revenge in Ghost of Yōtei, and the other is Isla Sorna, y'know, the one with dinosaurs. Sword fights and massive prehistoric carnivores? What more could you want!? Show Notes:

• Music from the Ghost of Yōtei OST and Brad Sucks

Like a phoenix rising from the bargain bin of a Fry's electronics, Steam Machines are back. And they've brought controllers and VR glasses with them. This week we debrief on the latest Valve hardware announcements and review what is shaping up to be an exceedingly strange time in the video game hardware market.

We are back from the thoroughly miserable round of sicknesses, but at least we've brought back another fun conversation about video games. This week on the EXP Podcast, we dive into recent games including Keeper, Baby Steps, Silent Hill F, and of course Hades II. Welcome back to the show!

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Like a glowing boon sent by your favorite uncle from Olympus, Hades 2 has bestowed its favor upon us. This week we dig into on of our most anticipated games of the year and experience some para-social pride around what Supergiant Games has accomplished. And of course: death to Chronos.

New announcement are coming thick this time of year, and what better way to take a Silksong/Hades/Silent Hill break than with weird Kojima trailers and the hairiest hero there is. Join us as we chat Death Stranding, Wolverine, Battlefield 6, Saros, and more!

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- Music from Brad Sucks