The Game Informer Show Ranking Our Favorite Video Games Of 2025
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Dec 25, 2025 The discussion dives into the top 10 games of 2025, featuring exciting titles like Ghost of Yotei and Hades 2. Editors share their passionate picks and the personal connections they have with each game. Mechanics and storytelling get highlighted, from the unique puzzles of Blueprints to the cooperative fun in Split Fiction. Expect playful banter and insights into what's making waves in gaming this year, all wrapped up in a holiday-themed conversation!
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Auto-Battler Meets Roguelike Progression
- The Bazaar is an auto-battler blending roguelike progression with alternating AI and player matches.
- Alex recommends it for theorycrafters who enjoy deckbuilding and Steam Deck play.
Silksong's Rich World, Brutal Peaks
- Hollow Knight: Silksong continues the series' deep worldbuilding and punishing combat with some uneven difficulty spikes.
- Alex loved exploration and themes but found a few rooms overly unbalanced.
Sea Of Thieves In Space
- Wildgate blends PvPvE ship gameplay with Sea of Thieves-style cooperative piloting and loot-focused POIs.
- Alex praises its ship customization, crew roles, and high-stakes artifact chases via the 'wild gate'.
