Triple Click The Good And Bad Of The Game Awards 2025
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Dec 18, 2025 Hosts delve into the highlights of this year's Game Awards, including the impressive sweep by Claire Obscur and various major game reveals like Star Wars and a new Divinity RPG. They discuss the balance of awards versus announcements, suggesting improvements for genre categories. Additionally, they criticize the direction of some announcements and explore the implications of Netflix's move to acquire Warner Bros. The discussion wraps up with recommendations for compelling games and intriguing media like Masters of Doom and Pluribus.
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Teasers Serve As Hiring And Hype Tools
- Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic aims to recruit talent by invoking KOTOR legacy while admitting it may be years away.
- Teaser reveals often function as hiring signals and publicity more than immediate product promises.
Mega Man Teaser Gets A Laugh
- Mega Man was teased with a trailer that led the crowd to expect Half-Life, then revealed a 2027 release.
- The delayed release date drew laughter and skepticism from the audience.
Silksong Dropped Independently
- Team Cherry announced Hollow Knight: Silksong via a surprise Monday night post, skipping the Game Awards.
- They joked that the studio didn't even know the awards' date, staying true to their independent streak.
