Gaming In The Wild - Video Game Reviews 276: GOTY 2025 #3: The Listener Vote (with Blinkoom)
Dec 21, 2025
Join Blinkoom (Steve), a passionate games commentator and streamer, as he dives into the thrilling results of the 2025 GOTY vote. They discuss Blinkoom's top picks, including the narrative depth of Citizen Sleeper 2 and the nostalgic thrills of Donkey Kong Bonanza. Discover insights on innovative games like Lumines Arise's VR rhythm and the emotional storytelling of And Roger. Plus, explore the impressive world of titles like Hades 2 and Hollow Knight: Silksong, all while reflecting on community-driven voting dynamics!
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Indie Titles Can Sweep Consensus
- Expedition 33 and Blueprints emerged as culturally dominant indie hits that polarized but excited audiences.
- High production polish plus inventive systems made Expedition 33 broadly appealing in 2025.
Play Rhythm Doctor For Desktop Rhythm Surprises
- Try Rhythm Doctor if you want a rhythm game that experiments with system-level surprises and desktop interactions.
- Expect unconventional mechanics like windows moving and split instances that sync to music.
Parent-Child Mario Kart Ritual
- Blinkoom shared playing Mario Kart World with his two-year-old son for 70 hours, turning it into a shared ritual.
- The child's excitement at spotting coins and trucks made the game personally meaningful for him.