Rad Yeo, a video games critic and tech journalist at the ABC, shares her insights on the gaming renaissance in 2025, highlighting how small studios are breaking into the mainstream. She dives into her top five games, including the highly anticipated *Hollow Knight: Silksong*, praising its challenge and beautiful orchestral score. Rad also discusses *Hades 2*, emphasizing its expanded mechanics and mythic art, before revealing excitement for *Clair Obscure Expedition 33*, a compelling debut from a small studio. Each game showcases the diverse and evolving landscape of gaming.
