From awe-inspiring vistas and surreal scenarios to superb performance and technical wizardry - these titles excelled above all else.
Stealth, in all its subtle and chaotic permutations, remains as endearing in games as ever, especially in this year's big releases.
From great stories, intense combat, and some incredibly designed worlds, the action adventure genre has been a gift that kept on giving in 2025.
As live-service remains a risk and most co-op titles fall by the wayside, single-player games continue to dominate the industry.
Whether it's sprawling landscapes, mountains or intricately designed cities, these game worlds were full of exciting sights.
From massive role-playing games and open worlds to co-op titles with tons of replay value, these titles kept us busy throughout the year.
For those of us who like to play solo, this year has given us some absolute delights, and one or two masterpieces that will continue to top our list of favorites.
Brian Fleming will be succeeded by long-time creative and technical leads Jason Connell and Adrian Bentley alongside Nate Fox.
We've had some incredible open world titles keeping us occupied this year, but only one of them has left us captivated by its beauty and allure. Read on and find out which world is the one that has us...
PS5 players rejoice! 2025 has been a buffet of great titles. Here are the best of the best.
Sony's offering is a fancy piece of tech, but are developers making the best use of its expansive feature set? Well, some of them are, at least.
These games excel at hooking players right in the opening hours. No slow burn, no frills, just pure awesome from the start.
With such a packed year of acclaimed video game releases, which one will run away with the most coveted award of the season?
Which stands out for delivering the best combat, world design, quests and visuals? Check our ultimate comparison to find out.
You can also turn off fall damage, remap the right directional button to accommodate touchpad functions, and much more.
Venture into a new playthrough with all of your weapons, armor, and skills, and partake in even more challenging difficulties.
Ultimately, the complexity was reduced to bring down the overall development time, since it would involve "doubling your art".
Sony Interactive Entertainment has also scored a collective 19 nominations between Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yōtei.
With so many great releases this year, the PS5's list of must-play titles grows ever larger. Check out the very best of the best here.
Sucker Punch's critically-acclaimed open-world title records impressive numbers, especially compared to Ghost of Tsushima.
