Overview
- Year-end picks from Telangana Today, Marin Independent Journal and XboxEra converge on an indie-led 2025 with only a few AAA exceptions.
- Hades II draws wide acclaim as a standout overall experience, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is highlighted as a top RPG and adventure.
- ARC Raiders is praised as one of the year’s premier multiplayer experiences, including XboxEra’s nod as best multiplayer game.
- XboxEra’s Jon names Blue Prince his personal Game of the Year, reinforcing the spotlight on smaller, inventive projects.
- Coverage links the consensus to growing distrust of AI-made content, even as select AAA titles like Donkey Kong Bananza and DOOM: The Dark Ages earn nods.