Ranking Our Favorite Video Games Of 2025

Ranking Our Favorite Video Games Of 2025

Author: Game Informer December 26, 2025 Duration: 1:36:24
Game Informer is taking a break for the holidays, but our editors sat down to record a podcast and rank their favorite games of 2025. Each editor shares a breakdown of their top 10 Game of the Year lists, including must-play games like Ghost of Yotei, Avowed, Trails in the Sky: FC, Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, and Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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00:00 - Introduction
03:35 - Alex Van Aken's Top 10 Games of 2025
36:25 - Marcus Stewart's 2025 Top 10 Games
52:12 - Charles Harte's Game of the Year List
01:12:29 - Eric Van Allen's GOTY Picks
01:21:07 - Kyle Hilliard's Top 10 Games of 2025

Every Thursday, the conversation starts up again with Alex Van Aken, Kyle Hilliard, Marcus Stewart, and Charles Harte. The Game Informer Show is where that weekly chat lives, a place to dig into the headlines, dissect new releases, and sometimes get a first look at what's coming next. It feels less like a formal broadcast and more like pulling up a chair with friends who happen to have their fingers on the pulse of the entire video game world. You'll hear their honest reactions to the week's biggest news, thoughtful reviews that go beyond a simple score, and discussions that can jump from a beloved classic to a hot new indie title in a single segment. The regular crew is often joined by other editors from Game Informer's staff, as well as developers and special guests who bring unique insider perspectives. Tuning into this podcast means getting a comprehensive, entertaining, and deeply informed take on the games you're playing now and the ones you'll be excited about tomorrow. It's a consistent weekly check-in for anyone who wants to stay connected to the broader culture and business of gaming, all delivered with a blend of expertise and genuine enthusiasm that makes the industry feel a little smaller and a lot more interesting.
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