QD’s Top 10 Games of 2025 The top video games of 2025! After lengthy discussions and an internal voting process, we’ve officially locked in our top 10.

What are your top games of 2025?

It was a fantastic year for gaming. From an abundance of incredible RPGs, a new console, marvellous 3D platformers and gaming stories we’ll remember forever — this year had it all.

Our full GOTY list is live at QD now.

#goty #gaming #videogames

Preview | Super Meat Boy 3D: ‘Unforgiving As Ever’ (PC) There's a Super Meat Boy 3D demo available on PC now. We've played it, here's what we think about this brutal platformer refresh.

During The Game Awards, indie studio Sluggerfly dropped a demo for Super Meat Boy 3D, giving players a small bite of what this notoriously tough platformer looks like in this new perspective.

We played it — our thoughts at QD now.

#SuperMeatBoy3D #TheGameAwards

Review | Skate Story: ‘Sinfully Spectacular’ (PS5) Skate Story is a surreal skateboarding adventure from solo developer Sam Eng. It blends stylish skating with abstract storytelling, hypnotic music, and a dreamlike Underworld as you grind, flip, and battle demons on a mission to eat the Moon. Weird huh?

“Skate Story is weird, confident, and completely committed to its vibe. It doesn’t care if everything makes sense, as long as it feels right — and more often than not, it absolutely does.”

Jules’ review is live at QD now.

#SkateStory #DevolverDigital

Review | Tingus Goose: ‘What the F***?’ (PC) Tingus Goose is one of the most addictive and messed up games of 2025. If you're into weird idle games with upgrades, this is for you.

"Tingus Goose is one of the most addictive and messed up games of 2025. I don’t think I’ve ever played anything quite like it. Developers Sweatychair claim to 'sell WTF for a living' and you really are getting what you pay for here."

Read more from Jules at QD now.

#TingusGoose #Sweatychair

GoChess Wizard Mini Brings Harry Potter Magic to the Classic Game If you ever watched Ron sacrifice himself in that giant wizard’s chess match and thought, “Yeah, I’d like a go at that — but maybe without the risk of being flattened,” GoChess Wizard Mini is the next best thing.

"If you ever watched Ron sacrifice himself in that giant wizard’s chess match and thought, “Yeah, I’d like a go at that — but maybe without the risk of being flattened,” GoChess Wizard Mini is the next best thing."

More at QD now.

#HarryPotter #Chess #Tabletop #GoChess

Hands-on with Resident Evil Requiem: ‘The Zombies Have Evolved’ If this early slice of Resident Evil 9 is anything to go by, survival horror fans are in for a fresh change of undies.

If this early slice of Resident Evil 9 is anything to go by, survival horror fans are in need for a fresh change of undies.

Our interview with producer Masato Kumazawa-san at QD now.

#RE9 #ResidentEvilRequiem #Capcom

Xbox to launch monstrosity of a collaboration with Crocs Xbox and Crocs are unleashing a limited-edition footwear crossover and it's going on sale this week. Here's what you need to know.

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Xbox and Crocs are unleashing a limited-edition footwear crossover and it's going on sale this week. Would you wear them?

Tides of Annihilation gets new Boss Fight gameplay trailer The new Tides of Annihilation trailer features an epic new boss fight, showcasing the spectacular action in store for fans.

The new Tides of Annihilation trailer features an epic new boss fight, showcasing the spectacular action in store for fans.

More at QD.

Preview | Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined: ‘A Big Upgrade & More’ Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is yet another remake of a classic, updating the ambitious JRPG for modern audiences. Taking a significant jump from their remakes of Dragon Quest 1 & 2, developers Square Enix have leapt all the way to remaking the seventh PlayStation title, just over ten years since its previous 3DS remake in 2013. Thankfully, fans of the series will be happy to know that the remake here is more than just a port of the 3DS version.

Preview | Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined: ‘A Big Upgrade & More’

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is yet another remake of a classic, updating the ambitious JRPG for modern audiences. Taking a significant jump from their remakes of Dragon Quest 1 & 2, developers Square Enix have leapt all the way to remaking…

Review | Secrets of Blackrock Manor – Escape Room (Nintendo Switch 2) Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room offers a challenging and thought-provoking experience, but its puzzle logic is confusing and its story is lacking. Our review.

"It’s a first-person, 3D puzzler with graphics not too dissimilar to Blue Prince, but the truth is the game is far from the ideal puzzle adventure I was hoping for."

Read more from Jules at QD.

#SecretsofBlackrockManor #PuzzleGame

Review | Dispatch: ‘Zero to Hero’ (PS5) Superhero workplace-comedy Dispatch is not only hilarious, it also has a lot of heart. It’s packed with witty banter, exciting action, and tough choices. Our review.

Dispatch somehow nails both comedy and drama, while packing in exciting action, filthy jokes, and tough decisions. It’s at the top of its genre.

More from Shaun at QD now.

@theadhocstudio #Dispatch #PlayStation5

Review | The Berlin Apartment: ‘History Through Human Stories’ (PC) Few cities carry history quite like Berlin — layered, public, and deeply personal for those who lived it. The Berlin Apartment uses this backdrop to tell small, human stories set across decades of dramatic change. For me, it’s a reminder that games can do history as well as any other medium, turning tactile exploration and found objects into something quietly moving.

“The Berlin Apartment is a quiet game that does a lot with small moments. Its stories are moving and deeply personal — lingering in your mind well after the credits roll, without ever feeling melodramatic.”

More from Tim at QD now.

Review in Progress | Forestrike: ‘No Foresight’ (Nintendo Switch) Forestrike has a lot to admire. On first glance, the pixel-art and painted stills are brimming with character. Every punch, swing of a weapon, and dodge is accompanied by sharp animations, capturing the visual flair of a classic martial arts film. However, a myriad of performance issues are holding the game back, not allowing me to complete it — which is why this review is only “so far”.

“Forestrike has a lot to admire. On first glance, the pixel-art and painted stills are brimming with character. However, a myriad of performance issues on the Switch version are holding the game back…”

Review | Winter Burrow: ‘A Chill You Can Feel’ (PC) Winter Burrow is a charming, cosy woodland survival game about a mouse restoring their childhood home. After the loss of your parents, it’s up to you — and your Aunty Betulina — to bring life back to the burrow. Winter has come, and it’s here to stay. My little tree trunk. After about 10 hours in-game, Winter Burrow left me feeling both content and a little frosty — and not just because Melbourne’s in another Spring of Deception.

If you’ve got patience for repetition and love your survival cosies with a dash of challenge, Winter Burrow is a delightful little pick-up. A few small bugs could use patching, but nothing game-breaking. It’s the kind of title best enjoyed with a hot cocoa and a thick blanket — just prepare to do a…

Coffee Talk Tokyo ordered and ready to serve in 2026 In Coffee Talk Tokyo, players will step into the role of a barista-slash-therapist in 2025 Tokyo, serving up drinks (and advice) to humans, ghosts, and yokai alike — no discrimination here! The official release date was unveiled today — read more at QD now.

Coffee Talk Tokyo ordered and ready to serve in 2026

DAMON and BABY to be born early 2026 A cursed demon king and a baby walk into 2026. DAMON and BABY brings twin-stick chaos and cartoon charm to PlayStation.

"DAMON and BABY to be born early 2026! I know — that’s probably the weirdest headline I’ve ever written. But it fits perfectly for DAMON and BABY, the new action-adventure-exploration-shooter from Arc System Works, revealed during State of Play Japan."

inKONBINI fully stocked for April 2026 Hold on to your konbini socks — State of Play Japan just confirmed inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories will be released in early 2026. There’s still no set date in April (damn), but it’s nice to finally have a semi-permanent window for one of my most anticipated cosies. For the uninitiated (and slightly less konbini-obsessed), inKONBINI s a narrative-driven convenience store sim set in early 1990s Japan.

Hold on to your konbini socks — State of Play Japan just confirmed inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories will be released in early 2026.

PlayStation’s new 27-inch monitor unveiled, but it’s unclear if it’s coming to Australia Sony has unveiled a slick new gaming monitor designed for the PlayStation 5 during Wednesday's State of Play event.

Sony has unveiled a slick new gaming monitor designed for the PlayStation 5 during today's State of Play event. While it looks the part, it's uncertain if we'll ever see it released in Australia. What do you think? Let us know below.

#PlayStation #PS5

The Food of Pokémon Legends: Z-A: ‘They’re eating the Fidough, they’re eating the Litleo’ Pokémon Legends: Z-A isn’t quite the visual feast I'd hoped for, but it does have a few tasty details that make me consider leaving a tip.

"The series highlighted the edibility of Magikarp — hell, the Pokémon Tatsugiri looks exactly like sushi on rice — but when every “animal” in the game is a Pokémon... What's happening to the Milktanks, Fidough, and Vanilite of the world!?"

More at QD now.

#PokemonLegendsZA #Nintendo

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Ninja Gaiden 4 doesn’t pull punches when it comes to its brutal amount of bloodshed, but is it the goriest game of the year?

Read more at QD.

#NinjaGaiden4 @teamninjastudio @platinumgames_official

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Review | A Pizza Delivery: ‘Not Quite Hot Enough’ Like a pizza pulled out of the oven too soon, A Pizza Delivery never quite delivers the way it should. Our review.

“A Pizza Delivery is a game that feels close to something special. It's a small, moody story about delivering a pizza in a strange, disconnected town… But like a pizza pulled out of the oven too soon, it never quite delivers the way it should.”

Read Sam’s review at QD now.

#APizzaDelivery…

Review | Foolish Mortals (PC) If you love a good ghost story mixed with puzzles, southern charm, and dark magic — Foolish Mortals is your next cosy obsession. Set in Louisiana in 1933, this point-and-click adventure from Inklingwood Studios brings together mystery and a touch of the supernatural, all wrapped in beautiful hand-drawn art. From the very first scene Foolish Mortals filled me with childhood nostalgia, feeling like a love letter to classic adventure games like…

“If you love a good ghost story mixed with puzzles, southern charm, and dark magic — Foolish Mortals is your next cosy obsession.

Set in Louisiana in 1933, this point-and-click adventure from Inklingwood Studios brings together mystery and a touch of the supernatural, all wrapped in beautiful…

Magic The Gathering | Card Reveal: Avatar: The Last Airbender ‘Insurrection’ We're thrilled to reveal a new card from the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set: Avatar: The Last Airbender. Introducing source material card: Insurrection.

We're thrilled to reveal a new card from the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set: Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Introducing source material card: Insurrection.

This card is a frame taken from the iconic animated series.

Read more at QD.

#MagicTheGathering #MTGxATLA #Avatar #mtg #magicthegathering

Video games releasing in November 2025 Nintendo lead the charge this month with both Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and Kirby Air Riders set to release. But the fun doesn't end there. Here are our most anticipated games for November 2025.

Nintendo lead the charge in November with both Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and Kirby Air Riders set to release. But the fun doesn't end there.

Head to QD for all of our most anticipated games for November 2025.

#Gaming #VideoGames #Nintendo #Xbox #PlayStation

Two Point Museum on Switch 2 is a standout exhibit Two Point Museum on Nintendo Switch 2 might now be my preferred way to play — mouse controls or not.

"Two Point Museum on Nintendo Switch 2 might now be my preferred way to play — mouse controls or not."

Read more at QD.

#TwoPointMuseum #TwoPoint #SEGA #Gaming #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch2

Pokémon Legends: Z-A: ‘The Kids Are Alright’ Kids don't care about the graphical quality in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, they care about fun gameplay and cute characters which Z-A has in spades.

"Kids don't care about the graphical quality in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, they care about fun gameplay and cute characters, which Z-A has in spades."

#Pokemon @pokemon @nintendoaunz

Open-world racer Wreckcreation is out now: ‘We have Burnout at home’ Burnout fan? Wreckcreation has plenty to offer. Unfortunately, it doesn’t quite make it to the finish line.

Burnout fan? Wreckcreation has plenty to offer. Unfortunately, it doesn’t quite make it to the finish line.

Read more at QD.

#Wreckcreation #Gaming #THQ

Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to PlayStation 5: ‘It really is an entirely fresh take’ A full remake of the original Halo has been unveiled, rebuilt from the ground up and launching on next year. We caught up with the creators.

A full remake of the original Halo has been unveiled, rebuilt from the ground up and launching on next year.

We played a 25 minute demo of Halo: Campaign Evolved and caught up with the creators.

More at QD now.

#Halo #HaloCampaignEvolved #Xbox #PlayStation

Review | Absolum: ‘Run It Back’ (PS5) Absolum brings a fresh take to the roguelite genre combining Beat 'em up combat, stunning artwork, and a deep and evolving fantasy world. Even after beating the game multiple times, I’m still running it back, testing my skills and uncovering new secrets.

Absolum brings a fresh take to the roguelite genre combining Beat 'em up combat, stunning artwork, and a deep and evolving fantasy world.

Even after beating the game multiple times, I’m still running it back, testing my skills and uncovering new secrets.

@absolumgame #Absolum @dotemugames

Grounded 2 takes arachnophobia mode to the next level We caught up with Eidos Montreal's Justin Vasquez and Obsidian Entertainment's Miles Winzeler to talk scary spiders and Grounded 2.

Last week, QD caught up with Justin Vasquez, Creative Director at Eidos Montreal and Miles Winzeler, Producer at Obsidian Entertainment, to talk scary spiders and all things Grounded 2.

Check it out at QD now.

#Grounded2 #Xbox #ObsidianEntertainment #EdiosMontreal