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In The Punished Podcast episode 6, we celebrate 28 years of Pokémon! We discuss the formula’s greatest innovations, stagnations, and more.
In The Punished Podcast Episode 5, we share our most anticipated games of 2024, restart our Fantasy Gaming league, and talk some Zelda!
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Punished Series
In The Punished Podcast episode 6, we celebrate 28 years of Pokémon! We discuss the formula’s greatest innovations, stagnations, and more.
In The Punished Podcast Episode 5, we share our most anticipated games of 2024, restart our Fantasy Gaming league, and talk some Zelda!
While Frog Detective is far from perfect, I found that after spending an afternoon with the collection, I could hardly wipe the smile off my face.
In our Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat review, learn why the DMC franchise’s first-ever mobile entry is easily its weakest.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons helped me come to terms with my own personal sacrifices as a son and an older brother.
In our preliminary Fight Crab 2 review, learn whether this absurd, anime-inspired fighting game is worth an early access flier.
In our Death Trick: Double Blind review, learn whether this narrative-based mystery game scratches the investigative itch.
In honor of International Women’s Day, we wrote about 20 of our favorite games made by womxn.
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View AllWhile Frog Detective is far from perfect, I found that after spending an afternoon with the collection, I could hardly wipe the smile off my face.
In our Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat review, learn why the DMC franchise’s first-ever mobile entry is easily its weakest.
In our preliminary Fight Crab 2 review, learn whether this absurd, anime-inspired fighting game is worth an early access flier.
In our Death Trick: Double Blind review, learn whether this narrative-based mystery game scratches the investigative itch.
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Weekend at Dave's
View AllIn our 10th (and final!) episode of Weekend at Dave’s, we hold a 2023 mid-year gaming check-in and conduct our Fantasy waiver wire pick-ups.
To help usher in the new year, The Punished Backlog editorial team hosts a 2023 gaming preview extravaganza, complete with a fantasy draft!
From Halo Infinite and Fable to The Elder Scrolls VI and Starfield, here’s what you can expect from Xbox & Bethesda at E3 2021.
From Final Fantasy XVI to Guardians of the Galaxy rumors, we share our hopes, expectations, and dreams for Square Enix at E3 2021.
From the Breath of the Wild sequel to 2D Metroid rumors, we dive into Nintendo at E3 2021 and share our personal hopes and predictions.
Going through a stressful time? Take care of yourself by playing these video games that promote mental health and well-being.
Punished Notes
View AllIn this edition of Punished Notes, Sam gets into his experience with Golden Sun’s storytelling, the best narrative mechanic of Baldur’s Gate 3, and other thoughts.
Bethesda’s Starfield may be janky, but I’m having a great time. Its mundane moments make the unordinary ones all the more compelling.
It’s a special edition of Punished Notes, as we celebrate Volume 30! To honor the occasion, here are 30 notes for your reading pleasure.
Every time I turn on TOTK, a million thoughts pop into my head that I could potentially write about. Honestly, I’d rather just keep playing.
In Vol. 18 of Punished Notes, I discuss a pair of gaming remakes, MLB The Show’s take on baseball history, and the Super Mario Bros. movie.
In this Punished Notes, I discuss Xbox’s latest hit, a classic from the Nintendo 64 era, HBO’s latest hit show, and more.
Punished Chat
View AllLong lost robot girlfriends, zombies, and fascism, oh my! We get together to discuss this indie horror survival game.
Want a fun way to celebrate, laugh, and/or cry about your favorite games of 2022? Introducing The Punished Backlog’s first ever prop awards.
Favorite characters, problematic approaches to Manuela, figuring out what that whole goddess thing was about… we discuss it all.
We review the first 12 months of the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, including best games, console features, and most anticipated 2022 games.
We celebrate the life and legacy of Microsoft’s second console by chatting about our top Xbox 360 games, moments, and memories.
Wondering what to expect from Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2? Want random speculation on when it’ll release? You’re in the right place.
Punished Favorites
View AllIn honor of International Women’s Day, we wrote about 20 of our favorite games made by womxn.
In anticipation of big 2024 remakes like Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, here’s our staff’s list of most wanted video game remakes.
Looking for new video games to play in 2024? We have you covered. Check out our 13 most anticipated indie games of 2024.
Cozy games empower and engage players in a safe, gentle space. Here are some of the best cozy video games and mechanics in a blooming genre.
Don’t love horror games? Scary moments can still find you. From Zoo Tycoon to The Sims, here are the scariest moments in non-horror games.
All great games start somewhere. In the wake of Starfield’s “start gate” controversy, here are eight of the best video game start screens.