Giant Bombcast Game of the Year 2025: Day 1
Dec 23, 2025
The discussion kicks off with the unique 'Oh That Feels Cool' award, celebrating satisfying gameplay moments and epic mechanics. The panel debates standout hardware like the AYN Thor and its retro capabilities. Hilarious banter arises as they tackle the 'Worst Blight,' naming the infamous Trespasser as a top contender. An engaging segment explores games best suited for a relaxed vibe, with Luminous Arise crowned as the top pick. Finally, new character favorites emerge, with Chase from Dispatch taking home the title of Best New Character!
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Choose Versatile Retro Handhelds
- The AYN Thor was praised for delivering a tangible, high-quality retro handheld experience across many systems.
- If you value versatility and retro emulation, consider handhelds like the AYN Thor over incremental 'fixes' to existing consoles.
Bad Games Can Be Interesting And Infamous
- The Blight Club segment framed 'best' and 'worst' bad games as separate but meaningful categories.
- Trespasser earned 'best blight' for being intriguingly bad, while Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust won 'worst' for offensive, broken design.
Win By Making Multiplayer Events Entertaining
- When competing with peer outlets on multiplayer events, prioritize teamwork and spectacle to win public showdowns.
- The panel repeatedly credited coordinated, entertaining streams (e.g., Baby Steps, Monaco 2) as effective ways to beat other outlets.