Get Played Game of the Year Watch 2025
Nov 2, 2025
Dive into a lively discussion about the contenders for Game of the Year 2025! The hosts explore exciting titles like Hades 2 and Ghost of Yotei, weighing their merits and the qualities that define gaming's zeitgeist. Discover the surprise indie hit Claire Obscur Expedition 33 and the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong. Debate the cultural impact of games, along with playful tangents on tech innovations and personal gaming experiences. Who will claim the title? Tune in for their predictions!
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Grandma Wakes And Sees Modern Games
- Heather introduced her grandmother who woke from a 40-year coma and reacted to modern games with delight.
- The story framed how radically games have changed since the 1980s and set a playful tone for the GOTY discussion.
Two GOTY Lenses: Personal Vs. Consensus
- The hosts treat GOTY as both personal awards and a measure of the wider gaming conversation.
- They differentiate between their podcast awards and industry consensus like The Game Awards or Steam.
Zeitgeist Driven By Discussion, Not Just Sales
- The hosts note that online discussion shapes perceived zeitgeist more than raw audience size.
- Games that spark online discourse (Fortnite, Clash of Clans) drive cultural visibility regardless of niche popularity.