Game Scoop! Game Scoop! 835: You Picked the Games of the Century - Did You Choose Poorly or Wisely?
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Dec 12, 2025 The hosts dive into your top 25 games of the century, discussing standout titles like Portal 2 for its storytelling and Bloodborne's haunting design. They reminisce about the cultural impact of World of Warcraft and the narrative depth in The Last of Us Part II. Expect lively debates on Breath of the Wild's game-changing open world and the emotional stakes of Mass Effect 2. Plus, they tackle the mysteries of Elden Ring and play a fun round of Video Game 20 Questions!
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Community Curated Top-25
- Scoop Nation voted to create a community-ranked list of the top 25 games of the century, not the hosts.
- The hosts emphasize this is a crowd-sourced consensus, framing the episode around listener choices.
Flight-Deck Discovery
- Sam described discovering and binge-playing the indie card roguelike on a flight to Japan.
- He said the game melted away entire flights and kept him playing nonstop.
Puzzles Meet Dramatic Storytelling
- Portal 2 is praised for blending compact puzzle design with expanded storytelling and co-op.
- The hosts highlight its memorable in-game ending that isn't a cutscene.