Gaming In The Wild - Video Game Reviews 276: GOTY 2025 #3: The Listener Vote (with Blinkoom)
Dec 21, 2025
Join Blinkoom (Steve), a passionate games commentator and streamer, as he dives into the thrilling results of the 2025 GOTY vote. They discuss Blinkoom's top picks, including the narrative depth of Citizen Sleeper 2 and the nostalgic thrills of Donkey Kong Bonanza. Discover insights on innovative games like Lumines Arise's VR rhythm and the emotional storytelling of And Roger. Plus, explore the impressive world of titles like Hades 2 and Hollow Knight: Silksong, all while reflecting on community-driven voting dynamics!
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Public Streamed Listmaking Ritual
- Blinkoom described his ritual stream method of publicly whittling a long GOTY list into a top ten while reacting to chat feedback.
- He uses chat, friends, and his wife as real-time checks to avoid recency bias and refine rankings.
Use Public Debate To Beat Recency Bias
- When building a personal GOTY list, publicly discuss and argue your picks to test biases and refine choices.
- Use audience feedback and trusted friends to catch recency bias and confirm priorities.
Indie Titles Can Sweep Consensus
- Expedition 33 and Blueprints emerged as culturally dominant indie hits that polarized but excited audiences.
- High production polish plus inventive systems made Expedition 33 broadly appealing in 2025.