James Mastromarino
NPR producer and editor of NPR's gaming coverage who contributes expertise on video games and recommends titles for NPR's best-of-year roundups.
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Dec 30, 2025 • 20min
2025 Best Video Games
In this engaging discussion, James Mastromarino, NPR's gaming expert, and Vincent Acavino, producer and game reporter, dive into the best video games of 2025. They explore the unique blend of style and storytelling in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and delve into the chilling experience of Silent Hill F set in 1960s Japan. Hades II is praised for its expanded narrative, while Butcher’s Creek offers lo-fi horror with a satirical twist. They also touch on The Roottrees Are Dead, an intriguing archival puzzler, perfect for puzzle enthusiasts.
