The key themes that defined the year behind us will also shape the one ahead. The most-read articles of 2025 tracked a return ...

Last Defense Academy that my interest was reanimated. The visual novel and strategy-RPG hybrid presents itself as deceivingly ...

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As 2025 comes to an end, GameSpew is wrapping up with a list of the 15 best games released throughout the year.

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A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, left, scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca ...

Loving a college football team can fill your Saturdays with a full slate of feelings: anticipation, joy, fellowship, maybe even some well-earned swagger. And pain. So much pain.