2025 Highlights: Top Movies, Gaming, and Adventure Games for Every Genre Enthusiast
The Best Reviewed Movies of 2025
Rock Paper Shotgun’s round-up highlights the top-reviewed films of 2025, showcasing critically acclaimed movies that stood out for their storytelling, direction, and performances.
- The seventh RPS Christmas Cracker 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The RPS Selection Box: James’ bonus games of the year 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The sixth RPS Christmas Cracker 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The Backbone Pro Mobile Gaming Controller Is Back Down to Its Lowest Price Ever — IGN
- The RPS 100: Reader Edition (2025) – your favourite games of all time — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The fifth RPS Christmas Cracker 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The RPS Selection Box: Ollie’s bonus games of the year 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The Best Reviewed Movies of 2025 — IGN
- The fourth RPS Christmas Cracker 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The Testament of Ann Lee Review — IGN
Best Gaming Handheld of 2025
In the latest PC Gamer Hardware Awards, the best gaming handheld of 2025 was chosen based on performance, portability, and features. The winner delivered a powerful portable gaming experience with high-end specs in an ultra-compact form factor.
- PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming handheld of 2025 — PC Gamer
- PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming laptop of 2025 — PC Gamer
“Fallout Season 2: A Deep Dive into Easter Eggs and Gameplay Details”
Eurogamer’s Todd Howard teases the continuation of Fallout 5 development, while IGN explores 25 new video game details and Easter eggs revealed in season two’s second episode, highlighting the game’s immersive world-building and narrative depth.
- “We’ve had a full team on Fallout for a long time” – Todd Howard stokes Fallout 5 fires as second TV season roars into life — Eurogamer
- Fallout Season 2: 25 Video Game Details and Easter Eggs in Episode 2 — IGN
- Fallout Season 2, Episode 2 Review — IGN
In 2025, Secret Hunting in Deltarune and Kindness in Winter Burrow Highlighted the Joy of Exploration
Eurogamer’s articles from late December 2025 reflect on how secret hunting in Deltarune evoked nostalgia for childhood adventures, while Winter Burrow demonstrated the power of kindness. Elden Ring’s Nightreign served as a playground for experimentation, showing how exploration and discovery remain central to gaming joy.
- In 2025, Deltarune reminded me of the joy and importance of secret hunting — Eurogamer
- In 2025, Winter Burrow showed how a little kindness goes a long way — Eurogamer
- In 2025, Elden Ring Nightreign was my playground for experimentation — Eurogamer
Stranger Things Season 5: Big Reveal and Major Plot Twists
The Duffer Brothers reveal key details about Stranger Things Season 5, including major character returns, shocking plot twists, and the return of a beloved foe. Spoilers abound for Vol. 2.
- Stranger Things’ Duffer Brothers First Told Netflix About the Big Season 5 Reveal Before Season 1 Even Came Out — IGN
- Stranger Things: Season 5, Vol. 2 Spoiler Review — IGN
Tiny Bookshop Delivers the Perfect Reading Connection
Discover how a tiny bookshop’s exceptional recommendation turned an ordinary moment into a cherished memory, highlighting the power of personalized literary connections.
Blade Director Reassures Fans with Soothing Message: ‘Please Be Patient, It Will Be a Special Game’
In response to player suffering from technical issues during Blade’s release, the game director expressed empathy and encouraged patience, promising an unforgettable gaming experience.
Obsidian’s Best Early Access Survival Game in 2025: Grounded
In a year marked by Obsidian’s release of multiple RPGs, the studio’s standout game was the early access survival title Grounded, which blended crafting and exploration with its immersive world.