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December 26, 2025
The Dominik Diamond alternative game of the year awards 2025
There was no shortage of fun and video games in the Diamond household in the last 12 months. Which ones did we play so much our thumbs hurt? And which one saved my soul? Let the ceremony begin … The 20 best video games of 2025
TL;DR
- Eldest daughter's top games: Just Dance 2024, Horizon Zero Dawn, Pikmin, and Cityscapes on phone.
- Middle son's top game: Overwatch.
- Youngest daughter's top game: Resident Evil Biohazard, with achievements in The Sims.
- Wife's top games: Crash Bandicoot: It's About Time and Woodle on phone.
- Minecraft is mentioned as a game the author teases their son about playing.
- Eldest daughter is recognized as the most impressive gaming family member for Just Dance 2024.
- Author's most played game: Marvel Snap, later regretted due to microtransactions.
- Games the author wished they played more: Doom: The Dark Ages and Blue Prince.
- Balatro is highlighted as the game that saved the author's soul.
- Outer Worlds 2 received criticism, leading to a strong negative email response.
- Hollow Knight: Silksong is a game the author did not enjoy.
- Gaming scandals of 2025 include EA's partnerships and the cost of Outer Worlds 2.
- Clair Obscur, Despelote, and Bananza are games the author would name children after.
- The author's right thumb joint aches most from gaming.
- Anticipated games include GTA 6 for 2026 and The Witcher 4 for 2036.
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