Mark Goninon
@choicestgames.com
Has an eclectic taste in PC games, music and movies but grew up on point 'n' click adventures, Level 42 and cheesy Arnie action flicks back in the day.
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Mark Goninon
@choicestgames.com
· Nov 17
Choicest Games
A PC gaming blog with PC game reviews, game soundtrack reviews, feature articles and opinion pieces on the world of PC gaming.
www.choicestgames.com
Hi everyone, I'm Mark G. If you'd like to read PC game reviews (for AAA, indie and retro games), soundtrack reviews, feature articles and more, be sure to check out Choicest Games
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A classic resurrected two decades later with some neat QoL features but its oldschool, punishing difficulty might not appeal to everyone
Supaplex Review
A PC gaming blog with PC game reviews, game soundtrack reviews, feature articles and opinion pieces on the world of PC gaming.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:40 PM
A classic resurrected two decades later with some neat QoL features but its oldschool, punishing difficulty might not appeal to everyone
Slightly diminish a game:
Where in the Backyard is Carmen Sandiego?
Where in the Backyard is Carmen Sandiego?
Slightly diminish a game:
Pillars of A While.
Pillars of A While.
Slightly diminish a game:
Date A Few Things!
Date A Few Things!
January 28, 2026 at 6:13 AM
Slightly diminish a game:
Where in the Backyard is Carmen Sandiego?
Where in the Backyard is Carmen Sandiego?
Feels a bit cut-down to some degree when compared to BF2042, but it's a mix of the same old (modern) Battlefield with some little (but welcome) QoL features.
Battlefield 6 Review
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January 18, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Feels a bit cut-down to some degree when compared to BF2042, but it's a mix of the same old (modern) Battlefield with some little (but welcome) QoL features.
Not a bad FMV game thanks to multiple endings and renowned actors.
The Complex Review
A PC gaming blog with PC game reviews, game soundtrack reviews, feature articles and opinion pieces on the world of PC gaming.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Not a bad FMV game thanks to multiple endings and renowned actors.
Each year I take a moment to reflect on all the awesome talent that has covered and remixed PC game music and then share some of my favourites. Sadly, there's been a marked increase in AI slop this year but thankfully there's still a lot of genuine talent out there.
Top 10 PC Game Music Covers and Remixes of 2025
A PC gaming blog with PC game reviews, game soundtrack reviews, feature articles and opinion pieces on the world of PC gaming.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Each year I take a moment to reflect on all the awesome talent that has covered and remixed PC game music and then share some of my favourites. Sadly, there's been a marked increase in AI slop this year but thankfully there's still a lot of genuine talent out there.
Introduce yourself with 4 indie games
January 7, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Introduce yourself with 4 indie games
Happy New Year to all my loyal readers!
Probably no surprise but I hardly made a dent in my backlog last year.
Probably no surprise but I hardly made a dent in my backlog last year.
Happy New Year!
A PC gaming blog with PC game reviews, game soundtrack reviews, feature articles and opinion pieces on the world of PC gaming.
www.choicestgames.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Happy New Year to all my loyal readers!
Probably no surprise but I hardly made a dent in my backlog last year.
Probably no surprise but I hardly made a dent in my backlog last year.
A charming, oldschool shooter that's still pretty challenging and best played with a friend.
The Chaos Engine Review
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December 30, 2025 at 9:43 AM
A charming, oldschool shooter that's still pretty challenging and best played with a friend.
Pretty faithful to the Netflix series and even has a similar gameplay loop to the original games but not many cities are available to visit and clues can be somewhat uninspired.
Carmen Sandiego Review
A PC gaming blog with PC game reviews, game soundtrack reviews, feature articles and opinion pieces on the world of PC gaming.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Pretty faithful to the Netflix series and even has a similar gameplay loop to the original games but not many cities are available to visit and clues can be somewhat uninspired.
Anyone get new games during the Steam sale? Managed to get the following:
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
The Great War: Western Front
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie
Dispatch
The Crimson Diamond
(it's so hard to pick when you have 400+ games on your wishlist :( )
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
The Great War: Western Front
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie
Dispatch
The Crimson Diamond
(it's so hard to pick when you have 400+ games on your wishlist :( )
December 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Anyone get new games during the Steam sale? Managed to get the following:
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
The Great War: Western Front
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie
Dispatch
The Crimson Diamond
(it's so hard to pick when you have 400+ games on your wishlist :( )
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
The Great War: Western Front
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie
Dispatch
The Crimson Diamond
(it's so hard to pick when you have 400+ games on your wishlist :( )
4 games that defined my 2025
December 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
4 games that defined my 2025
It's an endless runner for people who love rescuing cats. Otherwise, not much else to say about this game.
Jones on Fire Review
A PC gaming blog with PC game reviews, game soundtrack reviews, feature articles and opinion pieces on the world of PC gaming.
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December 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
It's an endless runner for people who love rescuing cats. Otherwise, not much else to say about this game.
It's that time of the year again. Time to pick 10 games that we've got our eyes on that are apparently releasing next year.
10 Most Anticipated PC Games of 2026
A PC gaming blog with PC game reviews, game soundtrack reviews, feature articles and opinion pieces on the world of PC gaming.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It's that time of the year again. Time to pick 10 games that we've got our eyes on that are apparently releasing next year.
Stardew Valley, Civ VII, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Mafia III and Fallout New Vegas were my tops games on Steam in terms of playtime this year
[GoC] Col. Mustard's STEAM REPLAY 2025
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December 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Stardew Valley, Civ VII, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Mafia III and Fallout New Vegas were my tops games on Steam in terms of playtime this year
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Choicest Games Top 100, I thought why not do a revised one. There's a lot you'd normally expect on a Top 100 list but there are a few you probably wouldn't too.
Choicest Games Top 100 - 2025 Edition
A PC gaming blog with PC game reviews, game soundtrack reviews, feature articles and opinion pieces on the world of PC gaming.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Choicest Games Top 100, I thought why not do a revised one. There's a lot you'd normally expect on a Top 100 list but there are a few you probably wouldn't too.
I have a bad habit of coming up with what I think are neat ideas but not quite realising how much work is actually involved until it's too late. ALMOST finished a 10th anniversary edition of a Top 100 PC Games for the blog, but looking at the 14,000+ words now and questioning my life choices!
December 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I have a bad habit of coming up with what I think are neat ideas but not quite realising how much work is actually involved until it's too late. ALMOST finished a 10th anniversary edition of a Top 100 PC Games for the blog, but looking at the 14,000+ words now and questioning my life choices!
BlueSky asked me to verify my age today. Guess the U16 social media ban is now in full swing here in Australia.
December 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
BlueSky asked me to verify my age today. Guess the U16 social media ban is now in full swing here in Australia.
Never thought I'd see the day that Smooth McGroove did a Doom E1M1 cover, but that day has come.
Doom - E1M1 - At Doom's Gate Acapella
YouTube video by Smooth McGroove
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Never thought I'd see the day that Smooth McGroove did a Doom E1M1 cover, but that day has come.
These podcasts topped my #SpotifyWrapped. Thanks to @theretrohour.com, @fallofcivilizations.com, Quest Quest, Kinda Funny Games and CGG for getting me through this year.
My Top Podcasts of 2025
Spotify
www.spotify.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
These podcasts topped my #SpotifyWrapped. Thanks to @theretrohour.com, @fallofcivilizations.com, Quest Quest, Kinda Funny Games and CGG for getting me through this year.
Quote with 5 games in your backlog!
- The Outer Worlds
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Outer Wilds
- Psychonauts 2
- The Witcher 3
(And what do you mean only 5 games? Can't I pick 100? 1,000? Anyway, I've picked ones which I'm sure to shock others 😄)
- The Outer Worlds
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Outer Wilds
- Psychonauts 2
- The Witcher 3
(And what do you mean only 5 games? Can't I pick 100? 1,000? Anyway, I've picked ones which I'm sure to shock others 😄)
Quote with 5 games in your backlog!
- Red Dead Redemption
- RDR2
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Divinity Original Sin
- Divinity Original Sin 2
- Bonus: Oblivion
These have all been purchased and are sitting there like "so... she's playing Skyrim again, huh?" 😅
I did start Oblivion when it came out tho
- Red Dead Redemption
- RDR2
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Divinity Original Sin
- Divinity Original Sin 2
- Bonus: Oblivion
These have all been purchased and are sitting there like "so... she's playing Skyrim again, huh?" 😅
I did start Oblivion when it came out tho
Quote with 5 games in your backlog!
- Cyberpunk 2077
- When the Night Comes
- Date Everything
- Tears of the Kingdom
- Baldurs Gate 3
I'm just going with games I haven't managed to complete yet due to reasons
- Cyberpunk 2077
- When the Night Comes
- Date Everything
- Tears of the Kingdom
- Baldurs Gate 3
I'm just going with games I haven't managed to complete yet due to reasons
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Quote with 5 games in your backlog!
- The Outer Worlds
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Outer Wilds
- Psychonauts 2
- The Witcher 3
(And what do you mean only 5 games? Can't I pick 100? 1,000? Anyway, I've picked ones which I'm sure to shock others 😄)
- The Outer Worlds
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Outer Wilds
- Psychonauts 2
- The Witcher 3
(And what do you mean only 5 games? Can't I pick 100? 1,000? Anyway, I've picked ones which I'm sure to shock others 😄)
Smooth McGroove is known for his excellent acapella renditions of video game music and this one based off Stardew Valley's "Nature's Crescendo" doesn't disappoint.
Stardew Valley - Nature's Crescendo Acapella!
YouTube video by Smooth McGroove
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Smooth McGroove is known for his excellent acapella renditions of video game music and this one based off Stardew Valley's "Nature's Crescendo" doesn't disappoint.
Interesting article especially for those that review games. Talks about how imperfect a scoring system is and how writing reviews can very much be influenced by real world events at a certain time and place.
Revisiting Dragon Age: The Veilguard - one year on, how have our thoughts changed on BioWare's opinion-splitting RPG?
For a year, on and off, I've been thinking about Dragon Age: The Veilguard. More specifically, I've been thinking about…
www.eurogamer.net
November 1, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Interesting article especially for those that review games. Talks about how imperfect a scoring system is and how writing reviews can very much be influenced by real world events at a certain time and place.
Anyone listen to a composer's back catalogue and are amazed how diverse it can be? For example, Trevor Morris is probably well known in gaming circles for the Dragon Age Inquisition OST but did you know he also did this 80s infomercial style track from SimCity Societies?
Simoleon Beat
YouTube video by Release - Topic
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Anyone listen to a composer's back catalogue and are amazed how diverse it can be? For example, Trevor Morris is probably well known in gaming circles for the Dragon Age Inquisition OST but did you know he also did this 80s infomercial style track from SimCity Societies?
PC Gamer Top 100 is out for this year. It's been 10 years since Choicest Games did a Top 100 and am inspired to do another, PC Gamer style (with some weighting on uniqueness and importance of titles). Will probably use 7+ / 10 titles rated on the blog as it gives roughly 300 titles to start with.
The top 100 PC games
Welcome to the 2025 edition of the PC Gamer Top 100—our annual list of the best PC games you can play.
www.pcgamer.com
October 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
PC Gamer Top 100 is out for this year. It's been 10 years since Choicest Games did a Top 100 and am inspired to do another, PC Gamer style (with some weighting on uniqueness and importance of titles). Will probably use 7+ / 10 titles rated on the blog as it gives roughly 300 titles to start with.
Malys, a demonic roguelike deckbuilder from the writer of Dragon Age (David Gaider) and Australian devs Summerfall Studios has left Early Access. Will need to try this out after work.
Malys 1.0 Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Summerfall Studios
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Malys, a demonic roguelike deckbuilder from the writer of Dragon Age (David Gaider) and Australian devs Summerfall Studios has left Early Access. Will need to try this out after work.