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And the 2025 Skybox Game of the Year is…
UNBEATABLE (D-Cell Games, Playstack)
Congrats to @playstack.com and @dcellgames.com and thanks for a game that perfectly captures the essence and fire of the creative spirit, and the fight against all the forces in the world that seek to stamp it out
UNBEATABLE (D-Cell Games, Playstack)
Congrats to @playstack.com and @dcellgames.com and thanks for a game that perfectly captures the essence and fire of the creative spirit, and the fight against all the forces in the world that seek to stamp it out
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My first article with Skybox and it’s my review on Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2. 🥹
It was a lot of fun writing this article! Huge shout out to @hokutolucas.bsky.social for editing this piece.
The video version comes out Monday! ☺️
It was a lot of fun writing this article! Huge shout out to @hokutolucas.bsky.social for editing this piece.
The video version comes out Monday! ☺️
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is a soulless sequel that missed the vein by @huggablehipster.bsky.social
"Maybe if it hadn’t been titled Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, it could have just been its own experiment, with a chance to shine on its own."
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"Maybe if it hadn’t been titled Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, it could have just been its own experiment, with a chance to shine on its own."
Read on:
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is a soulless sequel that missed the vein
A feature on how Bloodlines 2's severe lack of consistency puts it at odds with the original cult classic RPG.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:13 PM
My first article with Skybox and it’s my review on Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2. 🥹
It was a lot of fun writing this article! Huge shout out to @hokutolucas.bsky.social for editing this piece.
The video version comes out Monday! ☺️
It was a lot of fun writing this article! Huge shout out to @hokutolucas.bsky.social for editing this piece.
The video version comes out Monday! ☺️
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is a soulless sequel that missed the vein by @huggablehipster.bsky.social
"Maybe if it hadn’t been titled Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, it could have just been its own experiment, with a chance to shine on its own."
Read on:
"Maybe if it hadn’t been titled Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, it could have just been its own experiment, with a chance to shine on its own."
Read on:
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is a soulless sequel that missed the vein
A feature on how Bloodlines 2's severe lack of consistency puts it at odds with the original cult classic RPG.
skyboxcritics.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is a soulless sequel that missed the vein by @huggablehipster.bsky.social
"Maybe if it hadn’t been titled Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, it could have just been its own experiment, with a chance to shine on its own."
Read on:
"Maybe if it hadn’t been titled Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, it could have just been its own experiment, with a chance to shine on its own."
Read on:
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The Future Of Pokemon Is In Its Past by @easbygames.bsky.social
"The Legends series is really what I want from mainline Pokémon... introduce a new mechanic, keep that mechanic around and implement it alongside anything new that GameFreak decides to add."
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"The Legends series is really what I want from mainline Pokémon... introduce a new mechanic, keep that mechanic around and implement it alongside anything new that GameFreak decides to add."
Read on:
skyboxcritics.com/2026/02/11/t...
The future of Pokémon is in its past
Our new Pokémon column starts with a look at how older ideas could be revisited for new games.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The Future Of Pokemon Is In Its Past by @easbygames.bsky.social
"The Legends series is really what I want from mainline Pokémon... introduce a new mechanic, keep that mechanic around and implement it alongside anything new that GameFreak decides to add."
Read on:
skyboxcritics.com/2026/02/11/t...
"The Legends series is really what I want from mainline Pokémon... introduce a new mechanic, keep that mechanic around and implement it alongside anything new that GameFreak decides to add."
Read on:
skyboxcritics.com/2026/02/11/t...
The Future Of Pokemon Is In Its Past by @easbygames.bsky.social
"The Legends series is really what I want from mainline Pokémon... introduce a new mechanic, keep that mechanic around and implement it alongside anything new that GameFreak decides to add."
Read on:
skyboxcritics.com/2026/02/11/t...
"The Legends series is really what I want from mainline Pokémon... introduce a new mechanic, keep that mechanic around and implement it alongside anything new that GameFreak decides to add."
Read on:
skyboxcritics.com/2026/02/11/t...
The future of Pokémon is in its past
Our new Pokémon column starts with a look at how older ideas could be revisited for new games.
skyboxcritics.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The Future Of Pokemon Is In Its Past by @easbygames.bsky.social
"The Legends series is really what I want from mainline Pokémon... introduce a new mechanic, keep that mechanic around and implement it alongside anything new that GameFreak decides to add."
Read on:
skyboxcritics.com/2026/02/11/t...
"The Legends series is really what I want from mainline Pokémon... introduce a new mechanic, keep that mechanic around and implement it alongside anything new that GameFreak decides to add."
Read on:
skyboxcritics.com/2026/02/11/t...
February 11, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Heated Rivalry and the hostages of the closet by @rorenado.bsky.social
"For many closeted men, what society and our families want dictates our lives. We’re having to be someone else. Never our true selves."
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"For many closeted men, what society and our families want dictates our lives. We’re having to be someone else. Never our true selves."
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Heated Rivalry and the hostages of the closet
On how HBO's Heated Rivalry portrays the fears and challenges of "the closet" as an antagonistic force.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Heated Rivalry and the hostages of the closet by @rorenado.bsky.social
"For many closeted men, what society and our families want dictates our lives. We’re having to be someone else. Never our true selves."
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"For many closeted men, what society and our families want dictates our lives. We’re having to be someone else. Never our true selves."
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It’s Never Too Late To Play… Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty by @joerichardswrites.bsky.social
"Playing Metal Gear Solid 2 for the first time in 2025 was a journey of going 'wait, that’s what that means?'”
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"Playing Metal Gear Solid 2 for the first time in 2025 was a journey of going 'wait, that’s what that means?'”
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It’s Never Too Late To Play… Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
What's it like to play Metal Gear Solid 2 for the first time in 2026?
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February 4, 2026 at 7:39 PM
It’s Never Too Late To Play… Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty by @joerichardswrites.bsky.social
"Playing Metal Gear Solid 2 for the first time in 2025 was a journey of going 'wait, that’s what that means?'”
Read on:
"Playing Metal Gear Solid 2 for the first time in 2025 was a journey of going 'wait, that’s what that means?'”
Read on:
It’s Never Too Late To Play… Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty by @joerichardswrites.bsky.social
"Playing Metal Gear Solid 2 for the first time in 2025 was a journey of going 'wait, that’s what that means?'”
Read on:
"Playing Metal Gear Solid 2 for the first time in 2025 was a journey of going 'wait, that’s what that means?'”
Read on:
It’s Never Too Late To Play… Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
What's it like to play Metal Gear Solid 2 for the first time in 2026?
skyboxcritics.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:39 PM
It’s Never Too Late To Play… Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty by @joerichardswrites.bsky.social
"Playing Metal Gear Solid 2 for the first time in 2025 was a journey of going 'wait, that’s what that means?'”
Read on:
"Playing Metal Gear Solid 2 for the first time in 2025 was a journey of going 'wait, that’s what that means?'”
Read on:
It is done. At last, it is done.
February 4, 2026 at 5:32 AM
It is done. At last, it is done.
Our 2025 GOTY podcast is now available on demand! You can listen to it (and check out the timestamps) on our Patreon page, or find it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts if that's more your speed.
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Skybox - Game Of The Year 2025 OR "Inside Of You There Are Two Skateboarding Brians" | Skybox
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February 3, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Our 2025 GOTY podcast is now available on demand! You can listen to it (and check out the timestamps) on our Patreon page, or find it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts if that's more your speed.
www.patreon.com/posts/skybox...
www.patreon.com/posts/skybox...
Dad, from the other room: "You boys better not be in there, standing tall and shaking the heavens!"
The Skybox Bois, 10 hours into the Xenogears podcast:
The Skybox Bois, 10 hours into the Xenogears podcast:
January 30, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Dad, from the other room: "You boys better not be in there, standing tall and shaking the heavens!"
The Skybox Bois, 10 hours into the Xenogears podcast:
The Skybox Bois, 10 hours into the Xenogears podcast:
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the Skybox team's 2025 game of the year is officially UNBEATABLE
And the 2025 Skybox Game of the Year is…
UNBEATABLE (D-Cell Games, Playstack)
Congrats to @playstack.com and @dcellgames.com and thanks for a game that perfectly captures the essence and fire of the creative spirit, and the fight against all the forces in the world that seek to stamp it out
UNBEATABLE (D-Cell Games, Playstack)
Congrats to @playstack.com and @dcellgames.com and thanks for a game that perfectly captures the essence and fire of the creative spirit, and the fight against all the forces in the world that seek to stamp it out
January 28, 2026 at 11:34 PM
the Skybox team's 2025 game of the year is officially UNBEATABLE
Thanks for following our GOTY thread today folks, and If you want to catch up on the discussion before the more polished pod version is released, here’s a link to the Twitch VOD! www.twitch.tv/videos/26821...
And as always, subscribe if you want to help Skybox get bigger and better:
And as always, subscribe if you want to help Skybox get bigger and better:
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January 28, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Thanks for following our GOTY thread today folks, and If you want to catch up on the discussion before the more polished pod version is released, here’s a link to the Twitch VOD! www.twitch.tv/videos/26821...
And as always, subscribe if you want to help Skybox get bigger and better:
And as always, subscribe if you want to help Skybox get bigger and better:
Folks, after five and a half hours of metaphorical blood, probable sweat, and some actual, for real tears, we have decided on the official, first-ever Skybox Game of the Year list for 2025. As we prepare to unleash the podcast and articles, follow this thread for our list of winners!
January 28, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Folks, after five and a half hours of metaphorical blood, probable sweat, and some actual, for real tears, we have decided on the official, first-ever Skybox Game of the Year list for 2025. As we prepare to unleash the podcast and articles, follow this thread for our list of winners!
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January 28, 2026 at 1:25 AM
January 28, 2026 at 1:25 AM
We are running behind by... roughly 20 minutes!
GOTY 2025!
VERY SOON™️
GOTY 2025!
VERY SOON™️
Tonight!
Skybox!
GOTY 2025!
Skybox!
GOTY 2025!
Skybox Game of the Year 2025 shenanigans are coming soon!
We'll be publishing top ten articles, and are recording/streaming a podcast to determine the site's overall 2025 GOTY on Tuesday, 1/27 at 8PM ET at twitch.tv/skyboxcritics
Reply with your 2025 GOTY and we'll shout it out during the show~
We'll be publishing top ten articles, and are recording/streaming a podcast to determine the site's overall 2025 GOTY on Tuesday, 1/27 at 8PM ET at twitch.tv/skyboxcritics
Reply with your 2025 GOTY and we'll shout it out during the show~
January 28, 2026 at 12:54 AM
We are running behind by... roughly 20 minutes!
GOTY 2025!
VERY SOON™️
GOTY 2025!
VERY SOON™️
Tonight!
Skybox!
GOTY 2025!
Skybox!
GOTY 2025!
Skybox Game of the Year 2025 shenanigans are coming soon!
We'll be publishing top ten articles, and are recording/streaming a podcast to determine the site's overall 2025 GOTY on Tuesday, 1/27 at 8PM ET at twitch.tv/skyboxcritics
Reply with your 2025 GOTY and we'll shout it out during the show~
We'll be publishing top ten articles, and are recording/streaming a podcast to determine the site's overall 2025 GOTY on Tuesday, 1/27 at 8PM ET at twitch.tv/skyboxcritics
Reply with your 2025 GOTY and we'll shout it out during the show~
January 27, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Tonight!
Skybox!
GOTY 2025!
Skybox!
GOTY 2025!
Resident Evil Requiem might finally deliver on the unfulfilled potential of RE6 by @solfleet.bsky.social
"What’s particularly fascinating about playing Requiem is that it feels like there’s been a “plan” to Capcom’s efforts since 2016"
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"What’s particularly fascinating about playing Requiem is that it feels like there’s been a “plan” to Capcom’s efforts since 2016"
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Resident Evil Requiem might finally deliver on the unfulfilled potential of RE6
After hands-on time with Resident Evil Requiem, our writer draws intriguing comparisons to Resident Evil 6.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Resident Evil Requiem might finally deliver on the unfulfilled potential of RE6 by @solfleet.bsky.social
"What’s particularly fascinating about playing Requiem is that it feels like there’s been a “plan” to Capcom’s efforts since 2016"
Read on:
"What’s particularly fascinating about playing Requiem is that it feels like there’s been a “plan” to Capcom’s efforts since 2016"
Read on:
Skybox Game of the Year 2025 shenanigans are coming soon!
We'll be publishing top ten articles, and are recording/streaming a podcast to determine the site's overall 2025 GOTY on Tuesday, 1/27 at 8PM ET at twitch.tv/skyboxcritics
Reply with your 2025 GOTY and we'll shout it out during the show~
We'll be publishing top ten articles, and are recording/streaming a podcast to determine the site's overall 2025 GOTY on Tuesday, 1/27 at 8PM ET at twitch.tv/skyboxcritics
Reply with your 2025 GOTY and we'll shout it out during the show~
January 23, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Skybox Game of the Year 2025 shenanigans are coming soon!
We'll be publishing top ten articles, and are recording/streaming a podcast to determine the site's overall 2025 GOTY on Tuesday, 1/27 at 8PM ET at twitch.tv/skyboxcritics
Reply with your 2025 GOTY and we'll shout it out during the show~
We'll be publishing top ten articles, and are recording/streaming a podcast to determine the site's overall 2025 GOTY on Tuesday, 1/27 at 8PM ET at twitch.tv/skyboxcritics
Reply with your 2025 GOTY and we'll shout it out during the show~
Episode 20 of The Skybox Podcast is available on demand! We talk about games like Trails Beyond the Horizon and Earthion, topics like stories continuing or ending without their original authors, and whether or not "jank is part of the charm" is cope or not... give it a listen!
Ep. 20 - Earthion, Trails Beyond The Horizon, & Dispatch OR "Skateboarding Brian Will Return In Avengers: Doomsday" | Skybox
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January 19, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Episode 20 of The Skybox Podcast is available on demand! We talk about games like Trails Beyond the Horizon and Earthion, topics like stories continuing or ending without their original authors, and whether or not "jank is part of the charm" is cope or not... give it a listen!
As we collect ourselves after the holidays, it's finally time for a new Skydive! Join us as we dive deep into Richter Belmont's debut, starting with our Pre-Flight Check by @kriscornelisse.bsky.social
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Then subscribe to our Patreon to check out the episode itself: www.patreon.com/posts/skydiv...
Skydive Pre-Flight Check - Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
An introduction to Skydive episode 5, a deep-dive podcast all about Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
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January 16, 2026 at 10:27 PM
As we collect ourselves after the holidays, it's finally time for a new Skydive! Join us as we dive deep into Richter Belmont's debut, starting with our Pre-Flight Check by @kriscornelisse.bsky.social
Then subscribe to our Patreon to check out the episode itself: www.patreon.com/posts/skydiv...
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