AKMB
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Think I’m going to go for peak here.
I also very much enjoyed dispatch and the root trees are dead but peak is the one I played most and would recommend to people so I guess it has to be my goty
I also very much enjoyed dispatch and the root trees are dead but peak is the one I played most and would recommend to people so I guess it has to be my goty
What was your favourite game at the end of 2025? I'm guessing your mind hasn't changed in the last ten days, but do say if it has
Localisations/early access/expansions count, remasters/ports don't count. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations/early access/expansions count, remasters/ports don't count. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
January 10, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Think I’m going to go for peak here.
I also very much enjoyed dispatch and the root trees are dead but peak is the one I played most and would recommend to people so I guess it has to be my goty
I also very much enjoyed dispatch and the root trees are dead but peak is the one I played most and would recommend to people so I guess it has to be my goty
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People who stop taking statins have heart attacks, people who stop taking contraceptives get pregnant, who could have fucking guessed
People who stop taking weight-loss jabs regain weight in under two years, study reveals
People who stop taking weight-loss jabs regain weight in under two years, study reveals
Analysis finds those who stopped using medication saw weight return four times faster compared with other weight loss plans
People who stop taking weight loss jabs regain all the weight originally lost in under two years, significantly faster than those on any other weight loss plan, according to a landmark study.
Weight loss medications, known as GLP-1 agonists, were originally developed as treatment for diabetes and work by mimicking the glucagon-like peptide (GLP) 1 hormone which helps people feel full. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:23 PM
People who stop taking statins have heart attacks, people who stop taking contraceptives get pregnant, who could have fucking guessed
Then and now: Helldivers 2.
Lots of fun had with friends on that game. I still need to get into balatro, which might supplant helldivers if I ever do
Lots of fun had with friends on that game. I still need to get into balatro, which might supplant helldivers if I ever do
Quote this with your favourite game from 2024, and whether that's changed from what you would have said a year ago
Localisations/early access/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations/early access/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
January 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Then and now: Helldivers 2.
Lots of fun had with friends on that game. I still need to get into balatro, which might supplant helldivers if I ever do
Lots of fun had with friends on that game. I still need to get into balatro, which might supplant helldivers if I ever do
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the man widely regarded as creator of Korean fried chicken has died www.koreaherald.com/article/1065...
Man who built Korea's fried chicken industry dies at 74
Yoon Jong-gye, the founder of Mexican Chicken and widely regarded as the creator of Korea’s signature sweet-and-spicy fried chicken, has died after a long illne
www.koreaherald.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:52 PM
the man widely regarded as creator of Korean fried chicken has died www.koreaherald.com/article/1065...
Forgot to check what 2023 games I played on launch but it probably wasn’t many
So then: luck be a landlord
Now: BG3
So then: luck be a landlord
Now: BG3
Quote this with your favourite game from 2023 NOW, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations/early access/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations/early access/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
January 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Forgot to check what 2023 games I played on launch but it probably wasn’t many
So then: luck be a landlord
Now: BG3
So then: luck be a landlord
Now: BG3
I think tomb raider is the only game on this list I’ve played so it wins by now by default. (I wasn’t born then)
Now we come to the furthest back I'll go, the year of my birth
Quote this with your favourite game from 1996 NOW, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Quote this with your favourite game from 1996 NOW, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
January 7, 2026 at 11:27 AM
I think tomb raider is the only game on this list I’ve played so it wins by now by default. (I wasn’t born then)
No then vote - for half the year I hadn’t been born.
My now vote: Age of Empires (original) - not played in years but I have many many happy memories of that game as a kid.
My now vote: Age of Empires (original) - not played in years but I have many many happy memories of that game as a kid.
Quote this with your favourite game from 1997 NOW, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
(Please make clear which is which)
Localisations/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
(Please make clear which is which)
Localisations/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
January 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM
No then vote - for half the year I hadn’t been born.
My now vote: Age of Empires (original) - not played in years but I have many many happy memories of that game as a kid.
My now vote: Age of Empires (original) - not played in years but I have many many happy memories of that game as a kid.
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I have a hunch that if you or I were running a website doing this the "urgent contact" would involve door rams and handcuffs so I struggle to see why it can't be slightly more pugnacious than this.
Ofcom, which enforces the UK's Online Safety Act, says it is aware of "serious concerns" about Grok undressing people including children on X
“We have made urgent contact with X and xAI to understand what steps they have taken to comply with their legal duties to protect users in the UK," it says
“We have made urgent contact with X and xAI to understand what steps they have taken to comply with their legal duties to protect users in the UK," it says
January 5, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I have a hunch that if you or I were running a website doing this the "urgent contact" would involve door rams and handcuffs so I struggle to see why it can't be slightly more pugnacious than this.
I thought the original Age of Empires was 98 but I only see the expansion. In that case I’ll go for:
Now - spyro
Shoutout to speedy Egbert as well, forgot that game existed. Played more than it deserved probably as a kid
Now - spyro
Shoutout to speedy Egbert as well, forgot that game existed. Played more than it deserved probably as a kid
Quote this with your favourite game from 1998 NOW, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
January 5, 2026 at 3:56 PM
I thought the original Age of Empires was 98 but I only see the expansion. In that case I’ll go for:
Now - spyro
Shoutout to speedy Egbert as well, forgot that game existed. Played more than it deserved probably as a kid
Now - spyro
Shoutout to speedy Egbert as well, forgot that game existed. Played more than it deserved probably as a kid
No then vote, I am three years old.
Now: Deus Ex. Immaculate vibes, very fun game. Still holds up when I played it 2020.
Shoutout to The Sims and Spyro for also being good
Now: Deus Ex. Immaculate vibes, very fun game. Still holds up when I played it 2020.
Shoutout to The Sims and Spyro for also being good
Quote this with your favourite game from 2000 NOW, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
January 5, 2026 at 11:08 AM
No then vote, I am three years old.
Now: Deus Ex. Immaculate vibes, very fun game. Still holds up when I played it 2020.
Shoutout to The Sims and Spyro for also being good
Now: Deus Ex. Immaculate vibes, very fun game. Still holds up when I played it 2020.
Shoutout to The Sims and Spyro for also being good
I was 2 years old so no then vote
But now: my only two way tie - LEGO racers and LEGO rock raiders, my absolute favourite childhood games. Both are still bangers.
But now: my only two way tie - LEGO racers and LEGO rock raiders, my absolute favourite childhood games. Both are still bangers.
Quote this with your favourite game from 1999 NOW, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
- PSA: Metal Gear Solid and Half-Life were 1998 -
Localisations/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
- PSA: Metal Gear Solid and Half-Life were 1998 -
January 5, 2026 at 11:05 AM
I was 2 years old so no then vote
But now: my only two way tie - LEGO racers and LEGO rock raiders, my absolute favourite childhood games. Both are still bangers.
But now: my only two way tie - LEGO racers and LEGO rock raiders, my absolute favourite childhood games. Both are still bangers.
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It is a little known fact that they prerecord the Jools Holland Hootenanny - all the people on screen are faking it being New Year for tv.
For eg, last year’s was prerecorded June 15th, 1535, during the Siege of Munster, look carefully and you can see John of Leiden mingling with the audience.
For eg, last year’s was prerecorded June 15th, 1535, during the Siege of Munster, look carefully and you can see John of Leiden mingling with the audience.
December 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It is a little known fact that they prerecord the Jools Holland Hootenanny - all the people on screen are faking it being New Year for tv.
For eg, last year’s was prerecorded June 15th, 1535, during the Siege of Munster, look carefully and you can see John of Leiden mingling with the audience.
For eg, last year’s was prerecorded June 15th, 1535, during the Siege of Munster, look carefully and you can see John of Leiden mingling with the audience.
Alright I’m now 5 years old for the “then” votes so it is hard to find one. I think it has to be drome racers (I played lots of older Lego games, but also this one probably in this year)
As for now? Pokemon Sapphire, my first Pokemon game and favourite GBA game as a kid.
As for now? Pokemon Sapphire, my first Pokemon game and favourite GBA game as a kid.
Quote this with your favourite game NOW that was released in 2002, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
(That's Golden Sun: The Lost Age, the first was 2001)
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
(That's Golden Sun: The Lost Age, the first was 2001)
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 31, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Alright I’m now 5 years old for the “then” votes so it is hard to find one. I think it has to be drome racers (I played lots of older Lego games, but also this one probably in this year)
As for now? Pokemon Sapphire, my first Pokemon game and favourite GBA game as a kid.
As for now? Pokemon Sapphire, my first Pokemon game and favourite GBA game as a kid.
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Don’t want to spoil the magic but every Hootennany was filmed in a week in the summer of 2006
December 31, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Don’t want to spoil the magic but every Hootennany was filmed in a week in the summer of 2006
Then: Spyro: adventures - called “attack of the rhynocs” in NA
First year I had a GBA, (so no Pokemon sapphire in 2002) I didn’t buy this game it was accidentally included when I bought crash team racing and spyro 2 dual cartridge.
Now: Zuma. Popcap’s timeless puzzle game, buy it on steam.
First year I had a GBA, (so no Pokemon sapphire in 2002) I didn’t buy this game it was accidentally included when I bought crash team racing and spyro 2 dual cartridge.
Now: Zuma. Popcap’s timeless puzzle game, buy it on steam.
Quote this with your favourite game NOW that was released in 2003, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations*/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
*('03 was the NA release of Wind Waker)
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations*/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
*('03 was the NA release of Wind Waker)
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Then: Spyro: adventures - called “attack of the rhynocs” in NA
First year I had a GBA, (so no Pokemon sapphire in 2002) I didn’t buy this game it was accidentally included when I bought crash team racing and spyro 2 dual cartridge.
Now: Zuma. Popcap’s timeless puzzle game, buy it on steam.
First year I had a GBA, (so no Pokemon sapphire in 2002) I didn’t buy this game it was accidentally included when I bought crash team racing and spyro 2 dual cartridge.
Now: Zuma. Popcap’s timeless puzzle game, buy it on steam.
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I think the answer is "they're not white".
Interested in how you square the circle of “British people who post ‘burn down a migrant hotel’ during race riots shouldn’t be arrested” with “someone who posted pretty objectionable and racist things 8 years before they became a British citizen should be deported” and am sure someone will ask Nigel
December 29, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I think the answer is "they're not white".
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Having had a day to think through everything about El-Fattah, here's where I stand. Yes, it's possible to believe all of these things at once! In fact, it really shouldn't be that hard.
December 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Having had a day to think through everything about El-Fattah, here's where I stand. Yes, it's possible to believe all of these things at once! In fact, it really shouldn't be that hard.
Then: Mario vs Donkey kong
Now: Metroid Zero mission
Peak GBA era for my young self here
Now: Metroid Zero mission
Peak GBA era for my young self here
Quote this with your favourite game NOW that was released in 2004, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 29, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Then: Mario vs Donkey kong
Now: Metroid Zero mission
Peak GBA era for my young self here
Now: Metroid Zero mission
Peak GBA era for my young self here
Pokémon mystery dungeon (red, but the only difference is the platform honestly) - then and now.
Another year I don’t think I’ve played a game from except at the time
Another year I don’t think I’ve played a game from except at the time
Quote this with your favourite game NOW that was released in 2005, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 29, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Pokémon mystery dungeon (red, but the only difference is the platform honestly) - then and now.
Another year I don’t think I’ve played a game from except at the time
Another year I don’t think I’ve played a game from except at the time
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Anyway, yes, Mass Effect 2 is the weakest, fight me
December 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Anyway, yes, Mass Effect 2 is the weakest, fight me
Then: Wii sports (only played Wii games of these and that’s the classic)
Now: Flatout 2
I’ve actually not played basically any 2006 games since, as I don’t use the Wii anymore. I played flat out 2 a lot as a teenager so it wins almost by default
Now: Flatout 2
I’ve actually not played basically any 2006 games since, as I don’t use the Wii anymore. I played flat out 2 a lot as a teenager so it wins almost by default
Quote this with your favourite game NOW that was released in 2006, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Then: Wii sports (only played Wii games of these and that’s the classic)
Now: Flatout 2
I’ve actually not played basically any 2006 games since, as I don’t use the Wii anymore. I played flat out 2 a lot as a teenager so it wins almost by default
Now: Flatout 2
I’ve actually not played basically any 2006 games since, as I don’t use the Wii anymore. I played flat out 2 a lot as a teenager so it wins almost by default
In 2007 I am 10, so it’s Link’s crossbow training (I played it a lot)
Now I am 28 and it’s Mass Effect. I played it for the first time in 2019 and it is still one of my favourite games. I am still seething that they made ME2 a cover shooter and ruined renegade options.
Now I am 28 and it’s Mass Effect. I played it for the first time in 2019 and it is still one of my favourite games. I am still seething that they made ME2 a cover shooter and ruined renegade options.
...aaaand we're back! It's the Big One
Quote this with your favourite game NOW that was released in 2007, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Quote this with your favourite game NOW that was released in 2007, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
In 2007 I am 10, so it’s Link’s crossbow training (I played it a lot)
Now I am 28 and it’s Mass Effect. I played it for the first time in 2019 and it is still one of my favourite games. I am still seething that they made ME2 a cover shooter and ruined renegade options.
Now I am 28 and it’s Mass Effect. I played it for the first time in 2019 and it is still one of my favourite games. I am still seething that they made ME2 a cover shooter and ruined renegade options.
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Watching THE GREEN KNIGHT again
April 22, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Watching THE GREEN KNIGHT again
Looking at this list I have played basically none of the big games, only the kids ones
So then: super smash brothers brawl
Now: left 4 dead I guess, though I strongly considered civilisation revolution (which I didn’t play in the launch year)
So then: super smash brothers brawl
Now: left 4 dead I guess, though I strongly considered civilisation revolution (which I didn’t play in the launch year)
Quote this with your favourite game NOW that was released in 2008, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend
Two-way ties count
If you need more of a refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend
Two-way ties count
If you need more of a refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Looking at this list I have played basically none of the big games, only the kids ones
So then: super smash brothers brawl
Now: left 4 dead I guess, though I strongly considered civilisation revolution (which I didn’t play in the launch year)
So then: super smash brothers brawl
Now: left 4 dead I guess, though I strongly considered civilisation revolution (which I didn’t play in the launch year)