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An inclusive group of gamers who love to write. Want us to cover a game? Reach us at press [at] punishedbacklog.com.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The GameCube is one of the most beloved consoles in Nintendo's history. But what are its best games? Check out the latest Punished Favorites! punishedbacklog.com/best-gamecub...
August 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Is Assassin's Creed Shadows good? Our own Amanda Tien argued with herself in two dueling pieces this morning:

7 Things #AssassinsCreedShadows Gets Right: punishedbacklog.com/things-assas...
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9 Things #AssassinsCreed Shadows Gets Wrong: punishedbacklog.com/things-assas...

#videogames #Ubisoft
August 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
While we're excited about the #NintendoSwitch2, it's the perfect time to pay tribute to its predecessor! Read our list of The 23 Best Games on the Nintendo Switch: punishedbacklog.com/best-nintend...
June 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Shout-out to the goat. #PAXEast #BCEC #NewEnglandCoffee
May 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
"In @kaizengameworks.com's Paradise Killer, humanity’s darkness is the core. In Promise Mascot Agency, light is at the heart," writes Amanda Tien. "Rarely do I play a video game where I think there’s a little something for almost everyone."

Our full review: punishedbacklog.com/promise-masc...
April 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II won over critics with its dynamic open world, but as @dancingmedievalist.bsky.social writes, there's a more nuanced conversation to be had about its story, characters, and depiction of 15th-century Europe.

His review: punishedbacklog.com/kingdom-come...

#KCD2 #KCDII
March 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM