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In three short weeks, 2025's going to be behind us, so what better time to reflect on the year that was?

Here's a look at @storymode-info.bsky.social's favourite games of the year.

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#GOTY #pcgaming #XboxSeriesX #PlayStation5
Story Mode's favourite games of 2025: A shortlist
Because we don't believe there can or should be one best game of the year
storymode.info
December 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
Hot damn!

Story Mode is on Blabbermouth!

@storymode-info.bsky.social | @blabbermouthnet.bsky.social!!

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Drummer RAYMOND HERRERA Says DAVE MUSTAINE 'Did Not Like' His Remix Of MEGADETH's 'Symphony Of Destruction'
In a new interview with Story Mode, former FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera, who is also a composer and producer of music for video games, television, feature films and transmedia, spoke about his...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:36 AM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
Volume 9 of Drop C++ is here!

This time we speak to Raymond Herrera (formerly of Fear Factory, Brujeria and Arkaea) about the world of licensing music, remixes and more

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#raymondherrera #fearfactory #musicingames #brujeria #arkaea
Drop C++, Volume 9: An interview with Raymond Herrera
Fear Factory co-founder and ex-drummer, he's been on the soundtrack of 60 to 70 games
storymode.info
December 1, 2025 at 3:36 AM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
After two playthroughs of Dispatch, the @storymode-info.bsky.social review is live!

Check it out: storymode.info/reviews/disp...

#DispatchGame | @adhocstudio.com
Dispatch kicks ass and sparks life into an increasingly stale genre - Story Mode
This has all the makings of a hugely-successful multimedia IP
storymode.info
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
And so the existence of a sequel to 2020's Raji: An Ancient Epic has been confirmed! Here's some quick thoughts on the reveal trailer for Raji: Kaliyuga shown off at the Xbox Partner Preview:

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#rajikaliyuga #rajithegame
Raji: Kaliyuga doesn't just exist, it actually looks pretty decent
A sequel to 2020's Raji: An Ancient Epic had been rumoured for a while
storymode.info
November 23, 2025 at 4:51 AM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
Cricket 26 first impressions coming to @storymode-info.bsky.social real soon.

Keep watching this space.

@bigantstudios.bsky.social | #Cricket26
November 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
🚨Exclusive🚨

Spoke to Aeos Games' Rohan Mayya about their upcoming Soulslike based on Indian mythology, Unleash the Avatar.

Check out the @storymode-info.bsky.social interview right here:

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Exclusive: Aeos Games' Rohan Mayya on Unleash the Avatar
The Soulslike based on Indian mythology could be out as soon as late 2026/early 2027
storymode.info
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
A few thoughts on today's State of Play:

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#StateOfPlay #MarvelWolverine #SAROS #CrimsonDesert #ZeroParades

@playstation.com
State of Play, September 2025: Logan, Arjun Devraj and JC Denton steal the show(case) – Story Mode
storymode.info
September 25, 2025 at 6:59 AM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
I recently played #LostSoulAside and came away distinctly unimpressed. My primary source of pique was its complete lack of identity and/or originality.

Read the full @storymode-info.bsky.social review here:

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@playstation.com
Lost Soul Aside is an exhausting exercise in combat, combat and more combat
UltiZero Games' debut offering is a stylish game that offers very little else
storymode.info
September 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
Last month, I had the opportunity to speak with @jesperkyd.bsky.social about his work on various franchises including @hitman.ioi.dk, @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com and Warhammer, his approach to music and more.

Check out the @storymode-info.bsky.social interview here: storymode.info/interview/mu...
September 1, 2025 at 2:53 AM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
Truly curious what Lost Soul Aside’s like.

Stay tuned for the @storymode-info.bsky.social review!

#LostSoulAside | @playstation.com
August 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
16-ish months since the launch of 1000xRESIST, the game may have remained (mostly) the same, but the world around it has changed.

I spoke to @remysiu.com about how he looks back on the game, the recognition it has received and more.

Read: storymode.info/interview/de...

@sunsetvisitor.studio
August 28, 2025 at 3:56 AM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
"Glad Evil Empire [got to] do its thing, because this is one of the best games I’ve played this year," reads the @storymode-info.bsky.social review of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗮.

Read it here: storymode.info/reviews/the-...

@evilempirestudio.bsky.social | @ubisoft.com | #princeofpersia
August 27, 2025 at 4:03 AM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
Just completed the wonderful Herdling by Okomotive. Keep watching this space for the @storymode-info.bsky.social review.

@okomotive.ch | @panic.com
August 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
In the first edition of 'That One Song' on @storymode-info.bsky.social, we look at Ezio's Family by Jesper Kyd (composed originally for the Assassin's Creed II soundtrack).

@ubisoft.com | @jesperkyd.bsky.social
That One Song: The story behind Ezio’s Family, as told by composer Jesper Kyd
The track formed the musical centrepiece of Assassin’s Creed II, and appeared in numerous editions thereafter
storymode.info
August 14, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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jasongravesmusic.bsky.social
Had a fantastic chat with Karan from Story Mode about the world of game and movie music! 🎶 @karanpradhan.bsky.social

Vol 7: Chat with Jason Graves
He's behind music for Tomb Raider, Dead Space, Until Dawn, and more.

storymode.info/interview/music/vol-7-an-audience-with-jason-graves/ #GameMusic
July 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
Some more #DeathStranding2!

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Death Stranding 2 sorts the ‘skill issue’ for you, but there’s a cost
You may end up losing something far more than cargo — you may end up losing your dignity
storymode.info
July 1, 2025 at 5:24 AM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
A whole bunch of #DeathStranding2 stuff coming your way!

First up, let’s answer the big question: Should you play Death Stranding 2 if you haven’t completed the first game?

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June 29, 2025 at 3:30 AM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
Check out the @storymode-info.bsky.social review of #StellarBlade that launched on PC yesterday.

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@stellarblade.bsky.social
Stellar Blade (Complete Edition) is an excellent PC port and a must-play for fans of Nier and Soulslikes
While its arbitrary sexualisation is incongruous with the plot, this is one of the best games on PC right now.
storymode.info
June 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
Despelote is the finest football game I've played in years. Check out the Story Mode review of the game here:

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@panic.com
June 4, 2025 at 2:43 AM
karanpradhan.bsky.social
Looking for a cracking new game on #Xbox? Look no further than #SouthOfMidnight:

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@compulsiongames.bsky.social | @xbox.com
April 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Reposted by karan pradhan
storymode-info.bsky.social
Where @karanpradhan.bsky.social breaks down this year's first PlayStation State of Play for you.

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#Sony #PS5
State of Play: A few highs, more lows and many mids
Keep an eye out for Directive 8020, Lost Soul Aside and MindsEye
storymode.info
February 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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storymode-info.bsky.social
#Review: @karanpradhan.bsky.social on how @jumpovertheage.com's Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector cuts through the noise and delivers a must-play experience (mostly).

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@fellowtraveller.games
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector expands on the original in every way
And this isn’t necessarily a good thing…
storymode.info
January 31, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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storymode-info.bsky.social
Gather around the campfire for tales of old as @karanpradhan.bsky.social takes you back to the days of first Ninja Gaiden — a time when he didn’t mind losing — and shares his thoughts on the new Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, as well as his relationship with 'difficult' games.

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Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and a time I tried ‘gitting gud’
Whether that inspires me to pick up Elden Ring is a different matter
storymode.info
January 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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storymode-info.bsky.social
In Vol 5 of Drop C++, @karanpradhan.bsky.social talks to Sushant Kulkarni — the mind behind the music and sound design for FAU-G: Domination — about challenges of composing for an Indian battle royale game, bringing a sitar into the mix, and his musical inspirations.

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Vol 5: An audience with Sushant Kulkarni
Sushant was involved in music and sound design for nCORE and Dot9’s FAU-G: Domination
storymode.info
January 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM