sammartinelli
@sam-martinelli.bsky.social
Figured this site can’t be worse for than the other one. Writer/Editor of video games and such at punishedbacklog.com, cares too much about sports, New Yorker, will vigorously defend the honor of the Donkey Kong Country games
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At a dark time for this industry, it's important to remember why we play games in the first place: to face setbacks, find new opportunities, and always hit continue.
To honor game devs and journalists alike, we're proud to share our top 50 #videogames ever:
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To honor game devs and journalists alike, we're proud to share our top 50 #videogames ever:
punishedbacklog.com/best-video-g...
Best Video Games of All Time: Our Team's Top 50 Picks
Everyone likes making lists of their favorite video games, so we figured we'd do the same! Here are our top 50 video games of all time.
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Really excited for this to be out! We've been working on this for months, and everyone at @punishedbacklog.bsky.social is really proud. Check it out!
One of my least favorite kinds of posts is “can we all admit now that [whatever old thing] is actually bad now?” Just say you don’t like it, don’t rope me into this
December 31, 2025 at 12:08 PM
One of my least favorite kinds of posts is “can we all admit now that [whatever old thing] is actually bad now?” Just say you don’t like it, don’t rope me into this
now THIS is a legacy to leave behind
December 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
now THIS is a legacy to leave behind
I also regret to inform everyone that Kevin O'Leary's performance in Marty Supreme is very good
I strongly dislike Kevin O’Leary but I have no issues with him being cast in Marty Supreme. I contain multitudes
December 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I also regret to inform everyone that Kevin O'Leary's performance in Marty Supreme is very good
Ok so they got nothin
Marvel has officially released the Thor-themed Avengers: Doomsday trailer online, and here's your first look: https://bit.ly/3LgL2pX
December 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Ok so they got nothin
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what if everyone preloads their copy of gta 6 its the most hyped up release in video game history one million gigs on the hard drive then they press play at midnight and its soul calibur 2
December 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
what if everyone preloads their copy of gta 6 its the most hyped up release in video game history one million gigs on the hard drive then they press play at midnight and its soul calibur 2
How I’m walking out of 2025
December 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
How I’m walking out of 2025
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Our own @davidsilbert.bsky.social played a lot of #videogames in 2025 - 31 to be exact - but only one can earn the highest honor.
Here's everything he played from worst to best - capped off by his #GameoftheYear.
#GOTY #GOTY2025
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Here's everything he played from worst to best - capped off by his #GameoftheYear.
#GOTY #GOTY2025
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Every Game David Played in 2025, Ranked - The Punished Backlog
2025 was a terrific year for video games, and I played an awful lot of them. Here's every single game I played, ranked from worst to best.
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December 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Our own @davidsilbert.bsky.social played a lot of #videogames in 2025 - 31 to be exact - but only one can earn the highest honor.
Here's everything he played from worst to best - capped off by his #GameoftheYear.
#GOTY #GOTY2025
punishedbacklog.com/every-game-d...
Here's everything he played from worst to best - capped off by his #GameoftheYear.
#GOTY #GOTY2025
punishedbacklog.com/every-game-d...
My favorite booklet art ever. Link is just vibing here
Young Zelda & Link Art - The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D
December 27, 2025 at 3:04 AM
My favorite booklet art ever. Link is just vibing here
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Young Zelda & Link Art - The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D
December 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Young Zelda & Link Art - The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D
I’ve reached a point where a brand new mainline Dragon Quest would excite me as much as a new 3D Zelda or Mario, wild considering I’d never touched a game in this series until like 5 years ago
December 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I’ve reached a point where a brand new mainline Dragon Quest would excite me as much as a new 3D Zelda or Mario, wild considering I’d never touched a game in this series until like 5 years ago
Man, Dragon Quest II HD-2D remake absolutely rules
December 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Man, Dragon Quest II HD-2D remake absolutely rules
Lotta good commentary here, and perfectly explains why sometimes I absolutely fall in love with something but have a hard time recommending it to most people
I say that as someone who often comes to art from a somewhat religious place and thinks they possibly connect peoples' souls not metaphorically but Literally
but I also think admitting to the *commonness* or even the commercial nature of most works only helps us see them clearer
but I also think admitting to the *commonness* or even the commercial nature of most works only helps us see them clearer
December 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Lotta good commentary here, and perfectly explains why sometimes I absolutely fall in love with something but have a hard time recommending it to most people
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Gaming can be about so many things. For our phenomenal new writer Scarlet Hardy, it’s first and foremost about hunting for achievements. On this Boxing Day, check out her favorite games of 2025 for achievement hunting: punishedbacklog.com/2025-achieve...
Scarlet’s 2025 in Achievement Hunting - The Punished Backlog
Everyone has a list of their favorite games of 2025. Scarlet Hardy, however, talks about her favorite games specifically for achievement hunting!
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December 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Gaming can be about so many things. For our phenomenal new writer Scarlet Hardy, it’s first and foremost about hunting for achievements. On this Boxing Day, check out her favorite games of 2025 for achievement hunting: punishedbacklog.com/2025-achieve...
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christmas on bluesky
December 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
christmas on bluesky
The greatest Christmas miracle of all is that Tyler Kolek might be good
December 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The greatest Christmas miracle of all is that Tyler Kolek might be good
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Now Watching: A Christmas Carol
December 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Now Watching: A Christmas Carol
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I like being an uncle for the holidays because: Mom and dad are responsible, and will discipline you. Grandpa and Grandma are indulgent, and will coddle you. But the uncle... the uncle is unpredictable. The niece and nephew cannot know what the uncle will do, because the soul of the uncle is CHAOS
December 24, 2025 at 6:16 AM
I like being an uncle for the holidays because: Mom and dad are responsible, and will discipline you. Grandpa and Grandma are indulgent, and will coddle you. But the uncle... the uncle is unpredictable. The niece and nephew cannot know what the uncle will do, because the soul of the uncle is CHAOS
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What a button prompt.
December 23, 2025 at 12:08 AM
What a button prompt.
Goddamn, RIP
Vince Zampella, video game developer behind ‘Call of Duty' franchise, killed in crash
➡️ www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/v...
➡️ www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/v...
December 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Goddamn, RIP
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"Sure, the pages turned, but it barely feels all real. But you know what did feel real in 2025? Video games." Another awesome GOTY list from one of our writers, here's are @forthekids.space 's top ten games of the year: punishedbacklog.com/gary-top-10-...
Gary's Top 10 Games of 2025 - The Punished Backlog
From flashy skating games to heartbreaking RPGs, here are Gary Wilson's favorite video games of 2025!
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December 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
"Sure, the pages turned, but it barely feels all real. But you know what did feel real in 2025? Video games." Another awesome GOTY list from one of our writers, here's are @forthekids.space 's top ten games of the year: punishedbacklog.com/gary-top-10-...
I admittedly joined the boycott a couple months later than I should have, but for those unsure: I swear to you that you will not miss Xbox products. You think you will, but you won't.
December 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I admittedly joined the boycott a couple months later than I should have, but for those unsure: I swear to you that you will not miss Xbox products. You think you will, but you won't.
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The Xbox Boycott (Still) Matters
YouTube video by People Make Games
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December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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In a year filled with layoffs and furloughs, at least one person found solace in getting away from it all.
For his #Bestof2025 recap, our own Matt Plaus shares the top 5 #videogames he enjoyed while unemployed and cruising the U.S. highway.
punishedbacklog.com/5-games-to-p...
For his #Bestof2025 recap, our own Matt Plaus shares the top 5 #videogames he enjoyed while unemployed and cruising the U.S. highway.
punishedbacklog.com/5-games-to-p...
5 Games To Play While Unemployed on a Road Trip in 2025 - The Punished Backlog
Hop in the car, bring your gaming laptop, buckle up, and get ready to blast down I-85.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In a year filled with layoffs and furloughs, at least one person found solace in getting away from it all.
For his #Bestof2025 recap, our own Matt Plaus shares the top 5 #videogames he enjoyed while unemployed and cruising the U.S. highway.
punishedbacklog.com/5-games-to-p...
For his #Bestof2025 recap, our own Matt Plaus shares the top 5 #videogames he enjoyed while unemployed and cruising the U.S. highway.
punishedbacklog.com/5-games-to-p...
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solidarity with trans people and death to fascism
December 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
solidarity with trans people and death to fascism