We’re not picking a Game of the Year today – we’ll do that later. Instead, we’re having a more relaxed discussion about the games that really stood out to us this year. Think of it like a group sharing session! Several of our TopMob writers will each talk about a game they especially enjoyed in 2025.
As a movie fan, it’s clear we’re getting a lot of content based on video games these days! But I’ve noticed something interesting: straight-up adaptations of game stories – where they just take the plot and make it a movie – aren’t doing so well. What is working are movies and shows that are inspired by games, borrowing ideas and the overall feel without directly retelling a specific game’s story. Honestly, the inspired stuff is much more successful than those direct adaptations.
Most shooter fans are familiar with PUBG. The creators of this popular game are now working on a new title called PUBG Black Budget. They’re starting with a limited, closed alpha test to get feedback and improve the game, and you can sign up to participate right now.
Everyone was eagerly awaiting the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, and when the first part was released, so many people started watching that Netflix temporarily experienced some technical difficulties.
In April, 16-year-old Adam Raine tragically took his own life, reportedly by hanging himself in his closet. He didn’t leave a note for his family or friends. After this devastating loss, Adam’s father, Matt Raine, looked through his son’s iPhone hoping to understand what happened.
As a lifelong Doctor Who fan, I’ve always been a little surprised by how few official crossovers there actually are. That’s why the ones we do get feel so special! Sometimes the Doctor is fully part of another show’s story, but other times it’s more subtle – a quick reference, an Easter egg, something that just suggests the Time Lord might have popped in. From the very beginning of Doctor Who, all the way through to Russell T Davies’ latest run, there have been connections made with other TV series – little nods to the Whoniverse appearing in unexpected places.
Let’s face it, you’d probably rather be playing the game than reading about it. But to improve and stay ahead of the competition, you need to learn new tactics, understand updates, and discover effective character setups. Unfortunately, that usually means spending a lot of time reading long guides, forum posts, and reviews – which can feel like a chore instead of something enjoyable.
Our dear Bitcoin, once confident and full of youthful bravado, now moves with the timidity of a veteran soldier-bruised, battered, yet still standing (barely). The on-chain metrics, those wise old men who know all and see all, have started to decline alongside the price-a kind of poetic justice, or perhaps a cruel joke. The Sharpe Ratio, that sneaky measure of risk and reward, has fallen-signaling that the market’s efficiency is as elusive as a Russian winter in July.
On September 29th, Asahi experienced a ransomware attack that locked up data on several servers and employee computers. The investigation revealed the attacker gained access to the network through equipment located within the data center itself before launching the malware.
According to a new report, development of Cyberpunk 2 is moving forward quickly, with the team size growing rapidly. Currently, 135 developers are working on the game, up from 116 in June. The team includes experienced talent, such as a co-creator of Ghost of Tsushima and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, and a developer previously with Insomniac Games.