Ars Technica’s Top 20 video games of 2025

A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.

I tried to make my own Analogue 3D using a $35 N64 HDMI mod, and it's not as terrible as you'd think

They say patience is a virtue, but I sure fell folly to frustration waiting for theD. Rather than just accepting that the remake would likely become the best retro console for N64 games, I decided to ...