2025 has been a spectacular year for tabletop and board gaming, bringing inventive design, thrilling cooperation, and strategic depth. From cinematic sci-fi roleplaying expansions to cooperative logic challenges, these standout titles have kept tables humming from casual gatherings to dedicated hobby nights. Below, we spotlight five games that deserve a place under the tree – each with its own unique appeal and reasons it would make an exceptional gift for the gamer in your life. Continue reading “Best of 2025 – Board Games”
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Best of 2025 – Games
This year in gaming was extraordinary across genres, with standout indie gems, blockbuster sequels, and creative experiments that kept players excited from January through December. From critically acclaimed co-op adventures to strategic puzzlers and roguelike masterpieces, our reviews highlighted titles that delivered both innovation and memorable experiences. Some of these games went on to receive broader industry recognition – including Game Awards nominations and spots on best of 2025 lists – while others more quietly redefined what players can expect from their favorite styles.
Below are some of our favorite games reviewed this year – each paired with what makes them special and why they’d make a great gift for the gamer in your life. Continue reading “Best of 2025 – Games”
Best of 2025 – Peripherals
As 2025 draws to a close, it is clear that great peripherals are just as essential to the gaming experience as the hardware they connect to. From competitive headsets and precision mice to keyboards that balance performance with everyday practicality, this year delivered standout accessories that meaningfully elevate how games are played and enjoyed. Whether shopping for a dedicated enthusiast or someone looking to upgrade their setup in one thoughtful move, these peripherals represent some of the strongest, most gift-worthy releases of the year. Continue reading “Best of 2025 – Peripherals”
Best of 2025 – Gift Ideas
Looking back at 2025, it’s been a standout year for products that blur the line between plaything, collectible, and conversation piece. From lovingly crafted retro hardware and modernised racing toys to nostalgic handhelds and display-worthy builds, this year’s highlights share a common thread: they invite curiosity, spark joy, and reward time well spent. Whether you’re shopping for a lifelong gamer, a hands-on tinkerer, or someone who simply appreciates smart, playful design, these Press Play favorites represent some of the most exciting and gift-worthy releases the year had to offer. Continue reading “Best of 2025 – Gift Ideas”
VR roundup: Aerosurfer, Stellar Cafe, Crossings & Chaos Method
This latest VR roundup underscores just how wide the medium’s creative bandwidth has become within the confines of standalone headsets and console-tethered hardware. From the stripped-back, flow-driven aerial racing of Aerosurfer to the conversational AI experiment of Stellar Cafe, the punishing roguelite combat of Crossings, and the bite-sized chaos of PSVR2’s Chaos Method, these releases each explore a very different philosophy of what virtual reality can – and perhaps should – be. Some chase purity of mechanics, others novelty of interaction or accessibility, but all of them reflect a VR landscape that is still experimenting, iterating, and occasionally stumbling in search of its next defining shape. Continue reading “VR roundup: Aerosurfer, Stellar Cafe, Crossings & Chaos Method”
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