Top 20 Video Games of 2025 Revealed
Discover the definitive list of the 20 best video games released in 2025, from blockbuster RPGs to innovative indie gems. Find your next favourite game now.
Discover the definitive list of the 20 best video games released in 2025, from blockbuster RPGs to innovative indie gems. Find your next favourite game now.
The First Dog on the Moon Institute delivers its annual, bitingly satirical Christmas message for 2025, offering a unique perspective on the year's events. Read the full cartoon commentary.
Discover The Guardian's definitive cultural highlights of 2025, featuring the year's most groundbreaking films, must-watch TV series, and essential music releases. Explore the full list now.
GameCentral readers discuss the contenders for 2025's second-best video game, from Silksong to Hades 2, while grappling with industry issues like Steam's 19,000 releases and Metroid Prime 4's flaws.
A bizarre children's TV segment about clothes shopping became an unlikely cultural touchstone in 2025, sparking nostalgia and viral debate. Discover the story behind the year's most unexpected trend.
SteamDB data reveals a record 19,468 games launched on Steam in 2025, but over half have 10 or fewer reviews. Discover the stark reality for indie developers in an overcrowded market.
As Parliament closes for 2025, the 'Politics at Sam and Anne's' podcast reflects on a tumultuous year, rating which politicians can look forward to 2026. Listen now.
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist is packed with champions. From England's Euro-winning heroines to a darts prodigy and an F1 world champion, we analyse each contender's claim to the trophy.
BBC's Belfast-set police drama Blue Lights ranks No. 5 in the best TV shows of 2025. Discover why its procedural tension and Troubles legacy make it a must-watch.
The Guardian is asking readers to name their best film of 2025. Share your favourite thriller, comedy or horror anonymously via our secure form. Tell us now!
A gaming insider claims Valve's mythical Half-Life 3 is real and will launch with the new Steam Machine in 2026, though pricing concerns may cause delays. Read the latest rumours.
Lady Gaga's sixth album 'Mayhem' marks a triumphant return to her operatic electroclash roots, securing the No. 5 spot in the year's best albums. Discover the review.
Cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals his illustrated guide to the most intriguing conspiracy theory books of 2025. Discover the must-read titles and hidden narratives shaping this year's literary underground.
Discover the must-read titles of 2025, from new novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ian McEwan to memoirs and prize-winning non-fiction. Browse the full list now.
Explore the must-read novels of 2025, from long-awaited returns by literary giants Thomas Pynchon and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to groundbreaking debuts and powerful short story collections.
Plan your week with our curated guide to cinema, gigs, art, and streaming. Featuring Elizabeth Olsen's new film, Jamiroquai's arena tour, and Wes Anderson's London exhibition.
Don't miss the last posting dates for Christmas 2025. Get the final deadlines for Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, Parcelforce and major retailers to ensure gifts arrive on time.
Indie horror game Horses, from acclaimed developer Santa Ragione, has been removed from major storefronts. We explore the controversy and whether the ban is justified.
Discover the top five science fiction novels of 2025, featuring climate crisis masterpieces, cyberpunk adventures, and mind-bending alien encounters. Explore these groundbreaking stories today.
Your essential guide to December's streaming highlights, including Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Fallout season 2, and classic film anniversaries. Plan your viewing now.
Explore the standout memoirs and biographies of 2025, featuring Margaret Atwood, Anthony Hopkins, and political insights from Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern. Discover your next great read.
Discover the definitive list of 2025's best tracks, as voted by 30 Guardian music writers. From Rosalía's operatic epic to Little Simz's wisdom and Wet Leg's fierce return.
Discover the must-read science and nature books of 2025, featuring expert picks from Sadiah Qureshi, Robert Macfarlane, and Eric Topol. Explore the titles shaping our understanding of the world.
The Guardian is compiling its best albums of 2025 list and wants your nominations. From Jim Legxacy's rap to Rosalía's breakup anthems, share your top pick.
Alex Scott and Eddie Kadi are the first celebrities eliminated from I'm A Celebrity 2025. Discover the full lineup still battling for the crown and when the final airs on ITV.
Discover the top five translated novels of 2025, featuring Nobel laureate Han Kang's latest, a Nazi-era film epic, a Scandinavian septology, and vital stories from Iraq. Explore global literature.
Discover the best UK cultural events this Christmas season. From theatre shows and film releases to music concerts and art exhibitions, our guide has everything you need for a festive cultural feast.
Italian horror game Horses faces Steam ban over explicit content concerns, launching December 2 on Epic Games Store. Developer fears financial collapse without Steam access.
UK gamers face rising console costs as hardware prices outpace graphical improvements. Readers debate whether £500+ consoles offer value and share Game Awards 2025 predictions.
Fallout 4's Steam reviews plummet to 'Mostly Negative' following Anniversary Edition launch, with players reporting corrupted saves and broken mods. Discover why fans are revolting.