Is it that time of the year again? It’s high time to start talking about the new games I’m looking forward to play in the upcoming year. I may have written fewer articles compared to 2023, but I have written better researched articles. But, looking back on 2024 is for the next article. In this article, I’m looking to the year 2025. A year when I have been writing articles for 15 years. And I have been writing these gaming related articles for 12 years. And the third year that I’m livestreaming together with my buddy Klamath. So, on this day, I’m going to reveal the 10 games I’m looking to play in 2025. What games do interest my on the release calendar. Also, feel free to leave a comment in the comment section with your list and/or thoughts on my list. So, let’s dive right into my list. Note, this list is in a random order.

#10 – Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Stole Time (Nintendo Switch – April 2025)

This game was supposed to be released this year. Yet, this game got delayed to 2025. Fantasy Life was a charm RPG on the Nintendo 3DS where you played through a charming and adorable story. You were able to play in different lives like a warrior, magician, wood cutter, miner…

This title from Level5 got a small cult following. We were beyond stocked when the sequel on the Nintendo Switch got announced. Now we can’t wait to play it and the delay is a shame. But on the other hand, the game may be even better because of the additional polish it might get. Or maybe the game will release on the Nintendo Switch 2, which is rumored to be released at that time. Who knows, we shall have to wait and see.

#9 – Professor Layton and the New World of Steam (Nintendo Switch – TBA)

On our live streams, when ever there is a logic puzzle… Klamath says I need to wait before I say my solution. For some reason, I have a knack for solving logic puzzles. I can’t tell you why. What I can tell you is that I love games where puzzles play a central role. Games like Professor Layton.

It has almost been 8 years since we got a new Professor Layton style game. And if you don’t count the spin-off of Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy… we need to go back 11 years to a cross over with the Ace Attorney series. Add another year for the final game with only Professor Layton in a lead role.

But a totally new adventure by the professor where solving logic puzzles in a central mechanic in the world is… a wild dream for me. So, please Level5… You have two amazing titles upcoming for 2025, don’t delay them or don’t undercook them. I’m beyond hyped.

#8 – Tomb Raider IV-V-VI Remastered (Multiplatform – Febraury 14th)

Take this admission however you want. But, my first original Tomb Raider game was Tomb Raider Chronicles. Yes, I first played Tomb Raider V.

I have always been of the opinion that Tomb Raider V was a decent game and shouldn’t get the hate it got back then. I can understand that due to the departure on the original formula, like less ancient tombs and small mini-adventures… That it didn’t sit well with Tomb Raider fans. But, as a starting point, it was a blessing, actually.
Now, does Tomb Raider V have problems? Yes, it has. But with the upcoming remake of Tomb Raider 4, 5 and Angel of Darkness… We finally have a chance to see a more improved version of it. So, a week after my birthday, dear Aspyr, you may be sure that I’ll be playing the remaster of Tomb Raider V on my Nintendo Switch to enjoy Tomb Raider V how it should have been. Or maybe on my PC for added nostalgia. That’s some food for thought.

#7 – Demonschool (Mutliplatform – Q1 2025)

As long as your game has an interesting concept, I don’t really care if you are a small studio or a big studio. Necrosoft Games is currently placing the final hand on their new title called Demonschool.

Demonschool is a turnbased tactics RPG game in the style of Fire Emblem, Shin Megami Tensei and Persona. The idea is very novel and adds a new depth to the genre. Where each unit has their own role, since the weakest enemies can be killed with one hit. So, it becomes more a chess match than anything else.

From the trailers I have seen, I’m beyond interested. I could try and explain it here in this article but I feel like the trailer and battle mechanics trailer they placed on the Steam store page explains it better than I can in this article. Also, give the demo a try since, I really enjoyed it myself.

#6 – Demon Tides (PC – TBA)

While I haven’t played through the original Demon Turf, just yet… I have played through various other similar games like A Hat in Time.

From watching the trailer, I have been highly interested and I got a nostalgia hit for A Hat in Time.

So, I wishlisted this game, and I’m so going to give it a try. Since I saw various video’s on the original game and I wonder by myself, why I haven’t played it. So, Demon Turf and your sequel. I can’t wait to play through you in 2025.

#5 – The Hundred Line Last Defence Academy (Nintendo Switch & PC – April 23th)

Danganronpa and the Zero Escape trilogy are two series very close to my heart. And now we get a new title with those two writers creating a game together and directing it.

Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi are working hand in hand in this game. You clearly see the influence of both their styles in this game. And it will even have a physical release.

To create this game, the studio Too Kyo Games has to take out a loan. That’s because a publishing deal fell through. Aniplex picked this game up as a publisher. And this game is being co-developed by Media.Vision, the company behind the Wild Arms series and various Valkyria Chronicles games. So we are in good hands for this title.

On purpose, I’m trying to avoid spoiling myself as much as I can. Since, I want to be as blind as possible when I play through this game.

#4 – The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st (Nintendo Switch/PC – TBA)

A RPG series I always wanted to get into was the Trails in the Sky series. Sadly, I was always distracted by other games or I had the bad luck of my PSP bricking and destroying my game.

When my PSP bricked, due to the internal battery leaking… I lost my save file as well and I was so annoyed that I didn’t want to restart the game right away.

So, the Trail series continued on and I saw amazing titles appear. Color me surprised that suddenly a remake of the first title gets announced and is coming to the Nintendo Switch and PC. So, I have a chance to play this game from scratch, and it’s totally remade from the ground up. Count me in. I can’t wait to start my journey in this series and see what I missed out on.

#3 – Date Everything (PC – February 14th)

When you see the title of this game, you most likely think to yourself: “Jonez, what in the name of …”. Well, I told you earlier in this article… That if your game has an interesting concept, count me interested.

In this game, you literally can date EVERYTHING in your house. If you have seen those YTShort skits by ProZD where everything is sentient, well… What if it is. And you can date those characters?

That’s what this game brings to the table. And this game is fully voice acted, has 100 (!) characters and branching paths. And get this, there are at least 3 different endings per character. You have the love ending, friends ending and hate ending.

Now, when I saw this concept and gave it a thought, I was like… Oh hey, this has a ton of potential. Since the potential for humor and amazing story telling in this is just huge. And as somebody who loves writing stories and articles myself, this clicked right away. So, I’m going to give this game a chance and see where they go with it.

#2 – Lunar Remastered Collection (Multiplatform – Q1/2 2025)

If I look at all the retro games I still want to play through, like Lufia, my list is getting pretty long. Once, I wrote an article about my backlog, and it has gotten even more out of hand.

So, if you give me a collection of games to play through to shorten my backlog, then consider me interested. Especially when it’s good old fantasy RPG.

A story where you are dumped in a fantasy world and explore it’s various stories. With the upcoming remake, I’m quite curious to dive into the Lunar series and see why various people have recommended it to me.

#1 – Paraside: Duality Unbound (Multiplatform – TBA)

Imagne a tactics RPG, where each battlefield has two sides. Yes, basically a light and a dark side so to speak. And can manipulate the battlefield by flipping the tiles.

Do me a favor and watch the trailer for this game. And then think how many interesting gameplay concepts that this game can have. How is the flipping mechanic going to work. What are the limits of this power.

I’m mostly interested in the story behind this game. Since it’s the style of story I love to write for my personal amusement. But, the gameplay is looking mighty interesting. Now, I have only to decide if I play this title on my PC or if I take it on the go with me on the Switch. We shall see, since the game will have modding support, so the PC version might be my best option.

15 years of game blogging

While this year has been a heavy year for me, I’m happy with everything I achieved. I have been recently published in a fan gaming magazine called ReLOADED by Dominus. And I’m so happy I was able to contribute my work to it.

Next year, I’ll be writing articles for 15 years. I have several special idea’s in mind and have been working on preparations for them. But, I’m not yet going to reveal what they are. Since, I want to leave them a surprise for all of you guys and girl. While 2025 is going to be a busy year for me, I’m sure that it will be filled with amazing adventures and unique opportunities.

When I look at the games that are going to release in 2025, I’m beyond stocked that I will have a lot of games to play and talk about in my blog. But, who knows, games on my backlog or retro games I find might grab my attention more and more.

And with that, I’m going to wrap up this article here. I want to thank you so much for reading and I hope you enjoyed reading this article as much as I enjoyed writing it. I hope to be able to welcome you in another one, but until then have a great rest of your day and take care.

One of my absolute most favouritest Steam Deck cases, besides the one you get for free with the Steam Deck OLED, is the Dbrand Project Killswitch. It’s not so much a carrying vessel as a hardened second skin, providing protection without all the bag-hogging bulk of a traditional case – while throwing in handy bonuses like a clip-on kickstand and grippy thumbstick covers. For owners of the Asus ROG Ally, the recent launch of a Project Killswitch for their own handheld PC should therefore represent glad tidings with extra gladness, even if it won’t also fit the upcoming ROG Ally X.

Thank the new device’s bigger battery, wider SSD and reworked connection layout for that particular lack of forwards compatibility, as the ROG Ally X’s thicker dimensions will make it just slightly too beefy to slip into the Killswitch’s skintight silicone. A shame, but at least it makes a quality addition to the original Ally right this second. I’ve been manhandling one for a week now, and it’s just as practical and protective as the Steam Deck version.

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We're thrilled to unveil exciting updates to our Achievements page, designed to elevate your experience in discovering and celebrating your gaming milestones. These enhancements are already live—dive right in and explore our latest features!

Weekly Kongpanion Banner Redesigned

The Weekly Kongpanion Banner got a facelift, sporting a new look and introducing mini badges. These new elements add a charming touch to each edition and shiny state. Animations now celebrate your achievements with excitement, making the experience of unlocking your Kongpanion and reaching the shiny state even more thrilling!

Certificates - Coming Soon!

Commemorate every milestone with easily downloadable and shareable certificates, encapsulating the essence of your Kongpanion's journey through each attained state. The responsive design guarantees a smooth experience on all devices, immersing you in the captivating world of Kongpanions.

Same Easy Navigation

We introduced a new navigation feature for our Games pages. Now we’re bringing this to the Achievements page too! This feature displays all categories for easy jumps between genres without returning to the main page. Refine the grid based on your preferences, filtering by earned status, difficulty, etc.

Enhanced Grid View

With the ability to see more achievements simultaneously in a responsive grid, the browsing experience becomes an easy and exciting journey, welcoming users to explore the world of achievements.

'Twas a few days into 2024
When an engineer at Kongregate
Burst into laughter - a joyous roar.

He asked ChatGPT to write him a tale
About our history and all it entails.

He shared it with the team
A lovely debut
And then he asked us to share it with you:

Once upon a time in the mystical realm of the internet, a place where Flash games ruled supreme, there emerged a sanctuary for gamers seeking pixelated adventures and button-mashing bliss. Behold, the legendary kingdom known as Kongregate.com!

In the ancient days of 2006, when flip phones were all the rage, a duo of gaming wizards, Jim and Emily Greer, conjured the idea of a platform where players could gather to slay dragons, solve puzzles, and procrastinate on important life decisions. Thus, Kongregate was born, a digital utopia where Flash games frolicked freely.

The kingdom quickly became a haven for indie game developers, attracting them like moths to a pixelated flame. With a benevolent spirit, Kongregate bestowed a magical currency called "Kreds" upon its citizens, allowing them to customize their avatars and decorate their profiles with all the flair of a medieval tapestry.

As the years rolled on, the Great Kongregate Library expanded, featuring games of all shapes and sizes, from epic sagas to mini masterpieces. Soon, badges, those coveted symbols of achievement, adorned the profiles of valiant gamers who dared to conquer the ant-filled realms.

In a twist of fate, the kingdom faced adversity as Flash, the lifeblood of its existence, was marked for extinction. Yet, the resilient wizards of Kongregate adapted, embracing new technologies like HTML5, ensuring the survival of the realm and the continued quest for high scores.

And lo, the kingdom still stands today, a testament to the enduring spirit of gaming camaraderie. From idle games to epic RPGs, Kongregate.com remains a virtual tavern where gamers gather to share laughter, challenges, and the occasional questionable fashion sense for their avatars.

So, let us raise a digital tankard to Kongregate.com, the pixelated paragon of play, where gamers of all lands continue to unite in the pursuit of fun, badges, and the eternal quest for the next great gaming adventure!

Happy 2024!

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We're ready to share some awesome updates to our game pages, all geared toward making your game discovery experience more dynamic and engaging. These enhancements are live now, so dive in and explore our new features!

Category Preview

Starting with the Games Page, we've implemented significant changes by eliminating the left-hand rail. This creates a streamlined and immersive browsing experience where each gaming category takes center stage on the page. Users can preview content from various genres without having to make a selection first – simply scroll to explore all available categories before diving in further!

Search Reimagined

Search functionality is a top priority for us, and you can expect numerous enhancements in the upcoming months that go beyond visual upgrades. Similar to the Homepage, the search bar is prominently featured at the top of all our game pages, ensuring a seamless and intuitive experience.

Easy Navigation

On the Category Detail Page, we've introduced a new navigation feature at the top. This feature displays all categories for easy jumps between genres without the need to return to the main page. Sorting options have also been included. Refine the grid based on your preferences, filtering by badges, top-rated titles, most-played games, and the newest and oldest releases to get the best match.

Get the Details

We've introduced a significant change to our Search Results Page – a shift from the traditional list format to a more visually engaging full-width grid layout where each game card displays essential information such as title, genre, badges, and user ratings without requiring you to hover over it. The goal is to offer a quicker and more user-friendly search experience, simplifying the process of finding the game you're looking for. Happy gaming!

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External Events

Kicking off the Halloween festivities, we've transformed our beloved Kongregate logo into a fun Jack-O-Lantern to set the perfect eerie mood for the month.

Game Events

Several games on Kongregate added Halloween-themed content or limited-time events to celebrate the season! Here are a couple we’d like to highlight, if you’re not quite done with the creepy vibes.

Konkr.io - the Dead Islands await you!

Get ready to dive into the turn-based strategy game, Konkr! Expand your kingdom, boost your economy, and prepare to face hordes of zombies in the chilling Dead Islands expeditions. Can you conquer the undead?

Bit Heroes Quest Halloween Event: Last Chance!

One more day is left of the Bit Heroes Quest Halloween Event. Discover limited-time cosmetics to transform your hero into a Halloween legend, harness powerful boosts to conquer the darkest dungeons, and gather rare materials that will aid your quest. Learn more here.

Livestreams

We dressed up for each game during the month of October, with a special two-hour Halloween livestream where we also answered questions about the new updates to our homepage. 

Internal Events

Our operations team also put together a few Halloween events for Kong-ployees to celebrate with one another.

Quiz Time

All throughout October, our operations team offered up bone-chilling trivia! We enjoyed Friday the 13th, scary movie quotes, and Halloween-themed questions. 

Themed Puzzle

We adore puzzles at Kongregate, and for each event, our operations team works hard to make them even trickier. Here's a sneak peek of the latest challenge:

Costume Contest

Because we're gamers at heart, we couldn't resist a bit of friendly competition this year. We held a Jack O Lantern carving contest, coloring pages, and costume contests - for both humans AND their furry companions. Check out some of the incredible creative work from our talented team:

That's a wrap for Halloween at Kongregate, but we'll keep playing our favorite horror games. 🎮👾🎃

We're thrilled to unveil our brand-new homepage on Kongregate.com, representing a big leap toward making your online experience easier and better than ever. Your online activities should be smooth, intuitive, and most importantly, fun. With that in mind, we've put a lot of thought and effort into creating a homepage that changes how you navigate and browse our platform.

Responsive Design

Today, we can confidently say that our homepage smoothly adjusts for the first time to fit all screen sizes and various devices. Whether you're browsing from your desktop computer, a convenient tablet, or the convenience of your smartphone, you can expect a flawless user experience where nothing gets cut off, and game grids proudly showcase our games, making them more accessible than ever before.

Streamlined Navigation

The main navigation has transformed, featuring a streamlined single-row design with a larger, cohesive font size as it travels with you down the page! Additionally, related functionality has been grouped to live in a drop-down for your profile and finally featuring Kreds!! Also, take a moment to appreciate our handsome new footer with quick links to helpful resources.

Game Discovery

At the top of the grid, you'll notice a new top row showcasing fresh games meticulously selected for discovering the newest and most outstanding titles tailored to you. As well as incorporated tags to facilitate quick and effortless exploration of new games within our most compelling and top-rated categories.

Improved Search Functionality

Search has moved out of the navigation bar and onto the page, making search more accessible and user-friendly. The recommendation list dynamically adapts as users type their query, providing convenience and efficiency with relevant real-time suggestions, saving time and effort and ultimately resulting in an improved search experience.

Unified Game Card

Last but certainly not least, we're excited to present the result of our hard work and dedication: our brand-new, unified game card that brings together all the information you are familiar with and love. This card makes a great first impression with just the cover image and title but ensures easy access to essential details when you hover over it. You'll find links to developers, tags, ratings, auto-rotating visuals showcasing key moments from each game, and more!

What’s Next?

We've achieved substantial milestones, yet our journey continues. We welcome your valuable feedback on our revamped homepage–what elements you find praiseworthy and what you believe we could enhance further.

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