Year in Review: Top 10 Articles of Player One 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, Player One looks back at the 10 best stories on the website this year.

From news to guides and even reviews, a wide variety of stories trended on Player One this year. Here are the top 10 stories of 2025.

10. Electronic Arts Lowers Financial Forecast Following 'Underperformance' of 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard,' 'EA Sports FC 25'

The video game industry is a competitive one, and unfortunately, certain video games do not do well in the market, which negatively affects the studios behind them.

An example of which is Electronic Arts (EA), who had to adjust its financial forecast due to the underwhelming performance of two of its games, "Dragon Age: The Veilguard" and "EA Sports FC 25."

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9. 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' Has Very Positive Reviews on Steam, 4.9 Stars on Google Reviews

Throughout the year, Player One dived deeper into what gamers say about newly released games in their Steam and Google reviews. One review roundup that became popular this year is for The Game Awards' "Game of the Year," "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33."

For those who are wondering if the game is worth the hype, you need not look any further than the Steam and Google reviews, which have been very positive.

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8. Dominate 'Delta Force Mobile:' Pro Tips to Master Eclipse Vigil Season at Launch

Guides are very essential in gaming, and we here at Player One regularly publish them. Coming in at number eight on this list is a guide for "Delta Force Mobile."

Specifically, the guide provides useful tips especially for the newbies on how to claim mobile-exclusive rewards, how to master maps, and more.

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7. PlayStation Network Crashes: Thousands of Gamers Struggle as Servers Go Down

Things aren't always smooth sailing in the video game world, and this is particularly true when the PlayStation Network crashes.

According to a report Player One published in September, gamers were quick to take their frustrations online when the PlayStation Network suddenly crashed, making it hard for them to enjoy the service altogether.

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6. 'God of War' Series: Amazon Prime Video Already Secures 2 Seasons, Veteran Showrunner at Its Helm

Video games have become popular materials for both movie and video game adaptations. One that will get a series adaptation is none other than "God of War."

In fact, two seasons have already been secured by Amazon Prime Video. Robert Moore has also been tapped to helm the show. For those unfamiliar with Moore, he is behind popular series such as "Outlander" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation."

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5. 'The Flash' Director Says 'Shadow of the Colossus' Film Adaptation is Still Possible

Another game that may get an adaptation is "Shadow of the Colossus." However, this has not been finalized yet as director Andy Muschietti said he has yet to get any studio support to back the film.

However, the good news is Muschietti has assured that the film adaptation of the game has not been abandoned entirely. Hopefully, 2026 will bring better news for the adaptation.

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4. Top 'Stardew Valley' Mods in 2025 That Will Change Your Typical Gameplay

Many gamers enjoy using mods in order to add something different to the game. A particular game that people enjoy making mods for is "Stardew Valley."

In this article, we list down the top "Stardew Valley" mods that will spice up the gameplay. This includes the "Immersive Farm 2 Remastered" mod and the "Lookup Anything" mod.

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3. 'Mario Kart World' Mirror Mode: Here's How It Works, How to Unlock Tracks and Free Roam

Ever wondered how the "Mario Kart World" mirror mode works? Player One has just the right guide for you.

In this guide, we teach you how to unlock mirror mode races and even how to unlock mirror mode in free roam.

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2. Fans Are Not Happy With the 'Until Dawn' Live Action Movie Trailer: 'That's Not How the Game Works'

Video game adaptations are always a tricky thing because fans have very, very high expectations. Many (if not all) fans always expect adaptations to stay true to its source material.

Unsurprisingly, the trailer of the "Until Dawn" live action movie adaptation was met with a lot of criticism from fans who accuse the film from deviating from the original story.

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1. 'Pokémon GO' Regigigas Shadow Raid Guide: What Event Bonuses You Can Get, Start Time, and More

It has been nearly 10 years since the release of "Pokémon GO," and it continues to remain popular among players. In fact, "Pokémon GO" claims the top spot in this year's Year in Review for Player One.

Specifically, the guide on the Regigigas Shadow Raid guide is this year's most popular story as it shows how to get event bonuses, as well as other important details that players must know about it.

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