Games Radar: Newest Game Releases We Love

It’s been a pretty exciting year for games thus far. From the Switch 2 being announced to events like The Witcher 3’s 10th anniversary alongside rumors regarding the release of games like Half-Life 3 and Resident Evil 9, we thought it’d be fair game to recap some of the games that we’ve been playing and loving lately at Cooledtured. 

Doom: The Dark Ages

Finally being revealed as a prequel game to both Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal (2020), we follow the Doom Slayer (or Doomguy as you may know him) slay his way through hellish hordes medieval-style. Occurring in an arc previously unexplored of the Doom universe timeline, we befittingly see the addition of multiple new medieval-themed game features that we can’t stop thinking about. 

Though we loved the Crucible in Doom Eternal, new melees such as the gauntlet and flail are pretty addicting. The shield is a great addition too, as it adds a lot of depth to the run-and-gun mechanics that Doom is mostly known for. Overall, we’re pretty pleased with how much Bethesda has innovated, but even more impressed with how true-to-character that they’ve kept the newest Doom release.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

A roleplaying game created by French developers Sandfall Interactive, Expedition 33 follows the titular 33rd Expedition as they venture to slay the Paintress, an entity who has the ability to annually “disappear” all humans at or above an age that decreases year by year. It’s weird, we know, but we’ve had a lot of fun playing it.

As Japanese culture fans, what we really enjoy about it is the inspiration it takes from Japanese games such as the Final Fantasy and Persona series. Probably most directly inspired by these games is the choice to start the game over but with an added option to play with New Game Plus on, which allows you to keep your items - it’s a no-brainer for those who don’t want to grind items or skills just to enjoy the story.

Tales of Seikyu

Tales of Seikyu is a game that operates within a niche filled with heavy-hitting games like Stardew Valley and Slime Rancher. Since you've probably played at least one of these games (they're pretty popular - not to mention good), we'll keep it straightforward: you are tasked with renovating an inn and creating a profitable business model for it. Sounds pretty easy, but the game becomes more charming as you progress and get more situated into the resource management gameplay loop. The game also introduces shapeshifting mechanics, allowing players to transform into animals like boars and slimes. 

It’s a cute little game that is clearly inspired by its peers and predecessors though still allows itself room to breathe with fun mechanics and anime-inspired aesthetics. 

Conclusion

From brutal demon-slaying in Doom: The Dark Ages to the emotionally rich RPG journey in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and the cozy, creative charm of Tales of Seikyu, 2025 is already shaping up to be an unforgettable year for gamers. Whether you're into fast-paced action, deep story-driven quests, or relaxing sim-style adventures, there's something fresh and exciting to dive into right now. 

If we were you, we’d make a note to stay tuned to the Cooledtured blog for our gaming picks as we plan to cover lots more in the gaming world very soon - but for now, tell us how we did writing this article! Any games you love on the list? Already played through? Skipping for now? Feel free to let us know!