"When Disney announced a TV show all about Cassian Andor from I remember barely caring at all. "Cool, I guess that dude from gets a show, too." Then I watched Season 1 in 2022 and was completely enthralled by its depiction of rebellion and fascism. This year's season two was even better, featuring more moments than I can count that made me sit up in my chair, hold my breath, and wait for the next scene or piece of dialogue"
"to either break me or let me cheer. I say this as someone who loves the franchise dearly: has never really been this good before, and it will likely never reach these heights again. And that's fine. can keep being a campy sci-fi series about space wizards that kids love, because we can always rewatch whenever we want. -Zack Zwiezen"
"I listen to way too many podcasts. Especially video game podcasts. I read and write about video games all day. I play as many games as I can at night and on the weekends. And then I squeeze video game podcasts into all the other quiet moments: cooking, clean-up, driving in between errands. No gaming podcast this year has kept me as consistently entertained nor taught me as much as Simon Parkin's My Perfect Console."
Many people who play video games also consumed non-gaming entertainment in 2025 and compiled favorite movies, books, podcasts, and shows. The Cassian Andor TV show initially prompted little interest, but Season 1 enthralled through its depiction of rebellion and fascism. Season 2 delivered more intense, breath‑holding moments and emotional stakes that may never be matched, while allowing the main Star Wars franchise to remain campy and rewatchable for younger audiences. Simon Parkin's My Perfect Console podcast stood out for consistent entertainment and education, featuring interviews with creators and developers about the formative games in their lives.
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