The Eurogamer team has outlined their anticipated video game and board game sessions for Christmas Day 2025, blending family time with personal escapes. Written in advance, the feature highlights hopes for cozy management sims, action adventures, and competitive play amid holiday chaos. Contributions range from Switch 2 titles to PC backlogs and even a board game favorite.
In a festive edition of their regular gaming diary, Eurogamer staff detailed what they aim to play on December 25, 2025, despite the demands of family gatherings and holiday routines. The article, published on that date but prepared months earlier, captures a mix of optimism and realism about squeezing in gaming time.
One contributor plans to try Sektori, a Geometry Wars-inspired shooter, on TV or Steam Deck after gifting their son Metroid Prime 4 and Civilization 7 for his new Switch 2. They anticipate limited chances, possibly settling for family rounds of Mario Kart World to avoid embarrassment.
Marie looks forward to Tiny Bookshop on Switch 2, a management sim about running a seaside bookstore, praising its cozy appeal amid the post-unwrapping toy chaos.
Kelsey intends to tackle her backlog starting with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on PC, the 2025 Game Awards winner. Having previously stalled on Act 1's boss, she hopes the holidays provide uninterrupted time to explore Acts 2 and 3.
For escapism, another staffer favors Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Switch 2, enjoying the cathartic combat as Princess Zelda against moblins while tuning out relatives.
Connor eyes Soulframe on PC, a fantastical title from the Preludes servers where he's only logged a few hours, alongside Warframe's The Old Peace update for deeper exploration.
Taps revisits Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on PS5, valuing its earnest Star Wars charm for collecting lightsaber parts and ponchos in a relaxing, map-clearing session by the fire.
Victoria continues Lego City Undercover on Switch 2 with her son, dubbing it 'baby's first GTA' for its vehicle hijinks and crashes.
Alex anticipates a hectic day but plans Super Metroid via Switch 2 in the evening as comfort play, possibly alongside Balatro or PBA Pro Bowling, after aiding his daughter with her console.
Bertie shifts to the board game Avalon at their brother's, a social deduction game akin to Werewolf with Arthurian twists, where accusing others of hidden betrayal fuels endless, precarious fun.
Overall, the plans reflect gaming as both family bonding and personal respite during the holidays.
