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For the relatively few films that I watched 2022: 1.The Banshees of Inisherin 2. Everything Everywhere All at Once 3. The Menu 4. The Batman 5. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery 6. RRR ...Quite a bit of distance... 7. Nope ...Getting Kicked In The Teeth Repeatedly... Dishonorable Mention: The Northman

PC Gamer Writers'/Editors' Personal Picks: Tyler Colp, Associate Editor: Signalis turns survival horror into a dreamlike experience I can't forget | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Rose Engine's psychological thriller breaks the rules with purpose. Lauren Aitken, Guides Editor: The Witcher 3 next-gen re-release solidifies its status as my eternal GOTY | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Why play new games when The Witcher 3 got a shiny next-gen update? Jody Macgregor, Weekend/AU Editor: In a tornado of turn-based tactics, Hard West 2 went unfairly overlooked | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Cowboys versus zombies is a real good time. Katie Wickens, Hardware Writer: Two Point Campus takes me back to cosy, nerdy days spent with my sister | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Those memories of playing Theme Hospital on a tiny CRT will never die. Evan Lahti, Global Editor-in-Chief: Somehow, our favorite game of 2018 got even better in 2022 | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Why Into the Breach: Advanced Edition was one of the best experiences of the year. Phil Savage, Editor-in-Chief: The Witch Queen wasn't just a good Destiny 2 expansion—it was the best FPS campaign of the year | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Bungie's best set of missions in years. Jorge Jimenez, Hardware Writer: In 2022, Tactics Ogre: Reborn reminded me why I love turn-based strategy games | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Who knew a game about the horrors of war is still a must-play after all these years? Fraser Brown, Online Editor: Grounded finally makes survival fun | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM This playful co-op survival game has been the highlight of my year. Tyler Wilde, Executive Editor: I'm hooked on Call of Duty like it's 2008 again (please don't tell any cool people) | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM I'm not even into Warzone or DMZ: I just can't stop playing regular old Modern Warfare 2 team deathmatch. Joshua Wolens, News Writer: Pentiment's biggest success was making me think about failure | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM The past bleeds into the future no matter how hard you scrub. Shaun Prescott, Australia Editor: Souls clones barely stood a chance in 2022, but Steelrising at least had style | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Coming for FromSoftware's lunch is a fool's game, but if you're going to try, you better make it count. Andy Chalk, News Lead: I can't stop arguing with my bathroom wall in Hell is Others, a bizarre top-down extraction shooter | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Hell is Others proved it to me: People suck, but the world is more fun when they're around Sean Martin, Guides Writer: This year Warzone 2 DMZ turned me into a key–hoarding weasel | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Question one: Where's the key? Question two: Gimme the key. Christopher Livingston, Staff Writer: In 2022's city builder boom, this game's survival systems stood out | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Survival city builder Farthest Frontier is fraught with diseases, injuries, bear attacks, raiding parties, and even the occasional bee sting. Jacob Ridley, Senior Hardware Editor: Turns out I can't strategize better than Ferrari. Thanks for letting me know, F1 Manager 2022 | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM I've been humbled by my career of misfortune with Alpha Tauri. Lauren Morton, Associate Editor: Roadwarden is the first text adventure I enjoyed as much as a good book | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Roadwarden is far more approachable than classic text games with worldbuilding on par with my favorite novels. Wes Fenlon, Senior Editor: Dorfromantik was 2022's 'no thoughts, just vibes' game of the year | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM No game soothed me this past year like this idyllic tile-placer. Robin Valentine, Print Editor: A rough launch hasn't stopped Darktide being the best Warhammer 40,000 game ever | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM The core action is already excellent—it just needs some work around the edges Sarah James, Guides Writer: PowerWash Simulator is the perfect counter to the stress of Elden Ring | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Wash away your woes. Ted Litchfield, Associate Editor: Norco filled me with love, hope, and wonder, then immediately asked 'is that enough?' | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM A standout adventure game in a red letter year for the genre. Rich Stanton: Years after release, Death Stranding keeps delivering | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Million Dollar BB. Mollie Taylor, News Writer: The best rhythm game finally came to PC this year and took over my life | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Hatsune Miku: Project Diva MegaMix+ coming to PC has meant I can stop relying on consoles for my rhythm game goodness. Morgan Park, Staff Writer: The PC finally got a Smash Bros. worth celebrating in 2022 | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM MultiVersus was one of the year's best surprises, and it keeps getting better. Andy Chalk I thought Elden Ring was going to be hot garbage, then it took over my life | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM My new year's resolution for 2022 worked out in a very unexpected way.

Updated the PC Gamer posts for today's editors'/writers' "Personal Picks" and "Best Sandbox 2022". Today's Eurogamer editors'/writers' year-end Feature articles: Ed Nightingale, Deputy News Editor: Games of 2022: Elden Ring was the best game for breaking the rules WWW.EUROGAMER.NET Games of 2022 continues with this piece on Elden Ring. Jessica Orr, Guides Writer: Games of 2022: Live A Live was the best short story collection of the year WWW.EUROGAMER.NET Our games of the year series looks at Live A Live.

Raiders - $3,000 1. Raiders TD 2. Raiders 3. Nah 4. Justin Fields 5. Commanders/Browns/Eagles 6. Eight 7. Henry 8. Chubb (Rushing) / Hill (Receiving)

The UK MoD estimates that total Russian casualties (KIA/WIA/MIA) are 100K+ which seems a vastly more "reasonable" estimate than the Ukrainian MoD's estimate of 100K KIA. It's probably best just to ignore whatever metrics the Ukrainian MoD releases in favor of those from the US and UK.

ISW analysis for 21 December 2022: Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 21 | Institute for the Study of War WWW.UNDERSTANDINGWAR.ORG The Kremlin intensified its information operation accusing NATO expansion of presenting a military threat to Russia. Shoigu stated that NATO’s military expansion near Russian borders, including Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO membership aspirations, neces

Sam Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend, FTX co-founder plead guilty to criminal charges - ABC News ABCNEWS.GO.COM Caroline Ellison, CEO of Alameda Research, and Gary Wang, co-founder of FTX, pleaded guilty earlier this week, according to newly unsealed court documents

In all honesty, maybe the time has come to let Tel Aviv "off the leash" vis-a-vis Tehran. Iran didn't have to become a co-belligerent in this war on the side of the clear aggressor, but they made that choice. Alors, c'est la vie...et la mort, non?

I viewed it more as him challenging the Global North to do more to "liberate" the Global South from their dependence on Russian commodities rather than taking an unnecessary shot at the Global South.

Zelenskyy kinda/sorta gave the US a "green light" to take "active measures" against Iran in that speech.

Per CNN on Zelenskyy's address to Congress:

That would be an...uhhhhhh..."interesting" tactic.

Just a few days shy of the 50th anniversary of the "Immaculate Reception"

I don't think I'm going out on a limb by saying that the Patriot battery (which will probably be deployed to cover the Kyiv region) is going to be #1 on the targeting list for every Russian strike planner, even if only for its symbolic value.

Joint press conference:

I am in full agreement with the author of the Kotaku article and applaud them for having the courage the write exactly what I was thinking when Mazin made his original statement.

Zelenskyy has arrived at the White House.

Have the results been announced yet? I can't find 'em anywhere!

Updated the PC Gamer posts for today's editors'/writers' "Personal Picks" and "Best Puzzle Game 2022". Today's Eurogamer editors'/writers' year-end Feature articles: Lottie Lynn, Guides Editor: Games of 2022: Tunic held the best puzzle solving moment WWW.EUROGAMER.NET A look at Tunic for our games of 2022 series. Matthew Reynolds, Managing Editor: Games of 2022: The Excavation of Hob's Barrow had the most unforgettable introductions of the year WWW.EUROGAMER.NET For whatever reason, I haven't played a good, honest point-and-click game in years, possibly decades (maybe not since t… Justin Koreis, Contributor: Games of 2022: The best update of 2022 was in Sea of Thieves WWW.EUROGAMER.NET A look at Sea of Thieves for our games of 2022 series.

ISW Analysis: Target Russia's Capability, Not Its Intent Target Russia’s Capability, Not Its Intent | Institute for the Study of War WWW.UNDERSTANDINGWAR.ORG US policy should recognize that the Kremlin’s intent regarding Ukraine is maximalist, inflexible, and will not change in the foreseeable future. The West should stop expending resources trying to change a reality it does not control and focus on what it c

ISW analysis for 20 December 2022: Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 20 | Institute for the Study of War WWW.UNDERSTANDINGWAR.ORG Intensifying Russian pressure on Belarus is degrading Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s maneuver room to avoid making concessions to the Kremlin. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s long game to reestablish suzerainty over Belarus is making pro

They tried and failed to take Kyiv from the north early in the war.