211. Couch Company Awards Show 2025

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211. Couch Company Awards Show 2025

Jeff returns to the Couch to help present the year's best games. Plus, Jon has a special announcement, and Tyler reveals his TGA bet assignments.

Tyler DeFazio, Jonathan Perez, and Jeff Campese

Dec 23, 2025

Chapters

(00:04:56) Kept You Waiting Award
The best game we played for the first time that wasn’t from this year.
(00:21:46) Damnit, Not Yet! Award
The game we ran out of time to play, but liked what little we did.
(00:27:31) Keep the Party Going Award
The best DLC, expansion, remaster, or remake.
(00:39:40) Can I Pet that Dog? Award
The most huggable character.
(00:46:36) With the Boys Award
The best multiplayer experience.
(00:53:50) A-to-B Award
The best movement (walking, running, jumping, sliding, etc.).
**SPOILERS! (00:59:12) WTF?! Award
The most confusing or perplexing scene in a game.
(01:08:19) Good Ol’ Days Award
A nostalgic game or moment that makes you feel like a kid again.
(01:15:49) You Had Me at Hello Award
The best voice acting or performance in a game.
(01:22:17) Downtime Award
The best mini-game or side activity.
(01:33:10) Push It Real Good Award
The best iteration, innovation, or complete creation of a genre.
(01:40:03) Found My Main Award
Favorite character, loadout, or class.
(01:53:15) What Killed Jon Award
The best game to stream.
(02:02:00) White Knuckle Award
Part of a game that was beyond frustratingly tough.
(02:14:50) PLEASE STOP Award
The trend or “feature” we hope to never see again.
(2:22:46) Everyone is High Award
The game that critics loved but just didn’t land with us. (Or vice versa.)
(02:35:31) How Do You Spell That? Award
The game with the dumbest name.
(02:43:23) In the Privacy of My Own Home Award
A game or moment that you might be a little embarrassed by.
(02:50:45) Fine Ass Award
The most attractive or best-dressed character.
(02:58:36) White Hat Award
The best protagonist.
(03:02:22) Black Hat Award
The best antagonist.
(03:08:38) Engine Calibrator Award
The best side character.
(03:14:37) Book Cover Judge Award
The game we thought we’d hate but ended up loving. (Or vice versa.)
(00:00:00) Total Rockstars Award
The best studio or developer.
(03:25:39) Take that Zodiac Award
Awarded to the genre of the year.

(03:30:47) Jon’s Special Announcement!

(03:37:15) Well, That’s Just Cool Award
The best mechanic in a game.
(03:48:09) Once Upon a Time Award
The game with the most captivating introduction.
**SPOILERS! (03:55:34) Knee Slapper Award
The funniest moment.
**SPOILERS! (04:09:10) It’s a Bad Day for Rain Award
The scene that brought us to tears.
(04:18:34) Titan Slayer Award
The most unforgettable, epic, intense, or unique boss fight.
**SPOILERS! (04:29:04) Happily Ever After Award
The game with the most satisfying, best, complete, or enjoyable ending.
(04:49:05) Better Than a Blanket Award
Best game or experience that made you feel cozy.
(04:51:57) Shostakovich Would Be Proud Award
For outstanding music, inclusive of score, original song, and/or licensed soundtrack.
(05:06:00) Single Repeat Award
The best track on the album.
(05:10:27) Lost My Ear Award
For outstanding creative and/or technical achievement in artistic design and animation.
(05:21:03) Home Away from Home Award
Best world or world-building.
(05:28:50) Faker, What Was That?! Award
The best combat in a game.
(05:37:09) Seeing the Board Award
Thinky good.
(05:49:16) I Need a Cigarette Award
The most satisfying thing we did in a game.
(05:58:44) Diamond in the Rough Award
The best hidden gem.
**SPOILERS! (06:05:23) I Need a Minute Award
The most profound, emotional, or thought-provoking moment.
(06:16:22) That’s a Jon-Ass Game Award
The game that makes you think of Jon.
(06:25:44) That’s a Tyler-Ass Game Award
The game that makes you think of Tyler.
(6:32:38) That’s a Jeff-Ass Game Award
The game that makes you think of Jeff.