Archive: 2025 / 09

Ghost of Yōtei has burst onto the scene with an 87 Metacritic score and 89 on OpenCritic, beating its predecessor. The sequel follows new hero Atsu on a revenge quest across feudal Japan’s island of Ezo, hunting the Yotei Six. Critics applaud its 60fps performance on PS5, refined stealth combat and fresh weaponry. Minor pacing hiccups aside, the game stands out as one of 2025’s top releases, even if it just cracks the top 20.

Eight pressures in 44 snaps. Micah Parsons, just days into his Packers tenure, tilted Thursday Night Football in a 27-18 win over Washington. Green Bay moved to 2-0 for the first time since 2020 as Jordan Love led a 404-yard night and tight end Tucker Kraft posted his first 100-yard game. Parsons wants more snaps—and it’s hard to argue after another disruptive showcase at Lambeau.

Hand-painted ceramic rail maps from 1899 are back on show at London’s Victoria Station after a major restoration. Hidden for decades behind phone boxes and a newsstand, the maps were cleaned and repaired by heritage specialists. The project was led by Govia Thameslink Railway with support from Network Rail and the Railway Heritage Trust, and timed to the 200-year anniversary of the modern railway.