Like any year before it, 2025 saw the release of countless new films, and we here at Byte have thoroughly enjoyed many of them. While the following is not a comprehensive list of this year’s best features, enjoy a selection of our staff’s favorite new flicks!
Wake Up Dead Man is proof that audiences yearn for another classic whodunnit story.
Zootopia 2 didn’t have the same magic and whimsy as the first movie, but it didn’t try to. It traded that for an emotional, character-driven plot, and I really appreciated it.
There were a plethora of exciting new announcements at this year's Game Awards. Here are just a few.
Despite Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 getting positive reception from massive fans of the game franchise, the film feels a little lackluster beyond the animatronics. Here is Byte staff’s review of the film.
As the two-year Wicked saga comes to a close, Wicked: For Good was a rocky, but entertaining end to the stage show turned musical film.
Mason and Ash discuss Funko POP's poor financial performance, and the possible end of the company.
Jaxx discusses the new hardware announced by Valve, including the Steam Machine.
Kevin Parker’s Deadbeat takes us on an intimate, emotional journey. From shimmering club lights to the darkest corners of his mind, this album is a must-listen.
Nominations for 2025's Game Awards have been revealed, with Expedition 33 taking the lead.
Ash and Mason discuss the global success of Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters, as well as it's planned sequel and stage adaptation.
People R Ugly’s debut album GARAGE is one of the greatest pop-punk albums of the decade. The energy and the sound this record provides left me a fan for life.
In this episode of 9-1-1 What’s Your Hot Take, Sam and Willow discuss the events of season 9 episode 5 of 9-1-1.
Mason discusses the controversy surrounding Pokemon Legends: Z-A, the newest entry in the franchise.
In this episode of 9-1-1 What’s Your Hot Take, Sam and Willow discuss the events of season 9 episode 4 of 9-1-1.
Mason asks Ball State students the Byte-ing Question, "what is the worst horror movie you've seen"?
