Dream Madness 2025: Who Reigned Supreme in this Year’s Showdown

Dreamers showed up for this year’s Dream Madness Bracket, and the results did not disappoint. We saw fierce debates, passionate votes, and some matchups that had us refreshing our screens. Whether you were team chaos or team nostalgia, the 2025 bracket had something for everyone.

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Let’s break down the winners from both the Fan Bracket and Staff Bracket:

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Fan Bracket Recap

From console classics to open-world favorites, here’s how they stacked up each round.

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Round 1 Winners:

• Mario Kart
• The Sims
• GTA
• God of War
• Sonic
• Pokémon
• Halo
• Super Smash Bros.

Round 2 Winners:

• Mario Kart
• GTA
• Pokémon
• Smash Bros.

Round 3 (Semifinals):

• GTA
• Smash Bros.

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Final Showdown:

GTA vs. Smash Bros.

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It was neck and neck until the final hour, but GTA pulled ahead in the end with 53% of the vote to Smash’s 47%.

Staff Bracket Recap

We had to get in on the action too. Our staff votes were as chaotic and nostalgic as the community, and we love that!

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• PC Winner: The Sims 4
• Xbox Winner: Grand Theft Auto V
• PlayStation Winner: Ghost of Tsushima
• Nintendo Winner: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

Which matchup shocked you the most? Which game is the hill you’re dying on? Head to our socials and let us know what you’d like to see in next year’s bracket.

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