Hey everyone! Let's be real, we've all been there – hyped for a new tech gadget or game, only to be left a little… underwhelmed. So, I've been thinking about the most overhyped tech and games we can expect in 2025. You know what I mean? The ones that are going to be everywhere in the marketing, but might not quite live up to the hype. I'm calling it now.

First up, I'm predicting a major letdown with the "Metaverse 2.0". Seriously, haven't we been down this road before? I'm picturing clunky headsets, glitchy avatars, and a whole lot of nothing. Maybe I'm a grump, but I'm just not seeing the killer app that's going to make everyone ditch their smartphones. Am I wrong?

Another one? The 'Hyper-Realistic AI Game Companion'. I've seen the trailers, and honestly? It looks creepy. Like, uncanny valley creepy. I'd rather play with a regular old NPC, thanks. Plus, the idea of an AI that's too realistic? That's a recipe for some serious existential dread, my friends. Not related, but can we talk about how cold it's been lately?

And let's not forget about the "Self-Driving Flying Car 3000". I know, this is wild – but stay with me. I'm picturing a future filled with traffic jams… in the sky. And what about the birds? Have we considered the birds? This is going to be a disaster, I'm telling you. A total disaster. I'm already picturing the news headlines: "Flying Car Pileup Causes Citywide Bird Flu Outbreak." Okay, maybe I'm getting carried away… but you get the point.

Finally, I'm calling out the "Holographic Pet Simulator 5000". I swear, every time I try this, it’s like [local fail reference]. I was hyped! Seriously hyped. But then I saw the gameplay, and… well, let's just say it wasn't quite what I expected. It looked like something I could have made on my old Atari 2600. I know, I know. Low expectations, right?

So there you have it – my predictions for the most overhyped tech and games of 2025. Have I missed any obvious ones? Let me know in the comments! Have you tried any of these? Would love to hear your take!