In any normal year, a list of the 10 best recently released video games would adequately encompass that year in games. Not in 2020.
The best way to describe the way we consumed games in 2020 was as "comfort food." Sticking the same pack of over-buttered popcorn in the microwave every day after work just to feel something. Ordering a 4-pound bag of childhood-favorite shoestring licorice on Amazon and slurping it down within a week. There were lots of new games we adored—the stylish and sexy action indie Hades , for one, is WIRED's unofficial game of the year.
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5 Favorite Indie Video Games : NPR
This is not a representation of what 2020 felt like — it's a screen shot from Dead Cells. Motion Twin hide caption
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2020 is almost over. And thank goodness for that, right? Amid worldwide shutdowns, strenuous conversations about police reform, and an endless election cycle, we could all use a break.
Do what I do: Pick up your Switch (or whatever console you use) and give yourself a well-deserved, news-free distraction.
The Biggest Video Game Surprise Hits of 2020 | WIRED
It's been a year of surprises for us all. Not only did we kick off the spring with the coronavirus pandemic , but we've seen a series of anomalies throughout 2020 that have shocked and amazed. The realm of video games wasn't left untouched by the strangeness that permeated this year, though many of the surprises the industry brought have been much more exciting and positive than those meant to shake us to our core.
From unsuspecting titles becoming veritable mobile phenomena to anime-centric free-to-play games taking the world by storm, our world was nearly turned on its head over the past 12 months. Now that the year is drawing to a close, let's rewind to look at the biggest surprises, upsets, and unexpected moments in the video game world.
Wonder Woman's Best Appearances in Video Games | CBR
Wonder Woman has returned to theaters (and HBO Max ) with Wonder Woman 1984 , the sequel to the Patty Jenkins-directed smash hit origin film for the DC hero. After decades of being a comic book and general pop culture icon, she's become a centerpiece of DC's cinematic efforts.
While she has never starred in her own video game, Wonder Woman has made many appearances in DC games over the last 25 years. To celebrate the release of Wonder Woman 1984 , here are some of Diana Prince's most memorable video game appearances.
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The best PS5 games to buy first - The Washington Post
Congratulations, you're one of the lucky few to have secured a PlayStation 5 for the holidays. Now you'll want to make the most of it, particularly when it comes to the console's upgraded immersion features.
There aren't a ton of options for games at the moment, however. And while there are plenty of backward compatible titles that are worth porting over for smoother play or upgraded graphics, it's the DualSense haptics that really inspire the most joy. To that end, allow us to recommend some titles that truly sing on the next-gen system.
Is it time to abandon physical video games and go digital-only? - StarTribune.com
While I don't have glass cases full of rare items, I do consider myself a bit of a video game collector. I have thousands of games from across the decades, ranging from the Atari 2600 and Intellivision all the way up to the Nintendo Switch.
And yet, with the release of the PlayStation 5 and the new Xbox, I can't tell you with any certainty that I will ever buy a physical game disc for these new systems.
This will not be a surprise to Sony or Microsoft. In fact, it's likely exactly what they want to hear. Both hardware makers have come out of the gate with digital-only consoles that do not support physical media at all. Microsoft has even boasted that its new digital system, the Xbox Series S, resulted in "the highest percentage of new players for any Xbox console at launch." At $300, it is by far the cheapest way to get a cutting-edge game console right now.
The best holiday-themed video games to play this Christmas
Holiday-themed video games are not nearly as common as holiday-themed TV shows or movies, but if you want to get into the Christmas spirit with a game or two before Santa Claus visits, there are options out there. Here is a selection of some recent releases and old favorites.
Like some of the best Christmas movies, "Miles Morales" isn't actually about Christmas, but it does take place during the holiday season. This Spider-Man adventure's earliest moments highlight a heartwarming Christmas dinner before letting you loose to swing around a snowy, well-decorated New York City.
Disney, Netflix, WB Will Go to War Over Video Games Very Soon | Observer
The litany of failed video game adaptations across the big and small screens have become infamous Hollywood sub-plots. From 1993’s disastrous Super Mario Bros. through 2016’s underwhelming Warcraft , you can’t stroll through recent entertainment history without tripping over the carcass of a high-profile flop. But like a gamer stuck on a particularly challenging level, there’s nothing for Hollywood to do except keep trying.
Though false hope has left fans regularly disappointed with the video game adaptation output over the last three decades, there’s reason to believe Hollywood may finally be on the verge of truly breaking the video game curse. Or, at the very least, embracing the medium as the next funnel of blockbuster content.
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