Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago
In light of the success of Stray, here are several other solo story games for your gaming pleasure.
In light of the success of Stray, here are several other solo story games for your gaming pleasure.
Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago
On the off-chance that you’re getting tired of the beloved game, what next?
On the off-chance that you’re getting tired of the beloved game, what next?
Peyton Conner, Indiana University
The popular developer proves that solo development success is possible with his video game based on Harvest Moon.
The popular developer proves that solo development success is possible with his video game based on Harvest Moon.
Can an old favorite bear the weight of new excitement, or will a revamped franchise be destined for ‘game over’?
Can an old favorite bear the weight of new excitement, or will a revamped franchise be destined for ‘game over’?
Peyton Conner, Indiana University
This year’s presentation announced a lot of exciting future plans for the franchise.
This year’s presentation announced a lot of exciting future plans for the franchise.
Peyton Conner, Indiana University
The newest addition to the franchise lives up to the hype. It’s hard to put down and shows what an open-world Pokémon game can look like.
The newest addition to the franchise lives up to the hype. It’s hard to put down and shows what an open-world Pokémon game can look like.
Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University
As players help the protagonist move from residence to residence, they continue to root for and grow alongside her, despite never learning her name.
As players help the protagonist move from residence to residence, they continue to root for and grow alongside her, despite never learning her name.
Jenna Amore, Oakland University
The pandemic caused people to dust off their Nintendos and start a good ol’ bowling match, but will the classic game reach newer consoles?
The pandemic caused people to dust off their Nintendos and start a good ol’ bowling match, but will the classic game reach newer consoles?
Illusion Ventura, Whittier College
The well-known RPG developer recently introduced his latest project, which is highly reminiscent of its beyond-charming predecessor, Stardew Valley.
The well-known RPG developer recently introduced his latest project, which is highly reminiscent of its beyond-charming predecessor, Stardew Valley.
Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University
Dust off your Switches! The recently announced Version 2.0 of the beloved video game promises everything players have been waiting for.
Dust off your Switches! The recently announced Version 2.0 of the beloved video game promises everything players have been waiting for.
Peyton Conner, Indiana University
The groundbreaking video game series proves that it still looks good at 25 by rolling out games that offer new perspectives on the beloved Sinnoh region.
The groundbreaking video game series proves that it still looks good at 25 by rolling out games that offer new perspectives on the beloved Sinnoh region.
Alice Han, Pepperdine University
The original game has a special place in the hearts of fans, and although the update hasn’t completely fixed problems like drifting motion controls, it is undoubtedly an improvement.
The original game has a special place in the hearts of fans, and although the update hasn’t completely fixed problems like drifting motion controls, it is undoubtedly an improvement.
Alice Han, Pepperdine University
While the video game console has received plenty of hype from both its company and gamers alike, it may not be for everyone.
While the video game console has received plenty of hype from both its company and gamers alike, it may not be for everyone.
Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College
An evil fiend has taken everyone’s faces, and the land of Miitopia needs heroes to defeat him and save the day! Who will these heroes be? In Nintendo’s new RPG, it’s up to you to decide.
An evil fiend has taken everyone’s faces, and the land of Miitopia needs heroes to defeat him and save the day! Who will these heroes be? In Nintendo’s new RPG, it’s up to you to decide.
Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College
The newest installment in the farming RPG franchise is about to hit Japan. A launch date has not been set for the West, but fans are highly anticipating one as news continues to come out.
The newest installment in the farming RPG franchise is about to hit Japan. A launch date has not been set for the West, but fans are highly anticipating one as news continues to come out.
Michael Boland, DePaul University
In light of rumblings over the possibility of a new console release from the gaming giant, some might be scared to buy the gaming company’s most recent console.
In light of rumblings over the possibility of a new console release from the gaming giant, some might be scared to buy the gaming company’s most recent console.
Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College
These games by independent developers are not only fun to play, but also reflect the passion and talent of individual creators.
These games by independent developers are not only fun to play, but also reflect the passion and talent of individual creators.
Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College
The much-anticipated newest release in the Nintendo franchise is here, and it takes players through a rich mythical world where battling beasts is great fun.
The much-anticipated newest release in the Nintendo franchise is here, and it takes players through a rich mythical world where battling beasts is great fun.
Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College
The newest installment in the Nintendo game series is not the best JRPG on the market, but it offers familiar gameplay for veteran fans and fresh twists for newcomers.
The newest installment in the Nintendo game series is not the best JRPG on the market, but it offers familiar gameplay for veteran fans and fresh twists for newcomers.
Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College
New design options and seasonal items make the charming Nintendo game more exciting to play now than ever before.
New design options and seasonal items make the charming Nintendo game more exciting to play now than ever before.
Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College
Ahead of the soon-to-be-released remaster of the game for Nintendo Switch, here’s a deep dive into the classic role-playing game that lets you customize your team of avatars into any people you want on your journey.
Ahead of the soon-to-be-released remaster of the game for Nintendo Switch, here’s a deep dive into the classic role-playing game that lets you customize your team of avatars into any people you want on your journey.
Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley
As the portable console enters its fourth year, its popularity is only skyrocketing, so we’re counting down the best games it has to offer.
As the portable console enters its fourth year, its popularity is only skyrocketing, so we’re counting down the best games it has to offer.
Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University
In spite of its critical acclaim, the 2017 open-world sandbox does little to inspire players to complete it or even continue after playing.
In spite of its critical acclaim, the 2017 open-world sandbox does little to inspire players to complete it or even continue after playing.
McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University
Whether you choose Kirby, Peach, Bayonetta or Dark Samus, who you select as your fighter speaks to your personality.
Whether you choose Kirby, Peach, Bayonetta or Dark Samus, who you select as your fighter speaks to your personality.
Katherine Brand, University of Michigan
These options promote a quiet, wholesome lifestyle and an escape from reality that has been difficult to find during the pandemic.
These options promote a quiet, wholesome lifestyle and an escape from reality that has been difficult to find during the pandemic.
Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University
Say goodbye to any spare time you had left because Club Penguin Rewritten is the perfect recreation of your favorite childhood game.
Say goodbye to any spare time you had left because Club Penguin Rewritten is the perfect recreation of your favorite childhood game.
Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University
First appearing almost 20 years ago, the franchise is back with a new game that has all of the fun of its predecessors.
First appearing almost 20 years ago, the franchise is back with a new game that has all of the fun of its predecessors.
The game’s surprise announcement at E3 blew Nintendo fans away.
Casey LaValley, Ferris State University
Because 2019 just got a whole lot more wholesome.
Because 2019 just got a whole lot more wholesome.
Casey LaValley, Ferris State University
Square Enix’s newest game delivers exploratory gameplay, a stellar soundtrack and gorgeous graphics.
Square Enix’s newest game delivers exploratory gameplay, a stellar soundtrack and gorgeous graphics.
Casey LaValley, Ferris State University
When it comes to climbing, farming, fighting and golfing, these Nintendo Switch games aren’t playing around.
When it comes to climbing, farming, fighting and golfing, these Nintendo Switch games aren’t playing around.
Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
The new product may (or may not) teach kids new creative skills.
The new product may (or may not) teach kids new creative skills.