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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

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.

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.

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.

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

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.

Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

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.

Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The new product may (or may not) teach kids new creative skills.