With the holidays just around the corner and winter break almost upon us, the real question is: what are you going to do with all of your free time? Well, if you’re anything like me, then the answer is VIDEO GAMES! I’m here to look at 5 games across every platform that will definitely be on everyone’s Christmas list this year!
Death Stranding
The most controversial and interesting of the bunch comes from legendary game creator Hideo Kojima, the creator of the beloved Metal Gear Solid series. Staring Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead), the star-studded cast also includes Mads Mikkelsen, Lea Seydoux and Lindsay Wagner, Troy Baker. Although his voice is not used in the game, famed director Guillermo del Toro’s character mode is used for a featured character. The game revolves around Norman Reddus’s character Sam Porter Bridges, who travels across a post-apocalyptic America delivering packages, while battling BT’s (the game’s featured monsters) and attempting to reunite society. While offering a unique experience, the game play will not be for everyone. Reviews for the game have already come out, ranging from perfect 10’s— praising the game as a masterpiece— to scores as low as 6, calling the game mediocre.
Release Date: November 8, 2019
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Set five years after the events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Fallen Order stars Jedi Padawan Cal Kestis, played by Cameron Monaghan (Gotham). Having survived the infamous Order 66, players control Cal as he tries to hide and run from the Galactic Empire. Fan of the series will travel the Star Wars galaxy visiting different worlds such as the iconic home world of the Wookies, Kashyyyk. Forest Whitaker’s Rogue One character Saw Gerrera also makes an appearance in the game, along with Debra Wilson (MAD TV) who plays Cal’s mentor. If you’re a Star Wars fan, this single player action game will definitely make your wish list!
Release Date: November 15, 2019
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Studio Infinity Ward’s newest installment of the famed Call of Duty series calls upon nostalgia by bringing back the Modern Warfare title. The studio took a big chance by going back to the Modern Warfare title. Being one of the most highly rated and beloved games in the series, expectation were high. However, the studio delivered with the game shattering multiple sales records, and making over $600 million in the first three days. The game has been toted as one of the best in the series and truly being worthy of the title Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
Release: October 25, 2019
Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
Pokémon Sword & Shield
Ok so this one is a twofer: Nintendo’s Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield titles will be making their way to the Nintendo Switch system this holiday season. Whether you pick up the Sword or the Shield game, your experience will remain the same, the only thing that changes is the Legendary Pokémon at the end of the game. Players can become a Pokémon trainer and travel the Galar region as they embark on a new journey with their choice of one of 3 new pokemon starters: Grookey (Earth type), Scorbunny (Fire type) or Sobble (Water type). If you’re a fan of the series and just have to catch them all, be sure to pick up one of these two titles this holiday season.
Release Date: November 15, 2019
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Luigi’s Mansion
This third installment of the Nintendo series sees Luigi (once again) step out from under his big brother Mario’s shadow, and take centerstage in his own spooky franchise. The family friend series introduces a new character in the form of Gooigi, a goo-based doppelganger of Luigi that can be used to assist Luigi’s journey through the haunted mansion. Gooigi can also be used as a player two for more co-op fun. The game also features an online multiplayer option with local multiplayer gameplay for up to eight players. Luigi’s Mansion makes a great dorm room game for you and all of your friends, or a great party game for you and your family over the holidays.
Release Date: October 31, 2019
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Featured graphic by Juana Garcia
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