Ten Of The Greatest Gaming Moments
We take a look at some of the most unique moments in gaming history…
A Legend Returns
Tetris Effect
There is no video game more iconic than Tetris. In most versions there is not much to look at aside from the familiar falling blocks. But here, flashy effects and a killer soundtrack add a level of presentation to the classic puzzle game that makes it feel more alive than ever before. It is still the best puzzler ever!
The Festival Gates Open Once More
Forza Horizon 4
Race around a superb UK playground all year in the most exciting Forza game yet! Pit supercars against fighter jets in special showcase races, team up with other players to complete community goals, and go bumper-to-bumper with rival racers over courses that crisscross the countryside.
Pokemon Gets Going
Pokemon
The first Pokemon game for Nintendo Switch is really quite special. It is effectively a reimagining of the original Game Boy games, but streamlined down to just the original 151 monsters, while the usual catching system is replaced with one that feels more like Pokemon GO. will you become a master trainer?
A Legend Comes Crashing Back
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
The N. Sane Trilogy remakes of the original Crash games were a huge success and we always hoped that Crash Team Racing would get the same treatment. And guess what? It has! Slam around crazy courses as everyone’s favourite bandicoot and relive one of the greatest PlayStation games ever made.
Square Lets Its Hair Down
Kingdom Hearts III
Tangled, Frozen, Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., and more classic Disney worlds all collide in this stunning action-RPG sequel. It was years in the making and it shows. You can explore the worlds from your favourite Disney movies, and they look and feel exactly like they did at the cinema. Which Disney world do you like best?
Nintendo Smashes Records
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. has always been an amazing celebration of all things Nintendo. This time, though, it is more than that – it is a huge celebration of gaming in general! Stars from all kinds of games come together to throw down in this fast and furious party fighter, and there are so many characters that you won’t know where to start!
The Royale Family Expands
Fortnite
Fortnite became a global sensation almost overnight. Combining structure building and teamwork skills with epic multiplayer battles against dozens of enemies on the same map, it is a real test of skill but one that anyone can enjoy. That is how it became one of the biggest games on the planet!
Mountains of Fun
Celeste
Platform games can be quite difficult, but few are better at training you to bear their most challenging stages than Celeste. With just a few simple moves and the occasional gimmick, you can soar past spike-filled levels and over huge pits as you make your way to the top of the mountain, with a lovely story framing the whole climb.
Spidey Swings Into Action
Spider-Man
The title of Best Superhero Game is a hotly contested one. But now, it seems like we have crowned a new comic book king! Swinging around Manhattan in Marvel’s Spider-Man is amazing fun even on its own, and the flexible combat system lets you embarrass goons with a host of cool moves that only Spidey could pull off. Suit up and get swinging, because superhero games don’t come any better than this!
Gaming Gets Switched Up
Nintendo Switch
The Switch was a stroke of genius on Nintendo’s part. The unique nature of the console has struck a chord with gamers of all ages and the system’s library grows broader almost by the day. On top of the amazing original games, returning classics, and essential indie titles, the big draw here is that you cannot only play anywhere, but with anyone.
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Keywords: Gaming, Nintendo, Switch, Spider-Man, Celeste.
