Games · 2018
Peak Single-Player Epics and Accessible Hardware Innovations
2018 stood out as a landmark year for narrative-driven masterpieces alongside groundbreaking steps in gaming accessibility. From cinematic Nordic reboots to expansive Western open worlds, the industry reached new heights of storytelling and polish.
- April 2018 | PlayStation 4
God of War
Kratos returned in a stunning, continuous-shot Norse epic that reinvented the franchise with deep emotional weight and visceral axe combat.
- October 2018 | PS4, Xbox One
Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar Games delivered an astonishingly detailed, tragic outlaw narrative set across a sprawling, living American frontier.
- December 2018 | Nintendo Switch
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Nintendo united every fighter in franchise history into the ultimate crossover brawler, packing hundreds of hours of chaotic fanservice.
- September 2018 | PlayStation 4
Marvel's Spider-Man
Insomniac Games captured the pure joy of web-slinging through a vibrant, highly detailed open-world Manhattan.
- September 2018 | Hardware
Xbox Adaptive Controller
Microsoft introduced a revolutionary, highly customizable controller designed to make video games accessible to players with limited mobility.
- January 2018 | Multiplatform
Celeste
This tight indie platformer combined forgiving accessibility options with a touching narrative about mental health and self-discovery.
- January 2018 | PS4, Xbox One, PC
Monster Hunter: World
Capcom modernized its iconic hunting action game for global audiences, resulting in breathtaking beast encounters and record-breaking sales.
- May 2018 | PC VR, PS VR
Beat Saber
Players slashed through glowing blocks to driving electronic music, creating a breakout rhythm phenomenon that redefined VR gaming.
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