Games · 2019
The Year of Restructure, Remakes, and Cloud Experimentation
2019 marked the dawn of new platform experiments alongside the refinement of current-generation hardware and software. Masterful single-player narrative experiences shared the spotlight with surprise multiplayer hits and dedicated handheld revivals.
- March 2019 | PC, PS4, Xbox One
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
FromSoftware challenged players with a relentless, posture-focused combat system set in a dark fantasy reimagining of Japan's Sengoku period.
- November 2019 | PS4 | Action
Death Stranding
Hideo Kojima's cinematic spectacle asked players to reconnect a fractured America by delivering cargo through mesmerising, treacherous landscapes.
- September 2019 | Hardware | Handheld
Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo stripped away TV dockability to deliver a compact, colorful, and fully handheld-dedicated iteration of its wildly popular hybrid platform.
- January 2019 | PC, PS4, Xbox One
Resident Evil 2
Capcom set a new benchmark for modern video game remakes by transforming the 1998 survival horror classic into an immersive third-person nightmare.
- February 2019 | PC, PS4, Xbox One
Apex Legends
Respawn Entertainment stealth-launched a fast-paced hero-shooter battle royale that instantly captivated millions with its innovative ping communication system.
- September 2019 | PC, Switch | Indie
Untitled Goose Game
House House created a viral internet sensation starring a delightfully horrible bird dedicated to ruining the days of unsuspecting villagers.
- October 2019 | PC | RPG
Disco Elysium
ZA/UM delivered an intricate, combat-free role-playing masterpiece defined by deep psychological introspection, political themes, and brilliant writing.
- September 2019 | Hardware | Console
Sega Genesis Mini
Sega celebrated its 16-bit legacy with a faithful miniature console loaded with 42 classic games lovingly emulated by M2.
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