Games · 2021
A Transition Year Fueled by Co-Op Gems
As global supply constraints limited the availability of new consoles, 2021 delivered unforgettable creative triumphs across all platforms. Co-op adventures and long-awaited sequels redefined interactive entertainment during a memorable year.
- Hardware | Oct 2021 | Nintendo
Nintendo Switch OLED Model
Nintendo refreshed its hybrid console lineup with a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, an adjustable wide stand, and enhanced onboard audio.
- Game | Mar 2021 | Multiplatform
It Takes Two
Josef Fares and Hazelight Studios crafted a inventive co-op adventure that swept Game of the Year honors across the industry.
- Game | May 2021 | Multiplatform
Resident Evil Village
Capcom expanded Ethan Winters' story with Gothic horror, unforgettable villains, and tense survival-horror action.
- Game | Oct 2021 | Nintendo Switch
Metroid Dread
MercurySteam and Nintendo revived the 2D Metroid saga after nineteen years with intense exploration and terrifying pursuer mechanics.
- Game | Nov 2021 | PC, Xbox
Forza Horizon 5
Playground Games set their breathtaking open-world racing sandbox in a vibrant, sweeping recreation of Mexico.
- Game | Jun 2021 | PlayStation 5
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Insomniac Games leveraged the PlayStation 5's high-speed SSD to instantly teleport players across seamless interdimensional worlds.
- Game | Dec 2021 | PC, Xbox
Halo Infinite
343 Industries revitalized Microsoft's flagship shooter franchise with an open-zone campaign and smooth free-to-play multiplayer.
- Game | Aug 2021 | Multiplatform
Psychonauts 2
Double Fine Productions delivered a brilliant, emotionally resonant platformer sixteen years after the original cult classic.
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