Let’s think about 2020 – it was a tough year for most, and I have in no way tried to compare things.
There is a lot that has happened in 2020, which saw the release of videogames not just on consoles and PC, but even consoles you never anticipated. This year has been a challenge, for both the industry and players alike. There is a lot to look forward to for those who loved last year’s releases and even for those who believe it to be just the starting point for what could be to come in 2021.
And what’s the best way to entertain oneself in 2020? There are so many options out there, but it’s always fun to look at which ones are those that you want to experience next? You’ve got a lot to choose from, but, that said, there are three factors I can think of that you’ll need when playing the videogames you have for next year: time, price, and/or content.
2020 has certainly seen a lot of games – both on PC and consoles - dropping on our shelves. People seem to want to keep their eyes on what is happening next. Anyone who is still hasn’t been blown away by any of the last few releases needs to start looking towards 2021, as the majority of games should be available by now.
For those that enjoy it less, this year in which there are a lot of releases is very interesting. One good thing about 2020 is that a lot of people who weren’t that bothered about the games that came before took note of some of the releases that came out. Is there going to be a year where all games you have been missing come from the same year? Not all. However, I don’t think it’s uncommon that next year’s releases are the ones that catch your eye.
In my case, I really enjoyed Minecraft in 2020. While I have played the game many times before, this will be the first time I have played it on a phone or console – specifically the Android One version. So many games are huge on PC and it can get quite cluttered. I chose to play on the Android version of Minecraft as its size means that it doesn’t need to have so many controls.
I am really interested in Seeing What happens with the game on my phone as well. I am sure Minecraft is one of the best games for kids, but not all of us are ready to sink our teeth into that kind of adventure. There are quite a few gameplay modes as well as options for multiplayer gaming. Seeing how people like Minecraft on phones will be interesting. While I feel that it works best on phones with a screen size of 13 inches or greater, my review of the game on a phone will be quite different from someone else’s who might have purchased it to play on a tablet.
That said, I am very excited to see what happens with future releases on the device. With various ways to enjoy Minecraft, I have no problem with it being on any version of the game.
Price
Just as with time, I think players will be able to pick and choose between games based on price. There will probably be a few releases in the coming year that I would say are comparable to each other, but there will likely be games I do not wish to be too involved with. However, if I consider price as being a factor, I am likely to give it a closer look.
One game that stood out for me is the game called Outlast. I really enjoyed the game – we played it for days. It was played on my iPhone before switching over to an iPad which made me curious to see if the mobile version would be just as great.
I was very excited to see the report from GluMobile’s CES sessions on this game. With the review, I will find out if it truly is the experience that the game gives you in that mobile version.
One thing to consider with Outlast is that it is an exclusive launch title on Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X, along with a digital edition of the game for XBOK’s new consoles. How is that? My review of this game will be interesting and I am sure you will not want to miss it.
If it is as great as promised, it is likely to be played on more platforms than I could do if I bought a copy. I wish I had a copy of it on my iPad.
Game content
We all love surprises. In terms of game content, we already have some games in the backlog of games we need to take on. There are many expected releases in 2021 that I believe will be some very interesting pieces of content.
Two titles I really look forward to our Ark: Survival Evolved and the next game in the Dynasty Warriors series. I was really excited to see how Ark: