Whether you own gaming consoles like a PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch or a PC, here are some of the most popular video games that you should go and buy:
1. Fortnite
Fortnite is one of the hottest games out there today. Everybody is playing this game with celebrities like Drake and Odell Beckam Jr. of the New York Giants are getting in on the "Fortnite craze". Fortnite was released back in 2017, but it's only now becoming popular with a lot of players in this year alone. They have since made two different game modes that support the same gameplay and game engine. There are: Fortnite: Save The World and Fortnite: Battle Royale. Fortnite: Save The World is a shooter-survival game where up to four players can fight off zombie-like husk and defend objects with fortifications they can build. Fortnite: Battle Royale is a free-to-play battle royale where up to 100 players fight in increasingly smaller spaces to be the last person standing. Fortnite is out now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows and macOS:
2. Injustice 2
If you're a fan of superheroes like me, then this is the game for you. Injustice was released on May 11, 2017. It serves as a sequel to the 2013 game titled Injustice: Gods Among Us. You can play as heroes like Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Flash or you can be the bad guy for a change with characters like Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, The Joker and more. The game also features downloadable content with 10 new characters and "premier skins" for several characters that are playable like Supergirl, Green Lantern and Black Canary just to name a few. The storyline involves Batman and his attempt to restore society after the fall of Superman's regime. However, the arrivals of the supervillain group "The Society" and Brainac forces Batman to free an imprisoned Superman to help combat the threats. Injustice 2 is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows and on Android or IOS. Here are the links:
3. Overwatch
Overwatch is a team-based multi-player first-shooter game that was released on May 24, 2016. This is another game along with Fortnite that is now getting the recognition that it deserves. The players are assigned into two teams of six. Each player selects from a roster of over 20 characters known as "heroes". Each hero has a unique style of play and whose role will be divided into general three categories that fits their role. The player on a team work together to secure and defend control points on either a map or escort a payload across the map in a limited amount of time. You can also gain cosmetic rewards that do not affect your gameplay, including character skins and victory poses, as you play the game. Purchase Overwatch for PS4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows:
4. Rise of the Tomb Raider
Rise of the Tomb Raider was released on November 10, 2015 and serves as the sequel to the 2013 game "Tomb Raider". The story follows Lara Croft as she goes into Siberia in search of the legendary city of Kitezh while also battling the paramilitary group Trinity, which intends to uncover the city's promise of immorality. She also traverse the environment and attack enemies with firearms and stealth as she explores into semi-open hubs. With these hubs, you can unlock new rewards, complete side missions, search for resources which can be used to craft useful materials. Here are the links to purchase Rise of the Tomb Raider for Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows and macOS:
5. Final Fantasy XV
Final Fantasy XV is the fifteenth installment to the Final Fantasy series with them releasing the very first game way back on December 18, 1987. It is a popular role-playing game that features an open world environment with an action-based battle system, including quick-switching weapons, elemental magic, and other amazing features like vehicle travel and camping. The game takes place on the fictional world of Eos, aside from the kingdom of Lucis. You play as the main protagonist Noctis Lucis Caelum during his journey across the world of Eos. You can control him with simple movements like jumping over small obstacles, sprint for a limited time, and perform context actions such as taking cover behind objects. I encourage you to buy Final Fantasy XV on PS4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows. Here are the links:
6. God of War
God of War follows the story of Kratos, who now has a new family and lives in the Norse mythology. Kratos along with his young son Atreus. Following the death of Kratos' wife and Atreus' mom, they go on a journey to fulfill her promise and spreading her ashes at the highest peak of the nine realms. This is also another role-playing game just like Final Fantasy XV. If you like to play role-playing games, then you should definitely consider getting this game. You can buy the game on PlayStation Store for the PS4 now:
7. Rocket League
Do you like to play soccer? Have you ever thought of playing it with vehicular cars? Well, now you can. Rocket League is a game where players from around the world play soccer using rocket-powered cars. In this game, one to four players are assigned to each of the two teams, using their rocket-powered cars to hit a ball into the opponent's goals and score points throughout the course of the match. Rocket League is out now for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam and macOS.
8. Life Is Strange
Follow Max Caulfield in this episodic graphic adventure game titled Life Is Strange. Max is a photography student in her senior year and discover that she has the able to rewind time. Max along with her best friend Chloe Price try to solve the disappearance of their fellow classmate while also discovering dark secrets about Blackwell. You, as the player, get to make choices that affect the past, present and future using a butterfly effect. Five episodes in all. Download or buy Life Is Strange on Steam, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and iTunes:
9. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a graphic adventure game that serves a prequel to Life Is Strange. Here's the best part: it's free to play! That's right. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is free to play. So, there is no need to purchase any episodes for the game. It's completely free. The story follows Chris Eriksen, a young boy who creates an alter ego called Captain Spirit to help cope with the death of his mother and projects his imagination into reality. His costume is customizable, while the environment he's in can be interacted with quests like a treasure hunt and exploring an imagined planet. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit will make you feel like a kid again. Plus, whatever choices you make in this game, will carried on over to the upcoming Life Is Strange 2 game which Chris also stars in. So, go and play this game for free on PS4, Xbox One, Steam and Microsoft Windows:
10. Life Is Strange: Before the Storm
Life Is Strange: Before the Storm is a prequel to the original game with Chloe Price serving as the main character. This prequel to the game is also similar to The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit. Follow Chloe as she forms an unlikely friendship with her classmate Rachel Amber. This game does not include time travel, but it does feature the ability to "Backtalk", in which the player can use to call upon Chloe to get out of certain situations. It can also make a situation worse. Chloe and Rachel must learn that they have to face their demons and overcome them before it's too late. If you loved Life Is Strange, then you will definitely fall in love with this game. Available for Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, PS4 and Steam:
