The world is currently in a tough place with most everybody being told to stay indoors and keep away from others in an attempt to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19. With many beginning to feel the the negative emotional affects of social distancing, it may be a good opportunity to turn to video games to participate in a new or beloved video game ripe with social interaction. As such, we’ve compiled a short list of titles that could help gamers come together during this temporary new world. Note that the intention of the article is not to make light of the pandemic, but instead provide a resource for those feeling the effects of Social Distancing to find a community to embrace.
Bastion is an action RPG that was originally released in 2011 and, despite its age, still looks stunningly beautiful to this day due to its vibrant hand-painted art style. Players take on the role of “the Kid” as they travel through various fantastical environments and battle weird and wonderful creatu
The Killer Bunny is a hostile mob, fully white with piercing red eyes, and it will attack the player, wolves, and foxes. Something is terrifying about a cute and innocent creature, such as a rabbit, being a deadly killer. Though it can’t be encountered naturally, the fact that it exists is frightening nonethel
At its heart though, what they did is take a game that was capable of making even non-gamers stop and have a look and translated it to an experience that allows you to invite that other person to join without sacrificing any aspect that made the original game great. In other words, Portal 2 in co-op is the definitive way to experience one of the landmark games of this generation.
The lore also does not seem to be empty at all. In some games, you walk away feeling like you could have lived your whole life not needing to know anything about what just happened. This game, and specifically this episode, doesn’t feel that way and makes sure to utilize all the time in the episode to prove that. Nothing goes unnoticed and everything is important whether it be information that pertains to this game specifically or the base game. Battles are not too long-winded and conversations don’t make you want to skip them. Everything feels as though they are timed just right and you almost forget that you are sitting in front of your television for so long. You don’t really think about what could have happened if you did or said something differently and only look forward to seeing what comes of the decision you’ve just made, which is odd for a game that is meant to be replayed in order to make different decisions. Besides, there are some things that you wouldn’t want to see happen again and are better off just forgetting all of the decisions that you didn’t make.
The game builds on the original by adding a host of new features, such as day/night cycles, weather effects, a new UI, and more. Additionally, some returning features have been improved upon, such as fishing and pets. The game features both single-player and multipla
Updated February 22, 2024, by Ben Painter : Minecraft Walkthrough is filled with adorable creatures that gamers are sure to love, but not all entities in the game should be approached. Certain mobs are hostile and will gladly attack the player if they happen to venture too close. Most aggressive mobs can be easily identified thanks to their horrifying designs, but a select few can often leave players wondering whether they should introduce themselves or not. Whether they look terrifying or simply pose a threat, there are several mobs in Minecraft that players should fear, and more are scheduled to arrive with the 1.21 upd
The only rules here are the game can’t be a shooter (obviously) and have to be on a current gen system, or be a PC game released roughly between 2006 and 2013. That type of timeframe means a lot of great had to be cut and, to help make those decisions, I really tried to focus on games that provided a multiplayer experience you couldn’t get prior to this generation. However, some exceptions do apply.
Wither Skeletons are the variant of Skeleton found exclusively in the Nether. Their skeletal bodies have been charred due to constant exposure to the lava and fires of that hellish environment. They lurk in Nether Fortresses, waiting to attack anyone who trespasses and will answer the Wither’s call in bat
Those who are exploring the Desert biomes of Minecraft may come in contact with a Husk, and treating it like a normal Zombie is a mistake. This variant may move and act like a traditional Zombie, but their immunity to sunlight makes them a bit of a nuisa
When there’s a lot of stress or anxiety in the world, it’s nice to take a step back and relax. Animal Crossing is a game that does this well while alone or even better when hanging out with friends. It’s hard to find a title where doing next to nothing can feel rewarding, but in Animal Crossing just running around with friends feels like a fun time. There’s a sense of companionship when sharing items or fruit and rivalry when catching bugs or fish. The core of Animal Crossing’s entire identity is community, sharing interests and differences. New Horizons has players starting from nearly nothing and building their own world along the way. Eventually players can show off their hard work with a fully decorated house or a fantastic visit to the museum. Even just sitting down to take a picture together with silly expressions gives that relief that it’s alright to take a break without thinking too hard now and then. Not even a wasp sting can hurt long when a friend is there to give some medicine or at least laugh over how ridiculous it was.