Fortnite is one of the most influential games in history, and it is almost singularly responsible for battle passes that "pay for themselves", free seasonal content updates, and cross-platform multiplayer becoming industry norms.
Rogue Company is one of the most unique titles released by Hi-Rez in the past decade. However, if that uniqueness ensures its survival in the highly competitive casual-competitive market, it remains to be seen.
While its focus on non-violence will be offputting for some, players looking for an in-depth medieval life sandbox need look no further than Medieval Dynasty.
Escape From Tarkov is a fantastic game and, without a doubt, the king of the extraction genre; however, its developers' troubling pro-Russian views and heavy censorship are problematic.
A new game and IP from Mimimi is just what the ship's doctor ordered, and despite the rest of 2023 being stacked, I will certainly be making time to play Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew in its entirety.
Overwatch 2 is a very good game, struggling to live up to the legacy of its legendary predecessor and the expectations of the passionate but ultimately over-entitled Overwatch community.