It’s been one other monumental yr for video video games, and whether or not eyeing the most recent blockbusters or quirkiest indies, this yr has offered one thing for everybody. We’ve seen an acclaimed lineup of video games and {hardware} all through 2021, and with the year-end quick approaching, it is now time to have a good time people who left their mark at Windows Central.
Global occasions proceed to form our lives, and whereas the world is steadily reopening, we’re nonetheless reliant on day by day Zoom calls and social distancing. The ongoing international chip scarcity has throttled console inventory amid excessive demand, whereas prime publishers announce sport delay after sport delay. But digital leisure additionally performs a extra essential position than ever, not solely passing the time however presenting new methods to attach whereas aside.
This yr has additionally confirmed an exhilarating begin to a brand new technology, with Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 marking a major leap for consoles, and NVIDIA and AMD proceed to disrupt the PC house. It’s raised the bar for gaming experiences we are able to anticipate, with amped visuals, more and more complicated worlds, and shortened load occasions all tied to those positive factors.
This is our roundup of the perfect video games and finest gaming tech chosen by our illustrious panel of hardcore gaming writers and editors. We’re a Microsoft weblog initially, which means all the things appropriate with Microsoft {hardware} or software program is honest sport for a nomination as we glance again on one other glorious yr for gaming. Don’t overlook to take a look at our broader Windows Central Awards, too, for a deeper dive into {hardware} and companies.
These are the Windows Central Game Awards for 2021.
Best Games of 2021
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