I'm sure you have heard of video games; they have been around for a long time and are very popular. They are one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the modern world. I bet your grandparents have played a video game at one point in their lives. Based on the information I got from classmates, I'm going to talk about the best video games to play in 2023! I am going to list five games, what's good about them, and honorable mentions at the end. Starting at #5 we have Minecraft MC Story Mode; it can be played on a console and PC. MC Story Mode is a story game based on Minecraft. It has loveable characters and a good story. One event I like in the game is when you get to choose between a Redstone hero and another character. Next #4 is Fortnite, Fortnite is a Battle Royale Shooter game that has been out and evolved for a long time. It is one of the most popular games in the world, having "seasons" as people call it. Fortnite is playable on all platforms and has its own lore and a live event at the end of every season. Each new season brings a new battle pass with skins, gliders, and more. There is free stuff but you get more and better stuff if you pay. It also has limited-time game modes and a creative game mode where players can create their maps and mini-games for others to play. That is Fortnite in a nutshell. Next rolling in at #3 is Rainbow Six Siege. Rainbow Six Siege is an FPS Tactical Shooter game and it is on PC and console. You play with different operators; each operator has their specialty and abilities. There are 25 attack and defense operators. There is also a battle pass, and skins like Fortnite. Also, every new season in Rainbow Six comes with a new battle pass. It also has a ranked game mode where players can compete to go down or up the ranks. Coming in blazing hot in second place is God of War Ragnarok, which is on PC and PlayStation. The new installment in the GOW series follows our favorite god Kratos, and his son Atreus on an adventure through Norse mythology as Ragnarok starts due to their actions in the previous game. It is a giant fun story game, with tons of side quests, fun bosses, good dialogue, and a fun story. It is a must-get for all mythology lovers, or anyone looking for a good game. On top of all of this GOW Ragnarök was named Game of the year at the 2022 game awards, also taking home six other awards more than any other that day. it also got 10/10 on IGN. Finally, in first place, is Elden Ring. Elden Ring is a giant open-world RPG PC and Console game in the Soul Series. It is an amazing game with a lot to do, many bosses, and several quests. It was very popular on release with almost every social network, and streamer/YouTuber having videos on it. Elden Ring also took a game of the year award, getting a 10/10 rating from IGN and being called a masterpiece. Elden Ring won 381 awards and will probably be a legendary game for years to come.
Honorable mention, Hogwarts Legacy, would have probably been in 1st place but it isn't out yet; it releases in a few weeks. It is an open-world Harry Potter game, where you can learn magic, take different sides, have your zoo of magical creatures, get picked by your wand, and be sorted into a house! Hogwarts Legacy has a HUGE map; the developers have noted that EVERYTHING you can see on the map you can go to. The second and last honorable mention is Gorilla Tag. Gorilla Tag is a popular virtual reality game where you play tag as a gorilla. You can customize your character and it has a competitive aspect. I hope this article helped you in selecting games you want to play this year to hold you over till 2024!