As you make your holiday gift lists for the gamers in your life, check out this list of the top 10 video games so far for 2021. Note, since this is based on sales from all of 2021, some recent releases like Halo: Infinite or even the latest Call of Duty game may not make the list.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
While this game actually came out in November 2020, it remains a top-selling video game for 2021. The setting is the early 1080s in the midst of the Cold War. It takes place between Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) and Black Ops II (2012) chronologically. It is centered around the pursuit of an alleged Soviet spy called Perseus, whose stated mission is to subvert the U.S. and shift the balance of power toward the Soviet Union. Players take on the role of Bell, a member of a multinational task force formed to hunt down Perseus. The campaign brings back some familiar characters like Alex Mason, Frank Woods, and Jason Hudson. Gear up and follow the Call of Duty!
Madden NFL 22
The latest edition of the most famous of all sports games – Madden is rolling with Madden 22. The new Next Gen Stats Star Driven AI delivers the smartest gameplay experience to date, powered by real-life data and built to emulate actual player and team tendencies. The game will also evolve throughout the season based on gameplay and stats from real games. Authentic stadium environments add to the experience with real highs and lows in every game. Features like Home Field Advantage and Momentum enhance the gameplay and deliver a fantastic game experience. It’s time to get in the game! Pick one up on Amazon.
MLB The Show 21
Like Madden in football, MLB The Show has established itself as the best baseball video game. A variety of games modes are designed to appeal to rookies and long-time veteran players alike. For the first time, you can take your Ball Player to the Show and use him in various game modes, including acting as a 2-way star! You’ll also enjoy enhancements to Franchise and March to October playing modes which help you make better decisions for your club. You can also play modes like Diamond Dynasty, Casual, Simulation, and Competitive. Break in that glove and make your way to The Show! Available on Amazon.
Resident Evil Village
The Resident Evil franchise is back with a new, terrifying installment. This new chapter in the Resident Evil storyline delivers the latest console technology, familiar faces, and new foes. The combat system has evolved, while fan-favorite features from past games like The Duke, which allows players to buy, sell, and customize weapons returns. This is survival horror like never before seen in the video game arena. The 8th installment in the franchise is sure to be your favorite, when you pick one up from Amazon.
Super Mario 3D World
Join your favorite Mario characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toad on a brand new epic quest to save the Sprixie Kingdom in Super Mario World! This edition also includes Browser’s Fury, ready to pounce on the Nintendo Switch! Bowser has kidnapped the Sprixie Princess and it’s up to our heroes to come to her rescue! In the main game, you’ll climb over walls and cat-scratch your enemies using Super Bell, clone yourself with Double Cherry, or pop the Cannon Box on your head and shoot projectiles at your enemies. Enjoy lots of gameplay improvements along with local co-op play with up to three friends! Available from Amazon.
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Enter a new Spider-Man, as teenager Miles Morales discovers a set of amazing powers that set him apart from his mentor, Peter Parker. Learn to master his bio-electric venom attacks and covert camouflage power along with his acrobatic web-slinging skills and cool gadgets. Miles steps into a war for control of Marve’s New York between a devious energy company and a high-tech army of criminals. Miles will learn the cost of becoming a hero as he tries to protect his home and learn what he must sacrifice for the greater good. Grab a copy from Amazon and pop it into your new PS5.
Mario Kart 8
More Mario! Hit the road with the definitive edition of Mario Kart 8 for the Nintendo Switch. Race your friends or go head-to-head in an upgraded battle mode for new and returning battle courses. You can play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in TV Mode. New guest characters, like the Inglinings, join returning favorites including King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr. New features like Smart Steering make it easier for new players to quickly accelerate their learning and get up to speed faster. Enjoy this game on your Nintendo Switch after you snag one from Amazon.
Far Cry 6
In the latest edition of Far Cry, players are welcomed to Yara, a tropical paradise frozen in time. As the dictator of Yara, Anton Castillo is intent on restoring his nation back to its former glory and he will achieve this by any means. His son, Diego, follows in his bloody footsteps. Their ruthless repression has ignited a revolution. Players are swept up in the revolutionary movement to take down the tyrant. Become a part of the revolution when you pick up your copy of the game at Amazon.
Minecraft
This game has been a mainstay for years. Check out the version you can play on the Nintendo Switch. The game is as simple as it comes, placing blocks and going on adventures. Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from simple homes to sprawling castles. You can play in Creative mode, with unlimited resources to let your imagination run wild, or play in survival mode, where you’ll craft weapons and armor to fend off the angry mobs. Pick up the game for the Nincento WSwitch on Amazon.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Another in the long line of Assassin’s Creed games (the 12th game), Valhalla brings the excitement and adventure of the Assassin’s Creed universe to the world of Vikings. Players take on the role of Eivor Varinsdottir, a Viking raider who becomes embroiled in the centuries-old conflict between the Assassin’s Brotherhood and the Templar Order. The modern-day portion of the gameplay involves following Layla Hassan, an assassin who relives Eivor’s memories in order to save the earth from destruction. Grab your copy of the game on Amazon.
