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Will New Games undervalue Classic Games?

Updated on January 29, 2019

Consoles and Gaming Experiences

This year one notable trend are games with augmented reality. Popularity of Pokemon Go still continues with more mobile gaming entering the market.

It seems classic games play still an important role in gaming as many classic games such as Crash Bandicoot or Spyro have been remastered. The success with these games continues also this year with other games also re-entering the market.

Mobile gaming will be enhanced through AR gaming. Also, augmented reality will be combined with reality, making players to use both. The last year's trends are also going to drive this year's trends as well.

New Strategy Games

One of the most promising strategy games in 2019 is Tropico 6 with gameplay taking place over the entire archipelago. Another game that fosters old nostalgia of previous games is Settlers. Solving a problem in a group has been well implemented in Desperados III.

New PS4 Games

Some notable games for PS4 in 2019 include: Devil May Cry 5, Tom Clancy's the Division 2 and Days Gone.

New Xbox 360 Games

Best Xbox 360 games to buy this year are Minecraft, Call of Duty World at War, Oblivion, Metal Gear Solid and good old Grand Theft Auto V.

New Xbox One Games

Some notable titles for Xbox One in 2019 are the Resident Evil 2, Gear of War 5, Devil May Cry 5, Wolfenstain Young Blood, Tom Clancy's the Division 2, and Metro Exodus.

Grand Theft Auto V

One of the most popular game series ever created

This game is played in an open world environment in an innovative way. Players participate in unique missions that involve driving cars, jumping or swimming, as long as they avoid criminal acts. The player may play one of the three main characters Michael, Trevor or Martin, who are all criminals with certain skills. They can also request their accomplices' assistance with other skills.

Various worlds can be explored while three interconnected stories add to the unpredictability of the game, featuring three different personalities and lives. As in all good games, what appeals to players are unique experiences, graphics as well as possibilities. To play games such as this, you need Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 console.

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The Legend of Zelda Lives On

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is part of a successful game series that includes Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds or Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess that follows Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Time released for Nintendo 3DS that was one of the most successful game series.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild differs from its predecessors as it is also an open world game allowing for the exploration of the world of Hyrule. It is based on the conflict between Hyrul and Calamity Ganon, where Link is to rebuild the Kingdom of Hyruly with the help of Zelda.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Trailer

New Mario Games

Mario games belong to games with original plot lines, interesting worlds, and good use of graphics that can stand the test of time. Mario games are classic games that rival Zelda games, considered to be the best games ever.

Based on its good tradition Mario games continue to evolve into games with more playable characters such as New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Luigi's Mansion or Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Super Mario games embrace various trends such as car racing in Mario Kart that boys but also other players enjoy. Humor, a good story and charm makes this game distinctive. The world created in Mario games is unlike that of other games, not taking itself too serious. It is about having fun as well as attaining goals.

Super Mario Galaxy is a good game for the entire family, based on exploration, while Super Mario Flash is a classic Mario game that continues to be one of the best games for kids.

Super Mario games originally created in 1985 are still one of the most favorite classics.


Super Mario 3D World

Super Mario 3D World with its incredible graphics features one of the most popular game characters Super Mario. Mario games have incredible graphics, where Mario and his friends venture to Sprixie Kingdom to rescue Sprixie Princess.

The worlds in the game are playable connected levels allowing for 3D space exploration along various paths, where coins are collected.

This is one of the classical games that continues to be popular.

Trending Games

Elder Scrolls

The civil war that erupted due to Oblivion Crisis and the prophecy that it would lead to the return of the Dragons is about to be fulfilled. Through the quests players try to prevent the consequences of the prophecy while traveling through the immense world that requires quick means of travel.

RunScape

RunScape is one of the most favorite games of all times. Even though the game was developed in 2001 its gameplay is still attracting many players. This role playing game is about the exploration of the world of Gielinor that is part of various medieval kingdoms. Each region of RunScape has its own challenges and monsters. Players are able to explore their own objectives in each game although they have available tutorials at the beginning of the game. RunScape is one of those games that are unlikely to fall into obscurity. Its popularity in fact inspired creating a mobile version that is to be available soon.

How to choose games and consoles?

Games change as they evolve, and these changes can make it difficult to choose the right game. Multiplayer modes are sought after, as games become more social. Multiplatform games are also in demand. Cross platform games, where other platforms are needed, such as in Unity 4 that requires PlayStation 4 are winning. Increasingly, games are often made for mobile applications.

Although Xbox and PlayStation consoles have many superior technical advantages, many players use PCs and mobiles. Consoles such as PS3 continue to have fans, and is overall cheaper.

If you want to play with others it is best to buy consoles such as Xbox or PS4. It is worthwhile to consider what attracts you thematically, such as open world games, role playing, puzzle solving or action adventure games.

Games such as Halo, Gears of War, Crackdown or Lost Odyssey can only be played on Xbox. Mario games or Zelda can only be played on Wii. Grand Theft Auto V has been designed for Xbox, but it can also be played on PS3. Grand Theft Auto, Assassin's Creed, and Lara Croft are multiplatform games.

Another criterion of how to pick up a suitable game is whether you prefer console or other type of gaming such as PC gaming, online gaming or mobile gaming.

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Joystick Atari

Gaming and Online Games

Console Gaming vs Online Gaming

Online gaming is increasingly popular, with the most popular online game World of Warcraft attracting millions of registered participants.

The popularity of online gaming inspired its incorporation into console gaming. It is also part of consoles such as Xbox Live created to do just that.

Some console games are available on mobile phones although not in their original version. The Sims, a popular open world game is one such game. Other console games available on mobiles include Call of Duty, Mass Effect, and Grand Theft Auto China Town Wars.

Online gaming differs in the type of experience and the way the game is played from console gaming, and some argue that it is more addictive.

Classic Games

1. Super Mario

2. Legends of Zelda

3. Final Fantasy VII

4. Pokémon games

5. Pac-Man games

Classic Consoles

Gameboy
Gameboy

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