Honestly, Sigma’s most likely making the naughty list in most scenarios. Although he’s usually being manipulated into his music-based mayhem by Talon, it still has the potential to cause all types of issues for the Overwatch crew. And since most of those chaos-inducing tunes are coming from inside his head, earplugs probably won’t help m

After essentially vanishing on her daughter Pharah for years, we think it’d be best to gift her a mother-daughter vacation this year . Some quality bonding time might be nice for the pair, especially if they’re bonding over something that doesn’t involve shooting people for o

Not every good skin is Legendary. Epic skins don’t change much compared to others, but they can still shine when done well, and Shiver is a good example of that. Plus, it being Epic rather than Legendary means it’s cheaper, so that’s g

If used correctly, Zarya can be as devastating as any DPS hero . To ensure ultimate power, she’ll also benefit from damage boosters more than anyone else. Mercy in particular, since both she and Zarya will put themselves in the front if together, and since Mercy is a valuable target, shielding her will help you a

Alright, so this may be the simplest reload on this list, but it definitely qualifies in the stylish category. Not only is the super (double-barrel) shotgun iconic to the Doom series, but the Doom Slayer wields it with brutal feroc

Obsidian is just showing off now. Pentiment is like nothing the studio has done before, but it shows how effortlessly its writing can fit other genres, diving into the culture and society of a small medieval town with grace, and far more depth than any of us expected. It’s a true testament to Obsidian’s writing that some of the tensest moments this year came from Pentiment, as I discussed the ideas of Martin Luther in the company of monks. Even without any voiced dialogue, you can feel the hatred and fear in the air. Better yet, even with a somewhat linear premise, every playthrough feels unique, as you soak up the world of Pentiment in the way that you want

One more event skin, and this time a less flashy one, despite still maintaining style. Reaper has a biker skin inspired by motocross, showing our boy can be menacing on the roads as well. Or not — this skin isn’t ca

One of the founding members of Overwatch, Ana’s skills are well-proven at this point. She’s on par with Widowmaker as far as sniping goes, and she’s one of the bets Support characters in the game. Just as long as you’re asking her to support her team, and not, like, her actual family or whate

One of the most deadly assassins in the world, Widowmaker is not meant to be trifled with. Her deadly shot and ice cold demeanor make her a threat to just about anyone, which makes it all the more confusing that groups of Overwatch heroes are constantly breaking into her château to host deathmatch battles th

Heroes on the defending side can access this spot through the windows or the staircase near the final checkpoint. Alternatively, heroes with vertical mobility can enter through the windows of the enemy team’s high ground for a sneaky off an

The Shadow Warrior series is one of the most ridiculously blood-soaked FPS games on the market. It revels in its absurdity. If you’re looking for something ultra-campy and full of action, this is your next

I wish I could put this higher, I really do. Overwatch 2 is the most fun I’ve had in an already fantastic team-based shooter in years. The new characters, 5v5, the fine-tuning – it’s all perfect. But I cannot justify praising the game any more than this when its terrible monetization actively ruins your experience with the gameplay. As it stands, it is mechanically some of the most fun I’ve had this year, it could have just been so much m

For a massive primate wielding a lightning cannon, Winston is a remarkably nice guy. He’s responsible for calling the old Overwatch 2 Dlc crew back together in the first place, which shows you how important his friendships are to him, even his most estranged relationsh

While not as engaging as Smash Bros. Ultimate , MultiVersus brings enough to the genre on its own that it doesn’t have to live up to that inevitable comparison. It’s fun, it’s full of charm, and it was well-supported after launch. It understands what a platform fighter should be, and areas where the genre can be improved. While it was never my main game to focus on, it’s clear that the future’s looking bright for MultiVer

Sonic, my sweet, misunderstood, bullied blue baby. You did it. You did a video game. And by God, Frontiers is the most video game-y video game in existence. You run around an invisible walled map to collect items, then collect more items to unlock minigames that help you collect the items you actually need. There are also some other items that can make getting the main item a bit easier. There’s no arrogance in Sonic Frontiers, just an understanding that Sonic running fast should be fun. It’s a bold first step into something new for the series, while still feeling uniquely ‘Sonic’ in a way other open worlds can’t man