A top 5 holiday video game guide

Written by Michael Taggart | Graphic by Juana Garcia

With the holidays just around the corner and winter break almost upon us, the real question is: what are you going to do with all of your free time? Well, if you’re anything like me, then the answer is VIDEO GAMES! I’m here to look at 5 games across every platform that will definitely be on everyone’s Christmas list this year!

Death Stranding

The most controversial and interesting of the bunch comes from legendary game creator Hideo Kojima, the creator of the beloved Metal Gear Solid series. Staring Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead), the star-studded cast also includes Mads Mikkelsen, Lea Seydoux and Lindsay Wagner, Troy Baker. Although his voice is not used in the game, famed director Guillermo del Toro’s character mode is used for a featured character. The game revolves around Norman Reddus’s character Sam Porter Bridges, who travels across a post-apocalyptic America delivering packages, while battling BT’s (the game’s featured monsters) and attempting to reunite society. While offering a unique experience, the game play will not be for everyone. Reviews for the game have already come out, ranging from perfect 10’s--- praising the game as a masterpiece--- to scores as low as 6, calling the game mediocre.

Release Date: November 8, 2019

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Set five years after the events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Fallen Order stars Jedi Padawan Cal Kestis, played by Cameron Monaghan (Gotham). Having survived the infamous Order 66, players control Cal as he tries to hide and run from the Galactic Empire. Fan of the series will travel the Star Wars galaxy visiting different worlds such as the iconic home world of the Wookies, Kashyyyk. Forest Whitaker’s Rogue One character Saw Gerrera also makes an appearance in the game, along with Debra Wilson (MAD TV) who plays Cal’s mentor. If you’re a Star Wars fan, this single player action game will definitely make your wish list!

Release Date: November 15, 2019

Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC