<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A lot of great games were released in 2021, from console blockbusters such as </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Halo Infinite</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Forza Horizon 5</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to the light-hearted casino entertainment of the</span><a href="https://casino.borgataonline.com/en/blog/game-review-royal-swan/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Royal Swan game</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. The good news for gamers is that 2022 looks set to be even better as far as new content is concerned. Developers have overcome all the logistical bottlenecks that were slowing down production and distribution, with the result that you can look forward to a flurry of new titles across different platforms in February and beyond. Here’s a selection of the top online video games coming out in 2022.</span></p>
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<h2>Elden Ring</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fans have been waiting for the appearance of FromSoftware’s next release, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Elden Ring</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, since 2019. It’s a collaboration between Hidetaka Miyazaki, the creator of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dark Souls</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and George R.R. Martin, who wrote the books that the smash-hit TV series </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Game of Thrones</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is based on. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Elden Ring</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is going to be huge. Look forward to feature-rich gameplay in a visually stunning open-world packed with monsters, lore, and history. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Elden Ring</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> releases February 25 for PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X.</span></p>
<h2>Pokemon Legends: Arceus</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pokemon</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> series needs no introduction. With </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pokemon Legends: Arceus</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Nintendo has brought a new approach to the long-running monster-catching game. For the first time, you’ll be playing </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pokemon</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in an open world. Players will explore the region of Sinnoh in order to create a Pokedex. The combat system is easy and intuitive, while the 3D visuals are reminiscent of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sword &; Shield</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. The game came out on January 28 and you can play it on Nintendo Switch.</span></p>
<h2>Gran Turismo 7</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Coming out on March 7, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gran Turismo 7 </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">breathes new life into a classic fan favorite. Following up on the success of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Forza Horizon 5</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, developer Polyphone has gone all out to deliver a stunning gaming experience. The car models are so true to life that you can almost smell the gasoline. Old fans will enjoy the return of favorite features such as the Driving School and GT Campaign, while new fans will be blown away by the whole package, including a broad range of hyper-realistic customization options. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gran Turismo 7</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is exclusively reserved for PS5 players.</span></p>
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<h2>Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora</h2>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The original </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Avatar</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is one of the most popular movies ever made, with 3D technology and effects that changed the theater experience completely when it came out in 2009. Now, at long last, the ground-breaking movie has its own game: </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. It’s a first-person action-adventure in which you’ll get to play one of the Na&#8217;vi, the race of sentient humanoids who live on the jungle moon of Pandora. Travel across the previously unseen Western Frontier and help the living world of Pandora in the struggle against the forces of the RDA. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> will be available later this year for PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, Stadia, and Luna.</span></p>
<h2>OlliOlli World</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tap into your inner skater with </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">OlliOlli World</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> as you travel through the skateboarding paradise of Radlandia on a mission to discover the skate gods of Gnarvana. It’s an experience like no other, with customizable characters and a unique gaming system that invites you to master multiple levels. Meet colorful characters and participate in global skating leagues in what promises to be a deeply immersive and satisfying game. Play </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">OlliOlli World</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> on PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch.</span></p>
<h2>Park Beyond</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The popular genre of theme park sims gets a shot in the arm with </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Park Beyond</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Limbic Entertainment’s brand new title. As the new manager of a tired old theme park, it’s up to you to inject some zest into the customer experience. You’ll be able to improve the rides in ways that defy science and imagination, in keeping with the overall theme of “Impossification.” </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Park Beyond</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> promises to be a light-hearted yet wild ride for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC gamers.</span></p>
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<h2>Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What could be better than a crossover between Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy and Ubisoft’s multimedia franchise of screaming bunnies? </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a galactic adventure in which Mario and friends are out to prevent a villain called Cursa from sucking up the world&#8217;s energy. It’s a dangerous mission, but help is at hand in the form of new characters such as Rabbid Rosalina and the Sparks, who are Rabbid-Luma hybrids. Players will enjoy the freedom to explore the secrets of the overworld as well as a more open combat system. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> will only be available on Nintendo Switch.</span></p>
<h2>Lord of the Rings: Gollum</h2>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gollum is the character from </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Lord of the Rings</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> that people love to hate. Now you’ll be able to play the role of Gollum in Daedalic Entertainment’s forthcoming release. Gollum has to escape from the sinister fortress of Barad-dûr and wander around Middle-Earth, fulfilling quests, making friends, and fighting enemies. Gollum’s dual personalities add a lot of interest to this adventure game. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lord of the Rings: Gollum </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">will be available for PS5 and Xbox Series X.</span></p>
<h2>ST.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl</h2>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">ST.A.L.K.E.R.</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is widely considered to be one of the best open-world games ever. Now the iconic classic has a sequel. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">ST.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> introduces you to the vast and hostile Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The action takes place after the nuclear reactor was hit by a second explosion, making the Zone’s mutants and anomalies even more threatening than before. On top of that, there’s a mysterious force at the center of the Zone that may present an even bigger danger. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">ST.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is due for release in December, for Xbox Series X, and PC.</span></p>
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<h2><b>Dying Light 2: Stay Human</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re into zombie games, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dying Light 2: Stay Human</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> should keep you occupied for a long time to come. This apocalyptic extravaganza expands on the parameters of the original game with a finessed combat system and branching narrative set in a visually stunning reactive world. Play </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dying Light 2: Stay Human</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> on</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">PC, PS4, and Xbox One.</span></p>

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