Gaming of all kinds has never been more popular than it is in 2023. This increasing consumer interest is being fuelled by developments in technology that are creating exciting new possibilities for games.
Therefore most of the games that people play now are digital. Gaming has moved almost seamlessly into the virtual sphere, but often the actual games themselves are updated versions of old favourites.
These range from casino games like slot machines to football games. The only difference is that they are in online form.
There are a lot of games available within that virtual space though, not all of equal quality. Follow this guide to make sure that you only pick the very best ones to play.
Ways of Gaming
First it should be pointed out that online is not the only way to play games in 2023. Some people favour that way, whereas others prefer to play in real life or use a console. We will try to provide examples of the best titles for each of those methods in this guide.
Big Bass Splash
Casino games are among the most popular with online gamers – particularly slot games. That means each year brings a rash of new slot games to capitalise on the public interest in them.
The slot called Big Bass Splash is available at the Rainbow Riches Casino and is one of the stand-out slot games of the year. It is a game with the theme of fishing (the ‘bass’ of the title is pronounced like the fish rather than the guitar).
There are fish pictures among the reel icons and they are the scatter symbols for the game that can trigger the excellent Free Spins Bonus Round. There is also a Re-Spin feature that will provide a free spin of the reels and potential wins among the other strong bonuses.
Big Bass Splash is a visually fun game that can also earn those who play it sizeable sums of money. That is just what you would want from a slot.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Some people prefer to play games on a console and this is one of the best of the year for them. It is the sequel to a game called Hollow Knight that has become a full-blown cult since it was released six years ago.
That makes anticipation for this follow-up red hot and there is little indication that it will disappoint. The game world is a dark one that is infested with bugs and the protagonist is called Hornet.
He is kept as a prisoner and he must overcome an array of challenges and enemies to gain freedom and rise to power within the kingdom. Fans of Hollow Knight will know that Hornet was the bad guy in that game, so this new title is flipping the script in an intriguing way.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is for the Xbox, Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles.
Cosmic Encounter
Not every essential game for 2023 is a digital one. The dominance of both gaming and fantasy has led to a resurgence of interest in the board games of the past.
One of those is Cosmic Encounter and it is considered a true classic board game. Created all the way back in 1977, it involves a battle to claim colonies on planets owned by other players in the game.
That means attempting to forge alliances as well as engaging in double-dealing when it can advance your cause. Cosmic Encounter offers both subtle tactical manoeuvring and operatic levels of drama, making it very entertaining to play.
EA Sports FC
Sporting games are popular among people who love sports and this football franchise has been a long-running hit. Previously known as the official FIFA soccer game, the latest instalment has changed that after the makers split with that organisation.
It has not impacted the quality though. Thanks to licensing, teams can now be depicted by their real-world names – no need for euphemistic names like North London Whites or Manchester Blues.
Over 700 teams and 19,000 players from every major European league are depicted in cutting edge graphics, making EA Sports FC unbeatable for football fans.
Payday 3
Playing games on a PC is another common gaming format and for fans of it, Payday 3 is among the most exciting prospects of this year.
It is a first-person shooter game that centres on a team committing bank robberies while also gunning down people who try to prevent this. The two previous games were big hits and Starbreeze Studios is reviving it after a lengthy layoff.
All the signs are that it will be an essential game choice for PC gamers.
These are the top games that people will be itching to play throughout the rest of this year.
