Shacknews Best Nintendo Switch Game of 2019 - Super Mario Maker 2
Whether you're looking to flex your creative muscles or plumb the depths of fellow Mario fans' imaginations, Super Mario Maker 2 has everything you want, and more.
David L. Craddock writes fiction, nonfiction, and grocery lists. He is the author of the Stay Awhile and Listen series, and the Gairden Chronicles series of fantasy novels for young adults. Outside of writing, he enjoys playing Mario, Zelda, and Dark Souls games, and will be happy to discuss at length the myriad reasons why Dark Souls 2 is the best in the series. Follow him online at davidlcraddock.com and @davidlcraddock.
Shacknews Best Graphics of 2019 - Resident Evil 2
The graphical fidelity of Capcom's RE2 remake drives home every creeping footstep and grisly kill.
Shacknews Best Art Style of 2019 - The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
In a year overflowing with stylistic games, the whimsical visuals of Link's Awakening stood out from the rest.
After the Fact: John Staats on Storytelling in World of WarCraft
WoW's first level designer and I talk the dev team's early days, the as-yet-unknown medical condition that forced him to retire from making games, and his book on how Blizzard made one of the most important games ever.
Arcade1Up Star Wars cabinet review: The Force is strong with this one
Between its stylish design and exhilarating gameplay, Arcade1Up's Star Wars cabinet deserves a spot in your collection.
New World from Amazon Games to launch in May 2020
Amazon's first MMO-sized game launches next spring.
Nine to Five is a tactical FPS entering alpha in 2020
Make your tactics round after round, prioritizing strategy over brute force in Nine to Five.
Co-creators of Dishonored and Prey unveil Weird West at the Game Awards
Get weird in the west with WolfEye Studios' next title.
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance will hack and slash in fall 2020
The Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance team has set out to put the 'action' back in 'action-RPG.'
Fortnite Star Wars live special event happening in-game this Saturday
The Force will be strong with anyone who jumps into Fortnite on Saturday, where players will catch a glimpse of Episode 9.
