Cat Cooley, Author at GameTruck News

Three Holiday Video Games to Check Out

The holidays are quickly approaching, and the video game industry is gearing up to release new titles. For many gamers, it’s a great time to give and receive new games. Below is a list of several games we’re keeping an eye out for this holiday season. We’ll cover a short summary of each and a few reasons to be excited to play them at your next Game Truck party:

Luigi’s Mansion 3

Switch

It’s always exciting when Nintendo releases a new title and Luigi’s Mansion 3 is sure to be a popular one. This Halloween-themed goes through the Last Resort Hotel and allows players to rescue Mario and friends as part of the gameplay. The new “ScareScraper” mode allows up to eight players to team up and achieve goals in each hotel floor. This game is best for younger players that enjoy the spooky, lighthearted theme.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Playstation 4, Xbox One, PC

Love the Star Wars franchise? Star Wars Jedi: The Fallen Order has already been released this fall. This November 15 the latest Star Wars game came out, and features lightsabers, force powers and of course, the usual cast of characters in a third-person adventure game. If you’re a fan of games like The Legend of Zelda and RPG Dark Souls, you’ll find this game exciting and enjoyable to play.

Shenmue III

Playstation 4, PC

Shenmue III is an exciting throwback to old-style animation games. While not the style of game for everyone, Shenmue III offers breathtaking graphics, gameplay and best of all, storytelling. Set in China in the 1980s, this part-three in a series picks up where it last left off

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Up-and-Coming Games for 2020

If you are an avid gamer, you are probably pretty excited about the up and coming games for the next year. While there is a plethora of great games coming out, you’ll be excited to learn about a few that are on our radar. Below is a list of several games we are keeping an eye out. We’ll cover each one with a short description and why you and your gamer friends should be excited to play them at your next Game Truck party:

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
For avid fans of the Star Wars franchise, the Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga game is sure to wow. As the vice president of Digital Games, The LEGO Group Sean McEvoy has said, ““We are thrilled to continue LEGO Star Wars’ 20 years legacy with this impressive new game where kids and families can join forces to explore the galaxy together.” If you are a fan of both franchises, you’ll be delighted by the engaging game play paired with an incredible amount of playable characters along with LEGO’s sense of fun and whimsy.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Are you a fan of the Dragon Ball Z series? Then you’re in for a treat! Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot arrives this January 17, 2020 slated to head over to PS4, Xbox and PC. This action-packed RPG is sure to impress even the more die-hard fans of the series. Since it hasn’t yet been released, we can’t speak to the game play but from the initial graphics, we can assure you that you’ll find a game that is very reminiscent of the original series packed with characters just like Goku, Frieza, and Vegeta. This is a not-to-miss game for all those excited about DBZ.

Roller Champions
Roller derby fans, unite! The much anticipated Roller Champions game created by Ubisoft is set to come to PC this early 2020. It’s free to play, packed with fun, excitement and high-speed roller derby. Even though the actual game won’t be available until early next year, Ubisoft has released a demo so you head on over and try it this exciting game yourself.

Play Them All at Your Next GameTruck Party!

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The Top Video Games of 2019

It’s hard to repeat an amazing year like last when it comes to video games. That said, it’s really shown to be an exciting 2019 as well! The industry’s most talented voices continue to upend the norms and make thrilling games that everyone loves. Even 2020 is shaping up to be quite exciting. If highly anticipated releases like Cyberpunk 2077, Link’s Awakening, and The Last of Us Part II aren’t enough to get you excited, below are a few more of our favorite picks for the top video games of 2019.

We’ll go through each game with a short summary and why you should be pumped to play them at the next Game Truck party with your friends! Read on and enjoy the video game breakdowns:

Cadence Of Hyrule

Release date: June 13 (Switch)
Cadence Of Hyrule is an up-and-coming game, similar to A Link To The Past and Breath of the Wild, and it’s a great mix of these two far-off worlds. It features a Zelda scroller along with synth-style music, and all the classic action of an RPG and chock full of super-cute Wolfos, Lynels, and Gibdos (what could be better!). Every sprite, puzzle, slap of the bass and adorbs nod to the Crypt of the Necrodancer reinforces the charms of Hyrule. If you haven’t tried out this exciting game, it’s time to consider adding it to your video game collection. The verdict: this 2D spinoff is a great option for gamers everywhere.

Pokemon Sword and Shield

Release date: November 15 (Switch)

Pokemon Sword and Shield is a role-playing game made especially for the Nintendo Switch. Users seem to really enjoy this game and say it’s a great amount of fun. Just released a few days ago (November 15th), this highly anticipated game for Pokemon fans is growing in popularity. Developed by Game Freak, this game is sure to offer hours of fun, exciting game play for fans of the original game.

Super Mario Brothers U Deluxe (Nintendo Switch)

Release date: January 10 (Switch)

What could be better than this classic game with a twist for Nintendo Switch? Starting out as a very simple platform game, Super Mario Brothers has been around for ages. And even though this game has undergone different versions over the years, the classic look and feel of the game is still appreciated and loved by gamers of all ages today. Nintendo keeps making it better and better, with classics just like Mario Kart 8, Super Mario Odyssey, and of course, U Deluxe for Nintendo Swtcih. That’s why Super Mario Brothers makes our top pick for new versions of this incredible game for 2019.