The console and PC version of Civilization 6 released over four years ago, but the mobile port for Android came out late this year. Downloading the game for free allows the player to play 60 turns without any payment necessary, with the option to upgrade to the full version to continue the game. Other Civ 6 ports , such as the one on Nintendo Switch, were praised for how well they translated to different systems, and the mobile version also impressed a lot of play

Since DOTA 2 is a team game about killing heroes and destroying the enemy base, then it's understandable for some beginners to feel excited about "pwning sum n00bz." Some will even treat the game like a team deathmatch session from faster-paced competitive titles like Call of Du

Genshin Impact made a huge splash when it came out in the latter half of 2020. And despite not being out for that long, there have still been updates and in-game events for Genshin Impact , as well as plans and promises for much more content. The graphics, story, and characters have all received a lot of praise, as well as the addictive quality of leveling up and exploring in the g

A3: MOBA guides Still Alive also incorporates Guild participation, an explorable open world with multiple different terrains like deserts and forests, and a method of forming battle partners called Soul Linkers. A 3: Still Alive hasn't been out for that long yet, but it already has high ratings on both the App Store and the Google Play Store, and players have praised the frequent content updates and responsiveness of the d

Although a knight and ostensibly a "tank" (or "juggernaut" to be more specific) in League of Legends , Garen is better known for his offensive capabilities and hit-and-run tactics in the game. Doubling down on the damage-centric element of Garen's in-game kit, @mangalphantom highlights the massive sword wielded by the Demacian warr

Adopting a more realistic approach, @kennycosplaystuff's armor glimmers with heroic energy. This take on Garen appears more like a traditional knight, toning down the oversized elements of the Demacian's des

The cosplay seems to prioritize the in-game appearance of Garen over adopting a more realistic approach, as the material maintains the soft coloring and presentation featured in League of Legends . The unique take comes in the form of the lighting, as the cosplay is embued with a sense of energy that conveys the power of Garen's ultimate ability, "Demacian Justi

Although it released in 2018, 2020 was really Among Us ' year to shine . Mobile downloads this year were almost as high as those of Pokemon GO when Niantic's game first came out. It's also popular to play on PC, and cross-play enables groups of friends or strangers to play together whether they're on mobile or PC. The setup of the game is easy to grasp, and the social manipulation aspect makes it especially popular for a generation that grew up playing games like Mafia and Werewo

In DOTA 2, you usually when it comes to items or gold if you don't know how to do a "last hit." Because whoever gets the final blow to a creep or non-hero unit gets the gold reward. Any other attack prior to the killing blow isn't rewarded at

Earth Spirit or Kaolin might be a bit fiddly for anyone who's used to Strength heroes being mostly initiators or tanks, but in the right hands, he shines in the mid lane. Kaolin's plethora of crowd control and disruption abilities make him a walking disaster for the enemy t

God-King Garen, an entry in a line of skins that sees the Demacian warrior as a messianic ruler obsessed with the ideals of justice and order to the point of tyranny, is easily recognized by his stark white color palette and lion motif. @alistcosplay homes in on these aesthetic features and brings them to l

2020 has proven itself to be a momentous and jam-packed year for gaming, with plenty of new games, the release of the Xbox Series X/S and the PS5, and various controversies and events in the world of gaming and developers. The effect of COVID-19 saw a huge shift in many publishers' and developers' strategies, as well as an uptick in gaming hours and sales as people stayed home and played more games. As the year draws to a close and the 2020 Game Awards puts crowns on certain momentous games' heads, it's time to take a look at some titles that made a big impact this y

Mo-cap performances add to the realism and human authenticity of South of the Circle , and includes a talented cast with actors like Adrian Rawlins from the HBO miniseries Chernobyl and Anton Lesser from A Game of Thrones . The game rewards both emotional exploration and physical exploration by making narrative choices impactful and giving the players a researched and fleshed-out version of Antarctica in the 19

The release of Microsoft and Sony's newest consoles and the incredible popularity of the Nintendo Switch (helped in part by the best-selling Animal Crossing: New Horizons ) made a huge impact on this year's gaming scene. But, mobile gaming still plays a huge part in most people's lives, especially as a huge portion of people who don't play on console or PC will pick up their phones or tablets to game. Mobile games take up a huge share of the market, and some of those games were more influential than oth