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Video games we can’t wait to play!
January 28, 2025-4 min read
From fresh titles to franchise favourites, there’s a lot to look forward to this year when it comes to gaming. Across both PC and console gaming, the new-release video games are as action-packed and immersive as ever. Whether you’re a passionate PC gamer or swear by your Nintendo Switch, PlayStation or Xbox, it’s the perfect time to upgrade your gaming set-up.
“Bring games to life with an ultra-high-definition PC monitor, or take advantage of the intense speeds and extra graphics power on the latest PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S console,” says David Linehan, The Good Guys Buyer – Tech Accessories.
“You can even immerse yourself in the action with VR accessories!”
Read on for the best gadgets to level up your gaming set-up. Plus, award-winning technology writer Alice Clarke reveals her pick of the most exciting video games!
Let’s get gaming!
Upgrade Your Gaming Kit
Playing games with the best graphics and textures only adds to the immersion and gives you an advantage over your competitors. So, you’ll want to make sure you have the best kit for what you want to play.
What Do I Need For Good PC Gaming?
When it comes to playing the latest games on a gaming PC, you need a minimum of a decent graphics card, a fast processor, at least 16GB of RAM, and a monitor with the best refresh rate your budget will stretch to. A good way to work out exactly what you need is to look at the recommended specs for your favourite games and then get a PC that matches or exceeds them.
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Lenovo LOQ 15.6" i5 24GB 1TB RTX 2050 4GB Gaming Laptop
Asus TUF A15 15.6" Ryzen 5 16GB 512GB RTX2050 4GB Gaming Laptop
How Do I Choose A Gaming Console?
“Picking the right game console for you rests on two big questions: What do you want to play? And how do you want to play?” says award-winning technology writer Alice Clarke.
“If you love a big, exclusive game such as Spiderman for PlayStation, Forza Motorsport for Xbox, or Mario Kart on Nintendo, then that answers your question,” says Alice. “Other than that, consider portability and whether there’s a subscription service that particularly suits your needs.”
From there, you can also look at consoles with bundled games or extra controllers to get an even better deal.
“Picking the right game console for you rests on two big questions: What do you want to play? And how do you want to play?”
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Nintendo Switch Console OLED Model (White)
What Gaming Accessories Do I Need?
For optimising your gaming experience, accessories are key. “That could be something as big as PlayStation VR2 to play the latest, most immersive virtual reality games, or just an extra controller for your player two,” says David Linehan. “For PC, that could be a more specialised VR headset, or a mechanical keyboard to get an advantage.”
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Best PC Games
Baldur's Gate 3
Although Baldur's Gate 3 launched in 2023, it won several Game of the Year awards, including from the Golden Joystick Awards, The Game Awards, and the D.I.C.E. Awards so it's worth checking out if you haven't already. This turn-based RPG is set in the Forgotten Realms universe, so if you're a fan of Dungeons & Dragons, you'll have a blast. Plus. if you're feeling adventurous, the game has a thriving PC modding scene.
Play it on: PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Helldivers II
This multiplayer third-person shooter sees the elite forces of the Helldivers battling to win an intergalactic struggle to rid the galaxy of the rising alien threats. From a 3rd person perspective, players use a variety of weapons (pistols, machine guns, flamethrowers) and stratagems (turrets, airstrikes, etc.) to shoot and kill the alien threats.
Play it on: PC and PlayStation 5.
Life By You
Simmers rejoice! This new life sim will open up a new world of creative possibilities. Designed to be one of the most open world and moddable life-simulation games, you'll be in total control of the humans that you create, the towns that you build, and the stories that you tell.
Play it on: PC
Best Games For Video Game Consoles
Princess Peach: Showtime!
A mysterious, masked villain has taken over Sparkle Theater and it’s up to Princess Peach to save the play – and the day! Take centre stage with a wardrobe of showstopping transformations and special abilities.
Play it on Nintendo Switch.
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Starring Lara Croft
Play the original three Tomb Raider adventures from the PlayStation 1 with all expansions and secret levels in this definitive collection.
Play it on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
Dragon’s Dogma 2
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.
Play it on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Prison Architect 2
Design and develop your own personalised penitentiary in Prison Architect 2. The classic prison-builder has broken out into 3D, and it’s up to you to contain it!
Play it on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
An old-school rivalry with a puzzle-platforming twist! Solve puzzles and test your platforming smarts as you try to recover the stolen Mini-Marios. This remake of the Game Boy Advance game features all-new graphics, levels, and other new ways to play.
Play it on: Nintendo Switch.
If you’re ready to upgrade to the latest gaming accessories, PCs, monitors and consoles to get you in the game, come see us at The Good Guys. Visit us in-store or online for the biggest brands, best prices and expert advice.
