Nintendo Switch Games rise to popularity during ongoing pandemic

New Horizons is the latest game to follow from the Animal Crossing Franchise. After escaping to a deserted island, the primary goal in the game is to create a paradise to one’s liking as they explore, create, and customize to their heart’s content.  The island has a plethora of natural resources that can be used to create anything from tools to furniture. For the fifth generation of consoles...

Although Breath of the Wild (BOTW) was released three years ago, this Zelda game still has a huge active fandom and remains to trend especially with the anticipated sequel in the works. BOTW is different from its predecessors simply because of how open the game is.  “I like the open world and the aesthetic and how much there is to do in the game,” senior Ethan Richardson said. “However, I d...

Pokémon Sword and Shield rose to popularity as we go through an ongoing pandemic. The game is set in a new region which encourages players to look forward to both the nostalgia of the series and the fresh aspects unique to Sword and Shield. The objective of the game is to defeat the league champion Leon while dealing with other secondary goals such as taking care of Team Yell and a conspiracy with...

Fire Emblem Three Houses is a role-playing game and the newest game in the Fire Emblem franchise. You are given the choice between three houses all under the power of the Church Seiros. You have to teach one of these houses’ students in both battle tactics and academics. Although it was released last summer in July, the game is still popular this year. It is a strategy-based game all while being story-driv...