I had two of the best video game experiences of my life in 2017. But a few real low points should make anyone concerned for the future of the gaming industry.
Some of the best video games of all-time launched in 2017. But the year also featured a few real low points that should make anyone concerned for the future of the industry.
Let’s dive in.
First, the high points: In March, Nintendo launched its highly-anticipated game console, the Switch. It’s a clever piece of hardware that works with TVs and as a portable handheld device.
The Switch is a brilliant and simple design that I fell in love with almost immediately, and would recommend to almost anyone, even if you already own a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. In less than a year on the shelves, it already offers some of the best video game experiences that you simply can’t find elsewhere.
The Switch owes much of its early success to its big launch game, “The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild,” which is, simply, one of the best video games ever made.
Tech: In 2017, video games were at their very best — and their very worst
