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BEST NINTENDO SWITCH GAME
ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS
$59.99 EDITORS’ CHOICE Llllm
Never has a game satisfied a collective need like Animal Crossing: New Horizons did in 2020.
Leave behind the troubles of the real world and settle on your new island home. Socialize with
animal villagers. Decorate your house, and change your outfit. Invite friends to steal your fruit.
We waited many long years for a new Animal Crossing, one that was beautiful in both portable
mode and on an HDTV, and the wait was absolutely worth it.
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BEST PC GAME
MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR
$59.99 EDITORS’ CHOICE Llllh
Who knew that a revival of Microsoft’s niche amateur aviator simulator would wind up one of
2020’s biggest gaming surprises? Microsoft Flight Simulator uses stunning next-generation
technology and online map data to recreate the real world and let you accurately fly through
it. Aspiring pilots can navigate through real-time weather conditions and visit recognizable
landmarks.
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BEST SONY PLAYSTATION GAME
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE
$59.99 EDITORS’ CHOICE Llllm
In 1997, the original Final Fantasy VII rewrote the RPG rulebook with its then-groundbreaking,
cinematic storytelling. For fans, the idea of a proper remake seemed like an impossible dream.
23 years later, Final Fantasy VII Remake is real. Although this reimagining covers only a small
portion of the original game’s massive plot, the lavish production value and stellar action
makes us ready to relive Cloud’s story all over again.
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BEST VR HEADSET
OCULUS QUEST 2
$299.99 EDITORS’ CHOICE Llllh
The Oculus Quest 2 improves on the already fantastic Oculus Quest—a wire-free, standalone
VR headset—in several ways. It’s more powerful, lighter, and less expensive, all while offering a
virtual reality experience where you don’t need to worry about tripping over a cable and
bringing your PC crashing to the ground. It’s an ideal pick-up-and-play VR system with plenty
of fun games and apps.
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BEST GAMING HEADSET
RAZER BLACKSHARK V 2
$99.99 EDITORS’ CHOICE Llllh
The Razer Blackshark V2 isn’t particularly complicated or flashy, but it’s still a standout
gaming headset. These cans have excellent sound quality and a fantastic microphone, and
they come with a USB sound card that supports THX Spatial Audio through your PC. The V2
sounds and feels great and carries a reasonable price.
