Best Video Games of the Year: 2023

Last updated: December 11, 2023

For Laura Ordoñez, Head of Digital Content & Curation, a year of big new releases in long-running franchises like Assassin's Creed and the Legend of Zelda highlights just how great it is to be a gamer. From providing engaging challenges to fueling the imagination, video games can be both great escapes and learning tools for kids and families. Use this list as a guide to your next download or purchase, and don't miss the rest of our favorite media picks from 2023, linked below.

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