Bridgerton may have only first debuted on Netflix back in December 2020, but it's just been renewed by the streaming service for Seasons 3 and 4. The release making the announcement makes it clear that Season 2 is now in production and "in keeping with the novels, tells a new romance story," indicating there may be some deviation in the future from the source material, Julia Quinn's series of novels about debutante and high society in Regency era London."From the first time I read Julia Quinn's delicious Bridgerton series, I knew these were stories that would captivate a viewing audience," said co-executive producer Shonda Rhimes (Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder). "This two-season pickup is a strong vote of confidence in our work and I feel incredibly grateful to have partners as collaborative and creative as Netflix."These renewals are also a speedy confirmation of Rhimes's instincts--Bridgerton was renewed for Season 2 back in January. That announcement was accompanied shortly thereafter with the revelation that actor Regé-Jean Page would not be returning. While understandably a bummer for fans, Page's departure was also announced that the next season will have "more intrigue and romance." It was recently announced that Page will be starring in the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons movie.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A Call of Duty influencer package has teased a Warzone event involving the Verdansk dam that will happen April 21. As Warzone players well know, reports have fueled rumors and speculation that the game's Verdansk map will soon be destroyed as part of its ongoing zombie event, likely by the nukes that players have spotted over the last few weeks.However, this package that publisher Activision sent out to Call of Duty influencers would seem to be a rare official hint that something is about to go down. As the below tweet from CoD news feed @CharlieIntel shows, the package includes a hard hat marked with a gas mask logo and the text Verdansk Dam. It's also accompanied by the message: "Once the hostels reach here, we levee a guess that Verdansk is all but gone to the damned. April 21, 12 PM."NEW: Activision’s latest Warzone package is starting to arrive to influencers, and this one teases something happening April 21st at 12PM Img: @JoeDeLuca pic.twitter.com/NRUVVm7wgg — Call of Duty News (@charlieINTEL) April 13, 2021On Tuesday, the official Call of Duty Twitter account posted a similar tease that would seem to confirm that Verdansk isn't long for this world.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nintendo is hosting a new Direct-style digital broadcast very soon where it will show off a series of Switch games made by independent developers. The new "Indie World Showcase" is slated for Wednesday, April 14, starting at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET.The show was only just announced, and the reveal was light on details, but here is a quick roundup of everything we know so far and how to tune in.How To Watch The Indie World Event:The broadcast will take place live on YouTube, and you can follow along with the event right here on GameSpot through the video here. The show begins at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM GMT on Wednesday, April 14.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

There's a new Mass Effect Legendary Edition trailer that spotlights how much different the remastered's visuals are in comparison to the 2007 original title. The results are stunning, with upgrades like 4K base assets and improved skin rendering seemingly creating a more dynamic gameplay experience across the board.The two-minute trailer showcases various sequences from the original Mass Effect and the remastered version packaged in the Legendary Edition. Side-by-side, you can see just how drastic the improvements are.There are global post-effect improvements to further brighten and deepen the image. This includes touchups like volumetrics and fog for a more dynamic set, as well as subsurface scattering to bounce the light source around. All of the effects, in short, work together to create an experience that looks brighter and clearer.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With Sony finally updating the PlayStation 5 to support PS5 games on external drives, there's hardly been a better time to stock up on some storage. Best Buy has a trio of HDDs as part of its deal of the day that would fit the bill perfectly. WD Easystore Hard Drive deals Save up to $60 The Western Digital Easystore is on sale today, with the 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models all drastically reduced. These will work well as reliable storage for games, whether you're using it for PS5 games or Xbox Series X|S games. You won't be able to play brand-new games off them, since that requires speedier SSDs, but considering the prices it's an easy way to save yourself time redownloading titles when your internal storage fills up.1TB -- $48 ($85)2TB -- $57 ($110)4TB -- $90 ($150) See deals at Best Buy Better yet, the black case of the Easystore will let it easily blend in with your consoles and entertainment system, while its USB 3.0 connection will allow quick and easy connections to consoles and PCs alike.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The first trailer for the upcoming anime series Godzilla Singular Point has been released. The show is set to hit Netflix in June 2021.The Godzilla Singular Point trailer might be less than two minutes long, but it delivers a lot. The show focuses on two young scientists, Mei and Yun, who team up to fight a new kaiju threat that is emerging from the earth. There's mecha action, exploding buildings, dinosaurs, tentacled beasts, and of course, Godzilla himself. It all looks hugely entertaining and superbly animated--check the trailer out below.Godzilla Singular Point is produced by anime studios Bones (My Hero Academia) and Orange (Beastars), and directed by Atsushi Takahashi (Blue Exorcist: The Movie). It's a 13-episode series that premiered on Japanese Netflix last month. It doesn't have a confirmed US release date yet, but will be here in June.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Cuphead developer Studio MDHR showed off a new animated museum exhibit based on the hit game on Twitter. Housed at ACMI in Melbourne, Australia, the exhibit is a "zoetrope," a type of art installation that uses rotation and strobing light to produce the illusion of animation.A marvel of the modern age!! We're thrilled to share this first-ever look at the Cuphead museum exhibit in motion. Housed at @ACMI in Melbourne for the next decade, this 3D-printed Zoetrope contains over 100 individual models that "animate" with the help of strobing light! pic.twitter.com/tjRXhasL8o — Studio MDHR (@StudioMDHR) April 12, 2021As the video above shows, the Cuphead exhibit features our vessel-shaped hero himself, as well as his buddy Mugman, the game's gambling themed foe Mr. King Dice, and the devil coming out of a television screen. It's a pretty impressive piece of work that manages to capture the game's unique artstyle in a physical space.The previous installation that was their when I visited 6 or so year back https://t.co/52KYNZiaUP — MutantMachine (@MutantMecha) April 13, 2021According to another Twitter user, there was another video game-themed zoetrope at ACMI when they visited a few years ago, based on Ty the Tasmanian Tiger of all things. Ty was developed by Australian outfit Krome Studios, which explains the relation. MDHR announced a few months ago that Cuphead's The Delicious Last Course DLC has been delayed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we haven't heard any updates since.Info from Gamespot.com

Among Us received a minor patch recently, and it fixes some smaller issues that players have been having with the game. The most significant change is that multiple users can now log in on the same device. Previously, players would get an error about "MismatchedProductUserIDs," which would get in the way of the fun.The 2021.4.12 patch also updated the game's various translations, reworked the entire account log in flow, and changed some text graphics. As usual, it also fixed several minor bugs, which you can view in the game's official Google Doc. The full patch notes are in the below tweet if you're interested in all the details.📢 hot fixes for version 2021.4.12 📢- account login flow reworked- multiple users can now log in to the same device (no more "MismatchedProductUserIDs")- text graphic update- hi i appreciate u- updated translations- various bug fixesmake sure you update!! — Among Us ☁️ The Airship out now!! (@AmongUsGame) April 12, 2021Among Us recently got a new airship map that offers fresh ways to play the game. GameStop recently introduced a new set of Among Us plushies that you can still buy if you're feeling a bit sus. Developer Innersloth has listed a total overhaul of the game's art style and upping lobby sizes as part of a wish list for future development. The studio also previously stated that the game's sudden popularity and their small size are among the reasons that updates are taking so long.Info from Gamespot.com

Blizzard has announced that two more titles have joined the Blizzard Arcade Collection: The Lost Vikings 2 and RPM Racing. You can access both games through the collection right now, you'll just first need to download a free update.The update also implements a few new features and quality-of-life improvements for the Blizzard Arcade Collection. For example, when you head to the museum, you'll now be able to see a gallery of design documents for the development process behind the games included in the collection.Gallery A new streamer mode has also been added to Rock N Roll Racing (sequel to RPM Racing), allowing you to stream your gameplay with the MIDI versions of the songs.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In its latest update to investors, Nvidia has warned that it expects demand for its products to exceed supply at least until the end of the year.The update comes before the official release of the company's Q1 earnings, but in a blog post Nvidia CFO Colette Kress stressed that channel inventories remain constrained and that this will likely not change by May as previously expected. That said, Kress does state that Nvidia hopes supply will start picking up in the coming months, eventually meeting demand in the new year."Overall demand remains very strong and continues to exceed supply while our channel inventories remain quite lean," said Kress. "We expect demand to continue to exceed supply for much of this year. We believe we will have sufficient supply to support sequential growth beyond Q1."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The summer is always a chance for fans of video games to get excited. In years gone we'd come together to enjoy E3, whether by attending in person or by watching from the comfort of our homes. For various reasons, that was impossible last year and, as a result, gaming events had to change.For some, this has meant going all-digital--as will be the case for E3 in 2021--while others have changed the way they approach coverage of events entirely. That was the case for GameSpot in 2020, when we held Play For All, a multi-week event that encompassed covering the latest game reveals and announcements, but also involved a charity effort to raise money for causes that were important to us.Play For All was a huge success, not only because it supported charities close to our hearts, but also because it allowed GameSpot to use the platform we have to show that the people who love games are eager to give back to the world and be a force for good. It's for that reason that we're excited to announce that Play For All will return in 2021.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

While we have to wait a little longer to learn more about Season 3 for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Warzone, Activision has now shared all the key details on Season 3 for Call of Duty: Mobile. Activision ran through all the details on the new season in a blog post, and we've rounded up all the key details in one place.Release DateSeason 3: Tokyo Escape for Call of Duty: Mobile goes live on iOS and Android this Saturday, April 17. It is a free download, though there are more microtransaction mechanics coming through the new Battle Pass. Season 3: Tokyo Escape And New Battle PassSeason 3 features a new Battle Pass that has 50 new levels that you can progress through via gameplay or by paying real money. Things like new weapons, Operators, blueprints, charms, calling cards, emotes, and CoD Points are available through the Battle Pass, like usual.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

You can now try Final Fantasy XIV enhanced by the new console generation, thanks to today's open beta launch on PS5. Both a PS5 free trial and the PS5 Upgrade Edition can be downloaded from the PlayStation Store now.Though PS5 owners have been able to play the PS4 version on the new hardware for a while, this upgrade represents a native PS5 version with features that specifically take advantage of the more powerful hardware. Those include two graphics options--one prioritizing 4K and the other aiming for a high frame rate at 1440p--along with faster load speeds, visual improvements, and other performance tweaks.This launch is considered an open beta, so you may hit some unexpected snags. You can only play if you have the PS4 version registered with an active subscription, or if you're using the free trial, and a full PS5 launch is planned for release sometime later. The PlayStation Store listing notes that subscribers can switch over to the PS5 version once the open beta ends, so it sounds as if one will roll right into another. Square Enix is also planning to roll out further graphics and performance updates once the open beta period ends.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The official Twitter account for the Nier series tweeted that an upgrade patch is currently in development for the Steam version of Nier: Automata. The tweet announcing the update offered very little in the way of details, simply stating that they'll have more information to share at a later date.Though Nier: Automata was one of the most critically-acclaimed games of 2017, the PC version of the game has garnered criticism over the years due to inconsistent frame rates and resolution issues. The Xbox Game Pass release of Automata triggered headlines when fans of the game realized that that version of the game included significant upgrades, including HDR support, 4K UI textures, FidelityFX, and borderless video settings. The Steam version of the game was recently review-bombed due to these discrepancies.An upgrade patch for the Steam version of #NieR:Automata is currently in development.We'll have more information to share with you at a later date. pic.twitter.com/gUPCLSwgyH — NieR Series (@NieRGame) April 13, 2021While popular fan patch FAR fixes the resolution issue for the Steam version, the Game Pass Automata remains significantly better. We don't know if the upgrade patch for the Steam version will introduce all these improvements, but it seems likely that it will. In other Nier: Automata news, a hacker uncovered the game's final secret back in January. Nier Replicant ver. 1.22474487139, a remaster of the original Nier, will release on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on April 23.Info from Gamespot.com

Although online multiplayer is the focus for many games nowadays, playing games with friends and family on the couch has a distinct appeal. The days when most multiplayer games offered split-screen local multiplayer are gone, but there are still plenty of great options. If you own a PS4 and are looking for some exciting games to play competitively or cooperatively without jumping online, we've rounded up a list of the best PS4 split-screen games. We've also included multiplayer games that aren't technically split-screen, as the main focus here is that you can play them with friends and family on one screen. The 25 games we've chosen span a wide variety of genres. We've arranged this list in alphabetical order, starting with the split-screen PS4 games before moving into other local multiplayer games. You can play all of these games on PS5, too.For more local multiplayer games, make sure to take a look at our list of the best couch co-op games for couples and best games to play with people who don't normally play games. We also have a bunch of roundups highlighting the best titles for all major platforms, including best PS4 games, best PS5 games so far, best Xbox One games, best Xbox Series X games so far, best Nintendo Switch games, and best PC games to play in 2021. A Way Out Hazelight Studios' A Way Out was designed to be played cooperatively. In fact, you can only play it cooperatively, and it's most enjoyable when you're sitting on the couch next to a friend or loved one. A Way Out stars Leo and Vincent, two convicts who work together to break out of prison and elude authorities. A Way Out has a really interesting approach to both gameplay and story. You and your partner are often separated and perform different tasks to help each other make progress. The mix of puzzle-based, stealth, and action gameplay offers a constantly dynamic experience that funnels into the well-written story that has a surprising amount of heart. Though you're working together, you'll also come across fun competitive minigames throughout the adventure.See our A Way Out review. See on PlayStation Store Borderlands: The Handsome Collection The Borderlands franchise is one of the rare first-person shooters that still offers split-screen co-op. While all of the games in the series have co-op on one screen, we're recommending Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, which contains Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, two awesome games with lengthy campaigns. Both games offer split-screen multiplayer for up to four players. Though the loot-focused shooter can be played solo, Borderlands really hits its stride when you team up with friends, especially as you progress further and the action becomes more chaotic.See our Borderlands: The Handsome Collection review. See at Walmart Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, the latest entry in the long-running first-person shooter franchise, offers split-screen multiplayer for its Zombies and competitive modes. We're mainly recommending it here for Zombies, which is specifically built with co-op in mind. Black Ops Cold War's Zombies mode currently has three maps, though it will evolve throughout the year as new seasons drop. Teaming up with a friend to go toe-to-toe with waves of flesh-hungry undead enemies is a ton of fun.See our Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War review. See at Walmart Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition Divinity: Original Sin 2 is one of the best RPGs you can play on PS4, whether you're running solo or with a friend. It's an old-school role-playing game with a layered turn-based combat system and a captivating open world. Divinity: Original Sin 2 features two-player split-screen co-op, which allows you to explore the massive world and make critical decisions on how to approach combat alongside a friend. It should be noted that Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a lengthy experience that can take well over 50 hours to complete, so it's quite the time investment. We'd recommend it for those who have experience with tactical RPGs; it's not really a game for newcomers to the genre to learn the ropes.See our Divinity: Original Sin 2 review. See at Amazon Don't Starve Together Klei Entertainment's survival game Don't Starve always felt like a game that would be great to play with friends, but it took a few years for that feeling to be confirmed. The standalone multiplayer expansion Don't Starve Together released in 2016, and it remains one of the best survival games to play split-screen with a friend today. It has three game modes, each of which offers a different sort of survival experience. The main Survival mode truly emphasizes working together, while Wilderness and Endless modes let you take in the scenery a bit more and feature more forgiving experiences. Don't Starve Together has a fun and challenging combat system and a gorgeous art style. This is the type of co-op game you can come back to over and over again thanks to its randomly generated environments and dynamic combat encounters that change with each run. See on PlayStation Store It Takes Two Following in the tradition of A Way Out, Hazelight Studios' sophomore game It Takes Two is also co-op only. When Rose learns that her parents are divorcing, she consults a book about love and winds up transporting her parents' minds into the dolls she made of them. The premise is both humorous and rather sad, and It Takes Two manages to tread this line carefully to deliver a charming tale. It Takes Two is also significantly more involved than its predecessor when it comes to gameplay. Playing as the small dolls, you and your partner work together to traverse the larger-than-life environments around the house. It Takes Two has some truly wonderful platforming sequences that require teamwork and ingenuity to complete. It's one of the best games of 2021 so far and shouldn't be missed by platforming fans. Though checkpoints are forgiving, It Takes Two does necessitate some platforming skills, so it's not as approachable for a newcomer as a game like A Way Out.See our It Takes Two review. See at Best Buy Lego Marvel Collection Traveller's Tales Lego games have always been great picks for families to play together on the couch, especially those with young kids. The Lego Marvel Collection compiles three fun Lego games in one package: Lego Marvel Superheroes, Lego Marvel's Avengers, and Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2. These lighthearted adventures let you and another player team up to take down supervillains while playing as well-known Marvel heroes such as Hulk, Iron Man, and Captain America. All three of the games have forgiving, easy-to-learn mechanics, which make them great co-op titles to play with your kids or those who don't game much. See at Amazon Minecraft Not much needs to be said about Minecraft, which holds the title as the best-selling video game of all time. On PS4, split-screen multiplayer supports up to four users who work together to craft their own Minecraft worlds. If you're looking to find games to play with your kids, Minecraft is a superb pick, as it lets their imaginations run wild.See our Minecraft review. See at Amazon Rocket League Rocket League has been one of the most popular online multiplayer games around for years, but you can also play it offline with up to four players on one screen. Rocket League is a ridiculously fun sports game that is essentially soccer with a giant ball that's played in vehicles instead of on foot. Rocket League also happens to be the only free-to-play game on this list, so you should absolutely check it out during your next game night.See our Rocket League review. See on PlayStation Store Sonic Mania Sega celebrated Sonic the Hedgehog's 25th anniversary in style by releasing Sonic Mania, an adventure that fondly nods back to the iconic mascot's heyday. Sonic Mania looks and feels like a Sega Genesis game, and it even remixes some of the best levels in franchise history. Like the early games, you can play two-player split-screen co-op, with one player controlling Sonic and the other playing as Tails. Sonic Mania also has a competition mode reminiscent of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 that lets you race your friends across a variety of levels. For those on the hunt for a nostalgic co-op game, Sonic Mania is an excellent choice.See our Sonic Mania review. See at Walmart Wipeout Omega Collection The Wipeout Omega Collection compiles three great anti-gravity racing experiences in one package: Wipeout HD, Wipeout HD Fury, and Wipeout 2048, which was previously a PlayStation Vita exclusive. All three games run beautifully on PS4, and each brings something different to the table. Wipeout Fury focuses on combat, Wipeout HD offers a solid representation of the series' fast-paced gameplay, and Wipeout 2048 shows off a different side of the series with normal nature environments serving as the tracks. With a wealth of game modes, tracks, and unique ships, Wipeout Omega Collection offers one of the most robust racing experiences on PS4. It's also a complete joy to play with friends thanks to its casual arcade format that oozes with style.See our Wipeout Omega Collection review. See at GameStop Diablo 3: Eternal Collection The rest of the games on this list have local multiplayer, but they aren't split-screen. We're kicking things off with an action-RPG that has remained relevant for almost nine years.Though Diablo 3 has been available on consoles for many years now, it's still surprising how well it translates to being played with a controller rather than a mouse and keyboard. Diablo 3 is a modern classic with a loop that remains fun even after you've run through the campaign dozens of times (really). Up to four players can join in on the action on one screen. With an emphasis on acquiring better and better gear and a battle system that's approachable for newcomers, Diablo 3 is easily one of the most entertaining action-RPGs that you can play via local co-op.See our Diablo 3: Eternal Collection review. See at GameStop Dragon Ball FighterZ Nearly every popular fighting game supports local multiplayer, and there are no shortage of great options on PS4. We're going with Dragon Ball FighterZ as our top recommendation thanks to its stylish visuals, fast-paced battle system, and dedication to being both approachable and layered in its combat. Of course, Dragon Ball fans will be far more interested in this one than those who don't care about the anime. That said, it's such a finely crafted fighting game that it wouldn't be surprising if you convinced those who know nothing about the franchise to tag along. It's chaotic and over-the-top and features a wealth of unique playable characters, including a bunch of DLC fighters that are worth paying for.See our Dragon Ball FighterZ review. See at Amazon Helldivers Helldivers is another game that was specifically designed with a co-op focus. You can play with up to four players on one screen. Helldivers has an arcade vibe to it as a top-down shooter. The story sees you and your teammates explore alien planets and take down baddies to save the Super Earth. Though the combat is fast-paced and can get pretty hectic, Helldivers has a tactical bent to it, as you and your teammates must make critical decisions on how to approach each encounter. You also have to be on the same page as the rest of your squad, since Helldivers doesn't protect you from friendly fire. The world is procedurally generated, so Helldivers remains interesting even after you think you've mastered the loop.See our Helldivers review. See at GameStop The Jackbox Party Trilogy You can't go wrong with any of the Jackbox Party Pack games for your next game night with friends. We're highlighting The Jackbox Party Trilogy here, as it comes with the first three Party Packs, each of which contains five unique games. The Jackbox Party Trilogy includes a wide variety of party games, including Trivia Murder Party, multiple versions of the the witty Quiplash, and Fibbage, a game that compels you to lie to friends and loved ones. See on PlayStation Store Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime As members of the League of Very Empathetic Rescue Spacenauts, you and your partner must stop the Anti-Love while saving bunnies. It sounds like a casual and silly game, but Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is fairly intense. Your team controls a ship, applying both offensive and defensive tactics to stay alive. One of the best aspects of Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is how it truly emphasizes solid communication. You and your teammate must act as one cohesive unit to keep the love alive and save the bunnies. See on PlayStation Store Nex Machina An ode to twin-stick arcade shooters, Nex Machina is a stylish and frenetic shoot-'em-up that excels in local multiplayer. In each level, you and a friend work together to defeat a series of enemy waves, each of which is more challenging than the last. Nex Machina demands your constant attention, as it's easy to get tripped up by obstacles and formidable foes. Though it can also be played solo, Nex Machina truly shines in co-op, especially when you get to the really punishing stages or are attempting to complete secondary objectives and unlock secrets.See our Nex Machina review. See on PlayStation Store Overcooked: All You Can Eat Team17's Overcooked series offers frantic and hilarious co-op and competitive multiplayer that's wrapped up in a cutesy package with lots of charm. You can get both games plus every piece of DLC in Overcooked: All You Can Eat. Each level tasks its cartoon chefs with preparing meals by gathering ingredients, cooking them properly, and then serving them on dishes. It's a simple premise that requires few buttons. That said, the time restraints and wacky kitchen designs lead to some hilarious (and sometimes stressful) situations in the kitchen. Both Overcooked games are well worth playing, but Overcooked 2 also adds the ability to throw items, which is a game-changer. This mechanic combines with the wild, dynamic kitchens in a way that forces constant teamwork and communication. We can't promise that shouting won't be involved during meal prep, but Overcooked and its sequel are well worth the possible frustrations that come with its tricky scenarios. There always seems to be a proverbial fire in the kitchen while playing Overcooked, and this intensity is exactly what makes it such a solid party game.See our Overcooked review and Overcooked 2 review. See at Amazon Rayman Legends Rayman may not get the same love as some other video game mascots, but the dude with floating body parts happens to lead one of the best modern side-scrolling platformers: Rayman Legends. As a direct sequel to Rayman Origins (also good), Rayman Legends is the biggest game in the series with more than 120 wonderfully designed levels featuring different styles and objectives. Rayman Legends can be played with up to four players on one console.See our Rayman Legends review. See at Amazon Sackboy: A Big Adventure In Sackboy: A Big Adventure, the latest entry in the LittleBigPlanet series, you and up to three friends work to defeat an evil jester doll and save Craftverse. Sackboy is the closest thing to a modern Super Mario game you'll find on PS4. The well-designed levels offer a staggering amount of variety to keep the platforming fun throughout. The game's whimsical tone, catchy soundtrack, and bevy of cute outfits make it a great choice for families. While Sackboy doesn't do anything we haven't seen before in the platforming genre, it has an extremely sturdy foundation that makes it easy to recommend.See our Sackboy: A Big Adventure review. See at Amazon Spelunky 1 + 2 If you and your friends are up for a challenge, Spelunky and Spelunky 2 are both excellent side-scrolling roguelikes that work exceedingly well as cooperative adventures. Both games feature randomly generated levels filled with dangerous obstacles and enemies that can kill you in a flash. Spelunky's loop constantly surprises you, as even when you start to get the hang of navigating its perilous trappings, you never know what kind of layout you'll see next. Playing the games cooperatively has its benefits: You can bring your teammates back to life and work together to uncover treasures and defeat enemies. Both games also feature a competitive mode that drops you and up to three friends in an arena to battle it out to the death. While both entries can be frustrating due to their high degree of difficulty, they are incredibly rewarding for those who stick with them.See our Spelunky and Spelunky 2 review. See Spelunky on PlayStation Store See Spelunky 2 on PlayStation Store Stardew Valley While primarily thought of as a single-player game, Stardew Valley also has an excellent multiplayer mode. The massive 1.5 update added the ability to play split-screen co-op, which lets you and up to three friends hang out in the country-life simulator together. Stardew Valley's multiplayer mode plays very similarly to the traditional solo campaign, so you and your friends can tend to the land, converse with the colorful NPCs, and explore the mines just as you would in solo play. As an endless experience, you can get a lot of mileage out of Stardew Valley. This is definitely a great pick for those who want to unwind at night with some leisurely couch co-op. Stardew Valley is also a good choice to play with someone who may not have a lot of experience with games, as it's not mechanically challenging, though it also offers plenty of depth and strategy for longtime gamers.See our Stardew Valley review. See at Amazon Streets of Rage 4 Side-scrolling beat-'em-ups were a staple of arcade and early console gaming, and Streets of Rage was one of the very best in the genre. After a lengthy hiatus, Streets of Rage 4 arrived in 2020, marking the first entry in the series in more than 25 years. Streets of Rage 4 may have modern visuals, but it's an old-school beat-'em-up through and through. You can run through the 12 challenging levels with up to four players, and there are even some secret retro levels to uncover. Streets of Rage 4 succeeds because it sticks to its roots to offer a nostalgic and thoroughly engrossing couch co-op adventure.See our Streets of Rage 4 review. See at Amazon TowerFall Ascension TowerFall Ascension is a fast-paced and rather humorous action game that's simple to get the hang of. Up to four players can play locally on one console, with each taking on the role of an archer and trying to be the last player standing. The small arena-style maps make each match go quickly, and a wide variety of power-ups help keep the gameplay fresh. TowerFall Ascension feels incredible in motion and remains one of the coolest party games on PS4 more than seven years after its release. Though primarily a competitive multiplayer game, there is a co-op quest mode that lets you and a friend take on AI-controlled archers and monsters.See our TowerFall Ascension review. See on PlayStation Store Unravel 2 Unravel was a fun platformer, but poor Yarny seemed lonely at times. Unravel 2 doubles the fun by letting you and a partner create your own Yarny characters and embark on a platforming adventure together. Just like the first game, Unravel 2 has a colorful world that is pleasant to explore as a creature made out of yarn. It makes great use of its two-player premise by requiring you and your partner to work together to solve puzzles. The strings at the end of your yarn are tied together, forcing you to work together as one. Unravel 2 is filled with clever puzzles that really emphasize both sound planning and execution. It's a pleasant experience that we'd especially recommend for couples.See our Unravel 2 review. See on PlayStation Store Info from Gamespot.com