Game Industry News During Quarantine 2021

There has been an under stable uptick in the popularity of online games since the Covid 19 outbreak. The imposition of Lockdown and quarantine measures have resulted in most people being home-bound or in-home isolation.

 As people look at the news during quarantine, they have thus turned their faces to people’s online entertainment for recreation. Online games are right there at the top of the list of people’s choices for online entertainment.

Here’s a list of some of the best online games to play in this quarantine period.

• Jackbox games

It is one of the best social distancing games you can play with friends and family far and wide. The game is simple to learn and is packed with fun and enjoyment. You can stream it or share your screen from one device to a large or small group and relish a virtual game night together. Since everyone plays through their browser, no additional app is required.

• Among us

It is an interesting adventure game to play, especially if you are a lover of games such as Mafia or Werewolf. This game is free to play on Apple iOS and Android. You will be charged a small amount if you wish to enjoy playing this game on your PC.

• Backyard

The backyard is a game that would be your first choice if you want to avoid the hassles of setting up zoom, chatroom or any other platform. Backyard lets you club games, chat, and video together. Another advantage of Backyard is that you can play it directly from your web browser without needing any additional app. There can be up to 12 players in this game.

• The Escape Game

The escape game is a wonderful choice if you are someone who loves solving puzzles. The game offers a virtual escape room where you can put your reasoning and puzzle-cracking skills to the test. 

The game requires you to keep solving as many puzzles as you can till the time is up. So rack up your brain and beat the quarantine boredom with the escape game. If you enjoyed it, why not check out more content from the author, Kate Richards.

• Tabletopia

Tabletopia lets you experience the fun of real-world traditional board games in an “online arena” as the creators of the game call it. The game offers you up to 900 different types of board games to play. Tabletopia can be played on a desktop browser for Mac or Windows, on apps (iOS/play store)

• Online Casino Games

Online casino games are definitely one of your best bets to beat the Covid 19 quarantine blues, online casino games offer you a plethora of choices to relax and enjoy, and at the same time make some real money. Many online casino sites allow you to play online versions of popular brick and mortar casino games such as baccarat, slots, poker, blackjack and roulette. So get entertained and give yourself the chance to make some real cash through these online games.

• Skribbl.io 

This is one of the best online family games whose popularity has shot up in the Covid 19 quarantine period. This game is free and can be accessed through your web browser. The game involves maniacal scribbling. Here’s a rundown on how to play the game. 

Go to the website and then select the option to create a private room. A short video will follow. Once you are done watching the video, your friends will be able to join the game through a link that you share. You and each of your friends will be given a silly character name. After that, you will be prompted to draw different objects. You are then good to go.

Conclusion

The Covid crisis and the resulting lockdowns have indeed restricted us from playing open-air games. But, the choice of online games has certainly made up for that big time. So, take your pick and kill the Covid and quarantine boredom.