In many ways, 2020 was a banner year for video games. In addition to the launch of next-gen consoles, including the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series S|X, this year also saw record-breaking Nintendo Switch sales and an influx of indie titles that rapidly became best-sellers across platforms, whether they were released this year or not.
The gaming industry also faced a number of issues in 2020. Developers, publishers and manufacturers were heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and more than one AAA game was delayed as a result. There were accusations of sexual misconduct, major departures…
