The 2020 console launch threw gamers a curveball with shortages and surprises....

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The 2020 console launch threw gamers a curveball with shortages and surprises. But through the turbulence, titles like Elden Ring, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Helldivers 2 set new standards for storytelling and gameplay