


With only a handful of games to start off the year, January 2022 nonetheless carries with it a few strong game launches. The biggest piece of gaming news from this week was Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a purchase which cost $70 billion. Our George Foster reviewed this delightful indie title and found it incredibly satisfying! We also saw the release of the dungeon-crawler Nobody Saves the World this past week. Rainbow Six Extraction launched this past week on January 20 - here's what our own Harry Alston thought of this day-one Game Pass release. We've updated our calendar with the latest as we sail right into the new year. Updated January 22, 2022: We've turned the corner into 2022! And it's definitely going to be an absolutely massive year for gaming. TheGamer's staying on top of the latest developments year-round, so make sure to check back frequently to catch up. If you're looking to plot out your vacation time for your most-anticipated releases or simply looking to keep up with delays, announcements, or cancelations, then you're in the right place. Related: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Complete Guide And Walkthrough To summarize with an all-encompassing cliche: we've got a lot to look forward to. Now that the latest generation of gaming hardware has had a full calendar year to marinate in the industry, 2022 is poised to put it to the test - coming out swinging with Elden Ring in February and keeping a steady pace with practically every month following, it's shaping up to be a big year in gaming.
