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Some gamers choose to buy video games second hand instead of buying them brand new. It is a more cost effective choice if the games are undamaged and it means you can buy more video games for your money!

For some gamers, this is not an option simply because they want to get the latest games first. If, for example, you want something like the latest Resident Evil game, or Halo Infinite right as it launches, you will probably need to buy the game. And not just that, you will usually need to pre-order it too.

Many video games are now available online so you might also be able to play some of your favourites without having to buy a physical game. This is good for some people, but not for others who might like to have a collection of games. You can also rent games as a cost effective alternative.

It’s the one that all fans of horror games have been waiting for: Resident Evil 2. After the success of the first game, it was only going to be a matter of time before a second was brought out. And now, it is only one day away. The game will be available to buy for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and if you pre-order it, there are some very good deals available now.

This game is horror through and through. Its graphics have come a very long way since the release of the first game back in 1998, making it more realistic and eerie than ever before. In the game, you will once again be based in Raccoon City as it is infected by a virus and the residents become zombies. Main protagonists Leon Scott Kennedy and Claire Redfield return, giving the game a sense of familiarity – though it is barely recognisable with the all-new graphics making it more realistic than ever.

2018 has been a great year for gaming. With titles coming out from big names and independent developers alike, the gaming community has been able to enjoy some fantastic games all year round. Here are some of the best from throughout the year:

Super Smash Bros Ultimate: a simple, old-school game made modern, the charm of Super Smash Bros. is in its simplicity. Yet despite that, there are 74 characters and lots of stages, so you’re not going to get bored. It’s one to keep pursuing in 2019.

Spider Man: if you want to feel like a superhero, this is the game for you. It’s not your typical superhero game – it is exciting and engaging for the player. Spider Man definitely deserves a place at the top in the 2018 charts.

Detroit: Become Human: a futuristic yet relatable game featuring Androids, there are various different directions to take. The different stories all intermingle and create a complex, engaging and deep narrative.

We’re now way more than half way through the year, and there are some great games that have come out – Sea of Thieves, Far Cry 5, Pit People, Into the Breach and Monster Hunter: World, to name but a few. The good news is, there is still plenty coming up in the way of new releases. Here are some we are eagerly awaiting:

1. Red Dead Redemption 2. This is a hotly anticipated sequel, and we don’t think it will disappoint. You will play as an outlaw, working with other gangs to take on the American frontier. Rockstar Games will no doubt be releasing some new online features too.
2. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This is the same Nintendo fighting game series, but transferred over to Switch. It’s been changed a little, but for the better. It will be out in December.
3. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. You’re going to find there are some big changes with this one. Set in Ancient Greece, with plenty of options for new characters, there are plenty of new game and world elements to explore.