The gaming world started off the year with a bang. Several important acquisitions were announced, including Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Sony's acquisition of Bungie, and Take-Two Interactive's acquisition of Zynga. These billion-dollar moves have placed gamers in a realm of uncertainty, and the future of many franchises remains murky as a result. Fortunately, the big changes have not halted the output of quality games from studios worldwide, and throughout the first half of 2022, there has been a torrent of generation-defining AAA games which include Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.
While May 2022 is a bit slower than previous months, as far as big releases go, there are still plenty of games to look forward to. Studios such as Rebellion Developments and Saber Interactive are ensuring that there is never a dull moment in the gaming world, and while most gamers may be looking ahead to bigger releases such as Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and God of War Ragnarok, there are many games in May that are not to be missed.
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Perhaps the most aesthetically striking game releasing this month is Trek to Yomi, which hit shelves on May 5. The game, which is developed by Flying Wild Hog, is presented in black-and-white, and it is set in Japan during the Edo period. In this side-scrolling action game, players take control of a warrior named Hiroki, who is on the hunt to stop the people who are destroying his village. For players who want to immerse themselves in Japanese culture, Trek to Yomi is worth a try, and gamers will get to experience it on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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