The best video games of 2023, sorted by genre and platform : NPR
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2023 broke video game industry records, both in the quantity and quality of acclaimed, financially successful games. NPR staff and contributors bring you their favorites.
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The 50 best video games of 2023, ranked - Polygon
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NPR staff review the year's best games, and some you may have
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Preferred video game genre in the U.S. 2023
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The biggest and best video game releases of the summer
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NPR's most anticipated video games of 2023 : NPR
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5 video games we missed in 2023
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The best video games of 2023, sorted by genre and platform : NPR
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The 50 best video games of 2023, ranked - Polygon
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NPR staff review the year's best games, and some you may have
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The 20 best video games of 2023, Games
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NPR staff review the year's best games, and some you may have
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The best video games of 2023, sorted by genre and platform : NPR
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