{"id":9143,"date":"2021-11-25T13:49:42","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T13:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1279338"},"modified":"2021-11-25T13:49:42","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T13:49:42","slug":"tnws-favorite-games-to-play-with-friends-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=9143","title":{"rendered":"TNW\u2019s favorite games to play with friends online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img-cdn.tnwcdn.com\/image\/tnw?filter_last=1&amp;fit=1280%2C640&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn0.tnwcdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fblogs.dir%2F1%2Ffiles%2F2017%2F01%2FOnline-Gaming-Is-More-Popular-Now-in-Day-By-Day.png&amp;signature=a9f20be2a83f85a8300b1cccf75a8a04\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p><i><span>Welcome to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/basics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TNW Basics<\/a>, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re still social distancing, stuck at home because of bad weather, or just don\u2019t feel like getting out, logging on to a multiplayer game with your friends and family is a great way to enjoy each other\u2019s company. Here are a few games we love and recommend trying with your crew, from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n<p><em>Read:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/basics\/2020\/03\/20\/how-have-virtual-dinner-with-friends-loved-ones\/\">How to have a virtual dinner with friends or loved ones<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind, I\u2019m going with games that can be played online, but not all of these are free. I get that you might not want to spend money on a game you\u2019re only going to be investing time in for a brief period, but some of these games are too good to pass up.<\/p>\n<h2>Online multiplayer games<\/h2>\n<p>As always, video games bring people together. Depending on your tastes, there are any number of online-based multiplayer games that you can enjoy with your buddies. If you\u2019re feeling some battle royale fever,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epicgames.com\/fortnite\/en-US\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Fortnite<\/em><\/a> (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, Android) is around as always.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lGm6v61Ae7k\" height=\"240\" width=\"320\" allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--resp-video-container--><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been quite enjoying&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.callofduty.com\/warzone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Call of Duty: Warzone<\/em><\/a> (PS, Xbox, PC) as well \u2014 and considering the game accrued more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2020\/3\/20\/21188374\/call-of-duty-warzone-30-million-players-since-launch-battle-royale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">30 million players in 10 days<\/a> last year, I\u2019m apparently not the only one.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0fGN2mvAhDA\" height=\"240\" width=\"320\" allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--resp-video-container--><\/p>\n<p>While I wasn\u2019t in love with it <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/gaming\/2018\/03\/26\/sea-thieves-promises-booty-delivers-tedium\/\">when it launched<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seaofthieves.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Sea of Thieves <\/em><\/a>has become a fun first-person pirate game.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J19DlzoyQGo\" height=\"240\" width=\"320\" allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--resp-video-container--><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no time like now to get into a massively multiplayer online game. Some of the best at the moment include&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Final Fantasy XIV Online<\/em><\/a> (PS, PC, Mac) and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockstargames.com\/GTAOnline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Grand Theft Auto Online<\/a> (PS4, Xbox, PC; coming to PS5 and Xbox Series S\/X in March 2022)<\/em>, and my dark horse candidate is probably&nbsp;<em>Red Dead Online<\/em>. Depending on whether you want fantasy, chaos, or cowboy, there\u2019s an MMO for you.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mP6KvFnltWc\" height=\"240\" width=\"320\" allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--resp-video-container--><\/p>\n<p>Heck,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eu.shop.battle.net\/en-gb\/product\/world-of-warcraft-subscription\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>World of Warcraft Classic <\/em><\/a>&nbsp;(PC, Mac) is still pretty fresh, and that\u2019s something a lot of MMO newcomers can cut their teeth on.<\/p>\n<h2>Cooperative games<\/h2>\n<p>There are games out there that don\u2019t require you to throw yourself into a massive online multiplayer environment. For example, the delightful&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stardewvalley.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Stardew Valley<\/em><\/a> (PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, iOS, Android) has a multiplayer component in which your friends can essentially become itinerant workers on your farm.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-vlBE3vSfNU\" height=\"240\" width=\"320\" allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--resp-video-container--><\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the relaxing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.animal-crossing.com\/new-horizons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Animal Crossing: New Horizons<\/em><\/a> came out last year&nbsp;for the Nintendo Switch, and it\u2019s positively delightful.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aZ3QC8e1_yg\" height=\"240\" width=\"320\" allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--resp-video-container--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minecraft.net\/en-us\/about-minecraft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Minecraft <\/em><\/a>is, as always, a staple for friendly multiplayer. Oh, and it\u2019s available on just about every platform you can think of, including Linux.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TQ6M-Qf2OFI\" height=\"240\" width=\"320\" allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--resp-video-container--><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling a little humorous, you can play your friends at&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/jackboxgames.com\/party-pack-six\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Jackbox Party Pack<\/a><\/em>, which you can get on just about every console and PC gaming store out there. You can partake of some pretty absurd party games with up to 10 participants. If you\u2019ve ever played&nbsp;<em>You Don\u2019t Know Jack<\/em>, you\u2019ll get the gist of it. Jackbox Games <a href=\"https:\/\/jackboxgames.com\/how-to-play-jackbox-games-with-friends-and-family-remotely\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">published a tutorial<\/a> explaining how to play its games over Zoom, Google Hangouts, and Discord.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jppdzfYnA3U\" height=\"240\" width=\"320\" allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--resp-video-container--><\/p>\n<h2>Board and card games<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling old school, there are several online board and card games that can be played with friends \u2014 not everything has to be a \u201cvideo game\u201d in the modern sense. You can play games like&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pogo.com\/games\/monopoly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Monopoly<\/a><\/em>on Pogo, though you have to create an account in order to start a game. I wouldn\u2019t recommend playing it if you want to keep your friends, however \u2014 Pogo also has more placid, less rage-inducing games like&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pogo.com\/games\/yahtzeeparty#game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Yahtzee Party<\/a><\/em>and&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/earlyaccess.pogo.com\/games\/scrabble\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Scrabble<\/a><\/em>. You can also find <a href=\"https:\/\/tabletopia.com\/games\/chess\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">a&nbsp;Chess game online<\/a>, thanks to Tabletopia.<\/p>\n<p>As for card games, both&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsplayuno.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Uno<\/a> is<\/em> available online if you\u2019re looking for a family-friendly option. <a href=\"https:\/\/playingcards.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PlayingCards<\/a> has a few other card games you can play for free, such as <em>Go Fish<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s a tabletop RPG you want, <a href=\"https:\/\/roll20.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Roll20<\/a> offers a virtual setup for everything from&nbsp;<em>Dungeons &amp; Dragons<\/em>to&nbsp;<em>Call of Cthulhu<\/em>. RPGs are a bit of a time investment, but I can\u2019t think of any other resource we have in abundance at the moment.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully one of the above games on our list will help keep you and your friends occupied. Good luck!<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/here-are-games-you-can-play-with-friends-online-while-stuck-at-home\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to&nbsp;TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. 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