Branded crossover events, virtual concerts and celebrity influencer participations all fueled a video game groundswell that shows no signs of receding—even as the COVID-19 vaccine promises to allow people to once again be with each other IRL.

As commendable as it is for a mobile game to break into the top download charts, maintaining a top spot is a far greater achievement that few ever achieve.

Regardless of which holidays gamers observe, this festive season has a way of uniting gamers with one common reason to celebrate—there are many great video games to play. While hit games aren’t exclusive to the latter months of the year, it is during this time that consumers are typically...