Unfortunately it looks like those hoping the coronavirus would be a 2020 only problem will be sorely disappointed.

Never underestimate the power of nostalgia. While 2020 has been a fantastic year that has closed the book on a console generation and looked to the past, it has also been a year of revivals. Of remakes and remasters, of sequels to long-forgotten games and a resurrection of time-honoured franchises.

Fitness Boxing 2 isn’t a bad way to keep your body energised, but the few improvements it has loaded into its gloves can’t hide its flawed punching technique or its disappointing lack of beats to bounce around to between uppercuts.

Surprise! Call of Duty has made a ton of cash in 2020. That’s a headline that I can file in the water is wet and the sky is blue category, as Activision’s annual blockbuster behemoth never fails to disappoint its investors.

Arguably (but fairly accepted) the best console of the now previous generation, the PlayStation 4 had a pretty stellar year to mark its send-off down the river Styx. With two massive first-party releases and a wealth of exclusive third-party content, it was certainly a good time to own a PS4 as you wiped a tear from your eye knowing this …

Besides the fact that it has been sold out, procuring a PS5 when it’s in stock this year involves dealing with armies of bots, filthy scalpers and preparing your elbows for a bloody war at the few stores that will sell you a console in person. What’s a fan to do? Why go full Stan and write to Santa of course.

Several delays, major shake-ups in the creative department, and an effort to get the game ready for next-gen have resulted in Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 having an unsteady release date.

There are still those who are willing to get up at the crack of dusk and boot up their console to find him for you. People who’ll risk digital life and limb to let you know if Xur is selling a treasure or rubbish. I just so happen to be one of those people. Maybe you’re stuck at work and can only log in later tonight. In that case: Where is Xur?