This year saw plenty of online action erupt in more traditional genres, as racing games sped into view and sports titles turned us all into sons of pitches. So which game scored the biggest goal and took first place for a podium finish? Read on and find out!

You could argue that every video game is an action, and you’d be right! For this award though, we’re looking at those games whose inherent activity that you have agency over is just so gosh dang good that you can ignore everything else about it. The games whose ability to rock you like a hurricane more than makes up for a silly story, occasional glitches or even a lack of ambition.

As we wind back the clock and have a look at what 2019 had to offer gamers, it feels only fitting to start the first of our annual time travel trips to shine a light on the best new experiences that popped up throughout the year. In an industry where sequels dominate and current games are positioned to stretch as much longevity out of a property as is humanly possible, it’s new ideas that are seen as risky business.

From the streets of Gotham to the far reaches of the Multiverse, here's a look at the best comic book covers of the week!

From the streets of Gotham to the far reaches of the Multiverse, here’s a look at the best comic book covers of the week!

From the streets of Gotham to the far reaches of the Multiverse, here's a look at the best comic book covers of the week.

From the streets of Gotham to the far reaches of the multiverse, here's a look at the best comic book covers of the week!

From the streets of Gotham to the far reaches of the multiverse, here's a look at the best comic book covers of the week!