Top 2022 video games to play with your family

"My family plays hard. When we’re not gathered around a table, we’re glued to the TV, jeering and laughing at the ridiculous video games I’ve roped them into. Every holiday gathering involves some combination of Mario partying, super smashing, Jackboxing, just dancing and so much more.

I’ve had the chance to test-drive many of 2022’s cooperative and competitive games with players aged 6 to 66. The list below suits my family and my friends, and should you have a console like the Nintendo Switch (or in one case, just a smart TV), I think it’ll suit yours too".