Nobody can say that 2022 was an uneventful year. But if you wanted to escape reality occasionally by playing a really great game, enjoying a fantastic movie, or marathoning an exciting series, there were plenty of options to be found.
The Verge’s 2022 in review
We look back at some of the best and the worst of the year in entertainment, gaming, and science.
Micha Huigen / The Verge
Now that the end of the year is approaching, we thought we’d share our recommendations and thoughts from 2022. We’ve got roundups of our favorite movies and series from Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime, and a variety of other streaming services, along with our best-loved games for the Switch, Xbox, PC, and other devices. We also offer our thoughts on some of the best and worst tech that the year brought — including that strange phenomenon known as crypto — and an account of some of the most exciting space launches seen this year.
So welcome to our look back at some of our most (and least) favorite entertainment and events of 2022. We hope you enjoy some of the games and shows we liked so much over the last 12 months.
We’ve had five years of great games and sluggish performance. Nintendo’s console is pulling in the opposite direction of its software, which is bigger and better than ever before.
Cameron Faulkner
This was one of the most momentous years for Android smartwatches since... possibly ever.
Victoria Song
The company spent all of 2022 trying to convince everyone it’s doing fine. But does anyone believe it?
Victoria Song
This is hopefully a hint of homescreen tools to come. Apple, it’s time: let us customize the iPhone’s homescreen.
Jay Peters
As in-person events returned in full force — both personal and professional — Google Maps proved just as indispensable to daily life as ever.
Allison Johnson
If you’re the proud owner of a shiny new Steam Deck, here are some of The Verge’s favorite games to enjoy on Valve’s handheld.
Alice Jovanée
If you want to see what gaming on Android is all about, check out this list for a handful of suggestions, including some subscriptions to grant you access to even more great games.
Cameron Faulkner
Take a break from hanging out with family, going to parties, and waiting for 2023 and watch a few of these shows instead.
Alex Cranz
A few years after launch, the subscription gaming service now has a sizable lineup full of new exclusives and mobile classics.
Andrew Webster
Now’s the time to catch up on all the series you missed during the year.
Victoria Song
These games offer the best experiences you can have with headsets from Meta, HTC, or Valve.
Alice Jovanée
From sci-fi to fantasy to detective tales and biopics, here are our favorite things to watch on Amazon’s Prime Video this year.
Barbara Krasnoff
We’ve had five years of great games and sluggish performance. Nintendo’s console is pulling in the opposite direction of its software, which is bigger and better than ever before.
Cameron Faulkner
This was one of the most momentous years for Android smartwatches since... possibly ever.
Victoria Song
The company spent all of 2022 trying to convince everyone it’s doing fine. But does anyone believe it?
Victoria Song
This is hopefully a hint of homescreen tools to come. Apple, it’s time: let us customize the iPhone’s homescreen.
Jay Peters
As in-person events returned in full force — both personal and professional — Google Maps proved just as indispensable to daily life as ever.
Allison Johnson
If you’re the proud owner of a shiny new Steam Deck, here are some of The Verge’s favorite games to enjoy on Valve’s handheld.
Alice Jovanée
If you want to see what gaming on Android is all about, check out this list for a handful of suggestions, including some subscriptions to grant you access to even more great games.
Cameron Faulkner
Take a break from hanging out with family, going to parties, and waiting for 2023 and watch a few of these shows instead.
Alex Cranz
A few years after launch, the subscription gaming service now has a sizable lineup full of new exclusives and mobile classics.
Andrew Webster
Now’s the time to catch up on all the series you missed during the year.
Victoria Song
These games offer the best experiences you can have with headsets from Meta, HTC, or Valve.
Alice Jovanée
From sci-fi to fantasy to detective tales and biopics, here are our favorite things to watch on Amazon’s Prime Video this year.
Barbara Krasnoff
