Gaming has continued its remarkable rise across 2020, in what remains an evolving market with technology impacting this. Despite the innovation, classic games are still remaining as popular as ever and this includes card games. These have been some of the longest standing games that can be played but remain relevant for gamers. This has even continued on console gaming, so which card games are on offer on Xbox that remains popular today?
Gwent
This is a much more modern card game but has really grown in popularity over recent years. The game was originally created as a spin-off for the Witcher Universe but was made into a game of its own, due to the rise in popularity around this. It also then led to the game being released on Xbox in 2018. It is clear this is a 21st-century card game and is one that is likely to remain popular for years to come.
From mighty wizards, to terrifying mutants; from skilled witchers to bloodthirsty monsters – Way of the Witcher is here!
— GWENT (@PlayGwent) December 8, 2020
So grab your scraps and powder Witcher and build your decks!
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World Championship Poker
Based around a classic card game that has now been around for centuries and fast becomes one of the most popular card games. Online poker is a very popular game and has continued to see a rising number in recent times. This is just one of the long-standing card games offered on online casino platforms, alongside the likes of Blackjack, that are now becoming available on consoles as well. Poker has now reached a remarkable status, with incredible tournaments taking place each year, so when this game was released on Xbox, it was always likely to prove incredibly popular. The game released on Xbox covers classics, from Texas Holdem, five-card draw and Omaha to name a few. It is being used as a great platform to practice before players going onto the platforms listed above and real money being placed.
The Elder Scrolls: Legends
Collectable card game have always proven extremely popular world-wide, in both India, Japan and across other areas of the world. Whether you go from the classic sports collectables, to more recent and Pokémon. The Elder Scrolls has now entered this market and has grown to be one of the most popular card games in the genre since being released back in 2017. This is another now available on Xbox for free, with extensions possible.
Happy National Solitaire Day 🥳
— Xbox UK (@xboxuk) May 22, 2020
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the beloved Microsoft Solitaire ➡️ https://t.co/ZxfEMB8bHw
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Solitaire
Another extremely popular classic card game is Solitaire and usually one of the first card games that people learn to play. It finally hit the online market with PC back in the 90s and has now grown to mobile and tablet offerings. Since it has now been released on Xbox and as you can expect, has been a great hit. The version on Xbox offers HD audiovisuals and incredible animation. This is now becoming a regular for Xbox users and is a modern example of classic card games remaining as popular as ever through time.
