While gaming on your own is a much-needed escape, sometimes there’s nothing better than playing with others. There is something enjoyable about playing a competitive multiplayer game or couch co-op with a friend or partner. It doesn’t matter if you enjoy a laid back couch co-op game or a friendly competition in a competitive multiplayer. The list below offers fun multiplayer games that you can play with friends and family. So if you’re looking for something to play with a friend or partner check out one of these fun multiplayer games.

Over the years there’s been a lot of negative talk about video games but, playing video games is a great coping tool for dealing with stress. They can give us a safe and fun outlet for developing our emotional awareness and coping skills.

In most games, players are rewarded for being able to manage their emotions and work toward solutions when faced with stressful situations. When players meet a difficult task they must seek out a resolution to the negative feelings or seek support from other players. We can take the same strategies used in playing video games and use them in our own lives. Developing awareness and using it to support emotional balance which is a big part of healthy coping.

During the March Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion. A new adventure that will feature 80 new missions staring Agent 8 an Octoling girl who awakens in a dark subway with no memories. As you battle your way through the depths to reach the surface of Inkopolis. Unravel the mysteries below Inkopolis with Pearl, Marina, and Cap’n Cuttlefish this summer. Once you complete the single-player adventure you’ll then be able to play as an Octoling boy or girl in multiplayer battles. Preorder Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion in the Nintendo eShop and unlock Octo-themed gear.