That’s what got Iulia interested in playing. Gamers on streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube have been credited with reviving Among Us. Politicians, celebrities and newbies all playing Given that context, an Among Us boom just made sense, he said. (Image credit: Dr.KrisAlexander/YouTube)Īccording to Alexander, we’re stuck at home, wanting multiplayer game experiences with our friends as a way to feel connected. Kris Alexander recommends another game, called Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, as a challenger to the Among Us hype. Travis Scott sets massive record with ‘giant’ Fortnite concertĪmong Us is an exception to that trend, he said, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.Ryerson University’s video game professor, Kris Alexander told us most games have their time on the top of the charts before slowing down and fading away. So, is the recent success of such an indie game a little bit “sus?” (Image submitted by Iulia Rus)Īmong Us was created back in 2018 by a small, three-person team working for InnerSloth, an American indie game developer. On Halloween she dressed up as a yellow crewmate. It reminds her of theatre or acting in drama class. Iulia Rus said she has to lie to her friends in Among Us in order to win. “Despite the deceit and drama and backstabbing, it's also just a bunch of laughs,” Iulia said. This teen is building a CBC Kids News world in Minecraft.No one knows who the imposters are, so tensions are high and everyone is ‘sus’ or suspicious.Ĭasual gamer Iulia Rus, 17, from Mississauga, Ontario, told CBC Kids News why she loves Among Us. (Image credit: Among Us Game/Twitter)Īs for the imposters, their goal is to cause destruction, kill crewmates and, most importantly, avoid getting caught!
The crewmates’ job? To complete tasks and uncover any imposters.Īmong Us developers have teased a new map to be released in December. The gaming experience is simple, but it takes teamwork and betrayal to a whole new level. Set in space, the game features crewmates and imposters. Wait a minute, what’s the game all about?
Game wouldn’t be as popular without the pandemic, expert saysĪmong Us is one of the most talked-about games of 2020.įrom close to half a million players online at once to endless memes and merchandise, the video game has dominated many of our minds - and devices - during the pandemic.īut why did a game that originally came out in 2018 only blow up now?Īnd will Among Us be among us for that much longer?ĬBC Kids News contributor Elijah Sandiford investigates.
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