For the millions of people largely stuck indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, finding ways to pass the time is half the battle. But what to do if you've binge-watched all the shows on your list, got sick of doing puzzles and you can't stomach yet another classic sports rebroadcast? Video games are here to help. Not only are they a great way to stay entertained, they can also be an excellent group activity, whether you're playing "locally" on the couch with your immediate family, or online with friends to spend quality time together while social distancing. If you've been thinking about getting into gaming as a new hobby, here are some tips on getting started, as well as some game suggestions.

Rumors keep piling up around games coming to one of the world's hottest video game consoles. A new set of leaks makes it seem all-but-certain that a handful of big and small titles will come to Nintendo Switch, likely with an imminent announcement in the next couple of weeks. On Thursday, a list of games that Nintendo will supposedly showcase at the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo (or E3) trade show appeared online, with multiple publications such as Destructoid vouching for its legitimacy. The list can be seen below, courtesy of video game industry Twitter tipster Nibellion. Nintendo will host a short E3 presentation focusing on upcoming Switch games on June 12.