2024 turned out to be an incredible year for video games, bursting with excitement and innovation! (Though it wasn’t quite as kind to the talented folks behind the scenes.) This year dazzled us with a plethora of fresh titles, ranging from blockbuster hits to charming indie gems. But that’s not all—2024 also saw a remarkable resurgence of beloved classics through remasters and remakes that reignited our nostalgia.
The long-standing parental and Congressional outrage over video games has always seemed a bit misguided. The notion that these games symbolize a dark turning point for youth culture, or that one could somehow embed Satanism into a Super Nintendo cartridge, simply doesn’t hold water. Suggested Reading: Night Trap was merely a lackluster parody of Scream with even more questionable politics, while Splatterhouse never…
The Switch is running on fumes. It might not be going out with a whimper, but the needle is definitely past empty. The 2024 release calendar has been a mixed bag at best, and even some of the standout titles that did make their way to this beloved handheld hybrid faced challenges in performance.
Earlier this month, an anonymous Reddit user emerged with tantalizing claims of having laid eyes on a Switch 2 model in person. The Verge and other outlets deemed him a potentially credible source, igniting excitement among fans hungry for any scraps of information about Nintendo’s long-anticipated next console. However, those eager enthusiasts had to make do with only written descriptions—until now!
This year has been nothing short of a rollercoaster for Xbox. Depending on your perspective, you might say that Microsoft’s gaming brand soared to new heights or stumbled through one of its toughest times yet. Whichever side you lean towards, I’d probably find myself agreeing with many of your insights.
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After an agonizing wait of over three years, the highly anticipated new season of Squid Game has finally arrived on Netflix, ready to captivate our twisted sense of entertainment. Season one concluded with Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), famously known as Player 456, making a bold choice to hunt down those orchestrating the deadly game instead of escaping to Los Angeles. What thrilling twists await us this time?
The beloved LittleBigPlanet franchise faced a heartbreaking turn earlier this year when Sony shut down the servers and ultimately delisted LBP3. However, a passionate group of self-proclaimed “hobbyists” is breathing new life into the community with their exciting project, Restitched—a game that promises to fill the void left for many nostalgic LBP fans. To top it off, they just dropped a thrilling new trailer as a delightful surprise for the holiday season!
As I dove into the vibrant world of The Stretchers, Nintendo’s latest eShop-exclusive for the Switch, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I had stumbled upon a hidden gem from 1999—a long-lost Sega Dreamcast classic. With its charming low-poly graphics and a kaleidoscope of bright colors, this game invites players to explore a whimsical open city where causing cartoonish chaos is not just allowed but encouraged. It’s an exhilarating throwback that captures the spirit of fun and creativity!
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Wow! Can you believe it? Another year has zipped by! 2024 felt like a whirlwind, yet at times, it seemed like I was wading through a sea of challenges and disappointing headlines. It’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown made its debut in
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In many respects, 2024 turned out to be an even tougher year for the video game industry than 2023. It’s disheartening to reflect on this, especially given how challenging 2023 was for both game developers and the media reporting on the scene. Yet, amidst the struggles of a rough year, there were still some bright spots and delightful moments that reminded us why we love gaming.
