Things are warming up in the new year of video games. We’ve had the first few notable game releases of the year with Prince of Persia and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, and Microsoft has set out their stall for the year ahead with deep dives into Hellblade 2, Avowed, Ara: History Untold and the gameplay reveal for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Which of those four are you most jazzed for?
In the News This Week
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle revealed, and it’s coming this year
- STALKER 2 release date now September 5th 2024
- Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga is coming out on 21st May
- Foamstars will launch day one into PS Plus on 6th February
- Avowed gameplay deep dive confirms autumn 2024 release window
- TopSpin 2K25 has been announced
- GAME to end video game trade in from next month – Confirmed by Frasers Group
- Twelve years after the game was announced, Until Dawn is being turned in to a movie
- Prison Architect 2 goes 3D with release in March
- Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles launches in March with a demo out in two weeks
- Thunderful to lay off 20% of its staff in restructuring programme
Games in Review & Featured Articles
In our clutch of early 2024 game reviews, we had a spread of scores:
- The Cub – PS5, XSX|S, PS4, XBO, NSW, PC – 9/10
- The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered – PS5 – 8/10
- Another Code: Recollection – NSW – 7/10
- nGolf – NSW – 5/10
Beyond that, I delved into the newly announced Citadelum for a preview of its blend of city management and Roman god appeasement. Meanwhile, Nick got to join a round table for the upcoming Dead by Daylight – Alan Wake crossover DLC.
Rounding out the week as always, What We Played featured The Last of Us Part 2, Prince of Persia and Palworld.
Trailer Park
See the Indiana Jones reveal trailer
Ara: History Untold new gameplay revealed – coming out Fall 2024
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth latest trailer is all about the search for Sephiroth
Take a look at the new Visions of Mana game
Your Achievements
Checking in with the community, here’s what some of you have been up to:
- TSBonyman raided the January sales to pick up Energy Invasion, Robonauts, Shadow of Loot Box, Rive, The Great Perhaps, Random Heroes, Spirit Roots, Planet Alpha, Apocalipsis for a sum total of €12! He’s even found all of them to be somewhat enjoyable. There’s also TLOU Part 2 Remastered waiting for him to get around to revisiting the game.
And that’s a wrap for this week. Have a good weekend, play some fun games, and we’ll catch you all soon!
