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The Biggest Disappointments of 2024

After 12 months of big hitters such as Helldivers 2, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Dune: Part 2 and Shogun, it’s not unreasonable to consider 2024 a good year for pop culture. But the smooth always comes with the rough, and the past year really has been a rocky one for the things we love and the people who make them. From layoffs and studio closures to costly consoles, underwhelming adaptations and struggling sequels, these are the biggest disappointments in 2024. Gaming Industry Layoffs and Closures The games industry found itself facing a crisis in 2023 as many publishers and studios, both large and small, made scores of staff redundant in an effort to cut costs. But the pains of that year would be repeated in 2024, which has seen an estimated 14,600 job losses - a 39% increase year-on-year. The cuts have seen thousands of talented studio staff thrown into the most difficult job market the games industry has ever seen, with developers attempting to find new roles in a land...

Infinity Nikki’s First Major Update, Shooting Star Season, Has a Release Date and a Trailer

Infinity Nikki gets its first major update soon, Infold Games has announced. The Shooting Star Season update lands on December 30 across PC, PlayStation 5, iOS and Android, and runs until January 23, 2025. It adds new adventures, limited-time events, and of course new outfits, which you can check out in the new trailer . Fans can also expect new storylines and platforming challenges. The tagline is: "Let shooting stars guide paper cranes on their journey of fulfilling dreams." Here’s the official blurb: Stories of the past still echo in the wind, as new wishes begin a brand-new chapter. During the season of shooting stars, people come together beneath a starlit sky. May paper cranes carry each precious dream, shooting stars shine upon every heartfelt wish, and may every day of the new year shine as brilliantly as the stars in the sky. Infinity Nikki, downloaded over 20 million times since launch, is a free-to-play adventure dress-up game developed in China at Papergame...

IGN UK Podcast 780: The Alternative Game Awards 2024

Mat, Matt, and Jen are here to present the IGN UK Podcast Alternative Game Awards for 2024. Which game had the best animal? Which simply requires you to get gud? Listen to find out. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast 780: The Alternative Game Awards 2024 IGN UK Podcast 779: The Alternative Movie and TV Awards 2024 IGN UK Podcast 778: The Game Awards Reveals and Ferry Fights IGN UK Podcast Special Episode: We Visited CD Projekt Red to Talk About The Witcher 4 IGN UK Podcast 777: Indiana Jones and the Great Game IGN UK Podcast 776: Breaking Down the Top 20 PlayStation Games from IGN Articles https://ift.tt/MlzT3RP via IFTTT

Daily Deals: Xenoblade Chronicles 2, WD_BLACK SSDs, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and More

Even with Christmas over, there are still many great deals available that you can score before they're gone. Here are the best deals for Thursday, December 26. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for $44.99 Xenoblade Chronicles 2 follows the story of Rex and the Aegis, who aim to reach the fabled land of Elysium. This massive RPG takes place across the world of Alrest, a land covered in clouds, where there are only a few landmasses remaining. With incredible music, exciting gameplay, and a memorable story, this is a fantastic deal for only $44.99. Simply put, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is one of the best games available on Nintendo Switch. I've put over 600 hours into the massive adventure, with all sorts of quests and exploration to be discovered. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition for $44.99 If you recently completed the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, this is the perfect game for you. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Defintive Edition is t...

Basketball Legends Codes (December 2024)

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Last updated on December 23, 2024 : Checked for new Basketball Legends codes! If you’re in need of some extra coins in Basketball Legends, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we’ve pulled together all of the active codes for Basketball Legends, so you can earn extra loot instantly in the Roblox basketball game. Active Basketball Legends Codes (December 2024) Below, you'll find a list of the currently active and working Basketball Legends codes for December 2024: SANTA24 - Coins XMAS24 - Rewards 250KLIKES - Coins 240KLIKES - Coins COINBOOST - 2x Coins Expired Basketball Legends Codes The following Basketball Legends codes are expired and no longer working as of December 2024: FESTIVE24 ALMOSTXMAS 230KLIKES 220KLIKES THANKSGIVING24 SPOOKY2 How to Redeem Basketball Legends Codes To redeem Basketball Legends codes, boot up the game and, once you’re in, follow the steps below: Look at the icons on the left-hand side of the screen. You’ll see six lab...

33 Games Under $10 in the Steam Winter Sale

It's the holiday season, which means festive activities, family time, and, most importantly, the Steam Winter Sale. With discounts on everything from massive open world RPGs to pixel-art platformers, it can be tough to limit yourself to just a few games. While I'm all for splurging on 2024 releases, if you're looking to maximize bang for your buck, you could also pick up a solid bunch of slightly older (but still amazing) PC games. For example, right now you can get over 10 copies of Fallout: New Vegas for the price of one S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 . A starting point for Steam sales should always be checking your Wishlist, but if you're looking for something new (or want to make sure you're not missing an obvious deal), I found 33 of the best PC games for $10 or less. The Complete Edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for $10 The Witcher 3's massive open world, compelling characters, and meaningful approach to player decision-making raised the bar for RPGs back in...

It Girl Codes (December 2024)

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Last updated on December 23, 2024 : Checked for new It Girl codes! Looking for extra diamonds or new cosmetics in It Girl? This page has compiled every redeemable code currently available in It Girl, so you can instantly get your hands on both in the Roblox fashion game. Active It Girl Codes (December 2024) Below, you'll find a list of every active and working It Girl code for December 2024: ITGIRLWINTER - Rewards ( NEW! ) thank you diamonds - Diamonds ITGIRL - 250x Diamonds PH4NT0MM4X - Free Mask Item TAVERSIA - Rose Crown Item MADDYAFK - 200x Diamonds RUPAULSD0LL - Silver Crown item How to Redeem It Girl Codes To redeem It Girl codes, launch the game and, once you’re in, follow the steps below: Look at the icons on the left-hand side of the screen. You’ll see two icons above the diamond counter. Click on the gear icon to open the settings tab . At the top of the tab, you'll see a codes bar. Input your code in this bar, being careful to make sure...