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6 GAMES YOU NEED TO PLAY IN 2024

Tekken 8 game art featuring the protagonist facing off with the antagonist.
Image via Bandai Namco

Gamers, assemble! Whether you’ve already tried your hand at theses new titles, or you’re looking for new recommendations, let's dive into the games keeping players on their toes in 2024. We’re talking games with intricate storylines, impressive graphics, and thrilling action.


Grab your controllers, sink into your favorite gaming nooks, and prepare for an action-packed year!


Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Square Enix has lovingly rebuilt this classic, blending the appeal of the original with cutting-edge graphics. Dive inside the vast metropolis of Midgar, where Cloud Strife's adventure resumes with newfound strength. A story of love, tragedy, and courage unfolds in gorgeous settings and cleverly crafted dungeons, making Rebirth a significant contribution to Final Fantasy history.

So prepare to be dazzled again by the wonderful world of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. This one looks promising and is packed with breathtaking scenes.


Dragon's Dogma 2 cover art featuring a flaming knight and other characters.
Image via Capcom

Dragon’s Dogma II

The Dragon's Dogma 2 release date is Friday, March 22, 2024, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game, however, leaked ahead of time on Steam before Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2 reveal on November 28.


Capcom's Dragon's Dogma II boasts a large open-world adventure packed with unique creatures, complex fighting, and a deep-rooted story. In your journey for grandeur, travel through various settings, face huge animals, and form alliances. The game’s redesigned pawn system enhances the immersive experience as players explore a universe full of mysteries, challenges, and epic tensions.



Black Myth: Wukong

Set for release on August 20, 2024, Black Myth: Wukong has already sparked interest with early leaks in 2023 featuring a very open-ended conclusion. Therefore, the anticipation for this new game is quite high and gamers are waiting to witness the true essence of Chinese mythology. 


The action RPG features amazing visuals and a painstakingly created environment based on ancient stories. Black Myth: Wukong, which combines martial arts, supernatural skills, and a riveting narrative, promises a time-traveling journey that immerses players in a universe where each step is a brushstroke in an epic artwork.



Skull and Bones

Skull & Bones immerses players in a vividly drawn environment where the appeal of the high seas is rivaled only by the perils lurking under the waves. The game challenges ambitious pirates to navigate perilous waters, map their route through uncharted locations, and construct a strong fleet to conquer the enormous Indian Ocean.


Building on the foundations provided by Black Flag, Skull & Bones heightens the excitement of naval combat, providing players with a dynamic and immersive experience. Carve your path to notoriety by engaging in epic naval battles, commandeering mighty ships, and unleashing destructive broadsides on competing boats. The game's focus on historical authenticity and meticulous minutiae guarantees that players are completely immersed in the turbulent age of piracy.


Ubisoft invites you to delve into Skull & Bones once again. Building on the popularity of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, this standalone game offers high-seas exploration, naval warfare, and the thrill of pirate life. Navigate the perilous waters, create your fleet, and participate in epic naval battles in a world where danger lurks around every corner.



Tekken 8

Tekken 8's diverse roster, complicated combinations, and graphically spectacular arenas are designed to attract both seasoned fighters and newbies alike.


Bandai Namco's legendary fighting series returns with a visceral combat experience that redefines the genre. The game has new characters, each with its fighting style, as well as upgraded visuals that bring every punch and kick to life. 



Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden game art featuring Red and Antea.
Image via Focus Entertainment

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden 

This epic game has a rich storyline that takes place in a bleak future where living requires confronting otherworldly forces. This evocative game, created by a devoted team of developers, effortlessly combines horror with survival. Immerse yourself in a narrative-driven adventure set in a hauntingly beautiful universe full of secrets waiting to be revealed.

In this game, you will meet a team of paranormal investigators involved in both romance and the otherworldly. When an eerie curse strikes the colonial American village of New Eden, leaving its citizens plagued by ghosts from the past, their skill is in high demand.


Our intrepid ghost investigators are tasked with solving the riddle behind each lingering spirit and determining the root of the otherworldly upheaval. Each ethereal creature carries the burden of unfinished business, and it is the duo's responsibility to uncover the ties that connect them to the mortal realm. A painstaking inquiry begins, with parts from each case woven together on a complete progress screen.


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