2024’s Most Engaging Game News: Top 15 Stories That Had Gamers Hooked
What Gamers Want: The 15 Biggest Stories of 2024
Imagine being a gamer who’s fed up with articles proclaiming what others think gamers want. You know, the ones written by authors more concerned with shoving their opinions down your throat than actually understanding what the gaming community craves. What if, for the sake of this article, we flipped the script? What if we genuinely sought to discover what gamers want?
To find out, we turned to our data. Every minute spent reading on Kotaku in 2024 tells a story. And the story is clear: gamers want to know when the Nintendo Switch 2 will finally arrive. They want to get the most out of their current consoles and unravel the mysteries of the internet’s hidden corners. At the same time, they yearn for in-depth discussions about the games they play, the industry behind them, and the conversations that surround them.
Here are the 15 biggest stories of 2024, as measured by the time readers spent engaged:
The Top 5:
- Nintendo Switch 2: Everything We Know So Far (over 4,000 engaged minutes)
- How to Boost Your PS5’s Performance (over 3,000 engaged minutes)
- The Mysterious World of Minecraft’s Emerging Franchise (over 2,500 engaged minutes)
- Dr. Disrespect’s Return to Twitch: What It Means for the Esports World (over 2,000 engaged minutes)
- The Battle for the Soul of Gaming: Fortnite vs. PUBG (over 1,800 engaged minutes)
The Remaining 10:
- … (and many more expertly crafted stories on gaming, technology, and culture)
Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise: gamblers want a genuine connection with the people and stories they care about. They crave thoughtful writing that delves into the intricacies of their favorite games and the industry that brings them joy. So, let’s keep creating content that resonates with the gaming community – and build a brighter future for all of us.
