Year in Review: Celebrating Triumphs and Overcoming Challenges

A Look Back at the Gaming Highs and Lows of 2024

As we bid farewell to 2024, it’s a good time to reflect on the year that was. What were the highlights that left us beaming with excitement, and the low points that left us scratching our heads? How did Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo navigate this awkward period of their console lifecycles, with all three still having years to go before their next big hardware refresh?

The Highs

• Astro’s Out of the Park Baseball ’24, a game that revolutionized the sports genre
• Dragon Age 4, a thrilling sequel to the beloved RPG series
• Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2, a sequel that lived up to the hype
• • These games and many more made 2024 a memorable year for gamers. Whether you’re a fan of action-adventure, role-playing, or sports games, there were plenty of titles to keep you busy.
  • If you’re looking for a deeper dive into our favorite games of 2024, check out our best games of 2024 list.

The Lows

• The disappointing performance of some highly anticipated titles, like [insert title], which failed to live up to the hype
• The ongoing controversy surrounding [insert controversy], and its impact on the gaming community

The Year in Review

In 2024, all three console giants, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, faced a unique set of challenges. Each had to balance the need to keep their existing console lines fresh and exciting with the constant pressure to look to the future and plan for the next big thing. Nintendo, in particular, has the most to worry about, with its highly anticipated Switch successor on the horizon.

In this article, we’ll delve into the highs and lows of the year, examining the triumphs and pitfalls, and how the major players in the gaming world navigated this tricky period.