2024 Was the Year the Bottom Fell Out of the Games Industry

From layoffs to the return of Gamergate, video games—and the people who make and play them—had a rough year.

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Boxing schedule for 2024: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 on tap to close out the year

The action rolls on in the ring with just a couple of weeks left in 2024
CBS Sports - 3d
Best of UFC in 2024: Ilia Topuria edges out Alex Pereira for Fighter of the Year with two excellent wins

Topuria's wins over Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway were enough to give him the nod this year
CBS Sports - 3d
Check Out The Most-Downloaded App Store Games Of 2024

From classic titles to new releases, 2024 has been a big year for mobile games. 2024 is nearly over, and Apple has released a list of the most-downloaded games on the App Store this year. The ...
GameSpot - 3d
Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot Wins Game of the Year

Sony's 3D platformer takes four prizes at the ceremony dubbed "the biggest night in gaming".
BBC News - Dec. 13
Astro Bot wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024

Team Asobi's Astro Bot is the winner of Game of the Year at the 10th anniversary of The Game Awards for 2024.
VentureBeat - Dec. 13
Why Metaphor: ReFantazio Is GameSpot's Game Of The Year 2024

Here's why Atlus's fantasy RPG is our choice for game of the year.
GameSpot - Dec. 11
Metaphor: ReFantazio Is GameSpot's Game Of The Year 2024

Though Metaphor: ReFantazio is the former Persona team's first foray into high fantasy, it might also be the most grounded and deeply human game they've ever created. By weaving magical elements ...
GameSpot - Dec. 11
From failed accountant to Marvel and Barbie star: Simu Liu shares how he got out of 'rock bottom'

Actor Simu Liu was fired from Deloitte before becoming an actor. He's now investing in Asian American businesses and is outspoken about tackling discrimination.
CNBC - Dec. 9
2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animals

Did you have a “Brat summer” this year
ABC News - Dec. 3